Somerset music & gig news (and bits of Devon and Dorset too!)

Bo Diddley cancels UK tour

2007-05-22T09:44:00.001-01:00

Unfortunately Bo Diddley has been taken ill in America and is currently in hospital.
His forthcoming UK tour, including the gig at Frome (Sat 16th June) has been cancelled.

The Editor

What's on for Saturday 21st April?

2007-04-21T05:04:00.000-01:00

Events for Saturday 21st April In South Somerset & West Dorset

Harry Skinner Blues Band @ David Hall Arts Centre, S.Petherton
Dave Vincent's Rock & Roll Comedy Show @ Fleur de Lys, Yeovil
Battle Of The Bands @ Evershot Village Hall
Phil Gardener @ Beehive Inn, Yeovil
North & South @ Nags Head, Martock
Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral (meal booking needed) @ Gallery Restaurant, Chard
Hand F8 @ Labour Club, Yeovil
Turnette Uppe @ Conservative Club, Yeovil
Cryin' Out Loud @ Half Moon, Stoke-s-Hamdon
Phil Rosenberg & Lauren Rosenberg @ Woodman, Bridport
Howling At The Moon (duo) @ Hope & Anchor, Bridport
Dave Light @ Old Barn Club
Real World @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis
Skinful @ Ropemakers, Bridport
36 Crazy Fists & Twelve Tribes @ Ski Lodge, Yeovil
Tempo @ Royal British Legion, Blandford Forum
Alias @ Red Lion, Beaminster
Live Music TBC @ Dolphin, Ilchester
Mojo @ Crown Inn, Bridport

Enjoy!

The Editor

Drummer needed!

2007-04-21T05:01:00.000-01:00

Local band 'Drugstoregirl' are again looking for a drummer,

They must have own kit and transport, they have gigs lined up and you can check them out at http://www.myspace.com/drugstoregirl or phone Steve Banks on: 07974482094

The Editor

Oops There's been a cock-up in the listings

2007-04-11T15:18:00.000-01:00

On April 28th according to our listings, the Troggs will be playing at the Half Moon in Stoke sub Hamdon.

What it should read is the Trolls....

We didn't pick up the error before print...sorry.

The Troggs are actually still playing live; you can check out their website here
http://www.my-generation.org.uk/Troggs/

As far as we know the Trolls (at the moment) don't have a web site.

The Editor

Advance Promotions looking for local rock acts

2007-03-02T16:46:00.000-01:00

Advance Promotions, who put on the very well attended events at the Ski Lodge in Yeovil are branching out from their traditional core of Punk, Metal and Ska based music. As well as the current events, new touring Rock, Blues and other acts are coming to the Ski Lodge.

Will Blake who runs Advance Promotions is looking for support acts for these touring bands; who include people like the ex-Feelgoods man Wilko Johnson.

If you think you fit the bill and would like to find out more, especially if you write your own material then get in touch with Will. You can contact him by email at: will@advancepromo.co.uk

The Editor

Friday happenings on 2nd Feb

2007-02-02T09:11:00.000-01:00

Well you should now be able to grab your own copy of Suited and Booted with lots and lots out there in all the different venues. They go quickly so grab your copy today.

Events in South Somerset & West Dorset on 2nd February
The Chill @ Harry's Bar, Yeovil
Shoestring Blues @ R&B Club, Lulworth Cove
Hand F8 @ Fleur de Lis, Stoke-s-Hamdon
Rip It Up @ The Arrow, Yeovil
Charlie Hearnshaw & Andrew Barrett - George & Burt Show @ Rimpton Village Hall
Live Music TBC @ Antelope, Crewkerne
Cute Is What We Aim For, Support TBA & David Melillo @ Ski Lodge, Yeovil
Steve's Bike Shop @ Plume of Feathers, Sherborne

It's gonna get hot
A panel of scientists warn today that some areas of Europe will be virtually uninhabitable within 100 years as global temperatures may raise between 1.8 degrees C and 6.3 degrees C.

