The machine that is Dazed & Confused never sleeps - we've not even put the 2008 cat out before we're ushering in the 2009 gig milkman!
A couple of January dates for your diary:
Friday 9 January at The Windmill in Whiteley Green (near Adlington) - they've got a beer festival on (in January??) and we've been asked to entertain the punters. As ever, the decision will be whether we get on early before they start throwing things, or wait until they are a bit mellow and receptive - I guess the choice won't be ours!
Saturday 17 January at The Spinners' in Bollington - another first for us (I don't think we even played in Bollington before!), but as an honorary resident (2 years in the mid-80's), I'm sure I will be welcomed back with open arms!
But before all that, don't forget our pre-Christmas bash at The Bruce Arms on Crompton Road in Macclesfield on Saturday 20 December, and our post-Christmas bash at The Ship Inn on Beech Lane on Saturday 27th December - both will be good old party nights, and we should have at least 1 guest bass player with us for the second event!
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Sunday, 30 November 2008
END OF NOVEMBER - IT CAN'T BE TRUE!!
It's pretty obvious that everyone has been missing these updates, if the avalanche of comments is anything to go by.....
Anyway, I'm still going to update you on what has been happening in the last month:
Anyway, I'm still going to update you on what has been happening in the last month:
- Dave has been on holiday - hard to believe, I know, but it's true! This time it was sailing in the Greek islands with his kids - a great time had by all, and they came back in one piece, which is the important thing!
- Paul has also been away - unfortunately on business, and he can assure everyone that the delights of Sao Paulo and Hamburg are not what they might be cracked up to be!
- Chrissie has survived an audit (not of her personally - God forbid!), and then spent a week undoing all the good work!
- Matt might be going to Tanzania with work over Christmas - he hopes so, we hope not! At present, the money doesn't seem to be forthcoming so, hopefully, the December gigs will still see him strumming his fretless thing!
- Hugh and Andy have kept doing what they do!
4 gigs knocked off since the last posting - the Jolly Sailor on 6 November - really good night with a huge number of people in the pub; our debut at The Hollins on 21 November - I think we surprised a lot of people who had not seen us before and, again, they were crammed in really tightly by the time Chris (the landlord) came back from watching Jools Holland (wrong choice, Chris!); a private Brewery gig on 27 November for the Dads from St Albans School in Macclesfield (who had a great night - well they would, wouldn't they!) and, finally, last night at The Ship Inn. As ever, this was a cracking gig, and the new songs (Pretty Vegas, Message In A Bottle and Money For Nothing) are now really starting to sound as though we know them!
It was great to see our old band members Frank Witt & Paul Hambley at The Hollins (and Gary Knight at The Jolly Sailor), and all of them commented on how much they missed us. It's to be hoped they don't all want to come back at once, because it will make for a very crowded stage!
Our December gig list is more or less set now - 4 December, back at the Jolly Sailor (for Sarah & Glenn's wedding anniversary!), 20 December at The Bruce Arms and 27 December back at The Ship Inn (this is for a birthday party, but I'm sure others are allowed in!). So, if you fancy starting or finishing your festive celebrations with a good night out - come along and join us!
2009 gigs are starting to come in, and we have at least 3 lined up for January - more details to follow in our festive blog edition!!
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
GIG UPDATE!
Oh my Lord, it's getting complicated keeping up with this gig business!
Looks like the Ronnie's gig on 2 November is off, because someone (not Matt, no definitely not Matt) ended up getting us double booked with some other band! We've set him the challenge of getting us in when there is nobody else on - let's see what happens! Matt has a new beefy, sod off bass amp (not in tweed, surprisingly enough!), so he needs to be able to show it off - perhaps that will be the incentive he needs!
So, the gig list for the rest of the year is updated on the right - for those too lazy to look there, here's a summary:
Looks like the Ronnie's gig on 2 November is off, because someone (not Matt, no definitely not Matt) ended up getting us double booked with some other band! We've set him the challenge of getting us in when there is nobody else on - let's see what happens! Matt has a new beefy, sod off bass amp (not in tweed, surprisingly enough!), so he needs to be able to show it off - perhaps that will be the incentive he needs!
So, the gig list for the rest of the year is updated on the right - for those too lazy to look there, here's a summary:
- Thursday 6 November - Jolly Sailor, Sunderland Street, Macc
- Friday 21 November - The Hollins, Black Lane, Macclesfield
- Thursday 27 November - Private party
- Saturday 29 November - The Ship Inn, Beech Lane, Macclesfield (tbc)
- Saturday 20 December - The Bruce Armas, Crompton Road, Macclesfield
- Saturday 27 December - Private party
- Monday 29 December - Private party (to be confirmed)
The last 2 gigs we played earlier in the month went off well - Sarah's dad's party at the Moorside in Disley was a hoot - a 60th party with people of all ages enjoying themselves! The next night we pitched up at the Broken Cross Beer Festival, which was a real education - not quite what we expected! Anyway, between us and Gizelle, we managed to get people up and dancing, although I suspect some of them were a bit stiff in the morning! Matt managed to devour 3 portions of hog roast, so he was well pleased!
