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At the risk of confirming our ‘dinosaur’ image as a website we’ve decided to join the social media fraternity and begin a Facebook, Instagram and Twitter presence. 20 odd years late... Read more
Heron documentary
On 21st June 2021 Heron met up for the first time since performing in Japan in Nov. 2016. Sadly missing Tony, it was a chance for the three of them to get together and record...Read more Read more
Early photo of Heron
Here are recently discovered photos of the original Heron line-up performing at Maidenhead Folk Club in 1967. (Many thanks to Geoff Jones for sharing them) Read more
A little visual trip down memory lane…
There follows a series of photos taken during the recording of ‘Twice as Nice and Half the Price’. Only a contact sheet remains so the it’s rather low quality – but good... Read more
‘After the Dawn’ Heron box set now on release
1983 – 2005 The Relaxx Record Years Includes many classic Heron songs and songs recorded between 1983 and 2005. 2 DVDs are included in the set. You can order your copy here. Read more
Tony Pook – a tribute
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the loss of Tony Pook from the band. Since the tour of Japan he struggled with an illness which slowly reduced him and his health....Read more Read more
Heron to play in Bridport and Japan in November 2016
It’s been a long time coming but at last the Japanese mini tour is on. Previously thwarted by tsunami and illness Heron’s long awaited trip to Japan has been set up by record label... Read more
Heron takes a rest…
Following the last gig at the Lyric Theatre in Bridport not a lot has happened for Heron. Roy has taken on the task of setting up some festival gigs for 2015. In the meantime you might...Read more... Read more
New Heron album available
Time to do a bit of catching up… It’s been a year since I’ve posted any news about what’s been happening lately so I thought I’d mention that the Bob Dylan tribute album... Read more
Heron Roadshow in Bridport
Heron’s back in town again for a one-off gig. It’s been a while, but then everything takes a while these days… On 13th Sept they’re putting on a bit of a roadshow with some... Read more
Heron gig in Bridport, Dorset
In preparation for Heron’s Japanese tour (whether it comes off or not) there are plans to do a few gigs in Britain. The first of these will be at Heron’s favourite theatre in... Read more
Steve’s Heron project
Heron has had a chequered history. Various incarnations have been necessary over the years and in 2010 we reformed the original line-up that recorded the first two Dawn albums. In browsing the... Read more
“First Finale” gig in Bridport 2009
The “First Finale” gig was set up to showcase Heron’s possible demise. It was a tongue in cheek title knowing that most bands do one final tour, only to do more later. It was seen...... Read more
Heron – A Brief History
It all began in 1967 when Maidenhead’s indifference meant young people had nowhere to go – so the Dolphin folk club was born. Down by the river Thames poetry, music & creative art was... Read more
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