2007
Sat 28th July 2007
We had a veritable feast of music lined up for SomerRock 2 in the summer of 2007, with over 6 hours of live music from a wide variety of bands. Top of the bill were Us4//U2, a fantastic tribute to the Irish rockers U2. With U2 still making great music over 20 years into their career, they went down a storm - and if you closed your eyes you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference!
Us4//U2 were formed in the year 2000 and have performed shows all over the world in countries and colonies including the UK, Channel Islands, Netherlands, Belgium, Serbia, Falkland Islands, Açores(Portugal) and Bahrain.
The Us4//U2 show takes you on a journey through U2's 25 year career, delivering an energetic performance which has carved their reputation as one of the most sought after tribute bands in Europe. Their stage performances are 100% live with no tapes or sequencing. All members of Us4//U2 have vast live and studio experience in various original and signed bands.
Imagine it's 1963 and there's a show at your local theater.
Appearing on the bill with Helen Shapiro, Chris Montez and Bobby Vee is a new band, with only one hit under their belt - The Beatles!
At this point in their career, The Beatles are rockin'. There isn't a band to touch them. After all the grueling one nighters in Liverpool and the long residences in Hamburg, the hard work is finally paying off and they blow the audience away with their sound - a fabulous cocktail of early Motown, Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and original material!
It is this sound that The Upbeat Beatles re-create. Raw powerhouse vocals, breathtaking harmonies and punchy tight musicianship - and in the world of Beatles tribute bands, there isn't a band to touch them!
Ask anyone who's seen The Upbeat Beatles and they will tell you! What you see is what you get - no tapes or mini discs, just three amps and a drum kit. It takes more than suits and wigs to recapture the magic of The Beatles and one listen to the The Upbeat Beatles album will satisfy the most faithful Beatles fan!
The Upbeat Beatles show is all about audience reaction and having a good time....THIS IS THE NEAREST YOU'RE GOING TO GET TO THE REAL THING!
Go to official Upbeat Beatles website
Duke Johnson and the Scorchers have been around for quite a while and
have built up a fantastic reputation for combining a wide ranging set
of great tunes with a feel good stage presence. Their enthusiasm is infectious
and if you enjoy half as much as they do, you'll have had a great time!!
The Xpresidents are a local band specialising in an energetic brand of
funk rock, a blend of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam and Feeder
- a great mix that's sure to get people nodding heads and a fitting sound
to a long summers day.
Please Note
- Because of alcohol licensing laws you are not allowed to bring your
own beverages on site. Your own food can be brought in to a SomerRock
event, although food is available on site should you wish.