The John Hackett Band

JOHN HACKETT BAND 2019 UK ‘live’

Fri 22nd November: Sheffield https://www.wegottickets.com/event/472418 Special Guest , Howard Sinclair

“When they performed John’s Satie-inspired, flute-led number, ‘Overnight Snow’, I was in heaven…the gorgeous ‘Satellite’ was followed by the rock-out ‘Ego & Id’ with its Zeppelin-esque guitar riff. The rousing encore ‘Red Hair’ closed the show and I wanted to see it all again. Roll on next year!” (Dave Kennedy PROG magazine, Jan 2018)

Response to the release of the wonderful new studio album by the John Hackett Band ‘We Are Not Alone’ in 2017 saw the spotlight of reviewers and radio presenters falling on several key tracks – not the least, the huge appeal of ‘Never Gonna Make A Dime’, featuring a guest appearance from his brother, former Genesis guitarist Steve – on harmonica. John also appears on Steves new ‘live’ album, ‘Live At The Royal Festival Hall’.

Alongside John in the band line-up are Nick Fletcher, Jeremy Richardson and Duncan Parsons, the band are back out on the road in 2019 with selected dates, beginning in April, bringing their heady and eclectic mix of rock-solid song-writing, swirling mellotron and at times, free improvisation, virtuosic flute and guitar performances that shine through the memorable compositions.

“I can only come to the conclusion that we are dealing with a masterpiece here. Created by four top musicians who together form a close bond. Excellent.”

(Barnowlblues.Punt.nl Maxazine.nl)

2018 brought Sheffield-based John’s collaboration with band colleague Nick Fletcher, ‘Under The Stars’ another raft of fantastic reviews and the 2019 ‘live’ shows will feature songs from this, ‘We Are Not Alone’ and its predecessor, ‘Another Life’ from 2015.

The band:
John Hackett – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Flute: John is known for his distinctive flute sound in the world of progressive music and as an accomplished soloist. Solo flautist, guitarist, singer and composer, John collaborated with his brother Steve Hackett, the former Genesis guitarist, on his early albums, Voyage of the Acolyte and Please Don’t Touch, along with further recordings and tours of the UK, USA and Europe, playing guitar, flute, and bass pedals.

As a singer/songwriter, his first rock album Checking Out of London was given 5 stars in Record Collector magazine. His follow up, Another Life, with lyrics by Nick Clabburn and produced by Nick Magnus features Steve Hackett on lead guitar, with a special guest appearance by founding Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips.

Nick Fletcher – Lead Guitar: Nick Fletcher has had a very varied career as a guitarist. His earliest influences were guitarists from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s such as Hank Marvin, Scotty Moore and later Jimmy Page, Jan Akkerman and Steve Hackett (!). He studied Classical guitar at the Huddersfield School of Music from 1978 to 1981. From 1981 to 2007 he was primarily engaged as a session guitarist and played in various Jazz fusion bands.

Nick’s music has been played many times on Classic FM and he has performed live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune. He has released 8 solo guitar CD’s, two more as part of the long standing ‘John Hackett & Nick Fletcher flute and guitar duo’ and a world music CD with Chinese Erhu player Ling Peng.

Jeremy Richardson – Vocals, Bass, Acoustic and 12-String Guitars: Life has had many corners for Mr. Richardson, and his music reflects that. He moves from pop to neo-classical to show tune to downright obscure. Never one to turn away a melody, his craft is one that follows many directions. Arguably this is true ‘Prog’ – a melting pot for music: get whatever is to hand, chuck it in, and see what comes out. Think of Family and Stackridge, rather than Yes and King Crimson.

‘…was it for this?’ is his debut album, which presents literate, insightful and emotional music for our times; taking in almost as many styles are there are tracks, giving a great richness and variety. Writing on guitar and keys, and singing both in and out of his comfort-zone, J.R.C.Richardson brings more to the table than most.

Duncan Parsons – Drums, Vocal, Triangle: If he’s honest, Duncan started playing drums because Jeremy Richardson suggested it. After some tuition from Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson, Genesis) he set out in search of musical work.

Through the 90s he appeared on nine albums, wrote and performed works for theatre and multimedia productions, and played live with anyone who would let him – most frequently with Marc Catley’s band Paley’s Watch, Marianne Velvart, and Judith Silver. After over a decade away from public performance he returned to active duty releasing various solo works starting with 2012’s Abandoned Buildings. His recent album C:Ore united alumni from Genesis, Isotope and Camel in a rousing soupcon of progressive music.

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