80Degrees

………is almost there. Jason Gale has mixed 6 of the 12 songs and is rapidly becoming the “5th Beatle” or in our case the “6th 80 Degree”……………or something.

Jason’s input into the album is significant and we look forward to presenting it to the public in early April.

………had a representative at our gig last Sunday 14th February. They wish to promote 80 Degrees as we are happy to endorse this excellent organisation. The Globe at Frogmore is an excellent venue and the band look forward to many more gigs there  in the future.

…..is being mixed in London by Jason Gale. The finished product should be done by the end of February and available during April. We are considering having a ‘launch’ party and would be open to ideas as to which venue. Of the possibles, The Union at Saltash would be good as it is the band’s ’spiritual’ home. Send me some ideas!

……the band has been considering playing smaller venues to open up the possibility of attracting an even bigger fan base and this new idea took shape last Sunday at the Launceston Arms, Launceston.  Andy Hedges substituted the full drum kit for an electronic ‘pad’ and the band fitted into a much smaller space. The atmosphere was great and the band tight. This is a different approach and worked really well.

……………from the band and grateful thanks to all who supported 80 Degrees in 2009.

………the album, remember that?……..is coming along nicely thank you. It’s being mixed in London by Jason Gale using some top class software unavailable to us here at present. Timescale… err ….soon?

……..are under construction. Andy Hedges is about to finish a song with a working title of ‘Trust’ as is Derek with a working title of ‘Wise Words From A Wise Man’. Derek & Rob’s first collaboration ‘Pigeons On The Roof’ is ready for rehearsal as is Derek’s ‘1959′ and ‘Blue Suit’. OMG, the talent!!!!

….are coming in steadily again for next year. We are again pushing for festivals and local radio to enhance the bands reputation.

…….has settled into her new home in Cambridge and will be there for the forseeable future. Hope to get her back sometime before I retire.

The Lansdowne at Dawlish has stepped in to replace the lost Fortescue gig, albeit one week later. See you there on 14th November