CRUSH UK, Weller & The BobKatZ
Update July 2008
Hello and thank you for tuning into another update from CRUSH UK, Weller & 'KatZ
CRUSH UK will be flying out to Oregon later this month and we are really
excited about our fourth trip to the West coast.
No doubt we will go on about it ad nauseam when we return, so let's just say
we are looking forward to the shows; hooking up with old friends and making new
ones.
In the meantime, there is plenty of activity in the South West, so we hope
you can get along to a show or two
..
Here's the menu for July 2008
KatZ
Thursday 3rd July
LONGBROOK
Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter, Devon EX4 1DG - 01392 257036 9pm - 11pm
Free Over 18
KatZ
Friday 4th July
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798 9.15pm - 11.30pm Free
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
Martin Weller feat. Bing
Saturday 5th July
ASHCOMBE VILLAGE CLUB FESTIVAL
Ashcombe Road, Ashcombe, Devon EX7 0QD
Times: 5pm - 11pm.
Weller on stage at 9pm
Admission: Donations to local charities
All ages
KatZ
Sunday 6th July
VINTAGE
Wellington, Somerset TA21 8AQ - 01823 662369 9pm - 11pm Free Kids with parent
/guardian
KatZ
Friday 11th July
PROSPECT INN
Quayside, Exeter, Devon EX2 4AN - 01392 273152 9.30pm
11.45pm Free Over 18
KatZ
Saturday 12th July
GLOBE
Newtown, Exeter, Devon EX1 2BL - 01392 256491 9pm
11pm Free Over 18
KatZ
Sunday 13th July
EXETER RACECOURSE
Kennford, Devon EX6 7XS - 01392 832599
11.30am - 12.30pm
Donations to Devon Air Ambulance Charity All ages
CRUSH UK
Friday 18th July
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone,
Devon EX8 5LS 01395 272798 - 9.15pm
CRUSH UK
Saturday 19th July
LANSDOWNE
8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201 9.45pm - Midnight Free
Over 18
Thank you for your continued support.
Other news
Oregon dates 2008
CRUSH UK - Thursday 24th July @ OREGON BREWFEST, McCall Water Front Park,
Portland, Oregon - 2pm -
http://www.oregonbrewfest.com
CRUSH UK - Saturday 26th July @ SPORTSMAN'S BAR, 34975 Brooten Road, Pacific
City, OR 97135, Pacific City, Oregon OR 97135 - 503-965-9991 - 8.30pm
CRUSH UK - Sunday 27th July @ HORSEBRASS, 4534 SE Belmont, Portland, Oregon
97215 - (503) 232-2202 - 8.30pm
CRUSH UK - Monday 28th July @ MUSIC MILLENNIUM, 3158 E. Burnside,
Portland, Oregon OR 97214 - (503) 231-8926 - 6pm
Bay FM
After another successful stint, Bay FM 107.9 including Weller will be back on
the airwaves and internet in October 2008.
The drive to attain a full time licence through local support and feedback is
gathering pace so 107.9 FM and
www.bayfm.co.uk could well be
on air 24/7 before too long.
It was a joy to host the gig guide this May and my guests were excellent. I
will be inviting more local musicians to play live in the studio, promoting live
music and generally talking about how to make a career in the business of music.
The lovely Bing has joined CRUSH UK on stage recently. A long time coming, it
is a pleasure to enjoy the vocal talents that until now have only been on show
at the Christmas carol events. Bing's current specialities are 'These boots are
made for walkin' and 'Rawhide' with backing vocals on some other corkers. We
look forward to more input over time.
· The 'KatZ
Our shows are going great and we love playing new additions to our set. It
feels fresh and exciting and we are grateful to everyone who shows up to support
us.
· Clarefest, Sunday 22nd June 2008 The
best yet??
What a day! There were concerns about the weather, but the day was dry and
warm and the performers outstanding.
There was standing room only, [so maybe a new venue is needed in future?],
but the atmosphere was amazing - a real family event.
Over £2000 was raised for cancer charities: Macmillan, Hospiscare and
'Force'.
Last on stage was CRUSH UK who were joined by Bing, Sara, Radar and Nick
Thorman. Once again we were staggered by the response during and after the show.
Clarefest really is a highlight of our schedule.
This was the 9th annual event that celebrates the life of Lympstone's Clare
Millington and those of us lucky enough to have survived cancer.
First rate performances came from: The Slapheads, Mako, Eat the rich, Dawn
Chapman, Free Spirit, The Exmouth Shantymen, Goldrush, Joyce Gang, Kate
Hathaway, Paul Downes, ending up with CRUSH UK as the sun was going down.
Perfect!
All we needed was the sun to shine, the rest was taken care of by the real
stars of Lympstone Village: Vivienne, Dave, Paul, Debbie, Terry and everyone who
lent a hand.
Roll on Clarefest 2009 :)
· Where's the new talent?
We publish details of all sorts of shows at
http://www.eboards4all.com/066344/
These include: folk clubs and open mic nights.
We recommend the 'Acoustic Cafι' hosted at the Black Horse, Sidmouth
www.theacousticcafe.co.uk
· Downloads
'Mystery' is our second single lifted from 'Quiddity'.
For a meagre financial outlay you get a cracking original from CRUSH UK and a
cover of CRUSH UK's version of Brain Protheroe's 'Pinball'
and Dave Dudley's 'Je ne sais pas' into the bargain.
The songs are hosted at
www.crushuk.com with links
through to our store.
· 'Quiddity'
Thanks to everyone who has bought our latest opus. Quiddity and other classic
CRUSH UK albums are available to buy from
http://www.crushuk.com/store.html
http://www.crushuk.com/store/
CDs or individual tracks are easy to purchase, so go on treat yourself. :)
You can listen to excerpts before you buy too!
'Quiddity' is available for hire in Devon (England) libraries. Find and
reserve it here -
http://www.devon.gov.uk/community/libraries.htm
Plus - Dudley is giving away CDs comprising his 'own' mashed up versions of
originals, Weller songs and other tunes by, well all and sundry really. Just
contact Dave at yhaalhouse@hotmail.com for your copy[s].
· Having a Party?
We are always delighted to receive requests to play weddings and birthday
parties.
