Edition #25 July 2009

Wilson on a building site in Seattle. Their first hit,
“Walk Don’t Run” is an instrumental classic and was
the first in a long line of hits. The Ventures’ history is
well documented, and Bob was there for most of the
journey.
Bob died on 14 June after a long battle with a form
of cancer known as non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I’m
sure all our readers will join me in sending our
thoughts and prayers to his family, especially his
lovely wife Yumi, and the other Ventures. R.I.P.
Another year, another “Shadoz” – arguably the best
yet!! A full review later. This issue of “2 Good 4
Words” includes the latest news, reviews, a special
article on “Stylus” records and lots more. Enjoy!!
THE MUSIC WORLD MOURNS THE
PASSING OF THE VENTURES’
BOB BOGLE
I started my obituaries
column
(never
a
pleasant task) with the
following – “The good
news is that there are
no
instrumental
obituaries to report –
long
may
this
continue!!” As I was
typing this, the news
came
from
Davy
Peckett that Bob Bogle
had passed away.
SONIC SCREWDRIVER
“5IVE HEADED SURF MONSTER”
SECRET AGENT MAN / WALK, DON’T RUN / IN
THE SHADOWS / SURF’S UP / FLIGHT OF THE
SURF GUITAR / SUEF BEFORE SUNRISE / REEF
BREAK / MISSION TO MAZACLAN / PIPELINE /
WIPEOUT / DAWN PATROL / A DAY IN THE LIFE
OF A PRIVATE EYE / DIAMOND HEAD / BIG
SWELL / JAMES BOND THEME / INCOGNITO /
ATLANTICS ECHO / MYSTERIOUS MAMBO
Bob was undoubtedly one of the true rock
instrumental legends. He was born in Portland
Oregon on 16 January 1934 and met up with Don
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BRYAN BROWNE
Tony Kiek (keyboards) and Barry “Baz” Woollett
(guitar) are “Stack It”. They have made memorable
appearances at “Shadoz” and generally focus on
their versions of The Shadows’ later material. This
set is no exception, and includes no less than nine
Shad’s tunes. Perfectly executed, a joy to listen to.
The second disc contains backing tracks, mostly
made
by
Tony.
Stack
It
are
at
http://www.myspace.com/StackItDuo
“THE INCREDIBLE GUITAR SOUNDS
OF BRYAN BROWNE”
No Label (Aust) No Number
THE ROAD CASES
Don’t know much about this band – in fact, nothing.
I assume they come from the US, and sound like a
3 guitars / drums / keyboards set-up. What is
interesting is that they include no less than seven of
Martin Cilia’s compositions along with surf /
instrumental classics, with more than a nod to Los
Meltones. Very well done.
“THE ROAD CASES” SHOCK (Aust)
RMPRCA03
FLYING FINGERS / IT DON’T MEAN A THING /
VINCENT / STARS AND STRIPES MARCH /
JERRY’S BREAKDOWN / MONA LISA / TRAIN TO
PARIS / FIRE ON THE STRINGS / OH BY JINGO /
MAIN STREET BREAKDOWN / WABASH
CANNONBALL / WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR
/ CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO / LA GITANE /
MAKE IT WITH YOU / CAVATINA
RAISIN’ THE DICKENS / GOT A TEMPO / SONNY
NIGHT / MISTY / MORNING DEW / AVALON /
SOUL ARCH / I KNOW DEAR / HARBOUR LIGHTS /
STAMPEDE / RIDING FOR A FALL / AVALON
REPRISE
Every so often a real (pleasant) surprise comes
along. Despite an ‘ordinary’ cover, and a rather odd
band name, this CD is superb! With names like
Michel Rose (pedal steel), Stuart French (guitars),
Rod McCormack (guitars, banjo, organ), James
Gillard (bass, guitar) Doug Gallacher (drums) and
Bill Risby (piano), how can you go wrong! The
material is mainly country influenced, and all
instrumental. The seven originals more than hold
their own against standards such as Avalon, Misty
and Harbour Lights. A great Australian album.
Bryan’s second CD shows the great improvement in
his playing and tune selection. The usual Atkins /
Travis / Reed / Bryant influences are there, but
complemented by some gypsy jazz (seems to be
the flavour of the month at present), a couple of Joe
Maphis
tracks
and
Bryan’s
take
on
standards such as Mona
Lisa and Chattanooga
Choo Choo. The playing
is
tasteful
and
exemplary – it would be
good to see Bryan trying
some
of
his
own
compositions in the
future.
REVIEWS
DEKE DICKERSON
“DEKE’S GUITAR GEEK FESTIVAL 2007”
MAJOR LABEL VIDEO (US) MLDVD-004
STACK IT
“STACK IT 2” (2CD)
INTRODUCTION
I’M READY / SOMETHIN’ ELSE / ROCKIN’ &
FLYIN’ / JELLY BEAN - DARREL HIGHAM
MY GUITAR / MY BABY’S BEHIND / FLIGHT OF
THE BEVERLY BUMBLEBILLIES / MARY ANN CRAZY JOE
PANHANDLE RAG / HOW HIGH THE MOON JEREMY WAKEFIELD & THE SONOVOX TALKING
STEEL GUITAR
DARK EYES / SWEET GEORGIA BROWN /
MALEGUENA - DEL CASHER
EARLY AMERICAN / BROKEN HEART / JUMPIN’
BEAN / THE WORM / BEAT OUT MY LOVE - DEKE
DICKERSON
SHREDDIN’ WITH THE SHREDMISTRESS! /
BOOGIE
WITH
THE
SHREDMISTRESS!