What that means for us might be many more water shortages and a rise in sea levels of around 60cm (2ft in old money). That will make the prospect of living on the Somerset Levels a good deal more difficult with far more flooding and potentially some areas cut off completely, possibly as it would have been in the dark ages before the area was drained.

Best of all? It's all our fault for pushing too much CO2 and methane into the atmosphere. Something to think about the next time you fill the car with petrol!

The Editor

31st January 2007

2007-01-31T13:43:00.000-01:00

Well over 2000 copies of the February edition of Suited and Booted's South Somerset & West Dorset edition are out on the streets and being enjoyed . More will be going out today and tomorrow.

Tax Man Day
Today is the dreaded last day to get your tax return in or face being fined!

Only one event tonight in the South Somerset & West Dorset area that we are aware of but there are a few more for tomorrow.

Events for Wed 31st
Jam Night @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil

Events for Thursday 1st Feb
Relics @ Choughs Hotel, Chard
Harry Skinner & Dave Saunders @ Lulworth Cove Hotel, Lulworth
Dave Ricard @ No.10, Bridport
Permanent Vacation @ Nelsons Cheese & Ale House, Blandford Forum

More news tomorrow

The Editor

Bag Of Rats Acoustic night, slots available!

2007-01-24T08:09:00.000-01:00

Bag Of Rats are headlining an acoustic night at the Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.

It is on Thursday 15th February and there are 3 open slots for muscians to play, followed by the Bag of Rats from 9.15pm onwards. The doors open at 7.30pm and entry is £3.50 however discounts are available for students and regular musicians.

More information on the club can be found at www.ritzacoustic.com and contact Dominic Wills on 07766 717 972 or Mary Gilmour on 0789 9848 604 or email mary_gilmour_mary@hotmail.co.uk.

The Editor

A Poem For January From Ann

2007-01-23T14:02:00.000-01:00

We had this ditty from Ann Stuart, the Landlady of the Half Moon in Stoke sub Hamdon. Enjoy!

A Poem for January

'Twas the month after Christmas and all through the house Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.

The stuffing I'd nibbled, the turkey I'd taste The yummies I'd eaten gone straight to my waist.

The wine and the mince pies, The bread and the cheese

I should have just said, "No thank you, please."

So as I dressed myself in my boyfriend's old shirt, I couldn't believe my bottom and belly - the girth!

I said to myself, as only I can, "You can't spend the year disguised as a man!"

So away with the last of the sour-cream dip, Get rid of the fruitcake, every cracker and chip.

Every last bit of food that I like must be banished 'Til all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won't have a cookie, not even a lick.

Instead I'll chew on a long celery stick.

I won't have Irish coffees, or chocolates, or pie, I'll munch on a carrot and quietly I'll cry:

"I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore- But isn't that what January's for?"

Unable to giggle, no longer a riot,

Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!

The Editor

Wednesday 3rd 2007

2007-01-03T15:50:00.000-01:00

It's back to work for most of us and is it just us or does it feel like hard going for everyone?

Not much to tell you about at this time of year but here's what we have.

Live events in South Somerset & West Dorset
Jam Night @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Willie Nininger & Karl Weber @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis

In the Taunton and Bridgwater areas all we have today is the Open Mic Night @ The Flying Horse, Taunton.

Driving Test
News out today suggests that the Government will be beefing up the driving test to cut the accident toll of young male drivers. But what will happen to the secondhand market for Novas and Saxos if the young guys are kept off the road?
Sales of 'FAT' exhaust pipes will plummet as well.

What's on Friday 29th December?

2006-12-29T07:19:00.000-01:00

What's happening today in West Dorset & South Somerset?
Crazy 88 @ Fleur de Lis, Stoke-s-Hamdon
BJ McCabe @ Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil
Storm @ Plume of Feathers, Sherborne
Best Kept Secret @ Ship Inn, Chard

What's happening today in Taunton & Bridgwater areas?
Jesse Love @ The Westgate, Taunton
The Worried Men @ Cross Rifles, Bridgwater
Karaoke Krew @ The Flying Horse, Taunton

Want to see what happens inside 10 Downing Street?
ONDON (AFP) - Britain launched a virtual tour of Prime Minister Tony Blair's Downing Street office, giving web surfers a glimpse into the lives of the people who work behind the country's most famous front door.

