Thursday, December 23, 2010
Have a rock n roll merry old time ;)
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
CRUSH UK back with a bang this weekend
EXE AID - Cancer support fundraiser
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Weller solo & The KatZ this weekend
If you fancy braving the weather, it would be great to enjoy your support at one or both shows this weekend.
WELLER - Friday 10th December @ JOLLY SAILOR, 46 Northumberland Place, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DE - 01626 772864 – 9pm
KatZ - Saturday 11th December @ SWAN INN, Strand, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5ET – 01395 270403 – 9.15pm
Stay safe and warm :)
M x
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Two KatZ and a Big 'Ed this weekend
Variety being the spice of life.....
Have this 
KatZ - Friday 3rd December @ NEW QUAY INN, Newquay Street, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DA - 01626 774145 - 9.15pm
KatZ - Saturday 4th December @ EXMOUTH ARMS, 21 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PN - 01395 265292 – 8.30pm
Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers - Sunday 5th December @ FIRST & LAST, 10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275 - 6pm
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
The return of Big 'Ed
Playing a fine selection of favs from the past 50 years, 'Last of the Summer wine promotions' presents...
Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers - Friday 26th November @ THE PARK, 114 Exeter Rd, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1QH - 01395 279667 - 9pm
Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers - Saturday 27th November @ SWAN INN, Church St, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5ET - 01395 270403 - 9pm
Feat. Dee - vocals, Tony - bass, Richard - drums & 'Ed vocals and guitars.
Serious fun :)
M x
Thursday, November 18, 2010
A (slightly) quieter one :)
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
KatZ go for three this weekend
Weller's uvva band The BobKatZ will perform punk/pop at the following shows:
KatZ - Friday 12th November @ FAMOUS OLD BARREL, Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
KatZ - Saturday 13th November @ SHIP HOTEL, High St, Crediton, Devon EX17 3LQ - 01363 777873 - 9pm
KatZ - Sunday 14th November @ FIRST & LAST, 10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275 - 6pm
Get ready to rumble :)
M x
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
CRUSH UK world tour
Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers - Saturday 6th November @ BEACH, Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1DR - 01395 272090 - 9pm
KatZ - Friday 12th November @ FAMOUS OLD BARREL, Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
KatZ - Saturday 13th November @ SHIP HOTEL, High St, Crediton, Devon EX17 3LQ - 01363 777873 - 9pm
KatZ - Sunday 14th November @ FIRST & LAST, 10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275 - 6pm
KatZ - Friday 19th November @ FERRYBOAT INN, Fore Street, Shaldon, Devon TQ14 0DL - 01626 872340 - 9pm
Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers - Friday 26th November @ THE PARK, 114 Exeter Rd, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1QH - 01395 279667 - 9pm
Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers - Saturday 27th November @ SWAN INN, Church St, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5ET - 01395 270403 - 9pm
KatZ - Friday 3rd December @ NEW QUAY INN, Newquay Street, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DA - 01626 774145 - 9.15pm
KatZ - Saturday 4th December @ EXMOUTH ARMS, 21 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PN - 01395 265292 – 8.30pm
Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers - Sunday 5th December @ FIRST & LAST, 10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275 - 6pm
WELLER - Friday 10th December @ JOLLY SAILOR, 46 Northumberland Place, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DE - 01626 772864 – 9pm
KatZ - Saturday 11th December @ @ SWAN INN, Church St, Lympstone EX8 5ET – 01395 270403 - 9pm
And we're back....
