A return to the disco delights of the 1980s this evening, as Julie and I drove over to Shepherd’s Bush Hall in west London to catch The RAH Band live at Bush Hall. A good turnout greeted the ten-piece outfit, led by founder Richard Hewson and his son Dan, with the trio of female vocalists leading the crowd in raising the roof with dance floor choruses.
We were joined by my nephew and print designer Steve, who has been a fan of the band since their heyday. Classic tracks delivered with aplomb included: Something About The Music, Perfumed Garden, Messages From the Stars, Are You Satisfied?, Rock Me Down to Rio, Sam the Samba Man, plus their big hits Clouds Across the Moon and 1970s instrumental, The Crunch.
It was a pleasure to meet Dan and Richard Hewson afterwards
Dan Hewson (Bandleader, keyboards, synths, trombone)
Richard A. Hewson (Samples / live introductions on stage)
The ‘RAH La Las’ on vocals:
• Lily Dior
• Lauren Lucille
• Eno Williams
• Special Guest: Liz Hewson-Winning (joining for “Clouds Across the Moon”)
Scott Bayliss (keyboards)
Marco Abbatecola (bass)
Gianluca Chiarella (guitar)
Max Grunhard (saxophone)
Mike Connolly (drums and vocals)
I believe I have the names right, but anyone is welcome to let me know if corrections are required!
