Somethin' Else! 2016 Tour Launch Show

A powerhouse band of highly accomplished and revered musicians delivering a truly authentic and electrifying mix of rock and roll, roots, blues, rockabilly and the best in Americana.

"Rock & Roll" the way it's MEANT to be. That's the motto of SOMETHIN' ELSE!

The band is fronted by Nashville's Bobby Cochran - nephew of the late, great Eddie Cochran - and also features the reunion of Mike Bell and Brian Hodgson, both original founder members of Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes.

Expect a blistering set of classics from the golden age of rock, fronted by world class guitarist Bobby Cochran whose uncle Eddie (yes, THAT Eddie Cochran!) was the major influence behind his career. Bobby keeps the Cochran legacy alive, performing bona fide renditions of classic hits like "Summertime Blues", "Three Steps To Heaven", "C'Mon Everybody" and "Twenty Flight Rock" as part of the band's set - not forgetting "Somethin' Else", the inspiration for the band's name.

Somethin' Else! also features the timely reunion of Brian Hodgson and Mike Bell - both founder members of Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes. That band toured for nearly thirty years. Mike played with Brian for twelve of those years and watching them play together again will surely be a long awaited musical treat for Hogan's Heroes fans.

Brian got the idea to form "Somethin' Else!" following the success of his sell out "testimonial" concert in London in October 2014 which featured a host of musician friends like Chas & Dave, Albert Lee and Elliot Randall (Steely Dan) who spent the night jamming straight-up, honest rock and roll. "It was such an amazing night", said Brian, "and the vibe from the audience was undeniable. Playing this kind of music is what I love doing and I thought it was time I started touring again". Brian quit touring with Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease but he is very much an active musician and a new treatment programme has recently re- energised him and spurred him on to tour again. As The Beach Boys used to sing :"Brian's back!".