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Tropic At Ruislip News and Views
18th July 2024
Dear Live Music Fan,
COMING UP
FRIDAY 19th JULY
THE BEACHED BOYS
(Last show before summer break)
The Beached Boys were founded in 1999 from the remnants of a Beach Boys inspired band called Endless Summer
The idea to form a new band originated from a request from a television company for them to appear in a programme hosted by Ann Robinson based on American themes. The success of this appearance led them to rehearse a set of songs to take on the road. This was an instant success as bookings for shows and private functions. Their accurate harmonies and tight mix of two guitars, bass, drums and keyboard create the nostalgic feel of those fun days from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
Listen in amazement as Dave, Paul, Kevin, George and John recreate the super summer sounds of Brian, Mike, Carl, Al and Dennis, who made up the inspirational and very different California group The Beach Boys. Hits like 'Little Deuce Coup', 'I get Around', 'Surfin Safari' and 'Help Me Rhonda' should get you yearning for the sun and surf.
With their neatly trimmed harmonies, the Beached Boys magically capture the original sixties surfing sound of the Beach Boys. In the sixties, at the height of their original popularity, the Beach Boys propagated their own variant on The American Dream, painting a dazzling picture of beaches, parties and endless summers.
Quote from Kingsley Abbott - Record Collector. August 2009 No 365.
"Here in the UK, after many years of Gidea Park being the mainstay, there are now many Beach Boy styled bands on the circuit, with the Beached Boys currently being considered the best".
NOTES:
Please get out those garish (ahem) summer clothes and dress up as we normally have a bit of a party at this show.
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links.
LOOKING A LOT FURTHER AHEAD
FRIDAY 6th SEPTEMBER
THE JONESES
(A tribute to The Smiths)
I have to confess when I first put on this show a few years back I did not know what to expect. What I, and those that came, got was a thoroughly entertaining two hours of music from The Smiths and some of Morrissey’s own hits.
The show also included a selection of the finest Gladioli that Aldi had in stock on the day.
As it says on the web site:-
“If I was a confused, tortured teenager hearing Panic for the first time, I would burn down a disco, I'd probably assassinate the Queen, and I would definitely form a group – called The Joneses."
Morrissey, in Rolling Stone, October 9th, 1986
The Joneses are returning to The Tropic Ruislip bringing the drama and excitement of The Smiths and Morrissey hits.
The Joneses are a unique Smiths tribute band, thriving on The Smiths every-green music reaching all generations and the reason the Joneses came together. The band is made up of four passionate individuals, their performance is infectious and changes the hearts and minds of non-Smiths fans through their sheer enthusiasm. The Joneses shows are based on the energy of the Smiths live shows. They thrive on connecting with fellow Smiths fans and bringing them into the performance; once seen never forgotten!
The Joneses are evolving constantly, tapping into both the studio and live versions of the Smiths catalogue, merging those insights to create a hybrid at time raw version of the songs, very much like those performed by the Smiths in their short but tremendous career in live performance. As a band we listen to fellow Smiths fans to hear their thoughts and in time respond with additions to our repertoire.
The Joneses gigs are a celebration of the Smiths music and the mood is infectious, resulting in the audience singing and dancing on mass, and at times joining the band on stage. These are special moments in a gig, bringing the Joneses and like-minded Smiths fans together, we have discovered some expert percussionists playing our tambourine of Misery and Pain.
This show is never that busy so I cannot see it happening again so if you fancy seeing, and hearing, something that is (perhaps) a bit different do pop down. You will, I promise, be entertained!
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links, we will not be busy.
NEWS
SUMMER RECESS
Tropic at Ruislip is now closed until September 6th when we return with The Joneses a tribute to The Smiths (see above).
COMING UP IN THE SUMMER RECESS
COMING UP
FRIDAY 19th JULY
THE BEACHED BOYS
(Last show before summer break)
The Beached Boys were founded in 1999 from the remnants of a Beach Boys inspired band called Endless Summer
The idea to form a new band originated from a request from a television company for them to appear in a programme hosted by Ann Robinson based on American themes. The success of this appearance led them to rehearse a set of songs to take on the road. This was an instant success as bookings for shows and private functions. Their accurate harmonies and tight mix of two guitars, bass, drums and keyboard create the nostalgic feel of those fun days from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
Listen in amazement as Dave, Paul, Kevin, George and John recreate the super summer sounds of Brian, Mike, Carl, Al and Dennis, who made up the inspirational and very different California group The Beach Boys. Hits like 'Little Deuce Coup', 'I get Around', 'Surfin Safari' and 'Help Me Rhonda' should get you yearning for the sun and surf.
With their neatly trimmed harmonies, the Beached Boys magically capture the original sixties surfing sound of the Beach Boys. In the sixties, at the height of their original popularity, the Beach Boys propagated their own variant on The American Dream, painting a dazzling picture of beaches, parties and endless summers.
