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Europe’s longest running Cajun & Zydeco festival is backfor its 26th year. With a mixture of live music and dancing all day the partyatmosphere is contagious. There are dance workshops for beginners to experts andthe Swamp Rock DJ’s between bands, all topped off by authentic Cajun &Creole cuisine, the festival brings the spirit of Louisiana to Gloucester.
AGMP presents
SKIDS
+ support
The Skids formed in 1977in their home town of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent single the band were played by John Peel,supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Virgin Records in 1978. Their first singles were "Sweet Surburbia", "The Saints are Coming"and "Into the Valley" - the latter reaching the UK Top Ten in early 1979.
Their seminal debutalbum "Scared to Dance" came out in 1979 which was quickly followed by two chart singles - "Masquerade" and "Working for theYankee Dollar". Both singles were taken fromthe Bill Nelson produced second album "Days in Europa".The album also featured new member Rusty Egan of RichKids & Visage fame after the departureof Tom Kellichan. The band released two more albums "The Absolute Game" (1980) and"Joy"(1981) before splitting.
AGMP presents
THE STYLE COUNCILLORS
"THE SINGULAR ADVENTURES OF..."TOUR 2019
The Style Councillors will perform the Singlesof The Style Councilto celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1989 Greatest Hits Album.
The Style Councillors are the world's one andonly tribute to The Style Council.
Formedin 2013 by Darren Fletcher (Paul Weller) and SteveHayes (Mick Talbot), The Style Councillors have quickly built a loyal fanbase forthe group which was Paul Weller's home forthe majority of the 1980's and where he wrote some of his finest songs. DaniClay (Dee C. Lee) and Craig Read (SteveWhite) are joined by the Bad Manners HornSection and a stellar line up of musicians hell-bent on recreating the sound of The Style Council.
In 2019it will be 30 years since The Style Council splitup and released their Greatest Hits collection "The Singular Adventures of The Style Council:Greatest Hits Vol. 1". The album reached number 3 in the UKAlbum Chart and featured some of the best loved songs by the band including "You'reThe Best Thing", "Walls Come Tumbling Down", "My EverChanging Moods", "Shout To The Top", "The Lodgers","Speak Like A Child", "Have You Ever Had It Blue?","How She Threw It All Away", "Long Hot Summer", "ASolid Bond In Your Heart" and many more.
The Style Councillors will be performing theGreatest Hits Album in full + more classics from The Style Council.
Regarded with awe throughout themusic world, Lee “Scratch” Perry holds status as one of the most enduring andoriginal reggae producers and artists of all time. From his early days in the 1960’s as a singerand engineer for Coxsone Dodd’s Studio One in Kingston, through his productionof the seminal Wailers’ classics African Herbsman and SoulRevolution, Perry’s innovative style marks him as one of reggae’s originaltreasures. His on the edge creativegenius remains evident in his own solo albums of the 1970’s through his steadystream of mind-boggling releases of the 1980’s.
One of reggae’s undisputedpioneers, Lee “the Upsetter” Perry has worked with almost everyone from theHeptones to the Skatalites to the Clash. Certainly one of his most notable contributions was the pairing of BobMarley, to Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer with the Barnet Brothers (Carley and“Familyman” who had been the heart of the Perry’s group, the Upsetters) andthus the forming of the Bob Marley and the Wailers.
After his own studio, “BlackArk,” burned to the ground in the late 1970’s, Perry laid low for a while, onlyto resurface with a vengeance in England in the mid-1980’s. He went back into the studio with a varietyof partners, from Adrian Sherwood to Terence Trent D’Arby. During this time, Perry took up residence inthe Swiss Alps (“The mountains give me the fresh Swiss air to replenish mystructure so I can soon join the immortal race”). Proof positive that talent on this scale willwin out no matter what, since the “madman” has come down from the mountain, theWorld Music market has been gifted with more Lee Perry Product.
