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Brubeck at the Buxton Opera House
5th April 2012
Simon's tribute band to Brubeck performed to a standing ovation at the Buxton Opera House - featuring Harry The Piano,...
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National 'Learn to Play' Day
31st March 2012
Simon was delighted to be involved with the first, annual, National Learn to Play Day organised by 'Music for All',...
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Lincolnshire Jazz and Rock Academy Gala Concert 2012
25th March 2012
Simon had a busy month with music services, also being invited to be JARA's guest soloist...
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Guest soloist at Symphony Hall, Birmingham
19th March 2012
Oxfordshire Youth Big Band were delighted when Simon agreed to be their guest soloist at their gala concert...
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Simon launches new Yamaha woodwind
28th February 2012
The 28th and 29th of February saw Simon up at Yamaha’s headquarters launching a new range of saxophones and clarinets....
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Raymond Blanc's Restaurant
24th February 2012
Simon and Harry performed at Raymond Blanc’s famous restaurant ‘Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons’ and were the first people ever...
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Simon presents the range of Yamaha clarinets
21st February 2012
Simon spent a day playing and filming the complete range of Yamaha Clarinets at Dawkes Music in Maidenhead in their...
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Brendan Cole 'Live & Unjudged'
18th February 2012
During January and February, Simon has been touring the UK with bad boy of ballroom, Brendan Cole and his hit...
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Eddie Daniels
11th February 2012
Simon was invited to appear with one of his heroes, the great jazz clarinetist Eddie Daniels...
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Julia Boutros concert in Beirut
4th February 2012
At the beginning of February, Simon was a featured soloist at a one-off performance by Lebanese superstar singer Julia Boutros...
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Loxwood Jazz & Blues - January
17th January 2012
The Simon Bates Quartet featuring Harry (piano), Paul Morgan (Bass) and Bobby Worth (Drums), opened up the 2012 season of...
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Royal Marines enjoy Simon & Harry's Cabaret Show
16th January 2012
Simon and his musical partner in crime Harry entertained the troops and wowed the musicians of the Royal Marines Band...
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Lincolnshire Jazz & Rock Academy's Artist Concert
7th January 2012
Simon was once again asked to lead the band at the 2012 Lincolnshire Jazz and Rock Academy’s Artist concert...
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Mercedes F1 Party with Rick
17th December 2011
Ross Brawn and his team enjoyed an evening with Rick Astley and the band at their Christmas party...
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60th anniversary of HWM Aston Martin
7th December 2011
Simon played cool 50's Jazz to celebrate 60 years of successful trading for the oldest Aston Martin dealership in the...
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Caravan Christmas Ball
3rd December 2011
Simon recently appeared with Rick Astley and the band at the annual Caravan Christmas Ball at the Majestic Hotel in...
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Wear Something Pink Ball
27th October 2011
Simon's party band Slam! recently entertained the guests and trustees at South East London Breast Cancer Trust's 'Wear Something Pink...
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Jazz At The Reform Club
24th October 2011
A very select audience enjoyed an evening of Jazz at the world renowned Reform Club...
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Peter Kay Live 18th-22nd October 2011
18th October 2011
Simon joined the final week of Peter Kay's 'Tour that Doesn't Tour' with Rick and the band.
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Rick Astley Denmark Tour
14th October 2011
The Danish press and UK fanclub are saying that the three Rick Astley gigs in Denmark were his best ever!
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The Shooting Star Ball 2011
1st October 2011
Simon was delighted to be helping this fantastic charity - along with many other stars, Rick Astley and the band...
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Slam! entertain the Swedes...
30th September 2011
Simon's band 'Slam!' popped over to Sweden to celebrate the success of Qmatic's 'Cashier Number 3 Please'...
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Singapore Grand Prix
24th September 2011
'The loudest noise I have ever heard!'...no that wasn't the band, it was the F1 car engines starting at the...
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Simon launches new Trinity Guildhall Woodwind syllabus
18th August 2011
The Edinburgh Festival was buzzing this year, but one of the rare sell outs was Simon and Harry launching the...
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Workshops with North Yorkshire Wind & Concert Bands
14th July 2011
Simon led workshops and peformed as the guest soloist for the N. Yorkshire County Council's Music Service music courses...
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Simon & Harry cabaret show sells out again!
30th June 2011
Simon & Harry packed out three nights at London's foremost cabaret venue - The Pheasantry...
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Raising funds for the Fountain Centre
13th June 2011
Simon's band 'Jazz Impressions of Brubeck' were delighted to perform at Clandon Park to raisse money for The Fountain Centre...
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Peter Kay at the O2
6th June 2011
Simon joined Rick Astley to support Peter Kay once again at the O2 - "It was awesome!"...
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Paddy McGuinness's wedding
4th June 2011
Simon entertained the guests at the wedding of Paddy McGuiness and Christine Martin...
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Paul O'Grady Live!
29th April 2011
Simon has been making appearances on ITV's 'Paul O'Grady Live' TV show...
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