Al Fairhurst (You Can Call Me Al)

Description

Al Fairhurst is an extraordinary Singer/Musician from the north of England with a voice as big as his personality. Al began his professional musical career with the formation of his band 'The Rise' back in the early 90’s. The 4 piece band where signed to Polydoor and toured extensively both here in mainland UK and in Europe and in 1991 became the first British band ever to be invited to play the prestigious SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas.
In 2008 Al worked with Paul Weller, appearing at The Wiltern Theatre in Hollywood on his American Tour.
Now Al is a much sought after entertainer who p ... acks an awful lot of bang for your buck! With a huge repertoire of dynamic floor fillers from the sixties to the present along with classic passion felt power ballads that will have everyone singing along
He is a consummate professional with over 30 years experience in the business and always guarantees that he puts 110% heart & soul into every single performance.
TESTIMONIALS:
“One of the most powerful and articulate voices I’ve heard in all the SXSW Festivals to date”.
Arlen Cates, Austin American Statesman
“There seems to be no end to the range of his voice. People either side of me were clearly blown away by the performance, as was I”.
Manchester Evening News
“There’s no justification to any of this if, at the end, someone doesn’t make him a huge star!”
Abra Moore, Singer/Songwriter SXSW Music Festival Winner
'I call him 'The Lungs of Manchester!'"
Aziz Ibrahim, Stone Roses, Ian Brown, Paul Weller
“Dangerously good!”
New Musical Express (about The Rise)
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Set-List

AMERICAN PIE
CHANGES
STARMAN
WALKING IN MEMPHIS
HEY JUDE
DAYDREAM BELIEVER
THREE LITTLE BIRDS
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
MAGGIE MAY
HEY JOE
HANDBAGS AND THE GLADRAGS
ZIGGY STARDUST
DON’T LET THE SUN GO DOWN
THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN
TRACKS OF MY TEARS
LADY IS A TRAMP
EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE
EASY LIKE A Sunday MORNING
LIKE SISTER AND BROTHER
RESPECT (Blues Brothers)
LONG TRAIN RUNNING
SOUL MAN
BLOCKBUSTER
WISHING WELL
JAMIMIN’
CHINA GIRL
BAT OUT OF HELL
SQUEEZE BOX
ALRIGHT NOW
HOT LEGS
BROWN SUGAR
SATURDAY NIGHTS ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTIN'
HARD TO HANDLE
VERY SU ... PERSTITIOUS
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC
MUSTANG SALLY
YOU TO ME ARE EVERYTHING
TEARS OF A CLOWN
COULD YOU BE LOVED
BABY GIVE IT UP
DECEMBER 63 (Oh What a Night)
UPTOWN GIRL
LOVE REALLY HURTS WITHOUT YOU
BOOGIE WONDERLAND
TAKE IT EASY
IS THIS THE WAY TO AMARILLO
SHE’S A LADY
DELILAH
IT’S NOT UNUSUAL
KISS
GO YOUR OWN WAY
HEROS
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
A TOWN CALLED MALICE
MONEY’S TOO TIGHT
SLEDGE HAMMER
RAINY NIGHT IN GEORGIA
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT
HOLD BACK THE NIGHT
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
NOW THAT I’VE FOUND YOU
HARVEST FOR THE WORLD
ROXANNE
EASY MONEY
HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON
SOMETHING’S GOT ME STARTED
VALERIE
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC
LONG TRAIN RUNNING
JACKIE WILSON SAID
LET’S DANCE
VEHICLE
JUMP JIVE & WAIL
LET’S STICK TOGETHER
I FEEL GOOD
HARD TO HANDLE
WHAT'S GOING ON
PURPLE RAIN
LOVELY DAY
SKYFALL
MUCH TOO MUCH
I FEEL GOOD
MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA
GET UP, STAND UP
NO WOMAN NO CRY
NOWHERE TO RUN TO
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
MIDNIGHT HOUR
WAITING IN VAIN
WISHING WELL
SOUL MAN
CAN'T BUY ME LOVE
HELP
STAY WITH ME
SEX BOMB
MAMA TOLD ME NOT TO COME
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
BUFFALO SOLDIER
UPTOWN GIRL
TEARS OF A CLOWN
LOVE REALLY HURTS WITHOUT YOU
HUMAN
DON'T STOP ME NOW
DECEMBER '63 (Oh what a night)
BOOGIE WONDERLAND
YOU'RE MORE THAN A NUMBER
MY SHERONA
CAN'T STAND LOSING YOU
ITCHYCOO PARK
CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE
PROUD MARY
SO YOU WIN AGAIN
EVERYONE'S A WINNER
I SECOND THAT EMOTION
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Biography

Al Fairhurst is an extraordinary Singer/Musician from the north of England with a voice as big as his personality. Al began his professional musical career with the formation of his band 'The Rise' back in the early 90’s. The 4 piece band where signed to Polydoor and toured extensively both here in mainland UK and in Europe and in 1991 became the first British band ever to be invited to play the prestigious SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas.
In 2008 Al worked with Paul Weller, appearing at The Wiltern Theatre in Hollywood on his American Tour.
Now Al is a much sought after entertainer who p ... acks an awful lot of bang for your buck! With a huge repertoire of dynamic floor fillers from the sixties to the present along with classic passion felt power ballads that will have everyone singing along
He is a consummate professional with over 30 years experience in the business and always guarantees that he puts 110% heart & soul into every single performance.
TESTIMONIALS:
“One of the most powerful and articulate voices I’ve heard in all the SXSW Festivals to date”.
Arlen Cates, Austin American Statesman
“There seems to be no end to the range of his voice. People either side of me were clearly blown away by the performance, as was I”.
Manchester Evening News
“There’s no justification to any of this if, at the end, someone doesn’t make him a huge star!”
Abra Moore, Singer/Songwriter SXSW Music Festival Winner
'I call him 'The Lungs of Manchester!'"
Aziz Ibrahim, Stone Roses, Ian Brown, Paul Weller
“Dangerously good!”
New Musical Express (about The Rise)
Read More

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Experience

37 years experience as a professional musician. Worked all over the world

Suitable for

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions

Additional Information

Full PLI and all equipment is PAT Tested