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Post by Lord Emsworth on Aug 6, 2020 16:36:23 GMT
What's yer verdict? I was just listening to this beaut and thinking it's flipping great....
The Carpettes - Johnny won't hurt you
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Post by andyloneshark on Aug 6, 2020 16:43:54 GMT
A wonderful band. I first heard/saw them when they appeared on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1979.
I went out and bought their album the next day and have collected everything they have done since, including records only released in Japan.
They put some ACE songs on their B-sides too...
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Post by zeopold on Aug 6, 2020 18:27:56 GMT
Good group. First time I heard them was when Peel played this one  |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 31, 2020 15:21:57 GMT
Another gem from the Carps..... Dead or alive · The Carpettesfrom 1980's Fight Amongst Yourselves :format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-2488670-1401472655-1253.jpeg.jpg) |
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Post by andyloneshark on Dec 31, 2020 18:02:56 GMT
Their guitarist Neil Thompson, hosts a really good Carpettes Facebook page with loads of great items from his archive.
This 'banger' brings back alot of good memories of my Tech College days...
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 15, 2022 7:02:27 GMT
Absolutely love this Was giving it another blast earlier.... What's yer verdict? I was just listening to this beaut and thinking it's flipping great....
The Carpettes - Johnny won't hurt you
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Post by andyloneshark on Jun 15, 2022 8:07:08 GMT
This is the O.G.W.T. performance i saw back in 1979...
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Post by andyloneshark on Jun 15, 2022 8:08:30 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 15, 2022 8:22:05 GMT
Love it Andy Wish I'd seen them live |
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Post by andyloneshark on Jun 15, 2022 8:27:46 GMT
I saw them twice, when they reformed in the 90s (Blackpool and Morcambe)
I keep in contact with Guitarist Neil Thompson on Facebook, but not sure what George is upto these days.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 15, 2022 8:30:31 GMT
I saw them twice, when they reformed in the 90s (Blackpool and Morcambe) I keep in contact with Guitarist Neil Thompson on Facebook, but not sure what George is upto these days. What do you think the likelihood of them doing any more gigs is? |
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Post by andyloneshark on Mar 22, 2023 16:35:16 GMT
...i can now answer that question. This Saturday i will be heading upto London for this gig. i shall be meeting various friends there, including T.P. legend Blitzkrieg Bob!  |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 22, 2023 18:28:19 GMT
...i can now answer that question. This Saturday i will be heading upto London for this gig. i shall be meeting various friends there, including T.P. legend Blitzkrieg Bob! View AttachmentSuperb Give Blitzy a hug from me |
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Post by andyloneshark on Mar 28, 2023 11:13:39 GMT
...YUP, as requested, i gave Blitzy a big hug from you L.E. Here's a quick blog... BLEACH BOYS/THE PRIVATE DICKS/THE CARPETTES @ The Hope & Anchor London 25/3/2023 It felt good to get away from the Aquae Sulis City for the weekend and head upto London for this fabulous gig. I have been going to gigs in the Capitol for nearly 40 years, but never been to the legendary Hope & Anchor before. One of the last few remaining original small music venues, where so many bands i love have played. I liked it alot. A proper London Pub. A really good vibe to the place, in the main bar and in the basement where the bands play. Met loads of friends there, either local, playing that night, or who like me had travelled. The Bleach Boys play fast and furious pure 77' Pogo Punk... i think only the guitar player and drummer were original members though. Private Dicks are more melodic mid-tempo Power Pop, with some very tasty guitarwork from Paul Guiver. The Carpettes are a great Power Trio (sadly minus original bass player George Maddison) fronted by guitarist Neil Thompson who was in fine and distinctive voice. They blasted thru their set, at times with Ramones intensity... but paced themselves well by also having their old drummer Tim Wilder do a guest spot for Punky/Reggae song 'False Foundations' to slow things down. I ended up drinking late there  so Sunday and getting home was a bit of a struggle  . Didn't bother taking too many pics as i was there to enjoy the music and the occasion. 🤓😎    |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 28, 2023 11:59:08 GMT
Sounds wonderful Andy
Thanks so much for posting your impressions
And yes, the Hope and Anchor is a wonderful pub and venue
Upper Street has certainly changed over the decades
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so Sunday and getting home was a bit of a struggle 
. Didn't bother taking too many pics as i was there to enjoy the music and the occasion. 🤓😎
