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Friday 28 October 2022 7:30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Featuring The Tremeloes with Chesney Hawkes, Gary Puckett, Herman's Hermits, Marmalade, Spencer James and Gerry’s Pacemakers.

The Tremeloes featuring Chesney Hawkes  have sold in excess of 100 million records worldwide, including their number one hits 'Silence Is Golden', 'Suddenly You Love Me', 'Even The Bad Times Are Good', and '(Call Me) Number One'.

Directly from the USA, special guest  Gary Puckett  (Union Gap) with his hits highlighting the classic worldwide number one 'Young Girl', along with 'Lady Willpower' and 'Woman, Woman'.

One of the biggest selling bands of the 60s are now celebrating their 55th anniversary.  Herman's Hermits were formed in Manchester in 1964 and since then, the band has chalked up 23 hit singles, 10 hit albums, appeared in three major movies, and have sold in excess of 75 million records.

Champions of Scottish Beat in 1968, Marmalade  add another dimension to the sound of the classic pop song with their great harmonies. Their chart-toppers included 'Lovin’ Things', 'Reflections Of My Life', 'Falling Apart At The Seams', and their Lennon & McCartney composed number one hit 'Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da'.

A member of The Searchers since 1986, Spencer James now performs   with his own band - 60s Explosion.  Hear those wonderful hit songs, including 'Needles And Pins', 'Don’t Throw Your Love Away' and 'Sweets For My Sweet'.

Gerry's Pacemakers  will perform some of Gerry Marsden’s incredible hits, including 'I Like It', 'How Do You Do It', 'You’ll Never Walk Alone', and 'Ferry Cross The Mersey'.

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BOXSET – Albums 1991 – 2012

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Released: 2022 Label: Chrysalis Producer: Chrysalis

Chesney Hawkes will always be synonymous with the “The One And Only”, which was an international hit spending 5 weeks at number one in the UK and hitting the top 10 in the US. His career is so much more than that and he has continued to write, record and tour, releasing 4 studio albums over the interweaving years since his debut single.

This 112 track career spanning 5CD/1DVD package compiled and overseen by Chesney himself, collating all the albums along with all the b-sides, remixes, previously unreleased demos/outtakes along with a DVD bringing together all his promo clips along with bonus material and international videos, Top Of The Pops, and live performances. This set is packaged in a clamshell box with card wallets and a 24 page booklet.

• The One and Only
• Nothing Serious
• Feel So Alive
• I’m a Man Not a Boy
• It’s Going Be Tough
• Torn in Half
• I’m Young
• Secrets of the Heart
• Ordinary Girl
• Crazy World Like This

Bonus Tracks

• Waiting for the Night (Bonus Track)
• Torn in Half (Bonus Track)
• Secrets Of The Heart (Bonus Track)
• I’m a Man Not A Boy (Bonus Track)
• Tell Me Something I Don’t Know
• What’s Wrong With This Picture
• Help Me To Help Myself
• Black Or White People
• Missing You Already
• One Of Those Days
• Fairweather Christian
• The Family Way
• Every Little Tear
• Friends And Lovers (Bonus Track)
• It Hurts When I Laugh (Bonus Track)
• What’s Wrong With This Picture? – Dakeyne’s Interference Mix (Bonus Track)
• What’s Wrong With This Picture? – 12” Dance Mix (Bonus Track)
• Stay Away Baby Jane
• Don’t Just Stand There
• Another Fine Mess
• Failing Light
• Blissfully Unaware
• English Dream
• Seven Of Sundays
• Come And Get It
• Please Bring Me Down
• Staring At The Sun
• Stay Away Baby Jane – Axton Speedway Remix (Bonus Track)

Janice Long BBC Sessions

• Sand – Janice Long BBC Session (Bonus Track)
• Oh So Dull – Janice Long BBC Session (Bonus Track)
• Next Life – Janice Long BBC Session (Bonus Track)
• Flashback Heroine
• Real Life Love
• Caught Up In Circles
• Always Have, Always Will
• John Lennon Lived Here
• Let That Be Enough
• The One And Only – Acoustic
• Let That Be Enough – Original Demo
• John Lennon Lived Here – ’92 Demo
• Always Have, Always Will – Demo
• Till You Know What You Want – Demo
• Gravity’s Gone – Demo
• I Wanna Be Somebody – Demo
• Love Lies Bleeding – Demo
• Watching Over You – Demo
• Please Bring Me Down – Heavy Demo

Film Master Mixes

• Brain Train
• Secrets Of The Heart
• Taking the Blame
• Torn In Half
• The One And Only – Monitor Mix
• Move On – Live at Abbey Road
• Friday Night At Hollywood – Demo
• She’s The One
• The One And Only – 2005 Remix
• I’m A Man Not A Boy – Original Demo
• Nothing Serious – Original Demo
• I’m Young – Alt. Song
• Peggy Sue – Unreleased
• Tell Me Something I Don’t Know – JM Kitchen Sink Mix
• Sometimes – JM Kitchen Sink Mix
• Fairweather Christian – Demo

Promo Videos

• I’m A Man Not A Boy
• What’s Wrong With This Picture?

