Home is where the heart is

Gustavo Cerati

2012-01-26T21:43:00.003+01:00

Gustavo Cerati is the singer of a very popular Argentinian 80's band called Soda Stereo. Despite have a very distinctive sound from the time they were widely ignored here in Spain (And still this days).

Gustavo suffered a cerebral stroke after a concert in Venezuela in May 2010. He remains in coma since.

I always thought he was a very underrated guitarist.

Here is a rare collaboration with the Colombian band Aterciopelados:

We really hope he gets well very soon.

Ö.B.N.I. Reunion gig @Puerto Urraco Sisters Bar Barcelona

2011-10-30T13:43:00.000+01:00

Marta Martillo. O.B.N.I.

Last night in Barcelona the legendary catalan hardcore punk band Ö.B.N.I. played a one off gig for the first time in years. The event had the celebration of the bass player Dani Masip 40th birthday but also the enjoyment of a whole generation of the old school supporters of the Hardcore punk scene (or Crust-Core like they like to tag themselves) here in Spain.

O.B.N.I. Early release

The gig was in the Puerto Urraco sisters bar in Pueblo Nuevo the old industrial quarter of Barcelona and it was nice to see that the venue was crowded. Ö.B.N.I had generated a lot of expectation the weeks before in the HC Punk scene in the city. The supporters were apparently a London based band called TOTAL CHAOS (or so I was told) although I missed it. There were to many people to say hello on the nearby bar to be honest. Hopefully next time.

It was good to see old faces again. Its nice to see that after decades some things/people have never changed!

Ö.B.N.I.

Marta y GG Dani

Regarding the set list I don't remember much to be honest as I must admit I am not very familiar with Ö.B.N.I. releases (I know the band only because Im an old friend of Carles Masip aka TITU the bass player brother) H.I.L.! ...anyway covers of the Hardcore punk swedish band ABSURD and POISON IDEA were played I recall. The songs were nailed by the legendary front singer Marta Martillo.

O.B.N.I.

Everybody had a great night like I said and here we are hoping this seminal Hardcore Punk band based in Barcelona reconsiders to do more shows in the near future....and not for a 50th bday next time!.

Special hanks to CARLES MASIP (Man of the night) for tell us about the gig.... and get us all in for free!!

Ö.B.N.I. :

Marta (voz)
GG Dani (bajo)
Chiko (guitarra)
Jaume (batería/voz)

CDF Star and Garter Manchester June 2011

2011-06-23T04:16:00.008+02:00

Dave Fielding

Here is a top review from our Cath Aubergine from Manchester of the show Dave Fielding performed with his current band Coconut Dogfuck:

It's hardly the fanfared homecoming worthy of a local musical legend, but then it's always been this way: if you're an elder statesman of rock then you'll always do better doing what you've always done. Scrape the barnacles off your youthful glories and sell them one last time to those who wish only to be reminded, over and over and over until the last glimmers of beauty have been washed out to grey. Ridiculous, isn't it? How did the Post-Punk generation, the Anything Goes generation, the generation that gave us not just new styles of music but whole new approaches formed in its wide-open minds, become the Groundhog Gig generation?

Dave Fielding gave the world sounds which still reverberate today. Sure, there were others who took advantage of the newly affordable echo and delay pedals in the early 80s, and in the early '00s the Interpol-led revival once again made those sounds commonplace - but somehow Fielding was a level above them all - and somewhere between the fluid echoes which see out The Chameleons' first album and the waves of synth shimmer that start their second, he basically invented shoegaze or dreampop or whatever you want to call it. From where it's not a million miles to the rich psychedelic stew of Krautrock (again, a rather shit word for rather wonderful music); up the beats just a little and we're into the kind of deep pulsating drone-trance which is (in Manchester, at least, but probably anywhere) best exemplified by GNOD. And this, in 2011, is also where you will find Dave Fielding. Look at it this way and it's no wilder or longer a leap from his much-loved old band than song-based semi-acoustic strum-alongs of oldies more commonly associated with men of his vintage. Sometimes a snatch of a riff familiar from his Chameleons days will find its way into the whirlpool - we recognise a sliver of "Second Skin" - but he uses it as a decent sample artist would, out of its original context and expertly placed in a new one.

Coconut Dogfuck started in 2004, but outside of Lincoln where they're based (and even in Lincoln, for that matter) live appearances are somewhat sporadic. Early versions of the band featured a didgeridoo which gave them something of a tribal / festival trance feel to them, and while the basic themes on his backing tracks are much the same (his only live accompaniments are a couple of percussionists) CDF 2011 has shifted away from the face-painted campfire and into some underground post-industrial space with colours dripping from the walls. And he still doesn't play tunes, not for the most part: Dave Fielding is all about sound, and his sounds make shapes in the air, just like the lasers that slice through the dry ice around him. They float and loop and twist and dance, flicker and grow and fade and die away. It's a bit progressive, a bit techno, a bit motorik, a bit space-rock - and as such, amazingly, would fit right alongside the aforementioned GNOD and their contemporaries in Manchester's present-day psychedelic underground. Dave has only ever made the music that he feels inside himself and has not lived in Manchester for years - he just somehow found his way home.

It's a shame that there aren't a few more people here - although it has to be said that somehow Manchester's live music scene has conspired to split the rather niche "former members of legendary local bands who have actually moved on a bit as opposed to pretending it's still 1985" market, what with Martin Bramah's Factory Star playing across town tonight; Martin still lives locally, plays more, has started to build something away from his Fall / Blue Orchids legacy. There's no reason however why Dave Fielding and the still gloriously named Coconut Dogfuck couldn't do likewise.

Cath Aubergine

Source:

http://www.music-dash.co.uk/live/live.asp?item=2228

Dave Fielding -Coconut DF 2011 Tour

2011-03-03T19:26:00.004+01:00

We are pleased to announce legendary guitarist Dave Fielding (formerly member of The Chameleons&The Reegs) live shows with his current band Coconut DF:

07th May 2011 Coconut DF Live@ Soundhouse Bolton
13th May 2011 Coconut DF Live@1:22 Bar Huddersfield
09th June 2011 Coconut DF Live @Star & Garter Manchester
10th June 2011 Coconut DF Live@ The Suninn , Pinxton [Nottingham]
24th June 2011 Coconut DF Live@The Stereo YORK
13th Aug 2011 Coconut DF Live@ Star Festival Rotherham

More info in the CDF Facebook group:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=107630044405&ref=ts

Coconut DF are:

Dave Fielding: Guitars&ebow&Hammered Dulcimer
Josh Jackson: Percussion
Daniel 'Bongoman' Heard: Percussion
Ralph Harris: Percussion and Keyboards

other former members:

Paul Didge

2010-12-15T14:23:00.006+01:00

Dave Fielding's Coconut DF new release and 2011 live shows

Dave Fielding's [Formerly known as the guitarist of the now defunct legendary 80's band The Chameleons] new band Coconut Dog Fuck is on the process of recording a new cd which will see the light on the new year. We'll keep you informed when we get more details about it [distribution etc...]. The band is also looking forward to play some gigs in Spain.

