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BACK TO THE CHAPEL 2
In aid of ‘Children with Leukaemia’
Saturday 26th August 2011
The ‘Back to the Chapel 2’ gig stormed its way into town on Saturday night bringing with it 4 bands and a whole evening of excellent music. Breaks between the bands were kept to a minimum as the large crowd enjoyed a diverse array of Salisbury talent from the past and present.
‘Money for Guns’ got the show off to a pulsating start and it was as if Johnny Fellows and the boys had never been away. This five piece outfit turned in a great 40-minute set highlighted by opener “PRECIOUS TIMES” and the superb “WAITING”.
Next up we had the fabulous ‘Toucantango’ who, in the 1980’s, had an unbelievable following in Salisbury - on this showing it was not difficult to see why. From the first song “CRUSH MY HIP” to the classics “IS THIS LOVE” and “I KNOW YOU KNOW (YOU CAN’T STOP DANCING)” the band put on a great show - to the very audible delight of those in attendance.
‘Just Us’ a nine piece band that first saw the light of day in the 1960’s promised the crowd a different mood in the shape of classic soul. Led by charismatic lead vocalist Jon Burton and featuring a strong brass section, the band provided a set that included a crowd-pleasing, sing-along version of “MUSTANG SALLY and an equally fine “KNOCK ON WOOD”. The band then finished up strongly with “GIMME SOME LOVIN’ ”.
Innervision finished the evening off in style with a classic array of covers superbly performed. The large crowd was taken on a sing-along musical journey that had the Chapel jumping and jiving in the aisles with songs by the likes of Lady Ga Ga, Michael Jackson and Journey.
The evening was a great success raising £733.50 for the charity.
(c) Salisbury Newspapers
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New r eunion gig at the Chapel, Salisbury.
BACK TO THE CHAPEL 2
Last year's fantastic reunion gig at the Chapel featuring The QT'S, The Kitchens, Newcombe and Roach and The DB's was a complete sell out. We have decided to host another event on the 26th August 2011 with four band from Salisbury's past, re-formed for a special charity event.
The line-up is complete, the bands are rehearsing and the tickets are going like hot cakes! Yes, we can now confirm the bands for this year's event and look forward to a fantastic night at the Chapel.
TOUCANTANGO
INNERVISION
JUST US
MONEY FOR GUNS
"Can we do it again next year!" - that was the reaction after last years gig at the Chapel. So we have decided to make this an annual event (and we will also support a charity), where friends from the past can meet up and enjoy a great evening of live music. This will be a musical version of 'Friends Reunite!'
This years event is in aid of 'Children with Leukaemia' and the tickets are free. We will ask for a donation on entry to the event.
'Back to the Chapel 2' will take place at 'The Chapel', Milford Street, Salisbury on Friday August 26th 2011 (bank holiday weekend).
Tickets are available from - 'The Music Room', Catherine Street, Salisbury and the event starts at 7.30pm.
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Get your copy of ENDLESS BEAT now!
To purchase your copy of ENDLESS BEAT or for more information contact sales at; frogg@timezonepublishing.com
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ENDLESS BEAT has been reviewed in the national music magazine 'Record Collector' and given 4 stars out of 5!
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(c) Review courtesy of Record Collector
Endless Beat
Voices Of The New Sarum Sound 1970- 1999
by Frogg Moody & Richard Nash
 Second encyclopaedic history of the Salisbury music scene
It goes without saying that this follow-up to the authors’ previous work, which covered 1945-69, is essential reading for residents and ex-pats from the quiet Wiltshire market town, but there’s plenty here for collectors from elsewhere.
We check in on the further adventures of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich; the story of NWOBHM-ers Tokyo Blade; one-single wonders The QTs, The Kitchens and Martian Schoolgirls, as well as The Badgemen, and Gillan discoveries Jerusalem, whose Julian Cope-approved 1996 album Ritual Landscape and self-titled LPs, respectively, are sought-after gems. RC’s own Jon “Mojo” Mills’ The Nuthins are documented too. Each decade and genre is covered in meticulous detail by award-winning local historian Moody and obsessive archivist Nash, with anecdotal evidence and great period photos, while, naturally, there’s also an account of the Stonehenge Free Festivals from idyllic beginnings to bloody end.
