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GREEN RAY NEWS.
22nd February 2010. Just a quickie to update you on a couple of date changes for gigs at the Plough Inn. Saturday March the 13th has now been cancelled & put back to April the 10th (Saturday) plus support from Rostock.. The April the 6th (Tuesday) gig has been cancelled to accomodate this change...Apologies.
Stay Groovy Jeff....
28th January 2010. Well, after bouts of illness in the camp over Christmas, I can now confirm that things are back to some sort of normality. The band will be back at the Plough on the 2nd of Feb and have a rearranged gig on the 12th of Feb at the Ilford Sports and Social Club. This is followed by two gigs in March at The Plough Inn Walthamstow, the first being the 2nd and a Saturday night slot on the 13th. We will have a support act for that one. Those eagle eyed music lovers amongst you may have caught sight of Ken in his Man band days on the Beeb’s Guitar Heroes programme’s over Xmas. The first time I’ve seen that since it was aired back in the Seventies. Splendid stuff from a splendid band. Oh Happy days indeed.........
Keep it Green.
Peace Jeff.
16th December 2009. Seasons greetings to all...
Hope you enjoyed the Xmas gig and the band would like to apologise to those who made it expecting a full line up. Ken was missing due to the dreaded swine flu, stand in bass player James doing a fine dep but we rallied and got through OK ish!
Ken is recovering OK now and should be able to resume for this Fridays gig at the Redbridge Green Fair Music Club, 486 High Rd Ilford. I just recently confirmed our regular spot again at the Plough and we kick off again on the 5/1/10 next year. We shall be adding extra gigs on the weekends of some months so please check for these dates and I shall post when I get them......
Wishing you all a merry crimbo..
Keep on coming to support the Ray........
Peace & love.
Jeff.
16th September 2009. As I mentioned on the last post, a few changes to up and coming gigs at the Plough Inn. October will be as usual on the 6th, Novembers takes place on the 14th being a Saturday night (so no excuses). The Ray will be supported by Trad Arr. ,we should kick off around 9pm ‘ish. Decembers gig will now take place on the 11th (Friday night) and this will be our XMAS BASH and hopefully have a few guests etc. for that one, so try to make it along and show your support for these gigs.
As always, Stay Green. Jeff.
27th August 2009. Hope you all had a good summer and it was good to see a few of you at the Barry Melton gig. It’s been a tad quiet, but we are hoping to arrange an Xmas gig soon and we resume our gigs at the Plough Inn on the 1st of September, where we can all exchange Festival and holiday tales etc.,...
Stay Green Jeff...........
19th May 2009.
A few bits to tell you all about......
June’s gig at the Plough Inn has been moved to a Friday Night being the 5th. This has been done for those that can’t make the Tuesday slots. Malcolm Morley will be special guest for the evening so no excuses!!! The band will be joining up with old friend Barry Melton, in July for Barry’s only London gig. It will take place on the 15th of July at the Sheepwalk, which is in Leytonstone High Road, Leytonstone, London. There maybe some other dates and I will keep you posted on any developments if they happen. Hopefully a few summer gigs will roll in, so keep an eye on the news page for any updates. Hope to see you all on the 5th of June.
Until then , Keep it Green..
Jeff
6th April 2009. Just a reminder, please note that all gigs at the Plough Inn Walthamstow take place on the first available Tuesday of each month, this month being the 7th. I’ve had a few e-mails recently asking if the gig is on (which it is) and rather than keep putting posts up, then please just remember the above info. if there is a cancellation we will do our best to let you know a.s.a.p
Also, Malcolm Morley will be making a return visit to the Plough Inn on the 25th of April (Saturday). Malcolm will again be joined by Hope Grant, with a promise to include more of Malcolm’s back catalogue of material. For more info then please go to our News/Promotions page
Keep it Green. Jeff.
23rd January 2009. A few up and coming gigs to tell you about...........
13th Feb 2009. The Klinker Club @Chances. 399 Tottenham High Road.
