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WINTER ROCKS AT THE KEAY THEATRE

The Keay Theatre in Tregonissey Road St Austell houses a wide variety of community and professional events in fantastic surroundings. Some top shows are booked for the coming months and a few are listed here to wet your appetite.

THE CARVIN JONES BAND (on tour from Pheonix Arizona)
Voted as one of the ‘Top 50 all time blues rock guitarists’ by Guitarist Magazine and championed by Eric Clapton as ‘the next up and coming blues rock player’, Texan born Carvin Jones is the man of the moment. A stunning guitarist, showman and innovator, Carvin is as close as you’ll get to wxperiencing Jimmy Hendrix in the flesh. Nicknamed ‘The Phoenix Thunderbolt’ and voted top guitarist for three years running in Arizona, Carvin is one of the most exciting performers of his generation. Whether playing two guitars at once, standing upside down, or bunny hopping across the stage, you will never forget seeing Carvin Jones! The performance promises to be a fiery mix of Hendrix and Freddie King inspired rock blues, ‘Texas shuffles’ and Carvin’s own scintillating guitar runs. Don’t miss this unique and incredible guitar slinger in action. ‘Carvin plays so hard it hurts.’ Buddy Guy
Saturday, 10th February Running time 3 hours including interval standing only event (bar available)Ticket prices: £10 advance / £12 on the door
Box Office 01726 226777

2U2 (formerly YOU2)
The most accurate tribute to the mighty U2 return following their sell out show last year. Their live performance hits you head on, brimming with passion, raw energy, grit and vocal harmony. The guitar sounds are a swirling mass of echoes, chimes and delays and the rhythm - strong, solid and up-beat.
Saturday, 24th February Running time 2 hours + interval Standing event with bar
Ticket prices: £10 in advance - £12 on the door Box Office 01726 226777

ONCE MORE INTO THE BLEACH
The 'officiaL tribute' to Debbie Harry and Blondie
The band have been performing live concerts to thrilled audiences for 11 years and have earned the reputation as Europe’s leading tribute to Debbie Harry and Blondie.
With numerous costume changes throughout the performance, a powerful sound, full lighting show and Parallel Lines backdrop, Into The Bleach provide the full ‘Blondie experience’, which will captivate fans old and young. ‘Fantastic voice...should be on Broadway. Sam can play Debbie. Pitch perfect.’
Clem Burke, Blondie
Sunday, 4th March Running time 2 hours + interval Standing only event (bar available)Ticket prices: £12 full / £10 concessions

T.REXTASY
Flick Promotions Present - T.Rextasy
T.Rextasy - acclaimed as the world's No.1 group dedicated to the greatest glam rocker of them all, Marc Bolan of T.Rex. With their uncanny doppelganger lead singer and lead guitarist, Danielz, T.Rextasy perform a powerful and mesmerising presentation of Marc Bolan's rock and pop anthems.
T.Rextasy are the only band to have the blessing and suport from Marc's own family and ex T.Rex band members. They have been voted by BBC1's 'Battle of the Fantasy Bands' as "The Best Live Tribute Band" in the UK.
"T.Rextasy are a great tribute to my Dad; they have my support 100%" Rolan Bolan (Marc's son)
Friday, 30th March Running time - 35 minute acoustic set + 90 minute electric set + interval. Standing event + bar
Ticket prices: £12 advance / £13.50 on the door Box Office 01726 226777