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WELCOME
THIS POST STAYS ON TOP LIKE A HOME PAGE - LAST UPDATED JULY 23rd 2008
You can scroll down endlessly (there's a lot of posts on here) or for an organised index and to access band and Cov My Space directories and other Cov website click on the
HOBO HYPERLINKED INDEX also visit the HOBO MY SPACE
The featured song is a by DUB JAM FORCE and is a re-make of their recent Hum Diddly Hum
GO GO GO was our last featured song by New Coventry Singer Songwriter - Katie Dove-Dixon from Leamington Spa. I felt there's great potential in her songwriting and style and it's been a while since I heard piano based songs. You can still hear the song on the Hobo My Space or Katie's My Space HERE
Recent posts - new
HOBO INFORMATION
Early Dando Shaft and New Modern Idiot Grunt Band tracks available HERE
COVENTRY MUSIC EXHIBITION 2009
Hobo and Pete Chambers are working with the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum to create a Coventry music
history exhibition for October 2009. Hopefully this will result in a permanent display in the museum if everyone supports it. Although Two Tone will be a central feature of course the Exhibiton will aim to reflect a fuller picture of the Coventry music scene from the 50's to present day with plenty of related features. As 2009 is the 30th anniversary of Two Tone which began in 1979, we are working with Neol Davies on a possible celebration of Two Tone and a tie in with the launch of the Exhibition in the form of a Two Tone jam session with guest musicians and bands. Check out the index to find out more about the exhibition and updates will be posted on here. Hobo is also creating a Covnetry Music Timeline for the museum to be posted on here so that people can make suggestions / corrections. A link to the post will be placed under Recent Posts above.
THE JUNE 2008 MINUTES ARE NOW ON HERE
STOP PRESS - NEW COVENTRY VOX BLOG FROM HOBO MAGAZINE -
COVMUSIC TIMELINE NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION TO GUIDE RESEARCHERS FOR THE COVENTRY MUSIC EXHIBITION - VIEW AND COMMENT AND WATCH IT GROW - WILL BE A WORK IN PROGRESS FOR A WHILE.
THE GOLDEN CROSS ACOUSTIC HAS CLOSED -
BUT JUSTINE IS OPENING A NEW ACOUSTIC VENUE CALLED THE ACOUSTIC ESCAPE - DETAILS ON THE NEW MY SPACE HERE
NEW UPDATE
"I picked up on your blog piece on Golden Cross Acoustic. Yes, Justine is moving to a new venue - The Escape Bar on Hales Street and her new night is called The Acoustic Escape starting every Wednesday from 21st May 2008. The Golden Cross pub hasn't closed down, just Justine's night there. Golden Cross Acoustic has been running for over 2 years and a change was needed. We are now going to be in a great venue (both in bricks and mortar but also the team at The Escape Bar are fantastically enthusiastic about The Acoustic Escape venture). The night also compliments what they are doing at The Escape Bar with 'Jam' on a Tuesday and The Caberet Club every other Sunday. Check out The Acoustic Escape Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/theacousticescape - it is now fully up and running! Justine's departure was timed with the redecoration at The Golden Cross. The music venue upstairs is now called The Coventry Mint at The Golden Cross and their Myspace is http://www.myspace.com/thecovmint
Thanx for your support!
Anthony
The Acoustic Escape
Disaster Junkie Records & Promotions
visit their My Space sites Golden Cross Acoustic - My Space
Golden Cross - My Space bands
PIECE IN COVENTRY TELEGRAPH ABOUT IT HERE
Golden Cross - My Space bands
PIECE IN COVENTRY TELEGRAPH ABOUT IT HERE
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Loving New Cov Band Rider at the moment (check them out on Vox)
Pete Chambers launches his well produced new book on Cov Music
replete with fantastic photos of Cov's rich musical heritage. At £5.99 it's a must buy for anyone passionate about Cov Music.
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Read about Horace's New Book HERE
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Read about Horace's New Book HERE
NOW IN PAPERBACK FOR £7.99
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THE GNOME LABEL
THE NEW CO-OPERATIVE RECORD LABEL!
