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7th February 2006
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FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH!

It looks like this year will be a very busy one, witk a UK and European tour as well as gigs in 
Norway and a return gig at the Gastro Blues Festival in Budapest, where we recorded the live Chris 
Farlowe album 'Hungary for the Blues, it will be nice to meet old friends again, it's a part of 
the job that we all like very much.

Adrian and Pam from the web site are coming over to Germany for the last few gigs in April so 
copious ammounts of ale will no doubt be consumed.

Any questions (only decent ones please) let us have them all the guys appreciate your interest so 
from us all here at Beaker Towers I hope to see you soon.

Norman

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5th February 2006
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2006 UK & EUROPE TOUR DATES WITH CHRIS FARLOWE UPDATED


The Norman Beaker Band set off for Europe, playing some 22 venues across Germany. This Spring Tour 
starts in Bonn at the Harmonie Club on March 22nd and ends in Kassel at the Fiasko on April 16th.
There's not much rest though, because 11 days later sees the start of the UK leg of the tour.

This part of the tour consists of 21 venues across the UK, including two dates north of the border 
in Scotland. It starts out at the Quayside Exchange on 27th April, and finishes with an appearance 
at the The Stables in Milton Keynes on May 28th.

So there's really no excuse for German and English fans to miss The Norman Beaker Band & Chris 
Farlowe this year!

Also just in: Budapest on July 2nd and the Maryport Festival on July 29th - Check the 'Tours' page 
for details. 

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1st December 2005
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FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH!

Hi

I thought it was time for an up date, I have been writing and recording a lot of new material some for ourselves and some with other artistes in mind, and of course gigging with Chris Farlowe.

We have a gig in Austria on 21st Dec which will be the equivalent of "works outing" it should be fun.

We have been mainly playing abroad this year promoting the "Hungary for the Blues " album, but we will be putting that right May, as well as similar German tour next year with 20 date UK tour, of course you can always check the dates on this web site, which is administered by Adrian and Pam to whom I owe a big thank you for all their hard work.

As always if you want to get in touch just sign the guest book, all the guys love to hear from you.

Have a great Christmas and I look forward to seeing you somewhere in the New Year.

Norman
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30th November 2005
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UK TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING 2006 WITH CHRIS FARLOWE

The Norman Beaker Band kick spring 2006 with a 20 gig UK tour with their old mate: Chris Farlowe.

Starting at the Hailsham Pavilion on 29th April, to the Black Horse Festival in Hampshire on May 29th.

Book early to avoid dissapointment!17th June 2005.

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9th July 2005
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FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH!

It's been a while since I kept you up to speed with life in Beakerland, I'm busy writing and recording at the moment for what I am sure will grow into a new album.
We have been mainly performing in Europe this year but we will be around your way later in the year.

On July 14th, myself and the guys will be celebrating over copious amounts of ale our 10th Anniversary of playing with Chris Farlowe, my how time goes by.
We have enjoyed every minute of it, I hope you lot have too.

It was nice to see my old mate Jack Bruce back doing what he does best (stealing Eric's thunder), bless him and it's great to see him fighting fit again.

Don't forget if you want to contact the guest book, rest assured me and the gang read them all and we are very grateful for the feedback and support you have always shown us.

See yer later

Norman
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10th June 2005
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HUNGARY FOR THE BLUES - LIVE

The Norman Beaker Band play on Chris Farlowe's NEW CD ... and it's LIVE! 

The album features Norman and the boyz playing on 14 live tracks. 12 recorded in Hungary in 2000 and 2 recorded in Germany in 2004.

As usual the NBB play a range of great songs with Chris with some fantastic guitar from Norman.

Someone, not a million miles away derived the CD title 'Hungary for the Blues'. The CD also includes some interesting photos of the NBB! Hmmm

Track listings can be found on the 'Discography page'.

The CD costs £13.99 including postage & packing and is available through Chris Farlowe's web site (www.chrisfarlowe.co.uk).
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21st January 2005
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NBB CELEBRATE CHRIS FARLOWE'S 50 YEARS.

2005 promises to be a very special year for NBB and their old friend Chris Farlowe. This year Chris will have been working in the music business no less that fifty years! 

