Imitation, they say, is the sincerest form of flattery and over the next two months music lovers will be able to get a taste of their favourite artists with four top tribute acts.
Friday, September 7, sees Newbridge Memo play host to Robert Taylor as George Michael.
Robert has been impersonating the legendary singer, who sadly died in December 2016, since 2013 and is widely considered to be the best tribute artist to the former member of Wham!
A professional vocal artist of 15 years, Robert’s voice, according to his website, had always been compared to George Michael.
Being a lifelong fan he decided to put together a tribute show for the singer and people can see for themselves the results at Newbridge Memo.
Tickets cost £7 in advance and are available by calling 01495 243252 or visiting www.newbridgememo.co.uk.
On Saturday, September 15, Blackwood Miners’ Institute welcomes Islands In The Stream – The Music of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.
Leave your Nine to Five worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty!
This thigh-slapping stage show combines the glamour and personality of beloved Dolly with Kenny’s charisma and energy.
Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream.
Tickets for the show are available from Blackwood Miners’ Institute and cost £23.50 or £22.50 concession.
For more information call 01495 227206 or visit www.blackwoodminers.co.uk.
Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall will have its very own tribute to rock group Queen on Friday, October 12.
The Bohemians are a top tribute band to Freddie Mercury and Queen based in Sussex.
Lead singer Rob Comber bears an uncanny likeness to the one and only Mercury and the band have been congratulated for their performances by members of Queen.
The band are favourites with the official Queen fan club, as they were the first look-a-like to headline the Queen fan club convention with an audience of over 2,000.
Tickets cost £16.50 (inc booking fee) and can be bought from www.ents24.com.
Also appearing at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall on Saturday, October 17, are Hells Bells.
The band are one of Britain’s leading AC/DC tribute bands, playing sell-out shows all over the UK and Europe.
Known for their high-energy performances and relentless touring, Hells Bells are an act not to be missed by fans of the original Australian rockers.
Tickets cost £11 (inc booking fee) and are available from www.ents24.com.