8 August – John Maddocks’ Jazzmen
REVIEWS:
Andrew Gaisford & Tim King: “A fantastic line-up and great evening. One of the best.”
Ron Norman: “Usual good standard from John and his band, backed tonight by the very good ‘Baby Jools’.”
Roger & Margaret Standen: “Great band. Baby Jools brilliant drummer. Enjoyed the evening very much.”
Roger & Lesley: “Great evening. Superb musicians, some unusual tunes. Lots of old favourites. Particularly enjoyed the bass playing.”
Maureen Swire: “Excellent in every way, especially John Maddocks. ‘Jools’ also very good.”
John & Brenda Bugg: “We always say ‘if the band doesn’t have a banjo and a brass horn – it ain’t a proper jazz band’. John Maddocks’s line is – and more! Special plaudits to our mate, quiet man Chris Gower, who lets his trombone do all the talking – eloquently!”
Ann Wilson and Barbara & Hugh Emsley: “Excellent as usual. They are a delight and very entertaining.”
Maureen & John Carter: “What a super evening’s entertainment from this popular ‘local’ band (well Hants Dorset). All the usual suspects driven along by the wonderful, young, Baby Jools on drums!”
John Maddocks – Leader, Reeds & Vocal 
Pete Wilkinson (Trumpet & Vocal) & Julian Aldridge (Drums) 
Chris Gower – Trombone 
Chris Satterley – Piano & Vocal 
Pete McCurrie – Double Bass & Tuba 
Doug Kennedy – Banjo & Guitar
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22 August – Tiger’ Tim Eyles’ Ragamuffins
REVIEWS:
John & Pauline Bush: ” A terrific evening of great humour and music.”
Diana & Brian Nutting: “As usual a very entertaining gig – Tim even had some new jokes.”
David & Bridget Salmons: “Great sense of humour. Most enjoyable evening. Hilarious! And the music wasn’t too bad either.”
Malcolm & Maureen Swire: “Lively. First joke not bad! Great band even with just the four to start with (Trombone & Reeds arrived late due to vehicle problems) weren’t bad at all. One or two new jokes. A very entertaining evening.”
Maureen & John Carter: “Another excellent performance from this ever-popular band. Despite the late arrival of two members of the front line, Tim held the fort ably with his trumpet playing and excellent collection of old jokes.”
Roger & Lesley: “Good jokes. Well done the quartet at the beginning. Just the great entertainment we expect from Tim & Co.”
Tony Baily: “Always a pleasure – best jokes in jazz. Great fun band.”
Tim & Andrew: “On good form as always. Held together well at the start awaiting the arrival of the ‘others’. Nice band.”
The Band 
Tim Eyles (Leader, Trumpet, Bugle & Vocal) and Mike Gibbings (Drums) 
Pete McCurrie – Sousaphone (with dahlia) 
Tony Hurst – Trombone 
Dave Bowen (Reeds) and Les Ames (Banjo) 
Mike Gibbings – Drums 
Les Ames – Banjo 
Tim Eyles, Leader, Bugle, Trumpet & Vocal
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