On December 6, connoisseurs of good music are invited to an exclusive concert dedicated to the work of one of the most influential British rock bands of the XNUMXs, the Electric Light Orchestra. On Saturday evening, singer and guitarist Phil Bates and his band, the Electric Light Orchestra by Phil Bates Band, will perform all the hits of the legendary ELO on stage, accompanied by the Berlin String Quartet.
Having successfully performed in various countries around the world for over 30 years, former ELO Part II and The Orchestra member Phil Bates carefully preserves the Electric Light Orchestra's creative legacy and pays special attention to the authentic ELO sound. The concerts will feature the entire arsenal of the best Electric Light Orchestra songs - "Ticket To The Moon", "Don't Bring Me Down", "Confusion", "Mr. Blue Sky", "Hold On Tight", "Evil Women", "Last Train To London", "All Over The World" and other wonderful works that have long become true rock classics. Therefore, we invite everyone who is not indifferent to good, high-quality and timeless music to spend two nostalgic evenings with Phil Bates and his band and experience the magic of the Electric Light Orchestra sound live.
PHIL BATES
Phil Bates was born on March 1953, 30 in Tamworth, Staffordshire, and discovered his love for music at an early age. At the age of twelve, he formed his first band, The Wild Four, which later became The Teenbeats. Soon after, Phil left his hometown and moved to the UK capital, where he joined the heavy rock band JUG (later Quill), collaborated with guitarist Duane Eddy, and participated in various musical projects that resonated in the wild London scene of the XNUMXs.
In 1980, Phil Bates met producer Colin Thurston and contributed to the early recordings of the band Duran Duran. However, the decisive year in his career was 1993, when Phil became a member of the band ELO Part II. With this famous group, the musician traveled half the world in six years and significantly contributed to the birth of the ELO Part II album Moment Of Truth, which he co-produced and arranged. In 2007, Phil became a part of another famous band - The Orchestra.
To this day, Phil Bates remains a prominent figure in the music scene. Whether performing as a solo artist or contributing to other creative projects, he continues to share his exceptional talent with the audience. And without any reservations, it can be said that Phil Bates is a living testament to his passion for music and the art of sound.
