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Foo do you think you are?
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hile The Foo Fighters struggle to comprehend the tragic loss of their drummer, the inimitable character and monster talent that was Taylor Hawkins, the UK Foo Fighters will be on stage at The Roadmender (June 11) playing tribute to the man, and to the music that has enthralled music fans for the past 25 years. This date is part of the No Son of Mine tour by the tribute mob who have now tucked away 15 years of playing for their own congregation. In that time, Mr Grohl has checked them out for himself and declared them to be ‘England’s PREMIER Foo Fighters Tribute Band,’ which is quite the endorsement. And in case anyone wants to accuse the boys of cashing in on tragedy (which some crass types have done), these dates are annual shows and were announced before that most awful of news.
Pretty sure it will be an emotional set with a tribute to The Hawk, though. DJ and radio broadcaster David Rodigan (June 17) has spent more than four decades as ‘the top dog in the ganja-scented, bassheavy atmosphere of Britain’s reggae dance halls,’ says the press biog, ‘The key to his success has been an unsinkable passion for reggae music,’ which grabbed hold him while he was a youngster. And that was back in the sixties. Since then he has developed an encyclopaedic knowledge of Jamaican music, and become the radio go-to for anyone with a penchant for the sounds – he’s spent nigh on 45 years spreading the musical love on platforms including BBC1 Xtra and Radio 2. He has been inducted into the Sony Radio Academy Hall of Fame, and also boasts four Sony Gold awards for his efforts.
David Rodigan
He has hit up nearly every cool festival stage you could mention and when he issued his autobiography a few years back, Rodigan My Life in Reggae became an Amazon No1 bestseller. There are more than a few tasty moments from a wonderful career there, and yet we’ve barely scratched the surface. We haven’t even mentioned the MBE for Services to Broadcasting, for example. David’s contribution to the form is unparalleled. A special night is guaranteed. To book tickets for either show click to theroadmender.com
First it went all Pete Tong, but now it’s game on! Pete Tong - all set for the gig at Franklin’s Gardens with The Heritage Orchestra
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ver the last couple of decades, Pete Tong has become the leading tastemaker of the electronic generation, and this month he follows in the footsteps of artists including Lionel Richie when he comes to Franklin’s Gardens. If you’ve got a ticket you are in for a big night of hedonistic nostalgia – your favourite club tracks and the freshest hits reimagined, coupled with incredible visual effects and the latest in music technology. Franklin’s Gardens might be the usual place for a scrum, but on Friday, June 24 it will be transformed into the sun-soaked White Isle when Pete presents Ibiza Classics. He’ll not be alone though; The Heritage Orchestra - conducted by Jules Buckley - will be with him. This really will be quite the spectacle; the 65-piece orchestra have been rehearsing for weeks to make sure of a flawless show. The date was originally set for 2021, but a not insignificant issue called Covid scuppered that.
“Myself and Jules are so excited to be bringing the Orchestra and Ibiza Classics to Franklin’s Gardens,” Pete said, “The past year has been so unpredictable, but we continue... and I guarantee this will be a night to remember, so dust off your raving shoes!” Ticket prices start at £47. To book, visit northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/pete-tong
Pete Tong and The Heritage Orchestra
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