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HOLY HOLY IN CONCERT:

 

Holy Holy set themselves apart from other David Bowie tribute acts with a touch of authenticity, which comes courtesy of former Bowie drummer Woody Woodmansey. The one-time member of The Spiders from Mars rekindles the fire from Bowie’s glam rock days with his tribute band Holy Holy, and ticket buyers can’t get enough of the rocking beats this legendary drummer pounds out. He brings an all-star ensemble along with him, including recognizable faces like vocalist Glenn Gregory (Heaven 17), saxophonist Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet), and guitarist Erdal Kizilcay (David Bowie). As they bring classics like “Changes”, “Ziggy Stardust”, and “The Man Who Sold the World” to life with all the charisma of the early ‘70s, diehard Bowie fans get to relive the magic of this pivotal moment in rock and roll.

 

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

 

Mick “Woody” Woodmansey was born in Driffield, East Yorkshire, England in 1951. As a young drummer he wound up backing the then-unknown singer David Bowie. Accompanied by the other talented members of his backing band (who would soon became known as The Spiders from Mars), Bowie developed an increasingly edgy and experimental style. After releasing landmark albums like Hunky Dory (1971), The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), and Aladdin Sane (1973), Bowie left the group to pursue other creative ideas. Since then Woodmansey has supported Art Garfunkel and played in bands like 3-D and Cybernaut. In 2014 he returned to his glam rock roots and formed the Bowie tribute group Holy Holy. The all-star band features members who’ve worked with artists like Spandau Ballet, Iggy Pop, Generation X, and Brian Eno, and their live shows recreate the signature electric energy and attitude Bowie fans are looking for.

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 35 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Man Who Sold The World - Holy Holy

    by JukerB on 5/17/16The Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto

    This was the third time my wife and I have attended a "Holy Holy" show. We saw them in Lancaster PA. in January of 2016 and again at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia PA. at the start of this tour in April (where Bowie recorded the "David Live" album incidentally). Woody Woodmansey and Tony Visconti were the original drummer and bassist on Bowie's MWSTW album, They recreate the sound of the original album admirably, ably assisted by a group of musicians assembled for the tour. The fact that we have been to see this show three times in 2 countries over the course of a four month period should tell you we were very impressed with the sound and showmanship of these performers. As a side note, The opening act was Jessica Lee Morgan, the daughter of Tony Visconti and Welsh folk singer Mary Hopkin, she along with her bass playing accompanist Chris Thomas are a formidable act in their own right. This was the last date of the North American tour, but should they return to tour again make a point of being there... you will not be disappointed!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Book This Group for Indio!

    by MDRM on 5/2/16House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    Strange how it takes the death of an artist to make you realize how great he was. This concert crystalized for me that Bowie was indeed the greatest rock star of them all. Singer, songwriter, and performer, nobody could match him across the board. Jagger comes close, but without the Stones he becomes mortal. Dylan, Neil Young, and even the Beatles had their limitations as performers, and Elvis didn't write too many songs himself. You get the idea... The concert itself was outstanding. There was for me an initial undertone of sadness that Bowie is gone. I sometimes try to comfort myself that he is now on his final Lazarus Tour, but that only goes so far. This group, despite its strange name, did just what it was supposed to do: remind everyone how great Bowie was while simultaneously showing a level of musicianship and performance that was as good as it gets. The organizers of the super-concert in Indio this October would do well to find a slot for Holy Holy.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 5/1/16House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    Fantastic show. The entire Man Who Sold the World + early Bowie hits. Great to see legends Woody Woodmansey and Tony Visconti. Glenn Gregory was the vocalist, and he was amazing and entertaining. Would love to go again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 4/29/16The Wiltern - Los Angeles

    an amazing and very special concert - among the most loyal fans!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    HOLY HOLY--GREAT SHOW!!!

