Hello and welcome to a waterlogged Fibbers Group. With one pub six feet
underwater and another two drowning in media hysteria we're having a bad
day! It is undeniably dreadful for those whose homes and belongings are
ruined, and we sympathise, but where we are is not the war zone it's made
out to be. Fibbers and The Golden Fleece are high and dry, serving food
and beer, and putting on entertainment despite all.
So, out of the gloom it was lovely last Friday when, out of 7000
nominations, THE GOLDEN FLEECE was awarded YORKSHIRE TOURIST FORUM PUB OF
THE YEAR. Good to see that freshly prepared good value food all day until
9pm, luxury accommodation, a lovely beer garden, excellent local ales from
Theakstons and great service will still win the day over pre-packaged big
brewery themed nonsense. We have also received an award from ASH for our
non-smoking dining facilities.
A big thank you to the great and good for their faith in us,
congratulations to co-Managing Director Michelle Hodgen who masterminded
all the refurbishments quite literally from top to bottom, manager Andy
Yuill, head chef Tim Mallinson and all the staff.
Fibbers has been a runner-up in Publican Magazine's national competition
for Freehouse Of The Year and The Fibbers Group has also come third in
Small Business Of The Year. As well as all this, The Ship has been
nominated for Underwater Pub Of The Year so maybe we should get trophy
cabinet ...
On with the rock'n'roll -
NOVEMBER AT FIBBERS
Thu 09 - TUNG + STONE LOVE DJS + Fonda 500 + Kustom Built + Bryan Glancy
The CircuitLive tour is supported by POPTONES, UGLY MAN, TWISTED NERVE,
SHIFTY DISCO and THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND. Not a bad start and to quote
one of it's more well known supporters, Alan McGee, "The greatest British
bands came out of the grass roots touring circuit. I fully support the
CircuitLive tour and urge anyone interested in the future of music to get
to these gigs." Circuit Magazine has been poking a finger in the public
ear for a couple of years now, grazing the knees of the establishment in
the cause of great live music. Radicalism in pop has been sorely lacking
in recent years which have been saturated with egos and too much loot, the
music spoiled. Yesterday1s bright young hopefuls have become today1s
over-indulged "Rock Elite" treading the tedious career path from the Met
Bar to the Priory Clinic... Now - with a little funding help from the Arts
Council of England CircuitLive go some way to providing the antidote in
their second instalment of short sharp shocks around the country. The idea
is pure and simple - the best new talent performing in 12 towns over 12
nights in November, plus special guests from today1s most cutting-edge
labels Poptones, Ugly Man, Twisted Nerve, Shifty Disco. No headline, £1
entry to all - no guest list, no liggers. Goodbye RE, hello Evo-Stik!
Recommended!! (We have all the contacts for the supporting organisations,
please email fibbers@fibbers.co.uk)
Fri 10 - LIMEHOUSE LIZZY
When the cry of "Are you out there" first went up in 1993, who'd have
thought the Thin Lizzy tribute of frontman and uncannily-accurate Phil
Lynott sound and lookalike Wayne Ellis would go on to be one of the most
popular and well respected tributes worldwide. Featured in Mojo, Vox,
Loaded and most national newspapers (including nearly carrying off News of
the World's Best Tribute Poll) they recently headlined The Phil Lynott
Commemoration in Dublin as well as appearing on MTV and headlining St
Patrick's Day celebrations in New York. Film buffs - check out their
posters in Godzilla! In a blistering show nearing two hours, you'll hear
pretty much everything you ever remember of Lizzy including rare album
tracks for the purists. But be warned - early arrival is essential as
their last show here in January sold out … £6 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=109070 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Sat 11 - COUSTEAU + The Asylum Seekers
North London five-piece Cousteau, and throaty, baritone vocalist Liam
McKahey (anyone for Scott Walker?) in particular, have been portrayed by
most as miserable, fragile, destitute souls who would snap like a twig
under the slightest emotional pressure. Judging by their live show,
nothing could be further from the truth. The band moves effortlessly from
lazy, trumpet-driven jazz to the dark moments of "Jump In The River",
eerily reminiscent of Nick Cave's "Where The Wild Roses Grow". Beautiful,
timeless songs and all red-wine-and-second-hand-suits, they layer flutes,
horns and violins over acoustic guitars and pianos evoking Tindersticks
covering Portishead. But it's Irishman Liam McKahey, the unsing indie
answer to Barry White, whose moody panache and heart-wrenching songs that
will send shivers down your spine. Highly recommended. £5 advance -
tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=113249042
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Sun 12 - THE LO BEAMS
Sorry, THE FRAMES have had to postpone due to singer/mainman Glenn Hansard
being taken seriously ill. The band deeply regrets having to pull all
their UK shows and we promise to get 'em back as soon as Glenn makes a
full recovery. Tickets for the rescheduled show will still be valid or, of
course, you may a full refund. In the meantime, the excellent LO-BEAMS are
stepping up to headline duties. Already having supported The Mutton Birds,
Dodgy, Grand Drive, The Montrose Avenue (remember them?) and lots more you
are in for a treat as this is their first York appearance for a while.
Mon 13 - JOHN JORGENSON & FRIENDS + Creedence Clearwater Revived Please
note this show has been cancelled due to adverse weather.
Tue 14 - THE MUFFIN MEN WITH JIMMY CARL BLACK
When eight friends and aquaintances began working out how to play 'Peaches
En Regalia' back in 1990 for a one-off gig to celebrate Frank Zappa's 50th
birthday no-one thoguht it would come to this. Humour was always an
important part of the Frank Zappa experience - the biting satirical humour
of his lyrics, the crazy twists and turns in the music, the onstage
clowing around. Many cover bands attempt to copy their originals as
exactly as possible - dresssing like them, sounding like them, playing
their music as you might hear it on record but, by contrast, The Muffin
Men have always attempted to perform Zappa's music in their own way,
playing in their own style and clowning around as their personalities
dictate but keeping the music alive whilst imposing the highest musical
standards. Once again touring with original member JIMMY CARL BLACK, you
can expect to hear a considerable number of tunes from Frank's enormous
back catalogue including 'Zoot Allures', 'Yellow Snow', 'Rubber Shirt'
'King Kong' 'Joe's Garage' 'Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance' and
'Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus'.. £6 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=109105 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Wed 15 - BLUES 'N' TROUBLE + The Growlers
Formed in the early 1980's by Tim Elliot, they released their first album
in 1985 and have toured and guested with BB KING and ROBERT CRAY as well
as recording with LAZY LESTER & THE SIXTH STONE and IAN STEWART. Indie
chart success followed with "No Minor Keys", and a British Blues Society
Award for "Down To The Shuffle" has helped to keep the band in high demand
for many years, often playing 250 shows per year in Britain and Europe as
well as The Memphis Blues Festival. The band's live sound is a no nonsense
mix of hard-hitting, rocking blues and boogie, reminding the listener of
The Hamsters and Nine Below Zero! £4 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=109149 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Thu 16 - TUNG + Snowdogs + Dustbyte
Tung are the mightiest thing to hit York in recent years and it's only a
matter of time before the whole country has to endorse the words of
Kerrang - "the best live band in Britain". They supported The Bloodhound
Gang and played to nearly 15000 people earlier in the year. Tung's heavy
hip-hop brew reminds of Beastie Boys/Cypress Hill but draws on so many
more influences from Hendrix to present day. John Fryer (Nine Inch
Nails/White Zombie) has just produced their new material, and 'Badmouth'
will be included on Metal Hammer's January cover mount CD (out Dec 1st).