SHREDMISTRESS RYNATA
CORRINE, CORINNA / DON’T LET YOUR DEAL GO
DOWN / DUELIN’ BANJOS / BRIAN’S BARN
BURNER - BRIAN LONBECK
CD1:
DEVIL
WOMAN
/
TOMAHAWK
/THE
GOLDEN SEA / THE RISE
AND FALL OF FLINGEL
BUNT / ONE DAY I’LL
FLY
AWAY
/
TEMPTATION
/
LA
PLAYA / STACK IT / LAS
TRES CARABELAS /
PETER GUNN THEME /
ALENTEJO / THE OLD
ROMANTICS / OUR ALBERT / WALKING IN THE
AIR (THEME FROM “THE SNOWMAN”)
CD2:
As Above – BACKING TRACKS
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BONUS FEATURES: INTERVIEWS WITH JEFF
BECK AND THE BAND MEMBERS
MIDNIGHT BLUES / G-STRING SHUFFLE / KID’S
SWING - KID RAMOS
PLEASE DON’T TALK ABOUT ME WHEN I’M
GONE / REMINGTON RIDE / FADED LOVE / SAN
ANTONIO ROSE / SLEEPWALK HERB
REMINGTON
LEGENDS OF SURF GUITAR:
K-39 - DEKE DICKERSON
RAMROD - PAUL JOHNSON
MR. MOTO - PAUL JOHNSON & EDDIE
BERTRAND (BELAIRS)
SQUAD CAR - EDDIE BERTRAND & PAUL
JOHNSON (EDDIE & THE SHOWMEN)
SURF EXPLOSION! - EDDIE BERTRAND
PENETRATION - WILLY GLOVER (PYRAMIDS)
SURF RIDER - JIM MASONER & TIM FITZPATRICK
(LIVELY ONES)
PIPELINE - BOB SPICKARD & BRIAN CARMAN
(CHANTAYS)
WIPEOUT - JIM FULLER (SURFARIS)
WALK DON’T RUN / SLAUGHTER ON 10TH AVE. /
DIAMOND HEAD - NOKIE EDWARDS (VENTURES)
THE MILLION MAN SURF JAM FINALE!
The best ‘Hankster’ in the Land of Oz, Max Paton
mentioned to me a while back that he sees no one
picking up the Shadows baton and doing something
new with it. He forecast that the legacy of all things
Shadowy would expire with the Baby Boomer
generation.
My view is that one has to look outside the square
to find where the original square has been
reinvented. Jeff Beck cites The Shadows as a
primal influence and this is very evident if you peel
back the thin veneer of the jazz fusion rock moniker
he wears.
Deke’s fourth Guitar Geek show (recorded on 20
January 2007) is a delight. Covering just about all
styles – western swing, rock, blues, heavy metal,
country pickin’ and jazz, the highlights include Crazy
Joe (who looks like a nerd, but is a very talented
singer / guitar picker), the appearance of steel
legend Herb Remington, and for me the surf set.
Seeing legends like Jim Fuller (Surfaris), Paul
Johnson (Belairs), Eddie Bertrand (Eddie & The
Showmen), Jim Masoner & Tim Fitzpatrick (Lively
Ones), Willie Glover (Pyramids), Bob Spickard &
Brian Carman (Chantays) and Nokie Edwards
(Ventures) as they are now was very interesting –
most of them still have hair!! The Million Man Surf
Jam finale saw all guitarists (plus some of the
audience) all plug in for “Pipeline” – fun for all. The
production of the DVD is a huge improvement on
the first festival, with better lighting, use of multi
cameras and editing. Recommended.
It may not be every Shadows/Ventures fan’s cup of
tea, but anyone who wants to find out what a
Stratocaster and echo unit in the hands of a true
virtuoso are doing with fantastic melodies in the 21st
century need look no further than this DVD.
Along with Jeff Beck’s gig in Sydney last February,
this DVD is the most inspiring thing I have
witnessed musically since I can’t remember when.
PS: For more great 60’s instro influences, check out
current GEN Y faves, THE MUSE.
