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Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
15th May 2007
Neville Staple formerly of “The Specials” announces Basingstoke live show
The Academy family entertainment centre in Basingstoke is featuring pop legend Neville Staple and his band live on stage on Saturday 20th October 2007 for what is likely to be a sell-out concert.
Best known for his work writing & composing, the lead singer from The Specials, and as one of the founding members of Fun Boy 3, Neville Staple is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice.
Neville's biography and past projects read like a who's who of rock. He has worked with such legends as Elvis Costello (“The Specials” 1979 – Chrysalis Records), David Byrne (Fun Boy 3 “Waiting” 1983 – Chrysalis Records), and Ali Campbell (“Today's Specials” 1996 - Kuff Records/Virgin), to name only a few.
His talents are found on the unique tribute album, “Searching For Jimi Hendrix” (1999 - Capitol Records) a project that Neville is personally quite proud of. In addition to having recorded with some of rock's most famous, he has also shared the stage with such icons as Ranking Roger (English Beat) forming Special Beat. Although this line-up never actually recorded an album they successfully toured the U.S. with Sting and Steel Pulse, which ultimately lead up to their own headline tour.
Some of Neville's recent projects and collaborations include hooking up with Roger Lomas, in Coventry, to record “Skinhead Girl” and “Conquering Ruler” for Trojan Records, and co-producing with John Avila (Oingo Boingo) “The Best of The Specials & Fun Boy 3” performed for Cleopatra Records in Los Angeles, CA.
In America, Neville was also in the studio with Unwritten Law recording on tracks for their release, “ELVA” for Interscope Records. Desorden Publico the Venezuelan ska band met up with Neville in Miami in 2000, to record the track, “Black Market Man” on their album “El Diablo – Guerra Sound Rounds 2000” (Venezuela). The band has also released this song as a video and is found in heavy rotation on MTV Espanol. You’ll find some of Neville’s newest solo work on VANS, “Off the Wall Volume IV” compilation CD. In 2002, released on Cleopatra Records “Special Ska Au Go Go”, the CD features Neville’s own original tracks with some old skool songs in the mix.Since 1998 Neville has been on a mission to entertain, successfully touring Japan, South America and extensively touring North America with his own band. Above all he is a performer. It is worth seeing Neville’s live performance; his captivating stage presence and distinct voice are well worth it. Catch his show these days, and you’ll get a mix of old favourites plus loads of his brand new original solo material.
Before the 20th October gig in Basingstoke, Neville’s busy schedule takes him on a series of US tours, Canada and, unremarkably for someone of this level of talent, Glastonbury.
Full details of this and other original artists appearing in 2007 at the popular Academy live music venue, alongside their popular tribute band shows, are available on the venue’s website (http://www.academyclubs.com/) which is updated regularly. Tickets will be on sale via the website soon and are expected to be in heavy demand.
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 Fun 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.
(http://www.academyclubs.com/).
Further details of Neville Staple can be found at http://www.blogger.com/www.nevillestaple.co.uk
Media enquiries to:John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
http://www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com/
Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
15th May 2007
Neville Staple formerly of “The Specials” announces Basingstoke live show
The Academy family entertainment centre in Basingstoke is featuring pop legend Neville Staple and his band live on stage on Saturday 20th October 2007 for what is likely to be a sell-out concert.
Best known for his work writing & composing, the lead singer from The Specials, and as one of the founding members of Fun Boy 3, Neville Staple is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice.
Neville's biography and past projects read like a who's who of rock. He has worked with such legends as Elvis Costello (“The Specials” 1979 – Chrysalis Records), David Byrne (Fun Boy 3 “Waiting” 1983 – Chrysalis Records), and Ali Campbell (“Today's Specials” 1996 - Kuff Records/Virgin), to name only a few.
His talents are found on the unique tribute album, “Searching For Jimi Hendrix” (1999 - Capitol Records) a project that Neville is personally quite proud of. In addition to having recorded with some of rock's most famous, he has also shared the stage with such icons as Ranking Roger (English Beat) forming Special Beat. Although this line-up never actually recorded an album they successfully toured the U.S. with Sting and Steel Pulse, which ultimately lead up to their own headline tour.
Some of Neville's recent projects and collaborations include hooking up with Roger Lomas, in Coventry, to record “Skinhead Girl” and “Conquering Ruler” for Trojan Records, and co-producing with John Avila (Oingo Boingo) “The Best of The Specials & Fun Boy 3” performed for Cleopatra Records in Los Angeles, CA.
In America, Neville was also in the studio with Unwritten Law recording on tracks for their release, “ELVA” for Interscope Records. Desorden Publico the Venezuelan ska band met up with Neville in Miami in 2000, to record the track, “Black Market Man” on their album “El Diablo – Guerra Sound Rounds 2000” (Venezuela). The band has also released this song as a video and is found in heavy rotation on MTV Espanol. You’ll find some of Neville’s newest solo work on VANS, “Off the Wall Volume IV” compilation CD. In 2002, released on Cleopatra Records “Special Ska Au Go Go”, the CD features Neville’s own original tracks with some old skool songs in the mix.Since 1998 Neville has been on a mission to entertain, successfully touring Japan, South America and extensively touring North America with his own band. Above all he is a performer. It is worth seeing Neville’s live performance; his captivating stage presence and distinct voice are well worth it. Catch his show these days, and you’ll get a mix of old favourites plus loads of his brand new original solo material.
Before the 20th October gig in Basingstoke, Neville’s busy schedule takes him on a series of US tours, Canada and, unremarkably for someone of this level of talent, Glastonbury.
Full details of this and other original artists appearing in 2007 at the popular Academy live music venue, alongside their popular tribute band shows, are available on the venue’s website (http://www.academyclubs.com/) which is updated regularly. Tickets will be on sale via the website soon and are expected to be in heavy demand.
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 Fun 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.
(http://www.academyclubs.com/).
Further details of Neville Staple can be found at http://www.blogger.com/www.nevillestaple.co.uk
Media enquiries to:John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
http://www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com/
