INFORMATION PAGE ABOUT
JIM LEA EVENT
5 NOVEMBER 2017
'FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' - AN AUDIENCE WITH JIM LEA - DVD SHOWING AND JIM LEA Q&A - SUN 5TH NOVEMBER AT THE ROBIN 2, BILSTON
THIS IS A LIVE PAGE WITH ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT JIM'S DVD SHOWING AND Q&A AT THE ROBIN 2. IT WILL BE CONSTANTLY UPDATED AS INFORMATION UNFOLDS ABOUT THE EVENT. YOU WILL HEAR EVERYTHING HERE FIRST - SO KEEP CHECKING BACK
Jim is pleased to announce that he would like to have the first official screening of his DVD 'For One Night Only' at the Robin 2 Club in Bilston on Sunday 5th November 2017. Jim will be present at the event.
Date: Sunday 5th November 2017
Venue: The Robin 2, Bilston
Address: 20-28 Mount Pleasant, Bilston, Wolverhampton, WV14 7LJ
Website: www.therobin.co.uk
Time: Doors Midday / Event starts at 1pm (START TIME CHANGE - NOW STARTING AT 12.30pm SHARP) / Afternoon event only
Schedule: First official showing of the 'For One Night Only' DVD followed by a Q&A with Jim in person
Note: Unfortunately due to Jim's illness he will be unable to perform musically at the event
Ticket availability: It will be an intimate event - limited tickets will be available
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!!!!
Price: There will be two tiers of advance tickets available
1) Entrance to event & SIGNED copy of the 'For One Night Only' DVD £30
2) Entrance only tickets £15
Booking fee £2.50
(If any remaining tickets remain on the day, entrance only can be purchased for £17)
On sale date: Monday 7th August at 9am
From The Robin Box Office - telephone 01902 401211 for debit card and credit card bookings
or tickets can be purchased in person between the following opening hours Monday - Saturday: 8am - 8pm, Sunday: 9am - 2pm
*** Tickets can also be purchased online from The Robin website
For Entrance and signed DVD tickets click here / For entrance only click here ***
Why the Robin 2 venue? : Jim was keen to return to the venue where he performed his only ever solo gig
+++ Profits from the event will go to Jim's nominated charities: Cancer Research Uk and Dementia UK +++
How the DVD came about:
Jim's only professional solo gig took place at The Robin 2 in Bilston on 16 November 2002. The gig was called 'Jim Jam'.
The gig was recorded for sound only - it was not professionally filmed.
Since the event Jim has been on the look-out for good quality footage filmed by fans. However none of the footage he found was of good enough standard. However, earlier this year fan Mark Smith from Mansfield gave Jim his good quality footage.
Mark says: "I sneaked my top of the range camcorder (Panasonic MX5) into the gig - got a great position - and filmed most of it. After the event I probably played my recording back around six times. I realised my filming was good. I actually thought to myself 'I'm going to hold on to this and save it in case a special project comes along". I therefore resisted uploading any of the footage to YouTube or social media - and I never actually showed it to anybody apart from myself. Then when I heard on the grapevine that Jim was looking for quality 'JimJam' footage I took the opportunity to get my tape to him - via his brother Frank.
After Jim played the video footage to his wife Louise and daughter Bonnie, and saw their positive reaction to the footage, Jim decided to release it on DVD. The DVD will include Jim's commentary on how the 'JimJam' event came about, his memories of the day and the reasons why he chose to play certain songs. The DVD is very much a souvenir of Jim's only ever live gig - and is very much for the fans.
'For One Night Only' DVD has it's official release on Wienerworld on 23rd October 2017
THIS IS A LIVE PAGE WITH ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT JIM'S DVD SHOWING AND Q&A AT THE ROBIN 2. IT WILL BE CONSTANTLY UPDATED AS INFORMATION UNFOLDS ABOUT THE EVENT. YOU WILL HEAR EVERYTHING HERE FIRST - SO KEEP CHECKING BACK
Jim is pleased to announce that he would like to have the first official screening of his DVD 'For One Night Only' at the Robin 2 Club in Bilston on Sunday 5th November 2017. Jim will be present at the event.
Date: Sunday 5th November 2017
Venue: The Robin 2, Bilston
Address: 20-28 Mount Pleasant, Bilston, Wolverhampton, WV14 7LJ
Website: www.therobin.co.uk
Time: Doors Midday / Event starts at 1pm (START TIME CHANGE - NOW STARTING AT 12.30pm SHARP) / Afternoon event only
Schedule: First official showing of the 'For One Night Only' DVD followed by a Q&A with Jim in person
Note: Unfortunately due to Jim's illness he will be unable to perform musically at the event
Ticket availability: It will be an intimate event - limited tickets will be available
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!!!!