We are also up for playing in your front/sitting/drawing rooms, garden,
gazebo, grotto, marquee, wherever. We love a challenge; so do get in touch if
you want a class act at your bash.
We play smoking or non-smoking venues for folks who are doing it for
themselves at home.
Don't worry about volume cos we can keep it right down, or play acoustically
[or not].
· Wanna know what songs we play and more about CRUSH UK, Weller & the KatZ?
Check our set list and other information @
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html Come and join Weller on Myspace
or Facebook. It's all good fun!
OK that's it.
We hope to see you out and about.
M x
Here's where it's all kept up to date....
www.crushuk.com
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lots2do.co.uk
www.bayfm.co.uk
CRUSH UK, Weller & The BobKatZ
Update June 2008
Good day ladies and gentlemen
I hope you are in fine form.
Here is the latest from the world of CRUSH UK, Weller & The BobKatZ
It has been a roller coaster month. Some brilliant solo and band gigs, but
unfortunately the dear old Redwing has disappeared along with Dave, Jackie and
Derek. We were sad to hear the news and then wham! two more regular venues went
down the tube - ouch!!
But just like Tigger we bounced back and I am happy to report two weeks later
the agenda is looking healthy again thanks in no small part to the success of
the new look BobKatZ.
Come and join the party.....
Here's the menu for the rest of May & June 2008.
CRUSH UK - Friday 30th May @ BOLTON HOTEL, New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8LT
- 01803 850219 - 10pm
CRUSH UK - Saturday 31st May @ SADDLERS ARMS, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS -
01395 272798 - 9.15pm
CRUSH UK - Sunday 1st June @ FIRST & LAST, 10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8
1PE - 01395 263275 - 5pm
BobKatZ - Friday 6th June @ DRAKES, Fore Street, Topsham, Devon EX3 0HF -
01392 879898 - 9.15pm
BobKatZ - Saturday 7th June @ PEN AND QUILL, Westbourne Terrace, Taunton,
Somerset TA1 4ET - 01823 256982 - 9.15pm
WELLER - Sunday 8th June @ EXETER PHOENIX, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street,
Exeter, Devon EX4 3LS - 01392 667080 - 12noon
WELLER - Thursday 12th June @ ANCHOR, Cockwood, Devon EX6 8RA - 01626 890203
- 9.15pm
CRUSH UK - Friday 13th June @ GREEN DRAGON, Combe St Nicholas, Somerset TA20
3NG - 01460 63311 - 9.15pm
BobKatZ - Saturday 14th June @ SHIP HOTEL, High St, Crediton, Devon EX17 3LQ
- 01363 777873 - 9pm
CRUSH UK - Saturday 21st June @ LONGBROOK, Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon EX4
1DG - 01392 257036 - 9pm
CRUSH UK - Sunday 22nd June @ CLAREFEST, Church Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8
5JT - 1pm - 7pm @ £6_Fundraiser for cancer charities.
BobKatZ - Friday 27th June @ NEW QUAY INN, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DA - 01626
774145 - 9.15pm
BobKatZ - Sunday 29th June @ PHOENIX, Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PT -
01395 225482 - 5pm
Admission to all shows is free unless stated.
Young folks are welcome at a lot of venues accompanied by a responsible adult
or guardian please phone for confirmation.
We are short of a gig on Friday 20th June, so any suggestions will be most
welcome.
New shows
We are delighted to be back at the First & Last, Exmouth and very pleased to
have all scheduled shows at the Redwing taken over by Jo and Gary at the
Saddlers Arms, Lympstone.
Weller's got some exciting solo shows coming up too. It's all go, thankfully
:)
The news
Weller's stint on the wireless is going well and he has 3 more shows this
week, so tune in if you can on 107.9 FM or
www.bayfm.co.uk. This week's
guests include: The Reoffenders, Katie, Jules, Exmouth Shanteymen, The Dawlish
Canary, Chris Woods and many more. For more details see
http://www.lemonrock.com/newsarchive.php?id=2317
Contact his nibs via e-mail
martin.weller@bayfm.co.uk or text the studio 07947 211 311 with your messages of
love and support, plus requests, gig info, local news, etc.
Mrs Weller's performance of Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' along with the Dawlish
Choral Society was a triumph. Top quality! Rehearsals begin in September for the
next piece, which will be ready for Christmas.
The BobKatZ' shows as a three piece have been extremely well received. With
new Jam, Damned, Undertones, Elvis Costello, Nine Below Zero and T. Rex tunes in
the set it feels so fresh and exciting.
Thanks to everyone who has kept the faith.
Clarefest, Sunday 22nd June 2008. We are delighted to be invited for the
eighth year in a row to perform at the festival dedicated to the memory of Clare
Millington. The full line up has yet to be confirmed, but CRUSH UK will be
joined by Radar, Nick Thorman and who knows who else? plus 'The Shanteymen' and
the hugely popular Paul Downes. It will be a riot. The event starts around 1pm
with music, fun and fundraising til 7.30pm. The admission donation of £6 (pay on
entry) will be distributed between Macmillan, Hospiscare and the 'Force' cancer charity. Happening this year on Sunday June 22nd at: West Wing, Varnes,
Church Road (opposite the closed Redwing), Lympstone, Devon EX8 5JT
Where's the new talent?
We publish details of all sorts of shows at
http://www.eboards4all.com/066344/
These include: folk clubs and open mic nights.
We recommend the 'Acoustic Cafι' hosted at the Black Horse, Sidmouth.
Weller can vouch for the quality of Ian's shows and the talent offered.
The next show is this Sunday 1st June, so check out the website for how to
get involved or where to go and how to get there. Tell 'em Weller sent you -
www.theacousticcafe.co.uk
Downloads
'Outrageous' is our first single lifted from 'Quiddity'. For a meagre
financial outlay you get a cracking original from CRUSH UK and a cover of 'Gary
Gilmore's eyes' into the bargain. The songs are hosted at
www.crushuk.com with links
through to our store. - There will be two 'new' songs up for grabs in July.
'Quiddity'
Thanks to everyone who has bought our latest opus. Quiddity and other classic
CRUSH UK albums are available to buy from
http://www.crushuk.com/store.html
http://www.crushuk.com/store/
CDs or individual tracks are easy to purchase, so go on treat yourself. :)
You can listen to excerpts before you buy too!
