' HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY JOE'
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REMEMBERING JOE 4 YEARS ON
2nd August 2023
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Jul
Jul
JOE LONGTHORNE LIVE AT VIVA 2013
It’s the last day of July today and an appropriate moment to post about Joe Longthorne’s 2013 Summer Season.
Joe will be performing with his band in the Cabaret Showbar Theatre at VIVA Blackpool every Sunday until 3rd November, giving the perfect opportunity to spend an evening watching Joe entertain and enthral his audience with his legendary talents. Joe known as “The Singers’ Singer’ performs all his finest numbers from an extensive musical repertoire together with bringing along a collection of dazzling ‘guests’ in the form of his brilliant and magical tributes to the greats, Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones, Sinatra, Sammy Davis, the list goes on... Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow and many more, always with the opportunity to add in a few surprises. The Showbar is an intimate and impressive venue enabling an up close and personal ambiance around the room and the show has a real ‘Vegas’ feel to it.
The full show stars Joe with his band and singers in the second half and Leye D.Johns and his Showgirls together with opera singer Cinzia in the first half.
Award winning VIVA Blackpool is the North West’s top entertainment venue. Aside from the show there is the option to arrive at 5pm to enjoy a delicious Carvery meal with options for 1,2 or 3 course at a very reasonable price. VIVA is situated just off the sea front next door to Harry Ramsdens and right under Blackpool Tower. There are full facilities for disabled access.
Bookings can be made now on line at www.vivablackpool.com or by calling the Box Office after 10am on Tel: 01253 297297. There are full details of the shows in the Events section of this website, just click the tab at the top of the page.
30
Jul
Jul
JOE LONGTHORNE NEW 2013 TOUR BROCHURE & T SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW !
Tm Promotions, Joe Longthorne’s Official Merchandise Store is pleased to announce two new items which are now in stock.
First up is Joe’s Official 2013 Tour Brochure, this all new publication carries all the latest on Joe including his investiture of an MBE at Buckingham Palace in December 2012. Priced at £5 plus post and package, it is available now to order by clicking the store tab at the top of the website or go to www.tmpromotions.co.uk.
Secondly, TM Promotions are launching the 2013 Tour T-Shirt, a top quality designed garment it is at present available in 2 ladies sizes 12/14 and 14/16 although other sizes may follow. Priced at only £12.99 plus post and package this is also now available from the shop, as first item, for next day delivery.
TM Promotions carries a full range of Joe’s merchandise including his highly recommended and critically acclaimed autobiography, available in hardback and updated paperback version.
24
Jul
Jul
TOUR UPDATE: NEXT DATES BOURNEMOUTH AND HARLOW
Next dates up for Joe Longthorne and his band on the LIVE 2013 tour are Bournemouth and Harlow this week.
The 2013 tour has played to packed houses all around the UK with tremendous appreciation and endless standing ovations from audiences every evening. The show sees Joe performing with the band introducing some new material and many old favourites.
First stop tomorrow 25 July is The Pier Theatre Bournemouth and then on Friday 26 July and Saturday 27 July it's The Playhouse Harlow. Joe will be joined on all these dates by Rachael Sage before she leaves the tour and heads home to the USA.
Latest ticket news is that there is still some availability but as always we would like to advise early booking to avoid disappointment.
On Sunday 28th July Joe will be back in Blackpool for the next date on his 'LIVE 2013 AT VIVA BLACKPOOL' season.
Details of all these shows are in our Events section with full booking details.
17
Jul
Jul
'LIVE 2013' TOUR.. LATEST NEWS
After a phenomenal 3 dates last week at Lancaster, Stamford and The New Theatre in Joe Longthorne's home town of Hull, the show heads down south this week.
Tomorrow Joe Longthorne will be with his band at The New Theatre Wimbledon. Rachael Sage joins the show on Friday 19 July at The Fairfield Halls Croydon and on Saturday 20 July Joe will be at The West Cliff Theatre Clacton.
Joe is back in Blackpool on Sunday 21 July for another engagement in his 'LIVE 2013 AT VIVA BLACKPOOL' Summer season.
Latest ticket news on all dates is that there is still some availability but it is advisable to book early to avoid any disappointment.
11
Jul
Jul
JOE LONGTHORNE- A STAR STUDDED JOURNEY FROM HULL TO VEGAS
THE lights of Las Vegas are to spell out Joe Longthorne's name. This Hull-born singer, whose latest tour brings him home this Saturday, is to perform in the famed resort in April. And it's all thanks to an invitation through a showbusiness friend, the singer Engelbert Humperdinck.
"He invited me to come and see him play while I was staying in Fort Lauderdale," said Joe, who spends a few months in Florida every year..
"It was his manager who came over and asked if I fancied playing in Las Vegas.
