Crikey, it can't be so long since the last post here, but the time has flown by, and what with holidays and being busy it's been difficult to just find time to sit and write updates! Apologies for that, I'll try to make it more often from now on.......
Anyway, the band continues to go from strength to strength - here's what's been happening during the summer:
The April gig at Riga was fantastic so thanks to you if you came along to see us - we hope you agree it was a good night. Last Superheroes provided support so thanks to them too. Riga is one of our favorite places to play and it's always great to go back there - great guys, nice sound and an all round good venue!
After that, in May, we were back at Riga again for an amazing night with 4 bands playing in support of the Bosom Pals appeal for the breast unit at Southend Hospital, organised by the guys in Last Superheroes. Thanks if you came along to support - we have another charity gig coming up in September, but more on that later.
We played a last minute gig at Chinnery's with the Lucky Strikes in June, and because we didn't have any time to advertise it there weren't many people there, which is a shame because the two bands sounded awesome that night. The Chinnery's sound has improved we think, and the guy on the desk did an excellent job - the mix was just right. If you were there, I hope you know what we mean - we hope to get back into Chinnery's again soon!
Tonight we play a private party for the staff at the Cliffs Pavilion which we're really looking forward to - but it nearly didn't happen! Bassy Jim managed to do his back a nasty earlier this week and it was touch and go, but he thinks he'll be OK thankfully - though he may have to play sitting down!
And speaking of the guys in the band, Darren continues with his Masters in London which makes it difficult for him to get to rehearsals now and again, although he finishes the work at the end of August. James is still teaching drums at Allegro in Westcliff - in fact his student base has grown, so he must be doing someting right! He's also getting a new website which will be up soon: http://www.jamesfoxdrums.co.uk/. Antony is now taking his guitar exams and has just passed grade 6 with distinction (only 2 more to go!). And Matt is just Matt as always - long may it continue that way! The guys had an awesome holiday together with some other mates down in Cornwall in July - they had a great time if the DVD is anything to go by!
So on to the next major gig. NEXT SATURDAY!!! Make sure you get down to the Ship in Leigh next week for an amazing Reeper night. Doors open at 8.30 and we have support from a new band on the block - our old friend Ben from the sadly defunct Re-issue has a new band and will be playing - looking forward to seeing them! Please come down if you can make it - we promise a great night of live rock and for £4, it's the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!
After that, we're back in Chinnery's on 24th September. This is a charity night in aid of Able Kidz that we were asked to headline and we're looking forward to it already. At £4 for a ticket, or £12 for 4, it's a real bargain. We're not getting paid that night apart from expenses, so all proceeds are going to the charity which is a really good cause - please come and support the night if you can.
Phew! I think that'll do for this time round - next time hopefully there won't be quite so much to catch up on!!
Thanks for reading - we hope to see you out there sometime soon - hopefully next Saturday at The Ship? Go on, you know you want to really!!
REEPER
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