Well it's nearly here folks!! The #TPau25 Tour 2013 is just over a week away!!
The first gig kicks off at Buxton Opera House on 9th April 2013, and Canalside's The Thread 102.8FM is running a competition on air and via its website for one lucky fan and three friends to win tickets to see T'Pau at the first gig at Buxton Opera House on 9th April 2013!!
The radio station and website provides readers and listeners with the latest local news, reviews and most comprehensive 'what's On' guide covering Macclesfield and its surrounding areas.
Want to be one of the first to experience the #TPau25 Tour?!!
Then read on........!!
All you have to do is answer the following question correctly :
The first three hits for T'Pau were :
Heart and Soul
China In Your Hand
Valentine
What year were these hits?
a.) 1977
b.) 1987
c.) 1997
Just email your name and contact number with the answer to :
We all knew that Ronnie was doing 5 or 6 of the #TPau25 gigs, but news on monday changed all of that!!
Ronnie posted on the FaceBook site :
"I can now confirm that I am playing ALL the shows on the upcoming #TPau25 Tour. It'll be the first time in over twenty years that Carol and I have played a full gig together...See you there.
R x."
Carol & Ron at an 80's gig quite a number of years ago.
After Ron's post on the T'Pau25 Official FaceBook page, the 'likes' and the comments went manic, and also Carol tweeted the news too that same night. The fans were in their element!!
To have the two co-founders and writers of T'Pau at the #TPau25 concerts is simply fantastic!!
The late 80's saw a new music writing partnership, that being Decker/Rogers.
Decker/Rogers was the new writing partnership 'sensation'. They both worked together so well, and to this day, the formula is still there. They have both written with numerous artists, but they both know how each other ticks musically and they are still writing together.
You don't really get that many writing partnerships, that can spring to mind, nowadays do you?
So what better way of celebrating 25 years since TPau 'blasted' onto the music scene, than having Carol and Ronnie on-board!!
A few fans have already asked this, and I'm sure more fans are thinking the same "Will Ronnie be doing a rendition of Downtown?!" When Carol left stage for costume changes, back in the day, Ron would introduce the band to the audience and then sing a cover, including 'Walk away Rene', 'Downtown' & 'I'm a Believer'. Walk Away Rene by Ronnie
Here is a song they both worked together on in 2007, which was 20 years since T'Pau formed. Carol said at the time "It's about that feeling when you are just falling asleep and just waking up". Just Dream
Just Dream behind the scenes & interview
They recently worked together on 'The Story Behind The Tracks' CD/DVD package, which is available to but on-line now and will be available at the #TPau25 gigs to buy in person.
If you haven't seen Carol and the band live before, you can also buy from the above website 'The Greatest Hits Live'. This was released in 2003 and demonstrates how diverse Carol and the band are, and also how great they are live!!
The track listing is as follows :
Island Monkey House The Promise Valentine Bridge of Spies Whenever You Need Me I Will Be With You Secret Garden Running Away Sex Talk Heart and Soul China In Your Hand
Here is one of the songs from the album :
Whenever You Need Me
The above has always been a firm favourite by fans.
Below is a list of all the gigs in the #TPau25 Tour.
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Hi folks..Less than a month to go until the #TPau25 Tour begins!! If you haven't got your tickets to this 25 year celebration, full details can be found below. **If you click on any link in this Blog, to get back to the Blog, click the arrow to the left at top left of the screen, and not the cross in the top right of the screen, otherwise you will be taken out of the Blog. Thanks!**
The gig at Leeds on 16th June is finally on the venue's website now and you can now purchase tickets from the venue. Here is the link to take you to the Leeds City Varieties Music Hall website :
This means that ALL venue's websites have the gigs listed now.
If you haven't got your tickets yet, here is a list of all the dates and venues :
Firstly, click on the link below which will show you on a map of the UK where all of the gigs are. By clicking on the name of each gig/venue to the left of the page, you will be shown where in the UK the gig is, showing you which gigs are nearest to you, making it a convenient way to pick a gig. Click here for Google Maps
Below is a list of :
All the gigs
Pictures of the venues
Links to the venue's websites for more information about the gigs
And you can purchase tickets by clicking on the links
Chris Corney has been named as the first support act for #TPau25. He is a Songwriter, Musician and Producer from Bedfordshire, UK.
He has been writing, recording and performing music for over 20 years and has performed all over the world as a touring musician.
Chris has recently signed to London/Nashville based publishing company Southern Crossroads Music. He has produced music by artists such as Ronnie Wood, The Quireboys, Joe Elliott (Def Leppard) and Tracie Hunter.
In 2005, Chris' band 'The Ravines' recorded their debut (and only) album "Manifesto Of a Broken Heart", the strength of this album earned Chris a publishing deal with Complete/Universal Music. The album was released in 2006 and won the hearts of the American power-pop scene, to whom it is still considered somewhat of a 'cult classic' album.
Since then, Chris has released 3 solo albums, all of which gaining critical acclaim.
His current album 'Airways Mansions' is available to buy now.
The #TPau25 dates Chris will be appearing at are :
May 4th - Harpenden May 12th - Milton Keynes May 18th - Shrewsbury May 28th - Stevenage May 31st - Bishop Stortford
Chris Corney You Tube video
Joshy Connor
Joshy Connor is an acoustic folk singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music producer.
Born in London and raised in Cambridge, Joshy released his debut album ‘Running’, in 2011, which was critically acclaimed and reached the iTunes singer-songwriter charts. Since the release of his debut album he has also released two further EP’s.
During the past year he has performed over 200 gigs in London, Paris, Jersey and towns around the UK. Notable highlights include Ronnie Scotts, Scala and Beach Break Live. He has also played many acoustic sessions live on BBC radio.
Joshy is an accomplished and versatile guitarist with a soulful and powerful voice. His music incorporates folk, pop, flamenco and blues.
His latest record, Songs of Freedom, was released in January 2013 also to critical acclaim.
Joshy Connor-This Old Town
The #TPau25 dates Joshy will be supporting on are :
April 9th - Buxton
April 27th - Cannock
June 16th - Leeds
Nick Pendry
Nick Pendry is the fourth support act to be named for the #TPau25 Tour.
He is a Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Performer.
Born on 5th October 1987 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, this proud 'Valley Boy' was first introduced to the music of the Stereophonics at the tender age of nine. Their influence has played a significant part in Nick's passion for writing and performing his own songs.
It was at Cyfarthfa High School, (the Welsh translation of which is 'Place of the Barking Dog'), that Nick learned to play drums and guitar before studying Marine Geography at Cardiff University allowing him to indulge in his love of scuba diving.
After graduating, Nick became a teacher at Radyr Primary School, but, after 18 months, left to persue a full time career in music.
He has recently performed for Louis Walsh in Dublin and is set to tour the UK and Channel Islands extensively in 2013.
Here is the promo on-line poster promoting T'Pau & Nick at the Bilston gig at the Robin 2 on 15th June :
Jay Leighton
Jay has been named as the support for the gig at Halifax Victoria Theatre on 11/05/13. Jay's latest single 'Wish I Was Springsteen' was released on 29/04/13 and is from his forthcoming album 'Hours'. Wish I Was Springsteen
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The Story Behind The Tracks
I've already played you one of the tracks from the above package, in my previous Blog, to give you a taster. Here is another!! This package will be available to buy at the gigs. A must for all fans!! CD/DVD package.
Heart and Soul Demo
If you can't wait until the gigs to get it, you can always head to : www.gnatfishrecords.com