CRUSH UK – Friday 17th December @ FIRST & LAST, 10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275 – 8.30pm
CRUSH UK - Saturday 18th December @ LANSDOWNE, 8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201 – 9.45pm
WELLER – Sunday 19th December @ CLIPPER, 33-34 The Strand, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1AQ - 01395 279879 – 8.30pm
KatZ - Friday 31st December @ FARMERS INN, West Hatch, Taunton, Somerset TA3 5RS - 01823 480480 - 10pm
Now booking remaining dates in 2011, so gis a shout if you are planning a bash and you would like us to play :)
Weller and the gang x
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
CRUSH UK weekend ahead
Saturday 23rd October @ EXMOUTH ARMS, 21 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PN - 01395 265292 - 8.30pm
It would be great to see some familiar, not to mention new faces in the audience :)
All the best from the Crush crew
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Weller & KatZ support Exe Aid_26.9.10
Martin Weller and The BobKatZ are proud to support Exe Aid 26.9.10
A host of local bands, DJs and solo performers are preparing to present an all day music event to raise funds for Haiti and local charity, Soundwaves.
Sunday 26th September
EXMOUTH PAVILION
Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ - 01395 22247
2pm - Midnight
Admission £10
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
CRUSH UK were involved in the highly successful Haiti benefit concert at the Pavilion, Exmouth in January this year when more than £4000 was raised for the Haiti disaster appeal.
This reminded some of the successful Exe Aid concerts of the late 80's and early 90's when local musicians, of all ages and genres, came together to put on an annual event at the Pavilion.
So, it was proposed to resurrect the idea and the response has been fantastic.
The result is the Exe Aid event, this Sunday 26th September at Exmouth Pavilion.
Electric bands will perform in the hall with DJ sets between acts.
Acoustic acts will play in the bar with even more activities out on the lawn.
It will be a day for all the family to enjoy in a safe and fun environment.
Live on the main stage:
2pm TBC
2.45 Paul Strange Quartet
3.30 Jake the Dog
4.15 EMP
5pm Fireflies
5.45 Nashville Rash
6.30 Goliath
7.15 TBC
8pm The Parade
8.45 Maerkatz
9.30 BobkatZ
10.15 The Beacons
11pm Souled
Acoustic area: The Beacon vaults jam band, plastic paddies, Tim Page and Beckah Billington, Adam Sweet, Chris and Belinda, Bobby and Dave, Martin Weller (4pm), Dave Green, Steve Graham, Robbo, Malcolm, Laurie Ward, Becky Brookes , An evening without James Taylor, Lara Conley, Tobias Ben Jacob, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin plus Simon Watton.
Here's hoping some fans of the CRUSH UK alumni can come down for part or all of the day :)
Monday, September 6, 2010
CRUSH UK update September 2010
Welcome to the CRUSH UK update for September 2010
Well the gods smiled on us this summer and all the festivals and open air events we performed at were blessed with great weather.
We have already booked a few shows for 2011 and it wont take long for the schedule to fill up.
As I say every year, please contact me/us as early as possible if you want us to play at your event. The message seems to have started to get through, but it's always as well to keep mentioning it to avoid disappointment – yours and ours :)
Headline news
The Exmouth Festival keeps a rollin
Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers + E.M.P + The Beacons + The Maratones + Open mic guests will appear on Sunday 19th September in Manor Gardens, Exmouth from 2 – 6.30pm for what will almost certainly be the last show in the park this year.
The quality of performances right through the Summer has been unbelievably high and four of Exmouth's finest bands intend to keep the standard right up there.
All funds raised at the show will go towards next year's festival.
Bring a rug, picnic, umbrella, etc. and enjoy.
The return of Exe Aid
The following Sunday 26th September sees the BobKatZ on the main stage and Weller in the foyer of Exmouth Pavilion performing as part of 'Exe Aid' to raise funds for the rebuilding of Haiti and 'Soundwaves' a local music charity.
Exe Aid was started in 1985 as part if Live Aid and once again there will be a host of great bands and acts who will play all day in two parts of the venue, so all tastes will be catered for.
£10 admission is a very modest admission price for what will be an amazing day.
CRUSH UK in Oregon 2011?
It's time to sort out our visit to see the good folks of Oregon again. We were sad not to have made it this year, but there are even more good reasons to get back there next year. Terry, Don et al expect a call :)
Web stuff
www.crushuk.com is alive and kicking with new pix, videos and free downloads, plus of course our back catalogue of recordings.
