62nd Blackpool Command Performance,Friday, April 8th, 2011...
Yet another sell out for this annual Glittering Show where the artistes are chosen from preview shows around the country.
Opening the show was that superb compere/comedian and Hull born Carl Schofield looking immaculate as always. Carl opened with a song and a few one liners.
He introduced the first act, boy girl duo from Lytham St. Anne’s called ‘On The Level’. John and Debbie make up this super duo, all the music came from John’s keyboards, he sang harmonies with Debbie who has a wonderful voice. She was dressed in a long turquoise evening dress, (Loved the shoes) John wore black trousers and a crisp white shirt. ‘Car Wash’ followed by Relight My Fire, a 50’s medley ‘Misty Blue’ were some of the songs they sang.
What an amazing entrance by Lee Lambert, a 17 years old singer / entertainer from Morley near Leeds; the lights were used to great effect and he appeared on the stage as if by magic; {Well Done Neil}; Lee just oozes charm, confidence and charisma. His performances belies his age. I have known Lee since he was a 10 years old fresh faced and excited boy who just lives for his music. Lee can be seen at Club Tropicana, one of the top entertainment venues where he will be appearing for a summer season from June onwards.
Tonight Lee appeared on stage looking immaculate as he always does and was in fine voice as he sang in his show; Cry Me A River, All That Matters To Me, Human and Amazed. The audience just loved his show
Hayley ‘J’ is a young lady from Leeds who has a fine voice and a great personality; she too has a good repertoire and always looks great on stage. Tonight she was wearing a sequinned evening dress; Hayley opened her show with a fantastic version of ‘One Night Only’ and she continued her set with ‘Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me’, My Cherie Amore’, ‘All The Lovers’ and ‘Run’’.
Dave Betton really needs no introduction; this man is a legend in both the clubs circuit and Blackpool where he is known as Mr Blackpool; he is a comedian and who has a fabulous tenor voice. He did a few impressions including John Wayne and Walter Brennan; hilarious to say the least Dave has been in the entertainment business for over 50 years.
He finished his set with a double impression of Elvis and Willie Nelson’s ‘You Were Always On My Mind’. The last few lines of the song were in Dave’s own fabulous tenor voice. Dave Betton truly is a legend.
Carl introduced Elite, a top male duo from Yorkshire; Chris Lafferty and Lee Camm the owners of great voices make up the duo. Elite started their show with ‘Take That’s ‘Hold Up A Light’. Looking trendy on stage they were wearing white designer jeans and Michael Jackson style Tunics. The choreography was excellent. ‘The Way You Look Tonight’, ‘Chasing Cars’, ‘Bad Romance’ and ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ were their songs; A superb performance’.
After a 30 minute interval Carl Schofield came back on stage with more of his priceless jokes; he introduced Johnny Dee also from Leeds and is best known for his tribute show to Neil Diamond he has a remarkably close sound to the great man. As always, very smart on stage and aside from his Neil Diamond show he has a wide variety of songs in his repertoire. Johnny opened his show with ‘Hot Stuff’ continuing with ‘Beautiful Noise’, ‘Forever In Blue Jeans’, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes’ and ‘This Is The Moment’.
Carl Schofield returned to the stage dressed in a quirky outfit and spread more happiness with his comedy; it was in this part of the show he did his famous Rap, in which he mentioned every act in order of appearance. He sang ‘Mustang Sally’ and finished this part of the show with a song about the Titanic. (You will have to go and see Carl for this).
Carl then introduced the lovely Michelle Montuori. I have seen this lady perform several times but never the same show twice; she has a wonderful repertoire and uses them to the full. Tonight Michelle looked stunning in a Black/Red/Silver and other colours, sequined evening gown. The coloured lights gave the effect of various colours. She opened her part of this most prestigious show with ’Over The Rainbow’ demonstrating her powerful voice; she also sang in her set, Valerie, a superb version of Mack The Knife and Don't Cry For Me Argentina sung with such feeling. Michelle Montuori is a natural comedienne and had the audience laughing loudly. Another great performer who incidentally cancelled a cruise to appear on the show.
Carl then introduced the final act of the night; Re-United, Father and son Ricky and Azzi along with Phil are an excellent male trio from South Wales; again, top class choreography as they sang and danced their way through, ‘’Hang On In There Baby’, Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Like Sister And Brother’ and many more; they closed their show to a standing ovation. What a superb and well produced show by Brian Cliff of Globe entertainments. Thanks must go to Alan Pilborough, Chairman of the Blackpool Concert Secretaries Federation and to ‘Neil’ for his superb sound and lights control. Everyone I spoke to said the atmosphere was to quote a famous line in a song, "Simply The Best".. Well done Neil. See you all there next year I hope.
Pictured :- Carl Schofield, Lee Lambert, Hayley, 'J', Dave Betton, Elite, Johnny Dee, Michelle Montuori, Re-United, Producer Brian Cliife and On The Level.