Here's what Kerrang! has to say, " UK's best kept rap core secret … a
corrosive mix of Korn, Beastie Boys and Cypress Hill … elastic spaz dance
rhythms …" And Melody Maker, "The coolest, funkiest, most insane
rap-punk-metal-techno outfit in the UK … get into them now and you'll look
cool as •••• when they're headlining Wembley in a few years …mobbed by
crowds the likes of Slipknot would cream for..."
Fri 17 - HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT + The Surf Sluts
As savage as they are whimsical, Half Man Half Biscuit and Nigel
Blackwell's inimitable songwriting on the minutiae of life, football and
TV celebs quickly garnered cult status from their inception in 1984. Their
first album, Back In The DHSS, was picked up by John Peel, who delighted
in the savage mockery of minor British celebrities; all wrapped up in
tales of the everyday tedium that is life on the dole. That release became
the biggest-selling independent record of 1986 and the follow-up
single,Trumpton Riots (B-side "All I Want For Xmas Is A Dukla Prague Away
Kit"), continued this success. Other titles from that classic first album
included "F**ing Hell It's Fred Titmus", "99% Of Gargoyles Look Like Bob
Todd" and "I Hate Nerys Hughes". "Dickie Davies Eyes", "The Bastard Son Of
Dean Friedman" and "I Left My Heart In Papworth General" followed in 7"
and 12" formats. All the while and to this day, Tranmere Rovers remain
their first love and they twice turned down The Tube (refusing a
helicopter to the studio after the game) because of fixtures. After
splitting in 1986 and reforming 4 years later, they reappeared at Reading
Festival and the quirky madness continued with LPs "Some Call It Godcore",
"Voyage To The Bottom Of The Road" and "This Leaden Pall" with the Spinal
Tap-ish band spoofs "Running Order Squabble Fest" and "Bad Review". If
bitingly accurate, sarcastic and hilarious lo-fi observations on the
humdrum of life are your thing - HMHB are for you. And they're still
getting bigger. £6.50 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=109180 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Sat 18 - THE ROLLING CLONES
The Rollin' Clones were formed in April 1997 to celebrate the music of one
of the most successful rock bands in history and, like their idols, have a
dynamic stage show, packed full of classic Stones songs, performed with
vitality and energy, together with colourful costumes and imaginative
stage presentation. Already the subjects of an ITV mini-documentary (er …
"Rockumentary?), the band's players also have some find playing credits
including session work with Ray Davies, Francis Rossi and Mike D'Abo. NME
said, "A storming set", The Daily Mail said "The Clones stole the show ...
outstanding" and the final compliment comes from the RSSA - "This band
managed to re-create the Stones at their most prolific and do it with all
the passion and raw energy of the real thing. Great fun, fine musicians
and an excellent choice of songs ... not to be missed". £5 advance -
tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=113246297
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Sun 19 - MIKE RANDLE AND RUSTY SQUEEZEBOX + The Halcyon Band + The Turners
Presented by Ringo promotions in association with eggBERT records, the
co-leaders of Los Angeles power popsters BABY LEMONADE (ARTHUR LEE & LOVE)
perform songs from their solo albums, as well as BABY LEMONADE and LOVE
classics. Mike Randle 'My Music Loves You (even if I don't) & Rusty
Squeezebox 'Isotopes' available on eggBERT records from Nov 6th through
Shellshock Distribution. '« « « « ' Heavenly hooks & harmonies from
mainstays of LA's BABY LEMONADE - UNCUT September 2000.
Mon 20 - THE MUTTON BIRDS + Four Day Hombre
Formed in 1991 in New Zealand, their first, self-titled album went
platinum, as did second release "Salty", mixed with American Tchad Blake
(American Music Club, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Crowded House). They
began visiting England in 1995 and released "Nature"(Virgin), a 12 song
compilation of "The Mutton Birds" and "Salty", with additional production
courtesy of Neil Finn, prompting Q to say, ".....Robust, sad melodies,
folk harmonies and beautifully weighted arrangements" **** The vibe
continued to build and they played Glastonbury, T in the Park and Womad
until, mid 1996, their third studio album was produced by Hugh Jones (The
Bluetones, Dodgy, Echo and the Bunnymen). Rave reviews followed,
".....unpretentious ingenuity, freshly-baked-this-morning melodies and
dark pensive lyrics" The Times, "In the first five songs on this record,
there's more melody and harmonic reverberation than on the last album by
more or less anyone you'd care to name" David Hepworth, Mojo. Deciding
that performing live and building an audience around the UK was the way
forward, in January/February of 1998 all the UK shows were well attended,
many sold out, including a rapt and rowdy 1,600 punters at The Shepherds
Bush Empire. Join us for their first UK dates in 20 months and you'll go
home singing their songs - there can be no greater praise. And the last
word, from a very relevant act, "The Mutton Birds are a very important
band!!" Colin Greenwood, Radiohead. And if going to the gig isn't enough,
by purchasing an advance ticket you could also WIN A RETURN FLIGHT TO NEW
ZEALAND! Just post a photocopy of your advance purchase ticket to Aragorn
Promotions Ltd, P.O. Box 16936, London N2 9WH marking your envelope "NZ
COMPETITION". Include your telephone number and one name per ticket, but
no other correspondence please. Entries may not be duplicated and must be
received before valid ticket date. Draw takes place on December 2, winner
announced at Shepherd's Bush Empire and contacted separately. £10 advance
- tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=113246255
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Tue 21 - YORK UNIVERSITY BAND SOCIETY BASH WITH PILLOW TALK + DJs
A York University Band Society bash.
