Happy new decade

For those of you joining us tonight at the Marine, then we will celebrate with you in style. For our other readers, have a great night, stay safe and here's hoping we see you somewhere in the world in 2010.

Love from the Crush crew.

X

CRUSH UK, Weller, KatZ and Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers_ end of November and December 09

He we are again :) Before you get wrapped up in your festive activities here is what should be the final instalment of the adventures of CRUSH UK, Martin Weller, BobKatZ and Big 'Ed and The Red Rockers before the silly season starts :) All of us involved with the CRUSH UK alumni would like to say a massive thanks for your support whichever way, shape or form it has taken this year and in previous years and we hope to enjoy your company for as long as we are rocking. Ok, here's the menu – not a turkey in sight! Come on down and show some love if you can to CRUSH UK, Weller, KatZ & Big 'Ed and The Red Rockers. Gigs November and December 2009 November KatZ Friday 27th November SADDLERS ARMS Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798 9.15pm – 11.30pm Kids with parent/guardian welcome Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers - 1970's Party night Saturday 28th November FAMOUS OLD BARREL Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650 9pm - 11pm Kids with parent/guardian welcome Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers – Rock n roll party. Music from the 50's & 60's Sunday 29th November SADDLERS ARMS Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798 7pm – 9.15pm Kids with parent/guardian welcome WELLER plus Jules and a host of other great local artists VIBE EXTRAVANZA Monday 30th November EXETER PICTUREHOUSE 51 Bartholomew Street West, Exeter, Devon EX4 3AJ - 01392 285960 7pm – 11pm All welcome December WELLER plus local musicians lining up for a 'World Music' night Tuesday 1st December MANOR HOTEL The Beacon, Exmouth, Devon EX8 2AG - 01395 272549 8pm – 11pm Kids with parent/guardian welcome WELLER supporting fab Rock band STILLYANO Wednesday 2nd December MAMA STONE'S 1 Mary Arches Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 3BA - 01392 848485 9pm - 2am Admission £3 Cheap booze offers :) Over 18 WELLER with Bay FM 107.9 Exmouth's own local radio station EXMOUTH CHRISTMAS CRACKER The Strand Memorial, Exmouth, Devon EX8 4pm – 8pm All welcome Switching on the Christmas lights + Firework display CRUSH UK Friday 4th December FAMOUS OLD BARREL Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650 9pm (sharp!)- 11pm Kids with parent/guardian welcome CRUSH UK Saturday 5th December LANSDOWNE, 8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201 9.45pm – Midnight Over 18 WELLER Sunday 6th December CLIPPER 33-34 The Strand, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1AQ - 01395 279879 8.30pm – 10.30pm Kids with parent/guardian welcome KatZ Friday 11th December DRAKES, Fore Street, Topsham, Devon EX3 0HF - 01392 879898 9.15pm – 11.30pm Over 18 KatZ Saturday 12th December BOWLING GREEN 29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 6ST - 01392 678962 9.15pm – 11.15pm Over 18 KatZ Sunday 13th December EXMOUTH ARMS, 21 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PN - 01395 265292 8.30pm – 10.30pm Over 18 BIG 'ED & The Red Rockers Wednesday 16th December Private Function 5 – 9pm WELLER guest of Dave Green Thursday 17th December BICTON INN 5 Bicton St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 2RU - 01395 272589 9pm - 11pm Kids with parent/guardian welcome KatZ Friday 18th December PROSPECT INN The Quay, Exeter, Devon EX2 4AN- 01392 273152 9.30pm – 11.30pm Over 18 KatZ Saturday 19th December NEW QUAY INN Newquay Street, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DA - 01626 774145 9.15pm – 11.30pm Over 18 KatZ Sunday 20th December FIRST & LAST 10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE 01395 263275 6pm – 8pm Kids with parent/guardian welcome WELLER – Festive open mic night – All musicians (and normal people) welcome :) Monday 21st December FAMOUS OLD BARREL Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650 8.30pm – 11pm Kids with parent/guardian welcome WELLER plus Josie Lloyd and other great local musicians Tuesday 29th December MANOR HOTEL The Beacon, Exmouth, Devon EX8 - 01395 272549 8pm – 11pm Kids with parent/guardian welcome CRUSH UK – New Year's Eve party Thursday 31st December MARINE TAVERN 2 Marine Parade, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9DJ – 01626 865245 10pm – 12.30am Ticket only available from venue! As ever, admission to our shows is free unless stated. We recommend that you phone the venue for final confirmation before you travel. We sincerely hope to see you around :) Marv and the gang x Here's where it's all kept up to date: www.crushuk.com www.myspace.com/martinweller www.lemonrock.com/martinweller www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz www.lots2do.co.uk Look out for your free copy of ‘Scrumpy’ magazine

CRUSH UK alumni update November 2009

Hi all

Here’s a quick update on the adventures of: CRUSH UK,
Martin Weller, BobKatZ and Big 'Ed and The Red Rockers
for November 2009

Another proper Devon weekend ahead for CRUSH UK

We are back again for another proper visit to the
region. It was only last month when we played three
shows in the region, but we are breaking new ground
this time with our first ever performance in Muse's
home town of Teignmouth.

We'll be kicking off the weekend at the Kings Arms and
could use some support from the local posse Saturday
sees us at the Longbrook, Exeter and we round things
off with a home game at the Exmouth Arms on Sunday.

All in all it should be a cracker.

CRUSH UK - London show

We'd been going on about playing in the Republic for
ages and after a bit of aggro with Amnesty
International, etc. we enjoyed a really lovely evening
with an intimate crowd and even had comedian Lee Mack
as a warm up act

It was fun and if we're still around we'll see you in
another 5 years.

Open mic nights with Weller and co

Next up – tonight, Wednesday 4th November at Ashcombe
Village Club. Come on down and give us a rendition of
your favourite songs

A host of local artists have been presenting regular
Monday open mic nights at the Famous Old Barrel,
Exmouth for the last year and on Monday 9th November we
will be celebrating the first anniversary with Jeff
Lewis who started the ball rolling. A huge variety of
acts will be playing just one number each, so come and
see what it's all about.

Weller's next open mic event at the Barrel will be on
Monday 21st December, so brush the cobwebs off your
carols for a bit of a seasonal bash

Ok, here's the menu.

Come on down and show some love if you can to CRUSH UK,
Weller, KatZ & Big 'Ed and The Red Rockers.