So, next appearance is back at the Jolly Sailor on 6 November - some new stuff to practice, so get down there!
Saturday, 4 October 2008
OCTOBER, AND IT'S STILL BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!
So, another month rolls round and, looking out of the window, it is blindingly obvious that Autumn has arrived! However, for Dazed & Confused, one month is pretty much the same as another - more music to play and more fun to be had, and this month is no exception!
Having said that, we've got this weekend off - one of us is away sailing (in this weather!), one of us is in a caravan in Wales (in this weather!), and one of us is dying with a stinking cold (in this weather - no hold on, that doesn't work). Anyway, it gives us a chance to gird our loins for next weekend when we do a double header in Disley on Friday 10th (private party) and then the Broken Cross Beer Festival on Saturday 11th.
Not sure what the plan is for the Beer Festival (other than to play music and drink beer!) but there is a link to their website, which give some more information
Broken Cross Beer Festival website
Looks like you can start drinking at 12:00 noon, but we're not on until the evening, so it could go one of 2 ways - we'll bring the body armour and tin hats just in case!! Also seems like there's somebody else on with us as well (well, hopefully, not actually with us, as it could get a tad confusing!) - she looks a feisty lady, and as if she could eat us all for breakfast, so we'll have to watch out for her (good job there's a hog roast on!)
So, if you're at a loose end, and feeling thirsty next Saturday evening, why not mosey on down to good old Broken Cross and have yourself a real good time y'all - yee hah!
Having said that, we've got this weekend off - one of us is away sailing (in this weather!), one of us is in a caravan in Wales (in this weather!), and one of us is dying with a stinking cold (in this weather - no hold on, that doesn't work). Anyway, it gives us a chance to gird our loins for next weekend when we do a double header in Disley on Friday 10th (private party) and then the Broken Cross Beer Festival on Saturday 11th.
Not sure what the plan is for the Beer Festival (other than to play music and drink beer!) but there is a link to their website, which give some more information
Broken Cross Beer Festival website
Looks like you can start drinking at 12:00 noon, but we're not on until the evening, so it could go one of 2 ways - we'll bring the body armour and tin hats just in case!! Also seems like there's somebody else on with us as well (well, hopefully, not actually with us, as it could get a tad confusing!) - she looks a feisty lady, and as if she could eat us all for breakfast, so we'll have to watch out for her (good job there's a hog roast on!)
So, if you're at a loose end, and feeling thirsty next Saturday evening, why not mosey on down to good old Broken Cross and have yourself a real good time y'all - yee hah!
Sunday, 28 September 2008
ONLY 2 MORE 25THs AND THEN IT'S CHRISTMAS!!
Well, goodness me, just enough time to squeeze in a post to make it 2 for September, and then it's downhill to Christmas - as the post heading suggests, it will be here sooner than we think (want)!
What I find most incredible is that it only seems like 5 minutes ago that I was sitting here in January trying to work out how this blogspot thing works, and now we're looking down the telescope labeled 2009! OK, maybe I'm exaggerating, but you know what I mean!
Anyway, as far as Dazed & Confused are concerned, September has been a hive of activity, even though holidays have intervened! We played Nigel & Claire's wedding in Swindon - a good night, even if the first set was a bit slow (this happens at some weddings because the punters seem to want to talk to each other because they haven't met for years - strange, but true!).
The second set (and the sound!) got better, and everyone seemed to have a really good time. Hugh, Andy, Chrissie and Matt decide to go straight back home afterwards, which meant they arrived back in Macclesfield at 4:00am having left there at 1:00pm the previous day (despite Hugh's TomTom saying they would get home an hour earlier!). Meanwhile, Paul started his holiday in a lovely country hotel, and Dave was left to clear up and bring all the gear back!
Once Paul returned from France (having missed City's magic 6-0 win!), the band had a little refresher practice before playing the Bruce Arms on Friday 26th and a private party in Disley on Saturday 27th. Both gigs went off well; Friday at the Bruce started slowly (we normally play ther on a Saturday, so it was a bit of a surprise!), but by the end, everyone was up and jumping (including Shaun and Heather from Canada!), and it was only the neighbours that brought things to a close (again!). On Saturday, we did wonder why people would rather enjoy us from the sidelines rather than get up and dance, but hey ho!
