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27 March, 7.30pm, tickets £10
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This was live
music at it’s
very best.
by Jason Harris
February 27th saw the Overtones arrive at the BIC and although not a sell-out gig
they certainly got the crowd on their feet in next to no time. For those unfamiliar with
the sound of The Overtones, they are a five member ‘boy band’ and I use these words in
the loosest terms. Boy Bands tend to conjure up images of all-singing, all dancing macho
teenage boys singing to a chorus of screaming young ladies. The Overtones on the other
hand sing a style of music firmly rooted in the fifties and sixties (but with a modern-day
twist). Their appearance reminds one of The Four Tops or The Drifters and infact they
did perform an excellent cover of the latter’s hit song: Saturday night at the movies.
I’d previously not even heard of The Overtones before I was bought tickets for their concert
as a birthday present. I’m notoriously difficult to buy for and with this in mind, my motherin-law, knowing my very broad taste in music, decided to buy me tickets to this show. I’m
glad she did as it introduced me to a style and flavour of music which had me buying the
album straight after the show. It’s now a firm favourite on my i-tunes listening list.
The boys vocal harmonies are a real treat and their vocal ranges from the lowest of low bass
lines to the almost soprano levels sent shivers up my spine. The staging and lighting was
modest but this only helped to focus on the musical talents of the five lads together with the
hugely talented musicians that accompanied them. If you’ve not heard of The Overtones
and appreciate fifties and sixties music, you’ll probably love The Overtones and at the time
of writing there latest Album ‘Saturday night at the Movies’ is on special offer at iTunes at
only £4.99. Phoenix Musical Society presents
Ferndown
Alan Titchmarsh will be at Forest Arts
for one night only as he launches his
new novel ‘Bring Me Home’. There will
be a Q&A session and books will be
available for sale and signing.
Easter Craft & Garden Fair,
Somerley House, Ringwood, BH24 3PL
19 April, 20 April, 21 April 2014
10am to 6pm, £4.50, children free
Marquees and outside stalls form a
delightful “village” on the sweeping
lawns. There are a huge range of crafts,
with many exhibitors giving fascinating
demonstrations of their skills.
Beaulieu BoatJumble, 27 April 2014
Over 1,000 stands Beaulieu’s 34th
annual BoatJumble, the largest outdoor
sale of boating bits in Europe.
Tickets £9.20 (adult) and £7.00 (child).
Advance ticket discounts: 01590 612888
or visit www.beaulieushop.co.uk
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