Tom Jones International

These days Herman Matthews is busy playing around LA and, in fact, in many other places. He’s been traveling with Timothy B. Schmit, best known as a member of The Eagles. They’ve played across the US and, in a couple of weeks, head to the UK.

They’ll be at:
• Manchester Academy 2 on Friday, March 26
• Birmingham Glee Club, Sunday, March 28
• Cadogan Hall, London, Tuesday, March 30

For tickets, go to LiveNation’s website (and we’re familiar with that, aren’t we?)

It promises to be a terrific show and, if you can, go….and be sure to say hi to Herman. (Don’t forget to check out his website and, if you wish, try some of his peanut brittle.)

Tom did another Day On the Green show in Launceston, Australia Saturday. There was an almost-sold-out crowd of about 6,000 and, clearly, a good time was had by all. The review below, even if you’d never seen Tom do a show, is really a testament to the fun the audience and Tom have when he performs. And, if you’re a believer, you’ll say, “Of course the skies cleared when it was time for him to perform!”

He’s still got it

GABRIELLE HALL/10 Mar, 2010 10:06 AM/Northern Argus, AU

He might be nearly 70, but Sir Tom Jones proved he has still got ‘it’, wowing a large crowd at a day on the green at Annie’s Lane, Watervale, on Saturday night.

Just under 6000 people flocked to the event and not even cold, wet conditions could dampen the spirits of fans, many of whom donned ponchos, rain jackets and even plastic bags to keep dry.

Amongst intermittent rain showers, Melbourne’s Wolfgramm Sisters kicked off the entertainment, followed by David Campbell who was well-received by the audience and got them in just the right mood for the main event.

Tom Jones arrived by car and was greeted in Watervale and surrounding towns by numerous pairs of knickers strung along various locations — possibly larger in size than those that may have greeted him in his earlier years.

The ‘a day on the green’ signpost outside the Watervale Hotel featured three large white pairs of knickers with “Welcome Tom” lettered on them as a welcome.

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The skies mostly cleared for the much anticipated main concert, and the crowd was not disappointed with the rock legend’s performance.

With his twinkling eyes and smooth voice, Jones had the audience on their feet.

As well as some of his newer songs, Jones’s most well-received songs included a number of ‘old favourites’ including Delilah, Green Green Grass of Home, If I Only Knew, Save The Last Dance For Me, What’s New Pussycat, She’s a Lady, Leave Your Hat On, Sex Bomb, Take Me Back to the Party, Kiss and “the song that started it all off” for him It’s Not Unusual.

Of course a few pairs of obligatory undies were flung towards the star on stage, but it probably would not be a Tom Jones concert without them.

A day on the green promoter Michael Newton, from Roundhouse Entertainment, said the performers “had a great time”.

While Tom Jones was driven from Adelaide for the performance, David Campbell and The Wolfgramm Sisters stayed locally after the event on Saturday night and Mr Newton said all had been impressed with the location.

“All the acts said what a beautiful area it was and they were blown away by the historical buildings and beautiful location,” he said.

“They all knew a bit about the area and were asking questions about it.”

Mr Newton said he was looking forward to returning next year for ‘a day on the green’.

As Tom Jones signed off on Saturday evening with “we’ve had a ball up here tonight and hope you have too. Until we meet again, goodnight and God bless you all”, revellers made their way back to their cars and buses, many in chorus with some of the show favourites.

While not necessarily in tune, there was no doubt they had all “had a ball” too.