The tour includes images of the Cabinet table, the Grand Staircase adorned with portraits of every prime minister, and the entrance hall, and can be accessed on the prime minister's website -- www.pm.gov.uk.

"This is an excellent way of showing the tremendous history of this building," Blair said in comments posted on the website.

"I feel very lucky to live and work here and if we can share just a fraction of the fascination of this extraordinary place, then the tour will enthral a great many people online."

Have great (if slightly damp) day.

The Editor

What's on 27th December?

2006-12-27T09:03:00.000-01:00

James Brown dies at 73 years young
The Godfather of soul finally leaves this world to get on down in the next. Follow the link for the story on Yahoo.

Live events today in South Somerset & West Dorset
Waking Up The Neighbours (Bryan Adams trib.) @ Chicago Rock Café, Yeovil
Steve Black & Friends (3pm) @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis
Nil By Mouth (evening) @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis

Sorry but we don't have anything listed for the Taunton & Bridgwater areas for today.

Have a great day

The Editor

Christmas Eve music

2006-12-24T12:29:00.000-01:00

Well as you might expect, things are a bit quieter today with many of us catching up on last minute shopping and gift wrapping. But here's what's out there.

Events today in South Somerset & West Dorset
Dave Staddon (4pm) @ Pall Tavern, Yeovil
Cryin' Out Loud @ Crown Inn, Bridport
Little Dixie (4pm) @ Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock
Griff Daniels & Nikki Mascall @ Ship Inn, Chard
Design @ Labour Club, Yeovil
Tom Toomey @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis

Events today in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Treefrogs @ The Westgate, Taunton
Penelope's Agents @ The Firestone, Taunton
Driaza @ Cross Rifles Bridgwater
Shaggy's Disco @ The Flying Horse, Taunton

Slapstick Funny Man Dies
Comedian Charlie Drake has died aged 81 following a long illness caused by two strokes. Announcing his death, Laurie Mansfield, Drake's manager for 37 years, said he was the "last of the great slapstick comedians". He starred in many television shows and films during the 1960s and 1970s and had a hit with the comic song My Boomerang Won't Come Back.
Drake died in his sleep at a home for entertainers in Twickenham, west London, where he had lived for about two years.

We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and just in case you were wondering we have no live music listed for Christmas Day. Sing some carols instead!

The Editor

Christmas shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-23T06:37:00.000-01:00

How is the Christmas shopping going?
Judging by the hordes of shoppers in Yeovil on Friday, the shops are having a late surge of cash or credit cards through the tills. Today promises to be even busier so if you are planning on going shopping today...get there early.

After the stress of the shops, you'll want to relax with some music. There is plenty to choose from tonight; just take a look below.

Events on Saturday 23rd December in South Somerset & West Dorset
Advance Promotions 'Stars In Their Eyes 9' event @ Ski Lodge, Yeovil
Storm (tickets charity event) @ Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil
Live Music TBC @ Ropemakers, Bridport
Move Over @ Crown Inn, Bridport
Jinder @ Hope & Anchor, Bridport
Treefrogs @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis
Unforgiven Kingdom @ Plume of Feathers, Sherborne
Mojo @ Wheatsheaf Inn, South Petherton
Bleedin' Hartz @ Half Moon, Stoke-s-Hamdon
Griff Daniels & Nikki Mascall @ Ship Inn, Chard
Imaculate Deception (Madonna trib) @ Old Barn Club, Yeovil
Hand F8 @ Bakers Arms, Martock
John DeBarra @ Five Dials, Horton Nr Ilminster
Little Dixie @ Ropemakers, Bridport

Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas on Saturday 23rd December
Reflex @ Flying Horse, Taunton
Memphis Rockers @ Bell Inn, Creech St Michael
Jason Toft @ Princesss Royal, Taunton
Barracoodas @ Green Dragon, Wellington
Bluescasters @ Old Market, Bridgwater
That'll Do @ Vintage, Wellington
The Re-Offenders @ Pen & Quill, Taunton
Man From Funkle @ The Westgate, Taunton

On the telly
We happened to catch a large chunk of TV's Eastenders last night; what a bloody depressing program! Are the BBC trying to kill off the show? Who needs that kind of pain at Christmas?

