Tag: live music

Foo Fighters GB

Founded in 2012, Foo Fighters GB quickly established themselves as a live force to be reckoned with, just like the band they seek to emulate.

Through regular, adrenaline-fueled, sold-out shows and summer festival appearances across the length and breadth of the UK (and occasionally, even abroad), Foo Fighters GB is now one of the top tribute acts in the country.

Foo Fighters GB aim to create as authentic but honest a live show for the audience as possible. You’ll hear all the hits, but also some of the less-well-known deep cuts from the FF back catalogue to give fans a uniquely satisfying experience. And the audience is always invited to be a part of the show when the singalongs start!

John Roper is the band’s Dave Grohl, playing, what else, but a DG335 signature Gibson guitar through a classic Vox AC30 amp for authenticity.

Lead guitarist Nathan Peach uses a Chris Shiflett signature Fender Telecaster and the massive Mesa Boogie sound to cut through with those searing solos.

Connor Croxford holds down the low end as Nate Mandell with the classic combination of P-Bass and Ashdown amplification.

Setting the band apart from most Foo Fighters tributes is Jim Freeman, standing in for the Foos’ own Rami Jaffee, with his ever-expanding collection of keyboards and samplers.

And last, but by no means least, it’s Russ Weller on drums. Only two Pink Gretsch USA Custom Kits have ever been made. Russ has one of them, the other belonged to the late, great Taylor Hawkins. Along with his custom Gretsch USA Bell Brass snare and Zildjian cymbals, the pursuit of that authentic Foo Fighters sound is complete.

Wings of Angels Festival

The Wings of Angels Festival is a one-day festival in memory of the late Steve Grimmett. Steve was considered one of the greatest heavy metal singers of all time and the festival will evolve around some of the greatest bands from around the world both old and new, that ideally have a connection with Steve and his music.

Big Country

Doors Open: 19:00
Show Only: 20:00

 

BIG COUNTRY
‘Return To Steeltown’ 40th Anniversary Tour 1984-2024
+ special guests: MIKE PETERS’ THE ALARM
‘Steeltown’ was the second studio album by Big Country which was recorded at ABBA’s Polar Studios in Stockholm with production from Steve Lillywhite. Released in October, 1984 Bruce Watson remembers the time very well, amid the nationwide strife back in the UK, fully in the grip of the Miners Strike: “We started work on Steeltown back in June 1984 at Abba’s studio. My Dad was a miner, so what we did was knuckle down to hard work for six weeks”.
Regarded by many as a classic, the multi-million selling ‘Steeltown’ went straight to the #1 slot in the UK album charts.
Big Country will be performing songs from the album as well as the classic hits and live favourites including:’Fields of Fire’, ‘In A Big Country’, ‘Chance’, ‘Wonderland’, ‘Look Away’ and many more.
Mike Peters’ The Alarm
Mike Peters is known primarily as frontman of the internationally acclaimed Welsh band The Alarm. Mike is also an inspirational solo acoustic performer and (as a two times cancer survivor), founder of what is now regarded as the world’s leading rock and roll cancer charity ‘Love Hope Strength Foundation’.
Mike Has played an acoustic guitar all his musical life and the sound of the instrument has been at the core of all his work from the very beginnings of The Alarm to the present day.

Achieving over 15 Top 40 singles and over 15 million album sales worldwide along the way, Mike Peters’ musical journey has seen him sing with some of history’s greatest performers including Bob Dylan, Neil Young & Bono. Mike has also taken his trusty acoustic guitar to some of the world’s highest elevations, performing at ‘The Highest Ever Concert on Land’ at 18,500 feet on Mt Everest and more recently at 19,380 feet at the summit of Kilimanjaro!

An AGMP presentation.

R&B Lovers

Swindon get ready for a massive 90s & 00s R&B Festival coming this March 2024

We have an INSANE event planned with lots of glitter, glam & confetti

Expect to hear music from:

DESTINY’S CHILD / ASHANTI / JA RULE / USHER / LUDACRIS / MS LAURYN HILL / TLC / CIARA / NELLY / NE-Y0 / TREY SONGZ / GINUWINE / BRANDY / MONICA / EVE / SEAN PAUL / MISSY ELLIOT / FAT JOE / CASSIE / TWISTA / MASE / MYA / NEXT / 112 / MARIO / DONNELL JONES / AMERIE / KELIS / MARIAH CAREY / YING YANG TWINS / PRETTY RICKY / JOE / DRU HILL / JODECI / TWEET / LLOYD / JON B / KEVIN LYTTLE

– 5 hours of Old School 90s & 00’s RnB Anthems
– Live Performers & Hosts
– Venue Decor
– Festival Production
– Confetti Showers
– Glitter Stations
– Massive Giveaways
– State of the art sound system
– VIP Area

 

Live at Meca Swindon - Legend The Bob Marley Experience

Legend – The Bob Marley Experience

Doors open: 7:00pm,
Show Starts 8:00pm 

LEGEND are seven great musicians and singers dedicated to the life and music of the late, great Bob Marley.