Gigs November 2009

WELLER'S Open Mic night – all welcome
Wednesday 4th November
ASHCOMBE CLUB
Ashcombe, Devon EX7 0QD
8.30pm - 11pm

CRUSH UK
Friday 6th November
KINGS ARMS
Regent Street, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8SU - 01626
775268
9.30pm – 11.30pm
Over 18

CRUSH UK
Saturday 7th November
LONGBROOK
Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 1DG - 01392 257036
9pm – 11pm
Over 18

CRUSH UK
Sunday 8th November
EXMOUTH ARMS
21 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PN - 01395 265292
8.30pm – 10.30pm
Over 18

KatZ
Friday 13th November
FERRYBOAT INN
Fore Street, Shaldon, Devon TQ14 0DL - 01626 872340
9pm – 11pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER
Saturday 14th November
JOLLY SAILOR – 'Folly at the Jolly'
46 Northumberland Place, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DE -
01626 772864
4pm – 11pm
Fundraiser for Helen Foundation including: P Chadwick,
3 girls and it, Mr & Mrs Smith, James Lee & Smudger,
The Return and Temporary Mind

WELLER
Sunday 15th November
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
- 4pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

KatZ
Friday 20th November
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
9pm – 11pm
The KatZ will be showcasing 'new' material by the Cure,
Clash, Fine Young Cannibals, Who and more.
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

KatZ
Saturday 21st November
LANSDOWNE
8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201
9.45pm – Midnight
Over 18

WELLER
Thursday 26th November
ANCHOR
Cockwood, Devon EX6 8RA - 01626 890203
9pm – 11pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

KatZ
Friday 27th November
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798
9.15pm – 11.30pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

Big Ed & The Red Rockers - 1970's Party night
Saturday 28th November
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
9pm - 11pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

Big Ed & the Red Rockers – Rock n roll party
Sunday 29th November
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798
8pm – 10.30pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

As ever, admission to our shows is free unless stated.

We recommend that you phone the venue for final
confirmation before you travel.

We sincerely hope to see you around

Other news

USA 2010

CRUSH UK have started planning their trip to Oregon to
play a few festivals, the usual haunts and hopefully a
big ole garden party into the bargain in 2010.

We are looking forward to seeing our dear friends in
and around Portland next Summer.

Our schedule for 2010 is filling up nicely.

If you would like any of the acts to play at your
party, or special event, please get in touch as soon as
possible. We hate to disappoint, but we get asked to
play sometimes at such short notice and we have to say
no.

Provisional bookings with deposit are always welcome.

CRUSH UK recordings

We have crushed the prices of our downloads to just 30
pence (English) a track.

Now you can easily afford to pick and choose your
favourites from our catalogue.

Visit our store at http://www.crushuk.com/store.html to
buy the CRUSH
UK back catalogue including new remastered versions of
twenty classic
CRUSH UK cuts on CD or individual downloads:

‘CRUSH UK 99_09 – 10 years of CRUSH UK’

The Wholesome Hog

We work in partnership with Roz and Keith Partridge who
run the ‘Wholesome Hog’.

We can provide live entertainment while they offer a
wonderful venue, excellent catering and free-range
products to suit all tastes.

Check them out and book your event at a competitive
rate http://www.duckallerfarm.co.uk

Tell ‘em Weller sent you

Big thanks to you all for your support which helps to
keep music live!

Come and join Weller on Myspace, Facebook or Friends
reunited and Twitter.

We hope to see you out and about.

M x

Here's where it's all kept up to date:

www.crushuk.com
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lots2do.co.uk

Look out for your free copy of ‘Scrumpy’ magazine

Hell of a week ahead for the Crush alumni

Well we did the London thing, which was nice, but now
back in England we have a load of fun stuff coming up
with CRUSH UK, Weller, Big 'Ed & KatZ
including:

KatZ
Friday 30th October
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA
01395 276650
9pm sharp!
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

HALLOWEEN MONSTER BALL Feat. - BIG 'ED & THE RED
ROCKERS + special guests
Saturday 31st October
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA
01395 276650
9pm sharp!
Fang-cy dress a must
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER – Open mic night. All welcome
Monday 2nd November
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA
01395 276650
8.30pm – 11pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER – Open mic night. All welcome
Wednesday 4th November
ASHCOMBE CLUB
Ashcombe, Devon EX7 0QD
8.30pm - 11pm

CRUSH UK
Friday 6th November
KINGS ARMS
Regent Street, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8SU
01626 775268
9.30pm
Over 18

CRUSH UK
Saturday 7th November
LONGBROOK
Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 1DG
01392 257036
9pm
Over 18

CRUSH UK
Sunday 8th November
EXMOUTH ARMS
21 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PN
01395 265292
8.30pm
Over 18

You want variety, you've got it.

Here's hoping you can join us

All of us x

CRUSH UK - London show confirmed_24.10.9

CRUSH UK - London show confirmed

We've been banging on about playing in London (well Surrey if you want to nitpick) for ages and we are set to play our show on Saturday 24^th October at the Grey Horse, Kingston.

We really hope to enjoy your support.

Admission is a mere 5 quid and we will be playing a special set to celebrate 10 years of Weller, Dudley & Bell aka CRUSH UK.

Weller, CRUSH UK & BobKatZ update October 2009

Good day to you :)

Here’s the latest exciting update from Martin Weller, CRUSH UK & BobKatZ for October 2009!
Yeah, I know. The leaves are falling, it's getting dark at stupid o'clock, but never mind we have plenty of shows to entertain you.

Proper Devon weekend ahead for CRUSH UK

After what seems like months since our last proper visit to the region (what with the BobKatZ stealing the limelight :), there's a proper Exmouth bonanza this weekend for CRUSH UK. We will be playing at three of our favourite venues in the South West showcasing new material as well as our classic mix to the Devon faithful :)


CRUSH UK - London show confirmed

We've been banging on about playing in London (well Surrey if you want to nitpick) for ages and we are set to play our show on Saturday 24th October at the Grey Horse, Kingston. We really hope to enjoy your support. Admission is a mere 5 quid and we will be playing a special set to celebrate 10 years of Weller, Dudley & Bell aka CRUSH UK.


Introducing 'Big 'Ed and the Red Rockers'

The latest addition to the CRUSH UK alumni is party band 'Big Ed and the Red Rockers' (anyone remember 'Dragonfly'?) - Not content with Crush, the KatZ and a 'solo career' Weller decided to introduce another outfit who specialise in playing music from the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
It was just an idea that seems to have captured the imagination and old big head seems to be in demand :)
The musicians may changes from gig to gig, but the players are all quality and you might see some familiar faces in the line ups ;)


Open mic nights

Weller has been hosting open mic nights in Exmouth for a while, but the latest evening, a new venture at the Ashcombe Village Club was great fun and he has been invited to host another event on Wednesday 4th November. So you have plenty of time to brush up on your favourite songs and come and give us a star performance. 'Marnie' deserves a special mention for her showcase on September 24th. Marnie was terrific and we hope to see her at the club again.

The regular Monday open mic nights at the Famous Old Barrel, Exmouth are very successful, but there is always room for new talent, so feel free to drop by any Monday night from 8.30pm.

Ok, here's the menu.

Come on down and show some love if you can to Weller, KatZ & CRUSH UK.

Gigs October 2009

CRUSH UK
Friday 9th October
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

CRUSH UK
Saturday 10th October
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798
9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

CRUSH UK
Sunday 11th October
FIRST & LAST
10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275
6pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER
Friday 16th October
KING ARTHUR
31-33 Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9NB - 01458 831442
9pm
Over 18

BIG ED & RED ROCKERS - 1960s' PARTY – Dress to impress :)
Saturday 17th October
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

CRUSH UK
Saturday 24th October
GREY HORSE
46 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5EE - 0208 541 4328
8.30pm
£5 admission
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ
Friday 30th October
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

HALLOWEEN MONSTER BALL Feat. - Big 'Ed and the Red Rockers
Saturday 31st October
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
9pm
Fang-cy dress a must
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

As ever, admission to our shows is free unless stated.