Bonus Material

• The One And Only – International Version
• The One and Only – Doc Hollywood Version
• I’m A Man Not A Boy (Alt. edit)
• The One And Only – Top Of The Pops – 14/3/91
• The One And Only – Top Of The Pops – 28/3/91
• The One And Only – Top Of The Pops – 25/4/91, Live in Mannhelm ’90
• The One And Only

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Sixties gold, the final tour.

THE TREMELOES -Multi-Platinum Hit recording Stars of The 60’s, with Worldwide Hits such as “Silence Is Golden”, “Here Comes My Baby”, “Suddenly You Love Me”, “Call Me (No 1)” “ My Little Lady”, “Even The Bad Times Are Good” and Many More  

MARMALADE – Champions of Scottish Beat in 1968, adding another dimension to the sound of the classic pop song, with their great harmonies. Chart toppers included, “Lovin’ Things”, ‘Reflections Of My Life”, “Falling Apart At The Seams”, and their Lennon & McCartney composed No 1 smash hit “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da”

STEVE ELLIS – The original lead vocalist and founder of Love Affair who had five Top 20 singles, “Rainbow Valley”, “Bringing On Back The Good Times”, “A Day Without Love” including their classic No.1 Everlasting Love .

SPENCER JAMES SEARCHERS, Lead singer of The Searchers since 1986 , Hear those wonderful Hit songs, including “Needles And Pins”, “Don’t Throw Your Love Away” “Sweets For My Sweet” “Love Potion No 9” and many more!

GERRY’S PACEMAKERS – performing some of Gerry Marsden’s massive hits, including “I like It”, “ How Do You Do It”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, “I’m The One”, and “Ferry Cross The Mersey”.

MAMAS AND PAPAS uk – Reliving all the wonderful Hits of the 60’s Flower Power era. With Huge Hits such as: “California Dreamin’ ”, “Monday, Monday”, “Dedicated To The One I Love”. “I Saw Her Again”, “Creeque Alley!

2024 LINE UP AND TOUR DATES

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Gerry's Pacemakers

Spencer James, Searchers

• The Tremeloes

Mamas & Papas UK

Gary Puckett

Herman's Hermits

Gerry's Pacemakers featuring Tony Young

Spencer James lead singer of The Searchers with 60's Explosion

The Tremeloes featuring Chesney Hawkes

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THE TREMELOES

Multi-Platinum Hit recording Stars of The 60’s, with Worldwide Hits such as “Silence Is Golden”, “Here Comes My Baby”, “Suddenly You Love Me”, “Call Me (No 1)” “ My Little Lady”, “Even The Bad Times Are Good” and Many More

Champions of Scottish Beat in 1968, adding another dimension to the sound of the classic pop song, with their great harmonies. Chart toppers included, “Lovin’ Things”, ‘Reflections Of My Life”, “Falling Apart At The Seams”, and their Lennon & McCartney composed No 1 smash hit “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da”

STEVE ELLIS

The original lead vocalist and founder of Love Affair who had five Top 20 singles, “Rainbow Valley”, “Bringing On Back The Good Times”, “A Day Without Love” including their classic No.1 Everlasting Love .

SPENCER JAMES, SEARCHERS

Lead singer of The Searchers since 1986.  Hear those wonderful Hit songs, including “Needles And Pins”, “Don’t Throw Your Love Away” “Sweets For My Sweet” “Love Potion No 9” and many more!

GERRY’S PACEMAKERS

Performing some of Gerry Marsden’s massive hits, including “I like It”, “ How Do You Do It”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, “I’m The One”, and “Ferry Cross The Mersey”.

• MAMAS AND PAPAS uk

Reliving all the wonderful Hits of the 60’s Flower Power era. With Huge Hits such as:

“California Dreamin’ ”, “Monday, Monday”, “Dedicated To The One I Love”. “I Saw Her Again”, “Creeque Alley!

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Chesney Hawkes releases 2022 Nik Kershaw mix of ‘The One and Only’

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Chesney Hawkes has released a new version of his classic hit The One and Only . 

Originally released in 1991, the track was lifted from the soundtrack to the movie ‘Buddy’s Song’ and took the singer to the top of the charts. 

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The new mix has been remixed by original writer and producer Nik Kershaw and is available on digital platforms now. 

It comes ahead of Chesney’s new 30-year retrospective box set ‘ The Complete Picture: The Albums 1991-2012 ’ –  a 5CD/1DVD collection documenting the star’s career from 1991 to 2012.

Included are the studio albums ‘Buddy’s Song’, ‘Get The Picture’, ‘Another Fine Mess’ and ‘Real Life Love’, alongside a bonus disc of rarities, B-sides and remixes.

“It has been a very fun, cathartic experience revisiting all these tracks from the past,” says Chesney. “I am really proud of the finished product. I hope you like it too!”

