Over the years, Noddy's Puncture has been fortunate to receive some wonderful reviews from audiences, journalists, and fellow musicians. Here's a selection of what people have said about our performances.
Impressions magazine (ELP Convention, Birmingham, 1995): 'Tom Szakaly strode the stage like a colossus... If you live in the UK then this is a must, it is possibly the closest you will get to see a live ELP performance.'
Rochdale On-Line (Hungarian Club, Rochdale, September 2005): The local press covered our performance at the Hungarian Club, highlighting the authenticity of the band's recreation of classic ELP material.
Dave Gooding (The Six Bells, Chiddingly, August 2005): Dave's review captured the excitement of the three-night residency at The Six Bells — particularly the extraordinary final night when Keith Emerson joined us on stage.
Duncan Geddes (Fishermans Inn, Littleborough, May 2001): A warm review of our performance at this intimate Lancashire venue, praising the band's ability to recreate the complex arrangements of ELP's catalogue.
Andy Clarke (The Six Bells, Chiddingly, August 2000): Andy's review noted the special atmosphere of the evening, which saw keyboard legend John Young from Asia and Yes join the band for an impromptu jam session.
Mike Weatherhead (Fishermans Inn, Littleborough, July 2000): Another positive review from the Fishermans Inn, highlighting the power and precision of the band's live performance.
These reviews span over two decades of live performance and reflect the band's unwavering commitment to faithfully recreating the music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and The Nice.