Abba Fever (Abba tribute)

  • Biography

    Abba Fever, formed in 1996 by Steve Nelson (keyboards) and Pat Rudge (drums), has now been performing for longer than the real Abba! Steve and Pat met in 1993 as co-musicians in ‘Africa’, a band specialising in ‘live’ Queen stage shows. Playing to packed gigs and with tribute bands starting to appear across the country, they quickly realised the potential market for a ‘live’ Abba tribute band. It was important to both Steve and Pat that the show would be spectacular, full of energy and, most importantly, ‘live’. Following a UK search for Agnetha & Anni-Frid, Abba Fever hit the road.

    A 5 piece live band with 5 part harmonies the show transports you back to the 70’s through the biggest hits of the world’s favourite band. Live vocals, stunning musicianship, authentic costumes and exciting choreography all contribute to a spectacular show which gets audiences to their feet night after night.

    With the music of Abba firmly in the spotlight with the release of Mamma Mia!, there’s never been a better time to bring an Abba tribute to your venue or function. Abba Fever perform throughout the UK and Europe and each show is customised to meet the needs of our clients. Able to play in any venue and our range includes hotels, theatres, leisure centres, racecourses and themed events.

    Abba Fever also perform another show called Hairbrush and often put the 2 shows together to create an amazing double bill of party classics. More information on Hairbrush can be found here

    Also click here for the Queen Fever tribute

    Clients

    • Avon
    • BBC Radio
    • Butlins
    • Chicago Rock Cafe
    • Coca Cola
    • Haven Holidays
    • Hilton Hotels
    • John Lewis Partners
    • Kronenbourg
    • Local Government
    • Luminar Leisure
    • Marriott Hotels
    • Northampton Balloon Festival
    • Panathinaikos Football Club
    • Ramada Jarvis Hotels
    • Warner Holidays

    Technical Rider

    DRUMS:

    • 5 PIECE PRO KIT (INCLUDING SNARE + ALL STANDS ETC.)
    • HI HATS WITH STAND
    • 2 X CRASH CYMBALS + STANDS
    • 1 X RIDE CYMBAL + STAND
    • DRUM STOOL

    KEYBOARDS:

    • PROFESSIONAL 88 NOTE KEYBOARD + STAND. E.G. ROLAND RD-300 SX (WITH PIANO & STRINGS SOUNDS + TRANSPOSE FUNCTION)
    • 2 X FULL SIZE MINIDISK PLAYER E.G. SONY
    • SUSTAIN PEDAL

    GUITAR:

    • SUITABLE PROFESSIONAL GUITAR AMPLIFIER & SPEAKER

    MICS:

    • 2 X PROFESSIONAL RADIO WIRELESS MICS, E.G. SEINHEISER + STANDS (ROUND BASED UPRIGHT)
    • 3 X PROFESSIONAL MICS. E.G. SHURE SM58 + STANDS (BOOM STANDS)

    ABBA FEVER WILL SUPPLY:

    • DRUM STICKS
    • HEADPHONES FOR THE DRUMMER’S MONITORS IF REQUIRED
    • SMALL MIXING DESK FOR THE DRUMMER’S HEADPHONES IF REQUIRED
    • MINIDISK PLAYER AS A BACK UP
    • MINIDISK TRACKS
    • CD BACK UP OF TRACKS
    • KEYBOARD AS A BACK UP
    • GUITARS
    • GUITAR PEDALS & EFFECTS
    • ALL COSTUMES
    • VARIOUS MISC WIRES

    NOTES:

    • In addition to the above equipment, a suitable pa system, monitor system & light system adequate for the venue size is required, supplied with a front of house sound engineer.
  • Song list

    • Dancing Queen
    • Gimme Gimme Gimme
    • Fernando
    • Chiquitita
    • Does Your Mother Know
    • Money Money Money
    • Name Of The Game
    • Voulez Vous
    • One Of Us
    • I Know Him So Well
    • The Winner Takes It All
    • Super Trouper
    • Knowing Me Knowing You
    • Honey Honey
    • Ring Ring
    • S.O.S.
    • Take A Chance On Me
    • Lay All Your Love
    • Angel Eyes
    • Summer Night City
    • Mamma Mia
    • Thank You For The Music
    • Waterloo
  • Line up

    STEVEN ROBERT NELSON 04/06/1976
    PATRICK GORDON RUDGE 22/02/1961
    DAYLE RICHARD THOMPSON 29/09/1976
    KERRI LOUISE LILLEY 29/11/1976
    MICHELLE COOK 10/12/1979

  • Reviews / Testimonials

    "We've now seen you a few times down at Bunn Leisure, and the whole family think that you are all brilliant. Looking forward to see you in 2015."

    "Thank you, it was very nice and we were so happy (holidays in gers july 2014). Great show...you are amazing..."

    "Hii it says u played west bowling wmc friday night. I was there (front 4 girls) u was all AMAZING. Really enjoyed it."

    "The ABBA-spirit lives on! Thank you."

    "What a fantastic night. A great way to celebrate my 40th, with friends, family and my favourite band ever! Can't praise you all enough. Janine (Roger and Mhirren) xx"

    "I have seen this band on numerous occasions, my friend also booked them for her wedding reception do. The band are not only fantastic vocalists and musicians, they also know how to work the crowd to ensure everyone has a fantastic time."

    "Thanks for such a brilliant night! Merry Christmas :-) and if I see you perform again can I please wear your cool hat Dayle?"

    "Loved your show and performance at Littlecote House on Friday the 9th Oct 09.It was our highlight of the week. Thank you."

    "Saw you guys perform at lee and toni's wedding on saturday, got your web address from the guy on the keyboard. you were really fab.. even if u did make an embarrassing comment about my .......... lol xx"

    "hi saw show in eastbourne bandstand was fab cant wate for them to come back and it was dry to grate time was had with all my family that came with me
    from michelle"

    "thanks for the brilliant performance last weekend at the castor festival, you had us rocking all night, many people said it was the best festival dance ever, i`m going to see you again if your ever this way in the future. many thanks"

    "Thanks for a brilliant night at Sandal Farm last night. When are you there again? You had everyone up dancing it was a Super Trooper night!! (sorry for that)
    Byeeeeee xxx"

    "Hi Abba Fever, Hope your all ok! Me and the hubby are planning on seeing you soon when your gigging Yorkshire next. Love to Steve & Pat.

    Take Care,
    Happy Gigging!!
    Gilly x"

    "Hello, I saw you at the Ramada on Sat, you were brill, loved it & can't wait to see you guys again, when are you back here? x"

    "We had the best christmas party ever and it was all down to abba fever.It was fantastic out of this world everyone loved them so much so we have booked them again for this year and everyone can not wait thankyou guys"

    "Just a quick message to say a great big thankyou, you guys were amazing not the normal rubbish we seem to get!
    When are you near Harrogate again?
    Cant wait for you to come back xxx
    P.s who was the mad lady dancing at the front she rocked lol"

    "These guys played a stormer at The Junction for us a couple of weeks ago.. simply awesome! The crowd absolutley loved them... these guys are professionals.. and would recommend to all.. thanks guys!!"