Best party ever with Jake and Elwood

Oct 6 2008

Jake and Elwood will be hitting the Town House stage in Hamilton this Friday with a fun-filled tribute to the famous Blues Brothers.

The legendary Jake and Elwood Blues will be raising the roof with their highly acclaimed smash hit production - The Best Blues Brothers Show - featuring timeless soul and blues numbers such as 'Everybody' and 'Sweet Home Chicago'.

And the audience at this electrifying night of entertainment will also be treated to new arrangements of classic numbers specifically created by the fabulous Black Rhino Band.

Joliet Jake Blues began life as a drummer with local 'beat' groups before moving on to team up with Elwood and use his amazing 'whiskey' voice to launch The Best Blues and Souls Show In The World...EVER!!!

They now perform the show in theatres and arenas across the world.

Jake once said his 'best moment' was when he and Elwood were invited onto the stage at Shepherds Bush Empire in London to join the "Original Blues Brothers Band" featuring Stax guitarist and composer, Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper, as well as trumpeter Alan 'Mr Fabulous' Rubin, sax player Lou 'Blue Lou' Marini and Eddie Floyd.

During 'Soul Man', Jake performed his trademark cartwheel, and after the show, Steve Cropper commented with a wry smile: "When Belushi did his cartwheels, we all gotten out of the way in case he broke our instruments. Watching you brought it all back!"

Elwood states that his best ever gig was when the band performed at Earls Court in London with a galaxy of superstars, including Sir Paul McCartney, The Corrs, Ronan Keating and Spandau Ballet. Elwood can play the Harmonica live, and truly from the heart. His energetic dancing, his natural singing voice, together with the great rapport he has with Jake, makes him a joy to watch.

Alan Rubin from the Original Blues Brothers Band once paid Elwood the highest accolade when he said: "Watching you was just like watching Danny (Aykroyd), you've got his expressions and mannerisms down to a fine art."

So if you don't want to miss this musical spectacular then contact the Town House now by calling the box office on 01698 452299 or email thetownhouse@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

The show is suitable for all ages - £20/£18 conc. And don't forget your hat and shades - Jake and Elwood like to see their audience dressed up and ready to party!