We recommend that you phone the venue for final confirmation before you travel.

We sincerely hope to see you around :)


Other news

USA 2010

CRUSH UK have started planning their trip to Oregon to play a few festivals, the usual haunts and hopefully a big ole garden party into the bargain. It was great to hook up with Terry from Music Millennium in London for the Mott the Hoople shows and talk a bit of shop as well :)
We are looking forward to seeing our dear friends in and around Portland next Summer.


Our schedule for 2010 is filling up nicely.

If you would like any of the acts to play at your party, or special event, please get in touch as soon as possible. We hate to disappoint, but we get asked to play sometimes at such short notice and we have to say no.
Provisional bookings with deposit are always welcome.


CRUSH UK recordings

We have crushed the prices of our downloads to just 30 pence (English) a track.

Now you can easily afford to pick and choose your favourites from our catalogue.

Visit our store at http://www.crushuk.com/store.html to buy the CRUSH
UK back catalogue including new remastered versions of twenty classic
CRUSH UK cuts on CD or individual downloads:
‘CRUSH UK 99_09 – 10 years of CRUSH UK’


Dates for your diary

CRUSH UK’s 10th anniversary party
CRUSH UK - Saturday 24th October
GREY HORSE, 46 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5EE
0208 541 4328 – 8.30pm £5 admission



The Wholesome Hog

We work in partnership with Roz and Keith Partridge who run the ‘Wholesome Hog’.
We can provide live entertainment while they offer a wonderful venue, excellent catering and free-range products to suit all tastes.

Check them out and book your event at a competitive rate http://www.duckallerfarm.co.uk

Tell ‘em Weller sent you :)


Big thanks to you all for your support which helps to keep music live!


Come and join Weller on Myspace, Facebook or Friends reunited and Twitter.

We hope to see you out and about.

M x

Here's where it's all kept up to date:
www.crushuk.com
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lots2do.co.uk
Look out for your free copy of ‘Scrumpy’ magazine

WELLER @ Mama Stones, Exeter 28.9.9

WELLER @ Mama Stones, Exeter 28.9.9

Martin said: "I am delighted to have been invited to perform alongside another of Devon's finest rock acts 'Stillyano' at Mama Stones, Exeter on Monday 28th September 2009."

To most people Martin is probably better known for being part of CRUSH UK & BobKatZ, but for some time he has been steadily building a reputation as a dynamic solo artist.

Martin continued: “This is a great opportunity to play at such a prestigious venue with other great acts. I am looking forward to performing my own compositions to what will hopefully be a large and energetic audience”

Mama Stones
1 Mary Arches Street
Exeter
Devon
EX4 3BA
01392 848485
8pm
Admission Free

Weller's blend of passionate vocals and soulful to rock acoustic guitar styles are demonstrated on his recordings including latest CD ‘99_09’ and hit singles ‘Crush’ and ‘Meaning of life’, but to hear and see him at his best you have to experience him 'live' – no backing tapes!

An accomplished solo singer/guitarist, award winning songwriter and acclaimed recording artist, Weller also enjoys success with top bands: power pop trio CRUSH UK and pop/punk outfit BobKatZ.
Martin has performed with some of the best in the business: Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Peter Frampton, Dean Friedman, Chris Slade, Huw Lloyd Langton, Frampton Weller, Counterfeit Stones, T-Rextasy, Wizz Jones, Benny Gallagher, Lucie Diamond, Isaac Guillory, Clive Gregson, Leanie Kaleido, Skinny Molly & more, and confidently offers the best in professional live music entertainment.

A charismatic performer Martin says his biggest kick is “keeping an audience entertained”.

For more information e-mail mwcweller@googlemail.com call 07932 121266

Visit www.myspace.com/martinweller or www.lemonrock.com/martinweller

Weller, CRUSH UK, BobKatZ update_September 2009

Hello

I know it has been a while, but hopefully you have managed to survive :)

Here’s the latest from Martin Weller, CRUSH UK & BobKatZ for September 2009.

August was a month we will never forget for reasons good and bad. Thanks to everyone for their support through the rough times.

Highs

The highlights were our shows at the Dawlish Red Arrows Air Display and Topsham carnival.

Larkfest

Despite the drizzle Larkfest went well too with great performances by BobKatZ, Stillyano and CRUSH UK on the 'main stage' plus terrific acoustic acts in the yurt including Becky Brooks, Geoff Martin, Alison & Francine and many more.

Special thanks to Josie Lloyd who played and organised the musicians. Well done for managing not to thump Mike as well :)

We raised £600 for Hospiscare and WPSA into the bargain.

September has started quite well despite our cancelled show due to the MUSE boys' shows in Teignmouth.

Happy Days 50s night

Last Saturday's Rock n Roll night at the Famous Old Barrel featuring 'Big Ed and the Red Rockers' & 'MeerKatZ' was a blast. Next up will be a 60s night. It's great to be diverse! No prizes for guessing who 'Big Ed' is ;)

Open mic events

Weller will be hosting two open mic nights this month. Details below. If you would like to perform just let him know.

Weller would like to thank Mike Ellis for the invitation to play at a fund raiser for Devon Air Ambulance Trust at Cheriton Bishop. A really enjoyable day which again raised £1600 + :)

On a sour note, our London show at the Grove Tavern, Wimbledon scheduled for October 23^rd is off, so we are on the hunt for a replacement. All ideas for another venue welcome. Despite this late set back we hope the show at the Grey Horse will go ahead.

Ok, here's the menu. Come on down and show some love if you can to Weller, KatZ & CRUSH UK.

Gigs September/October 2009

BobKatZ - Friday 18^th September @ DRAKES, Fore Street, Topsham, Devon EX3 0HF - 01392 879898 – 9.15pm

Over 18

BobKatZ - Saturday 19^th September @ CRAWFORD HOTEL, 107 Alphington Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 8JD - 01392 668008 – 9.15pm

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER - Sunday 20^th September @ THE STABLE, Kilkhampton, Cornwall EX23 9QY - 01288 321010 – 9.15pm

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER'S Open mic night - Monday 21^st September @ FAMOUS OLD BARREL, Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650 – 8.30pm

Musicians - please e-mail Weller to book a slot.

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER'S Open mic night – Thursday 24^th September @ ASHCOMBE CLUB, Ashcombe, Devon EX7 0QD – 8pm

Guest appearances include: Alison & Francine and Barefoot Manoeuvre.