'Quiddity' is available for hire in Devon (England) libraries. Find and
reserve it here -
http://www.devon.gov.uk/community/libraries.htm
Plus - Dudley is giving away CDs comprising his 'own' mashed up versions of
originals, Weller songs and other tunes by, well all and sundry really. Just
contact Dave at yhaalhouse@hotmail.com
for your copy[s].
US dates 2008
CRUSH UK fly into Portland, Oregon on Monday 21st July 2008. The live
schedule is developing and we are keen to hear from Portland bands, or artistes
that would like us to support them at their shows.
The story so far:
CRUSH UK - Thursday 24th July @ OREGON BREWFEST, McCall Water Front Park,
Portland, Oregon - 2pm -
http://www.oregonbrewfest.com
CRUSH UK - Saturday 26th July @ SPORTSMAN'S BAR, 34975 Brooten Road, Pacific
City, OR 97135, Pacific City, Oregon OR 97135 - 503-965-9991 - 8.30pm
CRUSH UK - Sunday 27th July @ HORSEBRASS, 4534 SE Belmont, Portland, Oregon
97215 - (503) 232-2202 - 8.30pm
We aim to fill the other days with an in store show at Music Millennium,
Portland and hope to hook up with old friends Slackjaw for a gig or two.
Having a Party?
We are delighted to receive requests to play weddings and birthday parties.
We are also up for playing in your front/sitting/drawing rooms, garden, gazebo,
grotto, marquee, wherever. We love a challenge; so do get in touch if you want a
class act at your bash.
We play smoking or non-smoking venues and seeing as you can't puff in the bar
anymore, folks are doing it for themselves at home and we are more than happy to
oblige. Don't worry about volume cos we can keep it right down, or play
acoustically [or not].
Wanna know what songs we play and more about CRUSH UK?
Check our set list and other information @
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html
Questions & Answers
Leslie is adding your questions and our answers, so do drop by and check it
out and ask away.
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html
The message board could always use more action! Go to
www.crushuk.com and click on
message board to add your views, news and reviews.
OK that's it.
We hope to see you out and about.
M x
Here's where it's all kept up to date....
www.crushuk.com
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lots2do.co.uk
www.bayfm.co.uk
CRUSH UK, Weller & BobKatZ
Update May 2008
Hello again and a warm welcome to the world of CRUSH UK, Weller & The BobKatZ
April was mad, May is looking hectic. Bring it on!
So, what's happening?
In brief
Any relation?
Weller's solo shows @ FAT JAX, Exmouth and KING ARTHUR, Glastonbury were
moderately successful. News of his songwriter prowess and voucher award
obviously hadn't spread that far and wide, but 'ole big 'ead'
loved it anyway.
The boy seems to be more confident on his own and the precious few folks in
the audiences appreciated his efforts, so that's nice.
Mrs Weller's gig
The talented and long suffering Mrs Weller aka 'Tenor Lady', or Bing to most
of you will be performing along with the rest of Dawlish Choral Society,
Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' this Saturday 3rd May 2008 at 7.30pm at Dawlish Parish
Church of St Gregory the Great, West Cliff Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9EB - 01626
862021 Tickets on the door are £6.
'KatZ lose a life, but bounce back
Singer and guitar holder, Jim Saunders made his final and a most memorable
appearance with the BobKatZ on the 5th April @ the WEARY TRAVELLER, Cullompton [Cullie!].
Dudley came along to record the show and we are still waiting for him to
produce a CD, but the show rocked and we were all delighted that so many 'faces'
turned out to wish Jim well.
It was a fab night and hopefully we'll have something tangible/listenable to
remember the last two years by!
We wish Jim and Angie all the best and hope to see them occasionally.
Look out for the odd guest appearance from Jim at future CRUSH UK gigs.
The BobKatZ' first two shows as a three piece were a triumph and our thanks
go to all of you who kept the faith. Next up we're at the Ferryboat, Shaldon and
Nick is looking forward to the extra space :)
CRUSH UK & Skinny Molly
Our thanks go to Skinny Molly for the use of their gear and for a memorable
night.
We had a real blast and the Mollies were fantastic playing songs by ultimate
Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd and Steve Earle.
Thanks to Allan Barnes [our one and only fan on the night] who came down from
Bristol.
Had this show gone well in terms of our ticket sales, then dates with the
Yardbirds, Zombies et al may have materialised, but hey ho! Best not give up the
day job I guess, hang on a minute
.. ;)
DJ Weller
Weller's shows on Bay FM 107.9 start on Tuesday 20th May 2008.
The Tuesday [20th & 27th] & Wednesday [21st & 28th] shows 6-8pm will find
Weller interviewing local musicians some of who will be appearing at the Exmouth
Festival, promoting local gigs, bigging up live music generally and playing a
healthy mix of new and classic tracks including music by, you guessed it, local
bands.
So far Weller's studio guests include: The Reoffenders, Josie Lloyd, Jules,
Shanteyman Jeff Lewis, Steve Watts and Exmouth Festival organiser Chris Wood.
More acts to be confirmed, so keep an eye on Weller's Myspace, the CRUSH UK
message board, or
www.bayfm.co.uk for the all
latest.
And no, he wont be playing CRUSH UK - unless repeatedly requested ;)
Weller's special 'wrap up' show featuring the best bits from Bay FM's 2 week stint and the Festival will be on Saturday 31st May from 2 - 4pm
Contact his nibs via e-mail
martin.weller@bayfm.co.uk or text the studio 07947 211 311 with your messages of
love and support J Plus requests, gig info, local news, etc.
Clarefest, Sunday 22nd June 2008
It is an honour to be invited to play for the eighth year in a row to perform
at the festival dedicated to the memory of Clare Millington.
Clarefest attracts villagers as well as musicians and supporters from all
over the country.
Bring a picnic, ground sheet, sun tan lotion, hat, woolly, raincoat and
loadsa dosh.
All we need is clement weather and it will be perfect again :)
The full line up has yet to be confirmed, but CRUSH UK will be joined by 'The
Shanteymen' and the hugely popular Paul Downes.
The event starts around 1pm with music, fun and fundraising til 7.30pm.
The admission donation of £6 (pay on entry) will be distributed between
Macmillan, Hospiscare and the 'Force' cancer charity.
