TOMMY TURTLES GIG PAGE

2008-04-09T08:26:00.000-07:00

blush

tues 9th april

heres what steve of vanashing point said about the gig

Tuesday night saw us at Tommy Turtle's New Inn in Walton for the return of local rock band, Blush

The 'unique' layout of the pub means a good vantage isn't always easy but there was a great atmosphere before the band took to the stage

Five guys on stage meant that Lenny (lead/rhythm guitar) and Steve (bass and backing vox) had to keep alternating back and forth on stage to get to the mic with the latter spending a lot of the gig perched on a barstool at the back!

Opening with a stomping Ever Fallen in Love by the Buzzcocks, the crowd was immediately rocking and the pub soon started to warm up. Singer Chris's laid back delivery contrasted with big Johnny's frenetic guitar riffing as they stormed through a long list of classic rockers, Substitute, She Sells Sanctuary, Ziggy Stardust, Rock'n'Roll, My Generation, America, Chelsea Dagger, to name just a few

We even got another Led Zep song which everyone seemed to know but couldn't remember the name of!

.Best position in the pub was about 10 feet back, next to the bar (obviously) which seemed to give the best sound quality without being deafened by Nige's pounding drums. Unfortunately we had to leave just before the end of the second set to let our babysitter get home before midnight, but rest assured, we will be back at the front for the next gig of these veteran rockers!

if you fancy putting a revew on here or have some pics of gigs, send them to ericsbass@ntlworld.com

CHEERS

2008-03-08T03:12:00.001-08:00

MOJO

tues 4th march

.heres what the guys had to say on their site

. It was a pleasure as always to play the New Inn @ Walton this week

thanks to Tommy for looking after us, the guy's a star. Really good to see Gary & Rich from Leeds band Spring, pleased you could make it, hope you didn't miss your train

Special thanks to Kev from Styckleback not only for turning up to see us but for reminding a certain band member he had a gig that night, no prizes for guessing who he had to remind, answers on a post card please........

2008-02-28T02:39:00.001-08:00

WILD HOGS

tues 26th feb

heres what kev of STYCKLEBACK had to say about the night on the ROCK OF THE NORTH website

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Hi Steve, it’s been great to get out and see bands that are totally different in music tastes and really enjoyable

saw The Wild Hogs rock n roll band with great guitarist Stu Page putting on a great performance at Tommy’s pub, The New Inn at Walton

nice to see a few people getting in on a Tuesday night

2008-02-18T05:18:00.000-08:00

Flashback

sat 16th feb

. review by Ian of On Site Pc Repairs

last night we went over to The New Inn, Walton to catch Flashback

we got there early and had our tea there, then the guys got playing their varied mix of 60,s and rock and roll stuff all played using the original vintage gear, what a sound they produce and i dont even like 60’s music, but planned the night out there as they are so good at what they do its unmissable

and the chance to sample tommys fine ales was another little bonus too

towards the end the place was jumping with loads of folks up dancing and jiving and stuff, so after 3 encores, they was allowed to pack in

2008-02-14T02:18:00.001-08:00

shame the devil

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Tue 12th feb

heres what pete of BLACK RISING had to say about the night on the ROCK OF THE NORTH site

a good night at tommys new inn with shame the devil, they did an enjoyable set of 60s to 80s covers

paul the singer has a good range and coped with the songs very well

eddie had his range of usual props

good nite as usual at the new inn

2008-02-14T02:05:00.000-08:00

THE ERICS
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TUES 5TH FEB

heres what the lads had to say on their site

TURTLEY FANTASTIC
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last nights gig at the top boozer that is TOMMY's BAR (NEW INN WALTON) was bloody great
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we just feel right at home here, from the hugs of welcome from the turtle himself to all of the familiar faces in the crowd, including members of after dark, the catapillar heroes, black rising, scooby, spunksters, tony the don, all of the bells and loads more that i cant remember as it so bloody busy
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cheers to all who made it out on a cold tues night, as paul said, we really do appreciate it and just hope that you enjoy it half as much as we do
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