KIM HUMPHREYS
JEFF BECK
MARCEL DADI
“JEFF BECK PERFORMING THIS WEEK … LIVE
AT RONNIE SCOTT’S”
EAGLE VISION / FREMANTLE MEDIA (Aust)
KAL 1433
@ 155 min
“OLYMPIA 1988 – MARCEL DADI / JEAN-FELIX
LALANNE”
UNIVERSAL / POLYDOR (EU) 982 553 8
BECK’S BOLERO / ETERNITY’S BREATH /
STRATUS / CAUSE WE’VE ENDED AS LOVERS /
BEHIND THE VEIL / YOU NEVER KNOW / NADIA /
BLAST FROM THE EAST / LED BOOTS / ANGEL
(FOOTSTEPS) / PEOPLE GET READY (With JOSS
STONE) / SCATTERBRAIN / GOODBYE PORK PIE
HAT – BRUSH WITH THE BLUES / SPACE BOOGIE
/ BLANKET (With IMOGEN HEAP) / BIG BLOCK / A
DAY IN THE LIFE / LITTLE BROWN BIRD (With
ERIC CLAPTON) / YOU NEED LOVE (With ERIC
CLAPTON) / ROLLIN’ AND TUMBLIN’ (With
IMOGEN HEAP) / WHERE WERE YOU
CANNONBALL RAG – COUNTRY BOY / STUMP
WATER / MARCEL’S RAG – EGGED BUS RAG –
OLD BLACK PIANO / KICKY – JERRY’S
BREAKDOWN / EN ATTENDANT JOACHIM /
DESTINATION VOYAGE / SATURDAY NIGHT
SHUFFLE / LOVER COME BACK TO ME – REVE
D’AMOUR / JE TE VEUX / TENESSEE STUD / BIBI
FOLK / 6 CORDES POUR DEUX AMIS / VILLA
RENE-GEORGES / JE CRIE VERS TOI / JEUX
INTERDITS / ME AND MARCEL / ME AND JEANFELIX / CIRCUS RAG / WINDY AND WARM /
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BLUEGRASS MEDLEY / YANKEE DOODLE DIXIE /
SWINGY BOOGIE
BONUS: MAKING OF DU SPAECTACLE /
INTERVIEW DE JEAN-FELIX LALANNE
Robinson’s enthusiasm was infectious. He engaged
the audience as he played and seemed to be
enjoying what he was doing immensely, which was
fun to watch.
This has to be one of the best guitar concerts I’ve
seen. Tunisian born, raised in Paris, Dadi of course
perished in the fatal TWA 800 crash in 1996. Here
he joins French guitarist Lalanne in a selection of
Atkins / Travis styled numbers. Some superb
picking, not too flashy – very tasteful. The two
acoustic guitarists obviously have great rapport and
an infectious sense of humour – even though I can’t
understand French. This is highly recommended if
you can find a copy.
There was a tendency to be overconfident and rush
things, but this settled down by the second set.
Robinson’s enthusiasm in showing how fast he
played was a gimmick that occasionally detracted
from the musicality of his playing. Hopefully this is
something that will come to him with more
experience.
He used only a Martin acoustic guitar with no
backing tracks for the entire show. Jourdain came
back at the end for a jam on Breezin’ (by George
Benson). It didn’t seem particularly well thought out
with the boys playing over each other and
competing with the backing track.
LIVE MUSIC
SMOKIN’’JOEY ROBINSON
It was a small turnout, but the crowd stayed to the
end. The Toff in Town is an intimate venue, so the
smaller crowd wasn’t really an issue.
JOE ROBINSON
Live @ Toff In Town, 14 May 2009
(Review and Photography by Mandy Hall)
“Thanks for organizing a terrific day. I had lots of
fun and there was a nice contrast with all the
acts”;
Anyone playing acoustic guitar in Australia these
days will inevitably be compared to Tommy
Emmanuel. Joe Robinson is obviously influenced by
him – adding some of Tommy’s staples to his set,
such as Lady Madonna & Classical Gas.
“Thanks to you and Russell for putting it all
together – it’s a great opportunity to meet other
like-minded instrumental musicians”;
“Many many thanks for organizing a great
SHADOZ 2009, probably the best I have
attended”
He also has his own voice and the quality of the
songs he’s written himself show the promise of a
bright future in his own style.
“Enjoyed it very much”; “Another successful
Shadoz I reckon, I have had many positive
comments”;
Robinson came to attention after winning Australia’s
Got Talent in 2008. This lead to Nashville to record
an album (with Tommy guesting on the song
“Burgers & Fries”) and on to a European tour. He
came to the Toff in Town on the Victorian leg of his
national tour.
“Great day on Sunday, I think that was the best
one yet” –
These are just a few of the complimentary
comments we received.
He was supported by the runner up in the
competition, the thirteen year old guitarist Jourdain.
For his age, Jourdain is an advanced guitarist with a
great voice. I would have preferred him to rely less
on backing tracks for his set, but it was still
entertaining.
Our roving reporter, BG from Sydney reports:
“One of the best Shadoz’zz, mainly because of the
variety of bands.
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Seemingly, gone are the days when 15 bands take
turns playing Apache and Dance On. What we saw
on the weekend was a mix of the expected Shads,
acoustic duo, heavy instro, solo acoustic, Martin
and Ben’s jazzy acoustic set, some great movie
themes aided by brass … some regular bands and
players, and some newcomers. Every act brought
something new, and added surprises to the night.
Highlights for myself were … Shadamataz, with
their brass … Bob Brown’s beautiful “Diamonds Are
Forever” … the surprise of Martin, with Ben Rogers,
and their jazzy acoustic set … Space Party, heavy
trio … The Futuras, heavy, with Hammond organ
(nice piece of furniture) … Martin Cilia’s surf set …
Bryan Browne’s show closing set.
Shadoogie, Red River Rock, Misirlou and Bulldog
comprised Michael’s set – very well done.
Our nation’s capital, Canberra always seems to be
cold. But our next band, SPACE PARTY is HOT,
and hail from there and make their Shadoz debut.
