May 2001 - Malvern – Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
Malvern
(review by Derek Ball)

"Malvern, 24th May - what a fantastic night of fabulous music from the Rhythm Kings, presented with verve, style, panache, humour & sheer skill! Particulartly noticeable is the way you promote the individual members of
the band & encourage them to project thier superb talents in their own inimitable style.

Also very obvious was the fact that all the band seemed to be enjoying themselves - having a good time & giving the audience a good time. Now that takes real class! One thing amazed me - with all the lights & razz-a-ma-tazz around you, however did you manage to spot a spider walking across the floor & trying to watch the show for free? I would not want to pick out any one member of the band, since all were truly marvellous... but!! I must mention Mike Sanchez - what a scream! (Your introduction of Mike was most amusing: "Gary can`t be here to-night, but we found this lunatic!").

I`ve seen Mike playing solo several times at The George Inn at Lower Brailles & he certainly does a memorable performance. (By the way, try to get to the George Inn sometime when there is live music on - a happy friendly time is guaranteed by the locals there.) You say in the Tour Programme that you want to send the crowd home with smiles on their faces.

After Malvern, I`m smiling & I think I will be for a very long time! Hope to see you all at Malvern again next year! Best wishes for the rest of the tour."

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