WHETHER YOU CALL HIM prog rock, psychedelic rock, soft rock, AOR, MOR, pop or place him in a simply unclassifiable world of his own, there’s no denying that JUSTIN HAYWARD, lead guitarist and one of the three distinctive voices of the Moody Blues, is an instantly recognisable musical force.
Now 73 and still operating at the very peak of his powers, the Swindon-born musician (from the pioneering Brum-born band, no less) is once more enjoying the chance to tour the stages of the country’s smaller halls, theatres and arenas, with his regular collaborators Mike Dawes (12 string and acoustic guitars) and Julie Ragins (keyboards, bass and backing vocals)
In his current set, he’ll be performing a selection of solo material from the recently-released compilation All The Way, but more importantly a number of Moodies classics stretching the years 1967-97: many have tried to emulate and imitate, but trust me, there’s only one Justin, and once you’ve seen him, he’s never to be forgotten. Almost every song brings with it its own unique anecdote and world- so why not purchase a ticket and experience it for yourself?
As the man himself says: “I’m always so thrilled to have the opportunity to tour in the UK, particularly at this time in in my career when no one knows what the future holds. I’m bringing my ‘song writing’ guitars from home on the road with me, so the gigs will have the feel and sound of my music room along with the vibe I was feeling as I wrote the songs. I look forward to singing and playing new songs and old songs, particularly Forever Autumn, which I only get to perform in my solo show, and also to tell the real stories behind all the songs and the events that surrounded them at the time. It’s a joy to share a stage with such wonderful young and inspiring talents as Mike Dawes (one of a new generation of brilliant young guitar masters – worth the price of admission alone) and Julie Ragins, a truly exceptional musician and singer. She and I have shared stages all over the world for many years, loving the music we play, both with the Moody Blues and solo. I look forward to seeing you on the road”
Sounds like a recommendation to us!!Tickets cost £38-42 advance, and are available here: https://www.thsh.co.uk/boxoffice/ticket/736535 Stop “watching and waiting”, and treat yourself to something you’ll remember long past next Tuesday Afternoon!! Or else you may find yourself left like driftwood on the shore…
DARIUS DREWE
Thee Editorius
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