‘The Complete Picture: The Albums 1991-2012’ is  available to pre-order . 

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In Conversation With Chesney Hawkes

by Billy Vitch | May 4, 2022 | ARTIST INTERVIEWS

A week or two ago NSGs Billy Vitch had the opportunity to sit down and Zoom with 90s Brit teen icon Chesney Hawkes. Chesney Hawkes exploded onto Radios and TVs around the world with his No1 Hit ‘The One and Only’ in 1991 after the release of the film ‘Buddy’s song’ in which he starred alongside The WHO’s frontman, Rodger Daltrey.

Billy got to chat with chesney about the highs and lows of mega stardom at such a young age in this interview and find out where that stardom took him and what life is like for him now..

Today I find myself sitting at my computer waiting for a zoom guest to arrive. It’s around 6.20 pm UK time and my guest should be appearing on my screen any minute now.  I’m a little nervous as my guest was one of the biggest stars in the UK when I was around 11 years old and I honestly believe that I had my first slowie dance at the school disco to his No1 hit song… 

It’s currently 10.20 am in LA where my guest is right now and I’m starting to get a little worried that we may have misinterpreted our timing. Fortunately, my worrying has all been for nothing, and the wonderful, ever youthful looking Mr. Chesney Hawkes appears on my screen with a big welcoming smile!

Billy: So hello Chesney, and welcome. Thank you for coming. How are you today and what have you been up to so far?

Chesney: Thank you for having me. Today’s been crazy , I’m in Los Angeles and it is early morning for me, it’s like 10:30 in the morning for me and I’ve been up since 3.30 Am! I took my wife to the airport as she’s going off somewhere on a trip, but it’s one of those things isn’t it,  do you go back to bed or not? So I thought, Nah, bugger it. I’m just gonna stay up and did a bit of recording, took the dogs for a walk, did some work and you know, I feel like I’ve done a full day’s work already and it’s only 10 o’clock!

Billy: I think there’s a blessing in that though, sometimes isn’t there like when you wake up early and you realise how much you can actually do in a day and it’s still only morning.

Chesney: Yeah, you can achieve so much, it’s pretty amazing and you know, you read about or hear about these successful people, high achievers, and a lot of them do actually get up really early and get their workout sorted by five o’clock! A lot of the time I’ve got to deal with English time so the earlier the better for me. I do like to be up early and as I’ve got older, I’ve gone from being a kind of nocturnal musician type to being up with the lark, which is quite nice. I think it’s good for your mental health as well.

Billy: So the year is 1989. What are you doing? And are you aware at all by this time that within a year or two, you are going to be one of the hottest artists to come out of the UK?

Chesney: That’s a good question. Well I was 17 and I had actually just got the part of Buddy in the film “ Buddy’s Song “ co-starring Rodger Daltrey , so I had an idea.

Billy: Wow so you already knew in 1989?

Chesney: Yeah, you know it was a pretty long process actually and I guess that’s the way it works with feature films, you know, it’s like you get the part, then you wait for nine or ten months to start filming and then you do the filming and you know, then they gotta do all the editing and all that. So it’s a pretty big process. So yeah I was young. I was really young when I got that part, but up to that moment, I was literally playing piano in bars and pubs around my area. I was like the piano man! I was playing Elton John and John Lennon and Stevie Wonder songs.

I’d grown up around music, my dad was in the well-known band ‘ The Tremeloes ‘ so all dad’s mates were all kinds of 60s superstars you know. The house was like guitars propped up in every corner and so like I don’t know, fame, wasn’t weird to me, you know what I mean? So in a kind of an odd way when it eventually kind of came to my time to start releasing records or whatever, it didn’t feel odd. Right? Don’t get me wrong it was a weird experience for anyone to go through something like that but you know at 17 I was just excited about the future. I was writing songs all the time and I was playing gigs with my band, I was playing piano in pubs and stuff like that you know, and I had just gotten this part and so I was waiting, I was kind of like waiting in the wings as it were.

Billy: That makes a lot of sense!

Billy: So I was 11 or 12 when your hit single “ The One and Only ” came out and obviously it was everywhere! Admittedly millions of teen fans, boys and girls, myself included either wanted to be Chesney Hawkes or they wanted to marry him. I guess to a lot of fans, it looked like you had everything, you were living the dream, but what was the actual reality of that?

Chesney: Yeah I mean probably very different to what you’ve just described. Part of it was a dream you know because as a young man and a young musician it was everything that I ever wished for, I got to experience touring around the world and there were times when I didn’t know where I was waking up. I’d wake up in New York and then I’d be like, where are we going today? Oh you’re going to Sweden to do TV, then you’ve got MTV in London then after that you’re gonna end up in Belgium, you’re doing a gig, you know, that’s kind of what my life was like. So in one way I kind of missed out on that right of passage you know, university life, like all my friends, we’re all doing.

Billy: It’s a massive trade off, isn’t it?

