July 29, 201014 yr Eastborne this time Home > What's On > History of the Big Bands, presented by Darius Campbell History of the Big Bands, presented by Darius Campbell Congress Theatre Thursday 4 November 2010 Buy Ticket The History of the Big Bands sees the incomparable Darius transport the audience on a magical musical journey revisiting some of Swing’s very best songs. All the famous tunes from the world’s greatest big band leaders are here, music from: Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman & Buddy Rich. The History of the Big Bands features a magnificent 16 piece big band and a series of first class soloists who cover the famous solos as played by the original andleaders. The audience is led on a musical ride from one band leader to another by the alented, charismatic and hugely successful Darius. Darius is of course no stranger to the big stage. From pop star to opera star, he shot to fame through Pop Idol, had five Top 10 singles including the No. 1 Colourblind, a platinum album and a gold album. He’s starred on the West End stage in Chicago, Guys ’n’ Dolls and Gone with the Wind and he recently won TV’s Pop Star to Opera Star going on to play a lead role in Carmen at the O2. The History of the Big Bands promises an outstanding evening of high energy, virtuoso musicianship and wonderful songs. A fantastic show it’s sure to appeal to every big band fan and more. Performance Times: 7.30pm http://www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk/What&a...asp?showID=2081 Edited July 29, 201014 yr by megham
July 29, 201014 yr Excellent, it's great that they have started promoting now.. I can't wait till wimbledon :yahoo:
July 29, 201014 yr Well, i hope he rests a bit before then :) Edited July 29, 201014 yr by Mockingbird
July 29, 201014 yr It's Darius we're talking about. Probably he will if they tie him down. I just hope he gets away with not resting.
July 30, 201014 yr It's Darius we're talking about. Probably he will if they tie him down. I just hope he gets away with not resting. He doesn't know the meaning of the word! I worry that he's doing too much this Saturday with both Glasgow and Bristol. Glad the promotion getting under way now. Thanks Meg. Sue
August 3, 201014 yr Woking this time http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/megham/2010/Big%20Band/ad.jpg Starring Darius Campbell In his most challenging role to date! The History of the Big Bands sees the incomparable Darius transport the audience on a magical musical journey revisiting some of Swing’s very best songs. All the famous tunes from the world’s greatest big band leaders are here, music from: Harry James • Benny Goodman • Tommy Dorsey • Duke Ellington Glenn Miller • Count Basie • Woody Herman & Buddy Rich. The History of the Big Bands features a magnificent 16 piece big band and a series of first class soloists who cover the famous solos as played by the original bandleaders. The audience is led on a musical ride from one band leader to another by the talented, charismatic and hugely successful Darius. Darius is of course no stranger to the big stage. From pop star to opera star, he shot to fame through Pop Idol, had five Top 10 singles including the No. 1 Colourblind, a platinum album and a gold album. He's starred on the West End stage in Chicago, Guys 'n' Dolls and Gone with the Wind and he recently won TV's Pop Star to Opera Star going on to play a lead role in Carmen at the O2. Following in the footsteps of the great crooners such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and Andy Williams, Darius takes on his most challenging role yet. Crooning is a style that has its roots in the Bel Canto of Italian opera, but with the emphasis on subtle vocal nuances and phrasing found in jazz, and Darius could be made for the part. The History of the Big Bands promises an outstanding evening of high energy, virtuoso musicianship and wonderful songs. A fantastic show it’s sure to appeal to every big band fan and more
August 4, 201014 yr Good, lots of promotion. Wonder if he will appear on one of the chat shows nearer the time to promote it. Hope so. Sue
August 4, 201014 yr Its soooooo Fantastic that this started to be promoted everywhere now..........this is Excelent news!!!! Soooooo cant wiat to see Darius in October :yahoo: !!!!!.........Just wish he would rest more though, he is so stuborn...even this dosn't slow him down :) Hopefully we'll get to see him on variuos prog's on tv such as This Morning within the next few weeks....it will mean that he can get even more promotion which will be Fantastic!! :D
August 10, 201014 yr http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/megham/2010/Big%20Band/WhatsonStagead.jpg What's on Stage Darius Tours History of Big Band Show Pre Panto Date: 10 August 2010 Darius Campbell, the reality TV star previously known as Darius Danesh who shot to fame after competing in Pop Idol, will return to the stage with the national tour of his own swing show, The History of Big Bands, playing 11 UK dates this autumn. Campbell, who changed his surname to reflect his Scottish roots, kicks off his tour in St Albans on 11 September 2010 before one-night visits in Lincoln, Buxton, Brighton, Wimbledon, Inverness, Darlington, Woking, Bromley and Eastbourne, where it finishes on 4 November. He also tours to Glasgow's King's Theatre, where he will later be spending Christmas as Prince Charming in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The History of Big Bands features a 16-piece band and incorporates tunes made famous by the world's great band leaders, including Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington. The swing show adds another string to Campbell’s bow. The singer-songwriter has also appeared in the musicals Chicago, Guys and Dolls and, most recently, Trevor Nunn’s ill-fated West End production of Gone With the Wind. He recently returned to ITV with another talent show, Popstar to Operastar, in which he competed against seven other chart-toppers, including Jimmy Osmond and Kym Marsh, for the title of Operastar. He was mentored by opera star Rolando Villazon, went on to win the competition and has since played Toreador, Escamillo in Carmen at The O2 Arena. - by Andrew Girvan http://www.whatsonstage.com/news/theatre/l...+Pre+Panto.html
