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Tropic At Ruislip News and Views

14th March 2024

Dear Live Music Fan,
 
COMING UP

FRIDAY 15th MARCH
 
WHO’S NEXT
 
From the explosive opening power chords of ‘I Can’t Explain’ to the majestic pomp of ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ Who’s Next embody The Who in their prime.
 
Expect to see Daltrey’s swinging microphone and gutsy vocals, Townshend’s trademark windmill guitar playing style, Entwistle’s ice cool virtuoso bass playing and Moon’s wild-man antics; demolishing the drums like a man possessed! Who’s Next wear period stage outfits and use authentic instruments to create the total WHO concert experience.
 
In addition to their highly acclaimed Greatest Hits show, Who’s Next also play album themed shows celebrating material from Tommy, Who’s Next and Quadrophenia *including shows with original cast members on Brighton Beach! The band have also performed at 60s and 70s themed events where they encourage their audience to join them in rousing choruses of their favourite Who songs.
 
Who’s Next were formed in 2003 and have been entertaining the UK and Europe ever since, regarded by many as the Uk’s number 1 Who tribute.
 
Who’s Next’s busy touring schedule includes corporate performances for major blue chip companies such as Cisco Systems, Bayer Global, the BBC, Bauer Consumer Media Ltd and Bourne Leisure.
 
Over the span of nearly two decades they have graced such famous venues as The Cavern Club in Liverpool, London’s 100 Club and even played a before show event for The Who at the O2 Complex. In 2016 they played to around 40,000 people at Carfest North in support of such artists as The Kaiser Chiefs and KT Tunstall.
 
Abroad they have played in Spain, Cyprus, Romania, Germany, Greece, Holland and more.
 
NOTES
 
Plenty of spaces remain as I type and as this is the debut at Tropic’ for this band I would urge you to give them a try.
 
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links.
 
SUNDAY 17th MARCH
 
THE BAD DAY
 
The Bad Day are coming to Blues At The Tropic At Ruislip on Sunday 17 March. Reserve your place now and save £2 on unreserved door price. Reserved in advance £10 / unreserved £12 (cash only) www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/the-bad-day

Whispering Bob Harris described The Bad Day as "Nice!" in that Old Grey Whistle Test way that only he can, whilst Cerys Matthews on her blues show said "Brilliant Live!"


The Bad Day - 'When the cage comes down': 
 
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVQxjbbao-M

The Bad Day have played blues venues, festivals and cross genre stages across the UK and Europe, such as The 100 Club, B.B. Kings, The Isle of Wight Festival, Ronnie Scotts, many others.
 
The Bad Day have supported artists such as multiple Grammy award winner Delbert McClinton at Sony Hall, Times Square, NYC, USA, Kirk Fletcher, Ben Poole and more recently played with artists such as Laurence Jones in the U.K.
 
Picking up a nomination for Best Blues at the 2022 UK Blues Awards, the band refuse to be pigeon holed as simply an amazing blues act but also a band of brothers pushing the envelope of what blues music can achieve when combined with other genres.
 
You may have seen the band featured in magazines; Blues Matters Magazine, Blues in Britain (front cover), Bassplayer (UK and US), Classic Rock Magazine and many more.



NOTES
 
With an early start with doors around 7.30 and live music from 8 p.m. to around 10.30 p.m. this will be a mainly seated show and pre-booked only £10.
 
THIS WILL BE THE LAST SUNDAY BLUES SHOW UNTIL JUNE so if this is your idea of a good night out don’t miss this opportunity.
 
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links.
 
LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD
 
FRIDAY 22nd MARCH
 
THE ELO ENCOUNTER
 
Roll over Beethoven, the UK’s greatest Electric Light Orchestra Tribute act has arrived! Drawing inspiration from all of ELO’s phases, from their spectacular debut single 10538 Overture to their seminal 1981 concept album Time, the ELO Encounter combines lights, projections, lasers and massive hits to provide a fast paced and exciting show for both your eyes and ears. Those expecting Blue Skies and Telephone Lines shall not be disappointed.
 
Put together by theatre veterans and unabashed ELO devotees, The ELO Encounter is a labour of love that will have you up and dancing to all your favourite tunes from the song-writing genius Jeff Lynne, including – Mr. Blue Sky, Last Train to London, Evil Woman, Rock & Roll is King, Don’t Bring Me Down, Rockaria, Turn to Stone, and many more.
 
“Fantastic performance, I’ve never seen such a standing ovation here!” Phil Pattie, Braintree Arts Theatre Manager
 
“Great show, that Mr. Blue Sky was spot on”
 
“Spectacular show, great friendly atmosphere from the band”
 
“Really loved it, even my teenager was smiling”
 
A must see for theatregoers and ELO fans, the ELO Encounter guarantees a night to remember. So strap on your dancing shoes for the show that will have you partying All Over the World.
 
NOTES
 
As ever this is booking quiet well and whilst I do not think it will sell out (I have been known to be wrong!) an early reservation is advised.
 
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links.
 
NEWS
 
BAND BOOKED IN
 
TASHA LEAPER AS MADONNA
 
We kick off 2025 with something new, a full live band tribute to Madonna.
 
Tasha Leaper will bring her show to us for the very first time on Friday 3rd January 2025.

It is almost certain to be very popular and an early booking is advised.
 
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links.
 
 ULEZ (a repeat reminder)
 
Please remember that Tropic is inside the new expanded ULEZ Zone
 
LOOKING BACK
 
SKYLINES AND MARQUEE SQUARE HEROES
 
A night of classic Prog-Rock and the audience lapped it up. We had people travelling from as far as Huddersfield come to the show which is perhaps a good job as sadly not that many from Ruislip (or environs) decided to come out so we were a little…er…quiet.
 
Personally I enjoyed it very much, just like all those that came. If you missed it, well you missed a bit of a treat.
 

I think that is all see you soon.
 
 
Regards
 
 
Philip
 
 



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