Drums

Posts, photos and memories featuring The Drums – my favourite instrument.

The Dees gig at Water Rats Theatre

September 24, 2004Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gig Flyers, Gigs, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, Water Rats TheatreMatt Shearer

The Flyer from The Dees’ gig at The Water Rats Theatre on Friday 24th September 2004. More pics and information to follow when as I discover stuff…

The Dees 2004 Album – Showcase at Union Chapel, Islington

July 20, 2004Achievements, Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesAndy Audsley, Conal Jones, Dan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gigs, Islington, London, N5, Niall Acott, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, Union ChapelMatt Shearer

The Showcase for The Dees, The Album, in July 2004 at the Union Chapel in Islington, London. Right near Highbury Corner. The Dees – inaugural album “2004” The Showcase in 2004 Photographs by Conal Jones. Sound by Niall Acott. Lights and drama by Dan’s mates, including Andy Audsley.

The Dees recording at Angel Studios

February 10, 2004Bands, Music, Recording StudioAngel Studios, Dan McCabe, David Walter, Dean Gardner, Drums, In Studio, Islington, N1, Niall Acott, NJA.me.uk - NJA Audio, Rachel (BVs), Sarah (BVs), Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

The Dees are in Studio, at Angel Studios in Islington, London.

The Dees – Gig at The Garage – November 2003

November 15, 2003Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gigs, Islington, London, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, The GarageMatt Shearer

Great memories of a raucous gig at The Garage. We had a full compliment of backing vocals, from the amazing Rachel & Sarah.

The Dees – Gig at Infinity

October 21, 2003Bands, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

The Dees had a gig at Club Infinity, on 21st October 2003. At the moment, no other evidence of this gig exists. Here’s the flyer.

The Paracetamols at Panasonic Rock School Regional Finals

January 15, 1991Bands, MusicAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, Dickon Hayward, Drums, Elspeth Turnbull, Gigs, Honor Marshall, Les Cirkel, Oundle, Rock School, RocSoc, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. This was the regional final of the National Rock School competition. We came armed, with Elspeth and Honor as BVs.

Ed and Matt Jamming for the family – Plus Robert Spencer

September 22, 1990Family Roots, MusicDrums, Ed Shearer, Guitar, Lady (Dog), Robert Spencer, Virginia Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Retro post of some memories in 1990 – Ed and I jamming together, plus Robert Spenser & Ed on the sofa bed. Rob Spencer must have stayed over.

Paracetamols – LIVE at Felixstowe Girls School

March 3, 1989Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesAdam Simpson, Amy Shearer, Charlie Furniss, Drums, Ed Shearer, Felixstowe, Fred Shearer, Gigs, Haydn Simpson, Jeremy Ng, Oundle, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The Paracetamols, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

A retrospective post with some photos: The Famous “Paracetamols” gig at Felixstowe Girls College, 1989. The decibels were too high, Girls Screaming, mayhem.

The Arrival of Drums. Christmas 1988, Approx

December 27, 1988MusicAdrian Anderson, Amy Shearer, Drums, Ed Shearer, Lori Shearer, Rob Hall, Robert Spencer, Russel Shearer, Star Wars, Virginia Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

A retrospective post. I will need to check on dates. This set of archive pictures marks the arrival of drums in Woodford at the homestead. This pics probably range into 1989 for Ed’s birthday. In the next 2 shots, you can see some of the key 1980s Woodford characters. Rob Hall, Robert Spencer, Adrian Anderson – … Continue reading The Arrival of Drums. Christmas 1988, Approx →