Still trying to buy the ultimate gift?
Ice-cream fans can now get virtually their entire Christmas dinner made into the frozen dessert.
Harrods is launching three flavours: Brussels sprout, turkey and cranberry, and Christmas pudding.

They are available on request from an ice-cream parlour in its flagship Knightsbridge store

Have a fun day.

The Editor

Live music on Monday 18th December

2006-12-18T06:43:00.000-01:00

Well as far as we can tell there isn't any!
At least, we have none listed on our system here but if you know different then send an email to suit_boot(at)yahoo.co.uk and let us know.

Still thinking about what gift to buy? If you are a smoker or know a smoker who wants to stop then get them the Gift Of Life. This a 4 hour seminar that runs in Bridgwater on Friday January 5th that will help up to 20 people become non-smokers.

Take look at the web site or call the information line 0845 121 4737 to check it out or book a space. It's a gift that last a lot longer than a pair of socks!

The Editor

Sunday stuff (17th December)

2006-12-17T12:50:00.000-01:00

The news seems almost universally bad today.
England anout to lose the Ashes, a nutter on the loose in Ipswich and T Blair attempting to paper over the cracks in Iraq.

At least you can listen to some great live music!

Events today in South Somerset & West Dorset
Three Tun's O'Grass, John Dalton & Barbara J.Hunt (7.30pm) @ Red Lion, Babcary
Jack Daniels & Benny Wayne (check time) @ Ropemakers, Bridport
Creechers (4pm) @ Pall Tavern, Yeovil
Mid Life Crisis @ Foresters Arms, East Coker

The Editor

Lots of gigs on Saturday 16th December

2006-12-16T10:35:00.000-01:00

There are more gigs happening tonight than you can shake a big stick at! It's the run up to Christmas when the pubs and clubs try and extract every last penny from you because they know that you'll be hibernating in January!

Yetties Christmas Concert with Tony Beard @ Digby Hall, Sherborne
Moneen, Cancer Bats, Flood Of Red & Lights Action @ Ski Lodge, Yeovil
Tim Basset as Elvis & The Sweet Perspirations @ Somerton Sports Club
Bag Of Rats @ Antelope, Crewkerne
Johnny Mars & The Stars @ Bottle Inn, Marshwood
Blues Express @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Rag Mama Rag @ Chalk & Cheese, Maiden Newton, nr Dorchester
Matthew Finish @ Rockpoint Inn, Lyme Regis
Design @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis
Loose Connections @ Labour Club, Yeovil
Bleedin' Hartz @ Wheatsheaf Inn, South Petherton
Roadhogs @ Hope & Anchor, Bridport
Vinyl Monkeys @ Tanners, Bridport
Let Me Out @ Crown Inn, Bridport
Off The Rails @ Ropemakers, Bridport
Radar @ Half Moon, Stoke-s-Hamdon
Howling At The Moon @ Red Lion, Beaminster
Take Two @ Old Barn Club, Yeovil
Tom Toomey @ Bakers Arms, Martock

Have a fun day and watch you spend on the Christmas presents; the word is that the shops will be slashing their prices in the last few days before Christmas Day. It might pay you to wait!

The Editor

Life the universe and everything...

2006-12-14T05:17:00.000-01:00

..seem to have stopped my regular posting on this Blog. However here we are again to attempt to keep you realtively up to date with the live music scene in Somerset & West Dorset.

