Another gig been and gone - back at the Nelson this time. As always a HUGE thanks to everyone who sang. We had a few regulars, but it was great to get a few new faces up on stage for the first time. It's so much fun to watch a newbie start out a bit unsure... then some time around the second chorus they suddenly "get it" - they're singing in a band, at a real gig! After that that they're hooked.

We've now get regular dates till the end of the year at the Nelson, and Tatnam so we're starting to get into the swing of things. A few new songs in this time (and a few new ones for next time too). I'll get the new ones listed on the songs page asap, so you can all start practising.

See you at the Tatnam in a few weeks!

Ian

When I get chance next, I'll be down!! Taking pictures of all you singers too!! I'm very trigger happy with a camera, so be prepared!! =D

Great to be back at the Tatnam last night - plenty of singers keeping us busy all night. Thanks to you all... we're back there in a few weeks and we can do it all over again!!!

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We've got pictures! Check out the photo's page to see some of Monday nights singers (and check back cause there are probably a few more that aren't on there today). Thanks for those Kristina!

Tatnam Vs Nelson!!!

The Tatnam must have been pretty quiet last night, because you were all down the Nelson. It was packed, and totally rocked! Thanks to everyone for making the effort to come down and sing, and making it a great night. Some Pic's should be appearing some time tonight.

Following the GREAT night we had at the Nelson a couple of weeks back we've now got confirmed dates there for next year. We're going to be playing at the Nelson more or less the first Sunday of every month. If they're as good as the last one, we're going to have a great year!

Meanwhile don't forget we're back at the Tatnum this Monday... All singers welcome!

Hey hey one and all!

Another date is added! Halloween night down The Plough Inn at Tiptoe!! Come one and come all, sing, dance and be scared by the numerous costumes, including the bar staff!

Not to be missed!!

I'm personally putting all my effort into this night, so make sure to be there and experience one very haunting halloween!

P.s band members may very well be dressed up too!! ^^

Wow - I'm so glad to be out of that cat suit... No... really I was dressed as a cat. Couldn't see a THING all night. Most of the night I was rocking out completly blind. Halloween at the Plough was a blast - at least I think it was, cause I couldn't see, but it sounded like every one was having a good time, and the photo's look good. I'll get them posted here, and on facebook soon. Hopefully we'll get back there next year.

Meanwhile it's back to the nelson at the beginning of december. See y'all there!

The cat...

A great big thankyou to all the extremely talented musicians who played. Well done Matt, Ian and Rob. Halloween was enjoyable especially the smoke machine on stage that was fun too and a great choice of classic rock songs on the list plus a powerful craft of musicianship and power from the band.

Look forward to rocking and stomping again soon. Hope you play locally in Christchurch too if its possible for the band.

Keep on rocking. See you again.

All the best Dan.

hi Dan,

thanks for singing again. A gig in Christchurch would be great - we've got a couple Poole-way so more on the other side of Bournemouth would be usefull. Any ideas for specific venues?

Some pic's of Halloween are up. (there is one of you Dan, but it's not appearing at the momment. Check back an it will appear). There are also a whole load on facebook in the "tiptoe to the plough" group.

Hi again.

Ideas of venues for live band karaoke, what about o-neills in bournemouth and the Thomas Tripp late and live place.

Surfed the Tiptoe to plough on facebook. Its nice to have the photos on there to remember that evening.

Rock on everyone.

My first booked band and it was F**KIN AWESOME!!! I fully enjoyed myself, plus was totally in my element bringing a whole new meaning to the word "special" - hahahaha!! We totally burnt everyone out that night! It's the best Halloween I have ever been to!! Even if I was working!

Another gig been and gone. Monday at the Nelson was a strange one. Slow stat, and then at half time everyone piled in, and we were swamped with singers. We had to turn people away when we finally called time at midnight.

We also had a bit of a Blame George momment, as Cathy filled in on bass (thanks!), and George took over on drums.

If that wasn't enough for you, we're at the Tatnum on the 15th... See you all there.

Wow!! I'm totally wrecked from a solid weekend of gigging. Saturday night with PV, then an all day session at the Nelson on Sunday: Banned in the afternoon, and a HB to round out the weekend (on the plus side the equipment was all set up!).

It was a great HB with lots of regulars (Becky, Dave, Dan, Ian, Verena, Anna, Kristina), plus a nice bunch of new faces - a few whose singing may (or may not!) have been impaired by a little too much birthday drink, but some really impressive performances by people we hope to see back.

We even had a guest drummer - that can be a bit hit or miss, but in this case it was a big hit! Sorry I didn't catch your name, but you totally rocked. You're definatly welcome back, and WILL be sitting in for a few more numbers next time.

Next time is a few months, as our regular Nelson/start of the month slot is messed up by the bank holidays, but we'll be back 5th July (I know thats AGES), so see you then.

Big thanks to everyone who sang...

Another spectacular evening and musicianship from the band. The audiences rocked too. It was great to see all the familiar attendees of the evening. My ears have recovered now after all the fun.

Its a shame theres a longer wait for the next one but its something to look forward to when it comes.

All the best to the musicians of houseband and with their respective bands, tours, gigs etc. Rock on lads.

Daniel.