For more than three decades, Lindisfarne was Tyneside’s favourite band and audiences in Blyth now have the chance to get up close and personal with two of the bands leading lights.
Fans old and new at the towns, Phoenix Theatre on Saturday 29th October will hear at first hand how the band was formed, the story behind the hits and how they set a record for the most performances at Newcastle City Hall.
The Lindisfarne Story 2016 is written and performed by drummer/founder member Ray Laidlaw, and Billy Mitchell, front man for the final eight years of the group. Ray and Billy entertain the audience with tales of the band and perform acoustic versions of some of the band’s iconic songs such as Meet me on the Corner and Fog on the Tyne.
The show uses archive photographs, seldom seen TV appearances and an entertaining narration that guides the audience through almost fifty years of friendships and rock and roll history.
Drummer Ray Laidlaw recalls an earlier visit to Blyth with his previous band Brethren.
“We played the Yacht Club in South Harbour. It was a great gig but I must have been the only drummer ever to get seasick within a harbour.
”I’m glad our visit to The Phoenix is firmly on dry land and Billy and I are looking forward to seeing friends old and new and sharing The Lindisfarne Story to the canny folks of Blyth.”
The pair recently popped into the studios of Radio Northumberland in Cramlington to play songs and talk about their careers. The show, hosted by Keith Newman is airing regularly on radionorthumberland.com
Tickets available http://www.thephoenixtheatre.org.uk/whats-on/the-lindisfarne-story-1
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More Information from Keith Newman 07814 397951 Keith@highlightspr.co.uk
Photo Billy, Keith and Ray