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Post by Boatman on Jun 15, 2006 19:09:50 GMT
;)There is evidently a band called England and they are playing a gig for the Classic Rock Society in Rotherham on Sat 27/08/06.
This led me to think that if they got as much excitement and publicity as the football does, each gig would be broadcast live with commentary on each gig - er like this....
"Oh look at that brilliant guitar solo there and.... OOOOhhhhhhhh
the drums have come in, good play! The solo is passed to the keyboardist, he's passed it back to the guitarist.... and now it's a free-for-all! Drums, guitar, keys back to guitar and the crowd is going mad!
The melody line is headed towards the keyboardist and oh no he's missed it, its up to the guitarist to try and get it back now, the vocalist is looking worried and improvising, a few hecklers are trying to get in there, the amp is smoking and ooooh yeesss, what a superb pass the keyboardist has got control back and he's running with it! Oh yes, he's scored and it's in the song has finished and the crowd are on the stage shaking hands with the players.
Don't go away. we'll be back for the second half...
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Post by Alison on Jun 15, 2006 19:46:31 GMT
Boatman!! You're confusing me!! Are the England commemorative cornflakes commemorating the band or the country??  |
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Post by Boatman on Jun 15, 2006 21:06:36 GMT
Boatman!! You're confusing me!! Are the England commemorative cornflakes commemorating the band or the country?? Good point Alison!  Well according to the packaging the special edition cornflakes (white with a red cross on) are celebrating England's football team and if you got the latest newsletter you'll see there is now an American version with a matching superbowl! (milking it or what?)  Anyway, this band called England were apparently around in the mid 70s (the year - not the temperature) and so far there have been no special cornflakes issued to commemorate them, err in fact no one seem to have heard of them apart from the Classic Rock Society so far. Sorry for the confusion...  ;D |
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Post by metalhead on Jun 15, 2006 21:08:13 GMT
Boatman........... You really need to get out more mate!! ;D |
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Post by Alison on Jun 15, 2006 21:15:47 GMT
Boatman!! You're confusing me!! Are the England commemorative cornflakes commemorating the band or the country?? Good point Alison! Well according to the packaging the special edition cornflakes (white with a red cross on) are celebrating England's football team and if you got the latest newsletter you'll see there is now an American version with a matching superbowl! (milking it or what?) Anyway, this band called England were apparently around in the mid 70s (the year - not the temperature) and so far there have been no special cornflakes issued to commemorate them, err in fact no one seem to have heard of them apart from the Classic Rock Society so far. Sorry for the confusion... ;D Classic Rocks? Are they a breakfast cereal too then? (....sorry, I know, I really shouldn't encourage him!!) |
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Post by Boatman on Jun 15, 2006 21:44:24 GMT
Boatman........... You really need to get out more mate!! ;D I know Lee, do Cornflake fairs count?  [quote author=alison1604 board=general thread=1150398590 post=1150406147 [/quote] Classic Rocks? Are they a breakfast cereal too then? [/quote] Oh no the secret is out! Yes, the Classic Rock Society (nothing to do with Stonehenge) are thinking of introducing a cereal called Classic Rocks (like Rice Crispies), with a free milk-shake and promotional catch-phrase: "Shake, rock n' roll" A special edition Rice Crispy is also being issued in a disc shaped frame made of vinyl, to celebrate the "snap, crackle and pop" years. Hello? Where's everyone gone..... |
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Post by Breezey on Jun 16, 2006 6:58:18 GMT
Yes a couple of years ago when the long haired one visited the hospital radio (where Prog Paul began his radio career  ) he played us a track by the band England, if they're good enough for him ...... ;D |
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Post by Boatman on Jun 16, 2006 20:52:07 GMT
Yes a couple of years ago when the long haired one visited the hospital radio (where Prog Paul began his radio career ) he played us a track by the band England, if they're good enough for him ...... ;D Well play us some then please! |
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Post by Boatman on Jun 16, 2006 21:00:58 GMT
Meanwhile, the second half the rock concert is about to begin. We go over live to the band manager Swan Brickson. Swan, what did you reckon to the first half? Swan: "Well, they didn't make the opportunities to get the crowd clapping and singing along you know....?" Boatman: "is the rumor that the original lead guitarist will be brought on in the last 20 minutes true?" Swan: "Well, maybe, maybe not" He is fit after injury to his left index finger, known in medical terms as a digit". Boatman: "Are you confident they will get an encore and go on to a sell out tour?" Swan: "Ha well, you know rock music is a funny game, I think we have a good band here and whether or not the original lead guitarist plays or not, they will do their best". Boatman: "Okay thanks Swan!" ;D Now the band are taking the stage, the crowd are hoping the band will be more upbeat in this the second half of an important opening gig. (to be continued.... by anyone.....) |
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Post by Paul B on Jun 17, 2006 8:47:38 GMT
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Post by Boatman on Jun 17, 2006 10:15:38 GMT
Yes a couple of years ago when the long haired one visited the hospital radio (where Prog Paul began his radio career ) he played us a track by the band England, if they're good enough for him ...... ;D Well play us some then please! Would if I'd got any!     Will have to see what we can find in the ARfm Dungeons!  Prog Paul  Apparently their album is called Garden Shed.....honest! (oh blimey - thinks ProgPaul) |
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Post by Boatman on Jun 17, 2006 10:34:46 GMT
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Post by Boatman on Jun 25, 2006 18:45:38 GMT
Next week I'm chatting to Robert Webb of England Prog Paul Come on England! |
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;D
) he played us a track by the band England, if they're good enough for him ...... ;D