"We work on the principle of Mutual Aid and devote our time to actively promoting an alternative to the big business of the Music Industry. We have no paid employees but rely on a collective of experienced people who believe in the ethic of cooperation. This is a project that has been 40 years in the making, which is now made possible by new technology.."
The Gnome are aiming for four releases each quarter and to develop from there (keep an eye on their site for details and developments) - Gnome Label and Gnome Fest
The Gnome wrote -
More details on these can be found on the Gnome Label site Here
"Songs from the Coventry Underground Is a collection of the earlier songs from poet and performer Trev Teasdel.
It is very apt that he should feature at the very beginning of our Retro-Cov platform.
This is the guy that played an important role in the development of Coventry musical conciousness. He kept an alternative voice alive with the production of Hobo magazine that continued the trail from where the fading footprints of the Gnome could still be identified. Taking over the booking of live bands at the Arts Umbrella, he continued the policy that allowed many of the new local bands an airing as well as bringing in some excellent but not often seen names from outside of the City.
He also created one of the cornerstones of the Coventry Music scene, with the inception of the open jam sessions at the Holyhead Road Arts centre.
He left Coventry to study and has since been as active as ever, with an impressive workload of teaching new writers, running poetry magazines and venues from his Teesside home while still writing and performing his own material.
But that's not the only reason for choosing his work for this release. He is a master craftsman of his artform. His lyrics are carefully honed with the occasional surprise. The working of the words " under the Speenhamland scheme" into the lyric of Captain Swing, written some 20 years before the arrival of Billy Bragg, is phenomenal and deserves a place in the record books.
Aside from that, his work reverberates with the angst and expectations that many living in Coventry at the that time will have felt. Often written on long walks home up the London Road after the last bus, or in teabreaks while working at the GEC. The collective lyrics paint a picture of youthful exhilaration and myradiacl inspirations with echoes of revolt. Some might suggest that they could have been written in and about any city in those times. No they could only come from one place....Our Coventry.
Trev has posted many of his lyrics and the thought and activities behind their writing on his Vox space HERE
This is the guy that played an important role in the development of Coventry musical conciousness. He kept an alternative voice alive with the production of Hobo magazine that continued the trail from where the fading footprints of the Gnome could still be identified. Taking over the booking of live bands at the Arts Umbrella, he continued the policy that allowed many of the new local bands an airing as well as bringing in some excellent but not often seen names from outside of the City.
He also created one of the cornerstones of the Coventry Music scene, with the inception of the open jam sessions at the Holyhead Road Arts centre.
He left Coventry to study and has since been as active as ever, with an impressive workload of teaching new writers, running poetry magazines and venues from his Teesside home while still writing and performing his own material.
But that's not the only reason for choosing his work for this release. He is a master craftsman of his artform. His lyrics are carefully honed with the occasional surprise. The working of the words " under the Speenhamland scheme" into the lyric of Captain Swing, written some 20 years before the arrival of Billy Bragg, is phenomenal and deserves a place in the record books.
Aside from that, his work reverberates with the angst and expectations that many living in Coventry at the that time will have felt. Often written on long walks home up the London Road after the last bus, or in teabreaks while working at the GEC. The collective lyrics paint a picture of youthful exhilaration and myradiacl inspirations with echoes of revolt. Some might suggest that they could have been written in and about any city in those times. No they could only come from one place....Our Coventry.
Trev has posted many of his lyrics and the thought and activities behind their writing on his Vox space HERE
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The brilliant 1980 Coventry Album SENT FOR COVENTRY produced by Martin Bowes of Alternative Sounds
Magazine in Coventry and now in the band Attrition (who will be featured in the Retro Cov album is now available for download HERE
You can listen to excerpts from the tracks which include - The Wild Boys, Clique, The End, The Urge, Hot Snacks (Machine), Solid Action, The Mix, Vietnamese Babies, Squad, Riot Act, Protege, Homicide.
This is from the illustrious Two Tone Period in Coventry when Coventry was buzzing with musical life and bands. See the Alternative Sounds supplement with more info on the bands shortly - watch this space.
