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Ready for a midweek night of incredible live music? Join us at Albert’s Shed in Shrewsbury on Wednesday, 18th of November, for the very special Albert’s Songwriters Showcase! Kicking off at 8:30 PM with completely free entry, this is an intimate evening spotlighting master craftsmanship in songwriting from two phenomenal solo acts. Headlining the night is music royalty PHIL BATES a veteran of the global stage whose storied career spans from contributing to early Duran Duran recordings and collaborating with Billy Ocean to massive worldwide tours with ELO Part II. Supporting Phil is the brilliant Shropshire-based songstress and host of Albert’s Songwriters Showcase NIKKI ROUS. Having opened up for household names like Jamiroquai, Kaiser Chiefs, and Level 42, Nikki crafts emotive, passionate, and deeply heartfelt songs inspired by a lifetime of rich musical influences and lived experiences. Grab your friends, support local live music, and settle in for an unforgettable night of stories and sound. See you at the front!
ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES AND LINKS:
PHIL BATES
Born on March 30, 1953, in Tamworth, Staffordshire, Phil Bates discovered his love for music at the age of eleven. His musical journey commenced with the formation of his first band, The Wild Four, at the tender age of twelve, later transforming into The Teenbeats.
In 1970, at seventeen, Bates left Tamworth and joined the Heavy-Rock band JUG, followed by a stint with the Kabarett/Folk ensemble Enigma. The band eventually evolved into Quill. Bates explored a solo career, collaborated with Duane Eddy in 1974, and engaged in various musical projects during the vibrant London scene of the 1970s.
In 1980, Bates collaborated with Colin Thurston and contributed to the early recordings of Duran Duran. He rejoined Quill in 1983 and co-founded Don’t Panic with his future wife, Jo. The couple spent three years performing in the United Arab Emirates. Bates resumed solo work, collaborated with artists like Billy Ocean, and contributed to TV and radio jingles.
The pivotal year 1993 marked Bates’ association with ELO Part II, embarking on extensive global tours until 1999. He played a significant role in the album “Moment Of Truth” and worked as a co-producer and mixer.
From 2011 to 2013, Bates participated in projects like Blue Violin and ELO Klassik. In 2013, he founded the Phil Bates Trio with Jo Bates and Susan Filep. Over the years, he continued to captivate audiences, demonstrating his versatility and dedication to music.
As of 2023, Phil Bates remains a prominent figure in the music scene. Whether performing as a solo artist or contributing to collaborative projects, he continues to share his exceptional talent and passion for music with audiences worldwide. Experience the enchanting journey of Phil Bates – a testament to a lifetime dedicated to the art of sound.
https://phil-bates.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066588463600
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fygoNNNxp2C0CyXPYbiK0?si=Tf5HDLQ0Q2aWhGAuvs_spQ&nd=1&dlsi=e2b6b117a5a641f5
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/phil-bates/448549785
https://www.instagram.com/philbates.music/
NIKKI ROUS
Hailing originally from Tamworth but now based in Shropshire, Nikki is no stranger to performing. She first stepped onto a stage at the age of 5 and trained as a dancer for many years. Over the course of her childhood and teenage years she travelled the dance festivals and performed at countless shows around the UK. When she turned 17 Nikki won a place at one of the UK's most prestigious stage schools and around the same time she bought herself a guitar and started teaching herself to play. She discovered artists such as Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Tori Amos, Sinead O’ Connor, Skunk Anansie, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Radiohead, PJ Harvey, Portishead, Bjork, Alanis Morissette and many more musicians that inspire her still to this day.
Nikki has struggled all her life with several chronic health and pain conditions and was born with a rare genetic connective tissue disease called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She is an advocate for disabilities, invisible illnesses and mental health. For the content of her song writing, she draws on relatable experiences as well as the emotional challenges of living with a disability which produces some very honest and heartfelt songs. What she crafts is emotive, passionate and moving. Over the years Nikki has developed a connected and buoyant rapport with her audiences which makes her performance both scintillating and a genuinely memorable experience.
Nikki has performed alongside and opened up shows for artists such as Jamiroquai, Level 42, Kaiser Chiefs, James, Supergrass, Miles Hunt, Nick Harper, Jon Gomm and many more. She has graced the stages of venues and festivals up and down the country such as The Wolves Civic Halls, The Jamhouse, The Glee Club, The Robin 2, Tamworth Assembly Rooms, Solfest, Nozstock, Lakefest, Sistafest, Farmer Phil’s Fest and Sunrise Celebration to name a few.
www.facebook.com/nikkirousmusic
www.nikkirous.com
www.youtube.com/@nikkirousmusic
https://www.instagram.com/nikkirousmusic/
https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkirousmusic
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