Do You Recognise This Voice?

Been ages since I've written on this thing; probably cos I'm always knackered with lugging that damn Ampeg gear around that someone foisted on me. And regrettably the subject I'm writing about is rather a negative one.

Some pratt is trying to sabbotage Roxyrama gigs by ringing venues, pretending to be a band member and informing them that we cannot now do the gig. The idiot actually left a voice mail at a venue recently so although it's a long shot if anyone has an idea who it may be could they please get in touch. It's not brilliant quality but you never know!

The scoundrel can be heard

HERE

Selby Times

Ampegged

Popped into Sound Control in Leeds briefly to buy a couple of plectrums and ended up walking out with this beauty. Very persuasive with the sales patter is our Sam - makes a lovely cup of tea as well!

SELBY FUN DAY

Played at Selby Family Fun Day last Sunday with Roxyrama, bit worried bout the weather forecast but needn't have; turned out to be a brilliant day. Played a 40 minute set which the crowd seemed to love; goes to show Roxy still have quite a bit of a pull. Big thanks to Andy Acko for arranging the event and asking us to play.

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GIVE MY REGARDS TO THE BROADWAY

Played with SPLINTER at The Broadway on Dewsbury Road in Leeds last night, first time ever played there; what a brilliant venue! We had a great night in a great pub with a great crowd. Our thanks to Lester & Bev and all who were there for showing their appreciation and making us feel so welcome. See you there again very soon hopefully!

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East Leeds Lions

Played at East Leeds Lions Bikers Ralley in Eccup last night with EXPORT, headlining the bill in front of an estimated 2,000 people. What a night, and what a cracking bunch of people who really know how to party and have a great time!

EXPORT

Having played with EXPORT twice I am now on board as a permenant member! and great fun it is too. Playing with them again tonight at a 2000+ bikers do at Eccup in Leeds.

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Export Duty

Due to top local band EXPORT being without a bassist at the moment I was asked to fill in at their gig at Korks in Otley last night. It was Amanda's (Alan the singer's good lady) birthday bash and the night can only be described as brilliant. It was a privilege to perform with such a talented bunch of guys though a difficult task to match up to their former excellent bassist Ross Adams who has moved on to newer things. Was great also bumping into many former work colleauges who coincidently are mates with Alan!

Also performing with them at The Three Horse Shoes in Otley on 31st March, AND Friday 6th April when they are headlining the Leeds Biker's Weekend at Eccup near Leeds

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Barnsleyrama

Roxyrama

played down at The Polish Centre in Barnsley last saturday. This is a cracking venue and we were made really welcome by both the promoter Andy Hutchinson and the appreciative crowd. We had a great night and hope to be back there later in the year.

We make every effort to recreate the sounds AND visuals of Roxy Music, even as far as going to the effort of recreating the above Bryan Ferry photo shoot from the mid 70's; things however got a little out of hand.... The artistic results can be seen

HERE

Our special thanks to Barnsley's own Roxy chicks

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RAMA AT THE ROSCOE!

Roxyrama made it's debut gig last thursday at the New Roscoe in Leeds, and what a night it was! I can't recall seeing the place as busy and a great big thanks to all who turned up; especially to Mandy, Bob, Kath, Helena & Di; all seasoned Roxy fans who came from as far as the Midlands & Manchester for the event. Bob also plays in a band called No Boundarys who I hope to go and see sometime soon. It must have been a very late night for you and we sincerely thank you for making such an effort to get to the event.

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Special thanks also to Hulafrau who did a set early on and were greatly appreciated by all there; we were dead impressed fellas! Be sure to check them out. Funnily enough it turned out by pure coincidence that the bass player was my son's former tutor last year at 6th form college! Small world.

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Big thanks also to Lolly Taylor who not only took these photos but also does Bryan O'Ferry's hair!.. as well as his shopping; (lazy git Steve!) Thanks a bundle Lolly!

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Some tracks recorded at the show can be found

HERE

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ROBERT WYATT

Whilst having a spot of lunch down in Louth today I nearly choked on a mushroom in surprise, as sat at the next table was Robert Wyatt and his good lady Alfie. A well known & very respected musician in his own right, Robert has done much work with Roxy's Phil Manzanera and Brian Eno as well as many others; including playing on Dave Gilmour's recent solo album 'On An Island'. I plucked up the courage to talk to him and was really moved by the guy's warmth and friendliness, having a chat about Roxyrama and even broke off eating to pose for a photo with me (which we had to take twice cos the first didn't come out!).

It made my day; it was an honour to meet the great man. My heartfelt best wishes to both you and your wife Robert!

Pics of Robert with other celebrities at Phil Manzanera's wedding can be found HERE and a classic performance of him with Dave Gilmour can be found HERE. But the cream of the crop has gotta be this perfomance.......here.....

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ROXYRAMA DATES 2007

Thu 22nd Feb The New Roscoe, Leeds
Sat 10th March Barnsley Polish Club
Thu 26th April The Snooty Fox, Wakefield
Sun 17th June Selby Fun Day (TBC)
Fri 27th July The Springhead, Hull
Sun 9th Sept Ighten Leigh Club, Burnley
Thu 27th Sept The New Roscoe, Leeds

More to follow........

