Rapiers Tribute to Jet Harris: Amersham, 2 July 2011

[gogarrio]

Just announced, in fact. Details here: http://rapiers.typepad.com/rapiers_are_ ... -club.html

[Arpeggio]

Thanks Greg. I knew that this was in the offing - but naturally couldn't go public until everything was officially confirmed. It promises to be a GREAT event. The Rapiers first backed Jet in April, 1987 and continued to do so on literally hundreds of shows until 2009. Thereafter, they still backed Jet on an occasional basis. Jet (along with Hank, Bruce and Tony of course) was Colin's all - time musical hero. Billie Davis and Jet go all the way back to 1962. Famously, they were 'an item' for a while in those heady 1960s days. It was Billie who pulled the unconscious Jet clear of the wreckage (even though badly injured herself) following a terrible car crash (for which Jet was not to blame - some people even now are under that impression) in late 1963. For most of the new Millennium, Jet and Billie reunited (musically), along with the Rapiers, for some wonderful evenings of music. How fitting then, that they are putting on this musical evening in Jet's honour / memory. Lots of special guests (as yet unknown) - but nothing will be announced until nearer the date. Many of us at Pipeline saw a preview (still work in progress) of a wonderfully poignant DVD documentary with Jet talking about his life and work. The finished article will be shown at Amersham. I would say that this event is sure to sell out pretty fast. It's not on the Amersham website just yet....but I'm sure that it will be shortly. My advice.....book your tickets PDQ. In advance....thanks to all at Amersham (Ralph Gowling, Jim Grant et al), thanks to the Rapiers, thanks to Billie and thanks to the team behind the wonderful Jet documentary.

Bests.....Rob

[George Geddes]

This sounds as if it will be a great night!

Unfortunately, I can't be there, as I have a longstanding commitment to play at a charity event with my bluegrass band (Yes, the archetypal Shads fan plays in a non-Shads band...)

Perhaps it will be so successful that a repeat is called for.

The DVD is well worth seeing, apaprt from anything else.

George

[Jay Bass]

Hi Recieved This Today From Ralph Gowling Amersham Rock n roll club
a few more details for anyone that wants book a ticket etc.
Regards
Jay

NEWSLETTER FOR MAY 10.doc

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[gogarrio]

Rob, thanks for the timely reminders of the connections forged by Jet, Billie, The Shadows and The Rapiers, i.e.,the musical and life ties that bind. More Rapiers gigs here: http://rapiers.typepad.com/rapiers_are_ ... ebook.html