Leroy Hutson Live At The Ritz, Manchester - 29.05.14

[Guest sutdoggydog]

Soul Motion & Musical Therapy, in association with Band on the Wall present the legendary Leroy Hutson, hailed by Rolling Stones Magazine as Soul Music’s best kept secret, live in Manchester for the first time.

 

One of the most underrated soul producers of the ‘70s, multi-talented producer, singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Leroy Hutson began his career in various vocal groups around his hometown of Newark, NJ, in the ‘60s, but saw his early success as a co-writer for Howard University roommate Donny Hathaway’s 1970 hit single “The Ghetto.” Hutson would later replace Curtis Mayfield in 1971 as the lead singer in The Impressions and stayed with them until 1973, when he followed in Mayfield’s footsteps and launched his own solo career. His smooth, imaginative productions set the bar very high for everyone at the label (including its owner) to follow suit. Although his lyrics were not as politically fueled as Mayfield’s, Hutson’s love-inspired songs were responsible for a string of mid-'70s classics for which he is best known.

Leroy will be performing the full repertoire live  with full band of his extensive catalogue including cult hits "so in love" "Lucky Fellow" "All Because Of You " "Lovers Holiday" & lots more.

 

Joining Leroy on this special night for real soul lovers are the Ohio born siblings John & Billy better Known as The Valentine Brothers. After starring in the musical “Wiz” they recorded the hit single “Moneys too tight to mention” (later recorded by Simply Red) and subsequently went onto record other soul classics including “Lonely Nights” & “Let Me Get Close To You”

 

Grab a ticket now while you still can! 

 

https://bandonthewall.org/events/4352/

[Jordirip]

I've got mine.

[Phil_H]

I've got mine too 

[Jordirip]

Friggin cancelled!!!! No info on the Ritz site as to why, only 'Due to unforseen circumstances'.

[Phil_H]

nooooooooooo  

[Daved]

Really? No announcement on the London gig on 31 May

[Guest Tadeusz]

Unforseen circumstances my arse. Why can't they give us a reason?

[Epic]

Poor ticket sales seems to be the reason - wonder if you get your "booking fee" returned with your refund ? 

[Jordirip]

Aparently it was due to lack ticket sales!! Can you believe it?! I would have thought tons of people would want to see Leroy with a full band playing all the 70's Curtom classic tunes. May be it wasn't marketed or advertised very well, I certainly didn't know about it until my brother mentioned it to me. I bet the London gig will be well attended, plenty of soul and rare groove boys into Leroy back in the day.

[Jordirip]

Poor ticket sales seems to be the reason - wonder if you get your "booking fee" returned with your refund ? 

 

No you don't! I got my ticket price and postage refunded but not the booking fee.