Happening this year on Sunday June 22nd at: West Wing, Varnes, Church Road
(opposite the Redwing), Lympstone, Devon EX8 5JT
Live shows May 2008
BobKatZ
Friday 2nd May
FERRYBOAT
Shaldon, Devon TQ14 0DL - 01626 872340 9pm
Over
16s with parent
CRUSH UK
Saturday 3rd May
BMAD
Paignton Seafront, Paignton, Devon TQ3 12 noon
All ages show
BobKatZ
Sunday 4th May
DOUBLE LOCKS
Exeter, Devon EX2 6LT - 01392 256947
3pm
All ages show
CRUSH UK
Friday 9th May
HAIRY DOG
Minehead, Somerset TA24 5AZ - 01643 704660 9.15pm
Over 18s
BobKatZ
Friday 16th May
EXETER RAILWAY CLUB
Beacon Lane, Exeter EX4 7JF - 01392 204101 9pm
Kids with parents welcome
Guests £5, Members £2
BobKatZ
Saturday 17th May
LANSDOWNE
Dawlish EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201 9.45pm
Over 18s
WELLER
Sunday 18th May
FIRESTONE
Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4AE - 01823 283479 8.30pm
Kids with parents welcome
WELLER
Thursday 22nd May
MARINE TAVERN
2 Marine Parade, Dawlish EX7 9DJ - 01626 865245 9pm
Kids with parents welcome
BobKatZ
Friday 23rd May
REDWING, Lympstone EX8 5JT - 01395 222156 9pm
Over 15s with
parents
BobKatZ
Saturday 24th May
CRAWFORD HOTEL
Exeter EX2 8JD - 01392 668008 9.30pm
Over
16s with parents
BobKatZ
Sunday 25th May
MARINE TAVERN, 2 Marine Parade, Dawlish EX7 9DJ - 01626
865245 9pm
Kids with parents welcome
CRUSH UK
Friday 30th May
BOLTON HOTEL, New Road, Brixham, Devon TQ5 8LT 01803 850219 10pm
Over 18s
CRUSH UK
Saturday 31st May
SADDLERS ARMS
Lympstone EX8 5LS - 01395 272798 9.15pm
Kids with parents welcome
Admission to all shows is free unless stated.
Young folks are welcome at a lot of venues accompanied by a responsible
guardian please phone for confirmation.
Until the revolution there are no more smoky bars in England remember!
The best of the rest
Fav rave Dean Friedman
The influential and talented Mr Friedman will be gracing our shores this
year, so do yourself a big favour and check out at least one of his shows.
Details are at
www.deanfriedman.com
Where's the new talent?
We publish details of all sorts of shows at
http://www.eboards4all.com/066344/
These include: folk clubs and open mic nights.
There is a special mention this month to Ian's 'Acoustic Cafι' hosted at the
Black Horse, Sidmouth.
Weller can vouch for the quality of Ian's shows and the talent offered.
The next show is this Sunday 4th May, so check out the Myspace for how to get
involved or where to go and how to get there. Tell 'em Weller sent you -
www.theacousticcafe.co.uk
Download of the month
'Outrageous' our first single lifted from 'Quiddity'.
For a meagre financial outlay you get a cracking original from CRUSH UK and a
cover of 'Gary Gilmore's eyes' into the bargain.
The songs are hosted at
www.crushuk.com with links
through to our store.
'Quiddity'
Thanks to everyone who has bought our latest opus. Quiddity and other classic
CRUSH UK albums are available to buy from
http://www.crushuk.com/store.html
http://www.crushuk.com/store/
CDs or individual tracks are easy to purchase, so go on treat yourself. :)
You can listen to excerpts before you buy too!
'Quiddity' is available for hire in Devon (England) libraries. Find and
reserve it here -
http://www.devon.gov.uk/community/libraries.htm
Plus - Dudley is giving away CDs comprising his 'own' mashed up versions of
originals, Weller songs and other tunes by, well all and sundry really. Just
contact Dave at yhaalhouse@hotmail.com for your copy[s].
US dates 2008
CRUSH UK fly into Portland, Oregon on Monday 21st July 2008. The live
schedule is developing and we are keen to hear from Portland bands, or artistes
that would like us to support them at their shows.
The story so far:
Thursday 24th July - Portland Brewers Festival
http://www.oregonbrewfest.com
Saturday 26th July - Sportsman Bar,
Pacific City
Sunday 27th July - Horsebrass, Portland
We aim to fill the other days with an in store show at Music Millennium,
Portland and hope to hook up with old friends Slackjaw for a gig or two.
Having a Party?
We are delighted to receive requests to play weddings and birthday parties.
We are also up for playing in your front/sitting/drawing rooms, garden,
gazebo, grotto, marquee, wherever.
We love a challenge; so do get in touch if you want a class act at your bash.
We play smoking or non-smoking venues and seeing as you can't puff in the bar
anymore, folks are doing it for themselves at home and we are more than happy to
oblige. Don't worry about volume cos we can keep it right down, or play
acoustically [or not].
Wanna know what songs we play and more about CRUSH UK?
Check our set list and other information @
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html
Questions & Answers
Leslie is adding your questions and our answers, so do drop by and check it
out and ask away.
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html
The message board could use some action too! Go to
www.crushuk.com and click on
message board to add your views, news and reviews.
OK that's it.
We hope to see you out and about.
M x
Congratulations to Heather who just played a cricket final at Lords!
Happy birthday to Bryony xx
Here's where it's all kept up to date....
www.crushuk.com
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lots2do.co.uk
CRUSH UK, Weller & BobKatZ
Update April 2008
Welcome to another update from CRUSH UK, Weller & The BobKatZ
March has been an eventful month and mostly good, April is looking promising
too :)
What's up?
Weller solo
'Acclaimed songwriter' Weller is back on the road as a solo act. Woo hoo I
hear you scream :) The boy kicks off this Friday 4th April @ FAT JAX, Exmouth
and again at the magical KING ARTHUR in Glastonbury on Friday 11th April. It's
been a while since the last solo outing, so 'ole big 'ead' is well up for it.
