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16th January 2006

On Saturday, 7th January the Ben Waters Band played at a private party in a 12th century tithe barn in Farnham Surrey. Good gig, but it was f-f-fairly cold.

The Ben Band are playing at a private party in Frome, Somerset on Friday 20th January.

On Sunday 22nd it’s Weysia 2006 at Weymouth Pavilion Ocean Room, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset. Weysia 2006 marks the anniversary of the first Weysia event on 23rd January 2005, when £20,000 was raised for the victims of the Boxing Day Tsunami. Profits from Weysia 2006 will go to the aid of victims of the Pakistan earthquake of October 8th, in which some 73,000 men, women and children were killed and more than 3 million left homeless. Thousands more lives are in danger as winter sets in.

Once again Dorset’s music community has rallied round to give its services free of charge in order to raise funds. Local businesses and individuals have also been keen to help with donations and raffle prizes, and staff at the Pavilion have agreed to work for free in order that as much as possible of the funds raised goes straight to the charity organisation.

There’s live music from midday to midnight, and the line-up includes Billy Bragg, the Rosetta Life Band, Steamer Ducks, Gothic Chicken, The Crack, the Dolmen and many more. Full Line-up at www.weysia.co.uk

Tickets are £10 per session or £15 for both sessions (tickets for both sessions must be bought simultaneously). £5 per session for under 16’s, students with NUS cards and OAP’s, available from the Pavilion box office on 01305 783225.

On Saturday 28th January the Ben Waters Band returns to the legendary 100 Club in Oxford Street, London. It’s our first Saturday night session there, something of an achievement for us. Details at www.the100club.co.uk

As usual, the Thursday night jam sessions continue at Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth. New and established bands and solo artists are encouraged to take to the stage, and there’s at least half a dozen bands out gigging now that started off playing a few numbers at these sessions. If you want to book yourself a slot, get down there before 9pm and have a word with me. PA and backline is provided.

Chris Lonergan





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