Bebop Spoken There

Dominick "Domo" Branch: ''Most people say drummers can't write, they're just time-keepers only beating on things. But I have a very musical brain.'' (DownBeat February, 2026)

The Things They Say!

This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

Postage

18288 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 142 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Feb. 14), 42

From This Moment On ...

February

Thu 19: Jazz Appreciation North East @ Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle NE1 7BJ. 2:00pm. £5.00. Subject: George Shearing Jazz Moments.

Fri 20: Alex Clarke w. Dean Stockdale Trio @ The Lit & Phil, Newcastle. 1:00pm. SOLD OUT! Clarke w. Dean Stockdale, Mick Shoulder, Abbie Finn.
Fri 20: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 20: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 20: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 20: Squabble @ Warkworth Memorial Hall. 7:00pm. Steve Chambers (organ); Jude Murphy (double bass, vocals); Sid White (drums).
Fri 20: Jive Aces @ Queen’s Hall, Hexham. 7:00pm (6:30pm doors).
Fri 20: Alex Clarke w. Dean Stockdale Trio @ Sunderland Minster. 7:30pm. Clarke w. Dean Stockdale, Mick Shoulder, Abbie Finn.

Sat 21: ???

Sun 22: Musicians Unlimited: Big Band Blast @ West Hartlepool RFC. 1:00-3:00pm . Free.
Sun 22: Joe Steels Group @ Queen’s Hall, Hexham. 3:00pm. A Blue Patch album tour.
Sun 22: More Jam @ The Globe, Newcastle. 2:00pm. Free.
Sun 22: 4B @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay. 3:00pm. Free.
Sun 22: Harben Kay Quartet @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

Mon 23: Joe Steels Group @ Yamaha Music School, Blyth. 1:00pm. A Blue Patch album tour.
Mon 23: Harmony Brass @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.

Tue 24: Finn-Keeble Group @ Newcastle House Hotel, Rothbury. 7:30pm. £11.00.
Tue 24: Liam Oliver & Shayo Oshodi @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 26: Castillo Nuevo Orquesta @ Pilgrim, Newcastle. 7:30pm (doors). £6.50.
Thu 26: Shalala @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £7.00 adv.
Thu 26: Mick Cantwell Band @ The Harbour View, Roker, Sunderland. 8:00pm. Blues.

Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

Saturday, March 12, 2011

A Romantic Encounter

Hey There - you with the stars in your eyes. My Old Flame! (Can't even remember his name!) I Remember You - you're the one who made my dreams come true. What's New? How is the world treating you? I'm a Little on the Lonely Side Tonight. So! You met someone who set you back on your heels? Goody Goody! Day after Day, I'll always love you. I Can't Believe That you're in Love With Me. Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland. Maybe. Please - lend a little ear to my pleas. Alright, Okay, You Win. Where or When? There's a Small Hotel - by a wishing well Heartbreak Hotel - on the corner of Lonely Street? No - I do my Jumping at the Woodside. I Love you Samantha. Nancy - with the laughing face. I Apologise. Too Late Now. (Couple exit in opposite directions). Lance. PS: Alternative song scenarios invited.
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3 comments :

Anonymous said...

I need to give alternatives some thought!
Liz

Sunday, March 13, 2011 10:32:00 pm
Brian Bennett said...

Who were you with last night?
Sweet Georgia Brown
Where did you stay last night?
In a Persian Market
Was it a dream?
Yes, sir
How long has this been going on?
Since my best gal turned me down
Have you met Miss Jones?
Once in a while
You rascal you...someday you'll be sorry!

Monday, March 14, 2011 4:55:00 pm
Anonymous said...

Is you is or is you ain't my baby?
Ain't misbehavin'
Guess who I saw today?
I'm always true to you darling in my fashion
Heartbreaker
Jealousy
Just friends?
Let's call the whole thing off
It was just one of those things!
Liz

Monday, March 14, 2011 5:31:00 pm

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