Chesney: Yeah It was a bit of a trade off but the other thing about it that you don’t really think about is that my life was not my own, I mean I didn’t have that kind of ability to just get up and go to the pub. 

Billy: You were sort of owned in a way weren’t you by the industry, you’re like a commodity?

Chesney: Yeah, yeah, exactly. I was very much so you know, I couldn’t just kind of decide that I wanted to go to the cinema with friends or do whatever and I only really got to experience that kind of life, you know years and years, after all that, and it was all a bit of a shock to me because, you know, at that point people were like getting me up, taking me places, you know, doing stuff for me, I had teams and people doing stuff, It’s just the way it was so it is good and bad in a way and of course when you have that kind of exposure and that kind of fame there’s always, there’s always another side to it, you know what I mean? So I experienced that as well and that was hard. I’m quite glad that it didn’t stay that way for me though, mainly because I feel like I have managed to have a somewhat ordinary life.

Billy: You’ve experienced both worlds now?

Chesney: I kind of have you know, I’m a father of three and I’m so lucky to have been around for their childhood and be there for the school runs and the nappies and all that kind of stuff. 

Billy: As you know we are a Liverpool based music magazine. I was out having a pint with my friend Cammy who happened to be in Liverpool band ‘The La’s’ and his partner on Sunday and his partner told me that you’re a massive fan of them! You seem to like a lot of historical scouse bands, like The Beatles, Gerry And The Pacemakers to name but a few, Gerry Marsden was a family friend wasn’t he? What is it about the city and its music that you are so drawn to? 

Chesney: The La’s , a great band, and well obviously The Beatles are everything. I mean, without The Beatles you don’t have anything, haha. My son said to me today, Dad, would you rather have no Beatles Or no football? I was like, oh, That’s a tough one man!

Billy: Mindblow! 

Chesney:  I’ll let you ponder on that one haha. 

Billy: It’s like Pandora’s box that one isn’t it? haha.

Chesney: It is, haha, you open up a whole can of worms. so for me, Liverpool has always been kind of like that magical place. It’s just where they came from you know? and so I always loved coming to Liverpool, I’ve got fantastic and wonderful Liverpudlian friends and I just love the spirit of the city. You know, I love the people. I love the banter and the comic value of everyone. Everyone’s got a great joke here and there and I’m also a massive football fan, I grew up in the eighties and ‘Liverpool FC’ were always at the top of the league.

Billy: So like Your interest in the music though, do you think it’s more to do with a collection of those experiences that draw you to Liverpool music itself? Or is it something about the music? 

Chesney: Well, I mean, if I take the music just on its own merit, it’s just music that I love. Whether it comes through that kind of Liverpudlian spirit I don’t know. The Beatles are my favourite. I love bands like The La’s and Gerry And The Pacemakers , obviously. ‘Gerry Marsden’ from the band was an old mate of my dad’s so it could be something to do with that, I mean, it must be something to do with where they come from. 

Billy: I think Liverpool music’s very steeped in history, you know, Irish roots and things, and I think football’s synonymous with a lot of Liverpool music, like ‘ The Farm ‘ and other bands?

Chesney: Yeah, I still love The Farm as well. God, God, we would bump into each other, doing promotional stuff. They were always really, really lovely to me.

Billy: Your rise to fame was meteoric, to say the least! Do you feel there was much support during this period? I see a lot of younger artists now who have extremely fast success but end up burnt out. What are your thoughts on this and what do you think can be done differently in means of support available for young artists?

Chesney: My own experience was a little different because I have a really supportive, lovely family that had kind of been through similar things with my father, you know? My brother is the drummer in my band and has always been so for me we got to experience it together. He’d keep my head from going through the clouds, you know, he’d call me an idiot if I needed it, so it helped to have family members around me.

Billy: Like the Bee Gees?

Chesney: Kind of yeh, ‘Bee Gees’ or even ‘Oasis’ , I know they don’t get on, but like, you know, at least they had each other. Or like ‘The Kinks’ , you know, same, they’ve got each other. They still fought on stage, but they had each other.

The support system that you are talking about or the lack of support from the record industry and more so I think the kind of reality TV stuff that’s what you were alluding to, some of these kids that have come into fame fast, you know. Here’s the thing, my dad early, early on gave me this piece of advice, He said, Don’t believe the hype, don’t believe the good stuff, don’t believe the bad stuff because if you take any of it on, it’s gonna change your psyche. Yeah? And there’s always another side, you know, there’s always the other side of the hill as it were, you don’t think about that when you’re young and impressionable, lot of these kids come into fame just really wanting the fame and when they get it you know, their front page of the of magazines.

Billy: It’s not that good is it when it actually happens? Like they lose stuff, a lot of other things as you mentioned earlier on about your privacy?

