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07December
The Bluebells (Acoustic Trio)
The Bluebells enjoyed a whirlwind career spanning the early 1980’s with a recording output including three U.K. hit singles. “I’m Falling”, “Cath” and “Young at Heart” made with a procession of producers including Elvis Costello who became a mentor and teacher to the band. Guitarist and ex-fanzine publisher Robert Hodgens (aka Bobby Bluebell) wrote instantly memorable classics in collaboration with the two McCluskey Brothers who completed the Bluebells’ essential troika and Kenneth McCluskey sang them in a likably unaffected voice, making every track count
With the release of their debut album “Sisters” in 1984 on London Records ,the band toured widely in Europe and North America developing their live sound and signing to Seymour Stein’s Sire Records in the U.S.
Robert and the brothers parted company amicably in 1986 with Ken and David forming and releasing records as the McCluskey Brothers while Robert concentrated on song writing duties for various other artists including Texas and the late Sinead O’Connor as well as his own group The Poems.
In 1993 when “Young at Heart” hit the U.K. No 1 spot following its use as a T.V. advert for Volkswagon the chaps met up for some fun Top of the Pops appearances.
The Bluebells are delighted to be playing again having recently received two premier Scottish Music Business Awards including “The Tartan Clef Award for Song Writing .” at the star studded Nordoff –Robbins charity annual fund raiser at Glasgow Barrowlands.
Following the re-release of the Classic album repackaged “Sisters” album on the Last Night From Glasgow The Bluebells were encouraged by the label and fans to record new material which has manifested itself in the excellent new album “The Bluebells In The 21st Century” released in April 2023.
Bobby, Ken, and David are currently performing a variety of acoustic gigs as a three piece.
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12December
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14December
Otley Players present: Camelot
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17December
The Albion Christmas Band, widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, has been touring for 25 years this year, and attracts sell-out audiences across the UK. Indeed, many people...
19December
Lunchtime Recital with Bethany-Hannah Winteringham (Soprano)
POSTPONED! We are working on a new date and will announce it as soon as possible. Bethany-Hannah Winteringham, soprano, completed her undergraduate studies at Leeds Conse...
19December
Otley Film Society: The Holdovers
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20December
Save money and buy our Cinema Live Musicals Season Ticket! Includes all 5 screenings for £65 (£55 for Friends)! Bringing much loved musicals of the West End onto the big scre...
23December
Otley Film Society presents: It’s a Wonderful Life
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Director: Frank Capra Writers: Fra...
05January
The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (Recorded Screening)
Magic and fairytale characters are brought to life through ballet – a family favourite. Holding a very special place in The Royal Ballet’s repertory The Sleeping Beauty was th...
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Otley Film Society: The Teachers’ Lounge
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An epic that details the chequered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship ...
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