If there is any promoter interested contact me on the address below:

pedro_spaceout@yahoo.com

Dave Fielding ex guitarrista de Chameleons esta buscando promotores para tocar con su nuevo grupo 'Coconut Dog Fuck' en España.
Si hay algun promotor interesado que contacte conmigo.

We are also pleased to announce the fantastic The Reegs cover version of The Velvet Underground 'All Tomorrow Parties' will be included on a new compilation on Ozit Morpheus Records. The Reegs were Reg Smithies, Dave Fielding solo band. Gary Lavery joined a bit after.
Here are the contact details to order it:

Mail order Address:

Ozit Morpheus Records

Billy Fury Ltd
P.O.Box 116
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 5UG

Tel: 01565 734066 or 07970 219701

ozritrecords@which.net

site: http://www.tractor-ozit.com/

More info in The Reegs un-official website:

http://www.freewebs.com/thereegs/

2010-12-09T15:47:00.004+01:00

Exit Calm@ Liam Gallagher [Oasis] 'Pretty green' party 26th Nov 2010

Last Friday 26th November Exit Calm played a live set at Liam's Gallagher clothing label 'Pretty Green' launch party on a sold out Islington Garage in London. The band was invited as a personal request of the former Oasis singer [ apparently now on a new project called 'Beady Eye'] who seem to be a fan of our favorite band.

Here are some photos of Liam Gallagher 'Pretty Green' party in the Islington Garage in London last Friday :

Liam is on da house

Ladies and Gentleman: Billy Idol!

Liam Gallagher and Nicole Appleton both attended the event, other celebrities in attendance included Tom Meighan, Martin Freeman, Liam Howlett, Holly Willoughby, James Buckley, Tamzin Outhwaite, Andy Bell, Gem Archer, Natalie Appleton and also Exit Calm forumites Doubledex, Lefty, Nicko and Jolly amongst many others.

Exit Calm performed a 30 min set

Hopefully this will be the start and will help to give Exit Calm the media attention they really deserve. They are also now on the writing process of what it will become his 2nd work after the so acclaimed self titled debut album 'Exit Calm'.

Nicky Smith-Exit Calm

The band has also now a label to distribute the US/Canada releases:

http://www.sonicunyon.com

Europe:

http://www.clubac30.com

Pedro Vila

2010-11-28T14:35:00.004+01:00

Years 7" vinyl copies for sale!

D. Fielding&Reg Smithies&Cris Seddon in 1979!

I have few copies of the YEARS single for sale. For all The Chameleons UK/ The Reegs fans this needs no introduction. They are in mint condition [even considering they are 30 years old!] and autographed by Reg Smithies and Dave Fielding.
I believe they are the last copies around and were stored for years in one of the band members mums house.

Price is 50 GBP plus postage.

A unique opportunity [and most probably the last one] to get this rare item!

If you are interested you can write me here and we will set the delivery, postage etc.. :

pedro_spaceout@yahoo.com

Needless to say money raised will go to the band.

Years single

Featuring members of The Chameleons UK - recorded in Cargo Studios in 1979.

Side 1

-Come Dancing

Side 2

-Red Chevi'
-Don't Leave

Reg Smithies-Bass

Dave Fielding-Guitar, Vocals

Christopher John Seddon-Drums, Vocals

Ta

Pedro Vila

2010-10-26T20:21:00.003+02:00

Unreleased live track recorded on Janice Long BBC2 radio session in 2010

Exit Calm will record in 2011 what it will be their second release after the so acclaimed debut self titled album.

Bring it on!

2010-10-06T15:14:00.012+02:00

The Reegs unseen rare photos. Live@Red Eye London 98

Here are some live unseen photos kindly supplied by Cris Connelly who was the responsible [along with Dave Fielding&Reg Smithies&Gary Lavery] for putting out the [criminally underrated] Reegs singles 'You told me before' and 'As you leave'.

Dave&Gary&Reg Smithies

Cris is currently working on a book about CARGO studios where The Reegs recorded [as well as many many other bands like Joy Division, A certain Ratio, Echo&Bunnymen, Durutti Column and others from Factory Records].

Gary Lavery

He also asked me permission to include an interview I did for my Reegs unofficial website about Cris Seddon, formerly known as a member of 'Years', Dave&Reg first project before they joined The Chameleons.

http://www.freewebs.com/thereegs

Dave Fielding

Keep an eye on the book release date as it sounds pretty interesting to me. I will post more about the book as soon as I get some info.

Thank you Cris!!

2010-07-06T17:30:00.007+02:00

Exit Calm Barnsley Civic Live recording 26th June 2010

Here is the audio and video recording of the last show performed by Exit Calm at the Barnsley civic in June, courtesy of our good friend Big Clive. The band performed the whole self titled debut album plus 2 encores. What a fantastic night had by all.

Thank you Alex!

Exit Calm-Barnsley Civic Hall 26 Jun 10 DVD

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AW5R70UT
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TLUNHPZS
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IH9A6IDB
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RM3AEDI9

Exit Calm-Barnsley Civic Hall 26 Jun 10 AUDIO

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=08D83QT3

Simon Lindley-Exit Calm

2010-06-29T18:12:00.007+02:00

Lincolnshire sailing boat trip&Exit Calm live in Barnsley June 2010

Brayford Canals in Lincolnshire

Last weekend Exit Calm played a gig on their hometown Barnsley in South Yorkshire UK. It was a one not to miss. I also had a couple of days with me mate Dave Fielding [The Chameleons] in Lincoln shire.
We had a fantastic sailing boat ride on the beautiful Lincoln canals pulling over in old pubs all the way here and there.

A nice cold Guinness and gorgeous summer weather. What else do I need?

Legendary 80s guitarist-The Chameleons&The Reegs: Dave Fielding

We'll report soon [when I get a bit of time off] with more photos and also a review of Exit Calm legendary performance in Barnsley last saturday 26th June.

Exit Calm@Barnsley Civic Hall 26th June 2010

2010-06-20T19:20:00.002+02:00

Exit Calm - Recovery - FAC251 - 11/06/2010

Amazing performance of Exit Calm last week in London.

Roll on Barnsley next saturday! Without a doubt is going to be a legendary night.

2010-04-27T23:49:00.009+02:00

Exit Calm debut album 2010 review

Exit Calm in the beautiful Skipton castle in Barnsley recording Hearts and Minds video clip

Here is an excellent review from me mate Sean McKernan:

It’s been a long time coming and lesser bands would have folded under the lack of recognition from a largely indifferent mainstream music industry, but Exit Calm’s debut album has finally arrived. The opening track, ‘You’ve got it all wrong’ is the sound of the mothership coming into land. A huge sonic rumble locks into a rock solid groove with blistering guitars twisting and turning in a way not heard since the days of Verve’s ‘Gravity Grave’.