Yet another sell out for this annual Glittering Show where the artistes are chosen from preview shows around the country.
Opening the show was that superb compere/comedian and Hull born Carl Schofield looking immaculate as always. Carl opened with a song and a few one liners.
He introduced the first act, boy girl duo from Lytham St. Anne’s called ‘On The Level’. John and Debbie make up this super duo, all the music came from John’s keyboards, he sang harmonies with Debbie who has a wonderful voice. She was dressed in a long turquoise evening dress, (Loved the shoes) John wore black trousers and a crisp white shirt. ‘Car Wash’ followed by Relight My Fire, a 50’s medley ‘Misty Blue’ were some of the songs they sang.
What an amazing entrance by Lee Lambert, a 17 years old singer / entertainer from Morley near Leeds; the lights were used to great effect and he appeared on the stage as if by magic; {Well Done Neil}; Lee just oozes charm, confidence and charisma. His performances belies his age. I have known Lee since he was a 10 years old fresh faced and excited boy who just lives for his music. Lee can be seen at Club Tropicana, one of the top entertainment venues where he will be appearing for a summer season from June onwards.
Tonight Lee appeared on stage looking immaculate as he always does and was in fine voice as he sang in his show; Cry Me A River, All That Matters To Me, Human and Amazed. The audience just loved his show
Hayley ‘J’ is a young lady from Leeds who has a fine voice and a great personality; she too has a good repertoire and always looks great on stage. Tonight she was wearing a sequinned evening dress; Hayley opened her show with a fantastic version of ‘One Night Only’ and she continued her set with ‘Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me’, My Cherie Amore’, ‘All The Lovers’ and ‘Run’’.
Dave Betton really needs no introduction; this man is a legend in both the clubs circuit and Blackpool where he is known as Mr Blackpool; he is a comedian and who has a fabulous tenor voice. He did a few impressions including John Wayne and Walter Brennan; hilarious to say the least Dave has been in the entertainment business for over 50 years.
He finished his set with a double impression of Elvis and Willie Nelson’s ‘You Were Always On My Mind’. The last few lines of the song were in Dave’s own fabulous tenor voice. Dave Betton truly is a legend.
Carl introduced Elite, a top male duo from Yorkshire; Chris Lafferty and Lee Camm the owners of great voices make up the duo. Elite started their show with ‘Take That’s ‘Hold Up A Light’. Looking trendy on stage they were wearing white designer jeans and Michael Jackson style Tunics. The choreography was excellent. ‘The Way You Look Tonight’, ‘Chasing Cars’, ‘Bad Romance’ and ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ were their songs; A superb performance’.
After a 30 minute interval Carl Schofield came back on stage with more of his priceless jokes; he introduced Johnny Dee also from Leeds and is best known for his tribute show to Neil Diamond he has a remarkably close sound to the great man. As always, very smart on stage and aside from his Neil Diamond show he has a wide variety of songs in his repertoire. Johnny opened his show with ‘Hot Stuff’ continuing with ‘Beautiful Noise’, ‘Forever In Blue Jeans’, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes’ and ‘This Is The Moment’.
Carl Schofield returned to the stage dressed in a quirky outfit and spread more happiness with his comedy; it was in this part of the show he did his famous Rap, in which he mentioned every act in order of appearance. He sang ‘Mustang Sally’ and finished this part of the show with a song about the Titanic. (You will have to go and see Carl for this).
Carl then introduced the lovely Michelle Montuori. I have seen this lady perform several times but never the same show twice; she has a wonderful repertoire and uses them to the full. Tonight Michelle looked stunning in a Black/Red/Silver and other colours, sequined evening gown. The coloured lights gave the effect of various colours. She opened her part of this most prestigious show with ’Over The Rainbow’ demonstrating her powerful voice; she also sang in her set, Valerie, a superb version of Mack The Knife and Don't Cry For Me Argentina sung with such feeling. Michelle Montuori is a natural comedienne and had the audience laughing loudly. Another great performer who incidentally cancelled a cruise to appear on the show.
Carl then introduced the final act of the night; Re-United, Father and son Ricky and Azzi along with Phil are an excellent male trio from South Wales; again, top class choreography as they sang and danced their way through, ‘’Hang On In There Baby’, Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Like Sister And Brother’ and many more; they closed their show to a standing ovation. What a superb and well produced show by Brian Cliff of Globe entertainments. Thanks must go to Alan Pilborough, Chairman of the Blackpool Concert Secretaries Federation and to ‘Neil’ for his superb sound and lights control. Everyone I spoke to said the atmosphere was to quote a famous line in a song, "Simply The Best".. Well done Neil. See you all there next year I hope.
Pictured :- Carl Schofield, Lee Lambert, Hayley, 'J', Dave Betton, Elite, Johnny Dee, Michelle Montuori, Re-United, Producer Brian Cliife and On The Level.