Musicians - e-mail Weller to book a slot

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ - Friday 25^th September @ SADDLERS ARMS, Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798 - 9.15pm

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ - Saturday 26^th September @ GLOBE INN, 39 Clifton Road, Exeter, Devon EX1 2BL- 01392 256491 – 9pm

Over 18

WELLER - Sunday 27^th September @ FAMOUS OLD BARREL, Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650 - 4pm

Lazy Sunday afternoon -

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER - Monday 28^th September @ MAMA STONES, Exeter

Supporting 'STILLYANO' - To be confirmed

October

BobKatZ - Friday 2^nd October @ STOKE ARMS, Prince Charles Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 7BZ - 01392 277702 - 9.15pm

Over 18

BobKatZ - Saturday 3^rd October @ BOWLING GREEN, 29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 6ST - 01392 678962 - 9.15pm

Over 18

CRUSH UK - Friday 9^th October @ FAMOUS OLD BARREL, Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650 - 9pm

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

CRUSH UK - Saturday 10^th October @ SADDLERS ARMS, Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798 – 9.15pm

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

CRUSH UK - Sunday 11^th October @ FIRST & LAST, 10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275 – 6pm

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ - Thursday 15^th October @ LONGBROOK, Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 1DG - Cancelled

WELLER - Friday 16^th October @ KING ARTHUR, 31-33 Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9NB - 01458 831442 – 9pm

Over 18

BIG ED & RED ROCKERS - Saturday 17^th October @ FAMOUS OLD BARREL, Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650 - 9pm

1960s' PARTY – Dress to impress :)

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

CRUSH UK - Friday 23^rd October @ GROVE TAVERN, 2 Morden Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 3BH - Cancelled

CRUSH UK - Saturday 24^th October @ GREY HORSE, 46 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5EE - 0208 541 4328 - 8.30pm

£5 admission

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ - Friday 30^th October @ FAMOUS OLD BARREL, Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650 - 9pm

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

HALLOWEEN MONSTER BALL Feat. - MARTIN WELLER BAND Saturday 31^st October @ FAMOUS OLD BARREL, Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650 - 9pm

Fang-cy dress a must

Kids with parent/guardian welcome

As ever, admission to our shows is free unless stated. We recommend that you phone the venue for final confirmation before you travel.

We sincerely hope to see you around :)

Other news

Our schedule for 2010 is filling up nicely. 

If you would like any of the acts to play at your party, or special event, please get in touch as soon as possible. We hate to disappoint, but we get asked to play sometimes at such short notice and we have to say no. 

Provisional bookings with deposit are always welcome.

CRUSH UK recordings

We have crushed the prices of our downloads to just 30 pence (English) a track. 

Now you can easily afford to pick and choose your favourites from our catalogue.

Visit our store at http://www.crushuk.com/store.html to buy the CRUSH

UK back catalogue including new remastered versions of twenty classic CRUSH UK cuts on CD or individual downloads: ‘CRUSH UK 99_09 – 10 years of CRUSH UK’

Dates for your diary

CRUSH UK’s 10th anniversary party

CRUSH UK - Saturday 24th October

GREY HORSE, 46 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5EE

0208 541 4328 – 8.30pm £5 admission

The Yhaalhouse Jamshed wiv David Cameron Dudley

Dudley has begun a stint at the Grove (South Wimbledon) every Month on Sunday afternoons between about 4 & 6pm.

The first show went really well and it's going to be slightly acoustic with a varied line up each week! - FREE ENTRY!

Check out Yhaalhouse aka David Cameron Dudley on Facebook - http://en-gb.facebook.com/people/Yhaal-House/653941310

Your events in 2009 and beyond – now booking 2010

CRUSH UK are fully booked for the rest of this year, however the KatZ and Weller still have 2 dates left this year, so please bear us in mind to perform at your events.

Sunday 18^th  October - KatZ/Weller

Sunday 27^th December - KatZ/Weller

We are always delighted to play at weddings, birthdays and other special occasions, but please book us early cos we hate to miss out.

House parties are another option. We don’t need much room :)

Our rates are reasonable starting from £80 for an acoustic solo performance, so let us know what you need and when and we’ll be happy to oblige if we can.

Plus we are always on the look out for new venues, so if there’s a place you think we’d fit in, just let us know and we’ll give it a whirl.

The Wholesome Hog

We work in partnership with Roz and Keith Partridge who run the ‘Wholesome Hog’. 

We can provide live entertainment while they offer a wonderful venue, excellent catering and free-range products to suit all tastes.

Check them out and book your event at a competitive rate http://www.duckallerfarm.co.uk

Tell ‘em Weller sent you :)

Big thanks to you all for your support which helps to keep music live!

Come and join Weller on Myspace, Facebook or Friends reunited and Twitter.

It’s all good fun!

We hope to see you out and about.

M x

Here's where it's all kept up to date....usually!!

www.crushuk.com

www.myspace.com/martinweller

www.lemonrock.com/martinweller

www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz

www.lots2do.co.uk

Look out for your free copy of ‘Scrumpy’ magazine

'Happy days' Rock n Roll party at the Barrel_12.9.9

'Happy days' Rock n Roll party at the Barrel On Friday 12th September, The Famous Old Barrel in Exmouth proudly presents an evening of 50s and 60s rock n roll classics performed live by 'Big Ed and the Red Rockers' plus 'The MeerKatZ'.

Kicking off at 8pm - put on your blue suede shoes, drain pipe trousers, grease back your hair (and that's just the women) then come and dance the night away to the songs of: Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Cochran, Dion, Elvis, Del Shannon and many more.

Free entry

Dress to impress for some serious fun!

Rock n Roll menu available.

Contact Natalie 01395 276650 for more details

Weller, Crush & KatZ August 2009

Good day

Here’s the latest from Martin Weller, CRUSH UK & BobKatZ for August 2009


We have enjoyed another month of good shows, great audiences and also helped to raise more money for charities including £2800 for Teenage Cancer Trust, so we’re happy :)

The Devon Air Ambulance Trust show with Thick as Thieves on Paignton Sea Front was terrific and the sun played it’s part.

Weller also played his first ‘Anti Slavery’ gig – www.antislavery.org - Who knew?

The Crush trip to Jersey was an experience :) We worked hard and did the job. Bing was a real asset taking on more of the set list than before and playing bouncer into the bargain.

The KatZ didn’t get to support the UK Subs or Quo, but they have been busy recording some of Weller’s new songs. Whatever next? :)

A special mention for honorary Kat, Ben Partridge who deputised on drums for Stewart. Ben did us proud once again.


OK, we’ve got a heavy schedule this month (say it how you like), so come on down and show some love if you can.


Weller, KatZ, CRUSH UK gigs July/August 2009

BobKatZ
Friday 31st July
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798
9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
New position for the band in the venue which will mean you will be able to actually see us!!

