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FREE EVERY MONTH Issue 10 Vol 1 THE OLD CODGER The eccentric entertainment magazine with reviews, news, humour, gig listings, etc COVERING PORTSMOUTH & BEYOND KEEP MUSIC LIVE - SUPPORT THE VENUES www.mag4livemusic.co.uk UKULELES - Handcrafted Quality Sound LOCAL STOCKIST - HAVANT MUSIC MART MAY 2018 © The Old Codger 2016 FREE EVERY MONTH The Old Codger Issue 10 Vol 1 ‘OLD CODGER’ INFORMATION COPY DATE IS THE 10th of the month for the following months issue. Once it’s gone to print the magazine’s gone to print and you have lost your FREE advertising!! So make a note the 10th. For more information phone Scrumpy Bob on - 02392 454 554 THE SMALL PRINT!! Views expressed by contributors are not neces- sary those of ‘The Old Codger’ eccentric enter- tainment magazine’. All manuscripts, illustrations and photographs submitted to ‘The Old Codger’ eccentric maga- zine whether at our request or otherwise, are submitted entirely at the suppliers risk. 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Published and sponsored by - 52 Morelands Road, HAVANT MUSIC MART Waterlooville PO7 5PS **************************************** PRINTED BY - Mg IMAGING 15b South Street, Havant PO9 1BU 02392 474 727 www.mg-i.co.uk MAY 2018 2 © The Old Codger 2016 FREE EVERY MONTH The Old Codger Issue 10 Vol 1 54 Bedhampton Road Havant PO9 3EY 02392 480 401 supporting LIVE Music facebook.com/thegoldiehavant THE MASSALA LOUNGE at The Golden Lion TAKE AWAY / FREE LOCAL DELIVERY Phone 02392 481 590 HAVANT MUSIC CLUB COME AND SING The events of the club take place at The The Emsworth Meridian Singers Commu- Wheelwrights Arms, Emsworth Road, Ha- nity Group invite you to come and sing vant. Entry is a mere £5.00 which is split every Friday evening from 7.00 till 9.00 pm between the headline act and ‘Leaves for at The Emsworth Community Centre in the Learning at The Sustainability Centre. Assemble Room with piano accompani- There will be no meeting in May to accom- ment with all levels catered for, all words modate Bank Holidays, Royal Wedding are projected onto a big screen. For more and May Day shenanigans. information contact - Louise Russell the We resume on Monday 4 June with Stevie musical Director on 07985 606 670 Simpson - One Man, One Mandolin. Stevie ****************************************** is internationally in high demand, he has NEW REHEARSAL ROOMS played at the club a few times before and We’ve just been made aware of some rehearsal always goes down a storm. On Monday 2 rooms available to hire for more information go to - July - Andrew Perry and Good Company. www.apex-studios.co.uk The show starts at 7.30 with open spots, if ******************************************** you would like an open spot please arrive DRUMMER looking to join a band to improve by 7.15 or as close as possible. Hope to my playing / experience, into rock music, but see you there. For more information e-mail willing to learn new styles…… - [email protected] CONTACT JOE on 07855 379134 MAY 2018 3 © The Old Codger 2016 FREE EVERY MONTH The Old Codger Issue 10 Vol 1 GREAT PRICES AT HAVANT MUSIC MART THIS MONTHS SPECIAL OFFER BUY A NEW TANGLEWOOD WINTERLEAF TW4 ELECTRO ACOUSTIC RETAIL @ £349.00 GET £100.00 TRADE-IN OFF THIS PRICE ANY GUITAR - ANY CONDITION OFFER APPLIES TO OUR CURRENT STOCK ON THE FRONT COVER ‘STATE OF UNDRESS’ * * From Cornwall to Scotland, State of Undress have been taking stages by storm for the past 12 years with their exuberant and infectious fiddle-fuelled music. Performances include Glastonbury, Sidmouth Folk Week, Looe Music Festival, Swanage Folk Festival, Saltburn Folk Festival and Tall Ships Festival, Ireland. With original songs that embrace the thought provoking, joyous and shamelessly foot-tapping, plus traditional songs played in their own idiosyncratic style, State of Undress promise you a rollercoaster of a gig!! State of Undress are : Charlie Rose (lead vocals); Alan Rose (guitars, mandolin and vocals); Jerry Bird (fiddle, mandolin and guitar); Rob Boivin (bass); Rick Hambleton (drums). Here’s what they’ve been saying about State of Undress - “State of Undress” provide feisty, fun, dynamic and passionate music….