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Third Party Reviews and References

"You were splendid last night. It is a long time since I laughed, really laughed, aloud! Wicked sense of humour you have which is great, even the little asides. Still strumming (is that the word?) beautifully. Loved the songs that we thought we had forgotten but haven't, lovely." - Angela Brockway - Wolverley Church Hall - 21.10.17

"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 ///

"Just a quick note to thank you for the show yesterday. I know that it was greatly enjoyed by all attending (not least the band). - John Beckingham - Bev Pegg with the JB Jazz & Blues Band at Cheltenham. - 30.4.17. ///

"Thank you and your band mates for such a great performance. We had a great time!" - Jon, Michele, Jonathan & Ava (from New York) - Private party - Bewdley - 9.4.17 - Bev Pegg Trio. ///

"It was a brilliant night with talented musicians. Keep going" - Jill Worton -
Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang at Hagley Community Centre - 18.3.17. ///

" A great night with seven very talented musicians" - Keith Prince - Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang at Hagley Community Centre - 18.3.17. ///

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. ///

"The Oxfam Stomp was yet again a great success, raising £2,000.00 for the charity. This year it was compered brilliantly by Bev Pegg, who brought his own style and humour to the occasion" - Jazz West Mids - Feb/March issue 2017. ///

"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. ///

"Just to say what a great night it was last Saturday and on behalf of our Village Hall Committee and other members of the public, it was a night to remember. Thank you Bev and the boys, we hope to see you again" - 20.10.16 - Bev Pegg's Black Country Rock 'n' Roll Fun Night at Trimpley Village Hall on 15.10.16 ///

"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 ///

"Bev and the boys did us proud back on the 15th July. What a cracking night it was. Full of the folk, fun and frolics we love. If you missed them this time, catch 'em next year. You'll be glad you did!" - Derry Jones - 26.7.16 - Bev Pegg, Pete Hartley and John O'Connor at The Woodman Folk Club. ///

"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 ///

 "My wife Ann and I so much enjoyed your show on Friday evening. The music was great, some of those lovely old songs and melodies from when we were younger (I am 77) and the jokes, how we laughed...!" - John Sharpe - Elmley Castle Village Hall - 20.11.15 - The Bev Pegg Black Country Fun Night" - Bev Pegg and his Band ///

"Excellent night on Wednesday. Everyone enjoyed it. Even those who only want to hear trumpet / trombone etc., were very happy. As you could see, the dance floor was well used all evening" - Alan Davis - Amersham Jazz Club - 18.11.15 - Bev Pegg and his Railroad Skiffle Group. ///

"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) ///

"Thanks again for another evening of great entertainment" - Ken Cowdry - 15.8.15 - Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band at Blakedown Parish Rooms. ///

"Lovely night last night. Everyone enjoyed it. Thanks for "When We Went To Clent". My mom's been gone 20 years now, but I can still hear her singing it" - Jill Guest - Cradley Then and Now Group - 10.8.15 - Bev Pegg - Solo - Songs and Stories. ///

"Was a superb gig Bev, thanks a million" - Emma Pearse - Jazz-a-matazz - 2.8.15 - (Bev Pegg and his Railroad Skiffle Group). ///

"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.
A more than full house was rocking, (and rolling), with laughter and it was pure joy to be part of it. Let's not overlook the musicianship that was on display either. Cracking songs, superb violin and I mean top notch! Also upright electric bass of the highest calibre. Well done guys." - Derry Jones - Woodman Folk Club - 19.7.15 - (Bev Pegg, Pete Hartley and John O'Connor). ///

"Once again an excellent night (never seen the club quite so full)." - Rob O'Dell - Woodman Folk Club - 19.7.15 - (Bev Pegg, Pete Hartley and John O'Connor). ///

"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 yo 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. ///

"On behalf of the committee and members of the Leedway Social Club I would like to thank you and the rest of the band for a really great night's entertainment you gave us last night. Many have said that they have not enjoyed themselves so much and thought your music selection was first class and are already asking us when you can come back again. We have another committee meeting in two weeks to discuss future events and no doubt you will be approached again for a future date. Many thanks and look forward to seeing (and hearing) you all again soon." - Dave Bruton - 22.3.15 - (Bev Pegg and his Band's 50s / 60s Black Country Fun Night.) ///

"Fantastic night Bev! You and the band amazing as always! - Deb Bayliss - 27.1.15 - (Bev Pegg and his All Star Rock 'n' Roll Band at Stourbridge Lawn Tennis and Squash Club.) ///

"We had a great night Bev! We really enjoyed ourselves - brilliant as always" - Susanne Ivery - 26.1.15 - (Bev Pegg and his All Star Rock 'n' Roll Band at Stourbridge Lawn Tennis and Squash Club.) ///

