A review of Hemsby N°.38 which took place 19th - 23rd April..... By Mark Sprex
THURSDAY 24th
Well it's been a couple of year's since I ventured to Hemsby, the last time was when I played there back in 2004 with 'The Rhumba Kings'.....3 years later and I was here to provide the drums for the 'Hemsby House Band' in backing-up the legendary Ray Campi and also Canadian wildcat Bloodshot Bill.
As I had to be ready early Friday morning for soundchecks and rehearsals etc, Mrs Sprex and I arrived to Hemsby early Thursday evening to be fresh for my job on Friday...
First thing to get used to now for me as well as everybody else is the new location for the world's longest-running and famous 50's rock 'n' ... continue reading
Added : 18/5/2007
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Bo Diddley Suffers Stroke
Bo Diddley, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of rock 'n' roll, is in intensive care following a stroke during a concert in the US. The 78-year-old singer-songwriter-guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was listed as being “in guarded condition at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska” said Susan Clary, a publicist for the musician's management team.
Diddley, who has a history of hypertension and diabetes, was hospitalized on Sunday following a concert in Council Bluffs in which he acted disoriented, she said.
Tests indicated that the stroke affected the left side of his brain, impairing his speech ... continue reading
Added : 18/5/2007
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Seatsniffers On TV
Hey All,
There's been a lot of action at Seatsniffers headquarters lately, most
of it good, some of it horrible. As most of you probably heard, our
trusty old Ford Van got stolen, with Pete's beatiful late '60's Silver
Sparkle Gretsch drum kit, my guitar amp and pedal board, and Roel and
Bob's amps, and a giant trunk full of Seatsniffers T-shirts inside,
and there's no news whatsoever about the whereabouts of our stuff.
Not only is this a serious financial setback for us, but some of the
stuff that's been stolen is going to be pretty hard to replace. I
guess there IS a downside to playing vintage instruments ... continue reading
Added : 15/5/2007
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URGENT !!!! BANDS WANTED
"AMERICAN DAY" in Gilze is still looking for bands to play on July 1, 2007
Please contact Jos 0031622559581 or mail to jossnoeijs@home.nl
more info on : http://www.mollepop.nl
Added : 14/5/2007
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rockin vintage market - vide grenier
rockin vintage market - vide grenier rétro
vide grenier rétro vintage
rockin vintage market
Upcoming dates (Once a month) :
Thursday 17th May 2007 (Bank Holiday)
(jeudi 17 mai)
adress: 11 cour Debille
75011 Paris
Métro/undergroud :Voltaire
(Opposit 175 avenue Ledru Rollin)
10h - 9h PM (10h-21h)
Bands 4.30h PM (16h30)
50s Ambiance, dance party. cheap bar + food on promisses
Entry - 2 €
Air conditioning room 500 m2
40 Stall (stands): Objects - Records - Clothes Photos - Books - Shoes- Furniture - etc... 1930s,40s,50s,60s...Bargain ... continue reading
Added : 10/5/2007
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RHUMBA KINGS CD RELEASE DATES..............
RHUMBA KINGS CD RELEASE DATES..............
HEY FRIENDS.........2 DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES..........
I CAN CONFIRM THE OFFICIAL CD RELEASE PARTY'S FOR BELGIUM AND HOLLAND WILL TAKE PLACE.....................
SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST 8PM - DE KROEG - GELDROP - HOLLAND
SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 8PM - TIKIS - GIERLE - BELGIUM
A THIRD OFFICIAL UK RELEASE PARTY WILL HAPPEN IN 'THE WEDGEWOOD ROOMS' - PORTSMOUTH - UK..........TOGETHER WITH 2 OTHER TOP BANDS....'RADIO CITY RIOT' AND THE LEGENDARY 'CARAVANS'.............DETAILS AND TICKETS ETC COMING SOON!!
...........THESE SHOWS WILL KICK-OFF THE 'BAD WORLD-BIG ... continue reading
Added : 10/5/2007
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Review : Belgian Roots Night XIII
What could be better than starting the Weekend at a festival with a promising program? Last Friday evening, Hof Ter Loo was going to vibrate the sounds of Roots music styles going from Rockabilly to the Blues, passing by at some instrumental Surf.
To start out the evening at the bar, Don Croissant came out with an energetic act in the purest tradition of the Blues pioneers; however you could reproach him a little monotony but we can forgive him because it's not easy to play 3 sets on your own.
In the concert room, the Baboons opened the show with an interpretation of "Have love will travel" from the Sonics, followed by a set, going from ... continue reading
Added : 9/5/2007
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T Lintfabriek 06 05 2007: The legendary Johnny Trash & The Royal Crown Revue
Another Sundaynight out on the town.
On stage this night: The Legendary Johnny Trash and the Royal Crown Revue.
The openingband was Johnny Trash, who played a shorter set then usual since the club has to make sure that they obey the laws about the noisepolution.
But that didn’t stop the band from giving all they got as usual. On their setlist songslike: “Cocaine blues”, “White Trash Valentine”, “333”, “Halleluya”. The band was joined on stage by the Cherry Chicks.
After a short break it was time for the main band of the evening. The Royal Crown Revue. This band from Los angeles was formed in 1989, so they’ve been around for quiet ... continue reading
Added : 7/5/2007
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A film for Eddie Cochran, by Darrel Higham
A film for Eddie Cochran, by Darrel Higham
Darrel Higham wrote the first great book about Eddie Cochran, the rock pioneer who died in 1960 aged only 21 years. Cochran fans would love to have a film about his Life... Darrel was nice enough to give us his opinion about it.
Thank you Darrel!
A film for Eddie Cochran
Darrel Higham
It's been 47 years since he passed away. He influenced several generation of future megastars, and continues to do so. He was pure Rock 'n' Roll, the epitome of the image, a real man's man and the ladies loved him. He wrote his own songs, and in the process managed to write at least half ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.myspace.com/darrelhighamtheenforcers1
Added : 4/5/2007
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Jack Rabbit Slim looking for a gig in Belgium
Jack Rabbit Slim?
Howdy,
Jack Rabbit Slim are playin' the Cruise Inn on 6th October this year and we're lookin' for a gig on Friday 5th October in Belgium... I was wondering if you could help out with a few venues or maybe know someone who might be interested.
JRS has just come back from playing Viva Las Vegas, and already has Screamin' Festival and the Walldorf Festival booked this year...
If you don't checkin' out the profile and spreading the word that we're lookin' for a gig it would be most greatful.
http://www.myspace.com/jackrabbitslimuk
Little Josh
Added : 4/5/2007
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