19th March 2009. The Klinker Club @ The Cross Kings, York Way, London N1
On the 13th of March the band will be playing in Ilford - details to follow. July will see the band joining forces with old friend Barry Melton for some gigs - details will be posted when dates have been arranged.
As I mentioned in the last post, I can now confirm that we have a date for the Malcolm Morley gig being 27th of February at the Plough Inn, so come along and support this one. Please see our News/Promotions page for more details.
Stay Green..Jeff.
10th January 2008. Happy New Year one and all. Sadly this coming Tuesday’s gig at The Plough Inn has had to be cancelled due to a booking mix up! So apologies from us and everyone concerned. However we will be back to our regular slot commencing on the 3rd of February.
Our intrepid News Hound Mr Richard Gould recently sent me this Link www.headheritage.co.uk/unsung/review/1934 Nice to know that Mr Cope enjoyed the Band. How about a support slot on any coming gigs!! Shame he didn’t play it at the time of its release though!
See you in Feb. Till then keep it Green... Jeff
18th December 2008. First, seasons greetings to one and all. Hope you all enjoyed the Xmas gig at The Plough last Friday. A few snippets to tell you about before we indulge in mass drinking and eating sessions!
A New CD release ’Live at the Classic Rock Club’, on which the band are joined by Nick Soloman of ‘Bevis Frond’ fame for which you can order your copy from the online Effigy shop, for a bargain price of £6.49.
A slight break with tradition - we will be back at the Plough Inn on Jan the 13th, then back to the usual first Tuesday of the month thereafter. Those who enjoyed Malcolm’s gigs with the Ray will be pleased to know that I’m currently putting together a solo evening with Malcolm and friends which should happen in February, so stay tuned for that one. While on the subject, we have just put up a review of the Xmas Gig at The Plough 12 Dec 2008 written by our very own R.(Santa’s little helper) Gould. Cheers for that Richard! Just click on the link to read or access via the Green Ray Live section. So here we are getting ready to slip into our 5th year at the Plough so let’s hope for more gigs etc.,
Thanks for your support and keep turning up you lot .... Merry Crimbo!!
Keep it Green. Jeff.
12th November 2008.
Forthcoming Gigs:
25th November at the Klinka Club, Maggies bar, 92 Church Street, Stoke Newington, London N16.
12th December at the Plough Inn, Walthamstow. This will be The Green Ray’s Christmas Bash with Special Guest Malcolm Morley.
Well, we hope you enjoyed the last few gigs that the guys played. As you can see above there are a couple of dates for your diary. As we fast approach the season to be jolly we usually have a Friday Night in December at The Plough Inn and this year it will be on the 12th. Please note that the usual Tuesday gig scheduled for 2nd December has been cancelled and replaced by the Christmas Bash with Malcolm Morley on Friday the 12th. Being on a Friday night we get the benefit of later licensing hours so we will start around 9.15pm and the doors open at 8.30pm. So expect longer sets and a bit of jamming between both sets of artists. A measly £5.00 for a great nights entertainment, so how can you resist? For details of how to get there, then just go to The Plough Inn’s website at : www.theploughinne17.co.uk
Merry Crimbo to you all and Keep It Green!
Jeff.
13th October 2008. Added review plus photographs of At The Plough Inn 7/Oct/2008 with Malcolm Morley to the Green Ray Live section.
23rd September 2008. Did you enjoy the summer? Well, what can you say? The guys returned on the 2nd September and were on blistering form. Richard brandishing ye olde Stratocaster which had just been serviced and wow.. did the man give it a good going over!...
Now, are you paying attention? October 7th at the Plough Inn - Green Ray plus special guest Malcolm Morley. Yep, Malcolm Morley! Malcolm will be performing a support set so please arrive early for this one.
8.30pm should be fine. For all those who’ve been wondering what Malcolm has been up to in recent days, well now’s your chance to find out. I’m sure we shall have a great night’s music ahead of us so please come along and support this one. £5.00 admission. Miss it and miss out!
