Newsflash! Legendary saxman Howie Casey has agreed to appear 2I's 4 at the 100 Club 31st January 2010.
Confirmed! The Incredible Roy Young and Tony Sheridan have been booked for 2I's 4 at the 100 Club 31st January 2010.
Ervin Travis at the 100 Club January 24th 2010
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A BOOK ABOUT THE 2I'S AND THE SOHO COFFEE BAR SCENE
Andrew Ings, in collaboration with Keith Woods, has written a book about the 2I's and the 50's Soho coffee bar scene.
This book - "Rockin at the 2 I's Coffee Bar" -
will be available in April 2010. Keep watching here for more news!
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WEE WILLIE HARRIS BIOGRAPHY
Willie has asked Andrew Ings to write his biography - so with that in mind, if you have any stories or memories that
are relevant, please contact Andrew on 07946 340176 or at andrew.ings@talk21.com.
Andrew has recently completed a book about the 2I's and the 50's Soho coffee bar scene (see above).
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"2I's no.3" a great success!
Book for 2I's 4 now!
"Rockin' at the TV Hop" - the 3rd Annual 2I's Celebration
April 19, 2009 at the 100 Club
Thanks to all the performers
Buddy Britten, Ray Duvale, Vince Eager, Wee Willie Harris, Russ Sainty
Dick Middleton, Brian 'Licorice' Locking , Clem Cattini
Chas McDevitt, Hylda Sims,
Simon Prager, Kevin Stenson, Pete Stanley
Michael T Clayton
John Hills, Trevor Jones, Brian Clark, Pete Baxter of the TFTW houseband, with guest John Spencely
Thanks also to all the rock'n'roll and skiffle fans who helped make it a great night.
Vince Eager & Brian 'Licorice' Locking at the 100 Club, April 19th 2009
Pictures from 2I's no. 3 April 19, 2009
Pictures from the 2I's no.2 January 2008
Pictures from the 2I's no.1 January 2007
Pictures from the 2I's plaque unveiling ceremony 2006
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Antoinette K-Doe
New Orleans Woodies Patty Lee and Armand St Martin were present at the funeral and the events
celebrating the life of New Orleans character Antoinette K-Doe, who passed away on Mardi Gras Day 2009. They have been kind
enough to allow us a first look at the pictures from the funeral and the celebration of Antoinette' life at the Rock'n'Bowl.
Click here to see the exclusive pictures and read Patty Lee's tribute!
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Updated 12/05/2008
TALES FROM THE WOODS FORUM - discussion group on rock'n'roll and other roots music
A MESSAGE FROM THE "TALES FROM THE WOODS" MAGAZINE AND ROOTS MUSIC NETWORKING GROUP
Hi Kats and Kittens! I'm Keith Woods
and welcome to my website
This website is devoted to that outstanding
publication -
'Tales From The Woods'
which is an off-the-wall
roots music magazine, reflecting the music, humour and occasionally the politics
of the contributors and myself.
It also incorporates theatre and cinema
when the mood takes us, as well as a jazz column and the more contemporary
sounds are catered for via a near regular and popular
column
Subscribe for only £10 a year or get on our email list free
Subscribers to the magazine are entitled to discounts for most TFTW gigs,
and there are special subscriber's prices on many items of TFTW merchandise.
"Tales From The Woods" also from time to time organises trips to music events in the USA,
and subscribers can take advantage of our specially negotiated travel arrangements.
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MICHAEL T. CLAYTON
Jerry Lee Lewis style Rock'n'Roll trio - piano bass and drums
For information and enquiries please contact Keith
Contact details
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"Tales From The Woods"
PARTY PLANNERS
If you want a party with a Rock'n'Roll theme we can provide artists and venue - according to your budget you can book one or more of the acts below
For information and enquiries please contact Keith
Contact details
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FOR YOUR PARTY OR GIG
You can now book the following artists through TFTW
TERRY DENE
ROY YOUNG
DAVE SAMPSON
DANNY RIVERS
WEE WILLIE HARRIS
MICHAEL T. CLAYTON
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ROCKIN' GERRY
Gerry Champion - Rockin' and a-Rollin' since the 1950's.
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TO BOOK ANY OF THESE ARTISTS
For information and enquiries please contact Keith
Contact details
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Some recent 'Tales From the Woods' promotions
Big Jim Sullivan at 2I's no 2 at the 100 Club, January 27th 2008
Lou Pride at the 100 Club, October 25th 2007 - Terry Dene at the 100 Club, October 7th 2007
Pictures by Alan Lloyd & Nick Cobban
TFTW jam session - Gerry Champion and Danny Rivers; Pete Stanley
Terry Wayne at the 100 Club presented by "Tales From The Woods"
Red Hot Louisiana Band and guest performers at Zydeco night at the 100 Club presented by "Tales From The Woods" and "The Swamp Rock Club"
2 I's reunion at the 100 Club Sunday 28th January 2008 - a tribute to the 1950's coffee bar scene
Robert Penn - Mary Jean - Wee Willie Harris - Vince Eager
Ken Cook (Eastside) - Barrence Whitfield - Lazy Lester - Hottboxx
LIVE MUSIC!
Forthcoming gig list here
Updated November 2009
LINKS
Links updated 24 March 2009
New link to TFTW's MySpace page and Keith's Facebook page
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