'KatZ down to 3
In between Weller's two shows, Jim Saunders aka 'Billy Katfish' will make his
final appearance with the BobKatZ on Saturday 5th April @ the aptly named WEARY
TRAVELLER in Cullompton. Jim has been a 'Kat' for the last 2 years and worked
with Nick for last 7 years [you get less for murder] slogging around the Devon
pub circuit, so he deserves a break and will be following his new passion of
being suspended hundreds of feet in the air by some rickety contraption at the
mercy of the air currents!! We wish him all the best and look out for the odd
guest appearance from Jim at future CRUSH UK gigs.
CRUSH UK support Skinny Molly
CRUSH UK will open the show for Skinny Molly whose line-up includes an
ex-guitarist with ultimate Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd. The show is on
Sunday 20th April 2008. CRUSH UK will play a 45-minute set kicking off at 8pm
with SM on at 9pm.
Tickets are £11 in advance and £13 on the door, but we can do you a real deal
on the price cos we would be very pleased to have some folks there for us. Just
get in touch for more details - damian@crushuk.com
If this goes well then dates with the Yardbirds, Zombies et al may well
materialise!
CRUSH UK feature
The old boy band featured in the Mid Devon Advertiser recently. A question
and answer session really and a dodgy photo, but hey its all publicity right?
Check it out at:
http://www.crushuk.com/images/crushukmda.pdf - You need Adobe reader
[free] to access it.
Weller Voucher winning songwriter
As one who tries not to miss an opportunity Weller sent off three of his
songs [recorded by Crush & CRUSH UK] to the Scrumpy & Western [Gig guide for the
South West] songwriters competition some months ago.
The reply came: "Many thanks for your entry to the songwriters competition.
This has been a hard one as the talent and standard of entry was so very good
and professional, plus the time it has taken from the start of the competition.
We now have a winner and this will be published in the May edition of the S 'n'
W [Scrumpy & Western].
You were second choice and Horizontal Music Studios have donated a £50
voucher as second prize." Weller was unsure by the tone if he should be
pleased/proud/under whelmed or feel nothing about this notification of his
"life's achievement".
However, we think this means that he is indeed an award/voucher winning
songwriter at the very least. Songs submitted: - 'Here I go again [Dorothy]',
'Stronger' & 'Outrageous'.
DJ Weller
What now? Another career swerve, Weller has landed the job [voluntary] as
presenter on Bay FM 107.9 for two weeks in May. The Tuesday & Wednesday shows
[6-8pm] starting May 20th will find Weller interviewing local musicians who will
be appearing at the Exmouth Festival, promoting local gigs, bigging up live
music generally and playing a healthy mix of new and classic tracks including
music by, you guessed it, local bands. No, he wont be playing CRUSH UK unless
requested ;) He will be running competitions and inviting [polite] requests from
his audience of tens ;) More detail on how to contact his nibs will appear in
the next exciting episode of this bulletin.
CRUSH UK confirmed for Clarefest 2008
It is an unbelievable honour to be invited to play at the festival dedicated
to the memory of Clare Millington. The first Clarefest was an impromptu
happening when some of Clare Millington's friends decided to celebrate her life
with a get-together at the home of Terry and Debbie in Church Road, opposite the
Redwing. Clare died aged 56, on July 29th, 1999 from cancer. Clarefest attracts
villagers as well as musicians and supporters from all over the country. Bring a
picnic, ground sheet, sun tan lotion, hat, woolly, raincoat and loadsa dosh.
All we need is clement weather and it will be perfect again :)
The full line up has yet to be confirmed, but you can guarantee there will be
a feast of local and internationally renowned talent on show including the
hugely popular Paul Downes.
The event starts around 1pm with music, fun and fundraising til 7.30pm. The
admission donation of £6 (pay on entry) will be distributed between Macmillan,
Hospiscare and the 'Force' cancer charity. Happening this year on Sunday June
22nd at: West Wing, Varnes, Church Road (opposite the Redwing), Lympstone, Devon
EX8 5JT
Live shows this April 2008
Martin Weller
Friday 4th April
FAT JAX
18 Victoria Street, Exmouth EX8 1DL - 01395 225440 9.15pm
11.30pm
Over 16s with Guardian Free
BobKatZ
Saturday 5th April
WEARY TRAVELLER
Station Road, Cullompton, Devon EX15 1BQ - 01884 32317 9.30pm - 11.45pm
Over
18s Free
Martin Weller
Friday 11th April
KING ARTHUR
31-33 Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9NB - 01458 831442 - 9pm
- 11pm
Over 18s Free
BobKatZ
Friday 18th April
COAVER CLUB
County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon - 01392 382519 9pm
11pm
Over 18s Please phone for prices
BobKatZ
Saturday 19th April
LONGBROOK
Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 1DG - 01392 257036 9pm
11pm
Over 18s Free
CRUSH UK with Skinny Molly
Sunday 20th April
HONITON MOTEL
Turks Head Corner, Exeter Road, Honiton, Devon EX14 1BL - 01404 43440 Doors
7.30pm
Over 15s with parent Tickets £11 advance £13 at the door
special deal direct from CRUSH UK contact
damian@crushuk.com for details.
CRUSH UK
Thursday 24th April
PHOENIX HOTEL
15 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1PH - 01460 66444 9pm
11pm
Over 18s Free
CRUSH UK
Friday 25th April
BOLTON HOTEL
New Road, Brixham, Devon TQ5 8LT - 01803 850219 9.45pm
Midnight
Over 18s Free
CRUSH UK
Saturday 26th April
LANSDOWNE
8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201 9.45pm - Midnight
Over 18s
Free
Admission to all shows is free unless stated.
Young folks are welcome at a lot of venues accompanied by a responsible
guardian please phone for confirmation.
Until the revolution there are no more smoky bars in England remember!
The best of the rest
Download of the month
Presenting 'Outrageous' our first single lifted from 'Quiddity'. For a meagre
financial outlay you get a cracking original from CRUSH UK and a cover of 'Gary
Gilmore's eyes' into the bargain. The songs will be hosted at
www.crushuk.com with links
through to our store.
'Quiddity'
Thanks to everyone who has bought our latest opus. Quiddity and other classic
CRUSH UK albums are available to buy from
http://www.crushuk.com/store.html
http://www.crushuk.com/store/ The CD or individual tracks are
easy to purchase, so go on treat yourself. :) You can listen to excerpts before
you buy too!