Keep it Green!
Jeff
2nd July 2008. Summers finally here!!! Well folks, as I’m writing this update I have just received and e-mail from former HELP YOURSELF bassist Paul Burton’s wife Tina. She asks that if anyone out there has any photos of Paul with the HELP’s and ICEBERG can you please get in touch via this web site (e-mail info@senzatempo.co.uk ). Please check our Help Yourself's Gallery first to make sure that we haven’t already got them. Thanks.
Green Ray’s recent gigs with Barry (The Fish) Melton went off smoothly with their show at The Musician venue in Leicester being the highlight. Sadly, a couple of Festival gigs were cancelled. However, a splendid time was had by all at the gig at The Classic Rock Club in Cheshunt. The PLOUGH gigs are as wonderful as ever and it’s nice to see attendance’s growing at The Plough each time, so please keep supporting the ‘Ray and tell all your friends too!
While on the subject of the Plough, please note that there will be no gig in August as we are all going off to our country retreats to “get it together” and enjoy a long earned rest. However we will be back on 2nd September at the Plough tanned, rested and ready to roll!! Until then have a great Summer and happy holidays!
24th March 2008. LOST IN FRANCE. A quick update for you popickers! Due to a band member swanning off on Holiday ,wont mention who, but have a good time ! Simon,(DONT TELL HIM YOUR NAME PIKE!) the next Plough gig has been changed and will now take place on the 15th of April, with support from Martin James. We have added a Picture Gallery to the HELP YOURSELF section with some interesting bits and bobs that are worth looking into, with more to come............
GIGS
15th April. The Plough Inn.
25th April. The Loaded Dog. Leytonstone High Rd at 8pm.
Be Good. Jeff.
18th February 2008. Please note that the gig originally set for 4th March has now been moved to the 11th March. So don’t turn up on the 4th as we won’t be there!
19th January 2008. First up, Happy New Year to one and all. Thanks for all your support last year. The guys really appreciate it and hope to see you all real soon. I must apologise for not including the recent Classic Rock gig at Cheshunt in the gig news page, due to Christmas madness and work. No excuses, slapped wrist time - just forgot to list it! Anyhow I know that the Newman Brothers recorded the show and if the quality is good enough then there could be a possible CD release. More on that as we get the info.
Reflecting on last year, the band had a steady run of gigs throughout the tear, a few festival appearances, some joint gigs with Barry Melton plus playing with Deke Leonard’s Iceberg - a review of which written by intrepid reporter Richard Gould can be read by following this link to our Green Ray Live section. Thanks once again Rich.
Our regular monthly slot at The Plough has been quite well attended throughout the year and continues on again this year, but more on that later. I’d like to thank our support bands for their services last year, especially “Mouthful of Grass” and “The T-Project”. Also thanks to Bruv Ed for keeping the website up to date.
Ok, on to this year 2008. This year sees the 40th anniversary of The MAN Band and hopefully there will be some celebratory gigs lined up. Speaking to Deke Leonard at the Plough when he appeared not too long ago, he was hopeful that something special will happen and that hopefully past members such as Ken Whaley and Malcolm Morley may be asked to participate. If anything does transpire then I will post info here as soon as I get it.
As mentioned earlier, our monthly Plough gig on first Tuesday of the month slot kicks off on February 5th where the guys will be supported by Martin James and the next appearance will be on 11th March (not the 4th as originally stated) where the support will be T for the Wicked. So we hope to see you all in a few weeks time.
Keep it green!
Jeff.
4th October 2007 Just a quickie to let you know that the bands next two gigs at the Plough Inn have been put forward a week, so October’s gig will be on the 9th, and November’s will be on the 13th, So don’t turn up on the dates listed as we wont be there!!
The Ray will be supporting old friend Sean Tyla (The Tyla Gang) on the 10th of October at the 100 Club ,Oxford St, London. Arrive no later than 8.45 to catch the guys on this one.
