2008
We are off to Japan again in November to promote the release of our 'Ultimate Hits' complilation which is a double c/d featuring all our hits and more ! The dates are Osaka 21st & 22nd November then 24th & 25th Tokyo then moving on to Fukuoka 26th & 27th November.
The 3 'sell out ' shows at the Pizza Jazz Soho were a fantastic success with all the 'London Crew in full effect.
Big thanks to all the fans who came to the gig 'up north' in Manchester at the Cimmamon club. It was a joy to play for you old and new fans alike !
The gig in Kiev was fantastic ! It was filmed for local TV and i have added pics on the Photos page. Never played there before and we were treated like Rockstars, well Jazz Funk stars ! with all the attention that goes with it , press conference and intense media activity ! Also my GA1 bass has been modified by JD with lights and i must say sounded and looked amazing , thanks John !!
The Shaks are off to perform in Kiev, Ukraine on Tuesday 22 April as part of the International Jazz Festival being held there.
We return to begin writing for our new album scheduled release date end of the
year.
Sat 28th June we are playing at the Midsummer Music @ Spencers Great Yeldham on stage 7pm .
After our 'sell out gig at the Cimmanon Club Manchester last year we return to the club for another gig on Fri 18th July.
Pizza Expresss Dean St Soho from the 25th to 27th July book early !! Hope to see all our London fans there .
2007
Thanks to all our japanese fans who made our tour of the new 'Billbord Clubs' a delight special thanks to Mr Murakami from EVA for the use of his fantastic ERP/Pre-Amp which iam proud to endorse, as used by Marcus Miller !! Pictures on the Equipment page.
We are in Japan for a series of gigs from 16th -17th Nov Tokyo , 19th -20th Nov Osaka then 21st-22nd Nov Fukuoka ! This will be our second visit this year !! These gigs will be at the new Billboard venues which had 'Steely Dan' as the first act to perform there.
Just added a video of my Bass Solo from Japan 2005 , which is also on YouTube ! just click on the Audio / Video page.
A great night was had at the 'sell out' gig at the Cinnamon club , thanks to Steve Quirk for organising the gig !! It took us back to the days of the 'Star and Garter' all over again !
Thanks for all the fans that turned up for the gig in Wigan it was nice to see you all there having fun , and a nice shout to the guy who gave me a DVD of my Bass Solo from Pizza Express in 2005 ....i may add it on here !!
Our next gig is on the 27th July in Manchester at the Cinnamon club in Altricham , its part of our northern tour , so see you there !!
The gig at the Spice House has been cancelled , hopefully it will be rescheduled for later in the year !! The next gig in England will be at the Wigan Jazz Festival on 19th July at the Tetley Lounge, JJB Stadium Box office is on 01942 825677. Check the web site www.wiganjazz.net.
Wow the gig at Pizza express maidstone was fantasic , i had to tell the audience to BEQUIET !! a few times , well i did shout .....no one shouted back lol...they all obeyed me !! Thanks to mega shak fan Anne Wise for turning up it was nice to see you again , and of course our man Andy for making it a nite to remember !!!
A great time was had in Japan the gigs went very well and the new tracks ...yes we have a new album called 'Emotionally blue' available via our website at www.shakatak.com. All our fans turned up and continue to amaze us with their warmth and generousity ...thanks xx
Thanks to all the Shak fans who came to the Pizza Express Jazz club for our recent gigs , we had a great time and it was nice seeing all the Shak fans old and new !! We played a mixture of stuff with some twists , just to keep things fresh for us ....its great to know that the new songs went down very well ! Special thanks to a new Shak fan Marcus age 15 into all things bass , keep on slapping !
Just added an Audio page featuring yes audio , i have included stuff that you bass heads may like !! Enjoy !!
Shakatak will be appearing at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in Maidstone, Kent on Friday 27th April.
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