John shot to worldwide fame in 1985 with his massive hit "St. Elmo's Fire.
The Grammy nominated singer’s one man show takes us on an inspiring and amusing journey, from the working men's clubs to New York's Madison Square Garden and the stadia of America, sharing the stage with Tina Turner, Celine Dion and Bryan Adams and scoring blockbuster movies "Three Men & A Baby", "American Anthem", Schwarzenegger's "The Running Man" and U.S number 1 hit "St Elmos Fire" (Man In Motion).
Thanks to everyone who took a chance on me and came to one of the Pretty Village Tour concerts last year. I had a blast and felt a real and genuine connection.
After each show I came out and met many of you. It was reassuring to hear, that what to many had seemed a crazy idea, had struck a chord. I set out to prove that these small village halls and community centres have never been more valid and vital than right now. "People in this world ain't talking no more – all I hear is shouting"…
So many of you told me how you identified with the opening song in the show and told me how their neighbourhood was suffering through either closure of schools, post office or dare I say it, even the pub. Many didn't know their neighbours and some had only spoken in anger over a dispute.
Kids have few choices of where to hang out and with the right management the village hall and community centre network in the UK can really make a difference.
If people don't talk to each other in our villages – what about our towns and cities? The outcome is obvious. Take this a step further and it's easy why we don't communicate too well with different countries and cultures.
Right, I'm off my soapbox and ready to rock…These shows are fun, close up and personal. My aim is to take the audience on a journey with me from a small northern town where I grew up; to the dizzy heights of Hollywood with music and stories about the great and the good I have had the honour of rubbing shoulders with.
We are planning a few more shows this spring before embarking on the overseas leg. Most of them are already sold out, but the following still have some tickets available. Once again my heartfelt thanks to my many friends who showed their support in my comeback year.
All my best, John