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MARCH 2009 - RIP GORDON WALLER

It is with sadness that I write that Gordon Waller has passed away. He will be sadly missed and I am sure that Heaven is a little bit more lively now he has arrived to talk to his friends and sing many of all our loved ones there some great songs. One song in particular that we can all do with a listen to now and then is " World Without Love ". This was the song that Peter and Gordon took to No 1 world wide back in the 60's. Gordon Waller went into cardiac arrest on the evening of July 16, 2009 and died early in the morning of July 17, 2009 at a hospital near his home in Connecticut.


MARCH 2009 - SURPRISE LETTER AT THE FEST FOR BEATLES FANS

Peter & Gordon were introduced on stage by one of their friends, humorist and Sirius radio host Martin Lewis, who has emceed the conventions since 1992, and who helped organize the reunion. When the they arrived on stage to sing their 12-song set Lewis surprised them and the audience by reading out a special message he had just received from Sir Paul in London. When the they arrived on stage to sing their 12-song set Lewis surprised them and the audience by reading out a special message he had just received from Sir Paul in London.


JULY 2009 - NY METRO A SMASHING SUCCESS

What an incredible weekend it was. The Peter & Gordon Reunion was simply amazing. We hope they don't wait another 37 years for another reunion!! It was so incredible to hear A World Without Love, I don't Want To See You Again, Lady Godiva, Woman and all their other hits, and with Liverpool backing them, the sound was just fantastic. The Ballroom was totally packed for the concert, as expected and fans came from all over the country to see them and the rest of THE FEST.


APRIL 2006 - McCARTNEY THRILLED BY PETER AND GORDON REUNION

Sir Paul McCartney has given folk duo Peter and Gordon a boost as they launch a long-awaited comeback, by urging fans to catch one of their reunion shows. The former Beatle penned the pair's smash-hit 1964 debut A WORLD WITHOUT LOVE, and has been linked to PETER ASHER and GORDON WALLER throughout their career, having once dated Asher's actress sister JANE.

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APRIL 2006 - THE FEST FOR BEATLES FANS 2006

The annual New York area convention for fans of the Beatles takes place the first weekend in April just outside New York City, and this year will be a treat for Beatles fans of all ages and generations with first-ever convention appearances by several people with close associations to the Fab Four. What an incredible weekend it was. The Peter & Gordon Reunion was simply amazing. We hope they don't wait another 37 years for another reunion.

Click here for more information - 2006 was quite a year for both the Beatles and Peter & Gordon, as was 2005 of course!


DECEMBER 2005 - PETER & GORDON LIVE ON ARENATA COLISEUM MANILA

The Beatles' concerts in Manila had been anticipated by the local population on a level that Gould likens to the band's 1964 tour of Australia, when the whole country appeared to view the visit as a national event. The group's commitment to perform in the Philippines reinforced the country's pro-Western image and was especially welcomed by the recently elected president, Ferdinand Marcos, and his wife Imelda. Although the Beatles' tour itinerary originally listed the venue as the Araneta Coliseum, the concerts took place at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.The shows were promoted by Ramon Ramos and his company Cavalcade International Productions.


DECEMBER 2005 - PETER & GORDON IN PHILIPPINES

2005 is the year of reuniting for Peter & Gordon, and the concerts from the year have been absolutely splendid. It is a shame that Peter could not attend the Philippines comeback concert, but thankfully Gordon was ready to go! The night turned out to be a real throwback for all fans of these classic icons. "A World Without Love", straight from McCartney's mind and passions, as well as "True Love Ways", "It's Alright Mama", and "500 miles, among others, graced the ears of the Phillipines during this comeback concert. The pop favourites of yesteryear were strong as ever in the hearts of loyal fans attending the Aliw Theater, and the whole of Roxas Boulevard was jumping for more! Accompanied by other giants such as Chris Montez, John Ford Coley, and the members of Area One, Gordon was able to sing his heart out - even if Peter did not attend, Gordon was by no means alone. The finale capped it all off as all the artists contributed towards singing "Summertime Blues". Countless fans had their musical wishes fulfilled by these passionate singers, and the 60s were very much alive that night!

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OCTOBER 2005 - GORDON WALLER ON HURRICANE HEALING VOLUME 1

Gordon Waller is chipping in to the Hurricane Healing efforts with his song, Race With Destiny!



The Hurricane Healing initiative was established in 2005, with the vision to help all victims of the Hurricane Katrina disaster that same year. Since then, Hurricane Healing has grown to give a helping hand to all victims worldwide who have been affected by natural disasters. They have been steadily building this initiative to combine music with charity! Artists like Gordon Waller are helping with this agenda by putting music behind the movement. His song Race With Destiny is a classic you're bound to love, and by listening to it, you'll be helping with disaster relief... so why not?

All of the Hurricane Healing compilation albums are available through iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody and many more online retailers. To find our compilations, simply search for “Hurricane Healing” as the album title, and you will find it there! For more information just click here.


JULY 2005 - PETER AND GORDON ARE TO REFORM FOR A SPECIAL CONCERT. THIS IS GROUND BREAKING NEWS FOR THE WORLD

Yes that's right. Peter and Gordon are to reform. Here are two shows that have been booked at BB Kings Club in New York on the August 2: at 7:30 pm and 11:00pm.

The 1st show is sold out and the other one is selling fast. The concert is a special event for Mike Smith.

Most of us know Mike Smith through the music of the Dave Clark Five. Mike provided that dominating vocal, plus amazing keyboards, versatile song-writing, and wonderful stage presence. His good-time energy fed part of our childhood. And then...Many of us were blessed again when Mike Smith toured the USA in 2003 with..."Mike Smith's Rock Engine" That excellent band covered several DC5 hits as they presented a dynamic magazine of classic rock and roll songs to audiences across the United States. But then,

in October 2003, Mike fell from a fence at his home in Spain. He broke his neck, and presently resides in a hospital in London. With the persevering help of his wife Charlie, with the incredible support and encouragement of his fans, and by the grace of God, Mike has courageously fought for his life these many months. His kindness and strength of character through these times is an inspiration to all of us . Please feel free to visit the Mike Smith website by clicking on the following link www.tciartists.com/mikesmithbenefit

The concerts will be broadcast live on XM RADIO www.xmradio.com All you will have to do to listen to this monumental event will be to tune into the XM RADIO network. The concert will be at BB KINGS Club. At the epicenter of the new Disneyfied Times Square area on its most frenetic stretch, 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, is the flashy B.B.King Blues Club and Grill. This subterranean colossus, one of New York City's newest supper clubs, is becoming an entertainment Mecca for Rock n Roll, Blues, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues and Pop music performers and their adoring fans.