Perry’s stream of consciousnessrants have been called the babblings of the lunatic by some to the offerings ofa prophet by others. Either way, hisunique dubbing style is infectious. Often, the words are broken down into theirpurest elements, sound and feeling. Perry’s groundbreaking use of sound effects, echo reverb, and rewindadds a new dimension to the folk tradition of Reggae and has influencedcountless other artists.
In his plethora of newermaterial, “Scratch” expounds on his favourite themes of extraterrestrials,judgment, justice, corruption, carnality, and self proclamation, all over somekiller riddims.
Always one to follow the beat ofhis own drummers, the eccentric genius Perry continues to break new ground withthe hardest rebel Rasta tunes and the most unpredictable instrumentaldubs. Lee Perry has most recently beentouring Europe, riveting both old and new fans with a full measure of hisblessings.
The “Upsetter” charges forwardmaking music that recalls African roots, at the same time, it reaches for thevastness of the outer space.
Lee isperhaps the only 80 + year old that can dance on one leg for 1 hour straight!
Although the band weren’t topping the charts andappearing on TV with such regularity as in the mid 1970s, life was no less busyas they continued to perform for fans old and new alike – but with the dawn ofthe new millennium things were about to take off once again.
In 2000 a new CD was issued ‘The Finest Arvest of theWurzels’ – a massive collection of the Wurzel’s hits. This major seller wasclosely followed by ‘The Wurzels Collection’ – more back numbers reissued. Theband came under new and proactive management in the form of Sil Willcox, anestablished manager and record producer (most well known of his groups perhapsbeing ‘The Stranglers’). Under his care and guidance the Wurzels produced a newalbum ‘Never Mind The Bullocks’ which consisted of covers of modern pop songs.
Two singles from this album were to put the band back on themap. The first was ‘Combine Harvester remix 2001’ – an upbeat version of their1976 chart topper, closely followed by ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, originallysung by a group known as Oo-Ar-Sis or should that be Oasis! These releasesopened the floodgates and the Wurzels haven’t looked back since – and certainlynot in anger!
Further albums of fresh recordings followed along withnumerous appearances on TV shows. Requests for gigs poured in – it is notuncommon for the band to play to crowds numbered in their thousands and theirfan base increased massively taking in children, university students and adultsalike. In the summer of 2000 the Wurzels achieved the ultimate accolade – theyplayed at the Glastonbury Festival! Adge Cutler would have been so proud of hislegacy!
The Wurzels’ first commercial video was released in 2002along with another CD - both now highly sought after by collectors. In recenttimes several albums and singles have been released, including their firstcollaborative single ‘Cider Drinker 2007’ along with DJ Tony Blackburn – asingle to raise money for a prostate cancer appeal following band memberTommy Banner’s fight with the disease. More recently a re-recording of thesingle ‘One For The Bristol City’, also a charity single for prostate cancer,tickled the national charts.
Demand for Wurzel music has also resulted in yet another‘Greatest Hits’ collection - there appears to be no end to the phenomenon of‘The Wurzels’ – hardly a day goes by now when they can’t be found on stage,appearing on TV shows, raising money for charities close to their hearts andmost of all bringing so much pleasure to so many people with simple sing-alongnumbers extolling the virtues of living in the land of cider and sunshine.
The Wurzels are regularly asked how long will they keepgoing. The band always respond that they intend to keep going whilst theyenjoy performing – and that suits the rest of us just fin
BOOTLEG BLONDIE is the official Debbie Harry &Blondie tribute band, the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGB’s inNew York City before it's demise in 2006 and to have the honour to be mentionedon Blondie’s 11th album ‘Pollinator’. Debbie Harris and BootlegBlondie have played the Isle Of Wight Festival, the 100 Club, the HammersmithPalais, The Electric Ballroom in London, and Eric’s in Liverpool. Having openedfor amongst others Tony Hadley and David Essex, they have built up theirreputation and fan base, headlining their own tours and can be seen at all themajor venues and festivals around the UK and Europe. ‘Thank you for your support’ CHRIS STEIN 'Hey Debbie and Andy congratulations, rock thehouse!' DEBBIE HARRY AND BLONDIE
Lead vocalistDebbie Harris appeared on two shows for BBC1 when she was picked out of 15,000applicants to represent Debbie Harry on ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’hosted by Paddy McGuinness.
