Hermans Hermits Australian Tour 2017

In August this year legendary British 60's group Hermans Hermits known for hits like I'm Into Something Good, Mrs Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter, I'm Henry The Eighth I Am, No Milk Today, There's A Kind Of Hush, My Sentimental Friend, Dandy, Leaning On A Lamppost etc will be touring Australia and will be performing in NSW, Queensland, ACT, Victoria and Western Australia. The group with original member and drummer Barry Whitwam, Geoff Foot on bass and vocals, Paul Cornwell on guitar and vocals and new member Tony Hancox on organ and vocals will perform many of the classic Hermans Hermits hits from the 60's as well as other classic rock and pop hits from the 50's and 60's as well as the instrumental Let There Be Drums which Barry does an FANTASTIC performance and you will truly enjoy seeing this legendary group whose songs has stood the test of time as well as sounding great today as ever and they put on an FANTASTIC show which everyone has an great time singing along to these great songs which I'm sure it will bring back memories for those who grew up back in the 60's as well as for those who weren't born in the 60's but who has an interest in the music you will appreciate it and it will be an experience to see an true iconic 60's group. Australian Tour Dates- Norths Leagues Club Kallangur Brisbane August 2nd Logan Diggers Club Brisbane August 3rd Twin Towns Services Club August 4th Warwick RSL Club Warwick August 5th Southport Yacht Club August 6th South Coast Theatre Lismore NSW August 8th Glen Innes Services Club August 9th Armidale Bowls Club August 10th South Sydney Juniors Club August 11th West Leagues Club New Lambton August 12th Cabravale Diggers Club Sydney NSW August 13th West Leagues Club Illawarra NSW August 16th Southern Cross Club Canberra NSW August 17th SS&A Club Albury NSW August 18th Capital Theatre Bendigo Victoria August 19th Lakeside Function Centre Taylorr Lakes Victoria August 20th Friends Restaurant Perth Western Australia August 22nd and 23rd

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