Lakesidemagic 2008

10th July 2008 Magic of Motown with Alexander O'Neal
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN with special guest direct from the USA ALEXANDER O’NEAL Featuring the music of the Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson Five and scores more million-selling artists, the Magic of Motown stage show - featuring special guest multi-platinum Stateside soul singer Alexander O’Neal - opens the Lakeside Magic Festival on Thursday, July 10. Direct from the USA, smash hit stage show the Magic of Motown is the biggest Motown show on tour boasting an incredible cast of 15 on stage, dazzling costume changes, superb choreography and a Queen's Award-nominated score. The show also includes golden memories from Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, the Isley Borthers, Jimmy Ruffin and many other legendary performers. Hits like Reach Out, Baby Love, I Heard it Through the Grapevine, For Once in My Life and Dancing in the Streets are included in a set containing 32 chart-topping songs. Special guest for the evening is Alexander O'Neal. Flying in from America for the open-air show, Alexander's album Hearsay and hit singles Criticize, Saturday Love and Fake are all worldwide million-sellers. He has released a brand-new album called Alex Loves… a reworking of Saturday Love from that album has already been released to critical acclaim. A duet with Mica Paris of Atlantic Starr’s Secret Lovers is released as a single to support the album launch.
11th July 2008 Queen & Bee Gees Magic
QUEEN b with BEE GEES MAGIC Paul Jackson presents Queen b, the world famous Queen tribute band. Paul has been touring the world with his band ‘Queen b’ for 12 years. With his almost operatic voice and stage charisma he has entertained audiences throughout the world. Radio Ga Ga, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Don’t Stop Me Now, We Are The Champions, are some of the classics which will fill the arena tonight. Bee Gees Magic will be supporting Queen b. Touring since 1997 makes these guys the very best Bee Gees show around. They dress for the occasion and sing the songs you want to hear. Dress up for this show, you know you want to. Enjoy!!!
12th July 2008 The Summer of Love & The UK Beach Boys
60’s SUMMER OF LOVE with the UK BEACH BOYS and THE NEW AMEN CORNER starring STEVE ELLIS (Love Affair) and CLIFF BENNETT (Rebel Rousers). This production is designed to take you both visually and musically back to the kaleidoscope days of the 60’s to the time of love and peace. Carnaby Street, Flower Power and the Summer of Love. A show full of World-Wide Smash Hits such as Everlasting Love, If Paradise Is Half As Nice, Mighty Quinn, Nights In White Satin, San Francisco, Flowers In The Rain, He Ain’t Heavy etc etc. The UK BEACH BOYS were rehearsed under the watchful eye of ADRIAN BAKER, who was a member of the Beach Boys for several years. The band has now established itself as one of the UK’s top tributes. One of the main qualities of their live performances is the fact that no backing tracks or sequencing are used, ensuring authenticity and a sound as close to the original recording as possible. Bring your surf board, listen to the classics Good Vibrations, I Can Hear Music, I Get Around, In My Room, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Surfin ‘USA. Dress up in your finest 60’s gear and get in the groove.
13th July 2008 Miller Magic & Jane Mc Donald
JANE MCDONALD & HER ORCHESTRA WITH JOHN MILLER & MILLER MAGIC JOHN MILLER & his orchestra is as the magical name announces, the only true precise Miller sound now playing live. John, Glen Miller’s nephew, who bears a remarkable resemblance to his uncle, has taken over the family mantle and is joined by vocalist Fiona Page in numbers such as ‘ Chattanooga Choo Choo’ and ‘I’ve Got A Gal in Kalamazoo’ When down-to-earth Wakefield Lass JANE MCDONALD accepted the chance to headline as a singer on the cruise ship Galaxy, she could not have imagined it would lead to becoming the internationally-renowned singing sensation she is today. Jane’s legendary live performances range from sell-out concert tours, starring roles in West End musicals, Royal Command performances and headline shows at the MGM Grand Las Vegas!. Don’t miss out, fall in love with Jane’s wonderful singing voice all over again.

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