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Sunday afternoon - 23rd August 2026
Concorde Main Club- doors open at 12 pm (for good seats)
Live show from 1 - 4 pm
Entry only £12.50
Lunch/Show Deal £37.50 (Reserved tables) Best book early to avoid disappointment!
023 8061 3989 option 2 or 6, or email reception@theconcordeclub.com
Following on from the very successful annual 'Back To The Sixties' shows since 2008, we now stage another 'fab' afternoon as we said back in the day! Enjoy the amazing sounds from TOAST - back by overwhelming demand. One of the most popular groups in the South, featuring Beau with a great line-up of musicians who got together after many decades of playing with a variety of other top outfits across many years. Beau well known from his time with Rick Brown and Brownhills Stamp Duty who recorded at Abbey Road studios in the late 60s. His amazing falsetto voice still going strong on the classic hits of the Four Seasons, Beach Boys and even Rubettes! Their set-list for this 'sunny' afternoon will naturally be pure Sixties hits of course....guaranteed floor-fillers as usual. Mods, Rockers, Hippies all welcome - especially dressed for the occasion.
Concorde Events Page Link:
https://www.theconcordeclub.com/product.php/3459/the-sixties-show-with-toast-david-st-john
BEAU
Check on these links to find out more about this superb act- you can even book them for YOUR venue!
| TOAST - 60's, 70's AND 80's COVER BAND
(David writes) "This will be a poignant show as we mourn the loss of Toast drummer Derek Edmond who sadly passed away in January 2026. I knew him from 1966 when joining the Earth Angels as lead vocal/harmonica player with great setlists covering 'Mod' anthems, r&b etc. Terrific musician and nice guy who carried on playing with different local groups before moving up to Milton Keynes. He also gave lessons to up and coming drummers as well as gigging with local groups etc. He came back to his Southampton roots, ending up by joining Toast featuring Beau in recent years as this versatile outfit gained a massive following. It was great to have them back in action at the Concorde Club on our annual 60s shows so we will now be paying tribute to Derek on the show- as well as dedicating the afternoon to him alongside remembering other pals who are no longer with us. This background info is taken from the Toast website as above." This is another hook-up for Beau and me - we both started out in 1964 with the Abdo-Men alongside Dave Sothcott (lead) Glen Lee (drums) and Geoff Baker (bass) Beau was on rhythm guitar at that time but soon switched over to bass with his later groups.
DEREK EDMOND
Started playing in 1964 with The Earth Angels – professional late 60’s. Recorded for MGM and Polydor. Music type – soul, rock and prog rock (Nice, Family, type band). Supported Jimi Hendrix in Paris, Rory Gallagher, Jeff Beck, Yes, Amen Corner and The Equals amongst others. Season at the Playboy Club in Park Lane, World premiere of Thoroughly Modern Millie at the London Hilton. Time in Germany at various clubs in Frankfurt, Berlin and Hamburg
Now playing all genres, rock, blues, soul, disco, jazz, fusion, etc. Past
bands have included John Drevers Expression, Inflatable Toy, Base Elegance, UK
Jazz Voyagers and the Steve Gifford Band. Also Musical Shows at theatres in
Milton Keynes. House band drummer for MK Dons stadium opening by the Queen and
Milton Keynes 40 year’s anniversary at the main theatre in the city.
Teaching drums for 20 years, Trinity Guildhall and Rockschool graded exams as
well as leisure students. Influences
– Mitch Mitchell, Bill Bruford, Dennis Chambers and Dave Weckl.
Style – Really all types – more leaning towards jazz and fusion but adaptable
to all styles.
Previous Concorde hook-up with Beau and Don Shinn
David St John
Check out my own website to read all about the Hampshire music scene of the Golden Years! Go to Site Map from the Home Page.
I will be singing many great Sixties hits to get you joining in and dancing away - whatever takes your fancy! Interspersed with comedy with plenty of local gags plus jogging the memories of the local dance halls that many will remember- if of a certain age. Taking you back to the days of the Royal Pier, Banister Ballroom, Guildhall, Top Rank Suite, Empire Hall Totton, Imperial Ballroom Eastleigh, Marlands Hall and many more. You can twist, shake, stomp, twitch or just do the hand jive if you are taking a breather when sitting back down.
I also handle a few requests so let me know any of your favourite singers, groups or songs on the day - I cannot guarantee having all on board. Your first record ever bought? When you played your vinyl 45s and LPs on the old Dansette record player or just listened to Radio Luxembourg on the transistor radio underneath the bedclothes? Bring back memories of hearing the jukebox in the Checkpoint Cafe by the Bargate or at the Kasbah Coffee Bar on London Road. Feel free to share your own memories on the day on the mike.
Better still - come dressed in your own Sixties gear with prizes for best outfits. Kaftans with beads, bells and flowers in your hair (if any left!) Maybe Afghan coats smelling of Patchouli Oil waving joss-sticks? Plus if you were a Mod - a Rocker or a Mocker? No punch-ups in the car park please! Scooters and motorbikes welcome. Please note the new controlled parking regulations below.
BE THERE- OR BE SQUARE!
Contact the Concorde Club on website, phone or email:
023 8061 3989
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CHANGES TO CLUB PARKING TERMS
EVERYONE NEEDS TO REGISTER THEIR VEHICLE ON ARRIVAL
SCREENS TO INPUT YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION ARE LOCATED IN THE MAIN CLUB RECEPTION, MOLDY FIG, HOTEL RECEPTION AND MARQUEE
I will have signed copies on sale @ £10.00 or you can order plain copies from Amazon:
The first part of a life in show-business spanning some sixty seven years! From the days of Fifties rock'n'roll through the Sixties and early Seventies as a singer with pop groups around the South of England. This book gives a personal insight into the ever-changing music scene of the Golden Years, with a taste of modern history centred on the author's home town of Southampton England. Hilarious stories will make you laugh in between reading about the first waves of pop groups that kick-started what lay ahead over the next few decades.
See also:
www.davidstjohn.co.uk/author.html
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