Plenty is in store this year, as The Norman Beaker Band celebrate with Chris and his amazing achievement. Spring and Autumn tours are planned throughout the UK and Europe.

Check the 'Tours' page for the latest.
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18th December 2004
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DICK HECKSTALL - SMITH sadly passed away.


It is with great sadness that I have heard today about the death of one of my long time musical associates and good friend DICK HECKSTALL - SMITH. He passed away on 17th Dec after a long illness.

We had many great times together playing with Jack Bruce
Herbie Goins and No Mystery, the place won't be the same without him.
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15th December 2004
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FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH!


I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy Christmas and great New Year from all of the band and Pam & Adrian at the web site.

We have recently returned from a 7 week 40 date tour of Germany,Belgium, Austria & Poland.

It was a great experience to play in Poland the audiences were wonderfully appreciative and we hope to go back there very soon. 

As usual we met some wonderful people at the gigs.
If you want to contact any members of the band please use the guest book we love to hear from you.

Next year will be the 50th year of Chris Farlowes musical career and we will be playing a lot of gigs in celebration of the fact, so keep checking the web site.

We are also hopefully going to be collaborating with Miller Anderson with a new venture still to be confirmed, and also some more German dates in April.

Norman
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24th May 2004.
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FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH!


It has been a busy year so far. After the very enjoyable Hitmakers tour we went straight off to Scandinavia - there were one or two problems with organization, but this is the 'blues' after all!

On the 21st June (which as you all know is my birthday!), I have been asked to appear at the Royal Albert Hall in a tribute to the late and very great Lonnie Donegan.

Lonnie was inspirational and encouraged me a lot in the beginning. As a ten year old, I won a talent contest and appeared on Lonnie's show and since then he has always shown a great interest in my career. Myself and millions of others will miss him and his amazing enthusiasm. Full details of the tribute which is taking place at the Albert Hall are on the 'tours' page.

We have just returned from Moscow after playing a concert with both Miller Anderson and Chris Farlowe. Thankfully this time, it was a bit warmer than on our previous visit and a great time was had by all.

In September we will be touring throughout the UK and a long European tour follows in October and Novemeber which will include dates in Germany and Poland. Details to follow soon.

I hope to see you at one of the gigs, we love to hear from you so sign the guestbook as we check the messages regularly.

Norman
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3rd April 2004.
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SCANDINAVIA TOUR

Norman and the Band have finished the Hitmakers Tour, and with barely a pause to catch their breath are off to Scandinavia on 11 April with Chris Farlowe in tow for a series of gigs in Norway and Sweden. See the tour page for details.

Norm and the Beaker Band also feature on several tracks on Chris Farlowe's new CD release, 'Rock and Roll Soldier - Anthology 1970 - 2004'. Full details are on Chris' site www.chrisfarlowe.co.uk

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2nd February 2004.
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NORMAN BEAKER BAND starts HIT MAKERS TOUR with CHRIS FARLOWE, CHIP HAWKES, DAVE DEE AND CLIFF BENNETT !!

Today sees Norm and the Band packing their suitcases and starting a thirty eight venue tour down the length and breath of Great Britain and Ireland.  Advance warning has been circulated to the landlords of the nearest decent pub at each venue, advising them to stock up on fine ale and pork scratchings.  

The Band line up for these dates includes Beaker Band regulars, Dave Bladwin (Keyboards), Paul Burgess (Drums)  and Damien Hand (Sax) and guests, Bob Lovett (Trumpet) and Russell Milton (Bass).

It should be a great night of nostalgia and fine music.  So stop pretending to be too young to remember the sixties and get yourselves along to a gig near you! 

See the 'Tours' page for details...

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25th August 2003.
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NORMAN BEAKER BAND with CHRIS FARLOWE on TOTP2 !!

Tune into BBC2's 'Top Of The Pops 2' on Tue September 23rd to see Norman and the guys perform three songs with Chris Farlowe.

One of these tracks was "I'll Leave The Light On", which is Chris' new single release. The other tracks are: "Handbags & Gladrags" and "Out Of Time" 

The single is on sale NOW at: HMV and VIRGIN record stores, so get down there and buy it!!