August 10, 201014 yr The web address of the Lincoln Theatre Royal on Darius' 'History of the Big Bands' tour dates for Lincoln is wrong. It should be http://lincolntheatreroyal.com/
August 10, 201014 yr Wimbledon this time The History of the Big Bands - Darius Campbell stars Preview by Lizzie Guilfoyle DARIUS Campbell (formerly known as Darius Danesh) stars in his own swing show, The History of the Big Bands, which visits New Wimbledon Theatre on October 16, 2010, as part of an 11-date UK tour. The History of the Big Bands features a 16 piece big band and a series of soloists, who cover the famous numbers as played by original bandleaders Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman and Buddy Rich. Campbell shot to fame through Pop Idol, had five Top 10 singles including the No.1 Colourblind, and a platinum and a gold album. As well as starring on the West End stage in Chicago, Guys ‘n’ Dolls and Gone with the Wind (as Rhett Butler), he recently won TV’s Pop Star to Opera Star and went on to play a lead role in Carmen at the O2. As well as Wimbledon, The History of the Big Bands will also visit St Albans, Lincoln, Buxton, Brighton, Glasgow, Inverness, Darlington, Woking, Bromley and Eastbourne. Later this year, Campbell returns to Glasgow where he will play Prince Charming in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Theatre-Revie...-campbell-stars
August 10, 201014 yr " A series of soloists" !! :o .............noooooooooo, thought it was meant to be just Darius singing!.......we dont want to hear anyone else singing,just him and no-one else!!........OMG i so hope i've read this wrong!!
August 10, 201014 yr " A series of soloists" !! :o .............noooooooooo, thought it was meant to be just Darius singing!.......we dont want to hear anyone else singing,just him and no-one else!!........OMG i so hope i've read this wrong!! I assumed Soloists was referring to the solo instruments within the 16 piece band. I might have that wrong though. Does anyone else know ? As far as i've heard.. it's only Darius singing :-)
August 11, 201014 yr Of the band leaders listed for the show each was known as an expert on one or more instuments and it was usual for him to have a solo spot during the performance. Duke Ellington ........................ piano Benny Goodman......................clarinet Harry James............................trumpet Tommy Dorsey........................trombone, also trumpet and cornet Glen Miller...............................trombone Count Basie.............................piano, also organ Woody Herman........................saxophone, clarinet and vocals Buddy Rich..............................drums, percussion ..
August 11, 201014 yr The other soloists are the star instrumentalist for each featured instrument. Darius is the only singer. general one but nice to see http://wwwmusicaltheatrenews.blogspot.com/...f-big-band.html TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010 Darius Campbell History of Big Bands tour Darius Campbell who shot to fame after competing in Pop Idol is going on a national tour with his own swing show The History of Big Bands playing 11 UK dates this autumn starting in St Albans on 11th September 2010 before one-night gigs in Lincoln, Buxton, Brighton, Wimbledon, Inverness, Darlington, Woking, Bromley and Eastbourne where it finishes on 4th November. The History of Big Bands tour features a 16-piece band playing classics by some the world's great band leaders including Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington. Campbell was previously called Darius Danesh but changed is surname to reflect his Scottish roots. The pop singer-songwriter has appeared in a number of West End musicals: Chicago, Guys and Dolls and Trevor Nunn’s ill-fated Gone With the Wind (pictured here at Rhett Butler). He recently appeared on ITV in another talent show Popstar to Operastar when he competed and beat seven other popstars to win the title and went on to play Escamillo in Carmen at The O2 Arena.
August 11, 201014 yr Each Band is also well known for particular pieces Duke Ellington.........It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing Benny Goodman......Sing, sing, sing Harry James............September Song ..............................Embraceable You ..............................You made me love you Tommy Dorsey........I'll never smile again ...............................Dolores Glen Miller................String of Pearls ...............................In the mood ...............................Chatanooga choo choo Count Basie..............One o'clock jump Woody Herman.........Jeepers Creepers ...............................Woodchoppers Ball Buddy Rich...............West Side Story It will be interesting to see how many of these are included in the show.
August 11, 201014 yr Thanx Bramley and Meg for putting our minds at rest ............thank god it is just Darius singing!! :dance: .......Just wish they wouldn't make it confusing for people...........as instruments played on their own are normally known as 'instrumentals' :) Edited August 11, 201014 yr by darius4me
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