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
Friday, June 26, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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
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
Thursday, June 4, 2009
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
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
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