John Coghlan’s ‘Quo Reimagined’
John Coghlan’s ‘Quo Reimagined’
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm
John Coghlan (http://www.johncoghlan.com), drummer for the Iconic band Status Quo for over twenty years, is taking a brand new look at some of the ‘Quo’ compositions. His quartet reimagines the harmonies and musical feel of classics such as Pictures of Matchstick Men, Caroline and In the Army Now, and the result maintains the essence of the originals yet they are now imbued with a lighter, more lyrical touch with hints of jazz and even classical genres.
Kickstarting the change and dynamic feel of the music, is the choice of instruments: Power chords on guitar and electric bass are replaced by jazz pianist Alex Steele and double bassist Paul Jefferies and out front vocalising and creating searingly powerful riffs and solos is quite possibly one Europes most exciting jazz violinists - Ben Holder.
The whole package is presented by John plus the trio with great humour, story telling and pure joy for the music that set pop & rock charts alight throughout the world for so many years.
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Line Up
John Coghlan:
Original Quo drummer John Coghlan, with his great band, brings you a night of vintage Quo from the period he performed with Status Quo 1962 - 1981.
John Coghlan joined Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in their newly-formed band ‘The Spectres’ in 1962. The group went through a series of name changes, including Traffic Jam, before becoming Status Quo in the late 60s when Rick Parfitt also joined the line-up. In the years that followed, a string of chart-topping hits include
*Pictures Of Matchstick Men * Ice In the Sun * Down The Dustpipe * In My Chair * Paper Plane * Mean Girl * Caroline * Break The Rules * Down Down * Roll Over Lay Down * Rain * Mystery Song * Wild Side Of Life * Rocking All Over The World * Again And Again * Whatever You Want * Living On An Island * What You’re Proposing *
For Quo fans and critics alike, this time is often regarded as Quo’s “Classic” period.
Since leaving Quo, John has worked with many noted and diverse musicians, in his own Diesel Band; with Partners In Crime; and the ‘Rockers’ featuring Phil Lynott, Roy Wood and Chas Hodges. Other collaborations have included Noel Redding (ex-Jimi Hendrix) and Eric Bell (ex-Thin Lizzy).
In 2013 and 2014, John rejoined Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt and Alan Lancaster for the two sell-out Status Quo Frantic Four Reunion Tours, appearing all over the UK and Europe and reigniting the excitement of the early days of Quo.
During the late nineties John Coghlan’s Quo was formed and through various line-ups has enjoyed regular gigs all over the UK and Europe. The current band consists of John on drums, with Mick Hughes on guitar and vocals, Rick Chase on bass and vocals, and Pete Mace on guitar and vocals completing the line-up.
The prime aim is to recreate an authentic “70’s Quo Sound” in keeping with John’s time with Quo. For Quo fans and critics alike, this time is often regarded as Quo’s “Classic” period.
Quote from MetalTalk.net critic, Mark Taylor
'John Coghlan's Quo take you on a joyous journey of his golden past in one of the most celebrated and much loved rock bands the UK has ever produced. A night of beer-raising, feelgood factor Status Quo classics'
Quotes from recent gigs:
‘Thanks for a fantastic gig in Hull, will definitely be coming to see you guys again soon, I hope! Reminded me of how a Quo gig should be, hot, rocking, bouncing & very loud & of course Quo music played how it should be! Thanks again John & JCQ see you soon 👍🎸’
‘Pleeeease return to Hull!!! That crowd was bouncing. The whole band were on top form. Thank you!’
‘JCQ at Hull Welly Club - absolutely FANTASTIC!
My fourth (or is it fifth?!?) JCQ show - THE BEST I have seen them play.
The crowd helped - bouncing, singing, clapping, chanting.
Thank you JCQ - please come back, soon!!!
It was soooo good when I got home I was sick! Hardcore.
Keep on rocking chaps! SUPERB.’
John Coghlan musician - Facebook
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=N-KXQFHfz1I
Artwork from Half Moon resident artist, Stella Tooth