"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.) ///

"Great time at The Harp today. Everyone had a fab time. Really fun lunchtime" - Carol Buttress - 5.10.14 - (Bev Pegg Good Time Three at The Harp Jazz Club 90, Albrighton) ///

"He entertained us with a mixture of music, jokes and anecdotes based around his life in Cradley and later Hagley. The music followed the same route starting with "The Cradley Heath Song", through rock 'n' roll to the final "American Pie", with many of the audience joining in the choruses. Very appropriate for the people there and much enjoyed by all" - Stourbridge Old Edwardians Website - 13.9.14 - (Bev Pegg - Solo - Songs and Stories) ///

"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) ///

"I just wanted to say thank you for last night. Everyone enjoyed it. Thank you again" - Jill Guest - The Cradley Then and Now Group - 11.8.14 - (Bev Pegg - Solo - Songs and Stories) ///

"Many thanks for a very enjoyable evening! Haven't heard so much laughter in the club for ages. A fine evening all round." - Norman Wheatley - 7.7.14 - (Bev Pegg - Solo at Warwick Folk Club) ///

"Just to say a big thank you for Saturday evening. You really did make our party go with a swing. Everyone has made comment on the music - all positive. For us it was great to see everyone dancing and having a good time. Again my sincere thanks." - Joan Roberts - 29.6.14 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band at Newbold Village Hall) ///

"I've seen Bev with one of his ensembles at work, and they are absolutely great!" - Bryan Chalker, Presenter of "Same Roots, Different Fruits" on Somer Valley 97.5 FM - 10.2.14 - (After playing "The Cradley Heath Song", a track from Bev's "All Sorts Of Stuff" album) ///

"If you missed last Friday with Bev Pegg, you missed a cracker. He bought along Pete Hartley to accompany him on violin and mandolin. It was a brilliant night. Thanks again Bev & Pete for a bostin' night." - Barry Yates - 7.2.14 - (Bev Pegg and Pete Hartley at The Chase Folk Club, Burntwood) ///

"Mrs Jones and myself went to Defford Village Hall to see Midlands based entertainer and comedian Bev Pegg. I first met Bev a couple of years ago when he and his jazz band were at The Upton Jazz Festival, where he quite simply brought the house down. Bev covers a wide range of music and believe me, Bev is a great entertainer." - Alun Jones - Longside Radio Jazz Hour - 12.1.14 - (Bev Pegg spotlight during the show) ///

"Bev, as usual, great night!" - Trevor Argent - 22.12.13 - (Bev Pegg and his Railroad Skiffle Group at Halesowen Cricket Club, Jazz Club) ///

" I just wanted to let you know how much everyone, village hall committee and "punters", enjoyed your performance.
Next morning I attended the church xmas fair and found that everyone was still smiling - and re-telling their favourite Bev Pegg joke!
I'm especially pleased because, despite having committed ourselves a lot more than we usually do, we made one of the biggest event profits I can recall in my tenure as Hall Treasurer. Hip hip hooray!" - Adrian Yeeles - 5.12.13 - (Bev Pegg - Solo - Songs and stories at Stoke Lacy) ///

"Fantastic evening's entertainment Bev! Brilliant gig!" - Deb Bayliss - 9.11.13 - (Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang at Hagley Community Centre) ///

"Crackin' evening! Bev and the band were fab!" - Susanne Ivery - 9.11.13 - (Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang at Hagley Community Centre) ///

"I am writing to thank you for a superb evening of entertainment yesterday. I have had so many people who have been in touch to say how much they enjoyed it" - John Bate - Ashby Hastings Rotary Club - 19.10.13 - (Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang) ///

"Thanks again to you and your band for a terrific night for my 60th birthday party last Friday at Hamstead Social Club. A great night was had by all who attended. You and the band created a brilliant atmosphere." - Sharon Veale - 28.9.13 - (Bev Pegg and his Band) ///

"My wife and I recently went to Bradford-on-Avon Jazz Club to see an amazing act, Bev Pegg and his Jazz Band. Suffice to say neither my wife nor I have laughed so much for a long time. I hadn't realised that Bev was such a funny man as well as being a great musician. His jazz band was absolutely superb. He does Skiffle, he does Jazz, he does Rock 'n' Roll, he does Bluegrass. The name: Bev Pegg, don't forget it." - Brian Chalker presenter of "Same Roots, Different Fruits" on Somer Valley 97.5 FM - Monday 5th August 2013 - (Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz gang at Bradford-on-Avon Jazz Club on 2.8.13) ///

