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Due to a tighter than expected schedule, Bob is unable to make the Newcastle date. We aplogise for this change, but hope to be able to book him again next year.

Ticket holders will get a full refund, from the point of purchase.

The Elusive Butterfly Lands Once More

If you missed his last UK gig about 35 years ago, it has been a long wait, but he’s coming back! As a major influence on the 1960’s folk-rock movement, Bob Lind wrote and sang the classic hit “Elusive Butterfly.”  Elusive is certainly the word as Lind makes his return at the invitation of Jarvis Cocker to take part in this year's Meltdown Festival at The South Bank Centre, London.

A few select dates have been quickly added which includes this visit to the Northeast. This engaging singer, poet and guitarist makes this very rare appearance which should please his strong fan base as will the re-release of his first two albums by Ace Records to coincide with the trip.

More than a one-hit wonder, his songs have been recorded by over 200 artists including Cher, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, Richie Havens, Dolly Parton, Johnny Mathis, Glen Campbell, Carmen McRae, Petula Clark, The Four Tops and Nancy Sinatra. But of course, nothing equals the experience of watching this dynamic performer deliver his own songs.

As part of a resurgence of interest, internationally acclaimed filmmakers Paul Surratt and Ian Marshall are currently making a documentary about Lind’s life and work, to be screened later this year. The producers aim to show that the creativity and passion in his music – old and new - continues to impact audiences today. Says Marshall: “Bob has a signature sound and timeless feel. It is hard to tell whether his unique, poetic lyrics and unusual melodies were written way-back-when or last week.”

Fans have the chance to see why he has been able to endure the sometimes cruel and always fickle music business for more than 40 years. But come prepared to feel emotions you may not have let yourself feel in a while – feelings that may scare you a little. His songs hit the heart like a wrecking ball!

There are not many gigs so this is a bit of a coup for the region. Due to the short notice, there is no silly ticket price, so grab the opportunity and see a legend live at the Cluny, Newcastle.

Photo taken by Henry Diltz