They released a promo CD last year “Invasion Of
The Surfer Men” with a Spotnicks edge. Most of the
tracks from the CD were featured in their act, which
was Space Party, Flight To Mars, The Creature,
Spanish Song, Penetration, Rumble, Crime Wave,
Gumshoe, Journey Through The Black Hole,
Intoxica and Journey To The Stars.
Great stuff by ALEX PLEGT (Guitar), KEVIN
LAURO (Bass) and DARREN ATKINSON (Drums).
Please come back next year!!
In all, a good blend, without compromising the aims
of Shadoz. We still had a few “Flingels” played, and
regular bands gave us a fair dose of Shads tunes.
Although I can’t recall hearing “Apache”, I was told it
was done early on … once.
The club also provided a “Shadoz Menu” enabling
patrons to get meals throughout the day.
Personally, I avoided the “chicken schitzel” (their
spelling), although it did seem to be a popular dish.
CRAIG BURKE is yet another solo guitarist who
first appeared in 2008. Craig is an acoustic player
with leanings to the Chet Atkins / Merle Travis style.
His set featured When I’m 64, Dance With Me, Wild
Orchids, The Entertainer, Can’t Help Falling In Love
and Windy And Warm – superbly played. His uncle
Brian joined him for a couple of vocals (the dreaded
‘v’ word).
15 year old BRYAN BROWNE wound up the night
(as well as playing during the dinner break) with
more of his incredible playing. Bryan also has a new
CD out, “The Incredible Guitar Sounds Of Bryan
Browne”. A great night, I’m already looking forward
to 2010.”
TONY KIEK, “BAZ” WOOLLETT and GEORGE
LEWIS (STACK IT and TURNING POINT) were
unable to join us this year (Tony has just undergone
an ear operation – he says it’s too many years of his
bad playing! Whatever, we wish him a speedy
recovery).
And so to a run-down of the day –
BOB BROWN, another Sydneysider graciously
offered to fill in with some real surprises. His superb
set was his own arrangement of Surfside,
Backbreaker (original composition by Bob with
Martin
Cilia),
Barracuda
(original),
Angel
(instrumental version of Cliff’s tune with one vocal
verse), Diamonds Are Forever and Cruel Sea
Medley (done with country influence sequence –
Cruel Sea, Man Of Mystery, Bombora).
Shadoz ‘debutantes’, the NEAU STARLIGHT
WRANGLERS comprise a couple of young
guitarists KANE WHISTANCE and KATE
LITTLEWOLF, who travelled the 80 or so
kilometers from Geelong to open the show. They
breezed through Windy And Warm, Apache, Walk
Don’t Run, Pipeline, (with Kane on lead) and
Geronimo, Bombora and Surf Rider (with Kate on
lead) with great aplomb. Kane tells me that he has
lots of original compositions, some of which he
Thanks Bob for your contribution.
hopes to air next year. He was obviously thrilled to
meet his hero Martin Cilia.
All the way from Phillip Island are THE SHEDOWS
(guess that means they practice in the shed!) –
Shadoz regulars will remember them as “Shazam”
but they return with a new monicker. ROB
WATSON (Bass), TONY MERCER (Lead Guitar),
MIKE McCABE (Rhythm), MARTY SAUNDERS
(Drums) and JEFF CULLEN (Lead Vocals &
Rhythm Guitar) are THE SHEDOWS, and they
entertained with more from the Shad’s repertoire –
Round And Round, Foot Tapper, Peace Pipe,
Theme For Young Lovers, Gonzalez, We Say Yeah
(voc), Willie And The Hand Jive (voc), Atlantis, KonTiki, The Rise And Fall Of Flingel Bunt, Shadoogie,
Shindig and The Savage. Wot? No Apache?
ALIVE ‘N’ KICKIN treated us to a set of Shads’
numbers – Apache, Geronimo, Atlantis, FBI, The
Boys, Genie With The Light Brown Lamp, Cavatina,
Sacha and The Savage. The group is IAN MAIR
(Lead Guitar), HARRY REITER (Bass), DAVID
BUTTON (Rhythm) and MIKE HARDWARE
(Drums). A nice set which set the tone for the day.
Thanks gents!!
MICHAEL BUYOKOZ made his debut at last year’s
event and returned with another fine set of instro
‘classics’. Speak Softly Love (Theme from “The
Godfather”), Duane’s Forty Miles Of Bad Road,
SHINDIG also made their ‘debut’ last year, and by
popular demand, BARRY TRELOAR (Bass), IAN
MAIR (Lead Guitar), DENNIS GOODALL (Rhythm,
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Vocals) and BOB GOODALL (Drums) return with
their 2009 set – Dance On, FBI, Move It, Peace
Pipe, The Stranger / Kon –Tiki, Midnight, Please
Don’t Tease, Wonderful Land, Dynamite, Nine
Times Out Of Ten, Shindig, Theme For Young
Lovers, The Young Ones and Sleep Walk. Nicely
done, and the vocals weren’t too bad either!!
the younger generation keeping the instrumental
flag flying!!
Before
the
evening’s
segment,
we
announced that Richard Codron’s wife
passed away on 27 May, and Richard’s
band “Yung@Heart” would not be appearing
tonight as scheduled.
THE FIVE O’CLOCK SHADOWS from overseas
(Tasmania) have been noticeable for their absence
recently, so make a welcome return to the
‘mainland’. They won the “STEWY” award in 2008.
