THE SCRUMPY MAY '10 - Mag 4 Live Music

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ON THE BACK COVER THE BLUE LIZARD KINGS
Formed late in 2008 ‘The Blue Lizard Kings’ brought together three friends who had
played with the late Alan Briars in his ‘Laundry Yard Scrub Band’. They are Frank
Bradley who is a well known violin player having played with the folk dance band
‘Pendragon’ for many years and various other folk bands in the South West.
Paul Hartshorn who is recognised as one of the finest blues/rock guitarists around
playing with such musicians as Mike Hoddinott, Pete Gage (ex Dr. Feelgood) and many
other bands (The Skeeters, Pink Torpedo’s etc..) Tony Goldsmith on piano, who played
with Alan Briars in various bands (Tinkers Cuss, The Jelly Roll Boys etc). Both Paul and
Tony are more or less the ‘house musicians’ of the Cellar Bar in the Bear Hotel, Devizes
(they both also play in The Blue Dempseys who are regulars at the Cellars Bar). The aim
of the Blue Lizard Kings is to play good time music across the musical landscape
including Irish, swing jazz, rock and blues. The emphasis is on musical feel and interplay
between the instruments. They also like to arrange classic rock tunes in their own style,
this is reflected in their arrangements of The Who number ‘Behind Blue Eyes’ and the
Neil Young song ‘After the Gold Rush’ which are both featured on the CD ‘Bear Tracks’
which also includes four of their own original tunes. The CD was recorded in four hours
over two Sunday mornings in the Cellar Bar without dubbing or additional tracks. The Cd
reflects how the Lizard Kings play live although singer Nikki Mascell has recently joined
the band and there will be more emphasis on classic rock tunes in the future (without
losing the jig & reels that are an integral part of the bands repertoire) The CD is
dedicated to the memory of Alan Briars who was one of the founders of the Trowbridge
Village Pump Festival, which he ran for over 30 years - “A fine singer and man who loved
music and life”. For bookings phone - 01380 726852
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THE BUCKFEST 2010 - LIVE MUSIC 20th - 21st - 22nd AUGUST
This Festival will mark it’s fifth year, we have recently been updated so, starting Friday
20th from 1800 hrs to 12 midnight with an evening of Blues, Jazz, Rock and Punk,
spanning the years of some great music, with acts ranging from The Reoffenders, Matt
Dyer, Richard Kennedy, others t b c. Saturday 21st - ‘The Buckfest Rock ‘n’ Roll
Celebration’ with Mike and the Rhythm Stars, Class of 58, Johnny Menphis Trio, Gary
French Band, with Boppin Darrin and his son DJ’s and comparing this day. There will be
trade stands, classic cars plus lots more. Sunday 22nd ‘The Buckfest Showcase’ which
is open to all performers, from singers - songwriters, Fire Eaters, Jugglers, Comedians,
Bands, giving an ideal situation to perform on a proper festival stage,the organisers will
be inviting agents and promoters to attend, with the whole aim to expand and promote
live entertainment. Entertainers must register to perform (details below) There will also
be a stall set up on the Sunday for those performing to sell their Cd’s, Tee-shirts etc...
There will be space available to rent for traders interested in selling their wares, all
welcome, if you sell Rock ‘n’ Roll items CDs, Clothes, posters etc... Ideal venue.
So for more information - phone no’s, tickets on this event - www.buckfest.co.uk
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