Price: There will be two tiers of advance tickets available
1) Entrance to event & SIGNED copy of the 'For One Night Only' DVD £30
2) Entrance only tickets £15
Booking fee £2.50
(If any remaining tickets remain on the day, entrance only can be purchased for £17)
On sale date: Monday 7th August at 9am
From The Robin Box Office - telephone 01902 401211 for debit card and credit card bookings
or tickets can be purchased in person between the following opening hours Monday - Saturday: 8am - 8pm, Sunday: 9am - 2pm
*** Tickets can also be purchased online from The Robin website
For Entrance and signed DVD tickets click here / For entrance only click here ***
Why the Robin 2 venue? : Jim was keen to return to the venue where he performed his only ever solo gig
+++ Profits from the event will go to Jim's nominated charities: Cancer Research Uk and Dementia UK +++
How the DVD came about:
Jim's only professional solo gig took place at The Robin 2 in Bilston on 16 November 2002. The gig was called 'Jim Jam'.
The gig was recorded for sound only - it was not professionally filmed.
Since the event Jim has been on the look-out for good quality footage filmed by fans. However none of the footage he found was of good enough standard. However, earlier this year fan Mark Smith from Mansfield gave Jim his good quality footage.
Mark says: "I sneaked my top of the range camcorder (Panasonic MX5) into the gig - got a great position - and filmed most of it. After the event I probably played my recording back around six times. I realised my filming was good. I actually thought to myself 'I'm going to hold on to this and save it in case a special project comes along". I therefore resisted uploading any of the footage to YouTube or social media - and I never actually showed it to anybody apart from myself. Then when I heard on the grapevine that Jim was looking for quality 'JimJam' footage I took the opportunity to get my tape to him - via his brother Frank.
After Jim played the video footage to his wife Louise and daughter Bonnie, and saw their positive reaction to the footage, Jim decided to release it on DVD. The DVD will include Jim's commentary on how the 'JimJam' event came about, his memories of the day and the reasons why he chose to play certain songs. The DVD is very much a souvenir of Jim's only ever live gig - and is very much for the fans.
'For One Night Only' DVD has it's official release on Wienerworld on 23rd October 2017
EXHIBIT AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH JIM'S JOHN BIRCH BASS GUITAR IN THE MORNING OF THE ROBIN EVENT!
We are pleased to announce that in conjunction with Jim's 'For One Night Only' DVD showing / Q&A event at The Robin 2 in Bilston on Sunday 5th November - that fans will have a unique opportunity to spend time with Jim's famous John Birch bass guitar!
The John Birch bass was Jim's main onstage instrument from the late 1970's through all the years he played with Slade. It is one of the most famous bass guitars in rock history and Jim played it at Slade's massive festival gigs at Reading in 1980 and at The Monsters of Rock Festival in Donington Park in 1981.
In return for allowing fans to spend time with his famous bass guitar - Jim will ask fans to support his nominated charities of Cancer Research UK and Dementia UK.
Fans will be able to slip the bass guitar strap over their heads, run their fingers up the fret, pluck a string and strike some poses for some photos (before giving it back)!
Jim's event at The Robin 2 on Sunday 5th November has it's doors opening at midday and starts promptly at 12.30.
However GET THERE EARLY!
From 10am to 11.55am the John Birch bass will available to view in Woody's Bar at the Robin 2 venue. For a cash donation of £5 to Jim's chosen charities you can take hold of the bass guitar and have photos taken with it.
Details:
WE LOOK FORWARD TO FANS SUPPORTING JIM'S CHOSEN CHARITIES OF CANCER RESEARCH UK AND DEMENTIA UK.
We are pleased to announce that in conjunction with Jim's 'For One Night Only' DVD showing / Q&A event at The Robin 2 in Bilston on Sunday 5th November - that fans will have a unique opportunity to spend time with Jim's famous John Birch bass guitar!
The John Birch bass was Jim's main onstage instrument from the late 1970's through all the years he played with Slade. It is one of the most famous bass guitars in rock history and Jim played it at Slade's massive festival gigs at Reading in 1980 and at The Monsters of Rock Festival in Donington Park in 1981.
In return for allowing fans to spend time with his famous bass guitar - Jim will ask fans to support his nominated charities of Cancer Research UK and Dementia UK.
Fans will be able to slip the bass guitar strap over their heads, run their fingers up the fret, pluck a string and strike some poses for some photos (before giving it back)!
Jim's event at The Robin 2 on Sunday 5th November has it's doors opening at midday and starts promptly at 12.30.
However GET THERE EARLY!
From 10am to 11.55am the John Birch bass will available to view in Woody's Bar at the Robin 2 venue. For a cash donation of £5 to Jim's chosen charities you can take hold of the bass guitar and have photos taken with it.
