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A Little Summer Time a Lotta Gigs!
It’s been a packed summer touring with Mike and the Mechanics with still some dates to round off the year before group are smashing 2015 with their “The Hits Tour” – it’s looking to be a treat.
Even with a packed schedule with Mike and the Mechanics, Andrew found space to do his own work and had a great time with the Studio Live Sessions earlier this month – performing and recording to tape in Liechtenstein at Little Big Beat Studios in front of a live audience. Check out this great teaser trailer of the Studio Live Sessions:
You can see more photos and information at www.studiolivesessions.com
What a great warm up for the next few coming months. As always Andrew will be working away with some great Gigs in both the UK and in Germany – August through to November.
If this has wet your appetite and you’re hungry for some Jazz this weekend why not catch Andrew for his next show – it’s proving a hot ticket with some great dining and great jazz this Sunday at Tongue and Groove Presents.
Andrew can’t wait – and neither can we.
Hope to see you there!
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New video for ‘Real Again’
Taken from his current album ‘The Beautiful Moment’ here’s Andrew’s official video for this powerful song…
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Something Beautiful video
Andrew has made a video for Something Beautiful taken from his new album The Beautiful Moment.
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The Beautiful Moment – Out Now!
The moment you have all been waiting for has now arrived. Andrew’s new studio album The Beautiful Moment is out now.
Buy the Album
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Exclusive Album News
We’re delighted to say that we’ve got some exciting album news from Andrew, we’ve been sent an early version of the cover for Andrew’s new album ‘Beautiful Moment’…
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World Hunger Day 2013
Andrew will be performing live at World Hunger Day 2013 – the event is going unplugged for the first time in a series of up close and personal live music sessions dedicated to Jazz, Soul, RnB and Gospel music in the heart of London’s Soho
Other performers include Joe McElderry, Anthony Strong, Barb Jungr, Jumoké Fashola, London Community Gospel Choir, Mari Wilson, Omar, Randolph Matthews and Tammy Weis.
Talking about the concert Andrew said:
“With Jazz in the very heart and soul of my musical craft, I can’t think of a better time and place to showcase the journey of my 25 year career and what better cause than to step up myself for the end of Hunger and Poverty. I am sure all my fellow artists for this special concert season are as happy as I am to donate our collective talents in order that others have the opportunity to build a brighter future for themselves. This effort is all about partnership and success can be achieved and in our lifetime. As I’ve sung so many times, ‘Get ready…get ready for the dawning…”
After The Hunger Project UK’s successes of two sell-out concerts at the Apollo Victoria and the Royal Albert Hall in 2011 and 2012 respectively, this year’s World Hunger Day events move to an equally iconic venue – PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Soho, which was redesigned in April and now features artwork celebrating its jazz roots. Since 1969, PizzaExpress Jazz Club has welcomed on its stage some of the world’s greatest musicians including Ella Fitzgerald and Amy Winehouse.
This year, World Hunger Day 2013 falls on 28th May 2013 and will be celebrated throughout the extended May Bank Holiday weekend with six exciting shows (26th and 28th May 2013 inclusive). The entire weekend will be hosted by Award-winning Broadcaster, Journalist, Singer and Actress, Jumoké Fashola.
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Back in the studio
Since finishing gigging last year and taking a short break we’re delighted to say Andrew has headed straight back in the studio to work on the follow up to Addictive.
That got us thinking about the sort of album we’d love to hear Andrew make and so we thought we’d open up the question – so please tell us:
- What’s your favourite Roachford sing ever?
- How would the album you’d like Roachford to create next sound?
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Gig cancelled – Soundbar in Leigh
The gig that was scheduled to happen in September and then moved to 7th December in Leigh is cancelled due to issues with the venue.
If you have purchased tickets please approach the point of purchase for a refund.
Apologies for this, it’s out of our direct control – we’ll look for another venue in the area for a tour date in future.
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Private gig ticket competition
Andrew will be playing a private show for listeners of Superfly FM in Vienna on 18th October.
To have a chance of winning tickets visit the Superfly FM website for more information.
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Open air gig in Göttingen
Roachford will be performing with his band at an open-air show in Göttingen as part of their Summer of Culture.
You can find out more information on the Culture Summer website. Tickets can be purchased from Reservix.