Live events for Thursday 14th December in South Somerset & West Dorset
GaGa (Queen trib.) @ Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
Dave Hadfield & The Waydrove Wonders @ Unicorn, Somerton
Live Music TBC @ Phoenix Hotel, Chard
Morgan Rattler @ No.10, Bridport
Relocate @ Choughs Hotel, Chard

More news coming later today!

The Editor

Guitarist looking for muscians or band

2006-11-26T20:53:00.000-01:00

Experienced Guitarist/Vocalist looking to form/join Blues-Based Band. Yeovil/South Somerset. Will consider joining established band, but is ideally seeking Harpist, Bassist, and Drummer to start new band. Influences are, Dr Feelgood, Nine Below Zero, Hamsters, ZZ Top and anything Bluesy and loud. Tel. Dave on 01458-270032 / 07767-350111 or mail davidwoan@thinkpositive.co.uk anytime.

David Woan

Female Vocalist would like to join band!

2006-11-21T15:23:00.000-01:00

Experienced, energetic female vocalist looking to join established band or dep work.
4 years vocal experience with professional 9piece covers band, mostly pop, rock and indie genres. 18months with 10piece ska band, also played keyboards.

Over 150 gigs worth of experience, ranging from large festivals, corporate events/parties, to weddings and music venues. Looking to pick up work for lead, shared, or backing vocal work. Own gear and transport.

Call Cherry on 07803 038 422/chereen1@hotmail.com

Deadline is just 4 days away!

2006-11-13T06:41:00.000-01:00

Each year Suited and Booted puts together a December/January bumper double seasonal issue.

The deadline for that issue is Friday 17th November.

Please send your adverts and event details into us a s soon as you can. Remember that you may well need extra advertising space to cover both months.

The next print edition after this one will be February 2007!

So send us your gig lists, live events and fun stuff by Friday 17th November to make sure you get in the next edition.

The Editor

Black Voices

2006-11-07T11:43:00.000-01:00

We had a fax in from Villages In Action who organise arts events in Devon.

On November 11th (Saturday) 'Black Voices' will be performing in Axmouth Church. Featuring harmoning singing, these performers who have been seen on the TV start their performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £8 (£6 for concessions) and are available from Stepps House, Axmouth or telephoning Pat on 01297 20679.

Ther Editor

Female Singer Wanted

2006-10-26T10:41:00.000-01:00

Dave White of Breeze is looking for a female vocalist.

Female singer wanted 30 + to front established male female duo singing a variety of rock/pop hits from blondie,shania twain, pink and anastacia with electric guitar and backing vocal support ....all equipment provided Chard/Yeovil/Taunton area Gigs @ 1 Per Week Min and Waiting

Please contact davewhite1000@aol.com or call 0146067902

Thank you; Dave White (Breeze)

The Editor

The Unfaithful play debut gig in Yeovil

2006-10-22T17:34:00.000-01:00

Baz Stevens has been in touch to let us, (and you), know that Rock/Punk Covers Band THE UNFAITHFUL (with members from THE KRAYS & WARTHOG) are playing a debut gig at The Westminster in Yeovil on Sat 11th November.

The Editor

Yet another event at the Cheese & Grain

2006-10-22T17:02:00.000-01:00

SATURDAY 28th OCTOBER – HI-ON MAIDEN AT THE CHEESE & GRAIN, MARKET YARD, FROME, SOMERSET.

The official tribute to Iron Maiden. This amazing band were formed in the mid 90’s and have celebrated their 10th anniversary releasing a live CD featuring such classics as "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter", "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "The Number of the Beast". They played the London Astoria when Iron Maiden asked them to perform at the annual convention and when touring in Portugal, they were joined on stage by non other than Steve Harris & Nicko McBrain - sending the crowd wild playing "Mr Wicker Man", "Hallowed be thy Name", "Wrath child" and "Two Minutes to Midnight".
TICKETS - £10 advance, £12 on the door.

THE CHEESE & GRAIN BOX OFFICE: 01373 455420.

TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM RAVES FROM THE GRAVE: 01373 464666.

The Editor