Bo Diddley cancels UK tour

Unfortunately Bo Diddley has been taken ill in America and is currently in hospital.
His forthcoming UK tour, including the gig at Frome (Sat 16th June) has been cancelled.

The Editor

What's on for Saturday 21st April?

Events for Saturday 21st April In South Somerset & West Dorset

Harry Skinner Blues Band @ David Hall Arts Centre, S.Petherton
Dave Vincent's Rock & Roll Comedy Show @ Fleur de Lys, Yeovil
Battle Of The Bands @ Evershot Village Hall
Phil Gardener @ Beehive Inn, Yeovil
North & South @ Nags Head, Martock
Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral (meal booking needed) @ Gallery Restaurant, Chard
Hand F8 @ Labour Club, Yeovil
Turnette Uppe @ Conservative Club, Yeovil
Cryin' Out Loud @ Half Moon, Stoke-s-Hamdon
Phil Rosenberg & Lauren Rosenberg @ Woodman, Bridport
Howling At The Moon (duo) @ Hope & Anchor, Bridport
Dave Light @ Old Barn Club
Real World @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis
Skinful @ Ropemakers, Bridport
36 Crazy Fists & Twelve Tribes @ Ski Lodge, Yeovil
Tempo @ Royal British Legion, Blandford Forum
Alias @ Red Lion, Beaminster
Live Music TBC @ Dolphin, Ilchester
Mojo @ Crown Inn, Bridport

Enjoy!

The Editor

Drummer needed!

Local band 'Drugstoregirl' are again looking for a drummer,

They must have own kit and transport, they have gigs lined up and you can check them out at http://www.myspace.com/drugstoregirl or phone Steve Banks on: 07974482094

The Editor

Oops There's been a cock-up in the listings

On April 28th according to our listings, the Troggs will be playing at the Half Moon in Stoke sub Hamdon.

What it should read is the Trolls....

We didn't pick up the error before print...sorry.

The Troggs are actually still playing live; you can check out their website here
http://www.my-generation.org.uk/Troggs/

As far as we know the Trolls (at the moment) don't have a web site.

The Editor

Advance Promotions looking for local rock acts

Advance Promotions, who put on the very well attended events at the Ski Lodge in Yeovil are branching out from their traditional core of Punk, Metal and Ska based music. As well as the current events, new touring Rock, Blues and other acts are coming to the Ski Lodge.

Will Blake who runs Advance Promotions is looking for support acts for these touring bands; who include people like the ex-Feelgoods man Wilko Johnson.

If you think you fit the bill and would like to find out more, especially if you write your own material then get in touch with Will. You can contact him by email at: will@advancepromo.co.uk

The Editor

Friday happenings on 2nd Feb

Well you should now be able to grab your own copy of Suited and Booted with lots and lots out there in all the different venues. They go quickly so grab your copy today.


Events in South Somerset & West Dorset on 2nd February
The Chill @ Harry's Bar, Yeovil
Shoestring Blues @ R&B Club, Lulworth Cove
Hand F8 @ Fleur de Lis, Stoke-s-Hamdon
Rip It Up @ The Arrow, Yeovil
Charlie Hearnshaw & Andrew Barrett - George & Burt Show @ Rimpton Village Hall
Live Music TBC @ Antelope, Crewkerne
Cute Is What We Aim For, Support TBA & David Melillo @ Ski Lodge, Yeovil
Steve's Bike Shop @ Plume of Feathers, Sherborne

It's gonna get hot
A panel of scientists warn today that some areas of Europe will be virtually uninhabitable within 100 years as global temperatures may raise between 1.8 degrees C and 6.3 degrees C.

What that means for us might be many more water shortages and a rise in sea levels of around 60cm (2ft in old money). That will make the prospect of living on the Somerset Levels a good deal more difficult with far more flooding and potentially some areas cut off completely, possibly as it would have been in the dark ages before the area was drained.

Best of all? It's all our fault for pushing too much CO2 and methane into the atmosphere. Something to think about the next time you fill the car with petrol!

The Editor

31st January 2007

Well over 2000 copies of the February edition of Suited and Booted's South Somerset & West Dorset edition are out on the streets and being enjoyed . More will be going out today and tomorrow.

Tax Man Day
Today is the dreaded last day to get your tax return in or face being fined!

Only one event tonight in the South Somerset & West Dorset area that we are aware of but there are a few more for tomorrow.

Events for Wed 31st
Jam Night @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil

Events for Thursday 1st Feb
Relics @ Choughs Hotel, Chard
Harry Skinner & Dave Saunders @ Lulworth Cove Hotel, Lulworth
Dave Ricard @ No.10, Bridport
Permanent Vacation @ Nelsons Cheese & Ale House, Blandford Forum

More news tomorrow

The Editor

Bag Of Rats Acoustic night, slots available!

Bag Of Rats are headlining an acoustic night at the Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.

It is on Thursday 15th February and there are 3 open slots for muscians to play, followed by the Bag of Rats from 9.15pm onwards. The doors open at 7.30pm and entry is £3.50 however discounts are available for students and regular musicians.

More information on the club can be found at www.ritzacoustic.com and contact Dominic Wills on 07766 717 972 or Mary Gilmour on 0789 9848 604 or email mary_gilmour_mary@hotmail.co.uk.

The Editor

A Poem For January From Ann

We had this ditty from Ann Stuart, the Landlady of the Half Moon in Stoke sub Hamdon. Enjoy!

A Poem for January

'Twas the month after Christmas and all through the house Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.

The stuffing I'd nibbled, the turkey I'd taste The yummies I'd eaten gone straight to my waist.

The wine and the mince pies, The bread and the cheese

I should have just said, "No thank you, please."

So as I dressed myself in my boyfriend's old shirt, I couldn't believe my bottom and belly - the girth!

I said to myself, as only I can, "You can't spend the year disguised as a man!"

So away with the last of the sour-cream dip, Get rid of the fruitcake, every cracker and chip.

Every last bit of food that I like must be banished 'Til all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won't have a cookie, not even a lick.

Instead I'll chew on a long celery stick.

I won't have Irish coffees, or chocolates, or pie, I'll munch on a carrot and quietly I'll cry:

"I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore- But isn't that what January's for?"

Unable to giggle, no longer a riot,

Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!

The Editor

Wednesday 3rd 2007

It's back to work for most of us and is it just us or does it feel like hard going for everyone?

Not much to tell you about at this time of year but here's what we have.

Live events in South Somerset & West Dorset
Jam Night @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Willie Nininger & Karl Weber @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis

In the Taunton and Bridgwater areas all we have today is the Open Mic Night @ The Flying Horse, Taunton.

Driving Test
News out today suggests that the Government will be beefing up the driving test to cut the accident toll of young male drivers. But what will happen to the secondhand market for Novas and Saxos if the young guys are kept off the road?
Sales of 'FAT' exhaust pipes will plummet as well.