"I'm nearly 60, it's not like I'm looking to be a star anymore and I don't need the exposure. I am in a position where I can relax a bit. But Vegas? I said 'Let's go'."
The Hessle Roader, who has previously appeared for a single performance in the resort, at the Silverton Casino, is to perform a series of dates at M, a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.And while he's looking forward to his residency in the Nevada resort, it's his homecoming gig which is foremost in his mind.Speaking to the Mail from his Blackpool home, Joe is taking a break from his latest series of British concert dates.He has been travelling around to the different performances in a mobile home, joined by his 16-year-old labrador retriever, Kennedy, and, after his battle with cancer a few years back, says he feels in fine fettle."I'm feeling really well," said Joe."No one knows what happens tomorrow, but I feel really good."
This Saturday's show at Hull New Theatre – a venue he's played many times over his career – will see him joined by a ten-piece band."It was backing tracks last time, which I'm not that good with," said Joe.So this time it is the full shebang."
Also on stage will be an American singer and songwriter Rachael Sage, who has been performing with Joe on his British dates."She's going to be one to watch," Joe said."My promoter rang and asked me if I would consider including someone else on the show."I had a look at her performances on the internet. She writes her own songs, and she is a fantastic comedian too."If you can help someone else along too, then I'm there. I've always done that if I can."
Alongside performing a number of his own songs, Joe will be showcasing a series of new impersonations, including David Bowie, alongside his best-known take-off, that of Shirley Bassey.
Brought up in a travelling family, Joe first did his impersonations in the pubs around Hessle Road."Dad would play the piano for half an hour, then mum would sing. After that I would come on in a hat and muffler – I would be top of the bill," he said with a grin."Dad said I was a great little singer, but that I needed to do some 'take offs' and that if I did those, I would have more strings to my bow.
"My first impression was Steptoe and Son, then it was Ken Dodd and Al Jolson – so the string was definitely added."
The show will also give him the chance to catch up with his fans, who have been known to fly from the UK to Australia to watch his gigs. "They've always looked after me," said Joe."There's a group of 200 to 300 of them who are more like friends, it is like a family. We do all sorts of different things, like outings and dinners."
It is the kind of mutual support, which he says Hull could benefit from, in its push to become City of Culture 2017."There's no reason why we can't get it," he said. "What we have to do is get together – all the museums, the shops, everyone – and we've got to shout about it. We deserve it."I'm on board, you can tell them."
He retains a great fondness for his home city and the venue where he will be performing."I go back years with the New Theatre, as do other performers from Hull," he said. "They have the friends and the staff there, without whom the theatre would decline, which is something which I've seen all too often in the past five or six years.
"At one time theatres were changed to bingo halls, then back to theatres again, so it is a good thing when you have the friends of theatres devoted to these places."
He does worry though about the performing opportunities for singers of the future.
Raised on the rounds of the northern club circuit, Joe wonders how the new generation will get the exposure, and work, they need.
"It was hard-nosed on the club circuit but it was great," he said."I look at these wonderful shows like The Voice and Britain's Got Talent and think that most people who come off there have nowhere to go. "They win this million-pound contract, but I feel sad for them. They have so much talent but not a lot of places to perform.
"I look back at what I did, and other people on the club circuit did, I played every single club and pub in Hull. It was a wonderful experience. It was my college."
Joe Longthorne's performance is at Hull New Theatre, Kingston Square, Hull, on Saturday 7.30pm. Tickets cost £20. Call 01482 300300.
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Jul
Jul
JOE LONGTHORNE 'LIVE' .....THE TOUR MOVES ON TO LANCASTER,STAMFORD AND HULL
Joe Longthorne and his band continue their 2013 'LIVE' tour this week taking in dates at Lancaster, Stamford and Hull.
The tour's first stop is The Grand Theatre Lancaster on Thur 11 July then it's on to The Corn Exchange Theatre Stamford on Fri 12 July before heading for Joe's home town of Hull and a special date at The New Theatre Hull on Sat 13 July.
Joe is accompanied by his band and singers and Rachael Sage will be opening for him each evening. Joining Joe for the Hull date in addition to Rachael is the very talented local act Hash Tap, straight from 'Got To Dance'. A collection will be made at the end for Dove House Hospice in Hull.
Latest ticket news is that there are tickets available for all these dates but they are going so do book early to avoid any disappointment.
As always you can find all the details of Joe's dates on the Events tab of this website.
We hope everyone attending Joe's shows has a great evening, if you have a photo with Joe then why not send it in to the website secretary for inclusion on our Gallery section.