Track two is the euphoric single ‘We‘re on our Own’. A cliché-free anthem that hits you between the eyes from the first snare drum crack. ‘When you realise’ starts with the delicate ethereal beauty of a Sigur Ros signature before the guitars muscle in and take it to another dimension. If ‘You’ve got it all Wrong’ is their ‘I Wanna be Adored’ (and yes, it really does deserve to be classed with debuts of such quality) then ‘Hearts and Minds’ is their ‘I am the Resurrection’. A colossal, exhilarating rock song with a simple killer hook and guitars at the end screaming like a 747 coming into land. It’s the first sign that something very special indeed is brewing, which grows as the opening hypnotic chimes of ‘Don’t look Down’ winds its way into the soul of the listener.

‘Forgiveness’ is simply stunning. Brooding, atmospheric lyrics locked down with another killer Lindley/Pemberton groove. A post-rock Sly and Robbie, their contribution to the album should not be underestimated.

‘Reference’ is a genuine hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck-up beauty. Near orchestral guitars providing the perfect backdrop to the heartbreakingly poignant lyrics. Both in terms of style and quality

‘With Angels’ can be seen the sister track of ‘Forgiveness’. Complex and dynamic with moments of ferocious intensity. ‘Atone’ is another widescreen epic. Worked up from its original acoustic state into a song most other guitar bands in the world today would kill for.

‘Recovery’ starts with a military shuffling drum pattern and takes a while to find its groove before Rob Marshall takes control and hammers out a devastating psychedelic circular riff. ‘Serenity’ is the albums twilight track with Nicky Smith singing, as Tony Wilson once said about Joy Division, ‘like he has no fucking choice’. If Pemberton and Lindley are the post rock Sly and Robbie, then Rob Marshall is the post-rock Hendrix. Not in terms of flash virtuoso soloing and showmanship, but in terms of someone who has the ability to produce unworldly sounds from conventional instrumentation and an instinctive sixth-sense of how guitars fit together to produce a truly beautiful and epic sound. Massive waves and sheets of noise supplemented with elegant, subtle harmonic overlays without ever sounding overblown or bombastic.

Put simply, the guitars on this record make My Bloody Valentine sound like a bloke with a one stringed ukulele.

And then there is Nicky Smith. Renowned for his intense live performances, it is initially jolting to hear a genuine, ragged rock voice heading-up the type of guitar band traditionally fronted by a whispering, apologist whose vocals are just another sonic layer in the mix. Three of the tracks on the album (‘Atone’, ‘Serenity’ and ‘When you Realise’) have him singing more or less solo for the first half, revealing him to be a vocalist and lyricist of immense talent and power. Recorded under conditions of almost unbearable financial and time-constrained pressure, Paddy Byrne and Ulrich Schnauss have created a widescreen masterpiece comparable with anything you’ll hear from a big budget studio. It’s a common trait for debut albums to sound neutered and over polite. The pair of have done a magnificent job in capturing the dynamic intensity of Exit Calm’s live performances.

This is not a classic shoegaze or post-rock record. It is a classic record full stop. One of the most accomplished debuts in recent (and even not so recent) history.

Totally devoid of filler tracks, it pulls you in instantly yet reveals more with every listen: two killer singles, an opening track as good as anything in living memory, power, complexity, intensity, beauty and passion with lyrics good enough to be published as poetry.

Top Manc scenester Clint Boon recently described Exit Calm as ‘One of greatest rock bands of all time. Simple as that’, which seems ridiculously overblown. Until you hear this album and it all makes perfect sense. Has a debut album on a tiny independent label ever won the Mercury Music Prize? If there is any justice in the world, this album should.

Sean McKernan Monday 26th April 2010 11.15pm

http://www.glasswerk.co.uk/reviews/national/9014/Exit%20Calm

Ps. Got me vinyl copies today and they are simply stunning!

Pedro Vila

2010-03-29T12:30:00.004+02:00

EXIT CALM Debut album release

Exit Calm Album cover

So we ve got finally the final tracklist and confirmed dates for the debut album from our favorite band.

The album [CD or 2 x LP] can be pre-ordered on Club AC30:

http://lnk.ms/7ZTRT

And also there is the chance to buy the [always very wanted] Japanese version which, as usual, comes with 2 extra tracks ['Hope' and 'All On You']. It wont be distributed in Europe so it has to be purchased straight from Japan.

http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/product/detail/3794557

I am aware the 2 x LP vinyl its a very very limited edition and I am positive it will sell fast so if I were you I would pre -order it now before they run out of copies!
Its going to be soon a record collector piece indeed!

Confirmed EXIT CALM debut album track list [UK and Europe]

Tracklisting:

1. You've Got It All Wrong
2. We're On Our Own
3. When You Realise
4. Hearts And Minds
5. Don't Look Down
6. Forgiveness
7. Reference
8. With Angels
9. Atone
10. Recovery
11. Serenity

Ta
Pedro Vila

2010-03-15T13:52:00.009+01:00

Exit Calm album&Single release news

Hearts and Minds [edit] video

Got this off Exit Calm management:

May 3rd sees the release of 'Hearts and Minds' the unstoppable new single from South Yorkshire based four piece, Exit Calm. A rousing and commanding call to arms, showcasing their distinctive wall of immense and anthemic sound, the track is the perfect introduction to a band whose sincerity, presence and originality resonates both sonically and soulfully, serving to remind you what real bands are all about.

Taken from their forthcoming self titled debut album produced by Paddy Byrne (Unkle, The Hours) and mixed by Ulrich Schnauss (Longview, The Engineers) 'Hearts and Minds' proved a live favourite as the band travelled the UK last year supporting the likes of Echo and The Bunnymen, The Charlatans, Modest Mouse and Soulsavers; gathering and expanding a fervently loyal fan base along the way.

With heady guitars, ambient and effect laden layers, echoes of musical heroes such as The Verve and Spiritualized are undeniable, yet Exit Calm's delivery is incomparably unique and in a class of its own. This is a band that once seen, leave no doubt in belief; coming alive on stage and evoking an atmosphere of epic proportions.

Hearts and Minds is available on digital download and heavyweight coloured 7" vinyl on May 3rd with their debut album 'Exit Calm' following on May 17th through Club AC30.

The single can be pre-ordered from Club AC30 here:

http://www.clubac30.com

Exit Calm are: Nicky Smith (vocals) , Rob Marshall (guitars), Simon Lindley. (bass) and Scott Pemberton (drums).

www.exitcalm.net

www.myspace.com/exitcalm

www.clubac30.com

www.myspace.com/exitcalmfansiteespana

" With ragged vocals and swathes of widescreen guitar effects reminiscent of early verve, South Yorkshire’s four-piece Exit Calm have a penchant for all things epic" (Q MAGAZINE).

"Exit Calm are so far out in front of the rest of the competition at present it's frightening. In fact, you can almost imagine bands forming in their wake as we speak." (DROWNED IN SOUND).

