August 15, 2024

Deacon Blue

Formed in 1985, thirty-six years after releasing their iconic debut album, Raintown, Deacon Blue, last year released ‘All The Old 45s’ – The Very Best of Deacon Blue together with a career-spanning anthology box set You Can Have It All – The Complete Albums Collection.

The band look forward to performing their hits including Dignity, Loaded, Wages Day, Real Gone Kid, I’ll Never Fall In Love Again, Your Swaying Arms, Twist & Shout, Your Town, The Hipsters and City Of Love and many more.  Vocalist and songwriter Ricky Ross is raring to go on this celebration of Deacon Blue’s brilliant back catalogue with their loyal fans. “We can’t wait to get on stage at Trentham and play All The Old 45s in such a stunning location.“

Deacon Blue are Ricky Ross, co-vocalist Lorraine McIntosh, Dougie Vipond (drums), Jim Prime (keyboards), Gregor Philp (guitar) and Lewis Gordon (bass).

Following the fantastic response to their arena tour last year, Deacon Blue are looking forward to performing countless chart-topping hits promising a night of unforgettable music and entertainment within the stunning Trentham Estate grounds.

With Special Guests Lightning Seeds and Hue & Cry

Lightning Seeds

Lightning Seeds are the brainchild of writer, singer, guitarist and producer Ian Broudie. Ian originally emerged from the post punk Liverpool music scene of the late seventies playing in the band Big in Japan which in turn led to him producing several bands, starting with Echo & The Bunnymen. 

In 1989 Ian as released his debut album as the Lightning Seeds Cloudcukooland featuring the hit single ‘Pure’. Second album Sense followed before the release of the seminal album Jollification in 1994 which has sold nearly 1 million copies to date. 

In 1996, the single ‘3 Lions’, recorded for the England football team’s Euro 96 campaign, topped the charts many times over. That same year Dizzy Heights and 1999’s Tilt were released to critical acclaim before Ian returned to his producer roots. Ian soon began to develop hit albums the likes of The Coral, The Zutons and many more.  

Hue & Cry

Scottish pop band Hue and Cry are embarking on a special 40th Anniversary Tour in 2024 to commemorate their outstanding four-decade legacy. Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane are set to take fans on a nostalgic journey through their illustrious career, delivering unforgettable performances with their full band. 

Since bursting onto the music scene in the 1980s, Hue and Cry have left an indelible mark on the UK music scene with their soulful sound, infectious energy, and thought-provoking lyrics. Their earlier albums, ‘Seduced and Abandoned’ and ‘Remote’, launched a lengthy career during which they have continued to captivate audiences with huge hits including ‘Labour of Love’, ‘Looking for Linda’, and ‘Ordinary Angel.’ 

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