BobKatZ
Saturday 1st August
LANSDOWNE
8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201
9.45pm
Over 18

WELLER
Sunday 2nd August
Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World (CCANW) Outdoor stage, Haldon Forest Park, Devon EX6 7XR - 01392 832277
1pm
info@ccanw.co.uk www.ccanw.co.uk (for directions)
All ages’ show

WELLER
Sunday 2nd August
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
4pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ
Friday 7th August
FERRYBOAT
Fore Street, Shaldon, Devon TQ14 0DL - 01626 872340
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ
Saturday 8th August
VINTAGE
24 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8AQ - 01823 662369
9.30pm
Over 18

BobKatZ
Sunday 9th August
FIRST & LAST
10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275
6pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER’S Open mic night
Monday 10th August
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
8.30pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ
Friday 14th August
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ
Saturday 15th August
BOWLING GREEN
29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 6ST - 01392 678962
9.15pm
Over 18

BobKatZ
Sunday 16th August
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798
6pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ
Thursday 20th August
DAWLISH BANDSTAND
The Lawn, Lawn Terrace, Dawlish, Devon EX7 - 01626 863388
5pm
All ages’ show

WELLER
Thursday 20th August
ANCHOR, Cockwood, Devon EX6 8RA - 01626 890203
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ
Friday 21st August
MANOR HOTEL
2-4 Fore Street, Cullompton, Devon EX15 1JL - 01884 32281
10.15pm
Over 18

BobKatZ
Saturday 22nd August
SHIP HOTEL
High St, Crediton, Devon EX17 3LQ - 01363 777873
9.30pm
Over 18

WELLER
Friday 28th August
AEON festival 2009, Snooky Trust Stage
Shobrooke Park Estate, Crediton, Devon EX17 1DG
2pm
All ages’ show

CRUSH UK
Friday 28th August
LANSDOWNE
8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201
9.45pm
Over 18

BobKatZ
Saturday 29th August
TOPSHAM REGATTA
High Street, Topsham, Devon
8pm
All ages’ show

CRUSH UK, BobKatZ, Stillyano
Sunday 30th August
Private party
2pm
If you would like to come, please e-mail Martin for more details


As ever, admission to our shows is free unless stated. We recommend that you phone the venue for final confirmation before you travel.

We sincerely hope to see you around :)



Other news

New BobKatZ videos

Thanks to Bing for the recording of our performance at Saddlers Fest in May 2009.

We have more of this to come!!

www.crushuk.com



Talking of great music …….

CRUSH UK recordings

We have crushed the prices of our downloads to just 30 pence (English) a track.

Now you can easily afford to pick and choose your favourites from our catalogue.

Visit our store at http://www.crushuk.com/store.html to buy the CRUSH
UK back catalogue including new remastered versions of twenty classic
CRUSH UK cuts on CD or individual downloads:

‘CRUSH UK 99_09 – 10 years of CRUSH UK’


Dates for your diary

Dawlish

The KatZ will be performing on Dawlish Bandstand after the Air show on Thursday 20th August @ 5pm


Topsham

The KatZ have been invited to perform on Saturday 29th August
At: TOPSHAM REGATTA
High Street, Topsham - 8pm

This is a high profile and auspicious local event and we are honoured to have been chosen to play our brand of pop/punk for the masses.


Larkfest 2009

CRUSH UK, BobKatZ, Stillyano, Josie Lloyd, Geoff Martin, Nicola Howard, Francine Tullis, Mike Nuth and more will perform for charity at this ‘world love’ festival.

Sunday 30th August
LARKFEST, Mamhead
2pm – 8pm
Admission £5
This is essentially a private party, but if you would like to come along contact Weller for more information – damian@crushuk.com


CRUSH UK’s 10th anniversary parties:

CRUSH UK - Friday 23rd October
GROVE TAVERN
2 Morden Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 3BH
020 8543 2023 - 8pm + support

CRUSH UK - Saturday 24th October
GREY HORSE, 46 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5EE
0208 541 4328 – 8.30pm £5 admission


The Yhaalhouse Jamshed wiv David Cameron Dudley
Dudley has begun a stint at the Grove (South Wimbledon) every Month on Sunday afternoons between about 4 & 6pm.
The first show went really well and it's going to be slightly acoustic with a varied line up each week! - FREE ENTRY!
Check out Yhaalhouse aka David Cameron Dudley on Facebook - http://en-gb.facebook.com/people/Yhaal-House/653941310



Your events in 2009 and beyond – now booking 2010

CRUSH UK are fully booked for the rest of this year, however the KatZ and Weller still have a few available dates this year, so please bear us in mind to perform at your events.

Saturday 17th October - KatZ/Weller
Sunday 18th October - KatZ/Weller

Saturday 31st October - KatZ/Weller

Saturday 14th November - KatZ/Weller

Sunday 27th December - KatZ/Weller

We are always delighted to play at weddings, birthdays and other special occasions, but please book us early cos we hate to miss out.

House parties are another option. We don’t need much room :)

Our rates are reasonable starting from £80 for an acoustic solo performance, so let us know what you need and when and we’ll be happy to oblige if we can.

Plus we are always on the look out for new venues, so if there’s a place you think we’d fit in, just let us know and we’ll give it a whirl.


The Wholesome Hog

We work in partnership with Roz and Keith Partridge who run the ‘Wholesome Hog’.

We can provide live entertainment while they offer a wonderful venue, excellent catering and free-range products to suit all tastes.

Check them out and book your event at a competitive rate http://www.duckallerfarm.co.uk

Tell ‘em Weller sent you :)


Big thanks to you all for your support which helps to keep music live!


Come and join Weller on Myspace, Facebook or Friends reunited and now Twitter too.

It’s all good fun!

We hope to see you out and about.


M x


Here's where it's all kept up to date....

www.crushuk.com
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lots2do.co.uk

Look out for your free copy of ‘Scrumpy & Western’ magazine

CRUSH UK have left the building

For goodness sake stop raining!!

Hey ho.

We enjoyed playing to large and enthusiastic crowds at Chambers in Jersey. A massive pub was full both nights so hopefully they made loadsa money :)

A special mention for Bing who did herself proud particularly on 'Hot legs' and 'These boots are made for walkin'. Let's go girls :)

Dunno if we'll be back, but it was an experience!

CRUSH UK are out of the game for a few weeks now and Weller is busy with his solo shows and the KatZ.

The 'Martin Weller Band' is also in the pipeline for 2010.

It's all go and we hope to see you at the shows regardless who's in the line up :)

Stay dry and check out our old mate Dean Friedman on tour in the UK now!

Happy summer holidays

M x

Jersey here we come :)

Ok, so we don’t get to go the States this year, but are we really looking forward to our weekend on Jersey.

Our thanks go to the Reoffenders who put us on to the gig.

CRUSH UK will perform on

Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July

CHAMBERS
5 Mulcaster Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3NJ
01534 735405

Show starts at 11pm and goes through until 1am

If you are in the vicinity come and say hi :)

M x

Weller, KatZ & CRUSH UK update July 2009

Hola


Here’s the latest from Martin Weller, CRUSH UK & BobKatZ for July 2009


June was great for body, mind and soul with a wealth of great shows and loadsa money raised for a number of charities thanks to all three acts plus Bing and Sara, so we are feeling good :)

We will be involved in more fundraising events this month for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Devon Air Ambulance Trust, plus an exciting trip to Jersey - yes, it’s finally here ;)

More about all that later, but first…….