'Proper Job'
CRUSH UK's recordings for the provisionally titled new album 'Proper job' are in the early stages and there are some cracking new songs about to emerge as well as a couple of re-records of old favs and some crazy covers all delivered in a Crush stylie :)
We hope to see you at our September & October shows
CRUSH UK
Saturday 11th September
LANSDOWNE
8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201
9.45pm
Over 18
CRUSH UK
Sunday 12th September
FIRST & LAST
10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275
6pm
Over 18
MARTIN WELLER
Friday 17th September
JOLLY SAILOR
46 Northumberland Place, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DE - 01626 772864
9pm
Over 18
BobKatZ
Saturday 18th September
BOWLING GREEN
29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 6ST - 01392 678962
9.15pm
Over 18
Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers + E.M.P + The Beacons + The Maratones + Open mic guests
Sunday 19th September
MANOR GARDENS
Imperial Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8
2pm – 6.30pm
All welcome
BobKatZ
Friday 24th September
NEW QUAY INN
Newquay Street, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DA - 01626 774145
9.15pm
Over 18
BobKatZ + Future Pilot, Paul Strange Quartet, EMP, Fireflies, Nashville Rash, One Man Down, The Parade, The Beacons, Souled Out - supporting the rebuilding of Haiti & local charity 'Soundwaves'
Sunday 26th September
EXMOUTH PAVILION
Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ - 01395 22247
12 noon – 11pm
Admission £10
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
October
BobKatZ
Friday 1st October
DRAKES
Fore Street, Topsham, Devon EX3 0HF - 01392 879898
9.15pm
Over 18
BobKatZ
Saturday 2nd October
SHIP HOTEL
High St, Crediton, Devon EX17 3LQ - 01363 777873
9pm
Over 18
BobKatZ
Friday 8th October
FERRYBOAT INN
Fore Street, Shaldon, Devon TQ14 0DL - 01626 872340
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
CRUSH UK
Friday 22nd October
NEW QUAY INN
Newquay Street, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8DA - 01626 774145
9.15pm
Over 18
CRUSH UK
Saturday 23rd October
EXMOUTH ARMS
21 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PN - 01395 265292
8.30pm
Over 18
BobKatZ
Saturday 30th October
LANSDOWNE
8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201
9.45pm
Over 18
Admission to all shows is free unless stated.
We recommend that you phone the venue for final confirmation before you travel and sincerely hope to see you around :)
Thanks as ever for your support.
Marv and the gang x
Here's where it's all kept up to date:
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lemonrock.com/bigedtheredrockers
www.lots2do.co.uk
Look out for your free copy of ‘Scrumpy’ magazine too
Friday, July 30, 2010
Welcome to the CRUSH UK update for August 2010
We hope you are enjoying a fine summer
Headline news
Tonight's gig (30.7.10) at the Saddlers, Lympstone is cancelled.
Apologies for the late notice, but that's the business of music!
Weller gets to present the Youth Music 'Best Newcomer' award at Exmouth Pavilion tonight instead, so all is not lost.
Now for the good news :)
'Tis the season for festivals and fund-raising and it's always a good feeling to do what you love and help to raise money for charity into the bargain.
Clarefest, Lympstone_20.6.10
A stunning line-up of musicians played to raise money for cancer charities in the memory of Clare Millington who died of the disease in 1999.”
Paul Downes, Flaming Thistles, Topsham Rock School, Joyce Gang, CRUSH UK, Clarion Clarinet Quartet, Junkyard Angels, Broken English, A38s, Harry Dearsley and Eat The Rich put on quality performances helping to raise £2,000 on a gorgeous day in June.
Music For Life_3.7.10 @ Beer Albion FC
Weller, Adam Sweet + Perfect Strangers, Laurie Ward, Jamie Gould and Steve Graham were among the acts that played on another sunny day in Beer, Devon. More than £10,000 was raised by a big crowd that supported the day for the Teenage Cancer Trust among other causes.
'The Sherry Morning', Lympstone_25.7.10
As it turned out, the final event that has helped to raise awareness and funds for the anti slavery campaign over the last thirty two years. This cosy and friendly event held in a back garden in Lympstone has outgrown the venue and may or may not move elsewhere next year.