This dynamic band, led by the charismatic Michael Anton Phillips (Cheesy) has a pedigree second to none, whose members have worked with such reggae greats as:

The Mighty Diamonds, Dennis Brown, Rankin Roger, The Beat, Burning Spear, Apache Indian, Johnny 2 Bad, Errol Dunkley, George and Desmond Decker, Musical Youth, and many more.

Legend Band

Legend’s two-hour show covers the very best of Bob Marley’s timeless classics:
Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Waiting in Vain, Exodus, I Shot The Sheriff, Jamming, Could You Be Loved. These are just a few of his million-selling hits brought to you in this fantastic two-hour tribute to the acknowledged master of reggae.

The musicianship is flawless, with that irresistible reggae groove compelling you to move and the presence of Bob Marley himself invoked in the skilled and respectful portrayal by Michael.

Tribute Quadrupler

Doors Open: 18:00
Show Starts: 19:00

 

TRIBUTE QUADRUPLER!

The Kopycat Killers + Scam Fender + Sub-Arctic Monkeys + Oasis 96

3 Hours of Tribute Band Bangers from FOUR indie legends!

http://scamfender.com + http://thekopycatkillers.com + http://subarcticmonkeys.com + http://bit.ly/oasis96
http://instagram.com/scamfender // http://instagram.com/thekopycatkillerstribute // http://instagram.com/subarcticmonkeystribute // http://instagram.com/oasis96tribute

These are the best in the business, but don’t take our word for it….

1. THE KOPYCAT KILLERS – http://thekopycatkillers.com

Kopycat Killers are next level. KK Vocalist Stuart features on Killers Covers with over 20 MILLION streams that were given the Killers ‘blessing’ and they regularly headline the biggest Tribute Festivals in the UK, touring Australia in 2024.

“They sound exactly like the Killers! (who I’ve seen 36 times). Amazing” L.Johnson – http://thekopycatkillers.com/testimonials

— “Best tribute band I’ve ever seen, and I’ve photographed hundreds” D.Cowley
— “Scam Fender sound great to be fair, this is great” – Greg James Radio One – 7.2.22
— “I’ve booked tribute in LA for years, this is the best of the best” – Steve Ochs
— “I’ve seen Killers 50 times in 9 countries, I was blown away by this tribute” – V.Moran
— “They sound exactly like the Killers! (who I’ve seen 36 times)” L.Johnson
— “Outstanding Vocals – Is this a cover or a remix?? It’s unclear….” youredm.comm (on huge ‘Mr Brightside’ cover)

2. SCAM FENDER – http://scamfender.com

BBC Radio 1’s Greg James played ‘Scam Fender’ on his show after 1 gig in Feb 2022 – now they play all over the UK at huge events to thousands a night.

“That was absolutely ****ing sick. Coolest cover band of all time. I’ve seen Sam Fender 7 times and I am just as excited about seeing Scam. Loved every minute of it” @jackgeeuk IG”
I first saw Sam Fender in 2017 and I’ve gotta say, Scam Fender was one of the best nights of my life” @samfenderssecretgf TT
“Unreal night! Fabulous. Scam Fender was honestly one of the best nights I’ve had in a couple of years and I’ve seen the real Sam Fender 6 times” @hannahcaseyyx IG

3. SUB-ARCTIC MONKEYS – http://subarcticmonkeys.com

“Top Class! I’ve seen the real Arctic Monkeys maybe 7 or 8 times now, going all the way back to 2005 and the Subarctics whole show, from the stage set up to the music, is as close to the real thing as you are ever going to get!” @artyburgers IG
“FIRE! THE BEST NIGHT I’VE EVER HAD. COMPLETELY LOST MY VOICE” @josh.joestar IG

4. OASIS 96 – http://bit.ly/oasis96

“BETTER THAN LIAM LAST TIME I SAW HIM, SMASHED IT” @jenna.jones IG

‘Oasis 96’ are the ultimate Oasis Tribute band (and employ a strict pre-96 only setlist door policy). Featuring the incredible vocals of Miguel Carling as ‘Liam’ and bags of Oasis attitude – the attention to detail in the tones and textures to create the authentic Oasis wall of sound really shines through at an Oasis 96 gig.

THE MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES

THE MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES

Direct from London’s West End, now in their 9th spectacular year. . .

Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling’s gone and you can’t go on, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music royalty, the Bee Gees.

With a brand-new show for 2023-24, complete with stunning light and video show, prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular.

Immerse yourself in the brothers’ music through the Sixties, Seventies, and Eighties – including hits they wrote for artists such as Celine Dion, Diana Ross, and Dolly Parton.
Join us for this breath-taking concert spectacular, taking you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than a Woman, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love and many more!

This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive!

Touring the nation, tickets on sale now!

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.