UPDATE 13 FEB 2006 THE NEWS CONTINUES by SiD

First of the bands guest spots one of six was Shorty Rogers, Nothing short about him. An elderley gentleman who in the past knew his stuff a sort of cross between Dr Who and The doc in back to the future, with a sparkling white suit to match the songs of yesteryear, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and The Rebel Rousers Etc, One thing Shorty was not Short about was the Beer, He likes that, An old hand at the game able to perform with about 18 pints easy, Wish I could say the same for the guitar player he brought along who plugged in, hit the strings and done a Paul Daniels best Disapearing trick I have ever seen. It was down to Charlie the Hat and the rest of the band to support him. It sent Rab into a panic on the Drums, Im sure his Heart had more beats than the drums, While Bob on the keyboards filled in Shortys High Notes with strain, No wonder he doesnt talk much after the Gigs Its just a nod of the head frrom him. Most off the people there seemed to be enjoying themselves up dancing to the 60s and 70s stuff but dont be fooled by that, The band can play almost any era. For me it took me back to the early days suddenly I was 17 again. Only one thing was missing for me and that was a Bass Player but thats just my opinion. The Raffles went well too, three lovely girls all ganging up on the customers at the same time. Off course who was behind the unorganised event of Raffles, (Charlie) The Girls will know better next time to spread out, I mean that in the nicest possible way. Jackie will know what I mean. I met an old School Friend off mine at the Gig, a Craigintinny lad, Crawford Hunter, hadnt seen him in a long time. He is also a drummer. I asked him if he had any Hobbies? He said yes I have two the first is (Drums) and the second is (modelling myself on a Buddy Rich lookalike) I have to say its working thats how I didnt recognise him. Speaking to him is like listening to a drum roll without the sticks, only joking Crawford. You can see him in about two weeks time at the Caley Sample Rooms. Back to Jackie and her school reunion friends. I looked in the ashtray at the end of the night, looked to me like they had been smoking for the whole pub, talk about fog, no need to buy a smoke machine there. What are they going to do when the ban comes in? Back to bingo I think, and a sly puff in the ladies. Il miss all that passive smoking, so your to blame Jackie. DVD video shoot didnt last too long I was trying to get people to be interviewed by Steve Hamilton. Most of the people were claiming to be too young to remember the 60s and 70s. Its a wonderfull thing that Hair dye. And just to close for now. Who was that DJ Jock, dressed like a Scottish Football fan and music to match. It was all going on at the Sample Rooms. Dont miss the next Gig.