The Fabulous Fezheads

Our first religious Festival. Well it’s been a weekend of firsts. We performed at our first Pagan religious festival, and I took possession of my first Encore Bass guitar - an act that was infinitely more shocking that the Pagans! Why, because I’ve always slagged off Encore guitars as the one brand that I wouldn’t be seen dead with. The ones that have passed through my hands have been true horror stories until I got my hands on 22 of 300. That is bass guitar number 22 of 300 limited edition bass guitars that were made in 1994 to celebrate 25 years of the John Hornby Skewes company. It’s a straight copy of a 1969 wood-grain and tortoise shell P Bass that I have to say is the nearest thing to a vintage Fender Bass that I’ve come across in a long time. And I know as I’ve got a 1967 Fender. I’m amazed I love it so much, that I might even have to play it live – Oh the shame! Not like the Pagans who are shameless, but turned out to be some really nice people. So much so, that we invited then to the next Fig and Date in 2009. Again thanks to Jeanette, Dragon and Stuart for an interesting afternoon at the Conway Hall. Our first religious Festival! Anyway must dash need to slaughter a goat for the barbi…... Afkatglhoops

Well we survived it, the Monsoon that was this years October Swanage Blues and Roots Festival, but I have to say it wasn’t easy. We knew it wasn’t going to be easy, we had to drive a couple of hundred miles and play a double header, Bankes Hotel at Corfe Castle in the afternoon, then pack all the gear up and play at the Red Lion down in Swanage in the evening. The Bankes Hotel gig worked out great - the Castle looks like Helms Deep from Lord of the Rings - and we had a nice big space a good appreciative audience. The problems kicked in down in Swanage. We couldn’t get the Old Blue Van near to the Red Lion pub so we had to carry all the gear through the Monsoon rains down a hill. The PA gear got soaked, then my bass amp packed up, and we were expected to set and perform in an area the size of a toilet – a nightmare! However somehow we managed it, I rigged up my bass through the PA, we put the keyboards on the pool table and somehow all 12 of us squeezed in the Red Lion and played from 9.00 to 12.30am Many drinks were quaft, Scary Kev got more Scary ! Father Ken who couldn’t perform because of a recent eye operation ended up comedy drunk and crashed through a table of drinks during the Hoops of destiny - he survived but then proceeded to sit on a pint glass! It’s enough to put you off beer. Still we lived to perform another day and I spent Sunday as usual fixing the sound gear Next gig the Pagen Festival in Holborn and we’ll do it all again – can’t wait Afkatglhoops

The Fabulous Fezheads in conjunction with: The Widders Travel Co, Hot Hedz Chilli Sauce, Burns Guitars, Hohner and Risa Musical Instruments, are proud to announce: The Fabulous Fezheads ‘Way out West’ Fig & Date Fayre – Sat March 28th 2009 Yes Folks, it’s 12 years since the Fezheads first took the Fig and Date Fayre on the road, and on Saturday the March 28th 2009 we’re kicking off the UK leg of the ‘Cleggett Resurrection’ tour with the ‘Way out West’ Fig & Date Fayre. The 2009 venue is: The Anchor Inn, Tintern, Nr.Chepstow, NP16 6TE This years Fig and Date Coordinators are Scary Kev and Father Ken contact: fezheads@hotmail.com As usual the Fig & Date Fayre is a Totally Free Event no strings. Any teams or individuals who wish to attend just reply to this mail, and we'll send you details nearer the time. News and updates on: www.fezheads.com and www.myspace.com/fezheads The Fabulous Fezheads accept no liability whatsoever for any injuries, mental, or physical, sustained during participation in the Fig & Date Fayre. Participation is purely at individual risk.

Charity Cricket Match……… We got roped into playing a charity cricket match yesterday, organised by the Routledge Cricket Club in Surrey. Don’t know how we ended up doing it, the general consensus was that we didn’t say NO quick enough and it was all a bit surreal really. The thing is we don’t play cricket, and there we were in our Kaftans Fezzes and white Trainers (to protect the pitch) on a glorious late summer’s afternoon pissed, and playing cricket. Neil was a star and drove the Minibus ( the OBV being currently of the road ) and despite the accident on the way - a trike went into the back of us at Oakdeane Cafe – a good day was had by all. Scary Kev our wicket keeper, and captain for the day, injured himself on the third ball but gamely carried on although he have to be carried back to the pub after the match by his drunk mates, but there were some unexpected stars to. Pete Cleggett a demon fast bowler, Gobby’s batting, Father Ken running (yes running) Keith the camel as umpire, to name a few We came second, but we did ourselves proud, and it was all in a good cause Talking of Scary Kev’s mates, they were supposed to be ringers but we forgot to explain to Kev that ringers are supposed to be better than us not worse! Mind you the 10 pints beforehand didn’t help them. Anyway must dash need to slaughter another goat for the barbi…... Afkatglhoops