Their set was specifically timed to span the 5
o’clock timeslot. RICHARD ANDREWS (Lead),
BILL BURTON (Rhythm), PETER DAVIDSON
(Bass) are joined by new drummer DANIEL LEALE
for a superb set with Fender Bender, Summer Love
’59, Exodus, Old Ned (Theme from Steptoe & Son),
Sukiyaki, Please Please Me, Back Home, Slaughter
On 10th Avenue, The Frightened City, Main Theme,
1861, Lullaby Of The Leaves and I Wish I Could
Shimmy Like My Sister Arthur. A nice blend of
Shads, film themes and others – well thought out
and very well done.
Our sincere condolences to Richard and his
family
Our resident ‘house’ band SHADAMATAZ
(RUSSELL BAIRD and JOHN BESHARA (Guitars),
DAN McLACHLAN (Bass), JOHN HALL (Drums –
2007 “Stewy” award), Russell”s daughter LISA
BAIRD (Trombone) and TANYA BETHUNE
(Trumpet) started the evening with an enjoyable set
– While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Wonderful Land,
Going Home (Theme from ‘Local Hero’), Got To get
You Into My Life, Sleepwalk, James Bond Theme,
Atlantis, Back In The USSR, The Good The Bad &
The Ugly and Geronimo. The brass section really
added an extra dimension to the set. Very good.
THE FUTURAS. It’s
always
exciting
to
welcome new bands –
this time a local band
who regularly play at
North Melbourne’s Town
Hall Hotel. They have
released two CD’s “The
Futuras” (2006) and
“What Did The Man
Say?” (2008). These
guys are something
special, and include
GORDON
JOHNS
(Bass),
MICHAEL
GALVIN (Guitar), ANDY
SWAN (Drums) and
JUSTIN WHEELAHAN (Hammond Organ – 1935
vintage !!??) They thrilled the audience with Billy
Larkins’ The Pygmy, Hung Over, Bad Sign, New
Breed (Ike), Hey Joe, Polk Salad Annie (with Andy’s
impromptu drum solo – the band managed to come
back together in the chorus too), Jimmy Vaughan’s
Ironic Twist, Mrs Robinson (a la Booker T & The
MG’s) and Money. A welcome change from the 3
guitars / drums format – the Hammond sounded
GREAT!
MARTIN CILIA & BEN ROGERS
Doin’ the Django Tango
A special treat next. MARTIN CILIA and BEN
ROGERS combined for a magnificent ‘gypsy jazz’
set on acoustic guitars – Walk Don’t Run (a la
Johnny Smith), Tetanus Swing (Ben Rogers),
What’s Next? (aka Martin’s Blues In Bb) (Martin),
Stardust, Honeysuckle Rose (aka Honey, Suck
m’Hose), Martin’s Swing (Martin) and Daphne
(Reinhardt / Grappelli) left the audience
gobsmacked. Fantastic stuff.
The dinner break was scheduled next, but, as food
was available during the day, Bryan Browne kindly
offered to play a quiet acoustic set whilst old friends
chewed the fat, caught up with fellow muso’s, and
met new ones. Bryan joined with Craig Burke and
for Borsalino, Avalon, and Mister Sandman, then
continued (with his Maton) with Blue Smoke, Oh By
Jingo!, Michelle, Cavatina, Cheek To Cheek, Over
The Rainbow, When You Wish Upon A Star and I
Got Rhythm, switching to his Gretsch for Avalon
and It Don’t Mean A Thing. Great to see and hear
A brief pause saw the customary raffle
draw, with the prizes donated by
Denys Williams from Hound Dog’s
Bop Shop.
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The “Stewy” award is presented annually in honour
of the late Stewart Male, one of the stalwarts of
early “Shadoz”. Stewy was well-loved among all of
us and was a superb luthier, one of his clients being
non other than Hank Marvin. Stewy passed away on
10 December 2004 after a long battle with cancer.
MARTIN CILIA
MICHAEL SMITH
The 2005 award went to Ian B.Allen and in 2006
the honours went to Kim Humphreys. We
honoured our ‘resident’ drummer John Hall in ’07,
and in 2008 The Five O’Clock Shadows got the
gong. So to 2009, and we were pleased to award
the “Stewy” to a guitarist with a huge future – he has
played with Tommy Emmanuel, Phil Emmanuel,
Nokie Edwards (The Ventures), Joe Robinson,
Hank Marvin, Les Paul and many other greats,
winning countless awards along the way – and he’s
only 15 years old!! So the 2009 “Stewy” goes to …
Bryan Browne!
JOHN HALL
Check out Martin’s Surf Guitar presets in the new
Amplitude ‘Fender amp modeling’ software.
MARTIN CILIA is of course, one of Australia’s
acclaimed Atlantics. He has been working with the
Bluelounge and The Capitols, as well as other
projects. His solo album “Revenge Of The Surf
Guitar” was named the 2007 “Album Of The Year”
in “2 Good 4 Words”. He was joined by Atlantics’
new bass player MICHAEL SMITH, drummer JOHN
HALL and JOHN BESHARA on rhythm for 1963,
Big Swell, Flight Of The Surf Guitar, Mermaid
Beach, Return Of The Surf Guitar, Night Star and,
of course, Bombora. Martin has a superb sound and
tone, and is always welcome at “Shadoz”.
