Monday, May 07, 2007

Pop, Rock, Blues & R’N’B Extravaganza hits Basingstoke


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Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
May 7th 2007.


Pop, Rock, Blues & R’N’B Extravaganza hits Basingstoke

This coming weekend, 11th & 12th of May, upcoming rock bands “No Sax Please” and “Fat Chance” appear live on stage at The Academy Basingstoke as part of the Worting Road venue’s innovative live music programme.

Following last weekend’s sell out tribute to Bon Jovi, local 60’s/70’s covers band, “Phoenix” (http://www.freewebs.com/phoenixrock) will perform on Friday evening in a show starting at 8pm and going on to 2am, supported by popular local DJ team “Diamond Disco”. Tickets are priced at a modest £2.50 on the door.

On Saturday 12th, 'No Sax Please' a pop/rock/r'n'b 4 piece covers band with a female vocalist will entertain with 'Fat Chance', who describe themselves as “a blues/r'n'b with a sprinkling of rock 5 piece band”, will perform live on stage. Ticket prices are, again, modest at £2.50 before 9pm and £4.50 after.

These shows will surely appeal to all ages and all generations (but admission is for over 18’s only).

Full details are available on The Academy website (www.academyclubs.com) or by telephoning John on 01256 327273.


ENDS



Note to Editors

There are three Academy's currently in the South - Basingstoke, Boscombe and Eastleigh. All operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, and offer extensive Snooker, Pool and Nine Ball. Uniquely to The Academy venues, they now show live premiership football on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. In addition to this, professional Darts are available as well as huge satellite screens with surround sound showing live sporting events. Discreet but loaded fruit machines offer maximum payouts and that all-important thrill! The Sport Bars with their light refreshing décor offer a variety of entertainment for all ages, definitely not to be missed! The Basingstoke venue also boasts a function room and superb Chinese Restaurant.
(www.academyclubs.com).




Media enquiries to:
John Hicks M.IDM
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Mobile: 07771 575 654
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john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
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Photo: Basingstoke band "Phoenix"