The John Hackett Band

The John Hackett Band

John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70's; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on albums such as Voyage of The Acolyte, Sketches of Satie and Please Don't Touch.

'Progressive' music in our sense of the word is based on rock-solid song-writing coupled with hot jazz drumming, melodic, funky bass, outstanding guitar in the form of Nick Fletcher (often compared to the late great jazz-fusion maestro Allan Holdsworth), and John Hackett himself – whose flute playing has graced so many albums and travels with such ease between classical, folk and rock.

Drawing on songs from John's solo albums Checking Out of London and Another Life, the evening also features material from the band's debut, We Are Not Alone, the Hackett/Fletcher album Beyond the Stars and tunes for JHB's latest releases

John Hackett - vocals, flute, keyboard

Nick Fletcher - lead guitar

Duncan Parsons - drums, vocals

Jeremy Richardson - vocals, bass, acoustic guitar

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Very special Guest Support

Amanda Lehmann

Voted in the Top 10 Female Vocalists category in the 2021 Prog Reader's Poll by PROG MAGAZINE!

Originally a classically trained pianist, Amanda fell in love with the power of rock and the overdriven guitar. But not being one to be constrained to any one musical genre, she has blended the boundaries throughout her musical career between prog rock, blues, rock, jazz, folk and classical. An accomplished vocalist/songwriter, Amanda has written, recorded and performed extensively over the years, and her new solo album INNOCENCE and ILLUSION was released 20 August 2021.

Amanda showcases her album & music from her back catalogue in LIVE ACOUSTIC SHOWS, bringing the essence of her songs to the audience in a captivating and personal performance. Her gigging career has incorporated thousands of live shows, performing extensively around the UK with her own band in the 80s and 90s and latterly touring internationally with Steve Hackett between 2009 – to date.

Amanda has also released a single ONE LAST SPIN, which she wrote to complement a film documentary to highlight the issue of gambling harms.

In November 2022, Amanda released a Christmas single AN OLD CHRISTMAS DAY, which captures the magical atmosphere of a cosy old-fashioned Christmas.

In 1993 Amanda released an album as part of a duo - WAZZOON - with Eddy Deegan on synthesizers). Their album "Through the Haze", has been remastered. .

Watch the video for the track: MOTHER EARTH from the album THROUGH THE HAZE (c)1993.

Amanda also released her Shadow EP in 2010.

, or on streaming (Apple, Amazon, Spotify, etc).

As well as her solo work, and touring / recording with Steve Hackett, Amanda also enjoys collaborating with other musicians and features on many musical projects.

IN PROG WE TRUST

This will be an amazing night