Bryan received the “Stewy”, and it was up to “Mister
Guitar Junior” to live up to his reputation – this he
did with honours. This kid is AMAZING!! He paid me
to say that!!
BEN ROGERS entertained us earlier in a set with
Martin – now he returns with BEN ROGERS
INSTRUMENTAL ASYLUM. The trio (with NIKKI
SCARLETT on Bass and DENIS CLOSE on drums)
have released two great albums and feature a mix
of rocking originals and instrumental classics. This
time they played the Zombies’ She’s Not There,
Fencing (original), Freddie King’s Hideaway,
Eddie’s Hip Joint (original), Uncle Bert’s Ginchy,
Docklands (original), Secret Agent Man, La Mer,
Hawaiian War Chant (segue into Duke Ellington’s
Caravan) and the Fireballs’ Torquay. Wow!!
2009 ‘Stewy’ Recipient BRYAN BROWNE
Bryan’s Stratocaster set included Train Medley
(Orange Blossom Special / Peach Grove Express),
Lightning Rod, Flight Of The Bumble Bee, Ghost
Riders In The Sky and Tico Tico, switching to his
TNM Double Neck for Main Street Breakdown,
Flying Fingers, Alabama Jubilee, then to his Maton
for Wabash Cannonball, Mona Lisa, The Watkins
Man, Australian Medley (I Still Call Australia Home /
Waltzing Matilda / I Go To Rio and The Claw.
Delightful stuff.
NIKKI SCARLETT
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CHARLES BLACKWELL ORCH – CLASSICS WITH A BEAT +
THE OUTLAWS – KU-POW
THE FABULOUS FLEE-REKKERS
THE CHECKMATES
TEMPTATION (VARIOUS)
CARAVAN (VARIOUS)
USA SAX/GUITAR 45’s (VARIOUS)
A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO 60’S BRIT-POP INSTRUMENTALS
VOL.2 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
YOU CAN’T SIT DOWN (VARIOUS)
YOU COULDN’T MAKE IT UP (VARIOUS)
USA R’N’R 45’S / 33’S – VOL.2 (VARIOUS)
MONSTER INSTROS (VARIOUS)
ROCKIN’ AT THE PHIL’ (VARIOUS)
SOUNDS INC. – AND IN THE END
RHET STOLLER – THE INCREDIBLE PLUS..
(C) ROCK BEFORE APACHE (VARIOUS)
TITLE UNKNOWN (VARIOUS)
TED TAYLOR FOUR – THE ORIOLE SINGLES PLUS
A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO 60’S BRIT-POP INSTRUMENTALS
VOL.3 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
BEAT! – THE LIBRARY ALBUM (VARIOUS)
BLACK EYES – OVERDRIVE (VARIOUS)
STEVIE’S GROOVE (VARIOUS)
HOBBIT IN THE WAH-WAH HOUR (VARIOUS)
LORD ROCKINGHAM’S XI
THE MOHAWKS – THE CHAMP
LIGHT OF THE CHARGE BRIGADE (VARIOUS)
A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO 60’S BRIT-POP INSTRUMENTALS
VOL.4 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
BEAUTIFUL SCREAMER (VARIOUS)
USA ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 45’S VOL.3 (VARIOUS)
A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO 60’S BRIT-POP INSTRUMENTALS
VOL.5 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY (VARIOUS)
COUGARS / DAKOTAS / KREW KATS
JIMMY SULLIVAN – FOLKLORE WITH A BEAT
RAINCOATS & RAINGODS (VARIOUS)
PHIL UPCHURCH – YOU CAN’T SIT DOWN
LIBRARY ALBUM 2 – THE 78’S (VARIOUS)
KLASSIKS KOMPENDIUM VOLS 1&2 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
KLASSIKS KOMPENDIUM VOLS 3&4 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO 60’S BRIT-POP INSTRUMENTALS
VOL.6 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
HARLOW WILCOX – GROOVY GRUBWORM
AMAZIN’ GRACE – THE 70’S (VARIOUS)
PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCE (VARIOUS)
RAW-SHUS 50’S SAX GUZZLERS (VARIOUS)
STARLITE 45’S COLLECTION (2CD) (VARIOUS)
AWESOME A-TEES R&R GUITARS (VARIOUS)
LONDON AMERICAN R&R 45’S VOL.1 (VARIOUS)
A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO 60’S BRIT-POP INSTRUMENTALS
VOL.7 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
LONDON AMERICAN 45’S VOL.2 (VARIOUS)
LONDON AMERICAN 45’S VOL.3 (VARIOUS)
LONDON AMERICAN 45’S VOL.4 (VARIOUS)
EARLY 60’S BBC RADIO SESSIONS VOL.1 (VARIOUS)
EARLY 60’S BBC RADIO SESSIONS VOL.2 (VARIOUS)
BEST OF UK TOP RANK RECORDS (VARIOUS)
BEST OF STATESIDE RECORDS (VARIOUS)
BEST OF ORIOLE RECORDS (VARIOUS)
DRIVING GUITARS (VARIOUS)
A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO 60’S BRIT-POP INSTRUMENTALS
VOL.8 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
THE CROSSFIRES MEET THE JESTERS
THE GUITAR SOUNDS OF JERRY KENNEDY
SAX MANIACS DELIGHT (2CD) (VARIOUS)
RARE UK PRESSED EP’S VOL.1 (VARIOUS)
THE BLUE BEAT 45’S (VARIOUS)
RARE UK PRESSED EP’S VOL.2 (VARIOUS)
UK CORAL & VOGUE 45’S (VARIOUS)
RARE UK PRESSED EP’S VOL.3 (VARIOUS)
TRASHY ORGAN & PIANO BOOGIE PARTY (VARIOUS)
THE SCORPIONS – ALL THE INSTRUMENTALS