It’s show time

Weller, CRUSH UK, KatZ gigs July 2009
BobKatZ
Friday 3rd July
DRAKES
Fore Street, Topsham, Devon EX3 0HF - 01392 879898
9.15pm
Over 18

Teenage Cancer Trust Fundraiser
Featuring: Weller, Ellingtonia, Paul Downes, Joyce Gang, Dave Wood, Jeff Lewis, El Cojones and many more acts on two stages.
Saturday 4th July
BROOKLN
Brook Lane
Colaton Raleigh
Devon
EX10 0LJ
1.30pm - 7.30pm
All ages’ show
http://www.multimap.com/s/eVOwAVdT

BobKatZ
Saturday 4th July
CRAWFORD HOTEL
107 Alphington Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 8JD - 01392 668008
9.30pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

MARTIN WELLER - Hosts an open mic night.
Monday 6th July
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
Guests include: Geoff Martin, Lara Conley & Paddy

MARTIN WELLER
Friday 10th July
WHITE LION
26 High St, Bradninch, Devon EX5 4QL - 01392 881263
9.30pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ
Saturday 11th July
RAILWAY CLUB
Beacon Lane, Exeter, Devon EX4 7JF - 01392 204101
9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
Admission £3

DEVON AIR AMBULANCE TRUST FUNDRAISER
BobKatZ + Thick As Thieves
Sunday 12th July
PAIGNTON GREEN
Paignton Devon TQ4 6BG - 01392 466666
11am - 2.30pm
All ages

CRUSH UK
Friday 17th July
CHAMBERS
5 Mulcaster Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3NJ - 01534 735405
11pm
Over 18

CRUSH UK
Saturday 18th July
CHAMBERS
5 Mulcaster Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3NJ - 01534 735405
11pm
Over 18

BobKatZ featuring Ben Partridge on drums
Friday 24th July
KINGS ARMS
Regent Street, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8SU - 01626 775268
9.30pm
Over 18

BobKatZ featuring Ben Partridge on drums
Saturday 25th July
LONGBROOK
Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 1DG - 01392 257036
9.15pm
Over 18

BobKatZ
Friday 31st July
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798
9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

As ever, admission to our shows is free unless stated. We recommend that you phone the venue for final confirmation before you travel.

We sincerely hope to see you around :)



Other news

Clarefest 2009 – Best ever?

Wow, what an amazing day. All the acts were excellent and around £3,000 was raised for FORCE, Macmillan Nurses and Hospiscare.

Thanks to Paul Downes, Debbie and Terry, Dave Atherton and everyone who helped make it happen and to all of you who came along.

Word is that it might be happening again next year after all :)


Two night stand in Jersey for CRUSH UK

We are all set to head over the channel for two shows on Friday 17th July and Saturday 18th July @ CHAMBERS, 5 Mulcaster Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3NJ - 01534 735405 - 11pm

Recommended by The Reoffenders we are delighted to get an opportunity like this. We won’t be going Stateside for the foreseeable so this mini jaunt is a bonus. The Quails have been over recently and blew the place away, so there’s a challenge :)


Bay FM 107.9 – you can’t still vote for your local (Exmouth) radio station – www.bayfm.co.uk

Just for starters, we have published Weller’s interview with The Quails recorded on the gig guide 20th May 2009. Loads of chat and a stunning live performance from Max and Dan.

More snippets from Marnie, Katie Marie, Jules, Stuart Wills, Cole Stacey, TBA and Virtual Takeover will be up soon.

All at – www.crushuk.com


New BobKatZ videos

Thanks to Bing for the recording of our performance at Saddlers Fest in May 2009.

We have more of this to come!!

www.crushuk.com



Talking of great music …….

CRUSH UK recordings

We have crushed the prices of our downloads to just 30 pence (English) a track.

Now you can easily afford to pick and choose your favourites from our catalogue.

Visit our store at http://www.crushuk.com/store.html to buy the CRUSH
UK back catalogue including new remastered versions of twenty classic
CRUSH UK cuts on CD or individual downloads:

‘CRUSH UK 99_09 – 10 years of CRUSH UK’


Dates for your diary

KatZ & UK Subs

We are after a support slot with the Subs in July and will keep you posted.


KatZ and Quo

We are still waiting in the wings for a call to support the mighty Status Quo on Sunday 26th July @ Powderham Castle, Devon – whatever, it will be a great day :)


KatZ - Festivals

Dawlish

Subject to final confirmation, we will be performing on Dawlish Bandstand after the Air show on Thursday 20th August @ 5pm


Topsham

The KatZ have been invited to perform on Saturday 29th August
At: TOPSHAM REGATTA
High Street, Topsham - 8pm

This is a high profile and auspicious local event and we are honoured to have been chosen to play our brand of pop/punk for the masses.


Larkfest 2009

CRUSH UK, BobKatZ, Stillyano, Josie Lloyd, Geoff Martin, Nicola Howard, Francine Tullis, Mike Nuth and more will perform for charity at this ‘world love’ festival.

Sunday 30th August
LARKFEST, Mamhead
2pm – 8pm
Admission £5
This is essentially a private party, but if you would like to come along contact Weller for more information.


CRUSH UK’s 10th anniversary parties:

CRUSH UK - Friday 23rd October
GROVE TAVERN
2 Morden Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 3BH
020 8543 2023 - 8pm + support

CRUSH UK - Saturday 24th October
GREY HORSE, 46 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5EE
0208 541 4328 – 8.30pm £5 admission


The Yhaalhouse Jamshed wiv David Cameron Dudley
Dudley has begun a stint at the Grove (South Wimbledon) every Month on Sunday afternoons between about 4 & 6pm.
The first show went really well and it's going to be slightly acoustic with a varied line up each week! - FREE ENTRY!
Check out Yhaalhouse aka David Cameron Dudley on Facebook - http://en-gb.facebook.com/people/Yhaal-House/653941310



Your events in 2009 and beyond – now booking 2010

CRUSH UK are fully booked for the rest of this year, however the KatZ and Weller still have a few available dates this year, so please bear us in mind to perform at your events.

Sunday 6th September - KatZ/Weller

Saturday 17th October - KatZ/Weller
Sunday 18th October - KatZ/Weller

Saturday 31st October - KatZ/Weller

Saturday 14th November - KatZ/Weller

Sunday 27th December - KatZ/Weller

We are always delighted to play at weddings, birthdays and other special occasions, but please book us early cos we hate to miss out.

House parties are another option. We don’t need much room :)

Our rates are reasonable starting from £80 for an acoustic solo performance, so let us know what you need and when and we’ll be happy to oblige if we can.

Plus we are always on the look out for new venues, so if there’s a place you think we’d fit in, just let us know and we’ll give it a whirl.


The Wholesome Hog

We work in partnership with Roz and Keith Partridge who run the ‘Wholesome Hog’.

We can provide live entertainment while they offer a wonderful venue, excellent catering and free-range products to suit all tastes.

Check them out and book your event at a competitive rate http://www.duckallerfarm.co.uk

Tell ‘em Weller sent you :)


Twittering – what’s that about?

Oh well, everybody’s doing it, although no one is quite sure why, but if you Twitter, then so do I - MartinWWeller


Big thanks to you all for your support which helps to keep music live!


Come and join Weller on Myspace, Facebook or Friends reunited and now Twitter too.

It’s all good fun!

We hope to see you out and about.


M x


Here's where it's all kept up to date....

www.crushuk.com
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lots2do.co.uk

Look out for your free copy of ‘Scrumpy & Western’ magazine

It has been an amazing week with Weller, Hobson, Corser, CRUSH UK and BobKatZ helping to raise over £4,500 for a number of charities at the Mamhead Fete and Clarefest at the weekend and at the Marine Tavern open mic music event last night.

