Roachford coming to The Apex towards the end of this month

Since “Cuddly Toy” (a mainstay of radio airplay for over three decades) reached number four in the charts back in 1988, Andrew Roachford (pictured above) has become one of the most compelling and consistent rock and soul artists in the UK.

And he is due to appear at The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, towards the end of this month.

He has released 11 studio albums, been a sought-after songwriter by the likes of Michael Jackson, Joss Stone and Chaka Khan, and consistently toured on his own and with contemporaries including Terence Trent D’Arby and The Christians.

For the past 10 years, he has been part of Mike + the Mechanics, recording with Mike Rutherford’s post-Genesis band and playing live with them around the world, including the upcoming April-June 2023 UK and German “Refueled” tours.

Roachford will be doing his own tour of the UK, following the release of a new album “Twice In A Lifetime”.

Further to his role as a patron for the Music Venue Trust, the tour aims to support Independent Music Venues.

Andrew said: “I’m thrilled to be staging this tour in support of Independent Music Venues and getting out to more regional cities across the UK, to some wonderful local venues and connecting with fans and some of the places I’ve enjoyed playing at so many times over the years. These intimate shows will be something special.”

“Twice in a Lifetime” was crowned Radio 2 Album of the Week and the single “High on Love” scored an impressive five weeks of Radio 2 A-list airplay.

Throbbing with soul the album is the sound of someone who knows his craft inside and out.

Produced by Jimmy Hogarth, who has previously worked with Paolo Nutini, Duffy and Amy Winehouse, the album features several members of Winehouse’s band, and a duet with Beverley Knight.

Roachford is someone who channels the energy of James Brown before going on stage, and who, on record, summons up the spirit of everyone from Al Green to Joe Cocker.

Support comes from Acantha Lang, a soul artist born and raised in New Orleans. After moving to London, she has built a name for herself on the live circuit. 

Roachford will play The Apex on Wednesday, March 29, at 7.45pm. See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for more information or to book tickets.