Local Isle of Wight Rock Covers Band ‘SAS’ will be headlining a one-off gig at Newport’s Strings Bar and Venue on 17th December 2026 for the very first time.
Drummer home from tour
The three piece band includes Ventnor resident Ali Copping a session drummer, playback/sound engineer who is presently on tour with the 80’s Chart topping singer Alison Moyet.
Ali has a break in his globe trotting schedule, enabling him to come back to the Island and play drums for this one off gig.
Familiar faces on stage
The three piece band lineup is completed by singer Stewart Woodward and guitarist Sam Willis, who have played together in previous rock tribute and covers bands ‘Something from Nothing’ , ‘Foo Fighterz’, and ‘Stiff Upper Lip’.
What’s in the set
This multi talented band will play covers from the heavier side of rock of AC/DC , Black Sabbath, and Metallica across to mainstream rock tunes of Tears for Fears, The Police and Blur over a two and half hour set.
It will be an evening not too be missed, not only if you love live music, but for supporting a great local music venue.
Tickets
SAS. play Strings Bar and Venue on 17th December 2026. Doors 7.30pm.
Tickets are only £7 and can be purchased via ticket agents gigantic via website.
News shared by Steve on behalf of S.A.S. Ed
