A very special evening of tribute band's Noddy's Puncture (England) and Tarkus (USA) joining musical forces to recreate the beloved ELP album Pictures at an Exhibition. 
 
Tom Szakaly (Keyboards) (England)
Mike Ian (Vocals, Bass & Guitar). (USA)
Frank Askew (Drums & Percussion). (England)

Pictures at an Exhibition is the ground-breaking live album, originally released in 1972, recorded at Newcastle City Hall in 1971. A brilliant live document of a unique and unrivalled band at the top of their game.
 
ABOUT TOM 

Tom discovered his passion for music early, beginning piano at six and later exploring boogie, jazz, and the groundbreaking sounds of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. By nineteen he had built his first synthesiser and joined his first band, Blinder, followed by Shanghai, earning a loyal local following with their powerful live performances and original material.


In 1987 Tom founded Noddy’s Puncture – an authentic, high-energy tribute to ELP – recreating their complex arrangements and iconic stage presence with dazzling precision. The band quickly built a national reputation, performing at the 1995 ELP Convention and later sharing the stage with the legendary Keith Emerson himself.


Using genuine vintage gear – including his famed Hammond L100 used by Emerson at Wembley Arena and the High Voltage Festival – Tom continues to celebrate and preserve the extraordinary spirit of ELP for audiences everywhere.
 
ABOUT TARKUS
Tarkus is a US-based tribute band devoted to recreating the music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, featuring Keith Turner (keyboards), Mike Ian (guitar/vocals) and John M. Cassidy (drums). We are joined by Mike Ian for this performance.

ABOUT FRANK ASKEW
Frank Askew is the powerhouse drummer of Noddy’s Puncture. Inspired by Carl Palmer after first hearing Fanfare for the Common Man in 1977, Frank quickly developed a passion for progressive rock drumming, blending speed, creativity, and precision. His admiration for ELP led him to co-write the acclaimed biography The Show That Never Ends and to tour with the band in 1996.

Frank also co-founded Drum Clinics UK with Carl Palmer, organizing drum clinics, masterclasses, and outreach sessions for young and special-needs musicians. Behind his extensive Yamaha and Paiste setup, Frank brings the energy, showmanship, and technical brilliance that defined ELP’s legendary performances.

Since joining Noddy’s Puncture in 2016, he continues to captivate audiences with authentic, powerful renditions of ELP’s music—keeping the spirit of progressive rock alive.

Dining Tickets:

Dining tickets include a table reservation for the evening and a delicious two course dinner. Upon arrival you will be shown to your table where you can enjoy dinner & drinks before kicking back to enjoy the show. There are always vegetarian/vegan options on the menu and we are happy to cater for any other dietary requirements - although we kindly ask (in the case of major allegies) that guest notify us in advance where possible.

Premium booths require a minumum of 4 persons and there is a small additional surcharge for booking. Contact our showroom on 01825 790 200 to learn more and make a reservation. All guest are welcome to explore the showrooms (which are open all evening) before and after dinner and our friendly staff will be on hand to assist with any questions you have or purchases you may wish to make. Please follow social distancing guidelines at all times and pay attention to any one way systems arranged around the venue.

Standing Tickets:

Although we recommend dining tickets as the best way to experience our events, we also have limited room for standing guests at most shows. Due to the nature of our restaurant, standing guests are invited to use our bar and shopping areas until 30 minutes before the event. Standing guests are welcome to browse the Roger Dean Gallery, make use of the heated decking area and browse our showrooms until shortly before the show begins.Please note there is no allocated seating for standing guests.

Showtimes & Information:

Please note our doors open at 7pm. Tickets are non refundable however in the unlikely event a concert is cancelled, a refund will be offered or a credit note issued.

Unless otherwise stated all concerts will begin approx 8.45pm - 9pm and generally finish between 11.15pm and midnight.

Shows will usually consist of two 45 minute sets with a short 20 minute interval although this may vary between events. Please check the event specific information on your tickets after purchase.

In line with the relaxation of Government guidelines we have made the following changes to our Events Policy. The measures below are for all of our upcoming events from 28 February 2022.

• We encourage all guests to carry out a lateral flow test before attending any concerts at TB. In the unfortunate event of you, or one of your party, testing positive we will issue you with a credit note to use for further bookings!
• Hand sanitiser will available at various locations around the venue and we encourage you to use it
• Please support our staff by showing patience whenever queuing is required. We'll be trying our best to serve you as fast as possible!
• Please do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell or if you have been in contact with anyone with symptoms of Covid 19.
• By purchasing this ticket and attending the event you are declaring that you do not have symptoms of Covid 19.