So, onward to the Autumn! More gigs booked in (check the listing on the right) - we're playing the Broken Cross Beer Festival on 11 October, on at Ronnie's Bar in Duke's Court on 2 November and, as previously trailed, we play The Hollins on 21 November. Plan your diaries accordingly - we will be sending out Facebook invitations as well!
It's looking like a record year for D&C bookings, and we'd like to give a big thanks to everyone who has supported us through the year so far - our faithful fans (the "Dazed Massive"!) and all the folks who have "discovered" us as the year has gone on - stick with us, it can only get better!
What I find most incredible is that it only seems like 5 minutes ago that I was sitting here in January trying to work out how this blogspot thing works, and now we're looking down the telescope labeled 2009! OK, maybe I'm exaggerating, but you know what I mean!
Anyway, as far as Dazed & Confused are concerned, September has been a hive of activity, even though holidays have intervened! We played Nigel & Claire's wedding in Swindon - a good night, even if the first set was a bit slow (this happens at some weddings because the punters seem to want to talk to each other because they haven't met for years - strange, but true!).
The second set (and the sound!) got better, and everyone seemed to have a really good time. Hugh, Andy, Chrissie and Matt decide to go straight back home afterwards, which meant they arrived back in Macclesfield at 4:00am having left there at 1:00pm the previous day (despite Hugh's TomTom saying they would get home an hour earlier!). Meanwhile, Paul started his holiday in a lovely country hotel, and Dave was left to clear up and bring all the gear back!
Once Paul returned from France (having missed City's magic 6-0 win!), the band had a little refresher practice before playing the Bruce Arms on Friday 26th and a private party in Disley on Saturday 27th. Both gigs went off well; Friday at the Bruce started slowly (we normally play ther on a Saturday, so it was a bit of a surprise!), but by the end, everyone was up and jumping (including Shaun and Heather from Canada!), and it was only the neighbours that brought things to a close (again!). On Saturday, we did wonder why people would rather enjoy us from the sidelines rather than get up and dance, but hey ho!
So, onward to the Autumn! More gigs booked in (check the listing on the right) - we're playing the Broken Cross Beer Festival on 11 October, on at Ronnie's Bar in Duke's Court on 2 November and, as previously trailed, we play The Hollins on 21 November. Plan your diaries accordingly - we will be sending out Facebook invitations as well!
It's looking like a record year for D&C bookings, and we'd like to give a big thanks to everyone who has supported us through the year so far - our faithful fans (the "Dazed Massive"!) and all the folks who have "discovered" us as the year has gone on - stick with us, it can only get better!
Monday, 1 September 2008
MY - HOW TIME FLIES!!
Well, what do you know? Another month has flown by, so it must be time to put finger to keyboard again!
Fantastic gig at The Old Ship Inn on Saturday - Jed was back home, at least 2 birthdays to celebrate - who could ask for more?!
It was absolutely bloody boiling in the pub (and that was without the fires being lit!) - Hugh was so hot, he was complaining he had only had one pee - which for a man of his age, is a miracle!
Paul's shirt resembled a very damp dishcloth by the end of the evening, and Dave's wasn't much better (in fact it might have been worse!) - but a great time was had by all. The pub was absolutely rammed, and we ended up doing 2 and a half sets - it was about 1:00am when we finally finished, and I think that only happened because Matt was about to fry eggs on the top of the bass amp, it was that hot! Hopefully, Gordon took some good photos, and we'll post them on here if he ever sends them!
Another new song added - Pretty Vegas by INXS (new line up); perhaps not one that people know immediately but, trust me, it will soon become a D&C classic (as Message In A Bottle has already!). We also resurrected China Grove because Dave wants to do it at the wedding on Saturday - that needs a bit more work, but we can practice it again on Thursday.
Yes - we're on the road again twice this week Thursday night at The Jolly Sailor, and then a road trip to Swindon for a big wedding. After that, our next gigs are at the end of September, so we've time for a bit of a rest (maybe!).
So - get yourselves down to The Jolly on Thursday, and start the weekend in style - after all, summer has gone, so you've got to do something to while away the weeks till Christmas!
Fantastic gig at The Old Ship Inn on Saturday - Jed was back home, at least 2 birthdays to celebrate - who could ask for more?!
It was absolutely bloody boiling in the pub (and that was without the fires being lit!) - Hugh was so hot, he was complaining he had only had one pee - which for a man of his age, is a miracle!
Paul's shirt resembled a very damp dishcloth by the end of the evening, and Dave's wasn't much better (in fact it might have been worse!) - but a great time was had by all. The pub was absolutely rammed, and we ended up doing 2 and a half sets - it was about 1:00am when we finally finished, and I think that only happened because Matt was about to fry eggs on the top of the bass amp, it was that hot! Hopefully, Gordon took some good photos, and we'll post them on here if he ever sends them!
