From March 1 to March 25, the UK’s first and best - loved Buddy Holly act revisit many of the same venues performing on the same days as the man himself did 60 years ago. Although he lived a short life Buddy left a great musical legacy that lives on today.
Producer Simon Fielder of Simon Fielder Productions, a former band member in the original West End show said: “I am so lucky to present shows that feature people and subjects about which I am really passionate. Buddy Holly was pivotal in my development as a guitarist and songwriter. His UK tour was a watershed for popular music in this country and influenced a whole generation of our greatest musicians such as, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Brian May and many others. I’m delighted that the English Rock and Roll Orchestra are joining us for this tour making it a special and unique event.”
Composer Amy May is responsible for the orchestra line-up consisting of a group of talented musicians with impressive credentials, she has also worked with a number of well known artists such as; Elbow, Snow Patrol, Cerys Matthews, The Killers and Emeli Sande, to name a few.
Buddy Holly and The Cricketers is a dynamic show featuring authentic arrangements, driving rhythms, energetic performances and skilled musicianship that has audiences dancing in the aisles. It has been delighting audiences for 26 years and has performed in many locations around the world including Europe and a tour of the US. The show stars some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK including Gordon Taggart, as Buddy and was endorsed as Britain’s most popular Buddy Holly act when the boys appeared on BBC One’s ‘The One and Only,’ with Graham Norton notably commenting that they were “Buddy Brilliant!!”
For more information and a list of tour dates and venues go to http://www.simonfielder.com/english-rock-roll-orchestra