Chesney: Well yeah, exactly. You lose all of that stuff, but you also think if you believe the hype, you believe what they say, you believe what the papers are saying. You believe what the public is saying about you, you’re the greatest thing since sliced bread, you know, and if you start to believe all that stuff you don’t see that there’s gonna be another side to it. And when they get through the machine and then spat out the other side without any support, there’s gonna be mental health issues, you know, and that has happened and a lot as well. Now, because I write and produce for young artists I’ve kinda fallen into that kind of mentorship a little bit. I feel like maybe I can offer some good advice having been through the machine myself and that’s one of the things I always say is what my dad said to me early, early days is don’t ever believe any of it, cos it’s all Bullshit! 

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Billy: I guess it’s hard not to mention the pandemic obviously and even harder to find anything positive to say about it. but you seem to have with releasing your five-CD box set, titled “ The Complete Picture: The Albums 1991-2012 “ . What motivated you to release all of your work as a compilation right now? And what would you like your fans to get from listening to it?

Chesney: I actually had a good experience with the pandemic, it was so hard for people and I guess I just diversified, which we all had to do. So many people were affected financially, it was a terrible time. Don’t get me wrong, it was really, really difficult, but you know, my life normally is me spending a lot of time away from my family, touring and things and iv  always had that kind of like, ah, I really wanna balance this a little bit more and be able to spend more time with my family cos that’s my priorities now, you know so the pandemic just kind of just did exactly that for me, it allowed me to get off the train and just, just stop and breathe fresh air for a moment and I got to spend all this time with my family here. We went on dog walks as a family, had dinners together, and even played board games and watched family movies and I loved that. 

Billy: Well that’s something you couldn’t really do normally isn’t it? I think a lot of people work and fight against providing for the family and have the quality time together that the lockdowns offered a lot of families?

Chesney: Yeah absolutely. It’s a balance isn’t it in life, and I felt like I hadn’t quite kind of secured that balance in the right way. The scale was kind of slightly lifted towards my work so it really, really was a wonderful time for me in that respect, I mean I’m back on tour now and it’s great, great to be on a stage again but I loved that family time that the lockdowns offered.

Well, I did all sorts of things during the pandemic. I finished a musical called “ The One ” which is loosely based on my early days. I recorded the album through lockdown with a bunch of fantastic singers and put it out on it’s on my YouTube channel , go and check it out is quite fun. I started a podcast about mental health called “ We are all a bit mental “ , which is going, really well. We’re rebranding soon, but that’s been great. I finished an album that is coming out in the summer at some point and I put together this boxset. The reason I wanted to do it now is because it’s been 30 years since The One and Only, well, it’s actually 31, but I don’t count that last year so it’s 30 years. 

Billy: WOW it Seems like 15 years ago or something.

Chesney: I know it’s madness, isn’t it? It’s just crazy. I realise that most people, a lot of people out there that know me, will kind of find me synonymous with that one song and really, maybe only know me for the one song, you know? I have a wonderful fan base that’s very loyal, that have followed me over the years and they know all the music that I’ve put out over the years, you know, once an artist, always an artist, Billy! So I wanted to put it all together, a little kind of a box set of all of my albums up to this point for them.

It’s been fun, kind of like dipping into like the vault as it were, and finding all the old demos of songs that didn’t make it into the “Buddy’s Song” film and stuff like that. It’s been quite cathartic in a way and fans have really liked it because to hear these songs and they’re like, oh, wow, that was supposed to be in “ Buddy’s Song” , but it didn’t make it into Buddy’s song for whatever reason.

Billy: Oh wow Really? So there were a lot of songs that should have been in the film but never were?

Chesney : Yeah, yeah!

Billy: See most people and fans don’t know these things that happen behind the scenes do they, that there were more songs available for the film & With The One and Only becoming synonymous with Chesney Hawkes, it paints a picture that this is only who Chesney Hawkes is when there’s so much more to him as an individual and as a musician and songwriter.

Chesney: I appreciate you saying that Billy, but you know, I think there’s something kind of comic value about the fact that it’s called “The One and Only” , and that I’m kind of seen as that one hit wonder and whatever, I guess it all came together and made this like a perfect storm as it were.

Billy: I totally agree with the perfect storm theory!

Billy: So you still tour extensively on what you like to call the Heritage circuit and have shared the stage with some of the biggest artists in the world like Rick Astley, Belinda Carlisle, OMD, and The Human League to name but a few, yet you seem extremely humble, grateful and grounded. What do you think it is that makes you so and do you really understand the impact your music has had and continues to have on people’s lives?

Chesney: Hmm. Well, I’ll go back to what we were talking about earlier about family. My family kept me humble but then my wife has too, I was lucky to find my life partner at a very young age, I was only like 22, 23 years old when we met, and we’ve been married 25 years this year. Together 27 years and three kids and you know kids will keep you humble. I think I’m just generally a naturally positive person and I like people. I don’t really like the kind of taking on too much of that kind of personality, that kind of celebrity and fame thing. I’d rather just sit and have a pint with you in a pub than with someone famous or be at a celebrity party or whatever, you know what I mean.

Billy: I can understand that, definitely.

