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Ultimate Elton at Sanctum on the Green
this Friday
16 April 2013
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This
Friday (19th April 2013) there is a very special event happening at
Sanctum in the Green in Cookham Dean – the Ultimate Elton John
tribute performed by Paul Bacon. There will also be an à la carte menu
provided by celebrity chef, Luke Thomas, who is the focus of the BBC 3
documentary, Britain’s Youngest
Head Chef on Wednesday, 17th April. Locals are also welcome to just
drop by for a drink and enjoy some good music. You will be assured of a
warm welcome by Sanctum's new managers, Colin and Tina Rooney.
Paul
Bacon aka Ultimate
Elton, is a lifelong Elton John fan. He first started singing and performing
Elton’s songs whilst studying Performing Arts at University, in the
early 1980s.
He spoke of his passion for the
job:
How
did you become the Ultimate Elton?
I’ve been working primarily as an Elton tribute now for just over 4 years. I’ve always been a big fan of Elton’s music right back to the 1970s, so it’s a real pleasure to be able to share that passion with others. I’ve clocked up over 200 gigs now, and find myself working 2 or 3 nights a week.
You have met Sir
Elton - when and where? What was the experience like?
I met Sir Elton last year backstage at the LG Arena in Birmingham. As I was with Cookham-based record producer, Stuart Epps, who has toured the States with Sir Elton, I was hoping to go backstage and perhaps meet Elton’s band (which I did). But I was not really expecting to be invited, along with Stuart, into Elton’s dressing room! Elton was fantastic and totally charming. I was wearing a suit that I had bought at one of his ‘Out the Closet’ sales in London. The first thing he said to me was “You’re wearing one of my suits!” It was a privilege to meet him, not least because it’s the question I get asked the most – “Have you ever met Elton?”
Why do you enjoy
performing so much? Have you performed all around the country?
As a huge Elton fan, it’s always a pleasure to sing his wonderful songs. I am being asked to travel further afield all the time. I have been to Norway and indeed will be returning to Norway with my band in July.
Have you ever
been confused for Sir Elton?
I do occasionally get
confused for Elton, mainly by Americans! I was walking through Caesars
Palace in Las Vegas last year dressed as Elton, and a lady was convinced
that I was Elton. I asked her not to make a fuss as I didn’t want to
cause a scene! I guess I only had myself to blame!
I think I also confused Kiki
Dee for a moment or two when I appeared as Elton at Stuart's (and
Juliet‘s) wedding last year, but that's another story!
Will people be
able to request their favourite Elton hits at Sanctum on the Green on
Friday night?
I do try to play all of Elton’s most memorable hits, but it is nice when someone does ask for a less well-known song such as ‘Skyline Pigeon’ or ‘Original Sin’. I do draw the line though at ‘Regimental Sergeant Zippo’!
How well do you
know Sanctum? Any fond memories?
This will be my first
appearance at the Sanctum. I have been before for drinks and a meal, and
it’s a terrific place, so I’m really looking forward to playing there.
For
bookings, please phone:
01628
482638
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