'Quiddity' is available for hire in Devon (England) libraries. Find and
reserve it here -
http://www.devon.gov.uk/community/libraries.htm
Plus - Dudley is giving away CDs comprising his 'own' mashed up versions of
originals, Weller songs and other tunes by, well all and sundry really. Just
contact Dave at yhaalhouse@hotmail.com for your copy[s].
US dates 2008
CRUSH UK fly into Portland, Oregon on Monday 21st July 2008. The live
schedule is developing and we are keen to hear from Portland bands, or artistes
that would like us to support them at their shows.
The story so far:
Friday 25th July - Portland Beer Festival
http://www.oregonbrewfest.com
Saturday 26th July - Sportsman Bar,
Pacific City
Sunday 27th July - Horsebrass, Portland
We aim to fill the other days with an in store show at Millennium Music,
Portland and hope to hook up with old friends Slackjaw for a gig or two.
Having a Party?
We are delighted that CRUSH UK continue to receive requests to play weddings,
parties and 'front/sitting/drawing rooms'. We are always up for a challenge; so
do get in touch if you want a class act at your bash. We play smoking or
non-smoking venues and seeing as you can't puff in the bar anymore, folks are
doing it for themselves at home and we are more than happy to oblige. Don't
worry about volume cos we can keep it right down, or play acoustically [or not].
Wanna know what songs we play and more about CRUSH UK?
Check our set list and other information @
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html
Questions & Answers
Leslie is adding your questions and our answers, so do drop by and check it
out and ask away.
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html The message board could use some action too! Go to
http://www.eboards4all.com/066344/ to add your views, news and reviews.
OK that's it.
We hope to see you out and about.
M x
This bulletin is dedicated to the memory of Bilbo, King of the round table
1983 - 2008
Our long term confidant, party animal and honorary member of Frampton &
Weller & Crush has passed. Bilbo aka Billy was at every after show party, meal
or gathering at the round table for the last 14 years. He had a special place in
our hearts and at our side. It wont be the same without the old boy and we miss
him. Bilbo has taken his place on the hill at Two Farthings so he can see the
view forever and will always be near. Sweet dreams old feller.
Here's where it's all kept up to date....
www.crushuk.com
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lots2do.co.uk
CRUSH UK, Weller & BobKatZ
Update March 2008
Hello Folks
I trust you are well and happy.
I am delighted to report an upturn in attendance and exuberance at our shows
through February.
We've enjoyed some very positive feedback in spite of the confusion over
whether Paul Weller is playing with the BobKatZ or not :)
So what's up?
Plug, plug, plug
..
Our new album [although not as new as it was] 'Quiddity'; CDs and downloads
are rolling [slowly] from
http://www.crushuk.com/store.html
http://www.crushuk.com/store/
The CD or individual tracks are easy to purchase, so go on treat yourself and
make us feel wanted :)
You can listen to excerpts before you buy too!
'Quiddity' is available for hire in Devon (England) libraries.
Find and reserve it here -
http://www.devon.gov.uk/community/libraries.htm
Our back catalogue is also available for your delight from the CRUSH UK site.
And Dudley is giving away CDs comprising his 'own' mashed up versions of
originals, Weller songs and other tunes by, well all and sundry really.
News
US dates 2008
CRUSH UK fly into Portland, Oregon on Monday 21st July 2008
The live schedule is developing and we are keen to hear from Portland bands,
or artistes that would like us to support them at their shows.
The story so far:
Friday 25th July - Portland Beer Festival
http://www.oregonbrewfest.com
Saturday 26th July - Sportsman Bar,
Pacific City
Sunday 27th July - Horsebrass, Portland
We aim to fill the other days with an in store show at Millennium Music,
Portland and hope to hook up with old friends Slackjaw for a gig or two.
CRUSH UK to support Lynyrd Skynyrd
CRUSH UK will open the show for Skinny Molly whose line-up includes an
ex-guitarist with the ultimate Southern rockers.
The show is on Sunday 20th April 2008.
CRUSH UK will play a 45 minute set kicking off at 8pm with SM on at 9pm.
Tickets are £11 in advance and £13 on the door, but we can do you a real deal
on the price cos we would be very pleased to have some folks there for us.
Just get in touch with Weller for more details - damian@crushuk.com
If this goes well then dates with the Yardbirds, Zombies et al may well
materialise!
Party time
We are delighted that CRUSH UK have had new requests to play weddings,
parties and 'front/sitting/drawing rooms'.
We are always up for a challenge, so do get in touch if you want a class act
at your bash.
We play smoking or non smoking venues and seeing as you can't puff in the bar
anymore, folks are doing it for themselves at home and we are more than happy to
oblige.
Don't worry about volume cos we can keep it right down, or play acoustically
[or not].
Wanna know what songs we play and more about CRUSH UK?
Check our set list and other information @
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html
The KatZ to lose a life
Jim is leaving the BobKatZ at the beginning of April, so make his last six
gigs memorable by coming along and giving him and us your support.
The plan is to continue as a three piece unless Weller gets a better offer
for his vocal and guitar talents of course ;)
Here are the next few gigs
.
March 2008
BobKatZ
Friday 7th March
REDWING, Church Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5JT
01395 222156
9pm
Kids with parents
BobKatZ
Saturday 8th March
ROYAL STANDARD, Fore Street, Shaldon, Devon TQ14 0DZ
01626 872442
9.15pm
Over 18s
CRUSH UK
Friday 14th March
ZEPHYR BAR, 162-163 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 3AT
01392 477787
9.15pm
Over 18s
BobKatZ
Friday 21st March
PEN & QUILL, Westbourne Terrace, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4ET
01823 256982
9.15pm
Over 18s
BobKatZ
Saturday 22nd March
GLOBE, Newtown, Exeter, Devon EX1 2BL
01392 256491
9pm
Over 16s with Guardian
BobKatZ
Sunday 23rd March
DOUBLE LOCKS, Exeter, Devon EX2 6LT
01392 256947
3pm
All ages show
CRUSH UK
Friday 28th March
REDWING, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5JT
01395 222156
9pm
Kids with parents
CRUSH UK
Saturday 29th March
PRIVATE PARTY
Young folks are welcome at a lot of venues accompanied by a responsible
guardian please phone for confirmation.
No more smoky bars in England remember!