Wed 22 - THE JAMM
As Bruce Foxton said after seeing them at Guildford in '97, "They are true
to the original sound of The Jam", praise later backed up by Rick Buckler
who gave them 9/10 when they played at the launch of the official Jam web
site. Using the same instruments, sound gear, dark suits and ties, they
recreate the punk era feel but play material through the years including
Strange Town / Tube Station at Midnight / A Town Called Malice / That's
Entertainment / Going Underground and Eton Rifles plus album material as
well. Also included is The Bitterest Pill - a song that The Jam never
played live. In April, frontman John Southorn appeared on Stars In Their
Eyes as Paul Weller performing Wild Wood shortly after which they embarked
on their first Japanese tour which took in Tokyo and Osaka. Check out
their excellent web site at www.thejamm.f9.co.uk/ £5 advance - tickets
available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=109187 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Thu 23 - RAT SALAD - BLACK SABBATH TRIBUTE WITH OZZY OZBIRD
Come on those of you at their last gig here - confess! Wasn't that female
Ozzy Osbourne just the business?(!!) A more original take on a tribute
we've yet to see .... Rave reviews from their Fibbs gig in July,
especially Ozzy Ozbird, the guitarist and drummer who had that Black
Country heavy sound perfectly. £3.50 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=109195 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Fri 24 - MUNDY + The Alexander King Project
Mundy is that rarity in post-modern pop music, "A clear, honest voice,
free of angst and ego," wrote The Irish Times, "a refreshing stream of
cosmic consciousness." His debut LP on Epic, Jelly Legs, is an album as
fresh and compelling as any you're likely to hear this year but the
sympathetic arrangements and production of Youth (ex-Killing Joke) have
brought the forceful kick of great rock 'n' roll. As he explained to Music
Week: "The songs are all folk-based, but when the band get a hold of them,
they become much more rocky. People have mentioned Nevermind, but I
ignored that album at the time and am only getting into it now. I suppose
my real influences are Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground, and lots of Dublin
bands such as the The Frames". On only his sixth live gig, Mundy found
himself opening the first of several dates on Alanis Morrisette's first UK
tour, Neil Young and festival duties at Phoenix and T In The Park. The
rich musical traditions of Ireland have yielded the likes Van Morrison and
U2 to Sinead O'Connor and Christy Moore. Now an articulate new
singer-songwriter steps forward to take his place in that lineage. £4.50
advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=109272 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Sat 25 - NINE BELOW ZERO
Headed up by guitarist/singer Dennis Greaves with the mighty rhythm
section of Gerry McAvoy and Brendan O'Neill (a combined twenty-five years
with Rory Gallagher) and the blistering harmonica of Billy Boy they have a
live combination of lethal, hammering r'n'b that's already been nailed to
the floor of many a famous stage. Formed in South London in 1977, people
like Canned Heat, Dr Feelgood and The Blues Band quickly wanted them and
they soon headlined the Hammersmith Odeon with special guest the late
Alexis Korner, one of the founding fathers of the British blues and r'n'b
scene. Pete Townsend promptly gave them the Who tour support slot as did
Ray Davies with The Kinks. Appearances on The Old Grey Whistle Test, The
South Bank Show and a legendary appearance on the very first Young Ones
followed as well as a European tour with Sting. What a pedigree! There's
more - Eric Clapton loved what he heard and invited the band to join him
at the Royal Albert Hall for twelve successive nights. You know the score
already, this is the hardest-working, tightest, funkiest blues/rock band
around. £7 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=112955108
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Sun 26 - NARCO + Lights + Kim Dolphin
Electro Punk Pop outfit Narco recently made No:1 in the download charts
when they made their debut EP available for limited free download and CD
order through peoplesound.com. Highly tipped in their Oxford homebase,
Narco offer an eclectic mix of the new and old. Trademark angry vocals
rumble over modern beats and swirling Hammond. The aggressive rush of
Asian Dub Foundation and the shambolic intoxication of The Stranglers are
just two reference points. The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream,
Suicide, heck, even Pere Ubu have been cited by their increasing number of
press clippings. The four-piece have made some interesting live
excursions. Sound City, London's ICA, Berlin Academy Of Arts and the Sex
Pistols' party for the Destroy exhibition all feature on their expanding
CV. Declared one of the winners of the peoplesound.com V2000 competition,
Narco also played at this year's festival and have just supported West
Coast punk band Less Than Jake at the sold-out London Astoria. You may
have caught Light's subtle, classy rock and mellow blissed out blues
rumbling over subdued hip-hop loops and jaunty keyboards straight out of
The Charlatans songbook when they supported Coldplay at Fibbs last year.
It's simmering rock with a smokey soul inclination, string sounds and
tangible rage earning a Kerrang! KKKK live. Recommended!
Mon 27 - OSIRIS + Code:Blue + Emo-Hardcore
Presented by York College of Arts & Technology.
Tue 28 - CONWAY SAVAGE (THE BAD SEEDS) WITH PINKIE MACLURE + Hayley
Hutchinson
Australian singer/songwriter/keyboardist, Conway Savage (a committed Jerry
Lee, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Willie Nelson fan) was invited to
join Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds in 1990 and has been a key member ever
since featuring on Henry1s Dream, Let Love In, Murder Ballads and The
Boatman's Call. Conway has guested on numerous albums and singles for
various leading figures on the Australian music scene including Kim Salmon
(The Scientists/The Surrealists), Dave Graney (The Moodists/Dave Graney1s
Coral Snakes), Robert Forster (The Go-Betweens), Spencer P. Jones (The
Beasts Of Bourbon), Dave McComb (The Triffids) and Ian Rilen (Rose Tattoo)
as well as producing his own critically acclaimed solo material and a
collaborative album with singer/songwriter Suzie Higgie. His latest album
"Nothing Broken" is a beautiful collection of hauntingly original
compositions. He is joined by Pinkie MacClure, the Scottish songstress
with the disarmingly beautiful voice - a kind of anglophone Juliette Gréco
with shades of Portishead's Beth Gibbons and PJ Harvey - has a songwriting
style redolent with June Tabor-ish folk and jazz, as well as industrial
harshness. Shades of sensual, haunting late-night piano bar torch with
unique lyrical and melodic brilliance! Q Magazine, awarding **** to her
latest album From Memorial Crossing which includes Jimmy Scott and Tom
Waits covers alongside her own compositions, said "Sometimes compared to
Bjork, this latest outing offers nods to Nina Simone and Tori Amos as
Maclure's smokey-voiced blueswoman mutates into a screaming siren within a
single phrase. Sorcery is typical of her work. Pasted over the hypnotic,
eight track loops of John Wills (ex-cult space-rockers Loop) it is
intelligent and brave beyond question".
