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*** The ELO Encounter Review *** By James Harris The Broadway Theatre, in Barking on Fri 29 Sep 2017 was the setting for another captivating gig by the ELO Encounter. The audience were kept on their toes with the impressive stage lights and back projection display with the vast change of songs never knowing what was coming next. The ELO Encounter’s ability to faithfully reproduce the various songs with accuracy accompanied by the thunderous drums of Simon Dove and the bass of Simon Rownes sets the basic powerhouse to the show. The vocals and keyboards of Jack Rownes who has a ...
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THE ELO ENCOUNTER @ BIRMINGHAM 01/09/17 Having literally “Blown Away” those in attendance at their Birmingham debut in March, The ELO Encounter made their much anticipated if not rapid return to The Roadhouse last night (Saturday 1st September) – just a stones throw from Shard End (relatively speaking) – and proceeded to once again entertain and enrapture another packed house of Brummies (and the odd Wulfrunian) with an extensive set ELO classics. The ELO Encounter have the ability to reproduce the various phases of ELO on stage with apparent ease and this performance proved it. Whether it be the ace ...
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Thanks to everyone who came to see the show at Haverhill Arts Centre on Saturday 17th June. It was our first time playing at the Arts Centre and what a great venue it is! Thanks for all the singing along and dancing, and hope everyone had a great evening. We received some great feedback after the show, you are very kind and it’s definitely appreciated :-)
Fantastic audience turned out to see The ELO Encounter’s show at the Harlington in Fleet. The band really enjoyed the evening, so thanks to everyone who came along, danced, sang along and generally had a good time. Hope to see you all again soon! Some photos of the evening from Kevin Ahronson, and very good they are too Kevin :-)
Light Years Ahead Of The Others The ELO Encounter 11/3/17 The Road House, Birmingham Words by Jayson Burns Photos by David Sansoni Original review here: Scribbling Sounds Not to be confused with a greeting exchanged between two old friends from Yorkshire in a chance meeting, The ELO Encounter played to a large, partisan Brummie crowd at the city’s Road House on Saturday as part of their ‘Blue Sky’ tour. Jack Rownes (vocals and keyboards), Martin Donald (guitar and vocals), Simon Rownes (bass and vocals), Simon Dove (drums), Jasmine Ali (violin and vocals) and the boy-wonder Max Rownes (additional keys and ...
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CAUGHT LIVE: THE ELO ENCOUNTER Original review available here: ELO BEATLES FOREVER Hello … Hello … my old friends … It’s great to see you once again! The ELO Encounter made their long awaited bow in Birmingham last night (Saturday 11th March) at The Roadhouse – just a few short miles from Shard End – and proceeded to deliver a stunning performance of ELO classics which had the packed house of Brummies singing in unison (and approval) with Yours Truly KJS also purring in admiration. The ELO Encounter are very much a family affair, based in Essex and headed up by Simon Rownes, who hails from Codsall just ...
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Just got back from the downtown Palais – and the music was so sweet – it knocked me right back in the alley – I’m ready yea, yea, yea….. Well last night I had the privilege to see and hear The ELO Encounter at Braintree Arts Theatre , accompanied by Jet Flynne and June Harris…. From the opening 10538 Overture through the thirty two songs to Mr Blue Sky at the end…. was a thoroughly enjoyable night…. The band comprises Simon Rownes on bass and vocals; Jack Rownes on keyboards and vocals – Martin Donald on guitar and vocals, Simon Dove on drums – Jasmine Ali ...
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Caught Live: The ELO Encounter Sat March 4th 2017 The Braintree Arts Centre was the setting for last nights packed out gig with The ELO Encounter. We were treated to a spectacular light and video show. The crowd were ecstatic from the off. There was very little time for dialogue between songs but it brought the house down when occasionally interspersed from Martin Donald. Jasmine provided the outstanding vocals to Xanadu, Nightrider was a spectacular rendition along with Here Is The News not usually covered by tribute bands. Great Balls Of Fire which was recorded live for The Night The Light Went On ...
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Many thanks to Tony Fisher for having us in the studio for his show on BBC Radio Essex.
Big thank you to Steve Scruton & Tony Fisher of BBC Essex for having ELO Encounter live on the radio show today. Here’s a recording of the interview: https://elo-encounter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ELO-Interview-BBC-Essex-18th-Jan-2017.mp3 We even got a chance to plug our upcoming show at Witham Public Hall on 27th Jan 2017, tickets available here for the show: Tickets – Witham Public Hall – Friday 27th Jan 2017