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To all our fans and friends in Korea thank you for all your comments about the usage of โEasier Said Than Doneโ in several recent songs ๐นOur publishing company Wise Music Group is on the case and has employed a musicologist to take this further ๐๐We will keep you posted ๐๐๐น.
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@theseoulite Thank you all for your info and support on this Itโs lovely to hear we still have great fans in S Korea ๐๐๐น.
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Very sad to say that Alan Wormald(shak guitarist for 30 years) has passed away๐ฅฒSuch a shock for all of us as we just returned from a short European tour and he was in good form ๐A lovely funny man and a great guitarist and singer ๐RIP Al We all miss you terribly๐๐.
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Our first night in Yokohama was a great show ๐๐So great to be back amongst our dear friends and fans ๐๐thank you ๐
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Finally our 40th anniversary CD/DVD digipak is released on Secret Records Sept 4th๐๐๐น๐
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Today we released our new single โAll Around The World Tonightโ on iTunes and other digital formats ๐This is a lead up to a new 3CD and 1DVD digipak released in April to celebrate our 40th Anniversary ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ.
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Two wonderful shows last night at Osaka Billboard Live to finish our Japan 2023 tour๐๐Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a special evening ๐
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Our final 2 shows in Tokyo on Friday night were just amazing ๐๐Such warmth from the crowd and such excitement and energy too ๐๐Tonight we play the final 2 shows of our 2023 tour of Japan in Osaka ๐Should be a fantastic night as both shows sold out ๐๐๐
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Arrived in Cape Town safely yesterday and today a few interviews and sound check later for tomorrows show ๐Bill and Jill just recorded a lovely interview with Martin Myers at Cape Talk ๐๐
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Just arrived in Tokyo to begin our short Japan tour ๐๐Looking forward to it starting in Yokohama tomorrow then more shows in Tokyo and Osaka๐๐at the Billboard Live Clubs ๐Amazing to think we have toured Japan more than 40 times ๐๐๐And we love it here ๐xxx.
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Today is the release day in Japan of our new album โEyes Of The WorldโIt will be released in the UK Oct 27th on CD and limited edition vinyl ๐14 brand new songs ๐๐น
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Great show last night at Billboard Live Tokyo ๐40 years ago we came to tour for the first time in Japan and the welcome we get from our lovely fans and friends is still as enthusiastic ๐๐More shows in Tokyo tonight ๐๐.
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Thank you to all our fans in Germany Holland and Switzerland who came to see our shows on our recent 3 week tour of Europe ๐๐We had such a great time and hope to see you next year ๐๐
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We had a great time at the Rewind Scotland Festival last Sunday ๐๐Lucky with the weather and everyone seemed to be having a great time ๐๐Looking forward to North and South ๐๐
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Two weeks ago today our guitarist of 30 years Alan Wormald passed away ๐ฅฒAl is still sadly missed by us all and leaves a huge gap in our lives๐But we will continue to tour and we can announce today that our original guitarist Keith Winter will join us for future shows RIP Al ๐.
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Great show last night at the Esher Theatre ๐๐Lovely audience and great vibe ๐๐Thanks to all those who came ๐
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Thanks to everyone who came to our show last night at the Westgate Hall In Canterbury ๐it was a very special and poignant evening as it was our first without our guitarist Alan Wormald ๐We dedicated the show to Alanโs memory ๐xxx.
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What a great show it was last night in Bishopโs Stortford with the original line up๐๐A very special evening for our 40th anniversary and thanks to everyone who came especially Tak who flew all the way from Tokyo ๐๐๐น
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Wow ๐๐ 6 amazing shows at Tokyo Billboard Live ๐๐Thanks so much for making them so special ๐๐๐Tonight our last night in Japan will be in Yokohama so hope to see you there ๐๐
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Great to be back in Japan after 3 year wait due to covid.First shows last night in Osaka just amazing ๐๐We played 2 encores in the second show such was the love from the crowd ๐๐Thank you Osaka ๐Truly amazing ๐๐
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In Tokyo now for our shows tonight through till Saturday at Billboard Live ๐๐Here are a few pics from the Osaka shows
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We had such a wonderful time in Japan after a 3 year wait due to Covid ๐๐Thanks to everyone who came to the shows in Osaka, Tokyo and Yokohama ๐๐It was truly magical ๐๐๐๐ฏ๐ต.
