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On Sunday Rod and Penny went to see the great set by Howard Jones at the O2 before Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark took the stage
This Weeks Kenney Art
Lets have a slight change this week as this acrylic painting is so good and have some Kenney Jones Art.
The painting was done by Rachel Allaway a Surrey based artist who we have featured before in our very popular Rod Art section, Infact Rachel is the only artist to grace the walls of the SMILER office with one of her amazing Rod portraits
Rachel told SMILER this week “I’ve watched Kenney in concert 100s of times through the decades. The Faces are my all time favs and Kenney is an awesome drummer. The way he rocks out with the car engine and Ronnie strumming his guitar on the song True Blue is so powerful, I always have that track on when painting.
Kenney is the most humble funny gentleman, off stage I have been lucky to have 10 hours of conversation with him with lots of funny banter. Plus he introduced me to Rose wine, I was a tea drinker until I met him 😂 I love painting him and it’s a pleasure to know he owns my artwork. I am painting a massive painting of Kenney and Rod with the Faces and I will be painting them for the next 30 years with a passion as always”.
To see more of Rachel’s work go to https://www.instagram.com/rachallaway123/
Sam Cooke
Recalling his first time hearing Sam Cooke, Rod was gutted that he never got to see the man in action, telling BBC Radio 2, “Sam was probably the biggest influence after Eddie (Cochran). I remember going to work with my mate and we were listening to a little transistor radio. Then this heavenly voice came on, Sam Cooke ‘Cupid’. I never saw him sing. That is one regret. I wish I had gone to see him sing live.”
Paddy Power
The excellent Paddy Power made Rod the butt of one of their infamous spoofs regarding the new Ireland manager
We are sure Rod saw the funny side!
Congratulations Liam
The team Rod’s son Liam plays for Milton Keynes Lightning became The National Cup Ice Hockey Champions on Tuesday and Rod, Penny, Alastair, and Aiden were first to congratulate him
And posted the snaps on Instagram Rod captioned his post “Proud as a Father could possibly be,”
In a shot, shared by Liam’s wife Nicole Artukovich, the victorious hockey player is seen with his dad, brothers and his step-mum who beamed with pride
Liam’s son Louie was also at the final to cheer on hid dad.
Big news from Wolfie’s
Wolfie’s Whisky are launching a competition where you can win a trip to Vegas to see Rod at Caeser’s Palace, and Wolfie’s is going on promo in Tesco this month at a discounted price of £28 (vs normally £35).
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN GET BACKSTAGE AT ROCKSTAR ROD STEWART’S LAST EVER VEGAS RESIDENCY
Sir Rod Stewart’s last run of shows at Las Vegas’s Caeser’s Palace is fast approaching, bringing the music legend’s 13-year residency in Las Vegas to a close in showstopping style.
With tickets in limited supply, Rod is giving fans the chance to win a VIP experience to the show, which includes some Wolfie’s Whisky cocktails with him backstage, as well as flights, accommodation and spending money.
Rod said:
“I’m gearing up for my Caeser’s finale this summer and you can count on me celebrating the end of an era with a Wolfie’s in hand. See you in Vegas!”
Fans who purchase a bottle of Wolfie’s Whisky will be in with a chance of winning the ultra-exclusive VIP package which includes two tickets to a show between 27 July – 4 August 2024, a backstage experience, flights, accommodation and spending money. They can enter by signing up for the Wolfie’s mailing list and submitting their receipt at www.wolfieswhisky.com.
Entrants also have a chance to win a European prize package, with two tickets to one of Rod’s European tour dates, return flights, accommodation and spending money.
Wolfie’s is now available at over 400 Tesco stores across the UK, as well as at select independent retailers and www.wolfieswhisky.com in the UK and USA. In the USA you can buy it Total Wine & More stores throughout Florida and California, and independent retailers Leuken’s Wine & Spirits, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits in Florida and Nevada’s Lee’s Discount Liquor.
Since its premiere in 2011, “Rod Stewart: The Hits.”, has remained one of the best-reviewed and must-see shows on the Las Vegas Strip. The high energy show is packed with hits from Rod’s musical career including “You Wear It Well,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “Tonight’s the Night” and “Hot Legs” and promises a night to remember.
Launched in 2023, Wolfie’s Whisky is a blended Scotch that was designed to reflect Rod’s rock ‘n’ roll heritage and was inspired by the legendary musician’s early hell raising days with the Faces.
With its unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll roots, Americana and Scottish heritage, Wolfie’s is wonderfully balanced with Rod’s favourite flavours of warming cinnamon, fresh vanilla and baked apple, and has been carefully blended to taste just as good neat as it does in Rod’s favourite cocktail, the Wolfie’s Appletini.
Follow Wolfie’s Whisky on social media for exclusive updates by searching @WolfiesWhisky on Instagram and @WolfiesOfficial on Facebook, or visit www.wolfieswhisky.com to find out more.
Swing Fever
Swing Fever spent it’s fifth week in the album charts down to Number 84
LW: 28,Peak: 1,Weeks: 5
And Finally…
SMILER member Dave Wyatt who won our recent Wolfie’s whisky competition has a spare un worn Wolfie’s XL T-shirt up for grabs if anyone wants it, first come first served [email protected]
You can also read a great interview with Rod’s partner at Wolfie’s Duncan Frew in Issue 103 of SMILER magazine..that with a bit of luck will be printed next week..So please check your details are up to date.
Have a great Easter weekend and we will see you next week