Hermans Hermits starring Barry Whitwam Australian tour





In august and September this year legendary British 60's group Hermans Hermits with original member and Drummer Barry Whitwam known for hits like I'm into Something Good, mrs Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter, I'm Henry the Eighth I Am, There's A Kind Of Hush, No Milk TOday, A Must to Avoid, My Sentimental Friend and many others are touring Australia which it will be their 33rd tour as their first was back in January 1966 with Tom Jones and NZ rocker Ray Columbus. I have seen the group 7 times which my first time was at the British 60's concert @ Festival Hall on Saturday February 11th 1995 and from Thursday October 19th 2000 onwards have seen them mainly at Kedron Wavell Services Club except on at Mt Gravatt Bowls Club on Thursday September 4th 2008 and they put on an FANTASTIC Show doing their famous stuff as well as other classic rock songs which everyone sings along to those songs and have an great time. If you want to see them check them out which they are great and are going to play in Queensland,NSW and WA so check your local venues for more details. You will be in for a great night of memories and good times.
Tour Dates-
Ipswich Civic Center August 31st
Ballina RSL September 1st
Kedron Wavell Services Club Chermside September 2nd
TWIN Towns Services Club September 3rd
Wynnum Manly leagues Club September 4th
Club Taree September 6th
East Cessnock Bowling Club September 9th
Nelson Bay Diggers Club September 10th
West Leagues Club New Lambton September 11th
Opera Pt Marquee Opera House Sydney September 14th
Club Central Hurstville September 16th
South Sydney Juniors RSL September 17th
Cronulla Golf Club September 18th
Friends Restaurant Perth September 20th
Joondalup Golf Resort September 21st
Cafe Coast Function Center Mandurah WA September 22nd and 23rd
Albany Entertainment Center September 24th
Fly By Night Club Fremantle September 25th

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