Harrogate’s next Vinyl Sessions will focus on Peter Gabriel’s most successful solo album
There’s a warning from the organisers of Harrogate’s forthcoming Vinyl Sessions about Peter Gabriel that tickets are going fast.
Taking place on Wednesday, March 4 at 7.30pm at Starling Independent Bar Cafe Kitchen, the focus of the latest classic rock music event will be on So, Peter Gabriel’s most successful solo release.
Released in 1986, the album sold more than 6.9 million copies worldwide, driven by major sales in the US of more than 5 million and 900,000-plus in the UK.
The album by the former Genesis frontman featured hits like Sledgehammer, Big Time and Don’t Give Up and was certified five times platinum in the USA.
Founded by vintage hi-fi expert Colin Paine in 2018, Vinyl Sessions fundraises for NHS Harrogate Hospital and features a historical introduction by co-host Graham Chalmers of the Harrogate Advertiser and a live-mix visual backdrop each time.
Last year saw a series of sell0out events and next week’s Vinyl Sessions is heading the same way with high demand for tickets.
Since it launched in 2018, Vinyl Sessions has raised more than £20,000 for Harrogate Hospital and Community Hospital.
The list of acts featured ranges from Led Zeppelin to Prince, Oasis to Bob Dylan, Kate Bush to Nick Drake.
As well as the actual music, this unique charity event also offers the occasional special VIP guest ‘in conversation with’ events.
Last year saw memorable nights with Syd Barrett biographer Rob Chapman and Chris Simpson, founder of prog folk legends Magna Carta.