Multiversial Rock n Roll !'Never Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll'
"If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry'.'"
- John Lennon.
"Rock 'n' roll is a participatory sport. It ain't passive. It ain't TV. Go out there and rock 'n' roll and dance and have fun."
- Steven Van Zandt.
"Good music comes out of people playing together, knowing what they want to do and going for it."
- Keith Richards.
Shows
On 23.08.26 BandAge was invited to play at the Northern Jaguar Show at the Avro Heritage Museum, Woodley, Cheshire. It was a gem of a day weatherwise, a hot sun beat down from a clear azure blue sky so the band were grateful for the gazebos the event organisers had set up for us to play under.This was the first time at this annual event that any band had been invited to play - so neither we, nor the organisers, knew quite how it would be received. There we were, amongst significantly more that two hundred beautifully turned-out pristine automobiles, each and every one a credit to their proud owners who had driven from all over the country to be there and take part in a classic pageant around a huge Vulcan bomber, sleek and broodily magnificent with the sun reflecting off its white fuselage.We played 3 sets across the day for them. How did it go? Well I think the best way to answer that is to provide the following two attachments. One is some unsolicited feedback from Mr Pete Smith, Event Organiser and Chair of the Greater Manchester Jaguar ]Enthusiasts Club.
The second is a video taken by an audience member who kindly sent it to us. Although the Stars of the Show were all the shiny vehicles, you will see that some found time to come over, say hi, and listen to our music - and joining in enthusiastically as you will see.So our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the GMJEC, the Northern Jaguar Show, and the Avro Heritage Musuem - if you've not been, get along there, lots to do, friendly folk, it's a good day out!
Martin's Musings
Upcoming gigs...
202628 February
NORDON CRICKET CLUB24 April
DROP OFF CAFE,
EDENFIELD24th May
ROCHDALE EMPIRE, GTAS-CIC
- Charity event.20th June
Private event.27 June
WASHBROOK TAVERN,
CHADDERTON17 July
MALMAISON HOTEL, MANCHESTER,
- Corporate event23 August
AVRO MUSEUM,
WOODFORD.
- Jaguar Club event30 December
ST PAULS,
NORDON
- Private event
Jane recently appeared on the Blossoms' new video and is one of BandAge's staunchest fans
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About
IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF....FUN, PLAY ON!Five guys, all certainly old enough to know better, decided one day that what the world really needed was another rock band and that they were the very chaps to satisfy that need. Four of them already possessed scars from their membership of previous bands, some going back as far as the heady days of the '60s when musical ensembles were called 'groups'. And of course, as they'd tell you themselves, the older they get, the better they were! It's no exaggeration to say that, between them, they must have close on a hundred years of playing experience behind them.So what do they have to offer? The answer is simple and, in a word, it's FUN, that's their sole motive and the driver that brought them all together, to play songs they love from throughout the decades - a love they hope their audiences will also share and suspend the cares of the world for a couple of hours, take time out for a singalong, a bop, and just relax to their live music. They are no prima donnas, they know a good tune when they hear one, and it's clear from their stage performance that they want their audiences to enjoy themselves, from that first drum crack, first guitar chord, and singer's note reaching out to everyone!So come on, a word to the wise, wrap BandAge around you and let the fun begin!
GARRY BANDAGE
drummer
JAMES BANDAGE
guitarist, backing vocals & occasional singer
MALC BANDAGE
guitarist, singer & backing vocals
MARTIN BANDAGE
frontman, main singer, & tambourine
PAUL BANDAGE
bass, backing vocals & occasional singer
LET ME INTRODUCE TO YOU.......
......the 5 guys who ARE BandAge! In alphabetical order, they are:-
GARRY BANDAGE, drummer
JAMES BANDAGE, guitarist, backing vocals & occasional singer.
MALC BANDAGE, guitarist, singer & backing vocals
MARTIN BANDAGE, frontman, main singer, & tambourine
PAUL BANDAGE, bass, backing vocals & occasional singer.And because it's music that has brought them together, let's find out a bit about their own musical tastes, influences & record collections:-So, guys, to kick it off, what was the first-ever single you bought, and in what year?Garry: Telstar by The Tornados, 1963.
