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from Bernard's collection is this original - sold quite a few around and about

new Bad Detectives album

"The Bad Detectives are hard to pigeon-hole and that's a good thing right?
In their 10 year recording history with Western Star the band have recorded 5 albums and appeared on numerous compilations. Their music has often popped up on TV shows and the band seems to get a lot of airplay. With a world-wide cult following The Bad Detectives amble along, seemingly unaware of their popularity. We're proud to have them on Western Star!

The Bad Detectives The Curious World of WSRC 088
1. Tiki Tunnels
2. Demon Surfer
3. Whos Gonna Watch The Skies
4. Sheppard’s Barton Special Agent
5. The Chesil Beach Luau
6. Glam Rock Lock-In
7. BSA Bantam
8. Hoodoo On Me
9. Michael Landon Bit Me
10. Emmets & Grockles
11. Bloody Mary
12. When The Levels Break
13. So Long Baby I’m Toast"
http://www.western-star.co.uk/…/the-curious-world-of---the-…

Radstock and Norton in the 60s

Willie Mabon - I'm Mad!

American Folk & Blues Festival. Germany, 1980. with: Hubert Sumlin (guitar), Eddie Taylor ( 2nd guitar), Bob Strogger (bass), Odie Payne (drums)

Bristol boys make more noise

This book on the punk era in Bristol has an unexpected gem of a photo - Frome punks Charlie and Nigel Fenby with Steve Keep pogoing to the Straits, an all-girl band from York who played on the stage at the Westway Cinema. There's a cd that goes with the book.

at 2.48 is our band from 1979 - thanks for Geoff for finding it

Women's Fall/Winter 2006 Sleeper in Metropolis - Anne Clark Don't Misbehave in the New Age - Animals & Men Drop it Like It's Hot - Snoop Dog That's the Way - KC and the Sunshine Band Work It - Missy Elliot Random - Lady Sovereign Buffalo Gals - Malcolm McLaren The Message - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five http://forums.thefashionspot.com/f62/music-prada-shows-201743.html

New Age single Animals & Men reissued!

Get it from http://dangerrecords.bandcamp.com/

You Excite Me Baby - the Terraplanes (Animals & Men) 1982

From the cd 'Revel In The Static' . Images are either from the time or of Frome Somerset where we lived. The line up had 2 singers - Susan Wells and Brenda Austin and 2 drummers Andy Payne and Geoff Norcott. Dave Mackay (bass) and Ralph Mitchard (guitar) also present.

A bit of shade

Ferrets don't like the hot weather - so Susan makes shade with sheets. She's also sneaked a few of her favourite plants in there too. What a summer?

Animals & Men in Paris

Here's us at the Danger Records Party #2 doing 'Easy Riding'. Copies of our 10 inch ep containing this song are available from Bandcamp.

Battle of Montereau 1814

This battle took place this day 1814

Ralph Mitchard when he was in the Bad Detectives

I was vocalist harp player so I don't know why I am playing the drums but this was at our debut gig on a farm kitchen near Bruton. Note the bad spots - I was 17 I reckon then.

Gig in Paris

Supporting the ever brilliant Monochrome Set. Why not come along? 15th March

The Stars Look Down 1940 - Full Movie

Movie about mining - a British classic. Wiki here

Steam at Midsomer Norton

Yesterday we went on a short trip to the Heritage Railway Station at MSN. Was great fun and pleasant to see the station awash with steam.

Cheer Up! Ye Poor British Miners

Mining songs from the North Somerset and Beyond - by Dave Byrne and the Guss and Crook Band and Chorus.
  I picked up this cd (a tenner from Radstock Museum) and I have to admit it's well worth getting if you have an interest in Mining. The music's good and well executed. Proceeds to Radstock Museum.
"These workers' songs are not folk songs in the recognised sense but songs written for a particular purpose," he writes. "Usually to garner support for miners in times of industrial strife, to raise morale and funds for miners on strike or sold on broadsheets to raise money to support the families of colliers killed or wounded at work." The CD is being sold to support the work of Radstock Museum, which is the best place to go to learn about the local coalfields. The album was made possible thanks to the research carried out by museum trustee Tom Randall at the time of the mine closures and in subsequent years. Dave has been singing for nearly 50 years.
The CD is available for £10 from Radstock Museum, Waterloo Road, Radstock, North Somerset BA3 3EP, tel: 01761 437722, or directly from Dave on 01761 419224.

Read more: http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/Songs-help-memory-miners-live/story-20251617-detail/story.html#ixzz2nYYU5qI4

 1898 photograph of Camerton colliery lads wearing the guss and crook harness, with a group of adult miners. They are also wearing caps with candles in them.

Flodden 1513

Today is the 500th anniversary of this battle between Scotland and England. The last time a British monarch was killed on the field of battle when James of Scotland perished at Flodden.

new Animals & Men ep out

 

This review from Maximum Rock and Roll is by Allan McNaughton: "A new self-released 10" from eternal post-punk underdogs Animals and Men. I think the four tracks are a mix of old and new material,but it was all recorded this year.If you've heard the band,you won't be in for any surprises musically:primitive,simple bass-driven post punk with Susan's detached vocals over the top. The surprise is that they still sound somewhat fresh and relevant.They do what they do without pretension and there's something very admirable about that,especially after all these years.My hat is off to 'em." MRR #367.....

Spain in Flames

Go here to see about a new feature film set in the Spanish Civil War and watch the trailer.

Howlin' Wolf - The Howlin' Wolf Story. The Secret History of Rock and Roll