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You can listen to excerpts from the tracks which include - The Wild Boys, Clique, The End, The Urge, Hot Snacks (Machine), Solid Action, The Mix, Vietnamese Babies, Squad, Riot Act, Protege, Homicide.
This is from the illustrious Two Tone Period in Coventry when Coventry was buzzing with musical life and bands. See the Alternative Sounds supplement with more info on the bands shortly - watch this space.
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Comments
This much I know: I was still at school and did not stay on to do A-levels. Put even more honestly, I would not have been allowed to stay on to do A-levels. It must have been about 1967-68 and a very particular period during which bands who had previously been doing soul-covers that got audiences dancing were crossing over into more experimental territory. One week you’d be there with 10 inch single vent, red socks, hush-puppies, Ben Sherman shirt from Kavanaugh Boutique and the next week you’d turn up with a bell round your neck. Well, you would if you were really brave… or stupid.
My most vivid memories are of Cream and Lee Dorsey. Much has been written about both acts since then, and according to a fairly recent book on Cream, gigs like the Leofric were being honoured more than anything else because they had already made significant waves elsewhere. Standing directly in front of the stage, I was transfixed by Ginger Baker. He was pale, gaunt and totally driven. I couldn’t comprehend how someone who looked as ill he did could play like he did. Clapton stood almost motionless, his gaze fixed on some distant horizon, his lips puckered and turned down slightly at the sides. I cannot remember what one of them wore, but they were not dressed like mods – schoolboy or real – and I could not quite comprehend how the other Leofric regulars were not similarly mesmerised.
It must have been the same year when Lee Dorsey played. Knowing what we do in hindsight, it seems that Dorsey was using a ‘pick-up’ band made up of British musicians, the Musicians Union at that time only allowing a one-for one exchange (i.e. You let an American tour the UK and we’ll let a Brit tour the USA). From where I stood – again right at the front – the band played perfectly, Dorsey had by then already had a hit with ‘Workin’ and he did this routine in which he sort of shadow-boxed. Being so close, he looked so tiny and skinny and more than anything I remember his skin being really, really pock-marked. He’d worked up a sweat within a couple of numbers and his suit, a two-tone silver/ grey affair was steaming.
I’m sure there will be others with sharper memories than myself who will remember others, but I also saw The Steam Packet, a soul/ r’n’b -type revue that included Rod Stewart, Long John Baldrey and maybe even Julie Driscoll. It is also said that Reg Dwight, the Steampacket’s keyboard player, took his future stage name from alto-sax player Elton Dean. Work it out!
Ian (The Writers Cafe Reviewer on Teesside sent me some electronic stuff he he did - some with Dave Sherriff of Coventry's Stett Audio (their My Space is on this intro). Ian (or Rolf) as he is sometimes known sent this info via My Space on Stett Audio.
Hi Trevor,
Thx for the message. Stett Audio is actually 1 person, Dave Sherriff. I have mentioned him coming from Coventry but probably as half of Relevant POS with John McGregor. John is also on My Space friends but this isnt a music my space. They were known for a short while as Telemetry and the forces of confusion which I think is a GREAT name. They played a few gigs round coventry but didnt make much of a splash. Then Dave went to City Uni in London where I met him. In the era of Synth Pop Duos they became one (a proper pop band), in between whiles dave and I did stuff together some of which you have heard.
More details on the Relevant POS web site http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Birdland/3547/index.htm
I am known as Rolf there (a nickname I got at Uni following my gap year 6 months of which I spent in Oz)
Relevant POS still do the odd track together and Dave has always done Solo work. His Stett audio stuff is a bit of a departure tho one of the new tracks on his page remind me of a track we did together (he did and I tried not to wreck lol).
Although they never got a deal I always felt that if they had been unhindered by lack of ambition they could have done very well in the pop biz. It was the first time I was in the presence of people I believed had the talent to make it big.
And this came from Stett Audio via My Space complimenting Ian's message below.