Billy: Do you really understand the impact your music has had on people’s lives?

Chesney: Well yes, I’ve had a lot of experiences and a lot of feedback from 30 years of it, you know, and I get messages all the time about how much in particular that song “ The One And Only” means to people.

Billy: I bet people have been married to it and everything haven’t they?

Chesney: Yeah and funerals too. There’s one story I’ll tell you that just kind of hit me. It’s hard this one and it’s kind of a sad story but you’ll understand why I’m telling you. There was a young man who apparently my song “The One and Only” was his favourite record and all his friends said that whenever he was in a pub or club and it came on, they would lift him up in the air and he’d be like yeah I am the one and only ! He’d be the guy at the top and they all knew him for this and his family all knew this about him and it was just kind of something they did, but then, unfortunately, he got cancer and he passed away at a young age, and at the funeral, they played “The One And Only” and as it came on his friends lifted the coffin. I heard this story after the funeral after one of his friends or his family contacted me and they just wanted me to know, and so what it did for me is it kind of reiterated in my mind the amazing effect that music can have because I feel like I’ve given up ownership of that record to people like that and it’s like I’m a custodian of the song and yes, I’ll play it and love playing it but I don’t feel like I own it anymore. I love the connections, the emotional connections that it’s made over the years as you say at weddings and stuff or for people who were at a club and the song was on when they met or they were at one of my concerts when they met or it was number one when their daughter was born or something like that I think is incredible. And there are so many of them.

Billy: One of my favourite songs of yours is an acoustic version of your No1 song “The One and Only”. I find it extremely emotive and it creates so many different emotions in me compared to when listening to the original, although they’re both the same song they’re just completely different songs. I think when I first heard it was probably during the lockdown and when I heard it, it was like, whoa, it really, really took my breath away. When you made the acoustic version was the intention there to make it so emotive and do you realise that it’s such a different song from the original? 

Chesney: I understand what you’re saying. Yeah, totally. As you could imagine over the years I’ve mucked about with that song in so many different ways from Reggae to Country to Death Metal haha, guitar picking, the lot but I’ve never felt comfortable with any of them really because this the record, the original record was so kind of iconic, you know and it’s hard to kind of screw with it, but I was working with a really fantastic musician in Norway , I call him my Nordic brother, his names ‘ Jon-Willy Rydningen ‘   and we were making my album “ Real Life Love ” , in 2012 and it was kind of a very emotional time in my life and I was kind of like finding myself in a way and discovering myself and we started just mucking about and he started playing this piano part and it just kind of fell into place, previously I hadn’t had that emotion, the same kind of emotional connection that you are talking about with the song before. I hadn’t realised that it was even there if you know what I mean, that connection to self, that’s what it’s about, I am the one and only.

Billy: I kinda got the sense of a lot of self reflection in that version, it felt like you were really reflecting and looking back on your life?

Chesney: Yeah, totally, and for me, it was very emotional and maybe that’s where it comes through in the vocal because it was like rediscovering an old friend that you didn’t realise you loved.

It’s a beautiful arrangement and I can’t take a hell of a lot of credit for that. Jon the piano player, he’s just such a beautiful, beautiful man and a beautiful musician and he really encapsulated the emotion in it. My vocal, I just felt it, you know, and I think there was a connection there between us that just kind of worked.

Billy: Iv been wondering a lot about that version so thank you!

Billy: So a bit of a fun question…If you could pick three people from history to sit down and have dinner with who would they be and why?

Chesney : Um, well, first of all, I would choose, I’ll go for John Lennon  from a musical point of view because for me he was kind of like the soul of The Beatles , John’s my man! I mean, he’s just the man, you know, what can you say? They say you shouldn’t meet your idols right because apparently, they could be an awkward bugger, haha, but what I love about him is he was more than a musician. He was more than just a songwriter, he was very open and real with his lyrics, you know, I love the way he would even mention names like, you know, where he is talking about Yoko . He actually said, Yoko , I love that about him and that he was just very vulnerable and open in his songwriting, which you know, I would love to talk to him about.

Chesney: My next one, I’m gonna go with Nelson Mandela , just what an incredible life that man had and what a difference in this world he made, you know, I mean he kind of encapsulates that change in this world so he would be my number two. Um, God, what would we talk about? I mean, where would you start with Nelson Mandela? He was an extreme as well. I mean, you don’t get much more of a change do you than he made in himself, just Incredible.

Chesney: Goodness, my third one, I’m gonna have to go with another musician. I’m going with Prince . For me Prince was the greatest ever, and nobody will ever beat him as far as talent, you know, an overall talent he was a phenomenon and no one will ever touch that talent and I would have loved to been able to have picked his brains, haha, you know.

Billy: He had a lot of humility I feel, again like John Lennon, I guess.

Chesney: Yeah, yeah, absolutely and very vulnerable and you know the music he made was the music to my teenage years and I’m honestly not sure that without the Beatles and Prince that I would be doing what I do now.

