JHB's first trip to the legendary Bannerman's accompanied by the inestimable Heather Findlay! Bannerman's lies in the heart of the city, just 5 mins up the road from Waverley Station.
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The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John’s pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons and bassist Jeremy Richardson to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher’s lead guitar the group embrace pop, rock, jazz, classical, funk and all stops in-between, from the tenderest of ballads to hair-raising instrumental workouts!
John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on albums such as Voyage of The Acolyte, Sketches of Satie and Please Don’t Touch.
“Nick Fletcher is probably the best jazz rock guitarist in the country. His fluency is astounding, plus he possesses a first rate classical guitar technique to boot! I consider Nick Fletcher to be an absolute star” Steve Hackett
“The band have never sounded better, and they are musically as tight as a drum skin at present.”
David Edwards, The Progressive Aspect – March 2024
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Heather Findlay is known as one of the finest vocalists and singer songwriters working in music today, with her magical,
evocative voice and an ability to interpret and inhabit a range of styles with a mix of power and feeling. Prog magazine
lauded her, “Deliciously sultry vocals”, whilst Maverick magazine hailed her, “Pure, crystalline voice”.
Beginning her musical career in 1997, Heather spent her early years in the industry singing, writing and performing with rock band Mostly Autumn and by 2010, after 13 years touring the world and recording multiple albums and films with the band, she
felt ready to break out in a solo capacity and experiment with different styles and experience working with different people.
Working hard at her craft, Heather now enjoys a reputation as one of the finest female vocalists of her time. Classic Rock
magazine loves her, “Warm, yet powerful vocals” and Trebuchet magazine called her, “A charismatic performer and a
class act as a vocalist”.
You may also like the following events from John Hackett Band:
- Next month, 9th May, 07:30 pm, John Hackett Band with Heather Findlay at Ivory Blacks, Glasgow in Glasgow
- Next month, 10th May, 02:00 pm, John Hackett Band with Heather Findlay at The Cluny 2, Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- This June, 1st June, 07:30 pm, John Hackett Band with The Gift at The Dublin Castle, Camden in London
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