Theatre / Performance

Lex Cameron - Beverley Skeete/Mary Pearce - 50th Anniversary

90 Lots Road

Fri 23 Oct · 21:00 · £26

Music

About this event

Lex Cameron first came to prominence in the early 90's after touring with Roachford, creating something of a stir on the UK Soul scene at the time. Following several trips to the US on the back of that success Lex returned to the UK and it wasn't long before he was heavily involved in the burgeoning Soul/Pop scene, working as a singer/keyboardist with the likes of Chic, Shania Twain, Michael Bolton, Barry White and Omar. As a result of this work for the next two decades Lex became first call singer/keyboardist for a host of high profile names, including Chaka Khan, Craig David, Incognito, Amy Winehouse and Billy Ocean. He also hooked back up with the iconic UK soul artist Omar, for whom he became Musical Director, vocalist/composer and keyboard player and through Omar also ended up working with the legendary singer/composer Leon Ware as his Musical Director as well. Although a busy and well respected sideman and MD Lex is still writing and performing his own material whenever he can, and with his 4-and-a-half octave vocal range, charismatic delivery and impressive musicianship he can be relied upon to give an electric performance! "Exquisite pianist Lex Cameron...the standout performance of the evening" The SoulHouse.Net Beverley Skeete has had a career in the music industry that is the stuff that dreams are made of. As well as being a first call singer for numerous high profile projects she was a pivotal member of ex-Rolling Stones’ bassist Bill Wyman’s project Rhythm Kings, playing and touring with them from the mid-1990s. Bill said of her contribution to their music, “she turned out to be my biggest find of all – putting another dimension into our songs”. As well as Bill her CV is loaded with the names of dozens of well-known acts with whom she’s recorded, including Robbie Williams, Will Young, Tina Turner, Jamiroquai and Dido. Her live credits are also extensive, including the likes of Elton John, Chaka Khan, Tom Jones and Johnny Cash. It’s fair to say that Beverley’s talent and versatility have put her in a class that few can equal. Bev’s Special Guest tonight is the wonderful singer Mary Pearce . The “Queen” of studio and backing vocals you may not know Mary’s name but you will certainly have heard her fantastic voice. Her powerful, soulful,vocals have been heard the likes of Lionel Ritchie, Chaka Khan, Beverley Knight, Donna Summer, Roy Ayres…the list goes on. As well as more than 25 years as a studio singer Mary has also featured as a lead vocalist with a number of “Groove” and Dance bands. A brilliant singer and, like Bev, a really good friend of the Club. "Skeete is born to entertain. She’s vibrant, she has attitude and she brings a genuine passion to her music.... magical" Close-Up Culture; "the majestic soul…singer Mary Pearce" Guardian