JON HISEMAN TRIBUTE SHOW CONFIRMED

There will be a special tribute show to late drummer Jon Hiseman in February.

Hiseman, who died in June at the age of 73, made his reputation playing with Graham Bond and Colosseum; his most recent band was JCM.

This will happen at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on February 2. It’s to feature the likes of keyboard players Dave Greenslade and Don Airey, vocalist Chris Farlowe, guitarists James Litherland and Clem Clempson, bassists Tony Reeves and Mark Clarke.

Hiseman’s daughter, Ana Gracey Hiseman, will open the show. And also on the bill will be Paraphernalia, the jazz fusion band featuring Hiseman’s widow Barbara Thompson.

Says Clemson:

: “Colosseum’s farewell show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in February 2015 was a very emotional evening.

“The musicians gave one of the most heartfelt performances of their 46 years together. I’m sure this concert, in loving memory of Jon, is going to be even more special in that respect.”