n the last five years or so, keyboard maestro, composer and raconteur Rick Wakeman CBE has entertained audiences around the US with his brilliant and witty one-man shows, featuring solo performances of his work with YES, his own compositions and some surprise adaptations of other musicians’ material.
However, in July, his STRICTLY WAKEMAN tour will present a new show unlike any of his previous appearances. For the first time ever, Rick will be joining forces with a female singer – Hayley Sanderson, well-known for her work as one of the leading vocalists on the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing TV show – to present a series of concerts featuring music specially adapted for piano and vocals.
Rick and Hayley have been working together for several years. He accompanied her on her 2009 album, Just Songs, and impressed by her vocal versatility and clarity, subsequently invited her to sing lead vocals on a number of his shows for band (and sometimes, orchestra) in the UK and South America, at prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and the O2 Arena. Her awesome vocals also feature on the definitive Live At The London Palladium box set, recorded when Rick led his band through The Six Wives Of Henry VIII, The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table, Journey To The Centre Of The Earth and a set of YES classics, over two magical nights in 2023, and on his studio album, A Gallery Of The Imagination. Rick was also the person to give her the affectionate nickname ‘Strictly’!
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to witness Rick’s latest creative explorations in the company of Hayley Sanderson!
Summer 2025 Performances
July
Fri 18 Richmond VA The National #
Sun 20 Ridgefield CT Ridgefield Playhouse #
Mon 21 Ocean City NJ Ocean City Music Pier •
Wed 23 Englewood NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center #
Fri 25 Cincinnati OH Ludlow Garage #
Sat 26 Northfield Park OH MGM Northfield Park – Center Stage #
Tue 29 Derry NH Tupelo Music Hall •
Wed 30 Poughkeepsie NY Bardavon Opera House #
Thu 31 Phoenixville PA Colonial Theatre #
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