Ahh, the perfect day to catch up on correspondence - rain, rain, rain.
The first we’ve had for weeks in lovely Devon dontchya know.
I hope that life is good and that the rigours ain’t getting you down.
Here’s the latest on the music front from CRUSH UK, Martin Weller & BobKatZ
We are not ‘Twittering’ yet, but you can subscribe to our blog at
www.crushuk.com if you so wish.
A quick recap.
April was hard work, but we got paid and enjoyed playing, so what more
do we want? :)
The KatZ injected new (old) songs by: Muse, Squeeze, Specials, Ramones
and get this – a Weller /Thorman original ’56 special’.
Whatever next?
Oh yeah, Weller’s show at 11a, Xmf scheduled for Wednesday 29th April is off.
A special mention to: Josie Lloyd, Marnie and Katie Marie who were fab
guests at Weller’s open mic night at the Barrel on April 20th and to
previous guests Jules, Kimwei and Nicky Swann who were fantastic too.
Read the Jules, Swan, Kimwei write up at -
http://www.lemonrock.com/martinweller?page=reviews
There might even be another one on June 1st if Weller can get over himself :)
Here is the schedule for what we hope will be a fabulous May 2009
BobKatZ - Friday 1st May @ FAMOUS OLD BARREL
Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA
01395 276650 - 9pm
BobKatZ - Saturday 2nd May @ LANSDOWNE
8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ
01626 863201 - 9.45pm
Bank Holiday Monday 4th - TBC
BobKatZ - Friday 8th May @ FERRYBOAT INN
Fore Street, Shaldon, Devon TQ14 0DL
01626 872340 - 9pm
CRUSH UK - Saturday 9th May @ ASHCOMBE VILLAGE CLUB
Ashcombe Road, Ashcombe, Devon EX7 0QD
01626 864336 - 9pm
Non-members please contact Weller to reserve tickets priced £7 including food.
No tickets at the door – sorry :(
Cheap drinks, late bar and great atmosphere guaranteed.
Free after show party too :)
CRUSH UK - Friday 15th May @ PROSPECT INN
The Quay, Exeter, Devon EX2 4AN
01392 273152 - 9.30pm
Man, it’s taken us 15 years to get this gig, so please show some love :)
CRUSH UK - Saturday 16th May @ LANSDOWNE
8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ
01626 863201 - 9.45pm
CRUSH UK - Sunday 17th May @ PHOENIX
31 Exmouth Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PT
01395 269113 -8pm
WELLER - Tuesday 19th May @ BAY FM 107.9 FM
6 – 8pm
WELLER - Wednesday 20th May @ BAY FM 107.9 FM
6 – 8pm
BobKatZ - Friday 22nd May @ MANOR HOTEL
2-4 Fore Street, Cullompton, Devon EX15 1JL
01884 32281 - 9pm
Saturday 23rd May - TBC
BobKatZ - Sunday 24th May @ DOUBLE LOCKS
Canal Banks, Exeter, Devon EX2 6LT
01392 256947 - 3pm
BobKatZ - Monday 25th May @ SADDLERS ARMS
Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS
01395 272798 – 6pm
Plus Time Machine (3pm) & Freeway Split (4.30pm)
A free Festival with three great bands – outside - weather permitting
WELLER - Tuesday 26th May @ BAY FM 107.9 FM
6 – 8pm
WELLER - Wednesday 27th May @ BAY FM 107.9 FM
6 – 8pm
WELLER - Friday 29th May @ ROYAL PORTLAND
40 Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset DT5 1LZ
01305 820559 - 9pm
No, not Oregon I'm afraid, but a little nearer home this year :)
WELLER - Saturday 30th May @ BAY FM 107.9 FM
1 – 3pm
BobKatZ - Sunday 31st May @ FIRST & LAST
10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE
01395 263275 - 5pm
Admission to our shows is free unless stated.
Please phone the venue for final confirmation before you travel
We hope to see you around :)
Other news
Bay FM 107.9
Some of you may remember last year’s broadcast and Weller hosting the
gig guide.