"Unashamedly epic, their effects-laden sound adds a wide-eyed romantic edge that is alluringly easy to lose yourself in." (THE METRO)

2010-03-04T12:10:00.005+01:00

Exit Calm album release

So rumors have started regarding the release of most eagerly awaited album of the decade.
Exit Calm Album release the 17th May 2010. Single release 'Hearts and Minds' [radio edit] 3rd May.
Also a possible track-listing:

You've got it all wrong
We're on our own
When you realize
Hearts and minds
Don't look down
Forgiveness
Reference
With angels
Atone
Recovery
Serenity

Hoping here ' Keep the light Alive' and ' Sirens' will be the bsides

Here is the poster of next Exit Calm gig in Manchester the 25th March.

http://www.myspace.com/exitcalm

http://www.myspace.com/exitcalmfansiteespana

2010-01-19T20:34:00.004+01:00

Exit Calm Free track download 'All On You'

Exit Calm:Scott Pemberton, Rob Marshall, Simon Lindley and Nicky Smith

From the album sessions, produced by the legend that is Ulrich Schnauss and recorded in London. Unfortunately this song [All on You] wont make it to the album.

Download this song joining EXIT CALM mailing list here:

http://www.exit-calm.com/

Is going to be the album of 2010 already and without a doubt an essential piece on music history as good as debuts like The Stone Roses 'Self titled' or Manchester finest The Chameleons 'Script of The Bridge' as well as Joy Division 'Unknown Pleasures', Love 'Forever Changes', Hendrix 'Are You Experienced' , The Doors first release or The Velvet Underground&Nico.
The list goes on...

Wait and see..... its coming in April.

More songs in the Exit Calm Spanish Fan site link below:

http://www.myspace.com/exitcalmfansiteespana

2010-01-06T17:01:00.008+01:00

Palamos Costa Brava Xmas&Boxing Day 2009

Jordi Felani the thinking man

Last xmas I spent a few days in Palamos in Costa Brava. We always gather with me old mates for this days and also for NYE. The place was so quiet unlike the crowded days in summertime.

Cala S' Alguer wee fisherman Village

Cala Castells Sunset a new decade ahead

Cala Castells

A few years back there was planned the construction of dozens of summer villas in Cala Castells near Palamós but due to a massive media campaign promoted by the locals the whole project was stopped and canceled. A prove once again that people can still change things.
Revolution wont happen on TV. Start your own one!

Cala Castell Palamós Catalunya

2009-12-29T17:14:00.003+01:00

Happy New Decade

Bosnia-The Reegs Live at The Duchess Of York-Leeds 1998

That show was recorded on audio too. Hopefully will be released one day!
Happy NY everyone

2009-12-18T04:00:00.005+01:00

Coconut DF Live@Library Bar 5th Dec 2009 Lincoln UK
Part 2

Dead Baby Parade was the first full band on the stage. How did Simon, Deli, Josh, Anais and Sarah did fit on the stage is a miracle. But they delivered again like in Pats memorial last September a fantastic show with their stunning indie-psychedelic folk.

Dead Baby Parade&Diamond El Fonsbrook

I really hope the guys release a full album soon can't wait to hear it. Apparently there are rumors that Dave Fielding might produce them something on the near future but nothing is confirmed yet.
Meanwhile you've got their Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/dbparade

'Take my home' and 'Keep it hidden' are amongst my favorites. Not sure about the set list but 'Pretty' and 'Bleed Away' were deffo played.

It was then time for Helium 3. I was really hoping they were as good as they were the morning before on the rehearsals were I could hear two new songs and also the mint cover of The Cure '10:15'

Josh&Mark

Helium 3

Helium 3 Set list :

-Feels like
-Never Stop
-This Time
-Bad stuff
-10:15 [Cure cover]
-I wish

Great show and the best openers indeed for Coconut DF. A mint set of spacey trippy alt punk rock.

Helium 3: Josh&Mark&Dave Jackson

Ever seen a Cat on a gig?

Ooshka enjoyed the gig

Ooshka enjoying on the backstage. She even did catch some mice outside on the canal while Dave was playing the show, so lucky night for her!

Its raining again

This is reality

Has anyone seen Ooshka?-Dave asked the crowd.

Mr. Fielding legendary ebow didn't disappoint a bit with that ethereal sound over a trancey backdrop. One step beyond.

Dan Bongoman and Josh played both the percussion.
Fielding is also considering to play some gigs abroad. Germany and perhaps Spain is on the cards probably on the dance circuit. Also its possible we will see a new release of Coconut DF on the new year so we will post about it as soon as we have more confirmed news.
The night ended about 2am with another dj dance set 'Undertone'. It made everybody dance around.

Also special mention to the sound engineer too. I forgot his name but he mentioned he was involved on the recording of Bosnia in the studio for new The Reegs double remastered cd.
Nice one.

So a great night was had by all like I said and a nice gathering of some of the Lincoln finest crew. We hope to have more on the near future. Perhaps a live 'on the boat' Coconut DF show along Lincolnshire canals?

More photos on the Coconut DF Facebook group link below:

Coconut DF Facebook group

All photos by Pedro Vila.

2009-12-13T13:42:00.003+01:00

Coconut DF Live@Library Bar 5th Dec 2009 Lincoln UK
Part 1

This is reality

So here we go with another excellent night with live bands from the Lincoln music underground scene.
I traveled over from Spain for the weekend to see the show as I didn't want to miss it. I did attend Coconut DF gig on Pats memorial do in Lincoln as well last September but this time it was also our Gaz [Gary Topliss] birthday Party and his band Helium 3 was playing supporting Coconut DF too so it was a perfect excuse to visit Lincoln again [Currently most probably my favorite city in England] and also to stay away of this Christmas non sense.

The venue was The Library Bar located in the Brayford University area of Lincoln which is mostly surrounded by lakes and water.

Brayford Lincoln

I have visited the Shed before [Which is the next bigger pub-bar] and had a pint or two with Dave there, but didn't noticed the Library Bar so I was a bit curious about the venue. The place has a huge canal and also loads of narrow boats parked there. Swans, ducks and other birds are easily seen on the water. Dave Fielding owns a large narrow boat and he lives there with his Cat 'Ooshka' [Queen of the night] .
Apparently its possible to travel all over England with one of those fuckers as all the north and the south is well connected by the canals. They are very well prepared and you can get all facilities you can find in a normal house.
Maybe he will take us one day for a ride?

Ethereal ebow

The view at night from the bar is stunning with the lights of the Cathedral and other old buildings from the city. Lincoln has a special feeling very medieval I would say. The weather was cold though but the whole place has a class atmosphere that reminds me some posh sailing clubs here in Spain. And Guinness was very good!

Those were the bands lined up for the night:

Coconut Dog F*@k
Helium 3
Diamond el Fonsbrok and The Dead Baby Parade
Lab Rat&Trouble Djs
Undertone club closed the night.

So around noon I brought some of the equipment from Gaz shed to the venue and also helped a bit to unload the van and set the band gear on the stage. I really enjoyed doing that, it was my first time ever as a stage hand employee! so I hope I didn't bother much.

our Gaz a Happy man

A pint here and there and most of the drums and boxes were placed and I could see how people started to gather outside the venue. All Lincoln wanted to be there!
Dead Baby Parade and Helium 3 did their usual sound check.