Other news
Q&A
Leslie has been adding your questions and our answers, so do drop by and
check it out and ask away.
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html
The message board could use some action too! Go to
www.crushuk.com and click on
message board to add your views, news and reviews.
Free download of the month
'Pinball' by Brian Protheroe recorded by Schhh, you know who?
This is our tribute to a great song, overlooked, or missed by many from 1975.
Brian went on to a successful acting career, but this is a classic from a
very talented bloke.
Orchid Electronics Keeping music alive
and kicking
Musicians, if you need a DI Box, dual transformer, quality leads and all that
malarkey then check out
www.orchid-electronics.co.uk or
call John @ Orchid Electronics 01392 438844
Special deals for those on his mailing list hint, hint.
Tell him Weller recommended him.
Venue needs musicians
The Watermans Pub, Buckfastleigh, Devon is offering their venue free of
charge for jam sessions and maybe open mic nights.
So, if you fancy a chat with Nick the governor about what is on offer I know
he's keen. nick@watermansarms.net
Here's the venue -
www.watermansarms.net
The Welsh connection
It was with great joy that I discovered me old mate and mucker Rolf is alive
and kicking in Welsh Wales.
Rolf set up our Euro tours back in the day and we've both survived the 'big
C' since our last meeting.
Good luck with the big gig next year mate and Wales here we come 2009.
OK that's it.
We hope to see you out and about.
M x
Here's where it's all kept up to date....
www.crushuk.com
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lots2do.co.uk
CRUSH UK, Weller & BobKatZ
Update February 2008
Hello again
I hope you are having a fine start to 2008.
January was rather strange for us.
With the BobKatZ on holiday and Weller (solo) dormant CRUSH UK ploughed on,
but the gigs were quiet, not volume wise necessarily you understand, but on the
support front.
Hey ho, lets hope things pick up.
Meanwhile, copies of our new album Quiddity; CDs and downloads are rolling
from
http://www.crushuk.com/store.html
http://www.crushuk.com/store/ its all kosher and easy to purchase
so go on treat yourself. You can listen to excerpts before you buy too!
Oh yeah and it is available for hire in Devon (England) libraries.
Latest news
Confirmed - CRUSH UK will fly into Portland, Oregon on Monday 21st July 2008
to play the big beer festival and other dates.
http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/
The flights are booked for our first tour since 2001.
Catching up with Don, Terry, The Emperor, Lesley, Phil, folks at the
Sportsman and a host of friends is going to be a buzz. Not to mention getting
new T-shirts from the 24hr Church of Elvis!
Let us know if you are going in Portland and we'll hook up for a beer or
three Slackjaw/Decemberists are you
listening?
CRUSH UK to support Lynyrd Skynyrd
Well almost :)
CRUSH UK will open the show for Skinny Molly whose line-up includes an
ex-guitarist with the ultimate Southern rockers.
The show is on Sunday 21st April 2008. CRUSH UK will play a 45 minute set
kicking off at 8pm with SM on at 9pm.
Tickets are £11 in advance and £13 on the door, but we can do you a real deal
on the price cos we would be very pleased to have some folks there for us.
Just get in touch with Weller for more details
damian@crushuk.com
Texas loses out on Weller
Unfortunately, Dolly Parton et al will have to carry the mantle cos Weller
won't be going to Texas this year. Tens of thousands of acts applied for the
SxSW festival and the boy just didn't make the grade.
He's not bitter you understand ;)
Maybe 2009?
Party time
Collectively CRUSH UK, The BobKatZ and Weller have dozens of gigs booked this
year, but we do have a few dates left in case you want us at your party/front
room whatever.
We play smoking or non smoking venues and seeing as you can't puff in the bar
anymore, folks are doing it for themselves at home and we are more than happy to
oblige.
Don't worry about volume cos we can keep it right down, or play acoustically.
So do get in touch and we'll see if we can spread a little happiness :)
Check out our set list and other information @
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html
We've already got three weddings booked for 2009_its a bit of speciality for
CRUSH UK don'tchya know?
All confirmed gigs are listed on
www.crushuk.com/gigs.html
Here are the next few to save your fingers
.
February
BobKatZ - Friday 8th February @ FERRYBOAT, Fore Street, Shaldon, Devon TQ14 0DL 01626 872340 - 9pm Over 15s
with guardian
BobKatZ - Saturday 9th February @ LANSDOWNE, 8 Park Road, Dawlish,
Devon EX7 9LQ 01626 863201 - 9.45pm Over
18s
BobKatZ - Saturday 16th February @ EXETER RAILWAY CLUB, Beacon Avenue,
Exeter, Devon EX4 7JF 01392 204101 - 9pm £5non members & £2 members. - Kids with
guardian welcome.
CRUSH UK Thursday 21st February @
MARINE TAVERN, 2 Marine Parade, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9DJ 01626 865245 - 9pm. -
Kids welcome with guardian.
CRUSH UK - Friday 22nd February @ REDWING, Church Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8
5JT 01395 222156 - 9pm Over 15s with
guardian
CRUSH UK - Saturday 23rd February @ LONGBROOK, Cowick Street, Exeter,
Devon EX4 1DG 01392 257036 - 9pm Over 18s
BobKatZ - Friday 29th February @ DRAKE'S, Fore Street, Topsham, Devon EX3 0HF 01392 879898 - 9.15pm Over 15s
with guardian
Young folks are welcome at a lot of venues accompanied by a responsible
guardian please phone for confirmation.
No more smokey bars in England remember!
Other news
Leslie has been busy updating the website with among other things a question
and answer section. So do drop by and check it out and why not ask us a
question?
http://www.crushuk.com/about.html
The message board could use some action too! Go to
www.crushuk.com and click on
message board to add your views and news.
Don't forget, these are the last few chances to see Jim (vocals/guitar) with the BobKatZ before he leaves us in March, so come along
and say hello/goodbye.
Free download of the month (up soon)
'Kix on 66' (live 1999) by CRUSH UK (featuring Nige Bradford_harmonica) from 'Crushlife' originally on 'Changing by degrees'.
'Kix on 66' was influenced by Bill Bryson's account of retracing the
legendary highway/route '66 made famous by Chuck Berry among others and our
first experience of America and particularly driving around in Don Younger's
white Thunderbird.
