This Year

Craig and Charlie enjoyed the 2013 year end immensely performing on BBC TV’s Jool’s Annual Hootenanny show, seen here with all the performers and with Emeli Sande.

Having toured across the world extensively in 2012 and 2013, Craig and Charlie are now spending this year totally focused on writing songs for their next album recording with a view to being back out live in 2015.

Emeli Sande hoot-all

UK Holiday TV Shows

UK Holiday TV Shows

A couple of UK TV appearances over the holiday period as on Friday 27th December BBC1 Scotland 11.00-11.45pm broadcast highlights from last years Hogmanay concert on the esplanade of Stirling Castle. Then on Tuesday 31st December BBC 2 Jool’s Annual Hootenanny 11-30-1.30am sees Craig and Charlie perform a couple of songs acoustically.

Craig and Charlie LIVE with Roy Wood and Band

Craig and Charlie made their last live appearance of the 2013 and their final appearance until 2015, in what was one of their most memorable and unique collaborations appearing at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Monday night with the magnificent Roy Wood Rock and Roll Band. Roy was celebrating in his home town, the 40th anniversary since the release of ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day’.

Roy Wood & Proclaimers

Proclaimers and Roy Wood

In between playing the many classic hit songs Roy has written for The Move, Electric Light Orchestra and Wizzard, Craig and Charlie joined Roy and the band to perform some Proclaimers classics then returning for the finale, joined on stage also by The Enigma Strings and Stockton Green School Junior Choir to perform a celebratory version of the Christmas classic. Craig and Charlie enjoyed the occasion and performing with the legendary Roy and his fabulous collection of musicians immensely and the evening was a very special way to end after 115  performances around the World over the past couple of years.

Birmingham Mail review – www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/review-roy-wood-symphony-hall-6412272

Broadcast postponed

Due to events in Glasgow BBC Scotland decided to postpone putting out the concert on Saturday evening as a big celebratory event did not feel right. When there is a new date for transmission we will let you know.