HOLLY JOHNSON - MAC McMANOMAN ~ The Dome Concert Hall. Brighton. UK.

MAC McMANOMAN

*** The 40th anniversary of "Relax", Frankie Goes to Hollywood's first hit. ***

 

*** Celebration 40 years of Relax and 35 years of Blast debut solo number one album "Holly Johnson" ***

 

*** EXTRA DATE: Brighton Gig. ***

***  Holly Johnson, Iconic singer and songwriter, has added extra dates due to phenomenal demand after his initial Liverpool show sold out instantly. ***

 *** 🎫 UP FOR SALE : 7/07/2023 - 10h ***

 

🕖 Set Times:
7:00 pm — Doors Open

7:30 pm — Mat McManoman (UK) (Solo work -- formerly of The Dead 60s and recent live guitarist for The Specials, Steve”AVO” Lindsey (Deaf School, The Planets.)

 8:34 pm — Video Film (UK)
8:37 pm — Holly Johnson (UK)

Support Act: MATT McMANOMAN 

 

~ HOLLY JOHNSON SAYS RELAX TOUR 2023 ~
 

"Relax" is the debut single studio by English (from Liverpool) synth-pop band Frankie Goes To Hollywood (leader singer Holly Johnson) , released in the United Kingdom by ZTT Records on October 24, 1983. Producer Trevor Horn. Three weeks later it reached number one in UK. One of the decade's most controversial and most commercially successful records, easily ranking among the ten biggest-selling singles ever. A synthetic and haunting song, adorned with a tribal and addictive rhythm. Their provocative sexual themes led them to be briefly banned by the BBC, drawing further publicity. The song was made available in several different mixes, all created by the original production team. Designer and Illustrator: Anne Yvonne Gilbert.

Welcome to the Pleasuredome is the debut studio album by English (from Liverpool) synth-pop band Frankie Goes to Hollywood (FGTH), first released on October 29 1984. Producer Trevor Horn. Originally issued as a vinyl double album, it was assured of a UK chart entry at number one due to reported advance sales of over one million. The album was also a top-10 seller internationally in countries such as Switzerland, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand. Their first three singles, "Relax", "Two Tribes" and "The Power of Love", reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. If you haven't heard it, then there's no better place to start!

 

 

Blast is the debut solo album by the British (from Liverpool) singer songwriter musician Holly Johnson (FGTH’s lead singer). It was released on April 24, 1989 and reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart. The album stayed on the charts for 17 weeks. Producer Andy Richards - Dan Hartman - Stephen Hague - Steve Lovell.

Unleashed from The Pleasuredome - Holly Johnson Live (recorded on the last night of the UK tour at London’s famous Koko venue, formerly the Camden Palace) is the first live album (two-disc CDr) by English singer-songwriter Holly Johnson (FGTH’s lead singer), released by online Abbey Road Live Here Now on December 16, 2014. Great release of the 2014 concert. 

 

 Scally Folk is the debut studio album by English (from Liverpool, London based)-indie alternative rock singer songwriter guitarist Matt McManamon (most known for his role as lead singer for The Dead 60s and recent live guitarist for The Specials), released on May 28, 2021 and released (Scally Folk Extended Edition) on November 2, 2022. Producer Mick Cronin. Critical acclaim.

 

HOLLY JOHNSON (Band)

 

Holly Johnson — lead vocals (1980–1987, 2014, 2023-present)

 

+ Band

David D’Andrade — lead guitar (2023)
Daisy May Khan — keyboards, backing vocals 2023)
Vinzenz Benjamin — bass, keyboards, backing vocals 2023
Jon Harris — drums (2023)
Justin Swadling — keyboards, drumpads, saxophone, backing vocals (2023)

 

The Setlist

HOLLY JOHNSON  

 

 

 Intro Audio Tape

 Intro – FGTH sound

The World Is My Oyster (Frankie Goes to Hollywood song - Welcome to the Pleasuredome - 1984)

Warriors of the Wasteland (Frankie Goes to Hollywood song - Single -  Liverpool - 1986)

Welcome to the Pleasuredome (Frankie Goes to Hollywood song - Single - Welcome to the Pleasuredome - 1984)

 Love Will Come (Blast - 1989)

 Americanos (Single - Blast - 1989)

In and Out of Love (Europa - Single - 2014)

 Rage Hard (Frankie Goes to Hollywood song - Single - Liverpool - 1986)

Perfume (Blast - 1989)

Atomic City (Single - Blast - 1989)

Heaven's Here (Single - Blast - 1989)

 Love Train (Single - Blast - 1989)

This Was Me (The Feeling cover - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Everybody's Talking About Jamie - 2021)

 Watching the Wildlife (Frankie Goes to Hollywood song - Single -Liverpool - 1986) (“Do you like my handbag?” and then shortly afterwards added “Are you ready for any ejaculations?”)
Relax (Frankie Goes to Hollywood song - Single - Welcome to the Pleasuredome - 1984) (12” version!) 

Two Tribes (Frankie Goes to Hollywood song - Single - Welcome to the Pleasuredome - 1984) (12” version!)

 

Encore

 

 The Power of Love (Frankie Goes to Hollywood song - Welcome to the Pleasuredome - 1984) (Soulstream - 1999) (“This song is for life not just Christmas!”)

 

 

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 Time Set: 1h25

 

 

 The Setlist

MATT McMANOMAN 

 

Liberty Shore (Scally Folk -  2021)
Pulling At The Reins (Scally Folk ext. ed.  -  2022)
What About You? (Scally Folk ext. ed. -  2022)
Out Of The Cold (Scally Folk Ext-  2022)
Meet Me By The River (Scally Folk -  2021)
Jumpin’ The Gun (Scally Folk ext. ed. -  2022)
Circles In The Sky (72EP - 2024)
Something’s Changed
 

 

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 Time Set: 0h31