Henry's Gigs

DO YOU LIKE 'POWER POP'? In my humble opinion the FLAMING GROOVIES song SHAKE SOME ACTION written by the Groovies' tunesmiths CHRIS WILSON and Cyril Jordan, on their cult 1976 Sire Records album of the same name, is the greatest 'Power Pop' guitar-based anthem ever written! Sometimes overlooked these days, Chris Wilson's guitar playing is pure magic. This great song needs to be placed in 'Power Pops Hall of Fame' as one of the true greats!

Amazingly, Chris will perform Shake Some Action at London's newly re-opened Marquee Club in Upper Saint Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2H, on FEBRUARY 7th. I gather that tickets will be limited so its worth everyone getting tickets asap. See www.flamin-groovy.com and www.sharkevader.com/gigs

Debuting with the Flamin’ Groovies in the UK at the Bickershaw Festival in 1972 as their ‘new’ lead vocalist, Chris Wilson went on to perform at London’s Marquee the same year - and this can be seen on

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Chris was the co-writer and guitarist of many titles on the now legendary Groovies’ album ‘Shake Some Action’ on Sire Records (1976). Alongside this title track Chris also co-wrote the seminal song ‘You Tore Me Down’ asides many cool tracks on the subsequent 2 Groovies’ Sire albums, before becoming a part of the Barracudas. See www.flamin-groovy.com/discogra.htm for the full biography of this power pop hero!

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www.kellysheels.co.uk

“Kelly’s Heels boasts some first-rate influences - Beatles, early Costello and Lowe ... but what is especially impressive is his attention to songcraft.” Dawn Eden. “Urgent guitars, sticky-sharp hooks and harmonies to die (or kill) for ... Kelly's quite the tunesmith, penning and singing memorable numbers like “Someone, Somewhere” (a bloody classic, this one). No ballads to be found here, kids, just high-energy, killer pop toons. Remember: it's not retro, it's timeless”. “Goldmine Magazine, ‘Three Chord Brag’ CD review”. “Kelly’s Heels are Beatlesesque, with a hint of Paul Revere & the Raiders, meets Big Star and the Replacements!” Henry Scott-Irvine, gig organiser. See www.kellysheel.co.uk

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