The Bluebells enjoyed a whirlwind  career spanning the early 1980’s with a  recording output including three U.K. hit singles. “I’m Falling”, “Cath” and “Young at Heart” made with a procession of producers including Elvis Costello who became a mentor and teacher to the band. Guitarist and ex-fanzine publisher Robert Hodgens (aka Bobby Bluebell) wrote instantly memorable classics  in collaboration with the two McCluskey Brothers who completed the Bluebells’ essential troika and Kenneth McCluskey sang them in a likably unaffected voice, making every track count.

2024 will mark the 60th anniversary of The Animals self-titled debut album. The band exploded on to the scene in the sixties with their classic versions of Boom Boom, Around and Around, and The Right Time.

This year will also be the 60th anniversary of the single The House of The Rising Sun, a seminal crossover hit that changed popular music forever. The Animals And Friends features the original drummer and founding member of The Animals, John Steel, plus Danny Handley on guitar and lead vocal, Barney Williams on keys (Milltown Brothers), and Norman Helm (Jerry Donahue) on bass.

With over 20 global top ten hits, expect a fantastic show of pure classics including We Gotta Get Out of This Place, Baby Let Me Take You Home and more. Come and join the boys for an evening of fantastic rhythm ‘n blues and celebrate the amazing career of the living legend John Steel.