Tom Jones Tribute

Nine players, a line of backing singers called The Pussycats and Jacques Renay out front: this Sydney production tells the Tom Jones story in song, from the early days right up to now. Images from his life run alongside the music, so it plays more like a concert with a narrative than a straight covers set. Jacques, Welsh-born like Tom himself, leads the show. The big soul band leans into the American soul sound that shaped Tom's singing, so expect Proud Mary, Leave Your Hat On, Kiss and Get Ready next to Soul Man, Midnight Hour, Honky Tonk Woman and Witch Queen of New Orleans. It suits a theatre-style night, a gala dinner or a themed party where the crowd came to sing along.