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Third Party Reviews and References
"Love you
Bev....You're a legend! Your songs are amazing and
reminiscent of my family's history and many others.
Even though I moved to Dorset a long time ago, I have
a lot of history in the Black Country and still very
much identify with your music x - Facebook comment -
Julia Boultwood - 17.10.21. /// "I've had some
complimentary remarks from our members about Tuesday
evening. I'm sure we all enjoyed thinking about the
things we used to do, and having some laughs as well.
Thank you for making us feel young again for a short
while." - Rose Humphries on behalf of Finstall Cross
WI - Bev Pegg - Songs and Stories - 14.9.21. ///
"They are all
very good but, in my book, Bev Pegg will always be up
there. You gave us years of sheer pleasure with great
jazz and, of course, the jokes." - Facebook comment -
Keith Prince - 6.9.20. ///
"Thanks for
telling me about your Upton Jazz Festival 2013 First
Half and Second Half Videos on YouTube. I have watched
both of them three times. Absolutely fantastic. The
best bit of entertainment I have had for a long time.
The gags, the great music. Wonderful. I needed a good
laugh in these troubled times. Thank you." - Bob
Cutler - 14.4.20. /// (continued): "A few days ago I
told an old mate of mine about your fantastic "Upton
Jazz Videos of 2013". Well he just phoned me and could
not thank me enough. He said he and his wife agreed it
was the most entertaining thing they had seen in a
long time and absolutely loved it. Two more satisfied
punters! Stay happy & cheers, Bob." - Bob Cutler -
18.4.20. /// "What a great
night Bev. You and Dandy were brilliant. I wish the
encore could have been longer. We were really enjoying
those unforgettable 50s pop songs." - Ian & Sue
Dalziel - Belbroughton Church Hall Black Country Fun
Night - Bev Pegg and Dandy - 14.3.20. /// "They were
brilliant. They are superb musicians. You don't see
this kind of class very often. Fabulous!" - Sheila
White - Hagley Community Centre - Bev Pegg and his
Good Time Jazz Gang - 26.10.19. /// Brilliant night
tonight with Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang.
Thank you, Bev and the guys in the band for great
music, and Bev for his jokes and stories! Loved every
minute!" - Jan Brookfield - Hagley Community
Centre - Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang -
26.10.19. /// "Fantastic
night. Well done Bev and the band." - Jill Worton - Hagley Community
Centre - Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang -
26.10.19. /// "I felt I just
had to put pen to paper (or finger to iPad) to say how
much Janet and I enjoyed the gig on Saturday. The band
were superb with Dave stepping in for Tony the front
line was as tight as ever plus a great pianist and of
course Kenny Wright on drums. Derek always used to say
that when the drummer is good, everything else falls
into place. Then the icing on the cake Mr. Bev Pegg.
You are so talented Bev in so many ways, the music,
the jokes, the ability to laugh at yourself and to
make it all look so easy. Derek used to love playing
with you as I am sure all the guys on Saturday did." -
Barbara Halford - Hagley Community
Centre - Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang -
26.10.19. ///
"Many thanks to you and your guys for Saturday evening. All went exceedingly well and everyone enjoyed it" - Brian & Sonia Osborn - Birthday party hosts - Barnt Green Sports Club - Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band - 8.6.19 ///
"Once again
thank you and the band for a super 50s / 60s Fun
Night. The comments and phone calls keep coming in
even at the Memorial Service the next day! Our raffle
prizes and auction were also excellent in helping us
to reach over £1,000.00 for our good causes, but we
can only do that if we have great entertainment.