Exclusive - Roxyrama UK Tour!!

Roxyrama will be embarking on an extensive UK tour in the New Year. So far one extensive date has been added; Thursday 22 February at the New Roscoe in Leeds.

Be there!!

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ROXYRAMA!

It gives me great pleasure to announce the formation of a new Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music tribute band which should be out on the road very very soon. ROXYRAMA is currently working to a heavy rehearsal schedule with our debut gig in just under five weeks time and our first public gig in the new year all being well.

The band comprises of Steve Richmond; a Bryan Ferry clone! Dave Albone on drums, Nick Sumner on guitar, Neil Harris on keyboards, James Morrow (aka 'Moz') on saxophone, and yours truly on bass.
Keep posted for updates!

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Pint of Export Please!

Finally got round to seeing a band I've wanted to see for ages last night; EXPORT, who were playing down the Ringway in Horsforth, and what a night it was! The floorboards were bouncing from start to end! If you get chance to see these then grab it cos believe me they are BRILLIANT! A big thanks to Alan and the lads for putting on a great night, I and everyone else who was there really did enjoy it!

Farewell Atomic

After almost two years I've this week decided to call it a day with 'Atomic'. I wish all the other members of the band the very best of luck for the future.

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SITE OF THE WEEK!!

This one's brilliant; really good to see the internet is being

used to it's fullest potential :-)

Hitler Cats

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ATOMIC - Selby

Had a great day yesterday playing at an open air gig at Selby with ATOMIC. Really big crowd even though there was the odd spot of rain. Also on the bill were top tribute bands QEII and STIPE; great bunches of lads, really nice meeting you all!

Photos HERE

Atomic At The Roscoe

And thanks also to everyone who braved the heatwave & turned up at Atomic's Roscoe gig last sunday. Special thanks to my Splinter mate Nick who sound engineered for the event and from the postive comments afterwards did a pretty good job of it as well!

A big thanks to all who turned up at Splinter's New Roscoe gig last friday, especially to Baz of Bare Essentials; good to see you again old boy! A big thanks also to Sam of The Erics who kindly helped us out by standing in for Graham who was away shark diving in Turkey or something. Cheers Sam; even if you did turn up late, skint, and cadged beer all night! :-)

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VIDEOS

Here's some of Splinter's videos that we

recorded recently at the New Roscoe; more to follow...

Smells Like Teen Spirit

She Sells Sanctuary

Basket Case

I Predict A Riot

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and here's a a couple of Atomic videos; we're playing again at the Roscoe on 11th June; come along!

Hanging On The Telephone

Call me

Rapture

Chip off the old block...again

Phil in action again, this time at a school concert

Memory Lane...

Whilst sorting out some of Splinter's video footgage on YOUTUBE I found these old clips from my all time favourite band Roxy Music. Ah, memories...

Remake/Remodel

Virginia Plain

All I Want Is You

I FEEL SO VERY HONOURED!

Gosh, they've gone and named a town after me!..

Whoops, here's the right Sam....

Sam pleasing the crowd as only he can

On the subject of the Erics; Sam has kindly offered to stand in for Graham at Splinter's June 9th gig at the New Roscoe, hand injuries and ward security permitting. Cheers Sam!

"Come on now David, get back in the car love and we'll get you home to that nice cosy ward. It's gotta be better than just standing there with a silly smile on your face humming the national anthem all night"

ATOMIC LIVE AT THE BROOKLANDS!

Atomic were back in action last night at a charity bash at the Brooklands Hotel in Barnsley and a good night was had by all; plus plenty of dosh was raised I should imagine.

Also on the bill were an ace outfit from Stoke called LET THERE BE ROCK who played a stunning set and were a great bunch of guys; nice meeting ya fellas!

Many thanks to Jonny Hooker who very kindly helped us out at last friday's Ashington FC gig. Cheers Jonny! After this brief spell of moonlighting Jonny has now resumed normal duties with VIB GYOR. Check them out; the website has excellent links to loads of audio samples etc...

Video footage of Atomic's recent New Roscoe gig can be seen....

HERE

A Chip Off The Old Block

Mega congrats to my 15 year old son Phil who played with his band 'Savannah President' down the Primrose in Leeds last night. They played some blinding versions of songs by the likes of the Chillies, Pixies, Nirvana and a stomping version of 'Whole Lotta Love' by Led Zep which went down a storm.

A big well done to him, Michael & Paddy on guitars and vocals, and to Josh on the drums..

Nice one lads!

As it happens whilst down the Primrose I bumped into a familiar face in the form of Krush of Mid Life Crisis & Erics fame. He did a solo act which brought the house down.

Well done Krush!

Thanks to everyone who turned up at the Roscoe last night for Atomic's gig. To say we hardly see each other at the moment I think we sounded pretty darned good! Hope you all enjoyed it.

Former Atomic drummer Jonny Hooker has kindly agreed to stand in at Atomic's Ashington FC gig on Friday 31st March. Dave, our normal drummer is unavailable due to his wife having a baby round about that time. Good luck Dave and missus.

Jonny is currently drumming with future mega-stars VIB GYOR (if you haven't heard of them yet, don't worry; you will!). Cheers Jonny!