SPIKE (Quireboys) Solo Acoustic show with Chris Chris Heilmann

Spike is the founder and front man of the Quireboys - one of the UK’s most enduring rock 'n' roll bands. A band that's been through different chapters and had different line-ups, but Spike is the constant throughout. 






Song writer, singer and leader of a band with which he has now become synonymous. 

With lifelong friend Guy Bailey, Spike penned the benchmark Quireboys songs - such as Hey You, I Don't Love You Any More and 7 O'Clock - tracks which have defined the band musically for decades and, to this day, remain the hallmark songs of any Quireboys show.

Spike has also had a succession of critically acclaimed solo records and treasured collaborations. Music is Spike’s lifeblood. Always has been and always will be.

With the Quireboys inactive as a live act due to the pandemic, 
Spike booked some low-key acoustic shows to tour his Late Night Song Book album. 
He was one of the first acts, if not the first act back with live music as lockdown eased in the summer of 2021. It was the perfect setting to encourage people back to grassroots venues - low key, socially-distanced shows, evenings of music and storytelling.
These intimate shows have continued to prove very popular and remain one of Spike’s favourite performance showpieces. 





Even though the newly re-formed Quireboys continue to sell out larger venues he is very much at home with his acoustic guitar, accompanied by Chris Heilmann. 

Another side project Spike & The Geordie Rogues is still in development and the debut video ‘Drink is the Ruination of Man’ has already become a fans firm favourite.
Spike also provided guest vocals on the Soho Dukes single “A Stone’s Throw” which was voted Single of the Week by Classic Rock. No doubt the forthcoming festive season will see the re-release “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”.

2026 will be another busy year year for Spike that will see him playing across Europe and the USA but you know that he will be back in the UK performing his unique ‘solo’ shows to the fans old and new so it's a priviledge to have another solo show at Dreadnoughtrock. 

DOORS 7'O'CLOCK then it'll be time for the party approx 8.30-11pm on stage.



PLEASE KEEP CHATTING TO ZERO DURING THE SHOW BEING AN ACOUSTIC SPECIAL PLEASE.

LISTEN TO THE CHAT, STORIES AND SONGS FROM SPIKE & CHRIS NOT YER MATE.


We can hear what ye did last week, had for dinner, where you've been etc etc before the show starts, in the break or after the show.


IMPORTANT INFO.

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After the Live Show wraps up downstairs your ticket also includes entry to the Rock Club afterwards to 3am if you can handle it. So whether it's for just one for the road or you want to party on with us you are welcome to do so at no extra cost. 
This Event is 18+ Only due to our licencing set up also being a nightclub.
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