Thanks again" - Brian & Pat Lovett - Elmley Castle
Village Hall - "The Bev Pegg 50s / 60s Black Country
Fun Night" - 10.11.18. ///
"Enjoyed Monday
evening at The Cradley History Night Bev. Loved your
jokes, little stories etc., and of course the songs. I
know it was enjoyed by all. Thanks again for an
enjoyable evening" - Maureen Millsom - The Cradley
Then and Now Group - Bev Pegg - Solo - Songs and
Stories - 13.8.18. ///
"Superb!!! What
a performance from two very talented musicians! John
Richards with some wonderful self-penned songs, and
Bev Pegg with a great mix of humour and song. We
laughed and laughed! Our thanks to both of you. We
look forward to your next visit." - Brewood Acoustic
Music Club Facebook Page - 9.11.17 ///
"Bev, long a hero of mine, funny man playing as well as ever. More than worth the trip to see and sit in with him and Pete Hartley who I last played with, blimey, can it be 30 years ago? Yup. One of the best fiddlers ever." - Grant Baynham - Bev and Grant both performing at The Woodman Folk Club - 21.7.17 ///
"It was a
brilliant night with talented musicians. Keep going" -
Jill Worton -
Feedback from "Rooftop Housing" Event: "Gave me a good giggle" - "Please book this man again" - "It was a great event" - Caroline Maxwell - 17.2.17 - Bev Pegg - solo. ///
"You were all
brilliant. We loved that you just kept going with the
music that everyone loved. Fantastic! More of the same
please next year" - Jane Pitt - Hagley Fitness Centre
Xmas Party - 8.12.16 - Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll
Band. /// "Bev. It's
always a joy to see you, either live or in photos. You
always appear to be having a good time that spreads to
the audience." - Yvonne Probert - Facebook - 6.12.16
/// "Bev Pegg and
his Good Time Jazz Gang - A superb Black Country jazz
band fronted by the funniest man in British Jazz" -
The Venture Theatre, Ashby- de-la-Zouch poster advert
- 12.11.16 /// "Thank you and Roy for a great evenings entertainment. My feedback has been 100%. A good mix of songs and humour kept ther audience laughing and entertained. I hope you enjoyed your time with us and I have no hesitation in recommending you to other clubs and friends" - Ormonde Collett, President, Upton Twyver Probus Club - 27.10.16 - Bev Pegg and Roy Parry - Songs and Stories at Upton Village Hall, St Leonards, Gloucestershire. ///
"It was a great
night. The members were still chuckling lunchtime
about your jokes" - Tony Edgington
- 28.8.16 - Bev Pegg's Black Country Rock 'n' Roll Fun
Night at The Shenstone Club, Halesowen on 27.8.16 /// "Just had a
great night at the Shenstone Club watching Bev Pegg
& the Boys entertaining a sell-out crowd. Great
night lads....10 out of 10" - Tony Edgington - 27.8.16
- Bev Pegg's Black Country Rock 'n' Roll Fun Night at
The Shenstone Club, Halesowen on 27.8.16 /// "Great night
Bev. Everybody enjoyed it. Enjoying the CD." - Jill
Guest - 9.8.16 - The Cradley Then & Now Group -
Bev Pegg - Solo - Songs and Stories on 8.8.16 /// "Thanks for
providing an excellent evening's entertainment at The
Harriers with your Railroad Skiffle Band on Monday,
Bev. I look forward to your show in Blakedown next
month with your rock 'n' roll band" - David Yeats -
29.7.16 - Bev Pegg and his Railroad Skiffle Group at
Aggborough Jazz Club, Kidderminster Harriers FC on
25.7.16 /// "Just a quickie, Bev, to repeat our thanks to you and the
band for your special part in making it a great night that
we will remember forever. I mark you 10 out of 10 for
getting it just right. We thought you were
terrific.....and everyone I've spoken to feels the same. I
do hope we get to meet up again on the jazz
circuit...regards and best wishes, Dennis and Audrey" -
Private party - 9.7.16 - Bev Pegg and his Band. /// "Thank you very much for a great show and all of your
hard work yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed it and those
that I have spoken to did also. Thank you very much
indeed". - Carolyn Alden - 3.7.16 - Black Country Comedy
Night at Stourbridge Lawn Tennis and Squash Club with Bev
Pegg and Dandy. /// "Thoroughly enjoyed the gig. Couldn't stop laughing at
your wonderful commentaries between the occasional
numbers!! A brilliant afternoon's entertainment and I just
wish I lived nearer to the Midlands to enjoy more of your
engagements! Thanks for lighting up Upton Jazz Festival
once again. Until the next time I'll have to be satisfied
listening to your CDs with fond memories." - Terry Roper -
26.6.16 - Bev Pegg's Good Time Four at Upton Jazz
Festival. /// "Bev is with us again - in the church on Sunday after the
triumph of last year, and back in the main Festival
programme. Yes we do listen to your feedback." - Upton
Jazz Festival 2016 Publicity - 18.3.16 /// "What a wonderful night last Saturday at the Tennis Club!
