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Older news from the front page 1st March 2007: Its been a great start into NEW YEAR 2007, we've already clocked up some miles and I am pleased to say all is going well.
I have some great plans for 2007, of course tours with Paul Leegan & The Legends are in constant flow and Paul has re-newed my contract for another 12 months and I am celebrating my 5th year on the road with the band. To mark or continued growing success we will be recording a brand new album and aim now to have a new release every 12 to 18 months, with new skiffle, country-blues material.
I have plans and dates to work with a few other great country names and performers.
I would also like to thank the many people who have showed me alot of support with regards my style of playing, and the kind comments they've passed.
Here's to a great start to the new year and many thanks to you all, I will keep you posted.
18th September 2006: Thank you for taking the time to visit, I hope you enjoy having a look around. Warren is currently on tour most of the year with Paul Leegan & The Legends, throughout the entire tour Warren shall be playing support as one of the Legends.
We are also very pleased to announce the inclusion of Piano ace Carl Sinclair as a guest Legend on various shows. Carl is a wonderful showman and exceptional performer, winning young musician of the year 3 times running for Warwickshire - Carl will be with us as and when his busy touring schedule allows.
New features in the show are some tracks from Bruce Springsteen's Pete Seegar Tribute as seen on CD, DVD and BBC concerts - all this and more reflected in The Legends concert programme.
Click Here for details of where you can catch the show
7th February 2004: Good morning viewers.
Tomorow see's me attending a visit to Germany to assist in the promotion of the International Lonnie Donegan Tribute album. Yes i'm terrified of flying but it's only an hour and a half away - should be a fun week!
We will be playing for students in a show in Dortmund, I have been drafted in as a Banjo player for the Jazz section and then moving on to electric Guitar to ROCK UP not only my own spot but to back the Twins. There will be a lot of Jazz and Blues and folk music flying everywhere.
Keep your eye's peeled for updates. See you in a week...
1st December 2003: I have just returned from what must be the highlight of my career so far. GOWR - annual ball at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
The event was completely sold out for the biggest show business charity organisation in the world. We were so proud to have played to an audience of such famous people including, Dame Vera Lynn, Sir John Mills, Bert Weedon, Paul Daniels, Roy Hudd, Brian May, Bill Wyman, Tom O'Connor, Joe Brown, Gloria Hunniford, June Brown, Sir Norman Wisdom, Lady Butlin, Richard Whiteley, Rolf Harris, Andrew Sachs, Wendy Richard, Norman Collier, Joe Pasquale, Debbie Mcgee, Annita Harris, Roger De Courcy, Keith Harris, Rick Wakeman, David Berglas, Brian Conley, Sir Tom Courtenay, Chris Emmett, Derek Fowlds, Gordon Giltrap, Melvyn Hayes, Bob Holness, Dougie Brown, Dec Cluskey, Johnny Casson and many many more. Stars raved about our performance. We were so pleased to have had in the audience Sharon and Peter Donegan Lonnie's wife and son. Many thanks to King Rat - Chas McDevitt and to Gary Adams for inviting us to perform at such a prestigious event.
19th October 2003: Last night saw Warren James complete a small cycle of theatre dates arranged. Many people commented on how well the show went and Warren himself received much praise for his efforts. The show went very smoothly with Warren opening the night with his rock 'n roll set followed by the beautiful vocals of Gilly Darbey singing many folk songs from Eva Cassidy to Bob Dylan and such like.
After the interval Warren took his place with his trusted Fender Strat backing Paul Leegan's tribute to Lonnie Donegan. People were ecstatic with the performance received on all the theatre dates and the band were especially grateful for the support they received. Special thanks go out to Brian and Ashley Yeates for organising this tour, John and Pauline Smith for your devoted support plus photos and film. Fred and Cora Neal who unfortunately cannot attend any of our performances anymore. Your support is most appreciated and my thanks to you all. To view the photos see the gallery
6th September 2003: On Thursday evening I performed with the Lonnie Donegan tribute band at the Cavern, Liverpool. To say I was proud of playing there would be a serious under statement - the music history on Mathew Street and in the club is enormous. The brick wall carvings with the names of all the bands who have played there proved just that. To see the photos developed so far of Thursday's event visit the gallery.
20th August 2003: Hi people, Just a few lines to let you know how we got on during our Germany trip. If you visit the Lonnie Donegan Tribute Band website - under reviews you will find a write up of our week there by Bastian Korn. Bastian is one half of the German pop group Twins, his twin brother Benny being the other member. We have recorded some excellent rock tracks of Lonnie's work - all very different to any of Lonnie's recordings. Check back often for more updates.
28th July 2003: As a direct result of the overwhelming success at The Upton-Upon-Severn Jazz Festival, Warren is honoured to announce that the Lonnie Donegan Tribute have been invited by King Water Rat - Chas McDevitt to perform at The Grand Order of Water Rats Annual Ball in London on November 30th. Guests are JOE BROWN & BRIAN MAY. Others will be JOOLS HOLLAND & PHIL COLLINS.
15th July 2003: It has been confirmed that The Lonnie Donegan tribute band's performance at this year's Americana 2003 at newark show ground, was total success, and the band swung like mad. Many thanks go out to Brian Duggan who assisted kindly on the sound desk. Chris and Bev Jackson who kindly put their trust in our performance and booked us. We have received so many positive reviews thanks to you all.
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