Tribute to singer Mark at Flowerpot

The gig was due to be a classic rock double bill with Box O Snakes. Sadly, Mark “Raggie” James,lead vocalist with Whitesnake tribute band Box O Snakes, sadly passed away last week.

Ultimate Thunder will now be performing a full set and the gig is to be dedicated to the memory of “Raggie”.

Ultimate Thunder are a leading Thunder tribute act.

First launched in December 2009 as Absolute Thunder, the band generated a lot of interest inside and outside the business following the break up of Thunder.

During 2010, Absolute Thunder were established as one of the best live and authentic tribute acts in the UK.

At the beginning of 2011, following the departure of three of the original members of Absolute Thunder, three very respected and experienced replacements joined and Ultimate Thunder was born.

Thunder’s brand of classic rock has made them one of the best-loved British groups of the last 20 years, with a popularity that still endures today. Ultimate Thunder performs the biggest songs from throughout Thunder’s career, with all the skill passion and brilliant musicianship needed to do them justice, ultimately live.

The members of Ultimate Thunder have a wealth of experience and unsurpassed musical pedigree, having played with, amongst others, Black Sabbath, Argent, WhitesnakeUK, Shy, Procol Harum, Elementum in venues great and greater all over the world.

Ultimate Thunder combines professionalism, experience, skill and pure hard rocking goodness.

The band will looking to provide a fitting tribute in honour of the late “Raggie”.

The Lancashire Hotpots make a welcome return to the King Street venue in Derby on Saturday, March 28.

Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, if you like a good night out, get your flat caps and ‘weskits’ ready.

Since first taking to the stage in 2007, The Lancashire Hotpots have become the ‘go-to band’ for those wanting a light-hearted view on life from a distinctly northern angle.

From Glastonbury Festival to writing jingles for Holland’s Pies, the Hotpots have been entertaining the nation with comedy songs about chippy teas, shopmobility scooters as well as how to smuggle your own sweets into the cinema.

With congas, puppets and pirates on the menu at each and every Hotpots gig, join Bernard, Bob, Kenny, Billy and Dickie for a rambunctious riot of good time, singalonga fun.

Tickets to see Ultimate Thunder are £10 while admission to see The Lancashire Hotpots is £12.

Doors open for both gigs at 8pm.

Advance tickets are available at www.rawpromo.co.uk