music in the shed

[Vince]

Saw Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello in a double bill show at The Regent Theatre in Sydney in the 1970s, we went the night after THE Riot, it was tense with heaps of security. Nick Lowe was brilliant, Elvis was a bit of a nob. https://www.elviscostellofans.com/wiki/index.php?title=Canberra_Times,_December_5,_1978

 

[78jotadave]

Not entirely true, Dave.

Screaming Lord Sutch - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I stand corrected. He was the leader of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party, a political party name that would be well served by the Big D today. Lord Sutch associated with a lot of cool, talented people, making it much more fun than being around Lords and Earls.

As a singer, he variously worked with Keith Moon, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore, Charlie Watts, John Bonham, Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell and Nicky Hopkins, and is known for his recordings with Joe Meek including "Jack the Ripper. RIP my Lord

 

[Yogi]

 

[piranha-bro2]

That's a bloody ripper, Yogi!! No shortage of charisma!

 

[Sir Sidney Ruffdiamond]

These guys hailed from Birmingham UK, and gigged extensively during the 80s and early 90s.

Saw them many times at the 'Blues Nites' held at The Wheatsheaf in Walsall. Of all the really good bands who played there,
Strap-On-Jack (later renamed a venue-friendly True Grit..) were my favourite. I remember buying a copy of this from them on cassette.

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Another band who played there regularly was called The DT's. Good band, very popular at the time.

Later on, the guitar player, a fellow called Steve Walwyn, played with Dr Feelgood for a fair while.

He was, as you might expect, very good. Seemed a decent sort too.

Used to see Noddy Holder in there occasionally. Not performing, just propping up the bar and watching.

The DTs were excellent - lead singer lived next door to a bloke I worked with - tremendous track called Rocket three ! Give it a listen Steve Walwyn lived locally to us and is still playing

 

[SRK189W]

The DTs were excellent - lead singer lived next door to a bloke I worked with - tremendous track called Rocket three ! Give it a listen Steve Walwyn lived locally to us and is still playing

Good to know he's still around and playing, as you say, they were great. Still got my copy of this record.

As I recall, I bought it from them at one of their gigs.

When the DTs played, the place was always rammed!

Hope you like the pics. Steve.

 

[SRK189W]

Immediately made me think of this, SRK189W:

He was a one-off wasn't he? Interesting to see Mike Oldfield was the guitar player on this track, very nice.

Ollie had a fair spell playing in the band Patto. They were a fun-loving bunch, as well as being skilled musicians.

That combination probably led to their involvement in 'The Rutles'.
View attachment Give It All Away - Patto, 1971.mp4
Ollie and John Halsey (drummer) were part of the band to one degree or another. Neil Innes, Ricky Fataar, and of course Eric Idle were other members. Was a Beatles parody, hence the film name 'All You Need Is Cash'

With Ollie in mind, here's another of his finest moments. With Patto this time. Regards, Steve.

 

[Sir Sidney Ruffdiamond]

Good to know he's still around and playing, as you say, they were great. Still got my copy of this record.

As I recall, I bought it from them at one of their gigs.

When the DTs played, the place was always rammed!

Hope you like the pics. Steve.

Excellent ! I have a CD with the album - the singers name was Honey boy Hickling

 

[Yogi]

They have scored a Grammy nomination for live performance of this song. I would like to see them live..

 

[Yogi]

I’m a fan of their sound and performance. Amy Taylor is a talented front performer. I’m kinda expecting a bit of world dominance tbh!

 

[rowdypat]

I’m a fan of their sound and performance. Amy Taylor is a talented front performer. I’m kinda expecting a bit of world dominance tbh!

Yeah she’s a ripper Yogi. Doesn’t take any shit from industry chiefs either.

 

[SRK189W]

View attachment Nick Drake - At The Chime Of A City Clock (1970).mp4

 

[rowdypat]

They have scored a Grammy nomination for live performance of this song. I would like to see them live..

Amyl And The Sniffers were going to perform a free gig at Federation Square in Melbourne last night. It was cancelled at the last minute due to insufficient crowd containment barriers/ eager fans accessing stage etc. The band were disappointed and chucked $5000 on the bar at seven different pubs around Melbourne. Pubs that have a history of supporting live music. An immensely popular gesture
PS. The other support act for AC/DC this week was The Casanovas. They had to resort to crowd funding to cover their $10000 costs for having the privilege of being support….. be nice if the promoter who is making a killing from the tour had the generosity of Amy Taylor and Co.

'Wild' night in city as band shouts $35k in free drinks after gig cancelled

After their homecoming Fed Square gig was cancelled over security fears, Amyl and the Sniffers put $5,000 behind the bar at seven live music venues around Melbourne.

www.abc.net.au

 

[iis_iis]

The real truth behind live music scene is well known to performers, the costs are eye catching, there is of course two sides, working with the "system" is required, leave it at that.

Been at an RnR festival for two days, cars dominating. Managed a dance floor dance with the three Poka Dot gals, great fun. Though the younger top class dance couples blew me into the car park, amazing to watch, and a sigh of what once was.... No matter, a piccy with no motorcycle(s)... a very nice visiting 1930 A model, friends one of many hot rods he owns, and restores Rio and White prime movers... you thought restoring Laverda has challenges..... j

 

[rocketonarail]

This video seemed to go missing for a while , but now it`s back .........

Chinese electric car workers limber up prior to the day shift for the purpose of undermining Western financial stability ..............

( Chinese fairing kits are improving though , I`ll say that for them .... ) .........

 

[rocketonarail]

The first all girl group to be signed to a major record label ........... and the second aircraft carrier to be named The Ark Royal ... ( 1950 - 1979 ) ........

.... the " yeahs " always get me ..........

 

[rocketonarail]

..... and talking of aircraft ................

 

[rocketonarail]

....... and from aircraft to Kraftwerk .........

Florian and co listen to " I just called to say I love you " for the umpteenth time ............ " we are currently experiencing high levels of activity ...... one of our operators will be with you as soon as possible ....... " ...........

 

[SRK189W]

A real slice of proto Zeppelin here. Released in March '68, 'Think About It' was the B-side of The Yardbirds' final single, 'Goodnight Sweet Josephine'. Talk about chalk and cheese. They sounded like songs from different eras, one closing, and one just beginning.

Soon after this release, the singer and drummer decided their future lay in more folk based music, going on to form Renaissance in 1969.

The band essentially broke up, leaving Page and bassist Chris Dreja to form another line up. Dreja decided to pursue a career in photography.

He took the image of the band, eventually seen on the rear cover of the Led Zeppelin debut album.

With an outstanding contractual obligation to fulfil an upcoming tour of Scandinavia, Page and manager Peter Grant, had to find replacement
band members pretty sharpish. During the search, a session bass player got in touch, and a pub in Walsall was sent a telegram.

The rest, as they say, is History...



The blistering version shown here is from a BBC radio session, performed for DJ Chris Grant's Radio 1 show 'Tasty Pop Sundae'....




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[rocketonarail]

Bass player Mani ... ( Gary Mounfield ) ..... just passed away ....... 63 years old ...........