Wed 29 - THE ASYLUM SEEKERS + Lapdog + Planet Lounge
IT'S THEIR CD LAUNCH! Dirk "Diggler" Macrae (Dad), Andy "Springhead" Bowen
(Hair), Jeff "I Ain`t No Gypsy" Smith (Fancy Attire), "Silky" Stu Russell
(Mechanics) and Splash (Clown Shoes and Fire Breathing) came together by a
chance meeting in an Istanbul and were drawn by a love of fine wines,
cheap women, fast cars, freshly made beds and that first bite of a Granny
Smiths apple. Despite all this and Mulligan & Hare, they make "nice,
tuneful pop music" described as "acoustic-based Crowded House to Harry
Chapin". Joined here by the "angst-ridden, guitar-driven cathartic pop"
and "fragile romanticism smothered with metallic guitars" of Lapdog.
Thu 30 - FOUR DAY HOMBRE + Farrah + Bruise
This is the music we'll all be listening to in two years time and,
honestly, you just can't pigeonhole it. Variously described as alternative
country to REM, from Massive Attack to "too aggressive for me and I used
to like thrash metal!", their two guitars, two lead vocals, bass, drums,
keyboards and decks combine in a glorious noise of melody, sweat and
emotion. Not content with a hundred gigs last year, Radio 1 Evening
Session airplay and being described by one London promoter as "one of the
few Northern bands that is easily recognisable on the London circuit",
they also achieved the Independent's "Hot 5 Tickets" recommendation for
their London debut. Supports with JJ72, Seafood, The Frames, Chuck Prophet
and Baby Bird as well as constant gigging have earned them a huge
following and brilliant reviews as well as offers of a London residency
and the main support on a One Little Indian national tour. With two CDs on
sale, talk of a single release later in the year and continual touring it
seems the only thing holding fdH back is lack of hours in a day. We've
begged you to see bands here before (Coldplay, Travis, Reef, Stereophonics
etc etc) and now we're on our knees again - highly recommended,
life-affirming, essential.
DECEMBER AT FIBBERS
Fri 01 - THE VIBRATORS + Splodganessabounds + Liquid Head
Twenty-one years ago The Vibrators (now still with original members Ian
"Knox" Carnochan and drummer Eddie) supported The Stranglers, and with The
Sex Pistols and Chris Spedding they were part of the first, famous 100
Club Punk Festival. Their first single "We Vibrate" (one of the first ever
punk releases) was followed by charting album "Pure Mania" which was
promoted on tour with Ian Hunter. A Top Of The Pops appearance followed
with "Automatic Lover" and 2nd album "V2" reached number 35 and is still
regarded today as one of New Waves finest moments. Punk/Oi favourites
Splodge have released their first new album in ten years and it`s
hilarious! Produced by Sex Pistols knob twiddler Dave Goodman and
featuring a host of Punk celebrities, it`s funny and powerful and probably
Max`s best work since the early 80`s and "Two Little Boys". Two pints of
lager and a packet of crisps - PLEASE! £5 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=109305 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Sat 02 - BREATHE + SPEAR OF DESTINY
The return of Breathe fronted by the acrobatic and acerbic Mr Justin
Jamieson, Tarzan of The PA Stacks. This explosive rock band just gets
better and better as their gigs and songs (Sheena and Lenny/She walks Like
John Wayne/Stupid Town and lots lots more) enter the local language and
folklore. But look who's on support duty ... Kirk Brandon & Co needed a 40
minute warm-up slot for their forthcoming ten date tour with The Alarm and
who better to visit than one of their favourite venues - little old Fibbs.
This may well be another one of those legendary nights at Fibbers - can
you afford to miss it? £4 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=113407160
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Mon 04 - HUDSONS SOUND + Sneak's Noise
Tue 05 - X-SEED + to be confirmed
Excellent thrash-metal outfit now expanding in to hip-hop samples
territory as well. Influenced by System Of A Down and Helmet, you may have
caught 'em here supporting Napalm Death or standing in for The Almighty a
couple of weeks ago.
Wed 06 - SMUG LITTLE B*ST*RD + Inertia Crisis + Iema
Thu 07 - TONY'S COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS - NOEL FIELDING + compere and
supporting act
Born in 1973 in Westminster hospital, Noel Fielding spent most of his
childhood being chased by butterflies and moths who viewed him as a king.
At university he regularly dressed as Jesus to entertain the masses
(performing the CanCan on the cross). On stage he is a blur of boney-arsed
looseness immersed in gaily coloured hipsters, skimming the stage like a
shaved bush baby, spurting inexplicable tales of back to front rams legs,
underwater gunfights and Spanish fullstops on mopeds. His delivery is that
of an excited small child trying to impress an adult. In 96, Noel toured
with THE NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE COMEDY NETWORK, Britain’s biggest chain of
comedy clubs, and was a finalist in THE DAILY TELEGRAPH OPEN MIC AWARD,
Britain’s biggest comedy talent search. 1997 saw him starring alongside
Stewart Lee and Jenny Eclair on C5’s new stand up show THE COMEDY NETWORK,
starring in the first series of C4’s new stand up comedy show GAS and
headlining Edinburgh Festival's THE COMEDY ZONE (previously showcasing
Harry Hill and Mark Lamarr). The next year, Noel teamed with Julian
Barratt to write and star in their own show THE MIGHTY BOOSH at The
Edinburgh Festival which was a sell out success. Described as “the biggest
comic buzz at this years fringe” (Sunday Times), they won The Perrier
Award for Best Newcomer AND Noel was invited to perform at the world
famous MONTREAL ‘JUST FOR LAUGHS’ COMEDY FESTIVAL. Performing a three week
run at the prestigious SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL gained Best Comedy Of The
Year and The Independent On Sunday Critic’s Choice Award for Best Comedy,
as well as a Perrier Award Nomination in 1999. In addition, Noel Fielding
appeared alongside Robert Carlisle and Johnny Lee Miller in PLUNKETT &
MACLEANE. And so to 2000, and Noel has just returned from the 2000
Edinburgh Festival where he performed AUTOBOOSH with Julian Barratt with
whom he has been commissioned to write and star in their own series for
BBC Radio. Following their success at THE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL, Noel and
Julian were invited to return to Australia to perform at the prestigious
MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL in April. Their show was a sell out success and
went on to win them The Barry Humphries Award, Melbourne’s equivalent to
The Perrier Award, being the first international artists to ever do so.
