John Reilly and The Smooth Operators are delighted to bring the 'Definitive Burt Bacharach Songbook' back to the Ballroom at Sheffield City Hall.. A sublime and intimate journey through Burt Bacharach?s 7 decades of hit
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Sheffield City Hall Ballroom are playing Sheffield City Hall Ballroom in Sheffield on Friday, 26 June 2026. Doors open at 19:30. Expect Rock / Pop. This listing is part of the Sheffield grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Sheffield gigs there.
John Reilly and The Smooth Operators are delighted to bring the 'Definitive Burt Bacharach Songbook' back to the Ballroom at Sheffield City Hall.. A sublime and intimate journey through Burt Bacharach?s 7 decades of hit making!! It?s a sophisticated masterclass in melody, honouring BURT BACHARACH, writer of over 60 USA top 40 hits for Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Gene Pitney, The Carpenters and so many more. Atlantic recording artist John Reilly fronts this concert with his spiritual and soulful vocals, backed by Britain?s finest session musicians who have played with Paul Carrack, Take That, The Spice and Lighthouse Family. Female vocals are elegantly performed by Rachel Raynor and the Musical Director overseeing this dazzling non-stop parade of classic songs is Canadian pianist and composer Lewis Nitikman.
Sheffield City Hall Ballroom headlines this Sheffield gig on Friday, 26 June 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Rock / Pop across the set.
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