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 Sydney...Noumea...Vanuatu...Hawaii...Tahiti...Manila...Brunei...Singapore...India...Sri Lanka...Seychelles...Maldives...New Zealand...
Three times 'Best Instrumental or Vocal Instrumental Performer'
Australian Entertainment 'MO' Awards
From Beethoven to The Beatles, and from Buddy Holly to Benny Hill with...
The Sparkling Guitar of BOB HOWE
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What makes a true variety show?
An exciting mix of instrumental
favourites - pop, country, jazz and old-time rock 'n' roll? Add to that some sparkling guitar, a blast of
harmonica and a dash of humour - all designed to appeal to a wide age group.
BOB HOWE does it all, paying tribute to the legends;
from Beethoven to The Beatles and from Buddy Holly to Benny Hill.
His show includes
revivals of 'classic' hits and currently features the magnificent movie and television themes from his latest instrumental CD releases, GO WEST and CLASSIC TWANG!
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Armed with only an electric guitar, a harmonica and a quick wit, BOB HOWE has delighted audiences around the globe. He carefully selects his repertoire from timeless classics and hits that transcend all boundaries. Having grown up listening to everything from Beethoven to The Beatles, Bob has never found any difficulty in moving from one genre to another and taking the audience with him on a magical, musical tour. His instrumental tribute to the comedian beloved by all nations, Benny Hill, is always a high point of his show. The energy and dexterity of Bob's uptempo numbers are perfectly balanced with the expressive technique he displays during the melodic guitar ballads. His stature as a performer has won him many awards including THREE prestigious Australian Entertainment 'MO' Awards. |
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Bob's long and varied career has made him highly in-demand as
a multi-instrumental musician. He has played
everywhere from The Sydney Opera House to the Melbourne Myer Music Bowl, from The
Palomino Club (Los Angeles) to The Sheraton (Nashville), and from Caesar's Palace
(U.K.) to the Tanglin Club (Singapore) and headlined his own show on International cruise ships! On the musical theatre stage he has portrayed some of his heroes including Paul McCartney in 'Lennon - The Musical of the Legend' and guitarist James Burton in 'ELVIS - The Stage Musical'. As a musical director he has conducted
for international singers such as Frank Ifield, Guy Mitchell and has toured as guitarist for Diana Trask and Val Doonican.
In Australia he is also known to thousands of ABC Radio listeners as "Big Bob from Bondi". Throughout his career he has met many musical legends including Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Peter Allen, Brenda Lee and Roy Orbison - all of whom have inspired him to reach for the heights of dazzling entertainment. |
See BOB HOWE - "Guitar Man" step into the spotlight
NOW!
Cruise Ship Entertainment Agents are invited to contact
BARRY BALL ARTISTS/ SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTIONS
or
E-mail:
bob@shownet.com.au
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Technical Requirements:
Bob performs up to 3 different shows: 2x45 minutes, 1x15 minutes
Shows are all live, using a minimum accompaniment of piano, bass & drums.
Arrangements are scored for full rhythm and horn sections, which are preferred.
Equipment required for each show: 220v power, 1 x D.I., 1 x microphone.
Bob uses his own wireless system for his guitar, plugged into his small amp. simulator.
Front-of-house and monitor volume for the guitar is totally controlled by your sound technician.
Alternatively, Bob will use your guitar amplifier instead of D.I. if available - not essential.
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Instrumental CDs:
GO WEST
1. MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
2. LONE RANGER
3. HIGH NOON
4. BONANZA
5. RED RIVER VALLEY/ROCK
6. APACHE/GERONIMO
7. DIAMONDTINA YODEL
8. YAKETY AXE
(Benny Hill Theme)
9. GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY
10. JOHNNY GUITAR
11. LAST COWBOY WALTZ
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CLASSIC TWANG
1. ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN
2. STRANGER ON THE SHORE
3. VARIATIONS ON PAGANINI'S
24TH CAPRICE
4. SLEEPWALK
5. ELEANOR RIGBY
6. PETER GUNN
7. PLAISIR D'AMOUR
8. AURA LEE / ASHOKAN FAREWELL
9. DVORAK'S LARGO
10. I LISTEN TO MY HEART
11. CAVATINA (THE DEER HUNTER)
12. GOTHAM CITY / BATMAN THEME
13. FORTY MILES OF BAD ROAD
14. GUITAR BOOGIE
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Bob plays
Australian-Made
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