Icons On Film
This artical appeared in the Daily Telegraph recently which lists The Commitments as film icons. CLICK HERE to view (1.5mb Adobe pdf document).
Latest News
The Commitments – BBC Movie Connections
UK viewers will be able to see The Commitments feature on BBC1‘s Movies Connections on 17 September at 10.35pm . The show will feature interviews with director Sir Alan Parker and writer Roddy Doyle plus cast members of the film including Ken McCluskeyand Dick Massey. Press Release (627kb pdf doc)
BUCKINGHAM PALACE TEA PARTY
Supporting the war vets at “The Not Forgotten Association”. The Drifters have given their support for the last 2 years. It was set up to look after disabled ex-servicemen and women from all the services and all wars going back as far as the first world war, they also support the Chelsea pensioners
THE NOT FORGOTTEN ASSOCIATION
Agent, Mark Lundquist and Manager, Phil Luderman were requested by The Not Forgotten Association to arrange an exclusive Drifters performance on Wednesday 27 June 2007 at The Painted Hall, Greenwich. Impresario Dougie Squires produced the event with his usual flare and added the wonderful touch of bringing on the original line of The Tiller Girls. […]
THE DRIFTERS AT THE PM PARTY
The Drifters (Vic Bynoe, Patrick Alan, Peter Lamarr and Rohan Delano) performed at Tony Blair’s Farewell party on the 20th of June 2007, at The Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London. Hosted By The Right Honourable Keith Vaz MP. A delightful meal of various Indian Dishes were served whilst traditional dancers took to the stage. Cherie Blair […]
THE COMMITMENTS IN THE MALTESE TIMES
This article on The Commitments appeared this week in the Maltese version of The Times newspaper… What a commitment! by Herman Grech When Ken McCluskey was asked to audition for Alan Parker’s film The Commitments, he pounced on the idea. He was, after all, working as a butcher and part-time guitarist in Ireland, struggling to […]
DRIFTERS MEET Mr JAMES BROWN!
The Drifters peformed on Thursday 6 July 2006 at The Summer Ball, Berkeley Square, London. The Star studded evening was in support of The Prince’s Trust. The event was hosted By Vince Power of Mean Fiddler Group. The Drifters were knocked out to meet Mr James Brown, a first for them. They even sang a […]
Gary Brooker and The Drifters Feature On New DVD
A new live DVD is to be released on the 5 June stars Gary Brooker with The Drifters as special guests. The DVD is entitled ‘Band Du Lac‘ and also features Paul Carrack, Mike Rutherford, Andy Fairweather-Low, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Katie Melua plus many more. The DVD is available to order from the shop […]
EXCLUSIVE PRESS RELEASE!
THE DRIFTERS are proud to announce their first release for over 20 years “THE DRIFTERS NOW! – the legacy” audio release 12th June 2006, DVD release 26th June 2006 on Warner Vision. The DVD was recorded by Classic Pictures at Shepperton Film Studios in front of a specially invited audience, including legendary songwriter Roger Greenaway. […]
What’s All This Then?
The Drifters, plus Mark Lundquist, Phil Luderman and Producer Robert Garofarlo, recording at Shepperton Studios this year – watch this space for more news!