"What an excellent night! I had never seen Bev Pegg before - just a few clips on YouTube - and I was wondering what we were in for. As a bonus he had brought a few musicians with him, and so rather than just Bev Pegg, we had the Bev Pegg Band. There was John O'Connor on bass, Pete Hartley on violin and mandolin, and finally Roy Parry on guitar.
Bev Pegg took to the stage, on his own initially, to play The Cradley Heath Song, but not before chatting to the audience for a few minutes, during which time we were all won over completely. "I haven't done a folk club for about thirty years and the last time I came they all had beards and baggy sweaters - and that was just the women!" ... and so on. I'm not going to give away any more of his patter, but just like that joke you will have heard it all before. But to quote that famous Irish comedian "It's the way I tell them" -  and Bev Pegg tells them brilliantly with impeccable timing. He must one of the funniest performers we've ever had at the club. After five minutes, we didn't really care what the music was going to be like - we were in for a good evening. Anyway, when he played his first song, we were pretty sure that the music was going to be good as well. How many performers get everyone singing the chorus to their first song? Well he did!
Then came the band. Of course Bev took his time introducing them, once again getting the audience in stitches. Then he hesitated. "What shall we do? Oh, I know - a jazz number. Shall we do a jazz number?" They then blew us away with an amazing rendition of Sweet Georgia Brown, with the band doing the inevitable jazz-style soloing. Of course the Woodman (folk) audience weren't quite sure what to do, when confronted with jazz solos, but caught on after John O'Connor's bass solo and came up with a round of spontaneous applause. Unfortunately the Bev Pegg guitar solo and the Pete Hartley violin solo missed out on well deserved accolades, but now the audience knew what to do there was plenty of time for more spontaneous applause later in the evening - especially for the blistering Orange Blossom Special.
The range of music was exceptional. We had Bev Pegg's self-penned songs, including one he co-wrote with John Richards "Did You Like The Battle, Sir?", some country music, some gospel and of course jazz. The gospel song, "I'll Fly Away", a deceptively upbeat and cheerful song about death, was the one they ended the evening with, before the encore of "When We Went To Clent" which sent us all home happily singing. If I had to pick one song which stood out for me it would be "Did You Like The Battle, Sir?". Not only is it a great song, but we had a bit of the history behind the song as well, and then during the performance we had some incredible violin playing from Pete Hartley.
Throughout the night the songs were interspersed with jokes, reminiscing, and gentle humour resulting in one of the best evenings I can remember in a long a time - and we've had some excellent nights recently. The only questions remaining was why hasn't he been to the club before and will he be back? His answer to the first question was "well, nobody asked me .." and as for the second question. Yes! If you missed him this time around, keep watching the club diary for his return visit in 2014.
Support for the band was provided by Nothing to Prove, Barry Priest and Bryn Phillips (that's me!)

Bryn Phillips – The Woodman Folk Club – 21.6.13 ///

"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). ///

"You provided our club with a superb evening of entertainment at the Willersley Park Golf Club." - John Bate, Ashby Hastings Rotary Club - 30.10.10 - (Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang.) ///

"Thanks for everything last Friday. Everyone I spoke to enjoyed themselves and we raised a nice sum towards Parish Hall funds" - Derek Marks - 29.10.10 - (Bev Pegg - solo at Lindridge Parish Hall) ///

 "Last night, for whatever reason, I travelled to Henley not feeling in the party spirit. To be honest, I wasn't looking forward to an evening of Rock 'n' Roll. When it was time to leave, my hands were swollen with all of the clapping, some in time to the music, but mostly at the performance you and your band put on for us. What a wonderful night! I was quite refreshed. Thank you." - Alan Parks - 24.10.10 - (Bev Pegg and his Rock 'n' Roll Band at Henley-in-Arden) ///

 
"Thanks for the evening. It was just right for what we had in mind, and was very much enjoyed by the client which is the important thing" - Rachel Smith - Creative Director, Lakey Wells. - 13.10.10 - (Bev Pegg Bluegrass / Skiffle Trio). ///

 "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). ///

 
"Thanks for your large part in making it such a great evening." - Nigel Brown. 14.4.10. - (Bev Pegg Solo). ///

"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.

Bev Pegg: Ha, ha, yee ha!

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.
We had a packed house (a compliment to Bev's previous visits) and from my perch at the bar I could see the good time they were having. Yet again, the Abbey Jazz audience demonstrated that it will embrace every kind of music that's good music.
Thanks Bev, and thanks People!
Phil Probert. Abbey Jazz Club, Malvern. 12.4.09 ///

"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). ///

"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). ///

"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).///

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).  ///