The band was great as always. We met some really nice
people there. We've been coming to see you for many years
and it seems to get better every time" - Mike Law -
16.1.16 - Bev Pegg and his All
Star Rock 'n' Roll Band at Stourbridge Lawn Tennis and
Squash Club. /// "Good to see
you on Saturday. We really enjoyed it. There was a great
atmosphere and some really fantastic rockin' and rollin'
coming from you guys. It's a great R 'n' R line-up with
3 saxes booting it along and probably better with no
brass. Bev's tone was ideal and there was a superb
drive. I liked the bassist's approach - just right.
Great stuff. Keep on Truckin'" - Mel Hayward - 16.1.16 -
Bev Pegg and his All Star Rock 'n' Roll Band at
Stourbridge Lawn Tennis and Squash Club. ///
"I just
wanted to say thank you for a fabulous evening on
Friday. The line-up was very balanced and it's great
that you can call on such excellent talent. It was the
talk of The Queens when we were there on Saturday
evening with our family". - Brian & Pat Lovett -
Elmley Castle Village Hall - 20.11.15 - The Bev
Pegg Black Country Fun Night" - Bev Pegg and his Band
///
"What a
wonderful time Ray and I had last evening. We both would
like to thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts
for the effort you and your band mates put in to making
our night such a memorable success. Everyone said how
much they enjoyed your music"- Carol Crich - Wedding
Anniversary Party - 26.9.15 - (Bev Pegg and his Good
Time Jazz Gang) ///
"What a
cracker our season finale last Friday at The Woodman
Folk Club was. An absolute belter and no mistake. I'm
going to have to rename the Bev Pegg Band and call it
The Low Calorie Band; I reckon I laughed for so long I
must have burnt off at least 1000 calories! Weight
Watchers should book them for their annual conference.
"For the
last couple of years Bev and the band have closed our
programme for the summer break and this year will be no
exception. If you haven't seen Bev before you will be in
for a treat. He's a very talented singer, excellent
guitarist and always manages to surround himself with a
superb bunch of musicians. A local bloke (Cradley), his
performance will include original folk style numbers as
well as little ventures into bluegrass, skiffle and jazz
- and as a bonus - he is extremely funny! Bring a clean
pair of knickers; you'll need 'em!!" - Woodman Folk Club
Diary - What's On - 1.7.15. ///
"We were all
so very thrilled with the way you conducted the music at
this year's festival church service - wonderful. I knew
it would be! Thank you and all the boys for playing in
such a sensitive way - so many compliments about the
service were heard and lots of thanks to you. I will
make sure you are on the list for next year - we need
you and the audience loves you! Thank you so very much"
- Gill Richards - 30.6.15 - The Upton Jazz Festival
2015. (Bev Pegg and his Blue Blood Jazzmen) ///
"If I'd
known you were playing I would have made the effort as I
never miss your gig in whatever form it takes" - Terry
Roper - Comment with regard to The Upton Jazz Festival
made on Facebook - 29.6.15. ///
"Thank you so much for a fabulous night. Mike really enjoyed his 75th birthday bash. We are still remembering the night and the good time we all had" - Pat & Mike Jones - 24.11.14 - (Bev Pegg - Solo - Songs and Stories.) ///
"Ladies night out! Mum and clan enjoying a great evenings jazz entertainment courtesy of Bev Pegg and his fantastic band!" - Deb Bayliss - Facebook - 8.11.14 - (Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang at Hagley Community Centre.) ///
"Thank you
so much for Saturday night. We had a great time.
