Tony Christie and Herman's Hermits

There are not a lot of places that you can go to a nice nightclub and have live music that isn’t some raucous dance party. I’m talking about the classy, everyone is dressed up, enjoying a nice meal and watching a great singer and a big band behind him or her. However, Tony Christie has been managing to keep this tradition alive.
Sveltely dressed in a clean cut white blazer and sheen black slacks with a bow tie to bring it all together, Tony comes onto stage from behind a gold curtain as the band starts to play. Armed with a smile and a microphone, Tony is the epitome of class and style. His voice transports you to another time, a time where maturity wasn’t just an act; it was a normal thing that occurred in all people. The audience members become so energized and erupt in applause as soon as he starts to sing, and immediately after the song finishes. The crowd is full of people of all ages, and everyone seems to enjoy the music. By the end of the show everyone is standing on their feet applauding, even long after he has taken his leave from the stage.

The Happy Together Tour was one that I had my eye on for a long time, even before the tickets were released, and I couldn’t believe it when the day finally came. All of the acts were absolutely fantastic, but Herman’s Hermits really stood out for me, and it seemed the entire crowd! It’s hard to believe that these guys formed way back in 1963, but boy have they still got it! They sure have.
The vibe at the show was great, everyone was energised and buzzing from the previous acts. The sound was fantastic, and the lighting added spectacularly to the performance value. When Herman’s Hermits came on stage, they were welcomed by a reasonable applause, but it appeared that the audience didn’t know what they were in for – by the end of the set everyone was jumping around, shouting, and singing along.
Nostalgia is a great thing, and hearing tracks like No Milk Today and Mrs Brow, You’ve got a Lovely Daughter had the crowd reminiscing and singing along. Even the younger members of the audience were jamming along to the catchy hooks and melodies half way through their set. This really was a gig for everyone, one not to miss!