08
Jul
Jul
JOE LONGTHORNE MBE THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY: SPECIAL OFFER
Order signed copies of Joe Longthorne's highly acclaimed autobiography today and receive your choice of a free DVD, all sent next day delivery. The book is priced at only £8.99 and you can choose from either Joe Live at The Indigo2 or Be My Guest.
Just click on the STORE tab at the top of the page, place your order for the book and then email 'info@tmpromotions.co.uk' with the title of the free DVD you would like.
This offer is only available until midnight tonight.
06
Jul
Jul
JOE LONGTHORNE 'LIVE' AT VIVA BLACKPOOL SUMMER 2013
We are deeply delighted to proudly announce the opening night of Joe Longthorne's Summer Season 2013 at VIVA Blackpool tomorrow Sunday 7 July.
Joe and his band will be performing in the Cabaret Showbar every Sunday evening from tomorrow until 3rd November. Box Office and information available on www.vivablackpool.com or call 01253 297297.
This is sure to be a wonderful summer season, Joe is performing with the band this year and on tour this summer has received standing ovations and endless accolades and credits from audiences right across the country. He is really excited about the season at VIVA which gives him the opportunity to entertain everyone and perform in his own unique and very special way.
Award winning VIVA Blackpool is the number one cabaret venue across the North West and is fast achieving nationwide status.Please contact VIVA or ourselves for any further information.
We would like to send Joe our very Best Wishes for the Season ahead, the best at his very best........
04
Jul
Jul
BERNIE NOLAN
We would simply like to send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and loved ones of Bernie Nolan who has sadly passed away today after losing her long battle with cancer.
A brave and courageous lady who fought the disease with great dignity, inspiring many other cancer sufferers along the way. Her memory will live long and strong in the hearts of so many and her bravery and determination in the face of an awful adversity will be a beacon for so many in the years to come. God Bless Bernie and her family.
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Jul
Jul
02
Jul
Jul
JOE LONGTHORNE MBE “AN EVENING OF LOVE AND ROMANCE” AT THE PALACE HOTEL MANCHESTER 26 APRIL 2014
Great news…… Tour Management (Joe’s Personal Management for the past 15 years) in association with International Cabaret would like to announce “An Evening of Love and Romance” with our very own Mr Joe Longthorne MBE on Saturday 26th April 2014 at the luxurious Palace Hotel, Oxford Road, Manchester M60 7HA.
This is going to be an unforgettable evening of “Love and Romance” to celebrate and honour Joe, who will be saying the most sincere and deepest “Thank You” to Dr Guy Lucas and his team at the Manchester Royal Infirmary for their medical care and treatment back in 2005, when he received a lifesaving bone marrow transplant at the Infirmary. It is to them that we will always owe the deepest measure of gratitude and thanks for caring for Joe and restoring him to the fine figure of good health as we see him now.
Joe has decided to perform with a 26 piece orchestra with strings and there will be fun and laughter in large measures provided by Ireland’s very own Mr Jimmy Cricket. The show will be compered by Catchphrase’s Mr Roy Walker no less, and the event will be attended by many celebrities.
Please do not delay in booking for this extra special evening as seats are strictly on a first come first served basis to see Joe and for Joe to see you and for the chance to say a big THANK YOU to the Manchester Royal Infirmary from Joe and all his followers.
Tickets are priced at £75 each and include a sumptuous 4 course dinner cooked to perfection by The Palace Hotel’s award winning head chef Mr Jason Littlejohns.
Dress code for all guests will be
Ladies- Dress to Impress
Gentlemen – Formal Dress Black Tie. >-<
Tickets available from the Credit card Hotline 01253 300121 or 07957 355174, Geraldine Vine on 07929-746032 or International Cabaret’s Mr Mickey Martin on 01706 650515.
Tickets for this event will be in high demand so we would strongly recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
01
Jul
Jul
'LIVE 2013' TOUR LATEST DATES SCHEDULE: SOUTH SHIELDS, BIRMINGHAM AND CANNOCK
It's 1st July today, half way through the year, the months of May and June have seen Joe at many venues up and down the nation. This week, after a few well earned rest days, Joe will be back on the road and travelling to South Shields on Wednesday 3 July to perform at The Customs House Theatre. Thursday 4th July sees Joe in the heart of the country at The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham and Friday 5th July finds Joe at The Prince of Wales Theatre Cannock. All these dates will feature Joe with his band and singers,with the very talented Rachael Sage direct from the USA joining Joe at South Shields and Birmingham.
Full details of all Joe's shows can be found on the Events section of the website. Latest reports on ticket sales at these venues are that tickets are still available but are selling fast so please book asap to avoid any disappointment.
Finally, it's just the right time to mention that next Sunday 7th July is the opening night of Joe's Summer Season at VIVA Blackpool, which goes right through every Sunday until 3rd November. Again all booking details are in our Events section.