The show drew in nearly 4 million viewers on the pilot episode alone.
Debbie Harris and the boys have met the REAL Blondie and are officiallyendorsed by the band. Debbie Harry got in touch in 2006 when she heard we wereplaying CBGB’s in New York City to wish us good luck with our show and whenClem Burke, Blondie's charismatic drummer, found out that we were making areplica of his Premier drum kit, he arranged a meet up to sign the Bootleg’sbass drum skin. ‘During the 2010 Blondie tour of the UK we took Clem out for atrip around London in our tour bus, he signed that too!!!!’
In 2014 Clem invited Debbie and Andy to a recording session at the FooFighters’ famous 606 Studio in Los Angeles, where they saw Clem and the awesomeNeve mixing desk in action!
Debbie and Andy got married in March 2016 and to their great delight receivedtwo video clips from both Blondie and Debbie Harry herself congratulating themon their wedding day. What a wedding present!
And probably the best Xmas present in the world ever was in 2016 when ClemBurke came along to a Bootleg Blondie gig and actually got up and played drumson stage with the band! He said afterwards that watching and playing withBootleg Blondie was very emotional. Well Bootleg Blondie were very touched byClem’s presence!!!
Debbie Harris, lead vocalist of Bootleg Blondie, has the looks, the voice andthe attitude of the original Blondie bombshell and like her heroine istypically outrageous on stage. She has been known to wear dustbin liners, thighlength boots and t.shirts with more holes than t.shirt! Debbie's pride & joy is her guitar whichshe plays at every show and is signed by all the Blondie band members.
Debbie Harris is the niece of the celebrated singer and actress Shani Walliswho played Nancy in Lionel Bart’s musical film 'Oliver'!
‘Good luck with your show!’ DEBBIE HARRY'Playing with Bootleg Blondie wasvery emotional' CLEM BURKE
AGMP presents
CORDUROY
"The Return of the Fabric Four" Tour 2019
Corduroy arrived on the Acid Jazz scenein early 1992. Self-styled as the Fabric Four, they cut a strikingpresence with their soundtrack for the beatific generation.
Their trilogy of albums on Acid Jazz Records, "Dad ManCat", "High Havoc" and "Out Of Here" drew on their unifyinglove of 60s and 70s TV themes and film soundtracks. Corduroy supported Blur,Pulp and Supergrass at Alexandra Palacein 1994 at the height of the Brit-Pop scene. The same yearthey were voted second best live act of 1994 in Melody Maker.Corduroy were formed by Scott & Ben Addison fromthe remnants of art-yob band Boys Wonder along with ex-Doctor and theMedics bassist Richard Searle and Jazzguitarist Simon Nelson-Smith.
2018's new album "The Return OfThe Fabric Four" is remiscent of a Johnny Pate or Quincy Jonessoundtrackand welcomes back Corduroy who are playing anextensive UK tour for the first time since the 1990's.
Ticketprice - £15.00
Doors- 7.30pm
AGMP presents
SECRET AFFAIR
"Glory Boys" 40th Anniversary Tour 1979-2019
+special guests: SQUIRE
Secret Affair formedin 1978 and released their seminal debut album "Glory Boys"the following year. "The Glory Boys" was asmart-dressing youth movement basedaround the idea of 1960s gangster chic, influenced by the movie, "Performance."
In a period of a little over two years, Secret Affair had fivereleases in the UK Singles Chart, and released three albums. The debut single "Time For Action" reached number 13 in the UK chart, putting them at theforefront of the 'ModRevival' movement. More chartsuccess followed with "LetYour Heart Dance", "My World","Do YouKnow" and "Sound Of Confusion".
Secret Affair willbe performing their debut album in full to celebrate the 40th anniversary ofit's release + a selection of other Secret Affair classics.
Squire were named after a shop calledSquires which they originally rehearsed above. They released the first singleof the 'Mod Revival' genre "GetReady to Go" in March 1979.
