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Poverty Aid UK
Benefit Gig - The Rocket, 01/11/01
"Last Thursday (01/11/01) I
went down to the Rocket (the pub attached to the Cockpit) for the first Poverty Aid UK Benefit gig
The gig was organised by PA volunteer and manager of the
band ‘10, 000 things’, David. The huge amount of hard work
he put in obviously paid off, the place was packed and all three bands were great. Also PA
UK received not only much needed funds, but tons of publicity…..
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Little Sister’s set, but am reliably informed they were really good. It was
a shame that more people didn’t make it earlier enough, but the place quickly filled
up in time for Mondo Sauve – a well known local band. I’m not quite sure
how to describe this lot! Sleazy and bizarre might be a start – but musically good
and extremely entertaining. The lead singer did a fantastic bare-chested sexy act on top
of the bar (the poor bar person ran away quick!) and then before we knew what was
happening was roaming round the audience very nearly naked – eeek! Oh, and he had a
great voice! My friend tells me he always tries to catch their gigs – now I know why,
fantastic entertainment if a little too close for comfort! |
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Headliners 10,000 things were superb, the
singer’s deep and powerful voice didn’t seem to fit his slight frame. They
sounded extremely professional, and I especially liked the HUGE bongo/percussion set which
as well as looking great really added to their sound. David tells me they’re going to
go all the way – well of course he would say that, but he might just be right. |
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The musical treats were followed by a quick
raffle in the bar, unfortunately a bit rushed and hard to hear as we were moved out of the
middle room so they could set up for Poptastic. However, prizes of champagne and Poverty Aid UK vouchers were happily snapped up and the
place was still crowded until it shut.
So. Well done to all the organisers, thanks for a great
night out, and thank you on behalf of Poverty Aid UK
to everyone who turned up.
Now, get yourselves down to Poverty Aid UK for some bargain furniture, clothes,
records and household goods! And watch out for all three bands – I know I will 'cos
they're all well worth a look." - Catherine Tonge
| The lead singer
of Mondo Suave got more naked as their performance progressed!! |
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*All pictures courtesy of
Brioney Campbell & Poverty Aid UK*
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