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Leigh-born legend Georgie Fame heads back to his roots this November for
a special home-coming concert. The rhythm ‘n’ blues and jazz-influenced
performer will appear at the Monaco Ballroom in Hindley, on Thursday
15th November.
Georgie, born Clive Powell in 1943, will perform all of his famous hits
including the number one singles ‘Yeh Yeh’, ‘Get Away’ and ‘The Ballad
of Bonnie and Clyde’.
Georgie’s performance is part of a UK tour that celebrates a career
spanning four decades. His musical career began in the early sixties
playing piano in a string of backing groups including ‘Billy Fury and
the Blue Flames’. Georgie eventually led the Blue Flames himself and
became, and still is, one of the most accomplished organ players of his
generation.
Georgie said of his return: “I’m looking forward to performing at the
Monaco Ballroom again. I thoroughly enjoyed last year’s gig and I’m
looking forward to meeting up with some old friends. I’ll be playing all
of my most popular tunes plus there will be a few little surprises along
the way.”
Georgie has collaborated with a host of celebrated stars during his
illustrious career. The list includes Van Morrsion, Gene Vincent, Prince
Buster, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Joan Armatrading and Bill Wyman, who
once said, “There’s no point in doing it when Georgie Fame can do it ten
times better!”.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Leisure Venues Manager Brian Yates
said: “We didn’t hesitate in booking Georgie again. His performance last
time out was electric and it is great to welcome home a legend to the
Monaco.
“We are looking forward to another wonderful evening’s entertainment
following last year’s sell out show. People should buy tickets early to
ensure they don’t miss out.”
Tickets for Georgie Fame are on sale now, priced at £12 (£10
concessions). Doors open at 7.30pm on Thursday 15th November at the
Monaco Ballroom, Hindley. To book tickets or for further more
information contact the Tourist Information Office on 01942 825677.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, on 01942
486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
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