Tickets will be available soon. £9 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=113257373
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Fri 08 - DISPOSABLE HEROES (METALLICA TRIBUTE) + Divided By Zero Formed in
1980, Metallica were greatly influenced by DiamondHead, Iron Maiden, Angel
Witch, Samson and Saxon all of whom were part of The New Wave of British
Heavy Metal - at it's peak between 1979 and 1982. Their third album,
Master Of Puppets with it's inexorable, intense and melodic sound, forever
changed the face of "thrash metal" and an 8-minute track gave tonight's
band their name. Featuring anything up to TWO HOURS of Metallica Music
covering material from 1983's debut Kill 'Em All right through Master of
Puppets, …And Justice For All, Metallica, Load and Reload. Metallica are
the biggest rock band in the world and this North-East act, which has
appeared here twice already, more than does them justice - recommended! £4
advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=109314 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Sat 09 - WATERSON CARTHY + Andi Aitchison
What a line-up. Ex-Steeleye Span and Albion Country Band member Martin
Carthy MBE and his family have bestrode the folk scene for decades. He
appears here with equally-revered wife Norma Waterson and daughter Eliza
Carthy who you may recall played here with her band last year shortly
after narrowly failing to scoop a Mercury Prize with her album "Red Rice".
The band is joined by Tim Van Eyken. £7.50 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=109348 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Mon 11 - THE JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET
Ten years before anyone imagined what Propellerhead or Jamiroquai might
sound like, JTQ were producing sleazy cop-show tunes with a smart mixture
of Doorsy B3 Hammond organ, some big old trumpets and a sizeable smirk.
You don't even need to close your eyes to imagine the smell of burning
rubber on tarmac, the wail of sirens and the screech of getaway cars
taking corners on two wheels. These jazz-friendly Mod-squad groovers whose
music coined the term "acid jazz", collaborated with Tom Jones on "Looking
Out My Window" as well as appearing on the Austen Powers soundtracks.
James Taylor's soul-jazz and stinging instrumental brassy funk style
started with mod-revival band The Prisoners and continues to this day with
Spring 2000 release The Penthouse Suite. WE HAVE SIX JTQ ALBUMS TO GIVE
AWAY. JUST ANSWER THIS SIMPLE QUESTION "What make of organ is JT famously
associated with?". EMAIL YOUR ANSWER to fibbers@fibbers.co.uk. Draw held
on Tuesday morning. £10 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=112955155
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Tue 12 - THE ALEXANDER KING PROJECT + Matrix
Alexander King's three piece AKP continue to occupy the dangerous ground
between art and rock with this performance in which they promise "nothing
less than total war" on apathy. Musically the power of Muse meets the
focus of Placebo and the melody and inventiveness of Mansun. Experimental
without sacrificing tune and saying more in a three-minute pop song than
many bands can in an 11 minute opus, AKP promises to be be succinct,
powerful and confrontational and to bring intellect back into rock in a
way that is accessible and thought provoking. So, if you're bored with
sloping-forehead swagger rock or pretending you've had a pre-frontal
labotomy to be cool, you'll dig this ...
Wed 13 - THE JOHN ELLIS BIG BANG
An explosive 12-piece maverick jazz/soul/r'n'b ensemble with music ranging
from Ellington to Zappa. John Ellis is a multi-instrumentalist, Fender
Rhodester, analogue keyboard player, bass player, guitarist and English
teacher, and has played keys for over 24 years - with influences from
Stevie Wonder and Sly Stone to Frank Zappa. He plays everything from jazz
to contempory, funk to classical, and has played with Hamish Stuart
(Average White band), Snake Davies, and Andy Ross (The Herbaliser), whilst
remaining a member of the The Big Bang. This band was sensational on their
last visit this time last year and there will be a special tickets
competition nearer the time as well as discounts for SU, MU and JEBB
Mailing List members. £5 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=112956091
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Thu 14 - STONE COLD
Formed 6 years ago and progressing from covers to originals with two CD
releases "About Time" (Winner Best Reader's Demo Guitarist Magazine) and
"Audiogasm" (available in major chain stores including Virgin) this
explosive Manics/Terrorvision-esque rock band is ripping up venues. During
the writing of their last CD (recorded at Fairview with John Spence), at a
gig scheduled for the London Astoria they lost out by just 6 votes to
represent Britain in the European Finals of Emergence 2000. Phoenix-based
Dreamscape Records have signed the boys to a distribution deal and they
are heading over the pond in February. You may have last caught the band
here supporting the evergreen Dumpy's Rusty Nuts when, by popular opinion,
they blew the venue away!
Fri 15 - Closed for private party
Sat 16 - THE CHAMELEONS + Kings of Hong Kong
Back in the early 80s, this band troubled the brickwork in venues across
the country with their emotionally fraught pre-stadium rock that was years
before its time. Guitarists Dave Fielding and Reg Smithies manufactured
expansive choral riffs, while drummer John Lever hammered the tom-tom and
snare as if trying to knock his drum-kit into a more interesting shape.
With singer-bassist Mark Burgess adding resonant vocal pleas and strong
basslines, the Chameleons made a defiant noise but, in the dandified 80s,
some blamed the band's eventual demise on a lack of image. They were just
four ordinary-looking blokes in drain-pipe jeans and tatty denim jackets.
Judging by a recent week-long comeback residency at the Manchester
Witchwood run by innovative promoter "Pod", their awesome live display of
power and delicacy hasn't been tempered by a 14-year absence. Mark Burgess
still delivers every word as if his life still depended on it and their
irreproachable two-hour sets were all about this nerve and bone. Yes, they
were one of the best bands to come out of Manchester long before
'Madchester' and the Stone Roses / Happy Mondays roadshow. Sometimes
nostalgia can be well worth the wait - their music mattered, their gigs
mattered, and - best of all - they meant what they said. Rock Trivia: The
Chameleons first appeared in York at the Tony Mallett-organised York Rock
Festival on the Knavesmire supporting Echo & The Bunnymen, Spear of
Destiny and Sisters of Mercy. Tix selling fast - don't miss out. £10
advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=112957071
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Wed 20 - COASTA + Embassy + DJ John Walker
The musical equivalent of a white-wall tyred Lambretta, their first CD EP
was produced by Shed Seven’s Alan Leach. Countrywide gigging (Sound
Republic, Dublin Castle, Manchester, Leeds etc..) has built this stylish,
early 70s Americana Mod-meets-Madchester act a fierce live reputation -
also witnessed by a packed UK Play Tent at Leeds Carling Festival 2000.
