Hi All, great gig at Rylands in Warrington last Saturday, Tommy was on good form, wowed them with some dynamic drumming in Wipe Out; where does he get the energy from.
At the Kick And Donkey in Ormskirk tonight hope to see you there.
Rock On Ricky.
Friday, 5 August 2011
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
All Quiet On The Western Front
Hello, how are you all; other than my weekly stints of open mic nights at the Weld Blundell pub in Lydiate, it has been very quiet as late. The last Topspots gig was at The Martin Inn out in the countryside near Burscough, good traditional pub this and me and the band had a good night. With a re booked promised, I look forward to returning in the not to distant future.
Following the gig I flew off with Dotty to Majorca for a week, what a great place, we had a whale of a time. Couldn't escape the Weld Blundell though, walking through the hotel we bumped into a couple of girls who are regulars at the open mic night, they were crazy! had us up on the karaoke till all hours, just got back home and I'm knackered, need a weeks rest to get over it.
The open mic nights continue every Wednesday night (8pm) with help from my old friends; bass player Dave May from Mark Peters & The Silhouettes, drummer Kenny Webb and guitarist Allen, a good evening is promised for all. Keith from the Tospots sometimes calls in and we get a good support from the original Mersey Beat muso's.
The Next Topspots gig is on 30th July at Ryland Sports Club in Warrington, hope to see you there. Rock On! Ricky.
Following the gig I flew off with Dotty to Majorca for a week, what a great place, we had a whale of a time. Couldn't escape the Weld Blundell though, walking through the hotel we bumped into a couple of girls who are regulars at the open mic night, they were crazy! had us up on the karaoke till all hours, just got back home and I'm knackered, need a weeks rest to get over it.
The open mic nights continue every Wednesday night (8pm) with help from my old friends; bass player Dave May from Mark Peters & The Silhouettes, drummer Kenny Webb and guitarist Allen, a good evening is promised for all. Keith from the Tospots sometimes calls in and we get a good support from the original Mersey Beat muso's.
The Next Topspots gig is on 30th July at Ryland Sports Club in Warrington, hope to see you there. Rock On! Ricky.
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Shipping News
Hello, back on board at the Ship Inn at Haskayne on Saturday last saw The Topspots in fine form, in fact I don't remember Keith and Kel having a better night. Aided and abetted by dep drummer Kenny Webb acting as standing in for Tommy Limb who was away on family business; Kenny did a terrific job and with thanks to him; the band was cookin'
The Inn was not as busy as last time we played there but on a night when the "Britains Got Talent" final was on the tele and after a wonderfully warm summers day I'm sure that both caused enough distraction for; getting yer feet up and after a glass of wine or two not wanting to move. Still a good night was had by all.
We welcome Tommy back for our next gig which is on Friday 17th June at the Martin Inn nr Burscough.
See you there.
Ricky
The Inn was not as busy as last time we played there but on a night when the "Britains Got Talent" final was on the tele and after a wonderfully warm summers day I'm sure that both caused enough distraction for; getting yer feet up and after a glass of wine or two not wanting to move. Still a good night was had by all.
We welcome Tommy back for our next gig which is on Friday 17th June at the Martin Inn nr Burscough.
See you there.
Ricky
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Long May She Sail
Hello Everybody, following the new line ups successful first gig at Ormskirk's Kick & Donkey pub, me and the Topspots had a return gig at the Ship Inn. The band last played this venue on New Years Eve and had a great time.
Situated on the banks of the Leeds & Liverpool canal at Haskayne midway between Southport and my home town Maghull, The Ship is an atmospheric old traditional inn, serving great food together with providing weekly entertainment.
Everybody and his dog turned up, our retired guitarist Keith Dodd and his wife Maja, friends Kenny, Alan, Nick and his wife, Kels wife Cathy, Tommy's friend Jackie, Marianne and Bill, Mike from Shooter, Keith's wife Ange and not forgetting my good lady; Dot. After a great days weather, the canal side pub drew a good crowd who were up and ready for a great night out.
Starting with a couple of instrumentals; Telstar followed by Apache, The Topspots were in fine form and after my usual intro (a blues guitar scat by Keith) we ripped into Mean Woman Blues, they were dancing between the tables and never stopped till last orders was gone and it was time to go home. Me and the Topspots are re booked at The Ship on Saturday 4th June, try to get along I can promise you you'll have a great night.
Be there or be square.
Ricky.
Situated on the banks of the Leeds & Liverpool canal at Haskayne midway between Southport and my home town Maghull, The Ship is an atmospheric old traditional inn, serving great food together with providing weekly entertainment.
Everybody and his dog turned up, our retired guitarist Keith Dodd and his wife Maja, friends Kenny, Alan, Nick and his wife, Kels wife Cathy, Tommy's friend Jackie, Marianne and Bill, Mike from Shooter, Keith's wife Ange and not forgetting my good lady; Dot. After a great days weather, the canal side pub drew a good crowd who were up and ready for a great night out.
Starting with a couple of instrumentals; Telstar followed by Apache, The Topspots were in fine form and after my usual intro (a blues guitar scat by Keith) we ripped into Mean Woman Blues, they were dancing between the tables and never stopped till last orders was gone and it was time to go home. Me and the Topspots are re booked at The Ship on Saturday 4th June, try to get along I can promise you you'll have a great night.
Be there or be square.
Ricky.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Bye Bye Doddie
Hello, bad news I'm afraid, our long standing lead guitarist Keith Dodd, has retired from the band. Keith has had health problems and has decided to call it a day, we wish him and his wife Maja well. Although Keith has retired from the road he will still be making appearances with the jam bands at Merseycats and Merseyrats.
The remaining four piece line-up, with Keith Hubbard now taking over all guitar duties, had their first gig at The Kick & Donkey Inn near Ormskirk on Friday last.(1st April 2011)
The Kick & Donkey is a fine pub with excellent hosts; Andy & Sandra, great food and a friendly atmosphere. The enthusiastic audience ensured that the band had a fab first night and we are now looking forward to the next gig at The Ship Inn Haskayne near Ormskirk on Saturday 23rd April see you there, Ricky.
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Friday, 27 August 2010
Mersey legends came to see us.
Hi All, another great night Saturday last, The venue was Old Swan Conservative Club in West Derby, Liverpool. The night got of to great start with resident duo Kenny and Frank, what great voices, worth entrance fee alone. The Topspots where on top form and it was nice to see Mersey Beat legends Karl Terry and Earl Preston at the gig and thanks to the club and committee for their hospitality.
See you soon, Keep on Rockin'.
Ricky.
See you soon, Keep on Rockin'.
Ricky.
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