Although the total from last night isn't in yet, we helped to collect funds and raise awareness of 'Richard's Wish' a wonderful local charity that helps kids with cancer making some of their wishes come true.

The variety of musical styles was inspiring and the performances outstanding.

My thanks goes to Andy and Hilary for hosting the night and making the first donation; all of you who came and supported the event and to those who took the stage with such aplomb including: Dave Reed, Bing, Francine Tullis, Alison Foden, Roz (Superstar) Partridge, Ollie, Josie Lloyd and Geoff Martin.

It does your soul good

On a sad note.

RIP - Michael Jackon and Farrah Fawcett :(


And back to happy

Coming up this weekend...

If you haven't disappeared off to Glastonbury, then check Weller & KatZ out if you can :)

BobKatZ - Friday 26th June
SADDLERS ARMS, Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS
01395 272798 - 9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER - Saturday 27th June
DAWLISH BANDSTAND, The Lawn, Lawn Terrace, Dawlish, Devon EX7
01626 863388 - 1pm
All ages show

BobKatZ - Saturday 27th June
NEW QUAY INN, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DA
01626 774145 - 9.15pm
Over 15s with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ - Sunday 28th June
EXMOUTH ARMS, 21 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PN
01395 265292 - 8pm
Over 15s with parent/guardian welcome

Have a great weekend

M x

Dawlish musicians help make wishes come true

The Marine Tavern, Dawlish will be holding an open mic music night on Thursday 25th June 2009 starting at 9pm.

Local musicians including yours truly, who is playing host for the evening, will perform and everyone is welcome to come along, sing, play or just have fun and support a wonderful local charity ‘Richards Wish’.

Andy and Hilary who run the bar are terrific supporters of local causes with quizzes and other activities throughout the year. This time they selected ‘Richards Wish’, a charity that helps kids with cancer, making some of their wishes come true.

The open mic evening will be something different and special with people giving what they can afford for each song. Hopefully the more they like the performances, the more they will chip in :)

Open mic music night
Marine Tavern
2 Marine Parade
Dawlish
EX7 9DJ
01626 864245

Time: 9pm

Kids with parent/guardian welcome


About ‘Richards Wish’

Jo Cridge writes: "Richards Wish is a charity that we wanted to set up after losing our son Richard in September 2008.

Richard had Ewings Sarcoma (childhood form of cancer) he was diagnosed in July 2006, he had 2 solid years of chemotherapy but the cancer did not give in and Richard died aged 17.

We set up the charity in memory of Richard and decided its purpose is to give treats, activities, etc to children, teens and young adults with cancer.

So far we have bought Exeter City tickets, sent a young lad to Manchester United for the day, bought several lots of driving lessons for teenagers and have just bought 714 tickets for seven little girls and their families to see Angelina Ballerina at the Princess Theatre.

Richards Wish will do anything for youngsters to help them cope with cancer.

All money raised at the Marine Tavern open mic music night will be put to very good use.”

Richards Wish charity number is 1129676


M x

A hat trick for CRUSH and a spot of Country life this weekend

CRUSH are back in Devon for three shows this weekend.

Friday 19th June
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone EX8 5LS - 01395 272798 - 9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

Saturday 20th June
BEACH, Victoria Road, Exmouth EX8 1DR - 01395 272090 - 9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

Sunday 21st June
CLAREFEST – 10th and final festival in memory of Clare Millington
The Vines, Church Road, Lympstone EX8 5JT – 1pm to 7pm
All ages’ show
Admission £6 for local cancer charities
Bring a picnic and come prepared for English weather!

Other Clarefest artists: BobKatZ, Junkyard Angels, Joyce Gang, A38s, Boys from Melbourne Street, La La Lympstone and more to be confirmed

Plus +++

Mamhead Fete

Music, dancing, ram roast, beer tents, stalls, art, craft workshops, children's activities, noodle bar, skittles, cream teas, face painting, plants and flowers, dog agility, raffle and steam engines....plus various competitions throughout the day.....Also come and meet....Honey Bear from Crealy Adventure Park, Monty the Llama, Mitzy Maybe and the pig whisperer.

A great afternoon of fun for all the family.

Saturday, June 20, 2009
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Mamhead House Grounds
Mamhead
Devon
EX6 8HD
01626866297

Free admission

CRUSH UK, Weller & KatZ_Update June 2009

Hello again

I hope you had an amazing May.

It was totally mad down ‘ere in the West Country with a host of CRUSH UK, KatZ and Weller shows and a wonderful stint as presenter on Bay FM.

So now we’re into ‘Summer’ and as I write it’s overcast and chilly – ho hum :)


Ok, here’s what’s happening on the show front


Weller, CRUSH UK, KatZ gigs June 2009

CRUSH UK - Friday 5th June
FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth EX8 1JA - 01395 276650 - 9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

CRUSH UK - Saturday 6th June
LONGBROOK
Cowick Street, Exeter EX4 1DG - 01392 257036 - 9pm
Over 18

WELLER - Sunday 7th June
LORD NELSON
High Street, Topsham, EX3 0DU - 01392 873314 - 6pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ - Friday 12th June - Bradninch Music Festival
WHITE LION
26 High St, Bradninch EX5 4QL - 01392 881263 - 8pm
All ages

BobKatZ - Saturday 13th June
PROSPECT INN
The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AN - 01392 273152 - 9.30pm
Over 18

CRUSH UK - Friday 19th June
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone EX8 5LS - 01395 272798 - 9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

CRUSH UK - Saturday 20th June
BEACH, Victoria Road, Exmouth EX8 1DR - 01395 272090 - 9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

CRUSH UK - Sunday 21st June
CLAREFEST – 10th and final festival in memory of Clare Millington
The Vines, Church Road, Lympstone EX8 5JT – 1pm to 7pm
All ages’ show
Admission £6 for local cancer charities
Bring a picnic and come prepared for English weather!

Other Clarefest artists: BobKatZ, Junkyard Angels, Joyce Gang, A38s, Boys from Melbourne Street, La La Lympstone and more to be confirmed

WELLER - Thursday 25th June
MARINE TAVERN
2 Marine Parade, Dawlish EX7 9DJ - 01626 865245 – 8.30pm
Open mic night for charity – come on down and shine :)
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

BobKatZ - Friday 26th June
SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone EX8 5LS - 01395 272798 - 9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome

WELLER - Saturday 27th June
DAWLISH BANDSTAND
The Lawn, Lawn Terrace, Dawlish EX7 - 01626 863388 - 1pm
All ages’ show

BobKatZ - Saturday 27th June
NEW QUAY INN, Teignmouth TQ14 8DA - 01626 774145 - 9.15pm
Over 18

BobKatZ - Sunday 28th June
EXMOUTH ARMS, 21 Exeter Road, Exmouth EX8 1PN - 01395 265292 - 8pm
Over 18

Phew, I’m exhausted just looking at the list.

As ever, admission to our shows is free unless stated. We recommend that you phone the venue for final confirmation before you travel.

