DEVIATION STREET

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DEVIATION STREET
Friday February 15th

London’s hot hang-out for desperate rock’n’rollers. At Deviation Street you’ll see & hear the best new garage bands we can find.

In addition resident DJ Phil Istine & guest DJ Neil ‘Sick’ Smith (Stay Sick) will be on hand with the vintage vinyl, spinning 45s of garage, beat, R&B, rock’n’roll, & other assorted trash.

LIVE:
THE TRAMADOLS
https://www.facebook.com/TheTramadols
Demented psycho lo-fi post-punk/garage rock occultism...
FURIOUS 55s
https://www.facebook.com/FuriousFiftyFives
Hailing from the humble town of Northampton. Furious 55’s are a filthy mix of rhythm and blues for the modern age.
THE LEGENDARY GROOVYMEN
http://www.facebook.com/TheLegendaryGroovymen
Way back in early 1963, 'Baron von Schnaachsniffter and his Groovymen' begun "Shakin' all over!". Their first 45, a quadruple 'A' side e.p. was released in the spring of '65. “Groovymen, Groovywomen”, "Melanie", "With a girl like you" and "Hi Heel Sneekers" went to No. 2 in Luxembourg and No.3 in Lichtenstein. There followed a string of gigs, at least one a month, and recording discs. All now very very very rare. In April 1977 the Baron was tragically killed in a bizarre scootering accident, while fixing his Lambretta LD150 combination. When he was buried in Garth Road pet cemetry, dozens lined the route of his funeral cortege which included outriders from the Mitcham Goons Scooter Club of which the Baron was a founder member. Unsurprisingly, The Grooveymen decided to have a cup of tea and a think and they sadly put their instruments on top of the wardrobe for a bit.
Fast forward to now and The Groovymen are back and wanting to entertain you. Now proudly bearing the "Legendary" moniker bestowed upon them by The Garage Punk Hall of Fame, playing all the olde crowd pleasing favourites. The original Groovymen are all still there, minus the Baron of course - 'cos he's not been "Dug from the Rubble" (yet), still playing with all the verve, fire and skill of 14 year old beginners, and all for your grooving pleasure.
Starring
Paul Phillips (Mr. Angry)-Rickenbacker/Italia Guitar and Vocals.
Phil Gentry (Mr. Squidly Diddly)-Ludwig Drums and Vocals.
Barry Frost (Mr. Grumpy)-Hofner Bass and Vocals.
So pin back your lugholes, get your ear defenders ready, turn your speed knob up to 78rpm. Turn the Hi-Fi high and the lights down low.

@ The Alley Cat
4 Denmark Street, London, WC2H 8LP
Tube: Tottenham Court Road
8pm-3am, £4.50 in advance from, www.wegottickets.com or £6 on the door