RARE UK PRESSED EP’S VOL.4 (VARIOUS)
A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO 60’S BRIT-POP INSTRUMENTALS
VOL.9 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
USA R&R INSTRUMENTALS VOL.4 (VARIOUS)
SOUNDS INC. – THE SINGLES A’S & B’S
SOUNDS INC – STORY VOLS 1,2,3
PHILIPS 45’S VOL.1 (VARIOUS)
So in all a satisfying and enjoyable day. All the hard
work and planning seems to be worth the effort, with
thanks of course to our helpers. These include Brett
for the sound and lighting, the staff and
management of the Northcote RSL, Jenny and Sue
for taking the money, Elaine and Alan for the sales
table, Bryce, Mandy and Harry for the photography
and videos, Ian Harris for the reporting, and most of
all - the musicians, friends, familes and patrons for
coming along
England’s Trev Faull has kept the instrumental flag
flying by releasing a plethora of CDR’s over the past
few years. Almost every UK instrumental not issued
by the ‘majors’ has seen the light of day via Trev.
Many of the discs include ultra-rare acetates,
unreleased demo’s, TV and radio commercials
along with Trev’s unique sense of humour, (his
earlier labels included Briney Spears, Covert
Records, Triple By Pass and Norf*k Coast) but
above all, they contain some fantastic material.
More recently Trev has plundered the US archives
(via Alan Smith’s extensive instro collection) in the
“Dog’s Bollocks” series – all of which are highly
collectable
.
The following list is indicative of the wide variety
available. All back catalogue is available from Davy
Peckett at 10 Camberwell Close, Festival Park,
Gateshead, NE11 9TZ, England or email
[email protected] You can also arrange
orders through me if preferable, and I can supply
track listings if required.
THE MOONTREKKERS COLLECTION
THE JAYWALKERS COLLECTION
UNDERWORLD (REG GUEST SYNDICATE etc)
NERO & THE GLADIATORS
JACK EUBANKS / DEAN HIGHTOWER
BERT WEEDON – ROMANTIC & ROCKIN’
THE FENTONES – ON DISC & RADIO
KEN JONES & KEN MACKINTOSH
ERIC CLAPTON – HEY, WHAT’S MY NAME BOY?
BERT WEEDON – GUITAR MAN (3CD)
THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS OF AMERICAN R&R INSTRUMENTALS
– VOL.1 – LIFT OFF! (VARIOUS)
THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS OF AMERICAN R&R INSTRUMENTALS
– VOL.2 – REAL COOL! (VARIOUS)
THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS OF AMERICAN R&R INSTRUMENTALS
– VOL.3 – STOMPING TIME! (VARIOUS)
THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS OF AMERICAN R&R INSTRUMENTALS
– VOL.4 – RUMPUS! (VARIOUS)
THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS OF AMERICAN R&R INSTRUMENTALS
– VOL.5 – ALL NIGHT! (VARIOUS)
TOP SECRET – THE SECRETS (Starring TREV!!)
THE GIANTS LIVE!
DAVE CLARK FIVE – 18 INSTRUMENTALS
THE HUNTERS – TEEN SEEN (sic)
THE SECRETS – SECRET SOCIETY (More TREV)
JUDD PROCTOR – GUITARS GALORE
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PHILIPS 45’S VOL.2 (VARIOUS)
VIRTUES / CHUCK HESS – DOUBLE STRAND
PIERRE CAVALLI – ROCK & TWIST GUITARS
THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS VOL.6 – TOPLESS (VARIOUS)
THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS VOL.7 – GUITAR BUSTIN’ (VARIOUS)
THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS VOL.8 – THE NO PLACE SPECIAL
(VARIOUS)
A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO 60’S BRIT-POP INSTRUMENTALS
VOL.10 (2CD) (VARIOUS)
THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS VOL.9 – BIM BAM BUM (VARIOUS)
THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS VOL.10 – OUTER LIMITS (VARIOUS)
THE ASTRONAUTS – INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
POLIPHONY – 70’S UK PROG ROCK
JUST FOR FUN (INC VOCALS) (VARIOUS)
LIVE IT UP / GONKS GO BEAT (INC VOCALS) (VARIOUS)
Arthur at DECUK, P.O. Box 203, Sheffield S1 1XU,
England.
"Shadsfax" is an excellent little A5 magazine
concentrating on all matters Shadows. Now up to
Issue 54. Subs are £17, but contact editor Tony
Hoffman first at [email protected] as
Tony has had a new ‘lifestyle change’ and may not
continue after issue 58. His website covers all types
of instro's – check out www.instroworld.com
Ventures fans will mourn the loss of The Ventures
Resurgence since Gerry’s untimely death. I’m led
to believe that Davy Peckett will again take over the
reigns and continue the tradition of promoting the
fabulous Ventures. More news as it comes to hand.