Everyone really enjoyed it. As usual, you did us proud."
- Jane Leddington - 18.10.14 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock
'n' Roll Band. Party at Blakelands, Bobbington.) ///
"Thanks for a great time last night. Great musicians and loads of fun as always" - Graham & Joy Leddington - 16.8.14 - (Bev Pegg and his All Star Rock 'n' Roll Band at Blakedown Parish Rooms) ///
Bryn
Phillips – The Woodman Folk Club – 21.6.13 ///
"It was perfect! You catch the moment." - Fred Davis - 4.7.13 - Private Party - (Bev Pegg - solo - Songs and Stories). /// "It was one of the best nights we've had. Lots of advance bookings from new people to the club. We were all killing ourselves laughing. We've been trying to remember all of your jokes. Great violinist and bass player with you. We want you to come back next year!" - Debby Jones - 21.6.13 - The Woodman Folk Club. - (Bev Pegg, plus Pete Hartley - violin, and John O'Connor - double bass) /// "Aren't they good? That's Bev Pegg and his Band from Stourbridge. They are British and they are so good" - Brian Chalker - 13.5.13 - "Same Roots, Different Fruits" show on Somer Valley 97.5 and UK Country Radio (after playing "Cripple Creek" from Bev's "Come Along Boys and Listen To My Tale", 2009 album on Beaujangle DB0023.) /// "It was a great night - most enjoyable" - Tony Battersby - Hagley Music Festival - 19.4.13 - (Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang) /// "Just to thank you for a great fun evening on Saturday. We had lots of positive feedback as everyone had a good time" - Sue Griffith - 9.2.13 - (Bev Pegg - solo - Songs and Stories) /// "Excellent show at Bishampton Village Hall on Saturday 9th February. Really good, and lovely to see so many people enjoying a sing-song. Thank you once again" - Lin & Steve Bucknall - 9.2.13 - (Bev Pegg - solo - Songs and Stories) /// "Thank you for making Trevor's 70th such a success. Everyone had a wonderful time, all loving the band" - Jane Leddington - 16.11.12 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band) /// "What a great band! They appeared to be part of the gathering really enjoying what they were doing. The floor was busy all night, a real testament to them and their music." - Joy & Les Hunt - 16.11.12 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band) /// "Bostin' songs. made me proud to be an adopted Midlander" - Peter Rhodes - Express and Star - 26.11.12 - (Folk Songs From A Cradley Bloke - Bev Pegg) /// "Thank you for the fantastic evening's entertainment you and the boys gave us all. Everyone loved it!" - John & Dinkie Hall - 29.9.12 - (Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang) /// "I just wanted to thank you for Monday night. I hope you enjoyed it as much as everyone there did. We do appreciate you coming to entertain." - Jill Guest - Cradley Then and Now Group - 15.8.12 - (Bev Pegg - Songs and Stories) /// "Thanks for another fabulous evening's entertainment on Sunday at the Upton Jazz Festival! Our friends hadn't seen your show before but they thoroughly enjoyed the evening - thought you might like to know!" - Val & Harold Spink - Upton Jazz Festival - 24.6.12 - (Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang) /// "Marie's suggestion that we had Bev Pegg start off our new year of jazz at the Harp was an inspired choice....a full house was treated to an evening of superb music by Roger Heeley on piano, John O'Connor on bass and of course Bev on guitar and vocals. In addition to the music we had the raconteur side of Bev as well with many stories of his times in Cradley Heath and other Midlands beauty spots! These stories had our audience in stitches, some were cheeky, some a little risque and some just downright funny....and all without the use of a single four letter word, the use of which seems to be the norm in so many so-called comedy shows these days. The superb piano playing of Roger Heeley and the driving, slim line bass of John O'Connor added enormously to the enjoyment of the session as they backed Bev's vocals and guitar playing.....even though at times they, like us, were reduced to tears of laughter by their leader! Bev and the boys(!) will be back! - John Howell - The Harp Jazz 90 Club - 3.1.12 - (Bev Pegg Good Time Jazz Trio) /// "Another great night on Saturday. Many thanks to you and the band for getting December off to a tremendous start. So many people did not