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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