HOUND DOG'S BOP SHOP
HOUND DOG'S BOP SHOP is at 313 Victoria
Street, West Melbourne Vic 3003 and always has
huge stocks of instrumentals from the 50's and 60's
and beyond – Shadows, Ventures, Duane Eddy,
Atlantics, Johnny & The Hurricanes, Bill Black's
Combo, Chet Atkins, Kim Humphreys, Spotnicks to
name a few. Most of the new releases reviewed in
2G4W are available at HDBS. There's also a large
range of DVD's as well as lots of books. Denys is
always interested in buying originals and reissues of
rock & roll, rockabilly, hillbilly, country, blues, soul,
jive and boogie – top prices paid for original
records.Opening hours are Thursday 10-6, Friday
10-7.30, Saturday 10-3. Call in and check out the
range, or give DENYS a call on (03) 9329 5362.
Denys can also arrange mail order if you wish.
HANK MARVIN
Hank’s “Gypsy Jazz Quartet" appeared at
Kyabram’s Plaza Theatre on Saturday 16 May. By
all reports, the show was an unqualified success.
Joined by Gary Taylor (rhythm), Nunzio Mondia
(accordion) and Danny Moss Jr. (double bass),
Hank even managed to include Nivram and
Sleepwalk among the Django jazz tunes!
FURTHER READING
Davy Peckett has continued with his “pocket edition”
issues of "New Gandy Dancer – The Magazine
For Rock Instrumental Music". Issue 89 has
stories on Nokie Edwards, Davie Allan, ‘60’s
European Radio instrumentals and lots more. A
touching obituary for Gerry Woodage, plus, of
course, the usual new releases and the latest news.
TOMMY EMMANUEL
Tommy Emmanuel played Melbourne’s Hamer Hall
on Tuesday 16 June as part of his first homeland
tour in three years. Any reader who can volunteer a
review?
Most back issues of NGD are available from me
GEOFF JERMY, 9 Hughes Street, Hoppers
Crossing, Vic. 3029. Tel: (03) 9749 3223. Email:
[email protected] Davy still has a large range
of (mainly) instrumental CD's, vinyl and DVD's for
sale. He can be contacted at 10 Camberwell Close,
Festival Park, Gateshead, NE11 9TZ, England or
email [email protected]
KIM HUMPHREYS
SIGNATURE MODEL GUITAR ANNOUNCED
VINTAGE Guitar user Kim Humphreys will soon be
honored with his own signature model. Based on
the UK company’s V6 Strat, it will feature all the
mods and upgrades Max Paton has applied to Kim’s
current V6, which boasts that elusive ‘L Series’ tone
- for well under a grand! FOR A FEW DOLLARS
MORE the guitar will also be available with an
‘award winning’ BRAVE NEW WAVE paint job.
"Pipeline" magazine, 4 issues at £18, is co-edited
by Alan Taylor and Dave Burke. The latest issue,
No. 80 has extensive stories on The Rondels, Santo
& Johnny and the usual news and in-depth reviews.
The Pipeline website is www.pipelinemag.co.uk
LOS JETS
Arthur Moir edits "Twangsville", devoted to the
king of twang, Duane Eddy. Now up to Issue 84,
with great reviews and interviews, news of Duane's
long awaited album (provisionally titled “Artifacts Of
Twang”) and other news. Subs are £15. Contact
Los Jets will play their final concert after 50 years of
instrumental music. The concert will be on 8
November at the Palace Of Congress, Madrid,
Spain. Good luck to the guys in their ‘retirement’.
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SHADS ARE COMING
I just received news (from Pat Read at Leo’s Den)
that the Cliff & Shadows tour will now include
Australia and New Zealand – in February and
March next year. The concert at the O2 Arena on 26
September will be filmed for possible DVD release.
Further information as it comes to hand.
MARTIN CILIA
SHADAMATAZ (Pix by Mandy Hall)
I have a LARGE collection of
“Guitar Player” magazines (259
in all) from Issue 2 (1967) to
2004 – including complete years
1968, 1973-1982, 1985-1990,
PLUS a huge 281 issues of
“Record Collector” mags – for
sale to the highest bidder.
There’s a few extra music
magazines as a bonus. I’d like to
sell them all in one (or two) lots – to make some
space, and to pay the rent!! Offers please to Geoff
Jermy at the usual address.
RUSSELL BAIRD
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Many thanks to those who have recently "paid their
dues" – it certainly helps with the cost of paper, ink
and other sundries, if nothing else. However, some
subscriptions are still due. If you would like to
subscribe or renew, please let me know as soon as
possible. Subs are AU$30 Per Annum, for SIX Bimonthly issues, postage (within Australia) paid.
Contact GEOFF JERMY at 9 HUGHES STREET,
HOPPERS CROSSING, Vic. 3029. Tel: (03) 9749
3223, Mobile: 0428 288 577,
Email:
[email protected]
TANYA BETHUNE & LISA BAIRD
Back issues also available – please
enquire.
JOHN BESHARA & GEOFF JERMY
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