A SIXTIES soul legend and headline favourite is returning to The Concorde as the Eastleigh club unveils its bumper post lockdown programme, writes Duncan Eaton.

And it be will be very much a family affair when the legendary Georgie Fame steps on stage with his sons Tristan (guitar) and James (drums) Powell.

Georgie's links with The Concorde go back to practically the day he started his star-studded musical journey.

He will be showcasing all the hits which made him a household name when he appears on September 8 which is traditionally the Stoneham Lane club's Wednesday jazz night.

Georgie was the only British music act to have three number one hits with his only Top Ten chart entries – Yeh Yeh (1964) Get Away (1965) and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

One of the best Hammond organ players in the business, his career spans more than 5 decades.

He’s worked with Eric Clapton, Count Basie, Stevie Wonder, Muddy Waters, Van Morrison, Bill Wyman and many others and is widely credited as being among the first artists to introduce Britain’s youth to soul, R&B, Blues and SKA.

He has a treasure trove of anecdotes of smokey blues clubs, including Soho's iconic Flamingo , and appearing with a host of rock giants including Eddie Cochran and Billy Fury and jazz giants.

In a video call on the club's website the Concorde's Jamie Mathieson has thanked everyone for their support and announced that live entertainment would get underway on May 17 with the Moldy Fig Restaurant opening on April 12.

He says: “There is light at the end of the tunnel which has been a long one. Thankyou for your support through this difficult period. We have lots of fantastic events coming up.”

Helping The Concorde to kick start its new season after the long lockdown will be former England and Saints star Russell Osman who will be talking about his life at The Dell – Saints' old ground – during his Concorde fixture on June 3.

He is also appeared alongside Pele, Sylvester Stallone and Michael Caine in the Hollywood cult classic Escape Victory which is marking its 40 th anniversary.

Russell will be teaming up at Eastleigh with Premier League Referee Lee Probert and they will be put on the spot with a Questions and Answer Session.

Jongleurs Comedy Club (May 23) and a Mid Summer 60s and 80s afternoon garden party on June 21 are among the attractions in an action packed programme.