Press Release: Valentine’s tribute to Elvis at The Academy Basingstoke

Valentine’s tribute to Elvis at The Academy Basingstoke

Back by popular demand, Saturday 16th February sees internationally-acclaimed US Elvis tribute artist JACK SMINK, perform live on stage at The Academy in Worting Road, Basingstoke following a successful appearance last year.

Acknowledged as one of the State’s leading Elvis performers, Jack is clear that he does not wish to be recognised as an Elvis look-alike. "Jack explains: I want everyone to know, I am not trying to be Elvis. Every song that I sing and everything I do is a tribute to his memory and his music."
Jack performs right across the US including appearances at Florida’s Disneyworld and is in the UK for a week’s tour of venues over the Valentine’s period to publicise his new release “Just One More Time”.

The song came from a dream that stayed with Jack for many years. “I dreamed that I was in a field, an open field. In this dream I saw the visions written in the words of this song. I woke up with the words “Just One More Time” on my mind.” he remembers.

Then, five years later, he recalled that dream; he met with two members of his band, Mike Hostetler and Denny Mela. Together they put that dream to music. After sending a copy of the song to Ray Walker and Gordon Stoker of the legendary Jordanaires, Elvis’ backing band, they offered to add their special touch — their distinct sound — to this song.

Their contribution completed Jack’s vision for this song. Jack will be performing "Just One More Time" live at The Academy during his Valentine’s Weekend Show.

Admission to this event is £10 (£7 to members). Jack Smink is supported by Resident DJ, Johnny A, who will take it through to 2am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at http://www.academyclubs.com/

Find out more about Jack at: www.myspace.com/jacksmink

New talent to showcase to West End

From an early age, growing up within a musical family attending church, Reading's Sandra Prince was, for many years, an active member of a gospel choir performing around the country.

That has developed into a talent which has brought her to the attention of the music industry for whom she will be showcasing at The Academy Basingstoke this coming weekend.

Her wide-ranging musical career having spanned from fronting rock & soul bands to taking part in amateur productions and stage musicals, Sandra has performed as a solo, duo and backing artist. More recently, she has been the lead singer with Reading’s RESPIN.

On Saturday 27th October, Sandra will appear live on stage in support of leading rock band APE, who are tipped to perform at Glastonbury 2008, and Basingstoke pop and soul sensation SOUL CYDE. The show starts at 8pm and concludes with a disco through til 2am.

Sandra’s interesting soul-rock dimension will entertain the audience which will include specially invited show producers from the West End; at least one record label and a coach from "Stage Magazine" have also accepted invitations.

The show is open to the public and tickets are available at the door of the Worting Road venue priced £5 and further details are available at www.academyclubs.com or by telephoning 01256 327273.


Photo: Miss Sandra Prince
(courtesy of Simon Harbinson)

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