The Music of the Blues Brothers - A Tribute

Synopsis

This Tribute is backed by the tightest rhythm and blues band in the city. They tear through the best in American Blues, Soul and Rock'n'Roll classics including Gimme Some Lovin, Think, Minnie The Moocher, Sweet Home Chicago, and Jailhouse Rock.

Our Review:

19 October 2010

Bad news has hit the Arts Theatre – Puss in Boots is cancelled. Whilst pantomime lovers may be wallowing in tears, The Music of the Blues Brothers - A Tribute are striving to keep up morale in this troubled venue. The show is a plotless presentation of two recently escaped convicts; Jake and Elwood, as they boast their repertoire of classic rock and roll, soul and blues numbers all accompanied by a live band.

Mark Pearce and Roger Thomson do an amiable job as the brothers. Their singing is on the money, however they’re unlikely to win ‘Strictly’ with some of their football-training style dance moves. The ensemble bombard us with energetic bouncing, swish head turns and oozing charisma. They work tirelessly to infect the audience with fun, but it only succeeds as far as our feet as we toe tap along to the tunes.

However, Ezra Tafari excels with his soaring voice, Michael Jackson footwork and plethora of costume cha...

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Latest User Review

james corden - 5 November 2010:

Loved every minute from start to finish. Mark Pearce was fantastic a Jake, and the backing singers and band were excellent throughout. A great night out with the kids who were introduced to the music of the Blues Brothers for the first time....

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