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Last Sat night was the last show in our 6 night sold out residency at the Pizza Express Soho ๐It was very special as our original guitarist Keith Winter played the whole show with us๐Due to the high demand for tickets weโre doing another 2 shows there 25/26 Nov 2022๐๐
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What an amazing show with the Shaks last night at The Stables Wavendon to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Night Birds album Extra special as original members Keith Winter and Jackie Rawe joined us for the gig ๐๐Thanks to everyone who came and made it so special ๐๐น
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3 great sold out shows at the Pizza Express Soho ๐Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a fun time ๐Last night extra special as we were joined by the legend that is Tony Blackburn and his lovely wife Debbie ๐Great to see him looking so well ๐๐.
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Happy New Year to everyone Hope 2018 brings success and happiness for you ๐๐.
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Looking forward to our annual 6 night residency at the Pizza Express Soho 5-10 August ๐๐Mon,Thurs,Fri,Sat sold out but a few tickets left for Tue and Wed so hope to see you there ๐Always a great night in Soho ๐๐๐.
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Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Shaks. ๐๐๐๐๐๐.
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Great show in Zoetemeer last night ๐๐๐Good to be back in Holland ๐
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Great shows last night at Billboard Live Tokyo Thanks to all our fans and friends for an amazing time ๐๐
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So exciting news for Japan ๐๐๐นWe will be coming to play shows at the end of Feb into early March and will be the first international band to do so at the Billboard clubs ๐๐This is very exciting for us as itโs been too long ๐๐๐.
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6 great shows at Billboard Live Tokyo ๐๐Thanks to everyone who came and made it so special See your next year for our 40th anniversary ๐๐๐น๐ผ๐ผ
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Looking forward to opening the Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival tonight ๐๐Should be a great night ๐๐.
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Happy Christmas everyone ๐๐๐Hope you have a great one and a cracking New Year too ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐๐.
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Jill and I really enjoyed seeing my great friend Makoto Ozone at his fabulous show at the Blue Note Tokyo last night ๐A world class musician with a world class band in a world class club ๐๐๐๐น๐น๐ผ๐ผ
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Fantastic shows in Osaka to finish our Japanese tour ๐๐๐ผSee you next year ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ผ๐น
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Thanks to everyone who came to our show at the Palace Theatre in Southend last night ๐๐๐We had such a good time ๐๐
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Thanks to everyone who came to our shows in @billboardlive_o last night ๐What a great way to end our tour of Japan ๐๐ผ
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First of our 3 sold out shows at Pizza Express Soho last night๐Lovely crowd as always and very international too ๐Our number one fan in Japan Tak flew in from Tokyo to share the evening with us ๐A special night ๐๐.
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Last night in Tokyo at Billboard Live was a fantastic couple of shows so looking forward to tonight and Saturday ๐๐Great to be back in Tokyo after 3 years waiting from Covid.
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Last week was quite something at the Pizza Express Soho๐๐6 sold out shows attended by the nicest friends and fans ๐๐Weโre back there Nov 7-9 so hope to see you there ๐๐.
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What a great show last night opening the Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival ๐๐Lovely to play outside to such an enthusiastic cosmopolitan crowd ๐๐Next stop 3 sold out shows at the Soho Pizza Express starting tomorrow ๐๐.
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What a fab gig yesterday at Rewind South ๐๐Great weather and lovely crowds created a special atmosphere ๐๐
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Shakatak | Pizza Express Live Happy to announce our 11 night summer residency at the Pizza Express Soho July 28th-August 7th is now on sale ๐๐Should be a fun summer in Soho with the Shaks ๐.
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What an amazing show it was in Cape Town ๐Just the best crowd and you made so welcome as you always do ๐๐Just back in the UK with so many wonderful memories ๐๐๐Thank you Cape Town xxx
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Jill and Bill have done another lockdown duo video; this time with a version of โOn Nights Like Tonight โwhich will air tonight at 8pm UK time ๐Check it out on her FB page ๐๐Hope you enjoy ๐๐.
