Announcement
Simon is working on a solo CD..
The basic tracks are nearly completed and it should be complete by the end of the year.
Simon is playing drums on all the tracks I has bunch of great New York musicians playing as well.
13th Nov 2009
BAD COMPANY REVIEW APOLLO HAMMERSMITH
MASTERCLASS
Eagerly awaited night of entertainment for me.. I've seen Paul on every solo tour he has done in UK, even the cold wet weather didnt put me off from queuing outside for 90 mins, the bonus was bumping into fellow fans I knew from previous gigs.
Doors opened on time and strainght into the old Odeon and the rush to the front , which I secured next to some old pals from the last RAH gig .
Backing tape of classic rock songs played on the PA and then we had Jimi for 4 songs then the lights dimmed . No support act tonight, the show started at 8.30pm and was being recorded by the Concert Live people for cd release.
The Band consisting of Lyn Sorenson - bass, Howard Leese - Guitar & Piano, Curtis Dengler - Guitar, Simon Kirke - Drums, Paul Rodgers - Voice,Guitar,Piano & Classic Rock Songwriter Award launched into a bunch of Free classics statring with 'the much covered 'Walk In My Shadow'
We had songs from all his career Free/Bad Co/Queen/The Firm/Solo.
The crowd came from all over UK and Europe for this gig and they enjoyed every minute of it
We had a couple of guest appearances for 2 songs. First off Deborah Bonham joined on co-vocals for the wonderful 'Be My Friend', and later Mick Ralphs joined other Bad Co members Paul & Simon for a rousing 'Can't Get Enough' more Bad Co news later 
Paul was genuinely touched by the crowd support and appreciation of this evening and the band were as tight as I've seen any band , just pure class.
After the 3 song encore the monitors were switched off and the PA went back to the classic rock tape it was playing pre gig. The stage lights dimmed and house lights raised but no one was having that. After 5 mins of merry hell from the crowd beying for at least one more song, the lights dimmed , monitors switched back on, because any self respecting Paul Rodgers fan knows that no concert is over until 'The Hunter' is played. They came back and did the best version I have ever heard of the song.
As the band finally departed to deafening cheers, Paul came back to announce that Bad Company will be touring the UK in April 2010, another massive roar.
Setlist (from memory,if correct)
Walk In My Shadow/Fire & Water/Ride A Pony/Soon I Will Be Gone/The Stealer/Voodoo/Rock & Roll Fantasy/Run With The Pack/Satisfaction Guaranteed/Be My Friend/Shooting Star/All Right Now
Saving Grace/Can't Get Enough/Little Wing-Angel
The Hunter
I think I might have missed one or two
Photos on the link below(if it works)
BAD COMPANY ANNOUNCES 10 EXCLUSIVE
SUMMER CONCERT TOUR DATES FOR 2009
Bad Company 2009 tour itinerary:
| DATE | CITY/STATE | VENUE |
| June 17 | Hollywood, FL | Hard Rock Live |
| June 19 | Atlanta, GA | Chastain Park Amphitheatre |
| June 20 | Charlotte, NC | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre |
| June 23 | Raleigh, NC (2 hours to Charlotte) | Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek |
| June 24 | Virginia Beach, VA | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre |
| June 27 | Bethel, NY (2 hours to New York) | Bethel Woods Center for the Arts |
| June 28 | Wantagh, NY (30 minutes to New York) | Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre |
| July 1 | Clarkston, MI (45 minutes to Detroit) | DTE Energy Music Theatre |
| July 2 | Canandaigua, NY (38 minutes to Rochester) | CMAC |
| July 4 | Atlantic City, NJ | Resorts Atlantic City |
Simon Kirke will be appearing at the 02 In London
at the Led Zeppelin show,
Dec 10th 2007
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Review on Simon Kirke at Merrimack
Review from Chris Welch
Review on Simon Kirke at Merrimack
Posted by Chris Welch August 23, 2007 10:55 AM
He didn't attract the buzz that actor/musician Billy Bob Thornton did Friday night, but former Bad Company/Free drummer Simon Kirke sure was entertaining last Saturday.