Del-Dead Baby Parade

The day before I saw Helium 3 rehearsing two new tracks . 'Bad Stuff' [?] and 'Angels and Demons'. They both sounded ace to me. ' Josh [Dave Jackson son] deserves a special mention as he joined again with 3 of the bands that played on the night. Drums, bongos and a rather good work with the guitar. Sterling job mate.

Simon-Dead Baby Parade

Helium 3 rehersals in Gaz freezing shed

Dave Jackson used to play in the legendary Lincoln cult band AReprisal [Top man, very experienced bass player..and always smiling!] along with his brother Martin and Pete Clayton [Who was there that night too]. Those were the 80s!

AReprisal-Lincoln Left to right: Dave Jackson, Pete Clayton, ?, Simon Cox

AReprisal-Lincoln Left to right: Pete Clayton, Simon Cox, Dave Jackson, ?

Dave soundcheck

So Dave Fielding did sound check at the end of the afternoon. The ebow seemed on top form and sounded as good as ever. The first chords had that special feeling that instantly filled the [not for so long] empty room.

McGinty

Dj LabRat was the dj opener. Which place better than England to hear the new trends on techno-dance beats? Mc Ginty blasted a top set.

More soon in Part 2

2009-11-27T20:16:00.005+01:00

Exit Calm Hearts and Minds -Leadmill Sheffield

Here is a video I recorded on last Exit Calm in Sheffield. Sound doesn't do justice obviously as it was a crap pocket photo camera with a compressed mic. But hey, better than nothing!
They delivered a tremendous show.
Can't wait for the release of the album in April 2010
By the way don't miss Rob Marshall here, he is on fire!

Exit Calm Hearts and Minds

Thanks to Yvo [Furry] for the editing job.
More photos from the show soon.

2009-11-23T22:02:00.007+01:00

Exit Calm Live at the Leadmill Sheffield 21 Nov 2009

Nicky Smith-Exit Calm

And yet another fantastic gig of Exit Calm [And a top gathering of friends] last Saturday 21th November at the Leadmill in Sheffield. A total celebration.

Exit Calm

Leadmill Sheffield 21 Nov 2009 set List:

You've Got It All Wrong
We're On Our Own
Atone
Forgiveness
With Angels
Don't Look Down
All On You
Hearts & Minds
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Higher Learning (Encore)

Exit Calm album release 18th April 2009 [Subject to confirmation]

'With Angels' Exit Calm new cd single signed by the band

A big thanks to all who made the evening terrific. If the new album songs are half as good as this single release, Exit Calm debut is gonna be without a doubt the album of the decade.

More photos and footage on the upcoming days!

Ta

Pedro Vila

2009-11-17T14:23:00.014+01:00

The Chameleons Wishville shut down

Without any notice The Chameleons Wishville official message board has been shut down indefinitely.
It seems also a new message board is off the ground when the old one is still warm.

Wishville Official Chameleons site

Wishville was a pretty extended database of Chameleons related threads worked and supported with the collaboration, hard work and contribution of their fans since 2001, Fans who bought all their releases and proved their support attending to their old shows or even The new Karaoke chameleons® gigs. Wishville was a a top source for updates of new re- releases, live shows or other band members solo projects.

We believe in freedom of speech and that there is no room for censorship in Rock 'n Roll.

If you agree with us click and join our Facebook group 'Bring Back Wishville' below.

Bring Back Wishville!

Ta
Pedro Vila

2009-11-12T20:54:00.007+01:00

The Chameleons Second Skin covers

Here is a couple of The Chameleons covers from their song Second Skin I've found on the internet the other day.
The first is from a german house-dance band called Scooter. Its not too bad although I would prefer a more techno based sound rather this soft euro dance.
It will hopefully give more exposure to The Chameleons and hopefully some royalties!

Belenger is a spanish lad from Valencia who has covered a couple of decent covers too. Second Skin of The Chameleons and The Nastyside of The Reegs.

www.myspace.com/belengermyspace

Nice one

Pedro Vila

2009-11-05T00:16:00.004+01:00

Antonio Blanco Rodriguez video

Video dedicado a mi amigo Antonio Blanco [Tony] asesinado el 11 de Septiembre de 2009 en El Salvador.
Tu familia y amigos no te olvidamos.

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Video in the memory of me best mate Antonio Blanco Rodriguez murdered in El Salvador the 11th september 2009.

We will never forget you Tony

Keep walking.....

Edited by Pedro Vila

Music:
God-Plastic Ono Band
The Nasty Side-The Reegs

More info on Antonio facebook group

2009-11-01T12:31:00.008+01:00

Exit Calm Live Recordings

Exit Calm from Barnsley at V Festival in Leeds summer 2009

Here is a list of Exit Calm live Bootlegs links to download. Courtesy of our friend Alex [Big Clive]. Thanks Alex!

Enjoy!!

Pedro Vila

2009-10-20T14:56:00.010+02:00

Antonio Blanco In Memoriam [R.I.P 1966-2009] Facebook group

We have created a group for Antonio Blanco Rodriguez [Tony] in Facebook [See link below]. This is an open group for everyone to share memories and keep his flame alive. If you have photos or you crossed paths with him in the past, please share your story with us all.
Thank you.

Antonio Blanco Rodriguez Facebook group

Hemos creado un grupo en Facebook [Link arriba] para que todas aquellas personas que tuvimos la suerte de conocer a Antonio Blanco Rodriguez [Tony] podamos compartir aniversarios, memorias, anecdotas o fotos y así de ahora en adelante mantener siempre su memoria viva.

Gracias

Antonio Blanco Rodriguez & Pedro Vila Seattle 1991

Pedro Vila

2009-10-11T09:00:00.005+02:00

Coconut DF show in Pat's Memorial event. Jolly Brewer 26th September 2009 Lincoln UK [Part 2]

Dave Fielding Coconut DF sound check

Dave Fielding: Coconut DF

So after Helium 3 supporting act it was time for Dave Fielding to join the stage. The place was rammed as it was the main music act of the night so no one wanted to miss it.
Dave told me minutes before the show that he was very nervous. I couldn't believe at first how someone with such a long music career can still get that previous stage fright but suddenly I realized it was a very very special night for him and he wanted everything to work as perfect as possible. On the last minute Ralph the original Coconut DF drummer couldn't make it to the gig, so Daniel 'Bongoman' Heard and Josh Jackson [again] joined on the last minute. And they both did a perfect job I have to say.

If I had to play along an 80s guitar legend like Dave Fielding I would be anything but relaxed!

Pure ecstasy

There was a fast connection with the crowd gathered there. All the show set list was improvised [Like all Coconut Dog Fuck shows on the past], they jam the songs on the most natural way and never rehearsed it before hand.
To me it doesn't sounds unrehearsed at all to be honest.

