Month: August 2019

Lazy Sunday Afternoon – Two Sawyers Pett – 1st September 2019 in aid of Pett Rescue

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Sunday September 1st, Two Sawyers, Pett, have a lazy Sunday afternoon.  Weather looks great, The Landlord has given over his grounds, three great Bands. Harry Randle Marsh Soul Band, Soul Town and Rockit Men, A Hog Roast and Chris Gentry of Conquest Radio has agreed to Compare.There is seating in the grounds but you may like to bring your own, hope to start at 1pm. the event is in aid of Pett Rescue so collections will be made during the day.

Bob Harris – fit again and raring to go

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Chris Jolly… Terrific news Bob! You’re Simply The Best!

Jacquie Hinves… Wonderful news.Xx

Michael Coller… Welcome back Bob

Tony Davis… Great news Bob

Andy Qunta… Excellent!

Martyn Baker… Lovely bloke! So glad he is OK. We have spent many afternoons giggling about the absurdities of the music biz.

Graham Belchamber… Bob. Welcome back.

Paul Richardson… Fantastic News! Welcome back Bob…Good to have you on the air again.

Ernest Ballard… We love a happy ending Bob. This is such fantastic news

Alan Parker… Great news, glad you are feeling better, have missed yougreat news , glad you are feeling better Bob. Looking forward to listening in again

Jo Brand & Friends – Comedy For Cancer Care – White Rock Theatre 29th September 2019

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Jo Brand, Robin Ince and Andy Robinson come together on Sunday 29th September 2019 at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings to raise money for local charity The Sara Lee Trust.

More information and tickets... https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk/Online/tickets-jo-brand-and-friends-hastings-2019

 

Jump The Gun – The James Burton early 90’s

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supplied by Karen Sweatman

Karen Sweatman….Not seventies, but thought you might be interested in these from early nineties – Jump The Gun. Think I took these downstairs at The James Burton. Happy days of light moshing!

Mick Mepham….Ernie Ballard behind the kit, I think.

Karen Sweatman….Guy on bass is somebody called Clive. Guitarist and singer – Dave Woods

Mick Mepham….Blimey, didn’t recognize Dave!! Good player.

Barty…..What ever happened to dave clive & ernie?

Ernest Ballard… We are all alive and kicking. If we can find Clive we will get the band back together

 

SMART SOUNDS by Colin Bell reviewing Billy Ocean: Remixes and Rarities 2CD

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REMIXES & RARITIES  Billy Ocean
The latest in Cherry Pop’s excellent series ‘Remixes & Rarities’ (I’ve previously reviewed Flock of Seagulls and Amii Stewart) is this entry by Billy Ocean. If anyone was ripe for the remix treatment Billy is a dead cert. There has been unofficial remixes floating about but now this new 2CD set brings together 23 tracks, a number of which appearing for the first time here, all mastered superbly.Its been over 40 years since I remember getting the first promo single ‘Love Really Hurts Without You’ back in 1976. I remember reviewing that and praising Billy for his voice and the extremely catchy chorus.  The following year he had a further hit with my own personal favourite ‘ Red Light (Spells Danger)’ and I was lucky enough to work with him on two occasions and can certainly attest to what a lovely. modest guy he is. In the years that have followed he’s had UK/USA No.1’s, and been awarded a Grammy, Ivor Novello and MOBO lifetime achievement award. Kicking off this set is the irresistable ‘When the Going Gets Tough (extended version) one of four versions (extended, instrumental, club, and 7th Heaven Club Mix).
​If ever a song was going to get you on your feet this is it! This is followed by another biggie in Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) interestedly it’s titled ‘African Queen’ here and  another version also appears titled ‘European Queen’ I didn’t know it had different titles in different territories, I live and learn! Yet again the suggestion was made by the mogul Clive Davis who seems to crop up in every other review I write! ‘Love Really Hurts Without You’ gets two mixes a 1986 Dance Mix and a Dub Mix. Maybe lesser known (here in the UK) are fine versions of ‘American Hearts’, ‘Licence To Chill’ and ‘Loverboy’. Then its definitely all back on the dance floor for a Extended 8.59 min mix of ‘Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car’ another classic floorfiller. Great title, and lets not forget that Billy wrote/co wrote all his major hits, a fact I think often overlooked. This is a great collection if you’re having a summer party/barbeque on a summers evening, though invite the neighbours as this should be enjoyed LOUD to really feel those beats. Billy is currently finishing his eleventh studio album and touring throughout the UK, US and Australia alongside the equally great Beverley Knight and Jess Glynne (who seems to duet with everyone!) Along with the already mentioned excellent mastering the set contains a very informative 16 page colour booklet and is released this coming Friday (23rd). I’ll leave you with the original WTGGT until someone posts the remix (I do rather enjoy the ‘backing vocalists…). Enjoy.
For more information go to https://www.cherryred.co.uk
Til next time…………………………….Colin