Well he’s back and hopes you can tune in, text or e-mail your song
requests and questions for guests who will include new big thing, ‘The
Quails’.
Text Weller: 07947 211311 or e-mail martin.weller@bayfm.co.uk
Everyone is well up for it and once again we will be working hard to
promote the Exmouth Festival, local events and generally having a
great time.
Check out Bay FM 107.9 from Monday 18th May 2009
www.bayfm.co.uk - Text the studio 07947 211 311
e-mail the studio studio@bayfm.co.uk
Gig Guide_Bay FM 2009 – Hosted by Weller
Sponsored by Picks, Sticks, Strings & Things
Exeter Rd, Exmouth - 01395 227887
Broadcast dates:
Tuesday 19th May – 6-8pm
Guests - Marnie & Katie Marie playing live
Wednesday 20th May – 6-8pm
Guests - Chris Woods – Exmouth Festival Organiser
Plus The Quails playing live
Tuesday 26th May – 6-8pm
Guests - Battle of the bands winners
Wednesday 27th May 6-8pm
Guests – Jules & Kimwei (TBC)
Saturday 30th May – 1-3pm
Chris Woods – Exmouth Festival – success or no?
Other guests will (I hope) include Stillyano, Cole Stacey, Numb and
more local musicians, songwriters, venue owners, promoters and fans.
If all goes well and with your support and a fair wind Bay FM could
have a full time licence and start broadcasting in September 2009.
Talking of great music …….
CRUSH UK recordings
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’
Plus ……
BobKatZ live CD February 2009 - A surprise hit!
20 plus tracks of classic punk/pop all for £3 at KatZ shows.
Other dates to stick in your diary
June 2009
For the 10th and final time ….
CRUSH UK will be delighted to perform at
Clarefest 2009, Sunday 21st June @ The Vines (Opposite the Redwing),
Church Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5JT 1pm - 7pm
The event will also feature BobKatZ, Paul Downes and many more to
celebrate the life and memory of Clare Millington.
Admission is £6 - all for charity
July 2009
CRUSH UK Channel Island mini tour.
We are delighted to confirm our first visit to Jersey where will
follow in the footsteps of The Quails and The Reoffenders
CRUSH UK - Friday 17th July @ CHAMBERS, 5 Mulcaster Street, St Helier,
Jersey JE2 3NJ 01534 735405 - 9pm
CRUSH UK - Saturday 18th July @ CHAMBERS, 5 Mulcaster Street, St
Helier, Jersey JE2 3NJ 01534 735405 - 9pm
Sunday 26th July - BobKatZ @ Powderham Castle, Devon
Supporting Status Quo
Tickets £37.50
Well we can dream can’t we? :)
August 2009
BobKatZ - Saturday 29th August @ TOPSHAM REGATTA, High Street,
Topsham, Devon - 8pm
The big one?
CRUSH UK & BobKatZ - Sunday 30th August @ LARKFEST, Mamhead
2pm – 8pm
Admission £5
Contact Weller for more information.
October 2009
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
Your events in 2009 and beyond
We've got our first booking for 2010 - a wedding no less :)
We still have available dates this year, so please bear us in mind to
perform at your events.
BobKatZ, CRUSH UK or Weller are available on:
Monday 4th May
Saturday 23rd May
Saturday 30th May
Monday 31st August
Saturday 17th October
Saturday 31st October
Saturday 14th November
Sunday 6th December
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.
Keep your eyes and ears open for The Quails, Stillyano and my old
friend Dean Friedman who will be touring the UK in 2009.
Big thanks to you for your support which helps to keep music live!
Come and join Weller on Myspace, Facebook or Friends reunited. 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
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Review - '99-09': Ten Years Of CRUSH UK
CRUSH UK – 99-09: Ten Years Of CRUSH UK
Review published here: http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-crush-uk-99-09-ten-years-of.html
CRUSH UK have been doing their thing for ten years now. The UK based trio have four albums, a number one single (Crush), and a top ten hit (Meaning Of Life) to their name, as well as a loyal following in both the UK and the United States. Lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter Martin Weller drives the band as a creative force, but drummer Rick bell and bassist Dave Dudley add that extra magic that turn CRUSH UK from a singer/songwriter project into a vibrant ensemble.