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Tune in tonight on YouTube/Facebook at 8pm UK time to see us revisiting Down On The Street on Top Of The Pops 1984 ๐๐Hope it brings a smile to your face ๐๐.
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Looking forward to tonightโs show at the Palace Art Hotel in Pezinok, Slovakia ๐๐Should be a great night and weather looks good ๐๐๐
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Official Shakatak Site Our new website has just gone live ๐๐Check it out ๐๐๐
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What a great evening at the Stables Wavendon last night ๐๐Lovely venue great people fab atmosphere ๐๐Thanks to everyone who came ๐๐๐
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Shakatak - Eyes Of The World - ( Trailer ) via @YouTube. New album due for release in the UK and rest of the world Oct 27th ๐๐๐.
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Great show last night at the Opera House Buxton ๐๐Lovely venue and brilliant audience ๐๐
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Thanks to everyone who came to our shows last weekend ๐The Maltings Ely was a great night as was St Nicolasโ Chapel in Kingโs Lynn ๐๐.
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A great weekend of shows at The Stables in Wavendon Friday evening and then last night at the Factory Live in Worthing ๐Thanks to everyone who came and made it a special weekend ๐๐Next stop Cape Town Sept 30th ๐๐.
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Back in the UK now after our amazing trip to Thailand and Japan! ๐๐Thanks to everyone who came to see us๐Hope to see you soon ๐๐๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐น.
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Great show at the Westgate Hall Canterbury last night ๐๐Thanks to all who came ๐๐๐.
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Great show at @billboardlive_t last night Thanks as always to everyone for making us so welcome ๐๐๐ผ๐ผ
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Fantastic opening show last night at the Pizza Express Dean Street ๐๐Thanks to everyone who came along and made it a special night ๐๐คGreat to see our great friend Tony Blackburn and his lovely wife Debbie and also sixties legend Dave Clark ๐๐๐ผ๐น.
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Thanks to everyone who came to our show last night at the Felixstowe Spa Pavilion ๐๐What a great night it was ๐๐๐น
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Final show in Tokyo last night What a great time we all had. Thanks to everyone who came๐๐Osaka here we come ๐๐ผ
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Great show at the Stable Yard Petworth House on Friday night as part of the Petworth Music Festival ๐.Lovely crowd in a beautiful setting ๐๐Thanks to all who came ๐
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Pleased to announce 4 shows booked at the Pizza Express Soho London 23-26 Nov this year 2020๐๐Looking forward to playing at one of our favourite venues ๐Hope to see you there ๐๐๐ผ.
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Great show at the Witham Public Hall last night๐๐Such an enthusiastic crowd that made us so welcome ๐๐๐๐
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Finally after several postponements weโre looking forward to a very special concert at the Southmill Arts Centre in Bishopโs Stortford Nov 27th ๐๐Itโs the 40th anniversary show with the original line up including Keith Winter and Jackie Rawe in the town where it all began ๐๐.
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Check out our video tonight 8pm UK time where we toast our fans in the UK,Japan,The Netherlands and Mexico๐๐More countries to follow ๐๐.
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Fab show tonight at the Palace Art Hotel in Pezinok ๐๐Such a great crowd and thanks to everyone who came ๐๐
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Great show in Baku last night ๐๐What a fantastic crowd and so welcoming ๐๐thank you for making it a special night ๐๐xxx
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What a special night tonight at the Pizza Express Soho ๐many old friends and a lovely audience made it a fab evening ๐๐๐
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Thanks to everyone who came to our show last night in Venlo ๐We had a fab time ๐A lovely way to finish our mini tour in Holland ๐Weโll be back in Europe next year for our 40th anniversary tour starting in Dortmund 22nd April ๐See you in 2020 ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐น
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Thanks to everyone who watched our live stream last night ๐๐It was so great to be able to play together again after 6 months and I know we all enjoyed it ๐๐๐นThanks for your lovely comments too๐๐๐ผ.
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What an amazing night of shows in Osaka yesterday ๐๐Thanks to everyone for making it so special ๐๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐
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The Stables | The Stables. Looking forward to our show here this coming Friday Sept 13th ๐๐Always a great night ๐๐
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So sad to hear the news about al jarreau he will be sadly missed by us and the whole world.
