| Orchestra or Band | Mike + The Mechanics (Mike Rutherford - guitars, Andrew Roachfield, Tim Howar - vocals) |
| Set List | Ben McKelvey:
'Happy Together',
'Work for Free',
'Morning I'm Gone',
'Curse of the Town',
'Sunday',
'Stay Young',
'Only Here Once',
'Goodnight and So Long'
INTERVAL
Mike + The Mechanics:
'Are You Ready',
'Another Cup of Coffee',
'Get Up',
'Silent Running',
'Save the World',
'The Best is Yet to Come',
'Land of Confusion', Genesis,
'High Life',
'Wonder',
'Let Me Fly',
'Don't Know What Came Over Me',
'A Beggar on a Beach of Gold',
'Cuddly Toy', Roachford,
'I Can't Dance', Genesis,
'Over My Shoulder',
'All I Need is a Miracle'
ENCORE
'The Living Years',
'Word of Mouth' |
| Performance Notes | Mike + The Mechanics return to the Royal Albert Hall in 2017 as part of their nationwide Word of Mouth Tour.
Formed in 1984 by Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford (guitar), a new generation Mike + The Mechanics will appear with a line-up of Andrew Roachford, one of the UKs most prolific R&B singers, and Canadian-born singer Tim Howar. Tim and Roachford sharing vocal duties, add a new soulful dimension to the bands already established sound.
Word of Mouth Tour 2017 will include Mike + The Mechanics massive 80s hit single The Living Years, Silent Running, All I Need Is A Miracle and the unforgettable Over My Shoulder. Mike + The Mechanics will be supported by West London singer and songwriter Ben McKelvey.
Fine Dining package tickets were available for £199 per person which included a meal in the Hall's Coda restaurant, beverages, programme and Premium Stalls seat.
Box Hospitality packages were available for £239 per person (Second Tier, Loggia), which included exclusive box hire, canapes, beverages, dedicated box waiter and programme. |
| Related Archival Material | Programme (RAHE/1/2017/9),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2017/7),
Digital Setlist,
Autograph (RAHE/8/1/10) |