That's me taking pics btw. Photo Courtesy of Cath Aubergine

The good mood and the positive energy started to flow . Dave was wild, he was literally on fire. He is undoubtedly very skilled and has a long wide experience. That is why he makes it work!.
I can guarantee you that you have never heard or experienced anything like this sound before.
Mr. Fielding takes music experimentation to the next level. Basically he managed to shake his glorious past and moved on. Which is to me the right thing to do. If you add that its not easy to play Dave's well known unique trademark delayed echoed guitar effects on a high uptempo dark psychedelic Trance-Dance Beats.

Dave on trance

Dave's emotional speech for Pat

Dave is a professional. He has played all along all his musical career on the main major venues around the world, America, Europe etc....and on the early 80s days supported and shared stage with some of the major acts of the time like The Cure, U2, Echo&Bunnymen, The Cult, Simple Minds, The Sisters Of Mercy, Talk Talk [You name it...] and a long long etc.... Its countless the amount of guitarists Dave [And Reg!] have influenced on a whole generation [Bands like Editors, Interpol, etc..]., its all out there proved and quoted in the music journalism. They were the pioneers and they well deserve the recognition.
He is been around with his very different musical projects since Years [Pre-Chameleons] in 1979 and you can tell as soon he joins the stage.

Dave took everybody to an unknown [but very pleasant] strange sonic landscape.

Clockwise: Daniel Heard, Dave Fielding and Josh Jackson

The show was about 3 or 4 long improvised songs. Highlights were 'Bosnia ' [Surprisingly not played at the end of the set this time due to the crowd request of an encore] and also some nice 'The Shadows' chords filled the room at the middle of the 2nd or 3rd set.
A nice surprise indeed!

I had the infinite pleasure to hear Bosnia several times on the past, and that night was probably the best one. I am very happy it was finally included it on the last The Reegs double cd compilation released last July, as it never was recorded in studio with lyrics before. Although I have to say I always personally enjoyed it to the max when he played with The Reegs on the late 90s.with Reg Smithies there backing [Can you imagine??!!].
There are some recordings of The Reegs last shows in 1998. They are brilliant, I really hope they decide it to release them some day, and more particulary The Duchess of York in Leeds which was their last show ever. day, and more particulary The Duchess of York in Leeds which was their last show ever.

Dave Fielding taking off!

Wild!

But back to Coconut Dog Fuck show, Dave feelings were very very intense like I said. He was jumping around and dancing like a...... possessed Shaman?. I recall he even almost felt over the drums once!
At some point I think he was in some sort of trance for his sadly missed friend .....and we all were there to join his mystic experience.

For a very few moments I had the sensation that Pat was somewhere watching everything and giving us all his distinctive and very own warm [always[ honest smile.

Dave Fielding: Coconut Dog Fuck

Dave played his legendary Microfret guitar his ebow on a way that anyone else cant. Quoting my friend Cath's Aubergine from Manchester [The person I know has seen more live bands ever, literally hundreds per year!]:

' .....ask me how I would rather spend a Saturday night - purely on a MUSICAL level - and give me darkly psychedelic techno over rehashing history; present over past; every time. This is just how it is for me. Dave Fielding can do things with a guitar that nobody else in this world can, and the rest of the band provide a quite brilliant foundation on which he can do so.'

Double 12" string guitar. Last Dave adquisition. Shame it wasnt used.

People dance, people had fun. Happiness isn't a crime!

Dave Fielding brought also a double fret twelve string guitar but its a shame he couldnt tune it on time. I personally would love to see him playing that on the most 'Jimmy Page style'!
At the end of the night about midnight Pat Sister Bernardette gave a little speech to thank everyone for turning up to the gig. Also some money was raised for Pat's family who were there, his mum, Dad and brothers&sisters which I had the pleasure and honor to speak briefly with.

Coconut DF The real thing!

For Pat, sadly missed but not forgotten!

They all were very happy and proud. We all gather backstage at the end of the night , and the feedback was so positive by those who turned up. Everybody smiled and was satisfied. I personally had a fantastic and very memorable night and some [Actually several!] Guinness where raised on Pat's memory. Proper Irish wake.

Pat sister Bernadette gives the final thank you speech

Special mention to the show for the lightning too [Gaz Top personal equipment ] as it gave a great atmosphere to the show. Many thanks again mate for such a great job organizing everything, you nailed it!. And also thanks everyone who got involved on the event helping or just turning up. My most sincere apologizes as well if I forget to mention anyone [So many people to say hello there!]. You know who you are.
To me it was well worth the quick trip from Spain. Despite I lost a few days before my best friend Antonio Blanco Rodriguez who was brutally murdered in El Salvador the 11th September and therefore been very very difficult times for me, there was no way I was going to miss Pat's memorial tribute.
Personally It was like a two in one occasion.

That goes for you too Tony !

I am pretty sure Pat would be very proud with all of us.

Pat's memorial will go down in history for ever, and quoting Dave 'It was our best Coconut DF gig!!'.

Like I use to say....... Nobody dies if we keep his memory alive.

Pat Taylor

R.I.P. Pat.

Hasta siempre amigo!.

Ps: I managed to take a couple of video shots from Coconut DF with my pocket camera, although sounds is compresed and obviously isn't very good [Soundwise], it shows quite well the spirit of the night [I recall some other guys with proper video cameras so hopefully more stuff will surface one day.] I will upload them when I have a bit of time off.
Also more photos were taken on the night. If you want to see them join our Facebook groups for The Reegs and Coconut Dog Fuck. or Pats memorial event.

Ta

Pedro Vila

2009-10-09T03:23:00.005+02:00

Pat Taylor Memorial -Jolly Brewer 26th Sept 2009 Lincoln UK [Part 1]

Diamond el Fonsbrook and the Dead Baby Parade

Last Saturday 26th September my good friend Gaz Top leaded and organized a memorial for Pat Taylor in The Jolly Brewer in Lincoln. Not an easy thing to do. He did an sterling job and everything was perfectly organized. All the bands were on time and everybody had a fantastic time. There were 9 bands lined up all day from 12 pm until midnight curfew. It was just a gathering of friends on the memory for the loss of our friend Pat Taylor.

Defnation Lincoln. 'More Metal than your mums Kettal!'

I took this photo of Dave Fielding and Pat Taylor sometime in 2005

The memorial event included the following bands :

-Dead Baby Parade [British Folk]
-DefNation [Metal]
-Helium 3 [Gaz Top Band]
-Shanarchy
-Martin Jackson
-The Soul Granade
-Coconut DF [Feat Dave Fielding of The Chameleons/The Reegs]

amongst other acts like Djs, etc... and a great BBQ! It was a fantastic sunny day and the atmosphere was great.
All for you Pat!

Diamond el Fonsbrook and the Dead Baby Parade soundcheck

I was very impressed by the quality with the local bands playing although they came from very different styles but they all were quite good. I liked Defnation Lincoln with their combination of new metal on the line of Pantera of the good days.