The big-fish-in-a-small-pond struggle of local bands trying to break through nationally remains the same whatever the year. Salisbury’s specific fanzines, characters, rivalries, riots and memorable shows by visiting bands make for an engrossing secret history.
ISBN 0955741025, 340 pages
Reviewed by Ged Babey
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ENDLESS BEAT - VOICES OF THE NEW SARUM SOUND 1970 - 1999
by Frogg Moody & Richard Nash
Timezone ISBN 978-0-9557410-2-9
(Softback 348 pages) (£14.99) (UK) October 2010
Another fascinating journey into Salisbury's musical soul via this huge volume of work.
The book kicks off at the beginning of the 70s with pieces on local bands Marble Orchard & Period (contained a young John Hatchman), Peacewave, Bethany (Peter Lucas).
Not realising that they came from Salisbury but 1972's Jerusalem showed big promise with releases on Deram. There are many stories like this & the authors give an insight into what might have been allowing various
members to express their thoughts & memories.
During this 70s period then the various projects of Dave Dee, DBM&T, Mason, Tracker, Amey Gair Mason, Band Of Gold are discussed with some fine words from Tich, Alan Blaikley, Robin Gair, Peter Mason etc. The story of Mike Wedgwood (Caravan & Curved Air), then in mid 1975 the story about Andy Sheppard who rose to international fame as a sax player.
Grandma Moses (included Tom Thatcher & Graham Deakin) who
everyone recalls with great affection, then also the short lived Never
Bend Over (Steve Collinson & Reg Maggs).
The Martian Schoolgirls (like the name) had a single 'Life In The 80s' released Jan 1st 1980. A certain Caroline Holt-Keen who looked & seemed like star quality in 1984s Dark Star & as one former band member said
"it's a great shameshe didn't get somewhere". The 80s were notable for
the dominance of new wave heavy metal bands like Genghis Khan, Tokyo Blade, The Prams & Shogun and their stories make again for absorbing reading.
In the 30 years of this book these were seemingly the most commercially
successful acts and a certain Alan Marsh one of their lead singers seemed to have star quality but it never quite fully worked out into a mega thing for him. Toucantango were another act that made waves in the 80s but seemed to run out of steam.
The discography is very interesting...and for example as we move into the 90s, indie bands like The Badgeman, Mayfields, Jane From Occupied Europe, The Nuthins releases create plenty of interest. Co-author Frogg Moody played an important role in Salisbury music via new wave bands
The QT's & Don't Feed The Animals (though he did far more).
Being based not only around DDDBM&T but also Salisbury's unusual location amid 5 rivers, Stonehenge & its Cathedral, coupled with many fascinating local acts (who seemed apart somehow from the mainstream releasing a couple of enigmatic singles or an LP, with not having huge success), keeps a magical quality going & is riveting. So many wonderful photos within (beautifully done & with a great layout) then this is a marvellous read which hopefully many others make the effort to explore. Astonishing & staggering. (R.C.)
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ENDLESS BEAT
Well the book launch gigs have happened and the book is well and truly out!
The book is at present, available from the Salisbury Museum shop in the Cathedral Close, Cross Keys Bookshop, Salisbury and Waterstones, Salisbury - priced £14.99.
Special thanks to Yan Webber and the MUSIC4FUN SHOWCASE who started book launch ball rolling at the British Legion, Endless Street, Salisbury.
On Friday 22nd O ctober 2010 - The QT's - The Kitchens - Newcombe & Roach and The DB's rocked The Chapel, Milford Street and over 300 were there to see this blast from the past! Then, on the following Friday, 29th October 2010 - Dozy,Beaky, Mick and Tick supported by 'The History of Rock' by 'The Salisbury College BETEC Students' played another sell-out gig at The Chapel. Both these gigs were filmed so keep on looking at this latest news for future developments!
