Testimonials

Top class musicians and beautiful vocals, all interspersed with lots of interesting stories and anecdotes about Simon and Garfunkel. A really great show

Pat
Dublin

Absolutely fantastic band! Well worthy of playing Knebworth…

Simon
Peterborough

Brilliant gig guys, the standing ovation at the end said it all!

Roy
Chelmsford

Good vocals & harmonies. Excellent musicianship all round.

Ian
Wickford

The band capture the spirit of Paul Simon perfectly, as well as his duets with Art Garfunkel.  Impersonation? No.  Authentic? Yes!

Nigel
Flatford

Thank you for a fabulous evening, fantastic setting for a fantastic band.

John
Essex

An experienced and dedicated band of superb musicians, Shades of Simon are without any doubt the real deal.

Terry Hiscock
South Woodham Ferrers

Good arrangements.  Well rehearsed and professional.

Jonathan
Enfield

The band’s attention to detail in the songs achieves an impressively authentic sound

Richard
London

Simply brilliant!

Jonathan
Rayleigh

Thank you gents for a very enjoyable evening, some cracking musicianship and singing. Loved the format, very informative!

Tony
Purleigh

Interesting, engaging narration.  Good selection of songs.

Paul
Chelmsford

With this pedigree the band will be top notch! Colin’s voice is a natural Paul Simon.

Dean
Basildon

A top band!

John
Wickford

Had a brilliant evening, thank you so much. Great music!

Jenny
Cambridge

I loved it – great great sound!

Dave (Manager Headgate theatre
Colchester

We had a brilliantly fantastic evening, singing dancing and listening to a very talented band. Love to see you again.

Sue
Herts.

The music is interspersed with an interesting narrative and all in all provides exceptional captivating entertainment.

Nigel
East Bergholt

Saw them last night at the Headgate Theatre, fabulous musicians who bring the infectious joy of Paul Simon’s first three decades of music along with interesting anecdotes from his life. Wonderful vocals with lovely harmonies. The whole sold-out audience was left happy and buzzing. I heartily recommend catching Shades of Simon and thank them for a brilliant evening.

Sari
Colchester

The moment I heard that Colin and friends were putting together a band to celebrate the life and music of Paul Simon, I knew we were in safe hands.

Terry
South Woodham Ferrers

Click here to add a testimonial

_____________________________________

PHOTOS

_____________________________________

UPCOMING

_____________________________________

ABOUT THE BAND

Shades of Simon present their highly acclaimed 2 hour theatre show The Paul Simon Story.  The show is performed in tribute to Paul Simon as one of the best songwriters of his generation and blends an engaging narration, exceptional musicianship from the 5-piece band, and authentic renditions of the best of his songs from his time in Simon & Garfunkel in the 60’s through to his South African inspired Graceland tour in the 1980’s.

The band is comprised of professional level musicians who all share a love of Paul Simon’s music and get together over the Summer months each year to do a limited number of performances of their show at venues which have ranged from stately homes, picnic concerts for the National Trust and shows at provincial theatres and art centres throughout the East of England.

Latest News

REALLY EXCITED!

We’re really excited to have been rebooked this coming Summer to perform our show at Knebworth House, the Fisher Theatre Bungay, Rayleigh Mill, and the National Trust’s Wimpole Hall & Flatford Mill! These are some of our favourite venues and were Sold Out well in advance on our previous visits.  Plus shows booked for 5 exciting new venues in our home County of Essex!  Tickets are on sale now…

EARLY BIRD ticket offers!

Special EarlyBird price for limited period

We’re delighted to be able to offer discounted ‘early bird’ tickets for next Summer’s shows at The Maltings Ely, Knebworth House, National Trust’s Flatford Mill, The Mill arts centre Rayleigh and Beaulieu Community Centre Chelmsford. Available now! More info…

RIVERSIDE CONCERT

Back for the 2nd year at the National Trust’s Flatford Mill. An Idyllic location, perfect weather, and a fantastic audience! A very enjoyable evening…

(And we’ve been asked to come back again next year..!

Rayleigh Rocks!

Had a great time performing our show at the Mill arts & events centre Rayleigh. A wonderfully appreciative audience in a lovely hall which thanks to the efforts of the local action group has been saved from demolition. And a special thanks to Eternity Events Essex for bringing the hall to life with a superb light show!

BUY TICKETS

            

           Click to buy tickets

 

_____________________________________

Next gig

10
May
Brentwood. CM15 8AG
Brentwood theatre

_____________________________________

Demo songs

_____________________________________

_____________________________________