DESCRIBED as the “most exciting Queen tribute band in the world” The Bohemians brought some rock royalty to Warrington Parr Hall on Friday night.
While Britain was preparing to leave Europe there was no talk of Brexit despite fist pumping passionate rock music and a Union Jack finale as the near sell out audience were transported back in time to the late 1970s and early 80s when Freddie Mercury and Queen were at the top of their game.
While no one can replace Freddie, or for that matter Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, The Bohemains are certainly a very plausible tribute and certainly great enterainers and musicians who entertained the audience form start to finish.
Front man Rob Comber has certainly got “Freddie” off to an art with a great stage presence backed by talented musicians.
The Bohemians, established in 1996 have performed all over the UK, Europe and the World at football stadiums, festivals, theatres and other prestigious venues.
Their high-energy two hour show included all the piano driven hit singles: Killer Queen; Somebody To Love; Don’t Stop Me Now; You’re My Best Friend; We Are The Champions and the all time classic Bohemian Rhapsody.
They also Guitar led anthems; Tie Your Mother Down; Hammer To Fall; One Vision; I Want It All and We Will Rock You.
Rob Comber joined The Bohemians as “Freddie” in 2004 and his stage antics and personality make him the perfect Freddie bringing his strong vocal ability and musical skills required to fill one of the hardest parts in rock.
Lead guitarist Chris Gregory formed his own Queen tribute band Queenedin January 2000, giving him the opportunity to play hundreds of shows as Brian May. By 2009 QUEENED were coming to a natural end when coincidently The Bohemians were looking for a new guitarist!
Drummer Dan Church has been playing the drums, singing and involved in music since the age of 10. Over the years he has been in a wide variety of projects from a ‘Top 40’ Pop Band to Theatre Touring, Tribute Bands, TV Work and international gigging. But like most musicians he’s played hundreds of function gigs, theatre shows, corporate gigs and everything in between. This has enabled him to develop his backing and lead vocals which makes him the perfect Roger Taylor.
Bass player Kevin Goodwin who was lucky enough to see Queen twice in 1986 helped form the band in 1996. Being a lifelong Queen fan, this was a very easy choice for him as a labour of love helping to build the band over the years.
As the curtain came down on a great night in Warrington frontman Rob promised the band would be back next year – and they certainly will be with a booking already made for Friday January 29th 2021 – it could be the hottest ticket in town!
Top night watching @QueenWillRock tribute #bohemians @PyramidParrHall #warrington #queen #FreddieMercury ❤️ pic.twitter.com/G5SpSqCI2v
— Gary Skentelbery (@GarySkent) February 2, 2020
