Yeovil - 26 June 2010

[Karsten]

Hi,

According to the website

www.octagon-theatre.co.uk/index.jsp?articleid=46020

there'll take place a concert called 'Poppy Classics' with a guest appearance of Hayley at the Octagon Theatre, South Somerset, on 26 June 2010, 7.30 pm, in support of The Royal British Legion and celebrating Armed Forces Day, also starring Tim Pitman, Fred Wedlock, The New Bristol Sinfonia and Paul savage.

The tickets are on sale, priced GBP 18.

THE EVENT IS NOT CONFIRMED SO FAR. Edit by Dave - now confirmed

Cheers, Karsten

[Richard]

Thanks for the information, Karsten!

The concert is also listed on Fred Wedlock's website: www.fredwedlock.com/gigs/

Here he is singing 'The Oldest Swinger In Town' on Top of the Pops: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kALGhbTxdg

Some of us can relate to that song!

Richard

[postscript]

Feb 22, 2010 13:04:58 GMT Karsten said:

Hi,

According to the website

www.octagon-theatre.co.uk/index.jsp?articleid=46020

there'll take place a concert called 'Poppy Classics' with a guest appearance of Hayley at the Octagon Theatre, South Somerset, on 26 June 2010, 7.30 pm, in support of The Royal British Legion and celebrating Armed Forces Day, also starring Tim Pitman, Fred Wedlock, The New Bristol Sinfonia and Paul savage.

The tickets are on sale, priced GBP 18.

THE EVENT IS NOT CONFIRMED SO FAR.

Cheers, Karsten

This is interesting and not what I thought! I was talking with Hayley at Liverpool and we were interrupted by a band member who asked if she was okay for the next time, then realised he perhaps ought not to have said anything. I told him, "Don't worry I didn't hear a word and don't know what you are talking about!" Obviously I didn't in fact because I thought he was referring to next Christmas but Hayley said there wasn't a date yet but yes they were keen to have her again."

I can recommend the band relationship so look out for a next Christmas date but I don't know where and don't know when! I've just realised this post is not quite what I thought it was. The Band to which I was referring was the RAF Benevolent Band.

Peter S.

[Richard]

I was listening to Alex Lester this morning when he mentioned that Fred Wedlock died last week. There's confirmation of the sad news at This is Bristol:

Tributes as 'The Oldest Swinger In Town' Fred Wedlock dies, 67

Friday, March 05, 2010, 07:00

Bristol is mourning the passing of Fred Wedlock – "The Oldest Swinger In Town" – who has passed away at the age of 67.

A prolific songwriter, Mr Wedlock had been a familiar name on the music scene for more than 40 years, producing a raft of popular comedy folk ballads as well as fronting television and radio programmes.

He leaves behind Sue, his wife of more than 40 years, and his two daughters; Hannah, who is herself a singer with the Blue Notes Jazz Band, and TV producer Lucy.

His family was inundated yesterday with calls of consolation at their home in Timsbury, near Midsomer Norton, where the singer was a well-loved character.

Hannah said her father had been ill for a few weeks and was being treated for pneumonia at Bath's Royal United Hospital but died at 6am yesterday after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Click on the link at the top to read the full article.

Richard

[Dave]

Hello everyone,

This concert at Yeovil Octagon Theatre has today been confirmed by Hayley's management, this is the first confirmation of the year.

I will update the schedule.

Cheers, Dave

[Jeff]

The critical word here is "guest". Worthy cause though it is, Hayley will probably sing only 3 or 4 songs at most (like at a similar event at Salisbury last year) and Yeovil isn't an easy place to get to. (3 changes on the train !)

[Martin]

Hi Jeff
If you look at the venue website you will see that Hayley is in fact headlining this concert so more than "3 or 4 songs" is more than likely.

The word "guest" was Karsten's not that of the theatre. Also, with the demise of Fred Wedlock she might even get a few more!

In reality, we will not really know until the night!

Cheers
Martin

[grant]

Hello everyone

Is anyone planning on attending this event? I just looked at the venue's website - surprised to see that Fred Wedlock is still listed as appearing!

Best wishes
Grant

[Karsten]

Hi Grant,

Sorry for the late reply. It's not definitely sure at the moment, but hopefully I'll be able to make this one.

All the Best,

Karsten

[grant]

Hi Karsten

With everything else going on, I've decided to give this one a miss - see you during the battle of Britain Tour though.

Best wishes
Grant

[Karsten]

Hi all,

I'm just arrived here in Yeovil.

Phew, that was what I'd call a hot day. In addition I bumped in literally half of the Glastonbury Festival visitors during my journey - at least the coach was overcrowded between Bath Spa and Castle Cary, but never mind, I'm here now.

All the shops are closed at 6 pm, and after 12 hours in planes and trains it's time to relax here in the province.

Looking forward to tomorrow and with wi-fi available I hope that I'll be able to keep you informed soon.

Best wishes from Somerset,

Karsten

[thomas]

Hi Karsten!

Nice to see you attend this concert and keep us updated. I wonder if she might sing one of her new songs?

Have fun and say "hello" if you have the chance to see her.

Best wishes,
Thomas

[dutchjoyce]

Hi Karsten,

Good to see you've arrived.
For tommorow ,enjoy the nice weather, and of course the concert !!!!

Looking forward, to the report and of course/maybe photographs....if possible.

Greetz Joyce

[mihizawi]

Have a nice concert, Karsten, it's the first public one this year, I think. (wait... the NZ concert was on January, wasn't it? well, then, it's the first concert in quite a long while)

Michal

[martindn]

Hi Karsten,

Have a good time with Hayley tomorrow. I know you will give us some wonderful photos if at all possible. I look forward to reading your report and seeing any photos you get.

First public performance in the Uk since the Barbican last December. It has been a long time as Michal says....

Martin D