The Exmouth contingent feat. Nigel Challis, Laurie Ward, Becky Brooks, Malcolm Horton and the inimitable Jeff Lewis did a great job entertaining folks on yet another beautiful day.
It makes such a difference when the sun shines :)
Other stuff
All the recent shows have been most enjoyable with the hat trick of Crush gigs at the Barrel, Lansdowne and First and Last possibly three of the best we have ever played!
CRUSH UK were due to head off to Oregon in August, but circumstances have dictated otherwise. So the landscape has changed somewhat, but there's still plenty of activity to follow.
www.crushuk.com is alive and kicking with new pix and videos posted and of course our back catalogue of recordings.
We are beginning to book shows in 2011, so if you want any of the acts at your event, please get in touch.
Show time
CRUSH UK
Saturday 31st July
BEACH HOTEL
Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1DR - 01395 272090
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
August
WELLER
Sunday 1st August
THE STABLES
Penstowe Park, Kilkhampton, Cornwall EX23 9QY - 01288 321010
9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
WELLER + Becky Brooks and more
Sunday 15th August
MANOR GARDENS
Imperial Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8
12noon – 3pm
All welcome
KatZ
Saturday 28th August
CRAWFORD HOTEL
107 Alphington Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 8JD - 01392 668008
9.15pm
Over 18
WELLER
Sunday 29th August
THE STABLES
Penstowe Park, Kilkhampton, Cornwall EX23 9QY - 01288 321010
9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
September
KatZ
Saturday 4th September
EXMOUTH ARMS
21 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PN - 01395 265292
8.15pm
Over 18
KatZ
Sunday 5th September
MAMHEAD ORANGERY
Mamhead, Devon EX7
12 noon - 4pm
Admission £25. Kids under 16 free.
Ticket information on request.
CRUSH UK
Saturday 11th September
LANSDOWNE
8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201
9.45pm
Over 18
CRUSH UK
Sunday 12th September
FIRST & LAST
10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275
6pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
We recommend that you phone the venue for final confirmation before you travel and sincerely hope to see you around :)
Thanks as ever for your support.
Marv and the gang x
Here's where it's all kept up to date:
www.lemonrock.com/crushuk
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lemonrock.com/bigedtheredrockers
www.lots2do.co.uk
Look out for your free copy of ‘Scrumpy’ magazine too
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
CRUSH UK update June & July 2010
Welcome to the CRUSH UK update for June & July 2010
Hello again
We hope life is good.
Headline news
Clarefest 2010 – too good to miss
Due to overwhelming demand, 'Clarefest' is back on Sunday 20th June with another stunning line-up of musicians playing to raise money for cancer charities in the memory of Clare Millington who died of the disease in 1999.”
Times and running order:
2pm - Paul Downes
2.15pm – The Flaming Thistles
2.45pm – The Topsham Rock School
3.15pm - The Joyce Gang
3.45pm – CRUSH UK
4.15pm - The Clarion Clarinet Quartet
4.45pm - The Junkyard Angels
5.15pm – Broken English
5.45pm – A38s
6.15pm – Harry Dearsley
6.45pm – Eat The Rich
7.30 - Finish
Clarefest has been running since 1999 and hosts Terry and Debbie Chetwood are giving their garden over to the event once more. Clare's son, Nick Millington has organised the event with critical support from Paul Downes, Dave Atherton and a host of others that work to make the day such a joy for supporters and performers.
The first act will start around 2pm with music, fun and fund-raising going on until 7.30pm. The admission price of £6 (pay on entry) will be distributed between Macmillan, Hospiscare and the 'Force' cancer charity.
Happening this year on Sunday 20th June at:
West Wing
Varnes
Church Road (opposite the Redwing Pub)
Lympstone
Devon
EX8 5JT
Clarefest attracts villagers, internationally renowned musicians and supporters from all over the country. Bring a picnic, ground sheet, sun tan lotion, hat, woolly, raincoat and loadsa dosh.
