Local residents have proven themselves as an eclectic bunch when it comes to choosing the perfect farewell song, as Co-op reveals the area’s top 10 choices in its Funeral Music Charts.
According to a survey from Co-op Funeralcare, only 23% of people in Hull have left specific song requests for their big send-off.
A charity whose aim is to improve the quality of life for people in hospitals, care homes and day centres through the use of professional live music has requested a little less conversation and lots more rock and roll in their search for Elvis Presley performers.
Music In Hospitals (North East) whose strap line is ‘creating joy through live music’ has listened to patients and service users’ requests and is now looking at rock and roll to soothe the soul.
Wednesday Market night spot the Queens Head held a rolled back the years as they held an Elvis night to raise money for charity. Steve Caprice who is widely regarded as one of the best Elvis acts in the area entertained a packed out pub as he performed a number of classics that made Elvis Presley a music icon.
Local band This Way Up performed at Hodgsons Pub belting out some cracking music. Before they took to the stage solo singer and guitarist, Grace Christiansen took to the stage.
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Elvis admitted he was “all-shook up” by the quality of gourmet burgers on offer at Dine On The Rowe’s Ultimate Burger Night. Elvis Presley tribute act Steve Caprice dined and then performed some of The King’s greatest songs for customers at the popular Butcher Rowe bistro, including Heartbreak Hotel. The aim of the evening was a celebration of local ingredients, including local bespoke beef farmer Manor Farm Beef, who only…
Armstrong Social Club hosted a Rock and Roll Night. The evening is a regular monthly music event, and this week saw a local band Jive Express play a string of hits from times gone by. The dance floor was crowded by dancers dressed for the occasion as the band rocked the room with songs from the likes of Johnny Tillotson, Dion and the Belmonts and, of course, Elvis Presley. HU17.net…