How about getting the Clashed to play!!!!! I have seen them a few times and as far as I know, they are local lads and I am sure they would love to play at 'The Inn'.I do know they are gigging locally in the first part of the new year, so I think it might be a great night if you could maybe get the lads to do a gig - what do people think???????

I've seen too many venues ruined by promoting tribute bands, would hate to see Blakey go down that route.

I understand your cocerns - but didnt or havnt The Hamsters played Blakey??? I have seen this band also and they are a Tribute band and a good one.I was only asking coz I have got sick of all the other acts at the moment and personaly, I tribute band to a favourite original band cant be a bad thing!! and they are a great band and very entertaining - so on the contrary rob, I think it would do blakey proud to have bands on like this. Just my opinion though!!!

I'd be interested to see how well the odd tribute band went down. The Hamsters/Hendrix night was OK, but I wouldn't want us to get labeled as that kind of venue. I try and do what I can for the original music scene and only have a limited number of dates available.

As you'll see with this years programme, I'm putting on a lot of new bands who are all worth checking out.

Do The Clashed have a website we can take a look at?

Paul

WWW.THECLASHED.CO.UK

Hope you consider putting this band on!!!! they have a great local following and it would all add up to a great night - give it a thought!!!