"Just a quick resume & thoughts of the `Essex Boys` (& girls) that went to the gig at Brentwood last Friday (1st). You may remember us from last year; We are the ones that disturbed your `Pizza Express` meal for autographs!!
(Thanks!!) Quite simply FANTASTIC!!! You made a comment about the `Audience seeming younger this year` & `This is the kind of music we used to play !!'

Is it any wonder??!

Brilliant music performed by musicians free of `Ego`! (Well OK, Mike & Frank excluded here!) I shall give you a full review of the tour when I`ve been to Lewisham (tonight), Norwich, Canary Wharf & Manchester!! Can`t guarantee it will be un-biased as I`ve seen the band 5 times on the 2000 tour & just keep coming back for more & more!

I have also followed Mike Sanchez for a number of years (Both solo & Big Town Playboys) so maybe knew what to expect, but the comments I have heard from colleagues in the audience confirm that he is a superb replacement for Gary Brooker.
Catch 22 situation now though, who do you leave out??!! Have you room for 3 keyboards??!!

So where do `The Rhythm Kings` go from here?! More recordings, more tours I hope! Though be sure to let me know if you do decide to stop touring - I am currently recruiting for a `Tribute to The Rhythm Kings` band!! So far we`ve got the Bass, Drums, Guitar & myself on Tenor!!! Any chance of attending a rehearsal??!! I shall enjoy tonight!! Full review to follow! Regards"