News and Reviews: 4th October 2011

03 Oct 2011.6.30pm to 7.45pm i was at the preview evening for the "Arts Of The Islamic World" collection at Sothebys,New Bond Street,London W1.Lots of yummy freebie cocktails,champers and canapes here for this upmarket arts crowd.Folks always get dressed up nice for events at Sothebys.The auction takes place on Tues 04 Oct and Wed 05 Oct....then

Tony Bennett live at The London Palladium.Legendary singer celebrates his 85th birthday with a one off UK show to tie in with his slot on the Jools Holland tv show.He looks fantastic for 85 and he still does the odd shimmy and the voice and big warm smile are all still intact.His 85th birthday was a couple of months ago.He is promoting his recent album "Duets II" which went to number one in America.We had a couple of special guests join him tonight in the shape of Dame Cleo Laine and Leona Lewis who both went down well.
I have to say thanks to my chums at Live Nation press office for my great review ticket as its eight rows from stage dead centre with a face value of £75.The 80 mins set inc "Just In Time","The Good Life","For Once In My Life","I Left My Heart In San Francisco",
and encores of "Smile""When Youre Smiling" and "Fly Me To The Moon".A very enjoyable show.
See aftershow page for this gig.

Posted 4th October 2011