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REVIEW
September 27th - 2003 ABC
As usual the audience were there to be entertained and that they were!
Listening to the music as if the were at a concert taking in the music
so the first half only had them
dancing in their seats. This was good enough to lift the atmosphere and
the second half it was dancing as usual !
The
sound was good and that makes a big difference and as soon as the band
started it was loud, they meant business! The old classics never sounded
so good and fresh, as if the break in the gigs had revitalised them.
The
song of the night? It must have been Killiecrankie, for it's vigour and
audience excitement! A competition between the audience and the band as
to who could jump the highest made the song come alive!
Other songs to note on the long list of songs were, The breakneck speed
of "Route 66" (sorry Len - but I liked the heavy metal solo!). How blue
could you get, the Paul Weller song - You do something to me, (moody and
bluesy). Brown eyed girl was as sexy as ever and Mustang Sally had so
many tight shades and breaks it was precision itself.
It wouldn't be right if I didn't mention Lens emotional "King for a Day
" rendition, after the end of the gig, when only a few drunk stragglers
still lined the bar, with Alex on acoustic and the rest f the band on
backing vocals on the other mike (no drums), It made someone's night ! (
if not the bands ;)
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REVIEW
Abronhill
Bowling Club (20th Jan 2001)
The
gig hit the local rag, twice in the one edition, even though one was in the sports section. A first for the Big Ted's!
The gig itself
must rate as one of the best, not only were the band up for it, but the crowd
were so friendly and receptive that the gig left a buzz with the band after a
long Christmas break. Following this gig the band have had a mad rush of
bookings and can only go from strength to strength.
Cumbernauld
News
Wednesday January 17 2001
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REVIEW
August 31st - "TheClub" Newarthill
This is an
excellent venue for bands, a high semi-circle stage, good dance floor
and raised seating level.
The gig itself consisted of acoustic set for one of
the three bands, the second being a 3 piece heavy, Oasis type set up.
This helped by getting the sound right for the Big Ted's to come on.
(someone out there has a vidoe tape of it, please send us a copy!
thanks!) . The rest of the gig is a blur now but I know it was an
excellent one, ( and Steven how many beer mats can you flip now, hee hee!)
Palacerigg Golf Club (10th
Aug 2002)
The Talisman
MCC "Rock Night"
The gig itself was very good,! A bikers club
rock night, lot's of leathers and petunia oil! LOL . It was good to be
able to play nice and loud for a change, we sound better that way, and
heavier! ( we manage to keep up with the drummer, (volume wise). The
band enjoyed it and felt relaxed, which helped with the music, long jam
sessions in the middle of songs, (see we're not a club band hee hee. )
Songs of note were, Hoochie Coochie Man (Muddy Waters), Teenage Kicks
(The Undertones), 500 miles (The Proclaimers), Killiecrankie, ( Rabbie
Burns, hee hee!) and many many more! The band started at 10pm after a
few drinks had been consumed by the audience and the sounds from the PA
had created the right atmosphere for the band to start. Soon the dance
floor was filled again. :) The set lasted until well past 1:00am with a
half hour break!
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REVIEW
Barony Hotel (8th
Jun 2002)
Yes at last
another Gig, Just as we thought we were dead and buried up pops
another memorable gig, If nothing else other than the meal, the scenery
and of course all those who danced into to the wee small hours of the
morning! :* Yes a record TOA back to base 4:45am. A good night!
and there were one or two photos taken. (Watch this space!) A big
Thanks To TERESA for the driving and especially the late night :p
  
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