5th January – Tim Eyles’ Mardi Gras
REVIEWS:
Roger & Lesley: “Good to see Tim back, with a superb band. Great to hear John Bell on clarinet and Tim’s pocket trumpet.”
Gill & Richard Farrar and John Roman: “A very good band put together by Tim. Enjoyed the different styles of music. Very good to hear Seven Golden Daffodils again.”
Tony Baily: “Nice to see you again Tim with your new line-up.”
Tricia, Barry, Fay & Nicola: “Nice beads! Good fun band.”
Tim & Andrew: “Great music and funny as ever. Cracking way to start the New Year.”
Paul, Bob, Jan & Veronica: Tim Eyles great as usual. Rest of the band were excellent. Well done.”
Tess Bloodworth: “Great choice of music, well executed. Thank you.”
John Bell (Drums & Clarinet)
John Bell (Drums & Clarinet), Pete Maxfield (Double Bass) & Chris Walker (Reeds)
The Band
The following photos of the band playing different instruments were taken by Roger Lygoe© on his mobile.
John Bell on Clarinet, Paul Francis (Keyboard), Chris Walker (Reeds) and Tim Eyles on Drums
Tim Eyles on his Pocket Trumpet and Paul Francis (Keyboard)
John Bell on Clarinet & Tim Eyles on Drums
19th January – John Maddocks Jazzmen
REVIEWS:
Andrew & Tim: “Great numbers played exceptionally well. This band just keeps improving. Perhaps this is the cause of a good turnout.”
Paul, Anne & Carol (Anne & Carol’s first gig as new members): “Really enjoyed the performance.”
Nick & Heather Anderson and Carol Mort: “A top class band led by a famous musician playing to their usual high standard. Included some lesser-known numbers. Brilliant!”
Roger & Lesley: “A welcome return after more than three years. We hope to see them back again soon. Good hot music from very good musicians.”
Barbara Bell & Norman March: “Knee-jerking stuff. Other bits too. Great!”
Malcolm, Juliette & Tessa: “Really entertaining. John Maddocks never fails to produce a great gig and provide superb musicians to listen to. One of the very best evenings.”
John Maddocks (Leader, Reeds & Vocal), John Hall (Drums), Tom Connor (Trumpet), Chris Gower (Trombone) and Pete McCurrie (Double Bass & Tuba)
Tom Connor (Trumpet), John Hall (Drums) and Chris Gower (Trombone)
John Maddocks (Leader, Reeds & Vocal) and Tom Connor (Trumpet)
Chris Satterley (Keyboard & Vocal) and Andy Dicken (Guitar & Vocal)
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