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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.
So glad I had the opportunity to see this band and celebrate Bowie's life with them last week in Alexandria. They played my favorite Bowie songs (from the 70's) and obviously enjoyed performing them as much as we enjoyed hearing (and singing along with) them. A nice long concert, very well done, and a lot of fun.
the entire band is excellent! Lots of fun reliving memories.
I saw the 1972 Ziggy/Spiders tour and this was better! They gave an outstanding performance in every aspect. Glenn Gregory was Bowie, but deeper/stronger and just as theatrical. James Stephenson killed on guitar and Woody, well, Woody was the driving force and drummed like he was 20 years old. The crowd was on their feet after every number and my voice was ruined for a day and a half. Only a couple of shows remain and, if humanly possible, don't miss it!
When I saw that Visconti and Woodmansey were bringing their Holy Holy show to the US, I read all the reviews of the shows in Europe and jumped at the chance to attend... with David Bowie's passing just a few days before this show it changed the whole tenor of the experience and certainly made it far more emotional. Always loved The Man Who Sold The World album and to see it live was an incredible treat - always have thought Visconti to be an underrated bass player/musician and Woody Woodmansey certainly didn't seem to have missed a beat. Once the core album was over and the band started right into the Ziggy Stardust album, was immediately reminded just how brilliant these songs are. Band was great and Berenice Scott is incredibly beautiful as she is talented.
This show would have been fantastic even in the absence of David Bowie's passing. The sound in powerful and moving. The vocals are reminiscent of Bowie without being a slavish imitation and were perfect. But the devastation of Bowie's passing added a huge emotional layer that was present in every song. It was a joyous celebration of the life and music of a man like no other. The stars look very different today and I was honored to spend the evening with Holy Holy honoring Bowie.