Another new song added - Pretty Vegas by INXS (new line up); perhaps not one that people know immediately but, trust me, it will soon become a D&C classic (as Message In A Bottle has already!). We also resurrected China Grove because Dave wants to do it at the wedding on Saturday - that needs a bit more work, but we can practice it again on Thursday.
Yes - we're on the road again twice this week Thursday night at The Jolly Sailor, and then a road trip to Swindon for a big wedding. After that, our next gigs are at the end of September, so we've time for a bit of a rest (maybe!).
So - get yourselves down to The Jolly on Thursday, and start the weekend in style - after all, summer has gone, so you've got to do something to while away the weeks till Christmas!
Saturday, 2 August 2008
A NICE DAY FOR A WHITE WEDDING!!
Having survived a raucous evening at The Jolly Sailor on Thursday, we've go our best bib and tucker on for Tom & Fran's wedding reception, this evening! Went down and checked the venue this morning, and the setting is just fantastic, sleepy little Cheshire village, with a marquee in the garden, and everything set up for a great day - let's just hope the weather holds!
Took the opportunity on Thursday to baptise a new song - "Message In A Bottle" made it's bow, and worked so well, we did it twice! As we'd only actually played it twice before in practice, this was quite remarkable (as Barry Norman used to say!) - a fine mix of reggae and rock, thanks to Messrs Thompson, Smith and Johnson!
Had some disappointing news last week in that, due to complaints about noise, problems with shuttle buses etc., the Mind, Body & Boogie event has had to be slimmed down, and we are one of the many turns that have been "bounced" off the menu! Aside from this probably being the wrong decision for the benefit of the punters, it's really disappointing that some small-minded people and associated bureaucrats, have sabotaged an event which, as well as being great fun for the performers and the audiences, actually did a great service to the community by raising funds for Mental Health - something which tends to get forgotten and, since the advent of "Care in the Community" (which is actually a euphemism for turning sick people out on the streets!), appears to be becoming more of a problem. Well, maybe next year common sense will prevail, and the mental health of the people who have conspired to wreck the best intentions of the organisers, will have improved, so that the event can go ahead again in all it's glory! Rant over!!
Anyway, every cloud has a silver lining, and we have replaced the M,B &B gig with a return to the Old Ship Inn on Becch Lane. Happily, Jed is now home from hospital, and it will be great to play there under happier circumstances than when we last appeared in March.
A couple of other gigs have also been added:
- Saturday 11 October at the Broken Cross Institute Beer Festival, just outside Macclesfield. Don't have much more info about this - but I'm sure there will be some fine Storm Brewing ales to be sampled!
- Friday 21 November, at The Hollins on Black Road in Macclesfield. This pub is fast becoming the place to be seen at the weekend, and they are great promoters of live music. Check out their Facebook group (THE.HOLLINS MACCLESFIELD).
More about both these gigs nearer the time.
Took the opportunity on Thursday to baptise a new song - "Message In A Bottle" made it's bow, and worked so well, we did it twice! As we'd only actually played it twice before in practice, this was quite remarkable (as Barry Norman used to say!) - a fine mix of reggae and rock, thanks to Messrs Thompson, Smith and Johnson!
Had some disappointing news last week in that, due to complaints about noise, problems with shuttle buses etc., the Mind, Body & Boogie event has had to be slimmed down, and we are one of the many turns that have been "bounced" off the menu! Aside from this probably being the wrong decision for the benefit of the punters, it's really disappointing that some small-minded people and associated bureaucrats, have sabotaged an event which, as well as being great fun for the performers and the audiences, actually did a great service to the community by raising funds for Mental Health - something which tends to get forgotten and, since the advent of "Care in the Community" (which is actually a euphemism for turning sick people out on the streets!), appears to be becoming more of a problem. Well, maybe next year common sense will prevail, and the mental health of the people who have conspired to wreck the best intentions of the organisers, will have improved, so that the event can go ahead again in all it's glory! Rant over!!
Anyway, every cloud has a silver lining, and we have replaced the M,B &B gig with a return to the Old Ship Inn on Becch Lane. Happily, Jed is now home from hospital, and it will be great to play there under happier circumstances than when we last appeared in March.
A couple of other gigs have also been added:
- Saturday 11 October at the Broken Cross Institute Beer Festival, just outside Macclesfield. Don't have much more info about this - but I'm sure there will be some fine Storm Brewing ales to be sampled!
- Friday 21 November, at The Hollins on Black Road in Macclesfield. This pub is fast becoming the place to be seen at the weekend, and they are great promoters of live music. Check out their Facebook group (THE.HOLLINS MACCLESFIELD).
More about both these gigs nearer the time.
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