The bands together again for the reunion gig at the Chapel book launch!
Photo by Roger Elliott
(c) Salisbury Newspapers 2010
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WALLS OF SOUND EXHIBITION
SALISBURY JOURNAL REVIEW
BY ANN MORRIS
TAKE a step back in time and enjoy the riches of Salisbury's popular music scene from the 1940s to the present day at an exhibition opening this week at Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum.
Walls of Sound has been lovingly curated by Frogg Moody and Richard Nash using a host of memorabilia, including a specially created poster featuring previously unpublished photographs of The Beatles playing at Salisbury City Hall in 1963.
Some of the greatest names in pop music played in Salisbury and City Hall posters bear testament to visits from The Birds, The Kinks and The Pretty Things among others.
As well as the City Hall poster of The Beatles, there are Peter Brown's photographs taken during the filming of Help! on Salisbury Plain in 1965. Ken Hawkins, who coincidentally went to Salisbury Art College at the same time as Peter Brown, took the previously unpublished photographs of The Beatles.
If the drum kit on display looks familiar, it is a replica of the one played by Ringo Starr and there is also a replica vintage violin bass of the type played by Paul McCartney as well as a 1959 Hofner guitar on display.
There are some lovely nostalgic musical treasures waiting to be explored in this exhibition which opened yesterday and runs until January 15.
Coinciding with the exhibition is the launch of Endless Beat, the sequel to Frogg and Richard¡¯s book Hold Tight!, published by Timezone in 2007.
Endless Beat takes up the story of the music scene in Salisbury where Hold Tight!
finished, from the 1960s up to the end of the 20th century and is available to buy in the museum shop.
¡ï Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum is open Mondays to Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. Admission to the museum (adults £6 with concessions for children and families) includes admission to the exhibition.
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Award for Mr. History
A HISTORIAN from Salisbury has received a national award for his contribution to local history. The British Association for Local History presented Jeremy Moody with his award during the Local History Day held at the Imperial War Museum in London.
Mr Moody - who is known as Frogg and has researched the social history for Salisbury for more than 20 years said he was "over the moon with the award.".
"I am delighted," he said. "You do this for love, really, over a long time but to have someone nominate you independently for an award means a lot."
Jeremy uses imaginative ways to bring history alive, focussing on major events such as the Titanic and the 1906 railway disaster and using performances, talks, newsletters and websites to explore Salisbury's links to those stories.
For example, his meticulous research into the murder of 12-year-old Teddy Haskell in 1908, with collaborators George Fleming and Bruce Purvis, resulted in a dramatised trial of his mother in the same building as the original inquest and magistrates hearing.
A monograph on the 1906 railway disaster was accompanied by a centenary commemoration service at the station.
(C) Salisbury Journal 2010
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THE NEW MUSIC MAGAZINE FOR SALISBURY
Timezone Publishing can announce that, in association with the Salisbury Journal,we will be bringing you a new magazine that highlights the music scene in Salisbury, Wilts.
The first edition has had excellent feedback and the next publication is out on July 28th.
There will be lots of reviews including the Salisbury Live and local festivals, band interviews, 10 questions and much more.
See us on the Beat Route Facebook page.
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SALISBURY MUSEUM EXHIBITION
'WALLS OF SOUND'
By Frogg Moody & Richard Nash
COVERING 60 YEARS OF POPULAR MUSIC IN SALISBURY
ON NOW UNTIL JANUARY 2011 DON'T MISS IT!
This exhibition will coincide with the book launch of 'ENDLESS BEAT and will feature photographs, posters, programmes and many other items collected whilst researching for our two books, HOLD TIGHT & ENDLESS BEAT
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BALH AWARD 2010
I would like to thank the British Association for Local History for awarding me with a 'Personal Achievement Award for Local Historians 2010'.
The award is for my "extensive and long-standing voluntary work in local history in Salisbury".
The awards presentation will take place on Saturday June 5th 2010
at the Imperial War Museum, London SE1 6HZ
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