Trev,
I came across your Myspace page via Rolf (I mean Ian Laing) - mutual Myspace friend.
For some reason I hadn't noticed before you are a fellow Coventry Kid (albeit ex-pat now). I didn't really get into music until the late 70s/early 80s. This was about the time of 2 Tone (my tenuous connection was Jerry Dammers went to our school - but was much older than me so I never knew him! My old Wasp synth was rumoured to have once belonged to the Specials though!).
I was in an experimental music band back then with my mate John McGregor - "in the style of" Cabaret Voltaire I suppose (but we hadn't heard of them then - we were into early Pink Floyd etc). Our contempories were the Human Cabbages, Pete Every's Idol Eyes and Attrition (still going) - though we never seemed to manage to fit into any sort of "scene".
Anyway, I really like your Myspace page - looks like you are doing some excellent stuff Up North with the Writer's Cafe.
Dave Sherriff.
Cov Drummer Ted Duggan sent a message to me via My Space -
Hi Trev
WOW
Drops of Brandy ...theres a name from the past ... Not had very good memories of that band ...
I looked at your pictures and saw Bob Jackson from Indian Summer .... I was in Bad Finger with Bob in the 80's
I also saw the Reluctant Stereo Types Picture ?
I rent my house off Sam McNulty ? and Steve Edgson Lives around the corner from me in Earlsdon
Keep in touch
Ted
A Band Called George also messaged via My Space - Bob Young writes -
hobo site
love the site. somebody has been working hard.
Hope you had a happy christmas and we all wish you a prosperous new year. A new 'A Band Called George Two' Album is almost finished and will be unleashed on to the public probably in march. Keep up the good work Trev........Best wishes Bob
Had various communications via e mail from Modi Albrighton formerly of Pepperming Kreem and New City Sounds etc. He now lives in Germany but here are some of his thoughts on the Covnetry music Scene -
HI Trevor many thanks for your mail.my site has been dead for some time as i have a recording studio in germany
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i am now in september 65 years old and they were people older than me at this time what it needs is a real book
hey you do no i have a large recording studio modiw falcon-studios.de
would you like me to send you some new songs of the peppermint kreem
Early on in the site I got some e mails from Roger Albion -
Cheers Roger Albion
The Cov Vox Vibe continues... check out
http://depotstudios.vox.com/
The old Depot Studios, now located in the Herbert Art Gallery are on the lookin to hear from old members recording and tales
I recently received this sad news from about Paul Brook - it was circulated by Gighouse Studios...
I hadn't seen Paul for years and had no idea he was ill, but knew him quite well in the early 70s when he and I both worked in the Expediting Department of GEC in Copsewood. He was developing his talents then as a great drummer (used to practice with his fingers on his desk all day!!!) and an inventive practical joker.
A few years later he worked with former Dando Shaft guitarist Kevin Dempsey and later-to-be Fairport fiddle-player Chris Leslie. Paul produced (and played percussion on) their superb 'Always With You' album.
Great guy. Great loss.
To all friends and fans; sad to say after a prolonged illness at 3.48p.m. on Sunday 5th August, Ted Kay died peacefully at home. I will pass on any messages to his wife Angie.
Coopz
This message was on their MY SPACE bulletin. You can leave messages on their site HERE
I've asked Dave Cooper if he wants to write a tribute to put on this site.
Sad news Dave. I heard from Rob Armstrong and have placed a few words in the Coventry Telegraph folk column for this Friday. I don't think I knew his wife but please pass on my condolences to her and to all Dando members.
Pete W
Thanks for the correction Ms. K. Appreciated.
Thanks
Stewart
Emsar Management
The Retro Cov project is a series of podcasts;; we are NOT using the material in an album.
Material submirred will only be used in the podcast
I was lead singer with Peppermint Kreem 1968 and the revived Peppermint Kreem of 1973. We played the Memorial Park with " just before dawn " another local band. It was at this gig that peppermint Kreem first performed the rock opera that I wrote " Revelation 2001 ". We did make a recording of this opera with Monty Bird at Bird Sounds studio but it was never released. However, in 1987