The Ray will also be supporting Deke Leonards Iceberg at The Plough Inn on Saturday 17th November.
Keep it Green !
Jeff
3rd September 2007 Summers nearly over - did it ever happen? The Summer of Love Gig and the dates with Barry (Melton) went along fairly smoothly, a highlight being the Plough show with Barry with some great music and everybody having a fun time. And as an added bonus Nick from The Bevis Frond joined the guys for a rousing last number. These guys should get into a studio together. I’m sure the results would be great!
I’ve added a new review from our roving eye reporter Richard Gould which can be read at At the Plough Inn 03/07/2007 and will be adding some Photos to the Gallery from the Plough gig soon. Speaking of which, we are back to our resident Tuesday spot at The Plough Inn on the 4th of Sept where The Ray will be supported by Martin James and their next appearance there will be Tuesday 2nd October with support to be confirmed and thereafter, so our batteries being recharged we hope to see you all over the next few gigs.
Keep It Green Jeff.
17th June 2007
GREEN RAY SELL OUT GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL!
Well almost!! Not long now until the Ray bus makes its way down the Motorway to play on the Green Stage on the 23rd. Check for appearance time, those who have mortgaged their houses for a ticket!! And hopefully they will be playing on other stages over the course of the weekend, Let’s hope for plenty of Rays of sunshine !!
JULY SHOULD BE A HOT ONE!
A few to let you know about this month.
3rd at The Plough Inn Walthamstow, at our regular spot on the Tuesday the guys will be joined by The Tea Project
GET YOUR WOODSTOCK GUITAR PICKS HERE!!
The 5th of July. The Plough inn Walthamstow. The Ray will be joined by the wonderful Mr Barry (the Fish) Melton, for an evenings entertainment of music and tall tales. Try not to miss this one. No support act on this gig so be early to catch them...
SUMMER OF LOVE 40th Party..
Hawkhurst .Kent.
Limited number of tickets for this gig that sees The Ray with Barry Melton, The Cosmic Charlies, and our old buddies The Urban Spacemen, for a special celebration event. Contact chris@deadeasy.co.uk for more details of this event.
HOLLAND BOUND ?
A possibility of a gig in Amsterdam,” The Cannabis Festival !!” Cheech & Chong tour bus mmm! Sounds wonderful! More on that soon........
Keep it Green........
Jeff..
17 March 07 It’s been a busy month or so for The Ray with some solid performances at the recent run of gigs just passed. As I mentioned on the last post I can now confirm that they will be appearing at this years Glastonbury Festival on the 23rd of June on the Green Stage! at 16.00 hours or 4 o’clock to us philistines. Just added some reviews from our roving eye Mr Richard Gould to the Green Ray Live Reviews page plus a review of the DVD (thanks again Rich) at our Green Ray Live - 2 DVD set. page.
The Third of April gig at the Plough the Guys will be joined by Ed, Hands & Pete! Sadly not Albert Lee! Should be fun, hope to see a few of you then....Keep it Green Jeff.
24th January 2007. A Happy New Year etc., to you all l hope, before I give you our latest update:
I’d just like to thank the band for all of last years shows; the Xmas gig at the Plough turned into a tribute to a Manband + Ray fan, Dave who sadly passed away. His Family and friends would like to pass on their thanks to the band and Nick from The Bevis Frond for lightening their load..... Ok onto 2007 and gigs are starting to roll in, so here goes........
Jan 27th .The Standard Music Venue, Blackhorse Rd Walthamstow. Guests of T 4 The Wicked, around 9pm ish !
Feb 6th The Plough Inn Walthamstow . www.theploughinne17.co.uk
(Now into our third year, and the first tuesday of the month there after.)
Feb 18th .The Legion Club. Neath
Feb 23rd. The Klinka Klub. The Blackhorse. Wedmore St London N19 8pm onwards.
