st clements caves

The Dolphin Jazzband – St Clement’s Caves Hastings 1961

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photo: John Powys Collection. Supplied by: Robin Butler http://www.jazzpilgrims.co.uk

Chris Watford… The Dolphin Jazzband’s front line of Brian Towers(tmb);Pete Treger(tpt) and Chris Watford(clt) at one of their summer sessions in St.Clement’s Caves, Hastings.(1961). Each summer, we played three times a week in the St.Clements Caves to hundreds of mainly foreign students, plus a Saturday residency in our own Club.

Brian Newbery…. Had a great following; later recorded on the VJM label. Appeared on TV, with the show that featured Big Bill Broonzy.

St Clements Caves – August 1975 – Shaft, Tanglewood, Rubber Band & Raven.

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Mick O’Dowd… Weren’t (Black ) Raven and Rubberband one of the same Alan?

Alan Esdaile… Yes Mick, they were but odd that one poster says Rubber Band tonight and Raven next week. Maybe a different Raven?

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Mick O’Dowd… Didn’t Black Raven suddenly disappear and reappear as Rubber Band when a single by RB materialised. Never quite understood that.

St Clements Caves are looking for your photos and memories

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Chrissie Daniels…. Hi, I am the General Manager at Smugglers Adventure and would love to create a big signage board with pictures such as the above. If anyone is interested in sending me any pictures and a backstory we can of course credit you. My email is chrissied@bluereefaquarium.co.uk. Hope to hear from you.

Please feel free to contact Chrissie direct or I’m happy to pass on any emails.