Graham Oliver, whose guitar work featured on every Saxon record up to 1994’s Dogs Of War, has a new touring line-up which includes lead vocalist Brian Shaughnessy (Seventh Son), Gav Coulson on lead guitar (John Verity/Thomas Blug) and introduces new members Jamie Mallender on bass guitar (Tony Martin Band/John Verity) and Rod Fearnley on drums (Factory/Under Lock and Key)
2022, Jul 6: Sand Stone Studios (Rehearsels)
2022, Nov 18: Chantry Brewery (Debut concert)
Source picture Mick Hill with kind permission
2023, Mar 4: Chantry Brewery Tap, Parkgate, Rotherham
2023, Apr 8: Heaven and Hull, NWOBHM Festival
2023, Apr 21: Tapestry Arts venue, Bradford, England
2023, May 5: Zirco, Tokyo, Japan
2023, May 6: Zirco, Tokyo, Japan
2023, Jul 15: The Pub, Lancaster, England
2023, Dec 19: Birdwell venue, Barnsley, England
With very special guests:
Paul Quinn (guitar entire show)
Fasker Johnson (Bass on 747 Strangers in the Night)
Paul Oliver (Drums on 747 Strangers in the Night)
Set list
Pictures
Recordings
Thanks to Steve Tudberry
2024, Feb 17: Top of the World, Stafford, England
2024, Mar 23: Chantry Brewery Venue
Recordings
2024. May 25: Yardbirds, Grimsby, England
2024. Aug 17: Venue: Daikanyama SPACE ODD, Tokyo, Japan
Graham Oliver’s Army Japan Live 2024The final Japan performance of “Graham Oliver’s Army” led by former SAXON member Graham Oliver!SAXON’s Paul Quinn will be joining the Japan tour!SAXON’s classic numbers and best hits live![Support Act]・Split Heaven (Mexico) first visit to Japan・RE-ARISE (Japan)Venue: Daikanyama SPACE ODD Saturday, August 17, 2024OPEN 16:00 START 17:00Advance tickets 9,500 yenTicket release date to be announced. Former SAXON member Graham Oliver, who announced his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease last year, will perform in Japan for one day only on August 17 with his band “Graham Oliver’s Army” in response to requests from Japanese SAXON fans.As with last year, SAXON’s ally Paul Quinn will be joining the band as a special guest.The lineup will be a best-hits live performance of SAXON’s classic numbers, including all the hits from the past, that SAXON fans will want to hear!!Support acts will include Mexican NWOTHM/power metal band “Split Heaven”, who will be visiting Japan for the first time, and orthodox HM band “RE-ARISE” led by Dioken!This will be your last chance to hear the sound of SAXON’s original guitar team, so don’t miss this performance!!*The ticket release date will be announced after Golden Week.Please wait a little longer for the announcement.
2024, Nov 28 – Dec 1: Winter Storm Festival