March 2nd. The 100 Club Oxford St London. Supporting Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash.
March 6th The Plough Inn. Walthamstow...
Possible appearance at Glastonbury, The Green Tent ! T.B.C.
WELL THAT’S IT FOR NOW .STAY GROOVY !! JEFF.
14th November 2006 The festive season is not far off now so some news to bring you some good cheer!! The guys at www.effigymusic.co.uk have a release date of the 20th November for the release of the live two D.V.D. set. You can pre order from them now, price £13.99 and they will despatch as soon as possible. We will be stocking a few copies and we should have them for the up and coming gigs that I’m about to tell you about below 
We also have a review of The Green Ray’s latest album BACK FROM THE EDGE written by Richard Gould which you can read by just clicking on the link Back From The Edge Review
Please note that the Tuesday the 5th of December at the Plough Inn has been moved to the 15th December, Friday night .. Keep it Green - Jeff.. 
Up and coming gigs.See also our Green Ray Live page.
25th November The Inn on the Green, Ladbrooke Grove, London as Special Guests of Nik Turners space ritual .net
15th December The Plough Inn, Wood St, Walthamstow. Tel 08503-7419. A Christmas bash with special guests, and things!! Please note that this has replaced the Tuesday the 5th gig so dont turn up as we wont be there!!
27th January 2007.The Standard Music Venue. Blackhorse Rd, Walthamstow as Special guests of T 4 the Wicked. Doors 8.30 pm.
1st October 2006 The recent run of gigs went rather smoothly, meeting up with old friends Iceberg at the Plough and Ken informed me that The Barry Melton Show went rather well and they were joined by Robyn Hitchcock for a number and the whole thing finished off with the OKEY COKEY !!! PSYCH FREAKOUT!
News of an up and comning d.v.d. release from our friends at Effigy Music who are just putting the final touches to a live two d.v.d.set with one show with Barry Melton filmed at the Patti Pavillion last year and one from the Rayners from this year. Having had a sneak preview they’re well worth buying, and you can get the latest news on when it will be released from www.effigymusic.co.uk/ and check out thier other goodies for sale. Hopefully these will be available at gigs and hopefully we will be stocking a few....
Keep it Green!
Jeff
1st August 2006. Yes, it’s out now! Dance Around Your Maypoles.!!! The New GREEN RAY CD Release entitled On The Edge.
Tracklisting................1.Swedish Detective Movie. 2.Back from the edge. 3.Now. 4.All my tears. 5.Moody Greens.
6.Breaking down. 7.Breathe. 8.Ghosts. 9.Silver Ring. 10.Before the Fall.
To place an order for a copy please E-mail Pete at: thegreenrayband@blueyonder.co.uk
27/05/06 Work on the New CD is at final mixing stages at present and Ken informs me its gone really well and the title of the new opus will be.. OnThe Edge ...A couple of gigs with the Man Band coming up next weekend. Green Ray will be playing their regular first Tueday at The Plough Inn on June the 6th with guest Martin James; the July spot will be cancelled due to the World Cup coverage. There is a possibility that The Ray may be playing with Barry Melton at the Cavern Club In Liverpool ! yea, yea yea! and I will keep you informed if this is going to happen. Keep it Green.
You can also listen to sample tracks from the ‘RAY’s previous album ‘FRAGILE WORLD’ below:
 For details of how to obtain this CD then please E-Mail
info@senzatempo.co.uk
Record Collector Magazine reviewed the Fragile World album in its April 2005 edition and gave it a 4 star (out of 5) review and called it “A find”.
The Ptolematic Terrascope Magazine reviewed the album in their March 2005 edition. You can read the reviews on our What the papers say page.
Listen to short samples of the tracks from the Fragile World album by clicking on each sound icon.
Track 1. Swain’s Green.
Track 2. Really.
Track 3. So Much More.
Track 4. Barking.
Track 5. Fragile World.
Track 6. Dr. Love.
Track 7. Alice.
Track 8. Float.
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