Diamond el Fonsbrook and the Dead Baby Parade

Gaztop introducing the bands

Diamond el Fonsbrook and the Dead Baby Parade [who used to be called Lipstick Entourage before] played a brilliant set of Folk. Rock Two blokes playing the guitar and two lasses playing the flute. I really enjoyed that. They are very talented.
Also Josh Jackson deserves a special mention as he was playing the drums in that set and he also joined Gaz Band Helium 3 with the guitars and Dave Fielding's Coconut Dog Fuck with the drumming at the end of the night too. Nice one lad..not everybody can say that he joined the stage with a legend like Dave Fielding. A privilege indeed!

Josh Jackson [Helium 3 Dave Jackson son] joined with the guitars

Our Gaz drumming.' and the tap drips drip drip drip drip.......'

Also Shanarchy and Martin Jackson performed a few songs along the day. It was a fantastic relaxed event. The Jolly Brewer has the best back garden with a fairly big stage and some tables where you can sit around and relax outdoors. The church is got right behind the stage gives also a very special and haunting atmosphere too.

Helium 3 bassist Dave Jackson. Top job!

On the late afternoon after Dead Baby Parade more people was gathering on the garden. It was the time for Gaztop Helium 3 to play their set. They were quiet good,. I think they are getting better and better every time I see them live.

Helium 3 also dared with a cover of an old The Cure tune from the '3 Imaginary Boys' album [0:15 Saturday Night].. I used to like some of the old Cure songs of the first and second album and although they are not my thingy nowadays I have to say I enjoyed very much!
Nice one.

Mark Jones-Helium 3 vocals and electric guitars.

There are rumors that they might support Dave Fielding Coconut DF on a couple of upcoming shows in the near future, perhaps a date in Manchester. and why not a gig abroad! I
really hope this happens lads.

Dead Baby Parade

So after 10 pm it was about time for Dave Fielding to join the stage. It was a very special night as Pat Taylor was a close friend of him, so I had the feeling he was going to give everything of himself on the stage.

Dave Fielding Coconut Dog Fuck soundcheck

The ebow master

And indeed he did! he didn't disappoint a bit.
Dave was wild and very emotional. Wild! The real thing. Probably the best show I have seen of Dave since the reunion of The Chameleons in 2000.

Will continue on part 2

2009-09-14T19:15:00.011+02:00

Antonio Blanco Rodriguez -Tony R.I.P. 1965-2009

My best friend and brother Antonio Blanco [Tony] got murdered in El Salvador last Friday 11th September 2009. I'm still in shock. He got shot seven times on the chest by 3 people when he was driving his motorbike on his way home.
El Salvador Police (PNC) is investigating. they said that the incident occurred in the village of San Antonio Abad of Los Indios, in the jurisdiction of Maple City-Ciudad Arce, 40 miles west of San Salvador.

He wasn’t only my friend, he was my brother.
I spoke with him the very same morning as he was visiting Spain for a few weeks and also coming to see me in Madrid this very Wednesday he did send me this photo. Probably the last photo of him

Antonio Blanco Rodriguez R.I.P. 1965-2009

Toni was a very special person, unique, one in a million and he also literally saved my life years ago. We lived loads of intense experiences together since our teenage days on the 80s.. So many memories.....
He was a single parent and leaves a 4 year old beautiful girl called 'Maya Blanco'.

But nobody dies if you keep his memory alive. And I will make sure this is gonna happen.

Love you mate and will never forget you, because to me you are not gone.

R.I.P. brother

We have created a group for Antonio Blanco Rodriguez [Tony] in Facebook [See link below]. This is an open group for everyone to share memories and keep his flame alive. If you have photos or you crossed paths with him in the past, please share your story with us all:

Antonio Blanco Facebook group

Here is a video I recorded with Tony in our skyjet trip in rio Dulce Guatemala on the way to Belize in August 2006.

Antonio Blanco Rodriguez&Pedro Vila in Izabal Lake [Rio Dulce]

Pedro Vila

If you want to read more about Toni click on the links on the right LABELS

News link english:

http://www.barcelonareporter.com/index.php?/news/comments/spanish_citizen_antonio_blanco_rodriguez_43_shot_dead_in_el_salvador/

Noticia prensa en Español:

http://www.lavanguardia.es/sucesos/noticias/20090913/53784663627/asesinan-a-un-ciudadano-espanol-en-el-salvador.html

2009-09-07T23:40:00.009+02:00

USA Trip

After the summer hiatus I will have a bit more time to update the blog, so apologizes for the lack of content and updates. To be honest I always saw summer the right time to spent as much as you can outdoors so didn't have or wanted time for computers.

Fires in Yosemite National Park August 09

I had a fantastic time this summer on the US.I stayed a some days in Chicago and also I drove some of the west coast, Big Sur and also to Yosemite National Park. One of the things I found more shocking were the fires. They were huge, in San Gabriel Mountains I think and also in Yosemite. Mount Wilson was on flames too.

Spooky skies Los Angeles 2009

On the way to Mojave desert

Fires near the Highway

I was told the fires can burn for weeks. The view at night was very sad, hundreds of years gone within minutes
.
I'll report back soon when I get a bit of time off, and also to review an exciting flight with a glider over the Mojave desert!

Ta

Pedro Vila

2009-07-15T12:34:00.007+02:00

Years 7" vinyl copies for sale!

Cris Seddon&D. Fielding and Reg Smithies in 1979!

I have few copies of the YEARS single I was given the other day. For all The Chameleons UK/ The Reegs fans this needs no introduction. They are in mint condition [amazing considering they are 30 years old!] and autographed by Reg Smithies and Dave Fielding.

Vinyl back cover photo

I believe they are the last copies around and were stored for years in a band members mums place.

Price is 50 GBP plus postage.

A unique opportunity [and most probably the last] to get this rare item!

If you are interested you can write me on the address below and we set the delivery:

pedro_spaceout@yahoo.com

Needless to say money raised will go to the band.

Note: Bear in mind this summer dates I' ll be here and there due to the holiday season, so you might not get a immediate reply, but one time or another I will contact you for sure, no worries.

Years single

Featuring members of The Chameleons UK - recorded in Cargo Studios in 1979.

Side 1
-Come Dancing

Side 2
-Red Chevi'
-Don't Leave

Reg Smithies-Bass
Dave Fielding-Guitar, Vocals
Christopher John Seddon-Drums, Vocals

Ta

Pedro Vila

2009-06-23T20:02:00.008+02:00

The Reegs release from 29th June via Blue Apple Music and iTunes

The Reegs New album on sale from the 29th June

For the first time, a definitive collection of The Reegs back catalogue, featuring all of the tracks from their two out of print albums 'Return of the Sea Monkeys' and 'Rock The Magic Rock' plus b-sides and alternative versions, including a brand new recording of Bosnia, with Dave Fielding on lead vocals. Also featured are two tracks co-written and performed by Manchester street poet Reckless Robbie..

The Reegs were formed in 1988 following the break-up of The Chameleons, when guitarists Dave Fielding and Reg Smithies joined up with vocalist Gary Lavery to create a new band. With their smoldering guitar lines and haunting melodies, The Reegs picked-up where The Chameleons left off; dreamlike and ethereal but still packing an almighty punch.