Unashamedly country rock, we hope you get your kix listening to it :)
OK that's it.
We hope to see you out and about.
M x
CRUSH UK & BobKatZ
Update January 2008
Hello groovers
Well here we are again.
Another new year and time to promote and hopefully sell loads of copies of
our new album Quiddity.
The CDs and downloads are ready to roll from
http://www.crushuk.com/store.html and
http://www.crushuk.com/store/ we just need some takers!
Quiddity the new album from CRUSH UK
It is with great pleasure and pride that we bring you our latest recording,
Quiddity.
Working titles included 'Kings of the hill' and 'Kimo therapy', but Quiddity
it is.
The CD and downloads are available from
www.crushuk.com or drop me a
line direct if you want to pay by cheque.
You can of course buy the CD at our shows too.
The songs were written in some cases before our last album 'The New Big
Thing' in 2003, they just took a while to develop. Besides we had a few barriers
to overcome in the meantime. No band fights, artistic differences or record
company bickering.
Nothing like that, but real stuff like cancer treatment (3 years on and still
alive), redundancy, personal relationship breakdowns, death of parents; ex band
members and dear friends.
It made us all the more determined to get these songs 'out there'.
I hope for some of you at least we have managed to get across the passion,
hatred, love, anger, desire, misery and pure delight that inspired these songs.
And of course we hope they give you pleasure.
Track list
1. Similar to a strange Town
2. Today & Tomorrow
3. Outrageous
4. Absolutely nothing
5. Keeping me in my place
6. Lassiter
7. Stronger
8. Together
9. Desire
10. Keeping the balance
11. She loves me, not
12. Mystery
13. What's that about?
Quiddity by CRUSH UK
Who did what?
Martin Weller - Vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, ukulele
Dave Dudley - Harmonium, bouzouki, electric guitars, slide guitar, harmonica,
drums on 'Absolutely nothing' & 'Together', piano, bass guitar
Richard Bell - Drums and percussion
Sara Corser - Vocals on 'Together'
Radar - Drums and percussion on 'Mystery'
All songs written, engineered, mixed and produced by Martin Weller (c)
2007 All rights reserved.
More CRUSH UK recordings are available from
www.crushuk.com/store.html
Cover photo Sam's scorpion
Right, what else?
Well collectively, meaning CRUSH UK and The BobKatZ, we have around 85 gigs
booked so far this year (200 would be ideal), which is all well and good, but we
need YOU to come and support us and of course have a great time into the
bargain.
All confirmed gigs are listed on
www.crushuk.com/gigs.html
Here are the next few to save your fingers
.
January
CRUSH UK (Feat. Radar and Chris too) - Friday 18th January @ THE YACHT, 18-19
Victoria Parade, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3BB 01803 201212 - 9.15pm
Over 18s
CRUSH UK - Saturday 19th January @ PHOENIX, Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8
1PT 01395 223191 - 9.15pm Over 15s with
guardian
CRUSH UK - Thursday 31st January @ FERRET & RADIATOR, 21-23 Park Road,
Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LJ 01626 863001 - 8.45pm
over 18s
February
CRUSH UK - Friday 1st February @ BOLTON HOTEL, New Road, Brixham, Devon TQ5
8LT 01803 850219 - 9.45pm Over 18s
CRUSH UK - Saturday 2nd February @ ROYAL STANDARD, Fore Street, Shaldon,
Devon TQ14 0DZ - 9.30pm Over 18s
BobKatZ - Friday 8th February @ FERRYBOAT, Fore Street, Shaldon, Devon TQ14 0DL 01626 872340 - 9pm Over 15s
with guardian
BobKatZ - Saturday 9th February @ LANSDOWNE, 8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7
9LQ 01626 863201 - 9.45pm Over 18s
BobKatZ - Saturday 16th February @ EXETER RAILWAY CLUB, Beacon Avenue,
Exeter, Devon EX4 7JF 01392 204101 - 9pm £5non members & £2 members. Kids with
guardian
CRUSH UK - Friday 22nd February @ REDWING, Church Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8
5JT 01395 222156 - 9pm Over 15s with
guardian
CRUSH UK - Saturday 23rd February @ LONGBROOK, Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon
EX4 1DG 01392 257036 - 9pm Over 18s
BobKatZ - Friday 29th February @ DRAKE'S, Fore Street, Topsham, Devon EX3 0HF 01392 879898 - 9.15pm Over 15s
with guardian
Young folks are welcome at a lot of venues accompanied by a responsible
guardian. No more smokey bars remember!
Other news
CRUSH UK will fly into Portland, Oregon on Monday 21st July 2008 to play the
big beer festival and other dates. This will be our first tour since 2001 and
going back to the Horsebrass will be fantastic.
Also catching up with Don, Terry, The Emperor, Lesley, Phil and a host of
friends is going to be a buzz. Not to mention getting new T-shirts from the
Church of Elvis!
Let us know if you are going in Portland and we'll hook up for a beer or
three Slackjaw are you listening?
Weller's got no solo gigs so far, but the boy is busy recording other artists
in his studio as well as giving guitar, ukulele and singing lessons. The solo
career will resume later this year, but for now its full steam ahead with CRUSH
UK & The BobKatZ.
The BobKatZ will be losing Jim (Guitar/Vocals) in April cos he's off to para
glide among other things. Jim, Nick and Stewart have worked together for the
last seven years and of course it was a tough decision to leave, but we all wish
Jim and Angie much happiness in their new ventures. The rest of us KatZ have
decided to carry on as a trio, so hopefully we can sustain the quality and
entertainment.
January is a busy old month for birthdays. Its all that spring fever dontchya
know?
Anyway here's a few I would like to mention: CRUSH UK webwizard Leslie, her
old man Ron, my bruv Greg, my sis in law Kim, Leo T and BobKat' Nick T. And if
it is your birthday then have a great one.
Free download of the month 'Time to
change' by CRUSH UK from Pay Attention 2000
This is the original version (re-recorded on The New Big Thing) of Time to
change. A mix of Zeppelinesque riffs and punk simplicity. A new year, no matter
when it occurs brings hope for the romantics and optimists among us and Weller's
song captures that vibe. Enjoy!
OK that's it.
Have a fab 2008 and we hope to see you out and about.
M x
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