With a guitar-driven sound drenched in vocal harmony, they look like mods
and play like gods ...
Thu 21 - CLOSED FOR PRIVATE PARTY
Sat 23 - TUNG
Sat 30 - HUGE
Fri 31 - THE LO BEAMS + Breathe
JANUARY AT FIBBERS
Sat 06 - THE GROWLERS
What a seamless groove this blues band has, they have a great toe-tapping
feel to their music and definitely no pretentious stuff going on -
thoroughly recommended. You'll have already caught them at Fibbs
supporting Wilko Johnson and Aynsley Lister.
Sat 13 - KIM DOLPHIN
Formed at the close of ' 98 by Anton Witter (vocals/keyboards/programming,
ex-Groovetwins) and Roger Griffiths (guitar, ex-FMB) the seed came to
fruition in mid ' 99 with the line up being completed by Rich Deardon
(bass) and James Hunt (keyboards). Influenced by the likes of Gary
Numan/Depeche Mode/Mansun/NIN, Kim Dolphins music is "full" and awash with
dark synths, heavy loops, industrial noise and choppy guitars - best
described as "dark pop".
Tue 16 - THE FRANK AND WALTERS + 5'4"
Fri 19 - WHOLE LOTTA LED
The definitive Zep tribute.
Sat 20 - FOUR DAY HOMBRE
FEBRUARY AT FIBBERS
Sat 03 - THE BOBAK CUT
Sat 10 - THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTHMARTINS
As the name suggests, a tribute to the music of The Beautiful South and
The Housemartins, both of Hull's finest. And what a good band, too - we've
heard the stuff. Complete with excellent female singer, all the
arrangements and the feel are intact. Here's what Times journo Mike
Pattenden had to say, "You're nobody in the '90s music scene unless you
have your own tribute band, and tonight the Beautiful South have come down
to Putney's Half Moon to meet the group that pays homage to them. They
play versions of both Hull bands' songs, something The Beautiful South
flatly refused to do with The Housemartins' material. The harmonies are
tight, the voices blend together nicely and the crowd applaud. Paul
Heaton, stood at the bar, applauds loudest of all. The Beautiful
Southmartins are good value, and their counterparts find it hilarious (and
flattering) that anyone else should bother performing their songs." The
band has an enormous repertoire from both acts including Old Red Eyes is
Back, A Little Time, Perfect 10, Don't Marry Her, Rotterdam, Let Love
Speak Up Itself, You Keep It All In and I'll Sail This Ship Alone from The
Beautiful South. Old Housemartin faves Caravan Of Love, Happy Hour and
People Get Ready are there as well as lots of other material. In fact, as
this is being written we're reminded again just how much quality material
Paul Heaton is responsible for.
MARCH AT FIBBERS
Sat 10 - THE HAMSTERS
Thu 22 - DAVE SWARBRICK AND MARTIN CARTHY
Londoner Dave Swarbrick has had a lifelong passion for folk music and was
working and recording with legends such as EWAN MacCOLL, PEGGY SEEGER and
CHARLES PARKER even from his early printing apprenticeship days. He joined
the IAN CAMPBELL FOLK GROUP in the early 60's and, in 1966, teamed up with
MARTIN CARTHY and this remarkable pairing played an important part in the
tremendous shake- up of British folk at that time. When they parted in
1969 Dave joined FAIRPORT CONVENTION and his contribution to folk and
folk/rock music is legendary and well documented. In 1984 Dave left
Fairport and, along with KEVIN DEMPSEY, CHRIS LESLIE and MARTIN JENKINS,
formed WHIPPERSNAPPER, a group renowned for its drive and acoustic
prowess, but left in 1989 to concentrate on solo work and revive his
partnership with Martin Carthy. In the early 90s Dave and Martin were
members of the folk "supergroup" BAND OF HOPE along with such luminaries
as ROY BAILEY, STEAFAN HANNIGAN, JOHN KIRKPATRICK and CHRIS PARKINSON. In
1993 Dave moved to the Australian Blue Mountains and began working with
ALISTAIR HULETT, producing the highly acclaimed "SATURDAY JOHNNY and JIMMY
THE RAT" and "THE COLD GREY LIGHT OF DAWN".
MAY AT FIBBERS
Mon 28 - SAMAID 2000, ACTS TO BE CONFIRMED
And what better way to spend a Bank Holiday Monday than listening to live
music, acoustic and electric, at Fibbers? Following on from 98's immensely
successful fundraiser for The Samaritans, here's another chance to smooth
your passage through the pearly gates by doing your bit for charidee.
Donations during the day, £3 at night. Local acts interested in performing
should, in the first instance, contact Rachel on 07730 912246.
THE BLUES BAR, HARROGATE
We're always open all day and night for possibly the best laid-back
atmosphere in town and this is the area's original and longest established
non-formula Amsterdam-style (without the "other" menu!) cafe bar. If
you're taking a trip to The Blues for the first time, head down the main
road in to the town centre (with The Stray on your left) and turn left
opposite The Cenotaph but BEFORE the pedestrian crossing! "Bettys" is on
this corner, as well. Probably the funkiest, coolest little bar around.
And the latest from the only licensee in the country ever to run a bar
with a completely green head (we kid you not): "GOTCHA!" STARTS ON
NOVEMBER 24 - please see Simon as soon as possible to register.
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - THE PAUL MIDDLETON BAND Rootsy, down-to-earth blues
from some of the best players in the area. This every-Thursday residency
started as an informal jam and has grown in to one of the best examples of
local practitioners of the blues and r'n'b showing how it's really done -
from the soul. Fibbers-goers might have caught 'em with Gwyn Ashton and
Wilko Johnson recently.
EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON - LIVE MUSIC Frankly, it could be anything from a
Peruvian Pipes that Simon may have dragged in from busking in the town
centre, to Dr Brown's Blues Duo, to a blues band or even full-blown
rockers Breathe. best just turn up and have a looksee. It's free so what
have you got to lose?
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT - JAZZITUDE Now a weekly residency, you can expect a
subtle blend of delicious jazz flavours old and new mixed with a dash of
hip-hop, drum'n'bass and dub. "Jazzitude is a creature endeavour of
musicians with free-style rapper DJs and horn players and a relaxed,
chilled night that will leave you fulfilled with vibes". Charm magazine
has this to say, "One of the most aurally pleasing things I have ever
heard". Recommended! (The picture you see accompanying this gig is just
part of the incredible hand-painted murals, courtesy Rick Duffield, on
most of the walls).