This is a must have release for all fans of The Reegs, The Chameleons - or indeed, any of the many bands they inspired..

The 2-cd set is presented in a super-jewel box with brand new artwork by Reg Smithies. Booklet includes song lyrics. Full track-listing is as follows:

Disc One: See My Friends / Is There A Mother-in-Law In The Club / Savage Garden / Chorus Of The Lost / Pond Life / Start To See / These Days / Turn It Up / All Tomorrows Parties / Jesus Came To Manchester / Snooker Hooligan / In Disbelief / Oil And Water / As You Leave / Out Of Body Experience.

Disc Two: JJ180 / Blind Denial / Goodbye World / The Dream Police / The Nasty Side / The Dolphins Enemy / In Disbelief (radio session) / Oil And Water (radio session) / Running To A Standstill / The Nasty Side (instrumental) / You Told Me Before / Bosnia 2009 / Subject To Status / The Last Time .

Available via Blue Apple Music and iTunes from June 29th 2009.

As with all Blue Apple products, this is an official release, with the full support and input of all band members.

Buy The Album:

http://www.blueapplemusic.co.uk

Myspace with songs:

http://www.myspace.com/thereegsdefinitivecdset

Here is a fantastic video with an excellent sound of The Reegs last performance in The Duchess of York in Leeds 2nd May 1998

2009-06-17T17:16:00.008+02:00

The Reegs double cd compilation release summer 2009

Reg Smithies&Dave Fielding&Gary Lavery

For the first time, all of The Reegs recordings available on a 2 cd set. All the tracks from the band’s two out of print albums ‘Return of the Sea Monkeys’ and ‘Rock The Magic Rock’ plus b-sides and alternative versions.

The collection also features a brand new version of BOSNIA, recorded in Spring 2009, with Dave Fielding on lead vocals. And sadly missed Manchester street poet and pool champion, Reckless Robbie, joins the band for a raucous rendition of ‘Snooker Hooligan’ and the previously unreleased ‘JESUS CAME TO MANCHESTER’ [I' ve heard the song and its ace!]

A rare pic of the sadly missed Robbie Malone, Manchester poet and pool champion.

Artwork is by Reg Smithies.
I don't think there will be many copies printed so if you are a Chameleons fan I will suggest you to be fast. I've also been told the packaging is great!

The compilation is due for release Summer 2009, via BLUE APPLE MUSIC. To join the mailing list for advance details, just click on the link below to go to the Blue Apple Music mailing list page and then enter your email:

http://www.blueapplemusic.co.uk/maillist.html

New The Reegs Myspace with songs:

http://www.myspace.com/thereegsdefinitivecdset

The Reegs - JJ180 (Lilistar Mix) from. Rich

Here is a slide photo show made by our friend Richard of the song JJ 180 from 'Rock The Magic Rock' Thanks Richard

2009-05-12T14:05:00.017+02:00

Exit Calm live Polish Club -Barnsley Yorkshire England 1st May 2009

Rob Marshall taking off [Photo courtesy of Cath Aubergine]

And yet another fantastic performance of EXIT CALM on their hometown in Barnsley. Without a doubt probably the best I ever seen from the lads. The show was sold out and ' The Glavins' and 'Mourning Becomes Electra ' were the supporting acts.

Simon Lindley

There was a fantastic atmosphere and loads of people turned up from all over England: Southampton, Lincoln, London, Manchester and me coming from Spain of course!

Nicky Smith-Exit Calm

Here is the set list:

Hearts&Minds [Amazing intro!]
We're on our own
Reference
Forgiveness [new song ace!]
Higher Learning
You've got it all wrong [Immense]
Atone
All on you
Don't look down

It was also great to meet loads of friends, mostly from the Exit Calm message board, Sean, The Wigan Kebab, Cath&Nick, Cath&RobS, Tuggers, Jolly, Alex-Big Clive, Tone [Lefty], Gaz, Nicko and a long etc....nobody wanted to miss it.

There was a special atmosphere on the air before the show, like if something immense and very special was gonna happen......like being in Manchester ready to watch Joy Division on their very early days....something like 'I was there!!'
Legendary night. Nothing less. Shame the photos didn't come up very well, mainly because there wasn't much light on the stage so not many chances really to experiment with the crap pocket camera I've got. I also managed to talk with the band before and after the show and they were highly motivated for this gig.

The only bad news is that seems the album release is being postponed until the end of the summer or probably early Autumn. We will have to wait then!
They are currently touring in England with the Sunshine underground and hopefully there will be more shows added for the summer.

Here is a quiet good audio recording of the show [I even got mentioned!]

Download :

Exit Calm live Polish Club -Barnsley England 1st May 2009

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PIVYTWTN

Exit Calm myspace: http://www.myspace.com/exitcalm
Spanish Fansite: http://www.myspace.com/exitcalmfansiteespana
Exit Calm message board: http://www.exitcalm.net/forum

All photos by Pedro Vila

2009-04-24T16:08:00.003+02:00

Rainbow-Spring 09

I took this photos last weekend after a storm in Barcelona in the Maresme area just 4 miles from the beach. Top rainbow!

I hope next week to upload photos from the Exit Calm gig in the Polish Club in Barnsley-Yorkshire. Cant bloody wait

2009-04-02T21:50:00.007+02:00

Dave Fielding THE REEGS new double cd release!

Dave Fielding Loch Ness 1982!

Some exciting news!
For the first time, all of The Reegs recordings available on a 2 cd set. All the tracks from the band’s two out of print albums ‘Return of the Sea Monkeys’ and ‘Rock The Magic Rock’ plus b-sides and alternative versions. Its been a long wait, but its finally here!

Dave Fielding&Reg Smithies The Reegs

The collection also features a brand new version of Bosnia, [Cant wait to hear that!] recorded in Spring 2009, with Dave Fielding on lead vocals. And sadly missed street poet and pool champ, Reckless Robbie, joins the band for a raucous rendition of ‘Snooker Hooligan’ and the previously unreleased ‘Jesus Came To Manchester’.
Artwork is by a genius called Reg Smithies.

The compilation is due for release Summer 2009, via Blue Apple Music. To join the mailing list for advance details, just click on the link below to go to the Blue Apple Music mailing list page and then enter your email.

http://www.blueapplemusic.co.uk/maillist.html

The Reegs new myspace with songs:

http://www.myspace.com/thereegsdefinitivecdset

Reg Smithies and Gary Lavery

Im hoping to see Dave next week and get more details on the release .
Go and get it before its sold out!!

2009-03-23T19:11:00.006+01:00

EXIT CALM on tour May 2009

Exit Calm will play a full tour in England supporting The Sunshine Underground next May.
They will be also playing in Barnsley Yorkshire the 1st of May at the Polish Club as a warm up. gig for the release of their new debut album this year. I'll be there to full report about it with loads of photos I hope to upload on here.
Mourning Becomes Electra is the opening act, they are very good too!

Here are the dates:

12 Apr 2009