The long-time drummer held a free clinic for high school drummers Saturday afternoon and then performed Saturday night with former Foreigner guitarist Larry Oaks. Merrimack Hall, which seats 300, was only half full or less, but it was a great show.
Kirke and Oaks played an acoustic set and included some classic Bad Company songs, like "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Bad Company," as well as some original songs Kirke has written.
He also told some great stories, including one on the late Beatle George Harrison. He said he was invited to Harrison's home in London, where it had its own zip code it was so big. Harrison led him to the kitchen and opened up a trap door, where he heard water gurgling.
"I thought he wanted me to fix his pipes or something at first," Kirke said. "I know I'm a handy man, but ..."
He quickly learned it wasn't pipes Harrison wanted him to see. Down in the "basement" was a lake underneath the house .... and a row boat?
"Want to go for a row?" Harrison asked Kirke.
Of course, you're not going to turn down a Beatle, right?
So, Kirke and Harrison got into the row boat and Kirke pushed a button. Suddenly, all the covers from several aquariums were lifted and it was a magnificant sight.
Of course, Kirke says 30 years later he still remembers it vividly.
UK SHOWS Simon Kirke Reviews here
ROCKSTARZ INC.
Rockstarz is featured on VH1 Classic during the month of January
as Simon Kirke is the guest host of Rockfest. Check your local listing.
Rockstarz is featured on AETV Breakfast with the Arts on January 28th.
Rockstarz is producing the half-time show at University of Penn v Harvard basketball game on February 9th.
Simon Kirke will be center court as the marching band plays Bad Company songs ending with "All Right Now!"
More drum clinics are being scheduled please check
New Drum Clinic dates for Simon Kirke will be announced shortly
Also an appearences on VH 1 Classics +
ROCKSTARZ PRESENTS
Lessons from a Legend : Simon Kirke
Simon Kirke teaches you how to play 5 BAD COMPANY hits and the colossal
FREE hit "All Right Now". Simon analyzes each songs, its beat and
instructs you on the breakdowns of his legendary fills Plus bonus material
including live concert footage and an interview with Simon detailing his musical approach.
This dvd will be available in the next few days online
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FREE ‘FOREVER’ LONDON PREMIERE
Book now for London premiere event!
Screening, Q&A and party with band members at The Glass Bar,
9 Glasshouse Street, London, W1B 5EL
* Entrance via Café Royal – 68 Regent Street *
Thursday 7th September 2006 * Doors at 6.30pm
Tickets cost £20 or £25 on the door. Limited numbers, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Call 0845 466 8000 or visit www.vistavega.com for more information
Sunday September 17 and Monday Sept 18th 2006
Simon Kirke (Free & Bad Company)
Plays the Bein Inn Scotland
Time: 9:00pm
Preview:
The legendary co-founder of Free and Bad Company returns
by public demand with his unique and intimate show.
Tickets: £25.
The Bein Inn Acoustic Sessions feature top artists performing 'unplugged', in a relaxed and
friendly club-type atmosphere. As part of a select audience of around sixty, you can
enjoy a unique experience with some of the leading live performers on the music scene today.
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Tickets available from the Bein Inn Tel. 01577 830216 or Goldrush Records in Perth
Tell them you saw it advertised at ARN
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THE FAMOUS BEIN INN
GLENFARG PERTH & KINROSS
SCOTLAND UK
Simon Kirke
has a album out. Kirke wrote all the songs for
Seven Rays of Hope
during a recent stint in rehab. , Simon write writes,
"I have recorded seven songs as part of my therapy in rehab.
My counselor suggested it, and they have come out very well.
They rank as some of the best songs I have ever written."
The disc is available for $10-99, plus two-dollars for shipping and handling.
Overseas orders will be $15 (US money order)
Enquires Piller@fan.net
For the younger viewers!
Dan Zanes Children CD
For those fans with young children, here is SImon appearing on this childrens cd. See here for ordering information.
All my friends live in the wood
- written by Simon Kirke
Piece of an interview from the ROCK AND ROLL FANTASY CAMP
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