Diary

Saturday, 26 October 2024

2:00pm ‐ 3:30pm

Etcetera Theatre Club
265 Camden High Street, Above the Oxford Arms, London, NW1 7BU

From the streets of Brixton, London to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jess Conrsd is the unforgettable heartthrob, the 60's Golden Boy Of Rock n Roll.

Packed with hits and a story that'll take you through the Blitz to Glitz of his remarkable life. Music, laughter and 'gossip', will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired, a captivating true story that will have you on the edge of your seat and dancing in aisles.

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NEWS ITEM!!!!!
Released on JULY 19th 2019 this Definitive Collection 2xCD set with a 24 page booklet covers Jess’s entire Decca Records output

Along with the rare Columbia,Pye,President,Antic and EMI Recordings. PLUS previously unreleased demo’s, a rare South African-ONLY single from 1966, his work with legendary producer Joe Meek and culminates in his rockin’ version of Moon Mullican’s “7 Nights To Rock” recorded in the noughties.

For track listing and ordering please click on the link below:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/artists/jess-conrad/

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ITV 'Last Laugh in Vegas'

“Some of the most famous names from comedy, music and variety from the 60s, 70s and 80s are to be given one last shot at putting on their dream gig in the variety capital of the world.   The theatre is booked for one night only and eight acts will be given the chance to fulfil the dream they thought had long gone and put on a spectacular variety performance at one of the iconic venues in Las Vegas.”

March 2016 - release of Jess' new film "Mob Handed" Jess plays Judge Ross, "Head of a bunch of bad guys". Gritty English gangster movie. GV Films. No.2 in Amazon charts.
"Watchable gangster film with stellar cameos, most notably 1960s icon Jess Conrad who steals the movie with his portrayal of the baddie judge."

New film "Respectable - The Mary Millington Story" Premiered 7th April at The Regent St. Theatre, soon to be seen on London Live TV, watch for the date. Jess plays himself.

If TheExpressOnline video of Jess' Water Rats Ball doesn't display automatically on your reader, here's a direct link
Steve McFadden (Eastenders) becomes a Water Rat
Jess with Rick Wakeman and golf buddy, the late Eric Sykes	Jess goes for Gold. Received Gold Disc for 100,00 sales for Three Steps to Heaven, a compilation album on the Universal Label which was devised by Jess and features some of his hits.

60s Icon Jess Conrad: Up Close & Personal - celebrating 50 Years In Showbusiness
New release on the Paladium label: release date 25th July 2011.

"Sixties icon Jess Conrad brings you this exclusive, never before seen DVD Special containing rare footage and up-close and personal interviews. Included on this DVD; Jess Conrad; Britain's Most Eligible Bachelor 1961-Cameras follow Jess behind the scenes of his showbiz life. Jess talks about his rise to fame, his career in music, theatre, film and TV. For the first time ever, see Jess's home movies including film from the wedding that shocked his fans. Some of Jess's showbiz friends featured include Dave Dee, Mike Sarne, Tommy Bruce, Leapy Lee, Tony Blackburn, David Hamilton, Tom O'Connor, Billie Davis, Aimi MacDonald, Clem Cattini from The Tornados, Kenny Lynch, Shirley Ann Field and his good friend Sir Norman Wisdom OBE. A must for any fan."

Available in all good stores, or pre-order from:
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=31460

Jess has been filming Mob Handed - a Gangster Videos production directed by Liam Galvin with Yvette Rowland, Robin Reid, Jason Marriner, Cass Pennant, Jeff Stewart, Leslie Grantham, Mona Hammond OBE, Holly Gibbs, Lucinda Rhodes Flaherty, Lucy Drive, Robin Kermode, Susie Ann Watkins, Jon Campling, Joe Egan, Phil Herbert, Kim Woodburn, Robert Pereno, Michael Fenton Stevens, special guest star: Jess Conrad OBE as Judge Ross.  Mob Handed website

NEWS: Jess is Past Captain of the Vaudeville Golfing Society
http://www.vaudeville-golfing-society.uk7.net/

FILM NEWS:

Documentary on the 2i's Coffee Bar in Soho 'Rockin' at the 2i's'.
The legendary coffee bar in London's Soho where the British Rock n Roll roots began.
With Cliff Richard, Bruce Welch, Terry Dene, Chas McDevit, Wee Willie Harris etc.

Documentary recalling the life of Mary Millington, undisputed sex superstar of the Seventies who played Jess’s girlfriend in the cult movie “The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle” (with the Sex Pistols).

I was thrilled to spot a couple of my starring roles uploaded to YouTube in all their glory recently. You can enjoy a rare glimpse of some of my early work in movies: 
 
THE HUMAN JUNGLE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0QCrA2kOvM
YOUNG WILLING & EAGER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1O9HXgkrZg

Jess currently features on these latest releases, available at all good stores, including www.amazon.co.uk

Here's an interview with Jess connected with the current re-release of 'Konga' on DVD
Click here to view