Billy: As some of us know, your father Len “Chip” Hawkes was and is a big star in his own right from being in the British supergroup, ‘ The Tremeloes ‘. What was it like growing up around him and his rock star friends?

Chesney: Yeah, it was wild. I’ll give you kind of like a broad outlook of what it was like as kids for us. My parents were friends with all these people, all these sixties bands, like Gerry And The pacemakers, Marmalade, The Searchers, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich who were a sixties band, and The fortunes . I mean all these people he was mates with, he knew all the Radio 1 DJs like Mike Read was a friend of theirs and so it was wild, they used to throw these parties where they would be kind of little stages for them to perform on. A lot of the time we would get up for school, me and my brother and sister and we’d have to kind of like step oversleeping “musicians” haha.

Billy: What’s the future look like for Chesney Hawkes?

Chesney: I’ve got so much on, I’ve got the podcast, which I’m just ramping up for season three. Lots of touring, right through the year. I have my new album coming out in the summer. Iv got the box set, which is happening as well. 

The podcast is called “ We Are All A Bit Mental “ but we are actually rebranding and we’re gonna be called “ Ferguson Harrington Hawks” .I’ve also got the musical, which I’m hoping to get onto a stage at some point soon as well. 

Billy: That’s awesome, man! You’re still playing Liverpool rock in July?

Chesney: Yes. Let’s rock and I can’t wait!

Billy: Thank you so much for your time Chesney its been a blast!

Chesney: Oh, it’s a pleasure meeting you Billy, really! Thank you for having me. Take it, easy mate.

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By Jon Freeman

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Kenny Chesney has firmed up plans for a stadium tour that will kick off next spring. The Here and Now: 2022 Stadium Tour are Chesney’s first live dates to be announced since having to table his 2020 Chillaxification Tour last spring as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold.

The Here and Now trek gets underway April 23rd at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, with many of the locations Chesney had previously announced for the Chillaxification Tour now on his 2022 itinerary. Those include Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium, and Arlington, Texas’ AT&T Stadium. Other cities on the tour, which makes weekly stops through the end of August, include Nashville, Seattle, and Denver. Chesney will wrap things up next year on August 26th and 27th with a two-night stand at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Tickets are on sale now. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the corresponding 2022 shows, and refunds are available for the next 30 days.

“We’re calling the tour Here And Now 2022, because when we get together, there is  only  the present – and it’s so electric and good, I know I don’t want it to end,” Chesney said in a statement.

Chesney is one of a very small number of country artists gearing up for stadium-level tours. Garth Brooks will launch his in July 2021, with shows booked in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Cincinnati, and Nashville.

Kenny Chesney’s Here and Now: 2022 Stadium Tour dates:

April 23 – Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium May 7 – St. Louis, MO @ Busch Stadium May 14 – Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Field May 21 – Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium May 28 – Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium June 4 – Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium June 11 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Heinz Field June 18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field June 25 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field July 2 – Kansas City, MO @ GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium July 9 – Bozeman, MT @ Bobcat Stadium July 16 – Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field July 23 – Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium July 30 – Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High August 6 – Minneapolis, MN @ U.S. Bank Stadium August 13 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium August 20 – Detroit, MI @ Ford Field August 26 – Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium August 27 – Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The city of Tampa is nearly 24 hours out from country music star, Kenny Chesney, performing at Raymond James Stadium.

The “Sun Goes Down” concert is taking place at the stadium starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Chesney will be joined by other music icons; Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney, and Uncle Kracker.

Nearly 50,000 people are expected to attend the concert, which may contribute to a few traffic jams in the city. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to allot extra travel time, especially in the mid-to-late afternoon.

Heavy traffic is anticipated on popular roadways including Dale Mabry Highway, Himes Avenue, Columbus Drive, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

Tom McEwen Boulevard will be closed between Dale Mabry and Himes Avenue beginning at 8 a.m. Drivers not attending the concert are advised to seek alternate routes on Saturday afternoon.

The stadium will open its parking lots beginning at 10 a.m. and all gates will open at 4 p.m.

Tickets for the concert at Raymond James are still available and can be purchased here .

After his stop in Florida, Kenny Chesney will continue his tour in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 27.

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Finding tickets three times after selling out, the country star played to 60,529 in Tampa

It looked like Raymond James Stadium’s famed pirate ship was rocking on a sea of humans, hands in the air as Kenny Chesney delivered two hours of back-to-back life-affirming hits to a beyond sold-out crowd at his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour kick-off. With 60,529 tickets sold – including an unprecedented wave of standing-room-only tickets in the North Zone Plaza – the audience seemed as hungry for the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar’s music as Chesney was to throw it all down on that stage.

It was a night of surges and highlights. Telling the packed crowd they’d been in rehearsals since February and were so glad to be playing for actual human beings, the audience cheered even harder. Often it felt like a competition to see who could out-love the other, as the audience pulled an extra last chorus of “American Kids” and sang so loud it poured onto the stage during “The Good Stuff.”

