Singing old songs we loved…
Speaking of interpretations of Bowie songs, (see yesterday’s news) next month sees an event organised by Des de Moor (above right) in memory of Russell Churney who died last February after a fourteen-month battle with pancreatic cancer. (03.11.2007 NEWS: R.I.P. RUSSELL CHURNEY)
The Lovely Russell… the concert takes place at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London on Sunday 29th June. Here are the details for those that wish to attend…
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The Lovely Russell… Is a concert in memory of Russell Churney, pianist, composer, actor, songwriter, singer and all-round Good Guy. Des will perform songs from Darkness and Disgrace, alongside a galaxy of great names including Kuljit Bhamra, Jenny Carr, Sophia Churney, Julian Clary, Buffy Davis, Fascinating Aida, Abi Grant, The Haddocks, Robb Johnson, Barb Jungr, Sue Kelvin, Elizabeth Mansfield, Howard Samuels, Tina C, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Travis, Mari Wilson and Adrian York. More about Russell Churney.
The Lovely Russell…
Sunday 29 June 2008: London
Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street WC1H 0AH
Underground: Euston, Euston Square, Goodge Street, Russell
Square, Warren Street
National Rail: Euston
Starts 1700hrs
Tickets £25 — advanced booking recommended
Box office +44 (0)20 7388 8822
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Those of you lucky enough to catch Darkness and Disgrace don’t need to be told just how good Russell and Des’s interpretations of David Bowie’s music were. Des will be performing songs from it for this event and I’ll hopefully see you there.
