60's Nights & Cabaret nights
Over the many years we have been hosting live 60's groups,soul artistes and great comedy at the Legion, they have proved to be hugely successful. You're guaranteed a top quality live act along with a great atmosphere and real value for money. It's always best to book first or phoning to check availability. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
Doors for all events open at 7.30pm and evenings finish at Midnight. Most events are open to non members contact Steve 01525 237923
Saturday 12th May - UK's top tribute to soul legend Whitney Houston
NYA KING + UCHE EKE
Nya King captures the voice, the style, the moves and the incredible energy of the great Whitney Houston.
Enjoy a stunning performance filled with Whitney’s greatest hits such as, 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 'I Will Always Love You', 'Greatest Love Of All', 'How Will I Know' and many more.
Looking and sounding like the 'Queen of the Night' herself, Nya gives a live performance that leaves audiences astounded! + A fantastic support act 'Uche Eche'. Who on his last appearance at the club had the dance floor full from his very first song!!
TICKETS £13.50 SORRY FOLK'S THIS EVENING IS SOLD OUT!!
Saturday 9th June - Chart topping band
EDISON LIGHTHOUSE
Edison Lighthouse are a chart-topping band from the seventies that are still performing live in the UK and Europe. Their biggest hit was 'Love Grows', holding the number one spot for five weeks in 1970.They have numerous accolades including being voted The Best 60s Band at the Butlins Festival of the 60s, which is the biggest event of its kind in the country. The band performs at most of the UKs prestigious venues and holiday centres and has worked regularly for Cunard on the Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria.
TICKETS £12.50
Saturday 14th July - We welcome back a fantastic trio
VIVO
Vivo have a reputation for great musicianship, professionalism and a versatility that’s astounding! Between them they have appeared on national television and radio, toured internationally with top entertainers and in 2008 were awarded the BESC Showcase ‘Band Of The Year Award’.
Vivo have a vast experience of virtually every popular musical genre ranging from classical through jazz, folk, country, reggae, gospel, rock, pop, funk, disco.....you name it these guys can play it! Vivo can cover it all from ‘evergreens’ right up to modern day classics. With many years experience of performing for a wide variety of audiences. We always love these guys- Don't believe me? Well come along and see for yourselves.
TICKETS £12.50
Saturday 4th August - Charity night raising funds for 'Brain tumour research'
BILLY DeLAINE
Join us as we raise funds for a great charity dear to our hearts. Tonight we a privileged to have a great entertainer Billy DeLaine who will be singing a great selection of songs from the 50's onwards as well as telling some very funny stories in between
TICKETS £7.50 or pay on the door
Saturday 15th September - One of the sixties circuits premier bands
'THE FORTUNES'
The Fortunes are one of the UK's premier harmony groups. A string of hit records including You've Got Your Troubles, Here It Comes Again and Freedom Come Freedom Go, have stood the test of time and still top the play-lists on any radio station. Ask any '60s group who they most admire for their vocal talents and The Fortunes would come out on top. Their last CD sold over 100,000 copies and 'It's The Real Thing' Coca Cola advert is, of course, sung by The Fortunes.This evening will consist of the band playing two 45 minute sets
TICKETS £16.50
Saturday 13th October - Top tribute to one of the most successful bands of all-time
ABBA FEVER
Abba Fever, formed in 1996 by Steve Nelson (keyboards) and Pat Rudge (drums), has now been performing for longer than the real Abba!
This award-winning five piece tribute band with five part harmonies, the show transports you back to the 70’s through the biggest hits of the world’s favourite band. Live vocals, stunning musicianship, authentic costumes and exciting choreography all contribute to a spectacular show which gets audiences to their feet night after night.
TICKETS £15
Saturday 10th November - Son of legendary 'King of Skiffle' Lonnie Donegan
PETE DONEGAN
Pete Donegan is a singer, songwriter and musician who has come from a great show business pedigree as he is the son of the legendary King Of Skiffle, Lonnie Donegan. Pete's singing and writing style crosses genres from Country to Blues, from Folk to Reggae and even a pinch of Jazz if your not careful. While obviously Pete is creating a a name for himself as an artist in his own right he is extremely proud of his father's legacy and does carry the torch by performing some of his fathers great hits.
Tickets £15
SATURDAY 1st DECEMBER - WE WELCOME BACK 'ALVIN PRINTWHISTLE' (ELVIS TRIBUTE)
We welcome back Alvin for what is now becoming an annual event. Always a fantastic night when Alvin's in the building. The ultimate Elvis tribute combines hilarious comedy and wittiness, together with his sensational vocal talent.
TICKETS £10
Monday 31st December - Welcome in 2019 in the company of a great entertainer
GRAHAM JAMES (Ex Union Gap & The Fourmost)
It's always a pleasure to welcome back Graham as we are always assured a fantastic night in his company. A true professional who will cater for all tastes and ages. Just the sort of act you want on New Years Eve. Come along it's bound to be a superb night.
TICKETS £15 Members £17.50 Non Members