Details:
- The bass guitar will only be available between the hours of 10am and 11.55am on Sunday 5th November.
- Woody's Bar is next to The Robin 2 venue.
- All photos must be taken on attendees' own cameras. Staff will be available to actually take photos for fans attending by themselves.
- All attendees donating to Jim's charities will receive a photocopy of a handwritten letter from Jim - confirming they have had a photo taken with his John Birch bass - and thanking them for donating to his charity.
- First 50 fans through the door at Woody's Bar will receive a free exclusive glossy Jim Lea 'Therapy' violin postcard print.
- Licensing laws probit Woody's Bar selling alcohol during the bass guitar event - but you will be able to purchase teas, coffee, soft drinks, bacon sarnies and all the usual snacks.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO FANS SUPPORTING JIM'S CHOSEN CHARITIES OF CANCER RESEARCH UK AND DEMENTIA UK.
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Jim returned to The Robin 2 in Bilston today to carry out a photo-shoot to promote the DVD and 'audience with' event. Compere being lined up for Robin 2 event - more info to follow when he officially confirms. If you purchase a signed DVD and entrance ticket to the event, you will be given your DVD as you enter The Robin 2 on Sunday 5th November. It will NOT be posted to you in advance. Fans are asking if they can phone The Robin and buy just the signed DVD. We are afraid this option is not available. However, we are hoping that on the afternoon of the event that a small supply of extra signed DVDs will be available for those wanting to purchase an extra copy. The event at The Robin 2 is confirmed as ALL SEATED. 310 tickets are available - that is the maximum number of seats the venue can possibly hold. We are pleased to confirm that Paul Franks from BBC WM will be the compere for the event. When phoning the box office for tickets tomorrow (Monday 7 August) please note that only one operator will be available. Please be patient. Lots of tickets are available. TIME CHANGE. THE EVENT IS STARTING EARLIER - WE HAVE A LOT TO FIT IN. DOORS ARE NOW MIDDAY - EVENT START 12.30. The Robin will now have two representatives manning the phones tomorrow (Mon 7/8) from 9am. Tickets on sale now!! Call the Robin on 01902 401211 - or call in person at the box office. 80 tickets sold. Keeping trying. Loads left. Online sales working. Website orders being taken For entrance ticket plus signed DVD - £30 plus fee - click here For entrance ticket only - £15 plus fee - click here Pleased to inform that Paul Cookson - poet, performer, national reading hero AND Poet Laureate for Slade has been in touch with Jim's management. He will be in attendance on the day and will be reading a special piece for Jim. There is some speculation on social media as to how the afternoon at the Robin will pan out. Just to advise that no planning meeting has yet taken place - so 'experts' predictions are unfounded. We will make the day special - with some surprises happening. Watch this space. The Robin confirms that tickets purchased for the event will be posted in about 10 days. (The Robin is awaiting tickets to be returned from the printers). Jim's family confirmed to be supporting him at event. Jim confirms that his chosen charities to benefit from the profits of his 'For One Night Only' event will be: Cancer Research UK and Dementia UK Wienerworld unveil sleeve for the 'For One Night Only' DVD sleeve Jim's famous John Birch bass guitar will be available to view in Woody's Bar at The Robin 2 venue. For a cash donation of £5 to Jim's chosen charities (Cancer Research UK and Dementia UK) fans can take told of the bass guitar and have photos taken with it. Pleased to advise that Wienerworld have provided us with a limited supply of 40 'All Coming Back To Me Now' promo CDs to be sold at Jim's Robin 2 event on Sunday 5 November. The CDs will be sold at Jim's John Birch guitar photo session that starts in Woody's Bar at 10am sharp. CDs will be sold at the maximum rate of two CDs per person. An extra 10 seats have been added to the event - these are the FINAL seats - hurry if you want to buy one and go! DOORS OPENING 11.45am on 5th November. It has been agreed that doors will now open at 11.45am - to allow fans extra time to buy a drink before the event starts. THE EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! FOR POSSIBLE RETURN TICKETS PHONE 01902 401211 Just to confirm - a limited supply of 40 promo copies for Jim's 'All Coming Back To Me Now' CD single will be available to purchase a £4 each - at Jim's Guitar Event. The Guitar Event starts at 10am sharp on Sunday 5th November in Woody's Bar at The Robin. Copies are on sale at a maximum of two per person. Jim's website would like to hear from you if you are travelling from Overseas to attend the event at The Robin. Please email jimleawebsite@aol.com with your details. A few promotional copies of 'The Smile of Elvis' track were pressed and sent to radio stations for airplay purposes only (the track will NOT be released as a single). If any spare copies of the disc remain on 5th November they will be sold at Jim's Guitar Event at Woody's Bar - on the same basis as the 'All Coming Back To Me Now' promotional single (see above). |