Fronted by Anthony Meynell, Squire releasedtwo fantastic singles for Arista - "WalkingDown The Kings Road", with anthemic "Its A Mod, Mod World" on the flip side, and "Face Of Youth Today", and a fourth "My MindGoes Round In Circles" featured Kirsty MacColl onvocals.
Squire went on to record five albums and ten singles, includingthe sunshine pop album "GetSmart" in 1983, and thegroundbreaking "SeptemberGurls" album in 1984, the titletrack a cover of BigStar’s then undiscovered classic.
UKGuns N Roses are indisputably the Top Guns N Roses Tribute in Europe. Formed in2002 they are the longest running and most established Guns N Roses tributeband, having toured extensively throughout The UK, Europe, The Middle East andthe United States. With fans on multiplecontinents, they continue to astonish and entertain crowds with theiroutstanding, energetic & accurate live shows.
Allthe classics are lovingly and accurately replicated live from 'Sweet Child O'Mine', 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Paradise City' from the all-time classicrock album 'Appetite For Destruction' right through to the phenomenal hits like'November Rain', 'You Could Be Mine' and 'Live & Let Die' from the later'Use Your Illusion' albums.
Theband is very proud to be widely recognized by fans, music critics and venueowners, to be the very best at what they do. For the masses of Guns N' Rosesfans, UK Guns N’ Roses are also regarded as a very real alternative to the now reformedGuns N Roses. Many believe the band to be as close as you will ever get toseeing the original GN'R live and some even rate this tribute to be better thanthe real thing.
Putsimply.... if you want Guns N' Roses, get UK Guns N’ Roses!
Plus support from Voodoo Vegas
Oas-is - The UK's BEST Oasis tribute band.
Oas-is are five Oasis fanatics who live and breath Manchester's finest band and are now dedicated to giving you the best look and sound that you should expect from an Oasis tribute band.
Aretha– RESPECT
Asensational celebration of the life and music of the greatest female soulvocalist of all time.
RESPECTfeatures the awesome vocal talents of international Soul Diva Janine Johnsonwhose previous collaborations include George Michael, Take That and PalomaFaith.
MusicalDirector Malcolm Maddock (James Brown, Elton John, Lionel Richie, StevieWonder, George Benson) heads a band of the worlds most accomplished soulmusicians.
ShareAretha's Legacy -pay respect and say a little prayer for THE QUEEN OF SOUL.
Return to ‘STEELTOWN’: 35th AnniversaryTour.
The bandwill be performing songs from their classic, Multi-million selling album ‘Steeltown’
‘Steeltown’ is the second studio albumand was recorded at ABBA's Polar Studiosin Stockholm with Steve Lillywhiteproducing. It was released on 19 October, 1984.Bruce Watson remembers the time verywell, amid the nationwide strife back in the UK, fully in the grip of theMiners Strike: “We started work onSteeltown back in June 1984 at Abba’s studio. We worked alongside Steve inStudio One as Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber worked on ‘Chess’ next door inStudio Two. Stockholm felt like the most expensive place on earth – it’s as if we were on a different planet to howthings were back home – my Dad was a miner, so what we did was knuckle down tohard work for six weeks”.
Regardedby many as a classic, the multi-million selling Steeltown went straight to the Number 1 slot in the album charts.
The bandwill perform songs from the album as well as the classic hits and livefavourites including
HarvestHome - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Away -The Teacher
Plus manymore...
Steeped in a stunningcatalogue of proud and stirring hit songs such as ‘Fields of Fire’, ‘Chance’, ‘In A Big Country’ (which sold 2million), ‘East Of Eden’ and theirbiggest UK hit ‘Look Away’, alongwith massive albums such ‘The Seer’,‘Steeltown’, ‘Peace In Our Time’ and the triple Grammy –nominated, ‘The Crossing’, BIG COUNTRY continue tolook beyond the next horizon,
The band – BRUCEWATSON (guitars/vocals); MARK BRZEZICKI (drums, vocals); JAMIE WATSON(guitars/vocals) will be augmented on stage by vocalist SIMON HOUGH andbassist, SCOTT WHITLEY
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