…….. A show you don’t want to miss” - Maverick Magazine * “When I saw State of Undress play, it reminded me of why I fell in love with folk rock as a young man.” - Ken Hall, The Late Session, Saltburn Folk Festival, summer 2015 * “State of Undress are an irrepressible super high octane band in the best tradition of bands like Fairport Convention,Steeleye Span and Jethro Tull”- Rainlore’s World of Music For more information go to - www.stateofundress.com Havant Music Mart are pleased to present State of Undress Live on the 22nd June 2018 at The Ex Servicemen’s Club, Brockhampton Lane, Havant in their large function room, which has a licensed bar. Tickets for this event are £9.00 each on the night or in advance at £7.00 each from Havant Music Mart, The Ex Servicemen’s Club, and ‘Ink Planet’ in the Meridian Centre. MAY 2018 4 © The Old Codger 2016 FREE EVERY MONTH The Old Codger Issue 10 Vol 1 THIS MONTHS MUSIC QUIZ……………………… (1) Which male vocalist was featured playing piano on Suzanne Vegas 1986 hit ‘Left of Centre’? (2) Which group opened the 1985 live aid concert? (3) Which musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber is linked to the work of T. S.. Elliot? (4) ‘Cry Boy Cry’ was a hit in 1982 for which group? (5) Who recorded ‘Side Saddle’ in 1959? (6) Which hit American group had a top 10 hit in 1976 with ‘If Not You’? (7) What was the title of the only top 40 hit credited to Paul & Linda McCartney? (8) Who was the brains behind the late eighties dance group S-Express? (9) What was the title of the 1986 hit by Meat Loaf featuring John Parr? (10) Which 1970 no 2 hit by The Kinks required a line about Coca Cola being changed to Cherry Cola to avoid advertising? (11) In 2005 which legendary singer had a top 20 hit with ‘What Car’? (12) What group had a massive hit titled ‘Telstar’ in 1962? (13) What was the title of Sinitta’s 1989 top 10 hit? (14) Name The Lovin’ Spoonful’s only two UK top 10 hit singles from the 60’s? (15) Who was the drummer from Joy Division and is the drummer with New Order? (16) Top forty hit in 1984 ‘Bird of Paradise’ who was the singer? (17) ‘Sleep Walk’ was the title of the 1980 top 10 debut by which group? (18) In 1976 what was the title of modal Twiggy’s one and only top 40 hit? (19) Which Carole King song was a hit in 1989 for singer Martika? (20) Name the title of the 1975 compilation album by John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band? (21) Justin Bieber had his first UK hit in 2010, what was the title? (22) What was the title of the 1982 no 1 for Tight Fit? (23) Name Mary Hopkin’s 1970 UK Eurovision song entry? (24) What Rappers real name is Shawn Corey Carter? (25) How did Abba get their name? (26) Who is the lead guitarist with the band Simple Minds? (27) Name the year ‘Groovy Kind of Love’ by The Mindbenders hit the charts? (28) Name the year ‘Dance on’ by The Shadows was a hit? (29) Name the title of the no 1 by Kelly and Ozzy Osbourne? (30) What was the title of singer Madonna’s first UK no 1? Answers on page 14 of this issue ****************************************************** YOU CAN NOW READ ‘THE OLD CODGER’ ON-LINE @ www.mag4livemusic.co.uk MAY 2018 5 © The Old Codger 2016 FREE EVERY MONTH The Old Codger Issue 10 Vol 1 THE COURTIERS I was sat here at my computer, deciding Celtic folk with a kick what to write for this months magazine Monday 9th April whilst listening to the evening news, which On a wet Monday evening I, along with my was reporting that a 78 year old pensioner friend Derek walked along to The Wheel- had been arrested on a murder charge!! He wrights in Emsworth Road, Havant to at- had found two men in his home (An English tend the Havant Music Club gig with The man’s home is his castle) late in the night Courtiers as the main players that night. attempting to steal what ever they could, Starting off with a regular, Chris played 3 uninvited to his life, his world which would numbers on the Irish Pipes - incredible, now change forever due to a pair of human very professional, the last time I had seen aliens, yes scum!! Uninvited up to no good, the pipes played live was a few years back one had threatened this pensioner with a at The Chieftains 50 year tour at The Anvil, screw driver, caused bruising and discom- Basingstoke.