Sales count towards the charts, so they could be on TOTP1 if you get a move on! Also don't forget to ask for it as a request at Radio 2 and your local stations.

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31th July 2003.
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The Norman Beaker Band recorded yesterday with Chris Farlowe for the BBC's 'Top Of The Pops 2' programme!

The programme is currently transmitted at 6.20pm on BBC2 on Tues/Weds, so keep your eyes out for it!

They recorded three songs: Handbags & Gladrags, I'll Leave The Light On and Out Of Time.

We were fortunate to be invited along to the filming to support our heroes, as did Pam & John Henderson. Maybe you might see us on the tele as well!

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13th May 2003.
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Norman and the lads are in Germany at the moment with Chris Farlowe on the 'Farlowe That! 'tour. Chris Farlowe's new single 'I'll Leave the Light On' (Del503S) is released on 19 May with the Beaker Band providing the backing. You will have to buy this one from the shops as it isn't available on-line, so be sure to order lots of copies from your local record store and don't forget to send in your requests to Radio 2 to get it plenty of airtime!

Norman and the lads also feature on Miller Anderson's new CD, 'Bluesheart' which is available from www.deliciousrecords.co.uk 

Last but not least, some exiting news on the tour front in that the Norman Beaker Band will be providing the backing for the legendary Dave Edmunds on some dates in Europe in June, July and August. 

See the 'Tours' page for details...

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25th February 2003.
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Tour dates for the forthcoming 'Farlowe That!' tour have just been announced for Germany. There are also some extra UK dates and some gigs with Van Morrison.

See the 'Tours' page for details...

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20th February 2003.
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The NBB are currently recording with Miller Anderson at KD's studio, Chiswick, where Miller's new CD is taking shape. This CD will be available from Delicious Records.

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19th February 2003.
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'Farlowe That!' is CHRIS FARLOWE's new CD featuring the Norman Beaker Band.

The new CD will be available from the beginning of March 2003.
It can be purchased from Delicious Records or in the Shop at www.chrisfarlowe.co.uk

The album contains 14 tracks, we also have our review on the 'Reviews' page.

FARLOWE THAT!

1. TROUBLE 
2. SENDING ME ANGELS 
3. A MATTER OF TIME 
4. LET'S GET TOGETHER 
5. I'LL LEAVE THE LIGHT ON 
6. AIN'T NO BIG DEAL 
7. LONESOME WHISTLE 
8. AS LONG AS I CAN SEE THE LIGHT 
9. SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD 
10. LIVING IT DOWN 
11. NINA 
12. I'LL SING THE BLUES FOR YOU 
13. BORDERLINE 
14. ONLY YOU 

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25th December 2002.
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NEW CHRIS FARLOWE CD DUE OUT FOR 2003

Brilliant NEWS: Chris Farlowe & The Norman Beaker Band are presently recording a NEW CD which will be available in 2003.

Check the 'Reviews' page for the latest on what's happening.
Revisit this NEWS page for all regular updates.

Merry Xmas Beakered by a Happy New Year from all at www.normanbeakerband.com

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13th November 2002.
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Two 2003 gigs added for the Norman Beaker Band & Chris Farlowe with Van Morrison

10th & 11th January at the Barbican Centre in York
Ticket box office 01904-656688

See 'TOUR DATES' for the latest details..

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26th October 2002.
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Two more gigs added for the Norman Beaker Band & Chris Farlowe with Van Morrison

29th November at the City Hall in Sheffield
6th December at the Warwick Arts Centre in Warwick

See 'TOUR DATES' for the latest details..

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25th September 2002.
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Check out the Reviews page for our latest review including some photos on THE NORMAN BEAKER BAND with CHRIS FARLOWE at Beverley & Ripley earlier on this year, 12th & 13th July, 2002

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6th September 2002.
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Two more gigs added for The Norman Beaker Band & Chris Farlowe with Van Morrison

1st October at The Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth
2nd October at Colston Hall in Bristol

Venue details for October's European Tour just announced with Chris Farlowe

10th to 27th October


See 'TOUR DATES' for all the details.. 
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