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The British Invasion...
Well, as the Larch & the Wonderwheels' mini-tour of the south of England turned out to be such an unmitigated smasheroo, we've been beseiged with requests for proper coverage of the event. Always seeking to placate the legions of Larchniks out there, we present this photo review of the ensuing madness:
Our intrepid musos arrive at their lodgings for the trip, Chez Roure in Owslebury (Ian's brother Paul's place to be precise). Clearly, "Rock n Roll" personified!
And so our merry pop-tarts take care of business & then get in some sightseeing before the gigging commences...
Bands. Walls. They just go together.
There may be something in Revelation about this...
Fab & (rented) Gear
First stop: Secure the local pub, The Brushmakers
And now, for something completely rockin'...
Aug 2: The Dove Inn, Micheldever, Winchester
Total media saturation!
Aug. 3: The Platform Tavern, Southampton
Location is everything.
Dig Liza's groovy Purple Strat!
Moody music
Band photos: Paul Cooper
Aug 4: The Cricketers, Eastleigh
Sez Ian: "The groop was joined on keys by Richard Stickler from the Hampshire band Bluestate. Rich played really well - he also helped us enormously by providing the keyboards and PA that we used and he drove all that stuff to the shows. AND he helped me with booking by sending me a list of pubs that his band had played in the area."
So cheers, mate & a tip of the Larch fez!
So cheers, mate & a tip of the Larch fez!
Back in the Formal Gardens at Chez Roure, the Groop plays a truly ace gig, Ian's birthday party!
Belated slightly, as the actual date was yesterday (the 4th), but a fine soiree nonetheless, as only his Mum could throw.
Belated slightly, as the actual date was yesterday (the 4th), but a fine soiree nonetheless, as only his Mum could throw.
Aug 5: Chez Roure, Owslebury
And now, the big finish : Aug 6 @ The County Arms, Winchester
And thus a splendid time was had by all, leaving yer favorite Brit-poppers with only one more daunting hurdle:
Airport security.
Airport security.
Home, Richard.
Can't get more English than this, can ya?
Here comes the fun!
Band photos: Andy Blakemore
Wish you'd been there, doncha?
County Arms - Acoustic Kitty
County Arms - Is It Over, Yet?
Cricketers - Monday Down
County Arms - Bat Boy Signs Up
Cricketers - It Could Have Been Gerald
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Then dim the lights, grab a brown ale, & gaze upon the pix above - it's like you're there!
Both Kitty and Monday feature Rich Stickler on keyboards.
Well, here's the next best thing kiddies:
Audio!
Audio!
And the press goes mad for The Larch!
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