    by SLTECH on 4/25/16Talking Stick Resort - Scottsdale

    WOW!!! WHAT AT A GREAT SHOW AND A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE. WOODY WOODMANSEY IS A KICK-ASS DRUMMER AND A VERY NICE GUY. IT WAS SO WORTH THE 150-MILE DRIVE TO SEE THIS SHOW.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Holy Holy was great!

    by Bassdoc73 on 4/25/16Talking Stick Resort - Scottsdale

    Woody, Tony, Glenn and band really did a fantastic job playing all of Bowie's early hits, PLUS playing the entire Man Who Sold the World album in its entirety for the first time ever! Highly recommend, the rest of the band was fantastic too, and the guitar players really tore up those Mick Ronson guitar solos.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing concert with the REAL DEAL!

    by joelh98 on 4/25/16Uptown Theater - Kansas City

    Holy Holy put together an amazing lineup and set list that is a true testament to the genius and talent of the ones who wrote the music in the first place. It is even more amazing that seeing them means you are seeing the REAL DEAL – Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey. Tony, who recorded with Bowie during the '70s and produced many of his albums (including the masterpiece, Blackstar) played bass and provided backup vocals in this new group. Woody, the last Spider from Mars, played the drums and rocked through the whole night. The opening act was put on by Visconti's own children, Morgan and Jessica Lee, both of whom have independent music careers. They were both really good and I have since listened to some of their other material. After the show, the band (minus Tony, Glenn, and the keyboardist – I was told that they were tired) came to the merch. stand to chat and sign autographs. They were all incredibly nice and were happy to talk about their passions in music. There was a small crowd (150-200 people), but it was an amazing experience that I would recommend to any fan of Bowie's material.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Holy Holy was intimate and wonderful

    by QueenBitch24 on 4/19/16Uptown Theater - Kansas City

    It was such a gift and a pleasure to get to see two of the original members of David Bowie's band, Tony Visconti on bass and Woody Woodmansey on drums. The other musicians were great and the lead singer did a really good job stepping into such big shoes. I loved that they played the entire Man That Sold The World Album, so rare. It was really too bad that more people didn't come out for this once in a lifetime event, not sure if it was underadvertised or if people didn't get it, but I'm glad we were there to bear witness. My only complaint is that people behind us were complaining that we sit down even though everyone in front of us was standing up. There was plenty of room in the theater to move to a spot where you could see better. We were in the fourth row at a rock show for goodness sake. Besides wanting to see we wanted to dance and show our appreciation to the band. After all it was David F***ing Bowies music, and it was Satuday night! Get the lead out and live a little people.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by homelesscentaur on 4/13/16House of Blues Chicago - Chicago

    For any longtime Bowie fan, being within restraining order distance of Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey is enough. That the band puts on a show that matches that thrill made this a great event. Man Who Sold the World is not in my top ten Bowie albums, yet since the show(they play the album from start to finish)it has landed it in heavy rotation at my house. Woody and Tony recreated their parts every bit as expected. Glenn was great on vocals. Ronson is as difficult to fill in for as Bowie- yet James Stevenson and Paul Cuddeford did an admirable job-particularly by playing a good bit of Ronson's harmony solos-which even Mick couldn't do live. We sat directly in front of James, who plied a Les Paul through a half stack Marshall and did a fine job with the Ronson parts (though a nice MK1 clone could have gotten him over the fence-and I could have gotten him a Pig for the show-WHY DIDN'T HE ASK?). James has a nice pedigree of his own, and a fine guitar collection(check it out on his website). 13 more classic Ziggy era songs followed-well chosen and well done.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    The Spiders Revisited

    by Twillvin on 4/13/16House of Blues Chicago - Chicago

    If you're a David Bowie fan circa the Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars era, this is a must see show for you! The singer sounded so much like Bowie it was uncanny. The band led by former Spiders Woody Woodmansey and Tony Visconti were both loud and tight. It was like going back in time to my musical childhood; a wonderful experience.