know what a great talent we have on our doorstep with Dutch Lewis, and with Roy Davenport it was a great party atmosphere." - Brian & Pat Lovett - Elmley Castle Village Hall - 3.12.11 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band) /// "Thanks very much for a great nights entertainment on Friday. From the feedback I'm getting, folks had a most enjoyable evening and those that kept on dancing had a whale of a time - they still know how to rock!!! The music was so good, and even got some of the "I don't dance" men onto the floor." - Lindsay Brooks - Henley in Arden Golf and Country Club - 14.10.11 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band) /// "Thanks for a wonderful evening on Saturday 3rd. Everyone was up on the dance floor enjoying themselves, and all were very complimentary about your band. Hope we can find an excuse to have you back soon." - Sandy Swatkins / McGovern Private Party - 3.9.11 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band) /// "Huge thanks to you and the boys for a great show last night. It was a great success and everyone had a fantastic time" - Lesley Deacon, Chair, Wilmcote Village Hall Comittee - 10.9.11 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band at Wilmcote Village Hall). /// "We had a great night - it was brilliant" - Tony & Lydia Provan - 19.5.11 - (Bev Pegg and his Cowboy Band at Hagley Community Centre). /// "In these days I discovered your wonderful music and I would like to know if you have a copy of Away From The Sand on CD please?" - Marco Isnardi - Moncalieri, Italy - 13.4.11. /// "Thanks again to you and the rest of your band for your excellent performance" - Simon Shiers - 11.12.10 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band at Pebworth Village Hall). ///
"We loved the group. Their music took us right back to our youth!" - Pam Veal - 11.12.10 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band at Pebworth Village Hall). ///
"Once again many thanks for a super evening. As well as
falling off their chairs with laughter, I had so many
comments about the high quality of the musicians. Please
pass this on. We look forward to booking you again later
in the year." - Brian Lovett - 22.11.10 - (Bev Pegg &
his Cowboy Band at Elmley Castle Village Hall). ///
"Everyone enjoyed your performance both musically and humorously, and we are all very grateful to you. The sum raised for "Claire House" on the night was £1,100.00. - Peter Crowden - Wirral Jazz Friends, Heswall Royal British Legion - 8.10.10 - (Bev Pegg with The WirrOrleans Jazz Band). ///
"Thanks for a terrific show on Saturday - an excellent balance of songs - also the country interlude was highly enjoyable" - Maurice Preece - 23.8.10 - (Bev Pegg & his Rock 'n' Roll Band at Clent Parish Rooms). ///
"Thanks for giving us a great show last Saturday. Everyone said it was great. Please thank the guys for us too. It would be nice to fix another one up next year so bear us in mind." - Tony Edgington - The Shenstone Club. 21.5.10 - (Bev Pegg & his Rock 'n' Roll Band). ///
"In a time of reality TV and manufactured music, yourself and your band represent what is truly great about British music and why it is held in such regard around the world. Live music in the true tradition of bands and artistes like yourself travelling around keeping the underbelly of music alive deserves appreciation. Real instruments, real music, all live. Whilst not achieving high sales, there are so many musicians like yourself that we are almost taking for granted who are our culture and history and musical legacy. I fear that you are a dying breed. I applaud your committment, talent and yes, genius. Thank you for continuing to represent what British music is all about. Yes, I am a fan, and have always been waving the flag for British music. Keep up the good work. Thank you for the music." - Michael Trottier. 23.12.09 ///
"Thank you for entertaining us so well last night, it was just right for us and many people commented to me afterwards as to how much they had enjoyed your performance" - Mike Unwin - Tettenhall Rotary. 15.12.09 - (Bev Pegg - Solo). ///
"Your "Seascape Cottage" CD hasn't left my CD player since I got it" - Ben Watkins - 30.11.09 ///
"Thank you all for a great evening's entertainment" - Judi Knight - Neen Sollars Village Hall - 7.11.09 - (Bev Pegg and his Cowboy Band). ///