All we need is the sun to shine and it will be perfect :)
Exmouth Festival
Wow, what an incredible experience. Chris Woods and his team did an amazing job pulling together dozens of acts representing all genres of music over nine days. I have never enjoyed a festival quite so much. Great atmosphere, quality performances and all for free in the Manor Gardens and other local venues. Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers got the crowd on their feet on Bank Holiday Monday and I really hope CRUSH UK, BobKatZ, Weller & Big 'Ed can be part of the 2011 extravaganza.
Bay FM 107.9 FM, Exmouth's local radio station did a fine job MC-ing and broadcasting some of the live acts. Hopefully the station will be back on air again next year.
Saddlersfest, Saddlers Arms, Lympstone
The sun shone and the music was incredible at this year's pre Exmouth Festival event. Jamie Gould, Adam Sweet, Laurie Ward band, The Beacons and Workshy Rabbit put on terrific performances out in the garden followed by Wired and the BobKatZ rounding the day of in style in the Saddlers. We hope to include Saddlersfest in the actual Exmouth Festival programme next time around.
Website
We have decided to keep the CRUSH UK website up and running. We looked at ways of managing the content and huge archive elsewhere and gave up :) So, you can still find us at www.crushuk.com
There have been a few changes to our schedule, so please check what we are up to before you travel.
June
KatZ
Saturday 19th June
PROSPECT INN, The Quay, Exeter, Devon EX2 4AN - 01392 273152
9.30pm
Over 18
CRUSH UK - on stage at 3.45pm + a host of other acts
Sunday 20th June
CLAREFEST - cancer fund-raiser, The Vines, Church Street, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5JT
2pm – 7.30pm
Admission £6
All welcome
WELLER + Jay McAllister, Patrick Strover, Gina Bentley, The Maratones, Daniel Bradford Jones and more!
Saturday 26th June
BLACKMORE THEATRE, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 2RU - 01395 276881
Doors 6.30pm
Admission £5
All welcome
July
KatZ
Friday 2nd July
LANSDOWNE, 8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201
9.45pm
Over 18
WELLER + Adam Sweet, Laurie Ward, Jamie Gould and more guests
Saturday 3rd July
MUSIC 4 LIFE, BEER ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB, Stovar Long Lane, Beer, Devon EX12 3DY - 01297 24324
12 noon till Midnight.
Tickets (adults) £6.50 advance £8 door - http://www.music4lifeatbeer.com/tickets/tickets.html
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
CRUSH UK
Friday 9th July
FAMOUS OLD BARREL, Princess Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JA - 01395 276650
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
CRUSH UK
Saturday 10th July
LANSDOWNE, 8 Park Road, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9LQ - 01626 863201
9.45pm
Over 18
CRUSH UK – World cup final warm up
Sunday 11th July
FIRST & LAST, 10 Church St, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 263275
5pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
KatZ
Friday 16th July
DRAKES, Fore Street, Topsham, Devon EX3 0HF - 01392 875172
9.15pm
Over 18
Big 'Ed & The Red Rockers - 60s, 70s & 80s night
Saturday 17th July
11a, Church Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PE - 01395 223195
9pm
Over 18
WELLER
Sunday 18th July
THE STABLES, Kilkhampton, Cornwall EX23 9QY - 01288 321010
9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
CRUSH UK
Friday 30th July
SADDLERS ARMS, Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon EX8 5LS - 01395 272798
9.15pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
CRUSH UK
Saturday 31st July
BEACH, Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1DR - 01395 272090
9pm
Kids with parent/guardian welcome
We recommend that you phone the venue for final confirmation before you travel and sincerely hope to see you around :)
Thanks as ever for your support.
Marv and the gang x
Here's where it's all kept up to date:
www.lemonrock.com/crushuk
www.myspace.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/martinweller
www.lemonrock.com/bobkatz
www.lemonrock.com/bigedtheredrockers
www.lots2do.co.uk
Look out for your free copy of ‘Scrumpy’ magazine too