Tuesday 11th April - THE GIFT -

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Tuesday 11th April - THE GIFT -

 

THE GIFT – RETURN OF THE JAM'S RICK BUCKLER

 

Not since Dec '82 has any member of THE JAM toured with a

 

‘FULL' set of Jam classics ……….until now!

 

RICK BUCKLER was one of the finest drummers of his generation and his band THE JAM were arguably the most powerful outfit to emerge from the New Wave scene. Throughout the late seventies and early eighties The Jam would voice the hopes, dreams and aspirations of Britain's post punk youth and such was the emotional impact of their music that the reverberations can still be felt today with bands like HARD FI and the ARCTIC MONKEYS, to name but two, citing the band as a major influence.

 

After an interim of over twelve years, Buckler, inspired by the current crop of upstarts and buoyed by his loyal fan base returned to the stage in September 2005 with his band THE GIFT, the name of which is both a nod to the final Jam album, yet also signifies that it is his own personal gift back to his fan base for their unerring loyalty.

 

Enlisting the talents of ex MAXIMUM HIGH musicians RUSSELL HASTINGS (vocals/guitar) and bassist DAVE MOORE, Buckler and his band have been playing Jam songs, (some receiving their first live airings for over a quarter of a century) which has both enabled the group to establish themselves within the live circuit and also allowed them to hone their skills as a powerful three piece.

 

Headline news in the NME has resulted in sell out shows in London and the recent spate of warm up concerts played to emotional and euphoric audiences has steeled the band for this major UK tour.

 

The Gift will play a set of Jam songs, lasting approximately ninety minutes, many of which have never before been played album tracks such as ‘Dream Time, ‘Set The House Ablaze' and ‘ Happy Together' as well as fan favourites such as ‘That's Entertainment', ‘Going Underground' and ‘Down In The Tubestation At Midnight' which live will feature Rick's trademark drum solo. ‘The historical significance of these gigs will not be lost on those whose lives were shaped and will forever be influenced by the Woking trio. A brilliant, evocative, emotional trip through the finest moments of The Jam's career with one of the greatest drummers of our era.

 

Impressed by the group's credentials, keen ambition, and stunning live performances, Ludwig Drums, Merc clothing, Lonsdale and All Mod Icon Magazine have all added their names as official sponsors of The Gift.

 

Buckler's return to the music scene has already been described by Scootering Magazine as “a Richter Scale shaking bang” and by All Mod Icon Magazine as “the rightful return of one of our finest and best loved drummers ”. Yet whilst the band are happy to acknowledge the importance of their musical heritage they are just as keen to embrace the future with various plans already afoot and original material currently being rehearsed for the forthcoming tour.

 

lready featured in NME, Rhythm, UNCUT, Scootering and in many local press editions. Various radio programs have already taken place with more scheduled plus TV work……it's back on the road at a pace fro Rick and the boys.

 

Doors 8pm Support from The Waheys. Adv £12 - on sale now from The Met Reception.Online at www.ticketweb.co.uk or credit cards 01733 571616 (subject to 50p tkt booking fee)

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