"Many thanks for a fantastic evening on Saturday. We've had so many good comments and feedback - there is still a buzz in the village. Can you thank the "Cowboys", we had some very musical people and they all thought they were great musicians. So the pressure is on Pat, myself and our team to put on another evening!" - Brian Lovett - Elmley Castle Village Hall - 3.10.09 - (Bev Pegg and his Cowboy Band). ///
"What a wonderful night! Several people have said it was the best night they've ever had! We must fix another show for next year." - Ron Taylor. - (Bev Pegg & Simon Banks at Cliff House, Salcombe 25.9.09). ///
Just a short note to thank you and your band for making our St. Georges Night at The Shenstone Club a tremendous success, a wonderful evening. Everyone enjoyed the night. - Chris Ashworth - Shenstone Club 24.4.09 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band). ///
Bev Pegg Railroad Skiffle Group at Malvern. Coo! Wot a nite!! From the stunning violin work of Pete
Hartley (why oh why haven't we seen him before!!??) to the
guitar, vocals and jokals of that nice Mr Pegg, we were
treated to a helluva good evening. And not forgetting
Harry Rowlands and Ken Wright, without whom etc etc. Pete
H has brought a strong and wholly welcome flavour of
bluegrass music to this line-up, and with a great choice
of numbers to match, the band were terrific. Speaking as a
guitarist, I'd also like to say that Bev himself played
some absolutely cracking solos last night in between the
rest of his hard work.
"I nearly fell of my chair laughing" - Margaret Icke. Bev Pegg Solo Show - Romsley Church Hall - 28.3.09 - (Bev Pegg - Songs and Stories). ///
What a good night at Two Gates last night. I think everyone enjoyed themselves, we certainly did. I think people would laugh at Tom if he just stood there and didn't say a word, and Zack with his ukelele was a real treat. And of course, we could listen to you all night. Thanks for a lovely evening. - Jill Guest. - 6.3.09 - (Bev Pegg - Songs and Stories). ///
"Thanks for a great performance today. You really hit the spot with the audience". - Bob Rice. Hilton Hotel, Bromsgrove. - 24.11.08 - (Bev Pegg - Songs and Stories) ///
Tuesday, September 2nd...Bev Pegg on guitar, Archie Cotterell on keyboard, John O'Connor on bass and last minute deputy Howard Gregory on violin made up Bev's Good Time Four who did just that and gave us a really good time, playing music from "Bluegrass" to love songs with the added bonus of Bev Pegg's wonderfully funny reminiscences about the lighter side of life. The songs varied from "Dark Town Strutters' Ball" to "I'm Confessin'" and "San Antonio Rose" to "Take Your Finger Off It" and the finalé "Route 66" with many more along the way. To say that Bev's stories were hilarious at times would be an understatement...he had many members of the audience, including yours truly, not only laughing their socks of but also crying tears of laughter...and all without one single four letter word, a far cry from many so called TV "entertainers". The Harp was full and rocking with laughter and the music was great, what more could you want for a Tuesday evening out?! There will be some snippets on YouTube soon, Bev did want to call in the make-up girl before the filming but I thought that was going a bit too far! Bev and the boys (?) will be back next year. John Howell - Harp Jazz Club 90. September 2008 ///
"Many thanks for Monday night. I was expecting a few extra people,, but I think that's the most we have ever had at a meeting apart from the "Cradley Days". Thank you again, and thank you for singing "When We Went To Clent". That would have made Mom's day. - Jill Guest 13.2.08 - (Bev Pegg - Songs and Stories). ///
"Thank you very much for coming on Saturday evening. We, and everyone else, enjoyed your performance very much - it was just perfect - wives are ringing me up saying their husbands are walking round the house repeating "What a good night it was on Saturday"!!! Thanks again for entertaining us so brilliantly - although we knew you would!! - Val & Harold Spink 11.2.08. - Bev Pegg - Songs and Stories). ///
Bev Pegg & his Railroad Skiffle Group - "All Aboard" - "Eighteen wonderful cuts of skiffle, jugband and rent party music from Bev and his three-man group, who are supported here by violinist Pete Hartley and the blues harp of Big Jim Merris. From Midnight Special to My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight, this compilation is simply marvellous and a reminder of why skiffle was so influential and inspirational in the 1950s. More!" - Keith Ames - The Musician Magazine, Autumn 2007. ///
