Friday, 7 February 2014

“The Jam bassist announces acoustic gig with Q&A session” reports the Canterbury Times


FANS of The Jam can ask questions of the band's former bassist when he performs at the Kings Hall in Herne Bay.

Bruce Foxton will take to the stage with Russell Hastings as From The Jam for an acoustic gig on May 3.

The pair will perform a selection of songs from The Jam’s extensive back catalogue and songs from Bruce’s new album Back In The Room, and will hand over the microphone to the audience for a question and answer session.

Bruce said the gig was a rare opportunity to hear The Jam's songs stripped down to the melodies.

He said: "We played some acoustic shows earlier this year and it was a revelation how well the songs work acoustically.

"It’s a testament to a good song that they have stood the test of time and don’t need a full band and big production in order to work so well."

The gig will include classic such as Down In The Tube Station At Midnight, Going Underground, Town Called Malice and The Modern World as well as favourites including Strange Town, When You’re Young and Start. Bruce and Russell will also perform songs from Back In The Room which was released in 2012 to great acclaim.

Russell added: "The reaction to the acoustic shows has been great, people really get into the songs and the Q&A brings the audience and us together for the evening which is so special."

The Jam were one of the biggest-selling bands in British history, and in 2000 Q magazine placed All Mod Cons at Number 50 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever.

From The Jam toured the UK in 2007, finishing with a concert at Brighton Centre on 21 December 2007 to mark the 25th anniversary of The Jam's final show. They have also toured the United States and Canada, selling out in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago and New York. In March 2008, they toured Australia and New Zealand.

The Herne Bay gig is on Saturday, May 3 and tickets cost £25. For more information or to book call 01227 787787 or visit www.thekingshall.com

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