Tropic at Ruislip Blog

Dear Live Music Fan,

26th December 2024

COMING UP

FRIDAY 27th DECEMBER 
 
COULD IT BE MAGIC
 
Could it be Magic have been together and performing as a Take That Tribute Show since 2007 and have worked extensively all over the UK and at times have "Ruled the World" performing in Europe and beyond.
 
The list of clients they have performed for is almost endless but include Butlins, Pontins, Copthorn Hotels and Hilton Hotels as well as corporate events for the likes of Macdonalds and Colgate.
 
They have also shared the billing with Lamar, The Cheeky Girls and Peter André and been performing at events with members of the casts of Hollyoaks, Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street as well as various "Party in the Park" type events.
 
Could it be Magic will take you on the full Take That journey from their beginnings and early songs such as Relight My Fire, Everything Changes But You and Never Forget and then bring it right up to date with more recent material.
 
Come and see them soon and you will have your Greatest Day.
 
PLUS
 
Perhaps a selection from:-
 
Bee Gees-
 
Staying alive
Islands in the stream
Night fever
Tragedy
Should be dancing
More than a woman
 
Wham-
 
I'm your man
Edge of heaven
Club Tropicana
Wake me up before you go go
Freedom
Careless whisper
Last Christmas
 
PLUS
 
Tribute to the sounds of the Four Seasons and the long running West End show.
 
With hits like Oh What a Night, Big Girls Don't Cry and songs from the movie Grease and Dirty Dancing.
 
Floor filler after floor filler...after floor filler.
 
Please note this is four singers backed by a digital band.
 
As I type there are a few spaces available. Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links.
 
LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD
 
FRIDAY 3rd JANUARY
 
TASHA LEAPER AS MADONNA (BACKED BY A LIVE BAND)
 
Tasha Leaper is Madonna in a tribute to the pop diva herself, covering many of the greatest hits from her career along with some of the classic looks associated with the Queen of Pop.

Tasha is one of the most exciting tribute acts currently performing in the UK and gives a committed and energetic performance as Madonna. She has the looks, the voice and the moves to make for a truly authentic experience as well as a passion for performance and showmanship.

Tasha has studied Madonna’s performances over the decades and has perfected her moves; from the simple classic 80s choreography to the more intricate routines of her most recent tours. This is what distinguishes Tasha from other tributes in the business - Madonna has always been a performer. 
 
"You sense that Madonna tributes have been slipping out of vogue a little lately, but if there is an act to keep the Madonna tribute flag flying it has to be Tasha Leaper, being as good as any booker will currently find on the circuit. Appearance wise, she’s a dead ringer, the voice accurate and her sense of showmanship and standard of presentation first class. Leaper has clearly worked extremely hard over the years at getting this tribute right, and that effort has really paid off " 

Derek Smith, The Stage
 
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links. There are plenty of spaces remaining as I type.
 
NEWS
 
 
TROPIC AT RUISLIP AFTER APRIL 2025 (A repeat reminder)
 
Just in case you missed the e-mail announcing it I, Philip, will be stepping away from running Tropic at Ruislip from April 2025 but live music will continue where Phil J, my regular sound engineer, will be taking things on with Rory Gleeson.
 
SHOWS LOOKING BUSY
 
Gimme Abba – 10th January
 
The Bohemians – 31st January
 
Fleetwood Bac – 21st March – SOLD OUT (see below)

Please note: The waiting list for Fleetwood Bac will not even be looked at until mid-February so if you go on it don’t think I have forgotten you.
 
 
LOOKING BACK
 
SLADE UK
 
Hmmm….talk about snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
 
The band arrived at 4.30 minus the lead guitarist who had broken down on the M6 and was awaiting the RAC (turned out to be a fan-belt and he finally arrived at 8.15 p.m.).
 
Duly set up we went in to sound check with most of the band and then it all went wrong. “Noddy” was suffering with a chest infection and in the sound check his voice “went”. Tim the drummer came over to me and said “we cannot do it….he has no voice” I gave the matter some thought and decided that the best way forward was to put up some extra microphones and ask the band to help out “Noddy” and suggest to him he come on stage at 9.30 and just be honest with the audience.
 
I now defer to a quote I have seen on Facebook
 
“Saw the guys in Ruislip last Fri, Noddy was struggling with his voice from the off, apparently losing it during the sound check... Crowd didn't give a toss, in fact I would say their encouragement made it even more enjoyable, and you could see the band members were genuinely touched by the amazing warmth of the crowd.... Well done boyz, and if you've never seen these guys you are in for a treat.... Welcome back to the Tropic any day of the week. Merry Xmas Everybody”
 
If you came to the show thank you so much for helping the band out and making it, for perhaps all the right reasons, a memorable night.
 
As I type (25th December) they have had to cancel all subsequent dates.
 
 
 
I think that is all, see you soon.
 
 
 
 
Philip