JBQ on cracking form - 21 December 2008

We had a great ending to our 2008 year at Abbey Jazz, when John Beckingham's inimitable JBQ came to entertain. From the off, they were on top form, despite (like most other bands we know) having been attacked by the dreaded lurgy that's been doing the rounds.

The energy level of those guys is incredible, and what moneys-worth they provide: for those who weren't counting, they did 29 numbers during their two sets. I know because we were recording them, with JB's kind permission. We'll be sure to include some of their numbers when we do our 'best of 2008' compilation CD in the New Year.

We hope you've all had a great Christmas, and that 2009 brings you health and happiness. Join us for what we know will be a great kick-off to the year when The Antique 6 visit on 4th Jan.

Coming Up - JBQ Jazz and Blues Band - 21st December

John Beckingham and his boys will be back to rock and swing us into Christmas. This has to be one of the most exciting and entertaining bands we bring to Malvern, and they always send us away with a grin on our faces. Don't miss them. Normal admission price - what value!!

Famous Five - 7th December

Your correspondent was confined to barracks Sunday due to the generous sharing of germs among members of Johnny Everetts Red Dragons, of which he is a member. However, normally reliable sources tell him that many stalwart regulars braved the cold snap to see Denise, Tony, George, Len and Graham strut their stuff at Spring Lane after an absence of nearly a year. Great to see/hear them back, and to hear one or two numbers you don't get very often.

I wonder how many went a bit nostalgic hearing George Huxley rendering Acker's SummerSet - definitely one of those melodies that recalls that interesting moment when the fifties hadn't quite gone and the sixties hadn't quite got going either. Len tells me too that Denise sang Wolverine Blues. That's a tune I've enjoyed for years, and I didn't know it actually had words!

Thanks to all those who supported the occasion. It'll soon be Christmas, but we have one more club nite to come before your relatives arrive to eat you out of house and home, so don't be late!