CRUSH UK will complete their fifth studio album in 2009. The as-yet-unnamed project figures to mix CRUSH UK’s usual influences of Pop, Punk, Country, Blues and Rock. In the meantime, CRUSH UK is offering a best of CD through their website called 99-09: Ten Years Of CRUSH UK.
99-09 has some very worthwhile songs you'll want to hear. Strange Love is a real gem. Weller's urgent vocal style works well in an acoustic pop song that deserves some serious attention. Reach Out is another great acoustic pop construct. Reach Out will have your toes tapping and you'll find yourself singing along, particularly to the infectious chorus. Pop Song is a frenetic 1960's style rocker that is truly a fun listen.
My personal favorite song on 99-09 is Tall Society, a deliciously infectious, Beatles-esque tune you won't be able to get out of your head. Crush UK gives us a remarkably compact pop arrangement on Meaning Of Life, another song you'll have a hard time getting out of your head.
CRUSH UK goes almost Rockabilly on Enjoy The Moment, one of the best light moments in their catalog. Other song highlights include Greedy Martine, Today & Tomorrow, Stronger and Outrageous.
Whether you're already acquainted with CRUSH UK or you've never heard of them before, it’s worth your time to check out 99-09. I have to admit that I'd heard of them before but never listened to any of their music. There are some great musical nuggets there for those who take the time to listen.
Rating: 4 Stars (Out of 5)
You can learn more about CRUSH UK at http://www.crushuk.com/, where you can purchase a copy of 99-09: Ten Years Of CRUSH UK in their store.
Posted by Wildy at 5:10 AM
Labels: CRUSH UK, Frampton Weller, Peter Frampton, Peter Groves, Staring Into Space, The Beatles, The Fear
Review published here: http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-crush-uk-99-09-ten-years-of.html
CRUSH UK have been doing their thing for ten years now. The UK based trio have four albums, a number one single (Crush), and a top ten hit (Meaning Of Life) to their name, as well as a loyal following in both the UK and the United States. Lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter Martin Weller drives the band as a creative force, but drummer Rick bell and bassist Dave Dudley add that extra magic that turn CRUSH UK from a singer/songwriter project into a vibrant ensemble.
CRUSH UK will complete their fifth studio album in 2009. The as-yet-unnamed project figures to mix CRUSH UK’s usual influences of Pop, Punk, Country, Blues and Rock. In the meantime, CRUSH UK is offering a best of CD through their website called 99-09: Ten Years Of CRUSH UK.
99-09 has some very worthwhile songs you'll want to hear. Strange Love is a real gem. Weller's urgent vocal style works well in an acoustic pop song that deserves some serious attention. Reach Out is another great acoustic pop construct. Reach Out will have your toes tapping and you'll find yourself singing along, particularly to the infectious chorus. Pop Song is a frenetic 1960's style rocker that is truly a fun listen.
My personal favorite song on 99-09 is Tall Society, a deliciously infectious, Beatles-esque tune you won't be able to get out of your head. Crush UK gives us a remarkably compact pop arrangement on Meaning Of Life, another song you'll have a hard time getting out of your head.
CRUSH UK goes almost Rockabilly on Enjoy The Moment, one of the best light moments in their catalog. Other song highlights include Greedy Martine, Today & Tomorrow, Stronger and Outrageous.
Whether you're already acquainted with CRUSH UK or you've never heard of them before, it’s worth your time to check out 99-09. I have to admit that I'd heard of them before but never listened to any of their music. There are some great musical nuggets there for those who take the time to listen.
Rating: 4 Stars (Out of 5)
You can learn more about CRUSH UK at http://www.crushuk.com/, where you can purchase a copy of 99-09: Ten Years Of CRUSH UK in their store.
Posted by Wildy at 5:10 AM
Labels: CRUSH UK, Frampton Weller, Peter Frampton, Peter Groves, Staring Into Space, The Beatles, The Fear
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