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Looking forward to our upcoming show this coming Friday Oct 4th at the Esher Theatre๐Always a great night ๐๐
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Great show in Altrincham at the Bowdon Rooms Friday night and last night at the Hampton Hub was very lively and lots of fun๐๐นThanks to everyone who came along ๐๐Tonight The Key Theatre in Peterborough ๐๐Should be a great night ๐๐
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Looking forward to this Saturday night at the Fairfield Halls in Croydon where weโll be playing alongside our great pals Shalamar ๐๐Should be a fab night to remember ๐๐๐
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Great show last night at the Esher Theatre๐๐Thanks to everyone who came and made it a fantastic evening ๐๐Added bonus was a surprise appearance by our great friend Leee John from Imagination who joined us on stage at the end of the show ๐๐๐๐ฅณ.
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Great show Sat night at the Pizza Express Soho ๐๐Thanks to the lovely staff there for taking such good care of us and thanks to everyone who came and made it a fab night ๐๐Looking forward to our shows next year at this legendary venue ๐๐.
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Rogโs view from stage at our show in Peterborough last night at the Key Theatre ๐๐What a great night it was ๐๐Thanks everyone ๐๐๐
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View from the soundcheck for tonightโs show at Hua Hin Jazz Festival in Thailand Should be a good one ๐๐๐ผ๐ผ
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Really exciting times last night at the first of two sold out shows in Hamburg at the Nochtspeicher ๐Such a lovely welcome and great crowd ๐๐looking forward to tonightโs show ๐๐๐
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Great show at the Chequer Mead Theatre East Grinstead last night ๐๐Thanks to everyone who came and made it a special evening ๐๐
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Really enjoyed our short Welsh tour with Swansea friday night and Cardiff last night โค๏ธLovely crowds as always and thanks for making us so welcome ๐ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Hope to see you soon ๐๐.
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Looking forward to this weekendโs shows The Bowdon Rooms Altrincham 22nd Oct, The Hampton Hub 23rd Oct and The Key Theatre Peterborough 24th Oct ๐๐Should be a great weekend ๐๐.
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Happy Christmas to everyone hope you have a great time and a very successful new year ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐.
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Looking forward to taking part in the Rewind festivals up and down the country this year ๐Should be a fun time catching up with old friends ๐๐
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Thanks to everyone who came to the Maidstone Pizza Express shows Thurs-Sat this week๐๐Always made to feel so welcome๐ผ๐๐See you next year for our 40th anniversary ๐น๐ผ๐๐๐๐.
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Really nice show in Berlin last night ๐๐ผReally cosmopolitan crowd with fans from all over Europe ๐๐๐ผThanks to everyone for making it a great night ๐ผ๐๐ผ
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Great time at Rewind North last Sunday ๐Lovely crowd and weather held out too ๐Bumped into some old friends as well ๐
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Great show last night to start our weeks residency at the Pizza Express Soho ๐๐Thanks to everyone who came from as far as Michigan and Lima Peru ๐๐Looking forward to the rest of the week ๐๐.
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Just seen the chart below and we're 62nd in the top 100 chart of all time best smooth jazz artists ๐๐ผ.
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BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies, Down On The Street
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What a great night we had Wed at Koko in London at Tony Blackburn's soul night out ๐So many great artists and a special version of Day by Day with Leee John Big thanks to Tony for including us in this year's line up ๐๐ผ๐ผ.
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6 great sold out shows at the Pizza Express Dean Street Soho thanks to everyone who came and made it a special week ๐๐๐ผ๐ผ๐น.
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4 great nights at the Pizza Express in Soho๐Full houses and really nice audiences ๐Thanks to all those who came and made it a special time ๐๐๐๐น๐น.
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So sorry for the postponement of our shows at Billboard Live due to take place in June ๐จThis is due to the conflict in Ukraine and the effects this has had on flights from Europe to Japan.Those dates have now been rescheduled for Nov ๐ Osaka Nov 14 Tokyo Nov 17-19 Yokohama 21st.
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