Quote from Kingsley Abbott - Record Collector. August 2009 No 365.
"Here in the UK, after many years of Gidea Park being the mainstay, there are now many Beach Boy styled bands on the circuit, with the Beached Boys currently being considered the best".
NOTES:
Please get out those garish (ahem) summer clothes and dress up as we normally have a bit of a party at this show.
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links.
LOOKING A LOT FURTHER AHEAD
FRIDAY 6th SEPTEMBER
THE JONESES
(A tribute to The Smiths)
I have to confess when I first put on this show a few years back I did not know what to expect. What I, and those that came, got was a thoroughly entertaining two hours of music from The Smiths and some of Morrissey’s own hits.
The show also included a selection of the finest Gladioli that Aldi had in stock on the day.
As it says on the web site:-
“If I was a confused, tortured teenager hearing Panic for the first time, I would burn down a disco, I'd probably assassinate the Queen, and I would definitely form a group – called The Joneses."
Morrissey, in Rolling Stone, October 9th, 1986
The Joneses are returning to The Tropic Ruislip bringing the drama and excitement of The Smiths and Morrissey hits.
The Joneses are a unique Smiths tribute band, thriving on The Smiths every-green music reaching all generations and the reason the Joneses came together. The band is made up of four passionate individuals, their performance is infectious and changes the hearts and minds of non-Smiths fans through their sheer enthusiasm. The Joneses shows are based on the energy of the Smiths live shows. They thrive on connecting with fellow Smiths fans and bringing them into the performance; once seen never forgotten!
The Joneses are evolving constantly, tapping into both the studio and live versions of the Smiths catalogue, merging those insights to create a hybrid at time raw version of the songs, very much like those performed by the Smiths in their short but tremendous career in live performance. As a band we listen to fellow Smiths fans to hear their thoughts and in time respond with additions to our repertoire.
The Joneses gigs are a celebration of the Smiths music and the mood is infectious, resulting in the audience singing and dancing on mass, and at times joining the band on stage. These are special moments in a gig, bringing the Joneses and like-minded Smiths fans together, we have discovered some expert percussionists playing our tambourine of Misery and Pain.
This show is never that busy so I cannot see it happening again so if you fancy seeing, and hearing, something that is (perhaps) a bit different do pop down. You will, I promise, be entertained!
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links, we will not be busy.
NEWS
SUMMER RECESS
Tropic at Ruislip is now closed until September 6th when we return with The Joneses a tribute to The Smiths (see above).
COMING UP IN THE SUMMER RECESS
Contact the venue regarding these shows
FRIDAY 26th JULY
SHORTS AND SHADES DISCO
FRIDAY 9th AUGUST
A BAND CALLED MALICE – A tribute to The Jam
SUNDAY 18th AUGUST
RAVEN’S ROCK AND ROLL PRESENT PAUL ANSELL’S NUMBER 9
(Elvis Anniversary Night)
Please note they also have another show on Sunday 28th July at the club but the band may not be the one shown on the image below.
FRIDAY 30th AUGUST
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE VALE
ULEZ (a repeat reminder)
Please remember that Tropic is inside the ULEZ Zone.
LOOKING BACK
RAINBOW IN ROCK
Cracking night of classic rock playing tunes from Rainbow and Deep Purple and a reasonable turn-out so thanks to all that came, a lovely audience one and all.
For me it was one of those wonderful evenings where everything was just…..perfect!
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I think that is all see you soon……or maybe not quite so soon!
I may write during the summer recess you never know but otherwise my next e-mail will be on September 5th.
Have a great summer and although I live in Devon I will probably be spending a fair bit of time in and around Ruislip so if you see me out and about do say hello.
Regards
Philip
FRIDAY 26th JULY
SHORTS AND SHADES DISCO
FRIDAY 9th AUGUST
A BAND CALLED MALICE – A tribute to The Jam
SUNDAY 18th AUGUST
RAVEN’S ROCK AND ROLL PRESENT PAUL ANSELL’S NUMBER 9
(Elvis Anniversary Night)
Please note they also have another show on Sunday 28th July at the club but the band may not be the one shown on the image below.
FRIDAY 30th AUGUST
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE VALE
ULEZ (a repeat reminder)
Please remember that Tropic is inside the ULEZ Zone.
LOOKING BACK
RAINBOW IN ROCK
Cracking night of classic rock playing tunes from Rainbow and Deep Purple and a reasonable turn-out so thanks to all that came, a lovely audience one and all.
For me it was one of those wonderful evenings where everything was just…..perfect!
-------------------------------------------
I think that is all see you soon……or maybe not quite so soon!
I may write during the summer recess you never know but otherwise my next e-mail will be on September 5th.
Have a great summer and although I live in Devon I will probably be spending a fair bit of time in and around Ruislip so if you see me out and about do say hello.
Regards
Philip
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