Ray Shenton
News of important show dates in 2005
Friday 1st of April
Tribute night at The Thwaite's Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road Ewood Blackburn. With
Garry Slade performing a tribute to Marty Wilde and Ray Shenton performing a tribute to Billy Fury for further details and ticket information click Here
OPERATION
BIG BEAT
2005
Operation Big Beat are a company specialising in shows featuring some of the big name artistes from the fifties and sixties and much more. Below are a couple of important dates for your diary for 2005. Try to book early for these shows as generally the tickets go very fast.
'Billy Fury Rock'n'Roll Weekend'. Friday 15th - 17th April 2005
Friday 15th ....P J Proby, The Ivy League, Chas McDevitt, The Mojo's and 3 Cool Cats,(Eddie Cochran/Gene Vincent Tribute act) with your compere Ray Shenton, at The Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, Wirral. Box Office 0151 639 4360
Saturday 16th .....Jason Eddie - with Colin Paul & The Persuaders (including string & brass section) Mike Berry and the Outlaws, Steve Cutlass & The Buccaneers (Johnny Kidd & The Pirates Tribute Band) Your Compere: Frankie Connor (BBC Radio Merseyside). The Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, Wirral. Box Office 0151 639 4360
Sunday 17th....(Billy Fury's birthday) Record & Memorabilia stalls, including Harry Prytherch's Billy Fury & Merseybeat auction. Question & Answer session 12 noon with: Jean Wycherley, Jason Eddie, Clem Cattini and Dave Sampson. The day will also include live music, films, quiz, bus tour, statue visit. Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton, Wirral. 0151 630 2707 For the Friday & Saturday, after show party passes will be available on V.I.P. package deals.
All events will be held in New Brighton, Wirral, Merseyside. Tickets will be on sale January 2005.
2.00pm In conjunction with Ace Cafe London, a biker run will escort Jean & Jason Eddie to Billy's statue to remeber and enjoy 65 years of Britain's Greatest Rock'n'Roller. All bikes welcome.
Accommodation can be sought via the Wirral Tourist Information Centre Tel: 0151 647 6780 or www.visitwirral.com
The third item is Dave Sampson, the much accomplished 60's singer is now doing a tribute cabaret act: To Bobby Darin. To book Dave call 0797 628 2120 or contact d.darroch@ntlworld.com
Friday may the 20th.
Tribute night at The Thwaite's Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road Ewood Blackburn with Jimmy Jemain (Stars in their eyes) Performing his unique tribue to Cliff Richard and Dean Memphis (Stars in their eyes) with a fab tribute to Shakin' Stevens. For further details and ticket information click Here