TALES FROM THE WOODS

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"TALES FROM THE WOODS" MAGAZINE AND ROOTS MUSIC NETWORKING GROUP

Incredible Roy Young booked for 2I's #5 at the 100 Club 30th January 2011

Picture: 2I's banner

Tales from the Woods is proud to announce 2I's #5 - another celebration of British Rock'n'Roll
 30th January 2011 at the 100 Club
The Incredible Roy Young, Terry Wayne, Graham Fenton and Raye Du Val...and more
Rock'n'Roll & Skiffle with Chas McDevitt, Pete Stanley and the TFTW Houseband 18th September 2010 in Chatham, Kent
British Rock'n'Roll Heritage Show with Licorice Locking, Graham Fenton, Vince Eager, Dave Sampson 13th February 2011 in Maidstone, Kent
Rock'n'Roll Show returns to Halstead, Essex 27th March 2011
Details of monthly Gang Meet-ups
TFTW "Thursday Club" outings in London

FOR LIST OF ALL PLANNED TFTW EVENTS CLICK HERE!


"Tales From The Woods" 100 Club events a great success!
Gene Vincent/Eddie Cochran Anniversary Celebration January 24th 2010 at the 100 Club
"Rockin' at the TV Hop" - the 4th Annual 2I's Celebration January 31st 2010 at the 100 Club

Thanks to all the performers
and all the rock'n'roll fans who supported our recent events

Picture: Ervin Travis                                              Picture: Roy Young
                      Ervin Travis on stage at the 100 Club January 24th 2010                                The Incredible Roy Young tops the bill at 2I's 4 January 31st 2010

*NEW* Pictures from the Gene Vincent/Eddie Cochran Celebration January 24th 2010 *NEW*
 *NEW* Pictures from 2I's no. 4 January 31st 2010 *NEW*
 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

LATEST NEWS

click here for the TALES FROM THE WOODS NEWSLETTER June 2010
 click here for the TALES FROM THE WOODS NEWSLETTER November 2009
 click here for the TALES FROM THE WOODS NEWSLETTER August 2009
 click here for the TALES FROM THE WOODS NEWSLETTER May 2009
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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" - is now available in the bookshops.

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).


[The Big Beat Scene]

THE BIG BEAT SCENE

Royston Ellis

First published 1961 - updated 2010

ISBN-13:  978-0-9562679-1-7

Paperback, 184 pages, 40 illustrations, 2010

Recommended Retail Price: GBP 11.99

Available from MUSIC MENTOR BOOKS
 Music Mentor website here!

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!

OPEN ALL HOURS

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Click here for the TFTW Shop - Books, records, other items for sale
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
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 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

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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.

"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


You can now book the following artists through TFTW
 TERRY DENE
DAVE SAMPSON
DANNY RIVERS
WEE WILLIE HARRIS
ROCKIN' GERRY CHAMPION

TO BOOK ANY OF THESE ARTISTS
For information and enquiries please contact Keith
Contact details

Some previous 'Tales From the Woods' promotions

Big Jim Sullivan at the previous 2I's celebration at the 100 Club, January 27th 2008
Big Jim Sullivan at 2I's no 2 at the 100 Club, January 27th 2008

Picture: Lou Pride at the 100 Club    Picture: Terry Dene at the 100 Club

Lou Pride at the 100 Club, October 25th 2007 - Terry Dene at the 100 Club, October 7th 2007
Pictures by Alan Lloyd & Nick Cobban

Picture: Gerry and Danny Picture: Pete Stanley
TFTW jam session - Gerry Champion and Danny Rivers; Pete Stanley

Picture: Terry Wayne at the 100 Club     Picture: Red Hot Louisiana Band and Guests
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"

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2 I's reunion at the 100 Club Sunday 28th January 2008 - a tribute to the 1950's coffee bar scene

Picture: Robert Penn     Picture: MaryJean     Picture: Wee Willie Harris    Picture: Vince Eager
Robert Penn - Mary Jean - Wee Willie Harris - Vince Eager

Picture: Ken Cook of Eastside     Picture: Barrence Whitfield     Picture: Lazy Lester     Picture: Hottboxx
Ken Cook (Eastside) - Barrence Whitfield - Lazy Lester - Hottboxx

LIVE MUSIC!
Forthcoming gig list here
Compiled by Dave Carroll - updated July 2010

LINKS
Links updated 24 March 2009
New link to TFTW's MySpace page and Keith's Facebook page

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