LAST SATURDAY EVERY MONTH - DR BROWN'S BLUES BAND Original blues and r'n'b
from one of the best bands of this genre in the North of England. Free
entry. V busy - please be early as the band performs EXCLUSIVELY at the
Blues Bar in this area.
NOVEMBER AT YORK BARBICAN CENTRE
Thu 09 - THE NAUGHTY RHYTHMS TOUR
Sorry, this gig has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales and public
concern over flooding and access to the city. Please contact your point of
purchase for refunds.
Fri 10 - THE HOLLIES
The Hollies - as you’ve never heard them before. Carl Wayne (ex lead
singer of “The Move”) joins the familiar line-up of Tony Hicks, Bobby
Elliott, Alan Coates, Ray Stiles and Ian Parker in their dazzling new
show, adding a dynamic new dimension to that trademark Hollies’ sound.
Allan Clarke retired from the band at the end of last year for personal
reasons but the Hollies assure their fans they will continue to entertain
for many years to come. The year 2000 marks a fresh beginning for the band
with brand new songs and of course the classics (He Ain’t Heavy He’s My
Brother; I’m Alive; Just One Look). Two hours of musical genius on stage
(no fillers and no special guests) - just Hollies plugged and unplugged;
raw power and wistful harmonies; ballads and hard-edged rock - however the
mood takes them. Plus their own self-deprecating wit and anecdotes from
their four decades of life in music.
Thu 16 - LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN - SOLD OUT
Fri 17 - THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Since they embarked on their first major national UK tour in 1999, the
Illegal Eagles have been going from strength to strength and amazing
audiences with their electrifying live performances. If you like The
Eagles, if if you love live guitar, if you appreciate real musicians, or
if you are just looking for a fantastic musical experience, you should
definitely see this band. A full two-hour show takes you through the
musical history of the Eagles from 1972 to 1981, including songs from solo
albums by Don Henley and Joe Walsh. What the papers say - "It was a
concert which no one wanted to end...a musical night to remember ...
outstanding", "the guitar harmonies could not be faulted and...vocals were
the lyricalicing on the cake", "The band had the songs to perfection -
it's hard to imagine that the Eagles ever sounded this good" £13.50 &
£11.50 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=112107 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Fri 24 - THE ALL AMERICAN SOLID GOLD ROCK 'N' ROLL SHOW
Featuring Bobby Vee, Johnny Tillotson, Brian Hyland, Little Eva and, for
the first time in the UK in 30 years, Freddy Cannon - all accompanied by
The Vees, together in concert. A 15-yr-old Bobby Vee and hastily-formed
band famously stood in for Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens,
missing that snowy February evening in 1959 and went on to record Devil or
Angel, Rubber Ball and The Night Has A Thousand Eyes. Little "Locomotion"
Eva was discovered by Carole King and Gerry Goffin when they hired her as
a babysitter and Freddy "Boom-Boom" Cannon's discography includes
Palisades Park, Way Down Yonder In New Orleans and Tallahassee Lassie.
Brian Hyland recorded many hits, the most popularly-played of which are
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, Gypsy Woman, and, of
course, Sealed With A Kiss. Johnny Tillotson first love was country but
had a dozen Top 40 hits including Poetry In Motion, It Keeps Right On
A-Hurtin' and Heartaches By The Number. A sensational 50/60s Gold Show!
£19.50 and £17.50 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=96503 or
from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Thu 30 - RUSSELL WATSON
Russell Watson is about to become a household name. Billed as the greatest
thing since sliced bread (Hovis, mind – he is a proper Northern Boy),
“Salford’s answer to Pavarotti” has everything necessary to become one of
the biggest classical superstars ever - handsome, personable, charming,
and the owner of one of the biggest English tenor voices ever. Debut
album, The Voice, is certain to top the classical charts and must surely
leave Andrea Bocelli quaking in his boots. His singing career started in
the pubs and working men’s club of the industrial North-West of England,
but a love of classical music drove him to break away from the Michael
Bolton and Meatloaf covers and set his sights on a singing career with an
operatic twist. In 1999 he sang to 92,000 spectators at the Nou Camp
stadium in Barcelona before the European Cup Final, and he also sang
before every England game in the recent Rugby Union World Cup finals. It
is a meteoric rise for the man who admits that if somebody had told him a
few years ago he’d be singing opera he’d have replied “No way, get out of
it!” but the fame is by no means undeserved. His voice is remarkably
full-bodied for a singer of his age and his innate musicianship is
abundantly clear. The repertoire on the new disc constitutes a pleasantly
eclectic mix: ‘Barcelona’, with Shaun Ryder (originally a hit for Freddy
Mercury and Montserrat Caballe), sits quite comfortably next to ‘La Donna
e Mobile’ from Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ and of course the tour de force ‘Nessun
Dorma’ from Puccini’s ‘Turandot’. The arrangements and production,
courtesy of Nick Patrick, are slick, but nonetheless tasteful. Whatever
‘it’ is, Russell Watson has 'it', and one thing’s for sure: it’s going to
sell by t’bucketload! £25.00, £22.00 and £17.50 advance - tickets
available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=113264078
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
DECEMBER AT YORK BARBICAN CENTRE
Fri 01 - IAN MOOR
Sorry, Ian has cancelled his entire tour, we do not have any further
details at this moment. Refunds are available from point of purchase.
Wed 06 - JOOLS HOLLAND RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA + Cosmic Harmony with
Chris Holland
Born 1958, Julian Miles Holland joined Squeeze at the tender age of
fifteen and went on to TV presenting (The Tube/Juke Box Jury/The
Happening/Later...with Jools Holland/Name That Tune) and starring (Walking
to New Orleans/Mister Roadrunner/The Groovey Fellers/Rebellious Jukebox)
where he has deservedly gained a "man of the people" reputation. The list
of his guest appearances reads like a musical Who's Who from George
Harrison to Fun Lovin' Criminals, Garth Brooks to Stereophonics and
keyboard-based legends like Dr John, Leon Russell and Rico Rodriguez. On
Desert Island Discs, he revealed a passion for Architecture and a diverse
musical base which included a choral piece by Elgar as well as works by
Ray Charles, Billy Preston and The Ramsey Lewis Trio. Appearing here with
the mighty Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, you will be stunned by his
boogie-woogie/rockabilly piano virtuosity - a true "feel" player as well
as technically superb. A fantastic show and also featuring Gilson Brown as
well as SAM BROWN and MARIANNE FAITHFUL as guest vocalists!!! This is a
NEWLY ADDED second night performance, due to exceptional demand, and its
sure to sell out fast.