From the moment Chesney came down the drum riser, the band full-tilt into “Living in Fast Forward,” it was obvious they’d come to play hard. A cascade of “Beer In Mexico” into “Keg in the Closet” into the five guitars blazing “KC/DC” march down the T, bringing the music as close to No Shoes Nation as possible, the momentum never stopped. Whether the sexy “Somewhere with You,” the countryfied Chris Stapleton-penned “Never Wanted Nothing More” or the gulp life down “Til It’s Gone,” it was song forward, muscular music sent into the near-perfect night.

“You think about it, you anticipate, you wait – and no matter how many times you’ve done this,” Chesney marveled after the show, “there is nothing like the way that crowd hits you. They came to sing, to cheer and just love the night, and they sure did.”

With the cars wrapped around the stadium before 9 am and folks in line not much later, No Shoes Nation came ready. Tiki bars, pirate flags, corn hole courts, grills’n’blenders and sundry skeletons created a tableau in the parking lot that was distinctly redolent of Chesney’s poets and pirates reality. That sense of friendship extended to the stage as well.

When Uncle Kracker emerged from the wings for “When The Sun Goes Down,” their multiple week No. 1, the crowd erupted in shrieks seeing the two friends reunited. As the song ended, production manager Ed Wannebo rambled onstage with the ceremonial massive margarita, but instead of one giant tumbler, he had a pair. With a toast, a drink and a laugh, they two shared Kracker’s remake of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away,” again with the crowd singing along in full voice.

“Nobody sings like No Shoes Nation,” Chesney says. “When I hear those voices coming back at us, how much they mean these songs, I feel like I’m home, and home is a really good place to be.”

Once again, presented by Blue Chair Bay Rum, Sun Goes Down 2024 brings all the high-velocity energy and songs people know by heart back to America’s favorite football stadiums.

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Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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Desperate Vladimir Putin plunges 22 million Russians into darkness in bitter -22C winter

Moscow is to be plunged into darkness as putin ordered rolling blackouts amid freezing temperatures, according to reports..

By  TIM MCNULTY

07:54, Sun, Jan 14, 2024 | UPDATED: 11:39, Sun, Jan 14, 2024

Moscow to have ‘rolling electricity blackouts’ (Image: Getty)

Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered rolling energy blackouts across Moscow as temperatures reach – 22C. The blackouts are said to cover the entire Moscow metropolitan area which has a total population of around 22 million. The order issued states that electricity is “not to exceed 12 hours per day” with the blackouts in place from January 14 through March 31 2024, according to  Ukraine  commentator Igor Sushko.

Sushko posted on X: “The entire Moscow metropolitan area, population 22 million, will have rolling blackouts of electricity “not to exceed 12 hours per day” from January 14 through March 31, 2024. – announced by the fascist state.”

It comes after a heating main ruptured at the Klimovsk Specialised Ammunition Plant in Podolsk, about 30 miles south of central Moscow, on January 4. As a result, tens of thousands of Russians are said to be without heat in their homes in the Moscow region due to subzero temperatures.

According to a map published by a Russian Telegram channel and circulated on various social media platforms, the affected areas include cities such as Khimki, Balashikha, Lobnya, Lyubertsy, Podolsk, Chekhov, Naro-Fominsk, and Podolsk.

Residents in Moscow, specifically Balashikha, Elektrostal, Solnechnogorsk, Dmitrov, Domodedovo, Troitsk, Taldom, Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Krasnogorsk, Pushkino, Ramenskoye, Voskresensk, Losino-Petrovsky, and Selyatino, are also experiencing power outages, according to other Russian media reports.

Power outages have been reported in St. Petersburg, Rostov, Volgograd, Voronezh, and Primorsky. Meanwhile, a huge fire t ore through a large warehouse  used by  Russia ’s largest online retailer south of St Petersburg on Saturday morning.

The blaze covered an area of 70,000 square meters, with 50,000 square meters of the Wildberries warehouse collapsing, according to  Russia ’s Emergency Situations Ministry. No casualties were reported.

Videos posted to social media appeared to show employees running down fire escapes and fleeing the scene. A video shot from a passenger jet flying nearby showed flames totally engulfing the warehouse, sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky.

(C)EXPRESS.CO.UK 2024

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Putin: We can better destroy our own grid ourselves…………………………………………………

And the hoarde just follows like blind idiots.

Vote for putler. He will cut your electricity bills for you.

12 hour a day blackouts for 10 weeks? Of course it will be back to normal a few days before the fake election. Perhaps we should send some drones to the north east and give them some of their own medicine….

What wonderful news. How many warmonger morons that are freezing their asses off and sitting in the dark are still for war? Instead of fixing the broken country, the idiots wage an expensive war.

You can bet your life that the area the siloviki live won’t suffer any power cuts.

Of course, not.

They still have warm feelings about killing Ukrainians and stealing their children. That should hold them over…..

they could always go to the front if they’re cold, it gets a bit hot there with the occasional blinding flash of light.

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