We sincerely hope to see you around :)



Other news

Two night stand in Jersey for CRUSH UK

We are all set to head over the channel for two shows on Friday 17th July and Saturday 18th July @ CHAMBERS, 5 Mulcaster Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3NJ - 01534 735405 - 11pm

Recommended by The Reoffenders we are delighted to get an opportunity like this. We won’t be going Stateside for the foreseeable so this mini jaunt is a bonus. The Quails have been over recently and blew the place away, so there’s a challenge :)


Bay FM 107.9

Thanks to all of you who listened in to the gig guide on Bay FM the last two weeks of May.

I had a blast and would like to thank my guests who included: The
Quails, Marnie, Katie Marie, Jules, Stuart Wills, Cole Stacey, Numb, TBA, Virtual Takeover and total rock chick Bev Tootell.

There were some stunning live performances on my shows and I will be publishing all of the broadcasts on www.crushuk.com so everyone can listen.


Talking of great music …….

CRUSH UK recordings

We have crushed the prices of our downloads to just 30 pence (English) a track.

Now you can easily afford to pick and choose your favourites from our catalogue.

Visit our store at http://www.crushuk.com/store.html to buy the CRUSH
UK back catalogue including new remastered versions of twenty classic
CRUSH UK cuts on CD or individual downloads:

‘CRUSH UK 99_09 – 10 years of CRUSH UK’


Dates for your diary

KatZ and Quo

We are still pursuing the opportunity to support the mighty Status Quo on Sunday 26th July @ Powderham Castle, Devon

Apparently they have a support act sorted, but we know his name and where he lives, so all is not lost ;)


KatZ - Festival Headliners

The KatZ have been invited to perform on Saturday 29th August
At: TOPSHAM REGATTA
High Street, Topsham - 8pm

This is a high profile and auspicious local event and we are honoured to have been chosen to play our brand of pop/punk for the masses.


Larkfest 2009

CRUSH UK, BobKatZ, Stillyano, Josie Lloyd, Geoff Martin, Nicola Howard, Francine Tullis, Mike Nuth and more will perform for charity at this ‘world love’ festival.

Sunday 30th August
LARKFEST, Mamhead
2pm – 8pm
Admission £5
This is essentially a private party, but if you would like to come along contact Weller for more information.


CRUSH UK’s 10th anniversary parties:

CRUSH UK - Friday 23rd October
GROVE TAVERN
2 Morden Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 3BH
020 8543 2023 - 8pm + support

CRUSH UK - Saturday 24th October
GREY HORSE, 46 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5EE
0208 541 4328 – 8.30pm £5 admission


The Yhaalhouse Jamshed wiv David Cameron Dudley
Dear all,I will be doing a musical stint at the Grove (South Wimbledon) every fortnight on Sunday afternoons between about 4 & 6 starting Sunday 14th June 2009.
It's going to be slightly acoustic with a varied line up (i.e. whoever I can talk into doing it each week!)
Expect a Laugh and a ukulele and Richard Jones (piano), Irish diddley, morris, ska, George Formby, Indian Harmonium, jazz chords, Little White Bull, Stylophone, UK Subs covers, Never Been Killed in a Car Crash, small amount of beatnik nonsense, lap steel, Je Ne Sais Pas ...Come down for a pint and bring your instruments/voices with you!
FREE ENTRY!
Check out Yhaalhouse aka David Cameron Dudley on Facebook


Your events in 2009 and beyond – now booking 2010

CRUSH UK are fully booked for the rest of this year, however the KatZ and Weller still have a few available dates this year, so please bear us in mind to perform at your events.

Sunday 12th July – Katz or Weller

Sunday 6th September - KatZ or Weller

Saturday 17th October – KatZ or Weller

Sunday 18th October – KatZ or Weller

Saturday 31st October – KatZ or Weller

Saturday 14th November – KatZ or Weller

Sunday 6th December - Weller

Sunday 27th December – KatZ or Weller

We are always delighted to play at weddings, birthdays and other special occasions.

House parties are another option. We don’t need much room :)

Our rates are reasonable starting from £80 for an acoustic solo performance, so let us know what you need and when and we’ll be happy to oblige if we can.

Plus we are always on the look out for new venues, so if there’s a place you think we’d fit in, just let us know and we’ll give it a whirl.


The Wholesome Hog

We work in partnership with Roz and Keith Partridge who run the ‘Wholesome Hog’.

We can provide live entertainment while they offer a wonderful venue, excellent catering and free-range products to suit all tastes.

Check them out and book your event at a competitive rate http://www.duckallerfarm.co.uk

Tell ‘em Weller sent you :)


Twittering – what’s that about?

Oh well, everybody’s doing it, although no one is quite sure why, but if you Twitter, then so do I - MartinWWeller


Big thanks to you all for your support which helps to keep music live!


Come and join Weller on Myspace, Facebook or Friends reunited and now Twitter too.

It’s all good fun!

We hope to see you out and about.


M x


Here's where it's all kept up to date....

www.crushuk.com
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lots2do.co.uk

Look out for your free copy of ‘Scrumpy & Western’ magazine

Weller in Portland, on Bay FM one more time & wiv da KatZ on Sunday

Dear reader

It has been a busy, but very fulfilling week on the wireless and all that.


Tomorrow (Friday) it’s back to the business of performing live music.

I will pay my first visit to Portland, Dorset.

I've been to Portland, Oregon 6,000 miles away, but this one is only about 2 hours drive.

If this Portland is a fraction as good as the US City I will be very happy :)

I hope you can come and show some love.

Friday 29th May
ROYAL PORTLAND, 40 Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset DT5 1LZ
01305 820559

Show starts @ 9pm


Bye bye bay FM – come back soon

Saturday 30th May between 2 and 4pm I will present the final Gig Guide on Bay FM 107.9 www.bayfm.co.uk

The show will feature a live performance from Exe Factor 2009 winners ‘Virtual Takeover’, so please tune in.


Then on Sunday 31st May the KatZ will be at the First & Last, Exmouth.
Show starts at 5pm.
Come on down for a gr8 mix of punk/pop classix.


Happy weekend

M x

Bay FM, Weller in Portland and more...

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

Ours was a great success and now it's back to the wireless for the last time this year - probably :)

Check out the Gig Guide on Bay FM 107.9 www.bayfm.co.uk 24/7 until Midnight on Saturday


This week's shows feat. yours truly

Tuesday 26th May – 6-8pm

Exe Factor winners – Virtual Takeover
N.U.M.B
Lara Conley & Paddy

Wednesday 27th May 6-8pm

Exmouth Shantyman Jeff Lewis
Jules & Stuart Wills
To Be Announced - Yes, that's the band name :)

I will be wrapping things up on Saturday between 2 and 4pm

On Friday I will pay my first visit to Portland, Dorset.
I've been to the one 6,000 miles away, this one is about 2 hours drive :) If this one is a fraction as good as the US City I will be very happy :)

I hope you can come and show some love
Friday 29th May
ROYAL PORTLAND
40 Fortuneswell
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1LZ

01305 820559

Show starts @ 9pm


Then on Sunday the KatZ will be at the First & Last, Exmouth starting at 5pm

Have a great week

M x