Thu 07 - JOOLS HOLLAND RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA + Cosmic Harmony with
Chris Holland (SOLD OUT)
Sat 09 - POSTMAN PAT
For those of you that don't already know, Postman Pat is a modern British
cartoon legend, created for TV by Ivor Wood, and based on the original
stories written by John Cunliffe. The stories are about a postman called
Pat who delivers mail in a small idyllic village, Pencaster, in the Lake
District. Postman Pat & "and his black and white cat", Jess, are joined by
a host of familiar characters like Mrs Goggins, Ted Glen, Reverend Timms,
Dorothy Thompson and Granny Dryden. We have tickets on sale at only £5.50
- a special online price, exclusive to the Fibbers website. £5.50 advance
- tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?show=96516 or from our
Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Sun 10 - CAROL CONCERT
This year's concert features St Georges RC Primary School, local soloist
Brian Elliott, York Light Opera, Haxby Church Choir and Michael Platt on
the authorium. Master of Ceremonies is Andrew Foster and the Musical
Director is John Warbuton. £4.00 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=112986080
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Wed 13 - SAS BAND CHRISTMAS PARTY + Special Guests
In the true tradition of music festivities in the run-up to Christmas,
this year sees the first UK tour of the infamous SAS Band. Known as
"musician's musicians" and "band to the stars", The SAS Band have
performed with an array of superstars, including Keith Richards, Paul
McCartney, Phil Collins, Elton John and Queen. The 2000 SAS Band Tour will
feature guest artists Paul Young, Madeline Bell, Marillion's Fish, Chris
Thompson (Manfred Mann) and the fabulous FABBA girls. Further guest
artists will be announced in the coming weeks. The SAS Band was formed by
Spike Edney, former keyboard player with Queen. From the original line-up
of Cozy Powell (Rainbow, Black Sabbath), Neil Murray on bass (Whitesnake),
Jamie Moscs (Eric Burden) and Edney they have gone on to become the band
requested by the stars. They recently played at Phil Collins' wedding in
Switzerland and Mika Hakkinen chose them to perform at his Formula One
World Championship Victory Party in 1999. For all true party animals and
music lovers, the Christmas show looks set to be a right cracker. £13.50
advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=113250084
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
JANUARY AT YORK BARBICAN CENTRE
Wed 31 - MELANIE C Melanie C - Spice Girl, solo artist and pop icon hits
York! £16.50 advance - tickets available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=113250106
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
FEBRUARY AT YORK BARBICAN CENTRE
Sat 03 - MIKEY GRAHAM
Mikey Graham has enjoyed massive success across the globe in Boyzone but
with their departure, for the time being, he now aims to progress his
singer-songwriter talents in the solo limelight. Dublin born in 1972, he
learnt song and dance at stage school from 5 years old and appeared in
various adverts before joining a theatrical company. Leaving school at 16
he discovered his true passion - the guitar. Inspired by artists such as
U2, Thin Lizzy, The Boomtown Rats, The Police and Fleetwood Mac, Mikey
fronted a number of local bands but was 21 when he auditioned for Boyzone
- the "Irish Take That". He sang "Careless Whisper", "Layla" "2 Out Of 3
Ain't Bad", and joined three months later and hit after hit followed
selling more than 11 million albums and selling out worldwide tours with
five No 1 singles. Throughout the six Boyzone years Mikey's talent went
largely unnoticed, until he started performing self-penned material solo
during the concerts. He rapidly gained interest as a reputable singer
songwriter and whilst not comparing himself with anyone, cites Clapton,
Sting and Dylan as influences. Mikey's music is from the heart and one
thing's for sure - he's going to surprise a lot of people, being a new and
refreshing talent of our time. His follow up to "You're My Angel",
released October 30, will be "If You'd Only", from forthcoming album "Meet
Me Half Way" released November 20. Tickets on sale now - this is sure to
sell out quickly, so get your tickets early. £12.50 advance - tickets
available
ONLINE:http://www.fibbers.co.uk/cgi-bin/tickets.cgi?performance=113250129
or from our Ticketline on 01904 466149 or from the venue
Fri 23 - THE SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW
Featuring Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits (I'm Into Something Good,
Wonderful World), Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich (Bend It, Legend of
Xanadu), Wayne Fontana (Game of Love, She Needs Love), Dave Berry (The
Crying Game, Baby It's You). This is the show's 16th anniversary! (£16.50
advance)
MAY AT YORK BARBICAN CENTRE
Thu 24 - ERIC BIBB
"He sings as if he doesn't even have a dachshund on his trail, creating
some of the most untroubled-sounding blues this side of the Rev. Gary
Davis. Bibb is just about stunning" - LOS ANGELES TIMES … Eric Bibb, a 49
year-old native New Yorker, is a comparatively new face on the acoustic
blues scene, and already his extraordinary talent and positive approach to
the blues has drawn critical acclaim and comparison with Ry Cooder, Keb Mo
and Taj Mahal. Since the 1996 London Blues Festival, he has quickly become
a leading light in the current revival of acoustic blues music. Winning
Best Newcomer (British Blues Awards), Bibb was described as "discreetly
awesome" and "a total original" drawing on the deep roots of American
Blues and Folk tradition. Eric's uncle is world famous jazz
pianist/composer John Lewis (Modern Jazz Quartet) and singer/activist Paul
Robeson his godfather so it's not surprising that the young Bibb was
inspired and influenced by Odetta, Richie Havens, Pete Seeger, Earl
Robinson, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Judy Collins and many others. He recalls a
conversation with Bob Dylan, at age 11, whose guitar playing advice to him
was to "Keep it simple, forget all the fancy stuff." At 19 he played the
Paris cafes on his way to Sweden where he settled for two decades,
returning to New York only for a brief 5-year stay in the 80's writing and
opening for headliners such as The Persuasions, Sonny Terry and Brownie
McGhee, Tania Maria and Etta James. Since that London Blues Festival, Eric
has toured Canada, Europe and the UK including Cambridge, Glastonbury and
world-famous Guinness Blues Festival in Dublin, where he was a headliner.
A performance by Eric Bibb purveys soul and gospel-infused, folk-country
blues embracing the sound and spirit of the legendary Blind Lemon
Jefferson Mississippi John Hurt, Son House and Reverend Gary Davis.
Recommended! (£14.50 and £12.50 advance).
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