PARIS appearing Tuesday 5th Feb at Bishop's Waltham Folk Club

2008-02-03T07:45:00.000-08:00

Hey -people are asking when to come see PARIS gigging live. PARIS are doing a full night at Bishop's Waltham Folk Club, in the Social Club on Tuesday night start 8.00 pm. Contact 01489 891110. Seating is limited so please arrive early to make sure you are seated. The gig lasts for the whole evening so bring pillows and and alarm clock. It includes Behind Enemy Lines, The Phoenix, Forever and one of Sue's songs Glastonbury Tor which she will perform solo without a safety net -- drum roll please!!!

Sorry I haven't had time to write before but I've had my hands full trying to pull the girls into shape for this gig. Just when I think I've got a handle on it - Rachel shoots off at a tangent with some crazy idea, or Lynne turns up with some zany outfit to wear -- well honestly - white frilly blouses? and in winter? Whatever next? Sue certainly put a stop to that one thank heavens. I am having big problems with Sue and her strap though and am at my wits end. She does like to sit down and play guitar instead of standing up, which, lets face it ain't that professional. Every time I hassle her about this she conveniently forgets her guitar strap so she has to sit down. She thinks I don't know what she's up to but guess what -- she'll have to get up a lot earlier in the morning to get one over on me - after all - I am a cock!!!

Will write more soon to let you know what we will be up to this year. We have some interesting plans afoot which include overseas gigs and recording and also something hush hush is in sight. The website is in a hiatus until I've got time to redesign lyrics page which Lynne has made a bit of a hash of -- sometimes I feel like I'm surrounded by idiots - am I the only one with any sense round here or wot?

bye for now
Gooster Rooster

INTRODUCING GOOSTER ROOSTER

2007-10-22T10:26:00.001-07:00

Well hello there! Just thought I'd introduce myself . I've taken the new band PARIS www.parismusic.info under my wing to help them develop properly. Check the website for new pics. Lynne's a bit of a challenge and has an undisciplined right hand on the guitar and you never quite know when she's going to forget her words or start playing entirely on the wrong fret aaaaarrrrrggggghhhhh. Rachel's doing her best to learn the low F whistle, bless her , but it's a bit of a white knuckle ride for me, as the manager, cos she does it completely differently every time. I guess she'll get there in the end.
PARIS made a valiant effort at The Talking Heads Showcase in Southhampton a couple of weeks ago. They sell a good pint of beer there which is where my profile pic was taken - quite handsome don't you think. Although Lynne did have a false start on 'No courgettes' and Rachel somehow ended up on the wrong side of the stage without a monitor at one point, they kept on going regardless and Rachel's positioning actually worked quite well visually when Kate was doing her dancing bit. I was unsure whether or not to let Kate on stage for this performance as it was totally last minute twirly practicy thingy in the kitchen just before we left for the showcase -- I took a bit of a risk but I think it was the right decision. Kate did pop up off floor too soon at one point but generally speaking she was pretty graceful. I must acquire a floaty skirt for her though.
We have a new band member joining which means I have my work cut out trying to sort them all out so I'll let you know how I get on. They have got a feature night in Bishop's Waltham in January and a couple of other's lined up so will let you know a bit more closer to the time.
Cheers Gooster Rooster