Music and mirth were the order of the day….or was that Sounds and sarcasm, I can never decide. A head of Brentwood’s Race for life event, I recanted my 5 K run of last year; not as hard a run as I thought it would be but still needed to have trained for it.
Twofers this week was in tribute to a man who will be carryout a 2 year residency in Las Vegas – Rod Stewart. Two tracks from the tartan warbler, “Maggie May” & “Baby Jane”
This old heart to Las Vegas
My Comedy show picks for this week……
Jenny Eclair — Old Dog, New Tricks @ the Bloomsbury Theatre: 28th May 2011
Fresh from her stint on “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!” Jenny Eclair has extended her critically acclaimed “Old Dog, New Tricks” tour by an extra 50 dates. But don’t expect anything that involves balancing stuff on her nose or jumping through hoops.
Paul Merton, at the Comedy Store: 29th May 2011
Paul Merton will be joining the Comedy Store Players for a night of comedy improvisation at the Comedy Store. Other comedians on the bill include Richard Vranch, Neil Mullarkey, Andy Smart and Lee Simpson.
Live music pick for this week;
Mon 23 May |
The Holloways – The Relentless GarageThe Holloways released their most recent album ‘No Smoke, No Mirrors’ in 2010. From the harmonically rich layered guitars to the huge sing along choruses this is an album that promised to keep the summer alive |
Tue 24 May |
Funeral Party – HeavenFuneral Party have played numerous shows and maintain a large fan base in the East L.A. area. |
Thu 26 May |
The Wonder Stuff – The Half Moon Putney, LondonPopular punk-rock band whose hits include The Size of a Cow, Welcome to the Cheap Seats and Dizzy. |
Sun 29 May |
Belle and Sebastian – Roundhouse, CamdenCritically-acclaimed Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in 1996 and are one of the most celebrated groups of the 1990s. |
The Saturday Breakfast show – ‘get involved??’… If you are in a Band local to Brentwood & Billericay or a locally based Comic, then I’d love to hear from you!
If you want to be considered as a guest for the Saturday Breakfast show – Then email: rob@phoenixfm.com