James: Blockbuster by The Sweet, 1973.
Malc: Love Me Do by The Beatles, 1962.
Martin: Back Home by the England World Cup Squad, 1970.
Paul: Diana by Paul Anka (on brittle shellac, 78rpm!) 1957.1st-ever album, and in what year?G: Revolver by The Beatles, 1965.
J: Elvis Presley 40 Greatest Hits, 1975.
Ml: Please Please Me by The Beatles, 1963.
Mr: Electric Warrior by T. Rex, 1971.
P: Buddy Holly, 1958. (Pre-Beatles era!)Your favourite album?G: Abbey Road by The Beatles.
J: Made In Japan by Deep Purple.
Ml: Reckless by Brian Adams.
Mr: A Night At The Opera by Queen.
P.: Freak Out by Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention - only kidding, it's Revolver by The Beatles.Most favourite track on that album?G: Here Comes The Sun.
J: Lazy.
Ml: Summer of 69.
Mr: Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon.
P. Tomorrow Never Knows.Most favourite band - and why?G: Have a guess! They turned me on!
J. Deep Purple. Fantastic musicianship fused with rock n roll energy.
Ml: The Searchers. I loved all the 'Mersey Sound' 'melodic pop era'.
Mr: Queen. They attempted everything & anything. I've been a fan for nearly 50 years.
P. Has to be The Beatles by a country mile. Saw them at the original Cavern before they broke outside Liverpool & set about conquering the world!Most favourite solo artist - and why?G: Wonder - sheer musicality.
J. Elvis - greatest singing voice ever.
Ml: Bryan Adams - the 80s 'melodic rock' era.
Mr: Bowie - many great songs; amazing stage persona.
P. Joe Bonamassa - I mean, have you heard him play blues rock?!What's your favourite type of music?G: Any that moves me.
J: Classic rock.
Ml: 'Melodic rock' & 'New Country Rock' music.
Mr: Don't pigeonhole me Maan!!!
P. Blues, Blues Rock, R&B, Rock'n'Roll.What 8 records would you take onto that Desert Island?James:
Since I've Been Loving You - Led Zeppelin.
Suspicious Minds - Elvis.
Gates of Babylon - Rainbow.
S.O.S. - ABBA.
Something - George Harrison.
Small Town Boy - Bronski Beat.
Everybody Needs Somebody - Blues Brothers.
Jesus Christ Superstar.Malc:
The Final Countdown - Europe.
Jump - Van Halen.
Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams.
Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi.
Endless Summer Nights - Richard Marx.
Don't Turn Around - The Merseybeats.
Beer Money - Kip Moore.
'Til Nothing Comes Between Us - John Michael Montgomery.Martin:
Starman - Bowie.
Dead On Time - Queen.
Action - Sweet.
Tiger Feet - Mud.
More Than A Feeling - Boston.
1053 Overture - ELO
Make Me Know It - Elvis.
Hello Goodbye - Beatles.Paul:
Forty-five Hundred Times by the Quo.
Go Your Own Way (1997 Live version) by Fleetwood Mac.
The Intro & The Outro by Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.
Mama Don't by JJ Cale.
Sloe Gin by Joe Bonamassa.
Johnny B Goode by Charles Edward Anderson Berry.
Sound of Silence by Disturbed.
Tomorrow Never Knows, can't remember who by.And which one of those 8 would you save from the waves?J: Suspicious Minds - greatest song ever by the Greatest.
Ml: The Final Countdown - the intro makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck!!
Mr: Dead On Time - I was lucky enough to listen to the track with a select group of fans many months before the release date.
P: Has to be the Beatles'!Finally, is there a record that never fails to give you goosebumps when you listen to it, and so much so that you would want to actively share and encourage others to listen to it?J: Nessun Dorma.
Ml: Jump by Van Halen.
Mr: I Fell Out Of Love With Rock n Roll by Cats In Space.
P. Sound of Silence by Disturbed.So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen, the 'boys' of BandAge!And now that you've been formally introduced, why not join them at their next gig...it'll be fun (the band's watchword), and they'd love to see you there!So watch this space for upcoming venues. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
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