Even before the doors were open, a small queue had
gathered outside Number 8, eager to reserve a good seat
for the evening's session - such is the popularity of Bev
and the band. It was good to see some of Bev's fans from
the Black Country area, and certain members of Number 8
management were old friends of his, so there was much
handshaking and "How've you been?" When the band arrived
it was a pleasant surprise to find that they had managed
to round up Pete Hartley on violin - he's a busy musician,
much in demand. They started off with a good old skiffle
favourite, "We Shall Not Be Moved" which soon had toes
tapping and proceeded with a programme of numbers from the
"skiffle era" - songs as familiar as a heartbeat to some
of us of a certain age. They were all there; "Frankie
& Johnny", "It Takes A Worried Man", "Pallet On The
Floor", a touch of 3/4 time with "In The Pines", and a
real cowboy number complete with Davy Crockett hat and
feathered headresses, "And The Covered Wagon Rolled Right
Along". But it wasn't all skiffle, we had a Chicago like
version of Leroy Carr's "How Long Blues", and Pete and
Paul were featured doing a "Hot Club" on "Lady Be Good",
and "Sweet Georgia Brown". Wonderful music! During the
second half, Pete produced a violin which appeared to have
been fashioned from a stag's antlers, with the tuning keys
at the wrong end, but whatever it was, it produced a
brilliant sound. The evening continued with a moving solo
by Bev on Stephen Foster's "Hard Times Come Again No
More", and back to skiffle with the good old favourites
like "Rock Island Line", and the entire band
featuring on the mandatory "Mama Don't Allow". All this
wonderful music plus Bev's Cradley Heath brand of humour
made for a very happy night of real entertainment at
Pershore Jazz Club. - Peter Farrall 30.5.07. ///
"Just to say a huge thank you for the superb performance at Amy's wedding. What brilliant musicians you all are. I'm racking my brains to think of an excuse for another party!" - Alex Austin - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band). 19.8.00. ///
"Bev however, is irrepressible. He continues to gig, wherever and whenever possible: jazz, folk, joke, rock'n'roll. As keen and as able as ever, an all-enduring enthusiast. The supreme performer" Dave Cartwright - "Bittersweet", biography of Clifford T. Ward. ///
"Just a quick note to say thank you for the fabulous performance from you and the band at our party. You truly made the night" - John & Pat New - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band). ///
"Bev Pegg should be top of the bill at the London Palladium. He has made us laugh all night without using one swear word!" John Howell. Jazz Club 90, Albrighton. ///
"Thanks for the brilliant evening. I've had many people say how much they have enjoyed it" - Ken Cowdry. Stourbridge Lawn Tennis & Squash Club. - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band). ///
"The many guest I spoke to afterwards all seemed to have had a most enjoyable time, and they commented that the evening was one of the best that they have ever attended!" - Malcolm Booth. ICME Affiliation Dinner - (Bev Pegg - After Dinner Speaker). 22.2.02 ///
"A brilliant night! The band was superb! You seem to have got everything judged perfectly! Did anyone sit down? No, they were all up dancing!" - Mike Law. 50 Plus Club Dinner Dance - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll band). ///
"You and your band were really excellent and indeed carried it of today. So many people were laughing uncontrollably. It was great to have such fun. The music was brill too of course. A huge thank you. You either have it or you don't. You definitely do, and were much admired by all today." - Peter Jacques - Clifford T. Ward Convention Organiser - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band). 16.10.99 ///
On behalf of the Partners and myself may I express our thanks to yourself and your band for the excellent performance last Friday at our firm's Annual Dinner Dance. - Vernon Currie, Higgs & Sons, Solicitors. - 6.1.89 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band). /// Contact Bev Pegg on... |
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