2 Drummers in 1 Day

I was pleasantly surprised when I received a contact email from two drummers I had previously played with. Firstly, Alastair Stewart's wife contacted the web site - amazing. Then Tom Annan contacts us from far away Kirkcaldy - well I assume he still lives there - great. Tom still hammering away on his kit - I have added a new photo of the current Tom in Jody section of the web site. Hopefully I can unearth some more embarrasing photos and stories.

Here's Tom.

Stewart Celebrates Half a Century of Fun

Stewart, seemingly now referred to as 'Saxman' by some of his peers, celebrated his 50th birthday on Friday 26th June in Fauldhouse Miners. Around 200 people had a great time. The core of music was supplied by ISIS ( no other band covers Steely Dan hits as well as them).

Anyway some 'weel kent' faces were identified throughout the evening from various mature type bands. All the members of Sound and Vision were present with associated roadies Ronnie and Davie plus ex Spinning Wheel roadie Ronnie McLeod. There some of the members of Funky Stuff - with the legendary bassist Billy Black and drummer Rab. We had some singers, a ceilidh band along with Stewart belting out a few choice numbers (there was bingo at the break).

All in all a brilliant night.

Bathgatebands site passes 10,000 hits

It is with great satisfaction that I have seen the number of hits on the Sound and Vision website reach 10,500. Having spent a great deal of time and effort trying pull together the relevant information, I am really chuffed the site is being checked out.

Although I have not been adding to the articles recently, I hope to commit more time to the site over the next few months.

I would like thank everyone who has been curious enough to sample the Sound and Vision web site - http://www.bathgatebands.co.uk/

Ban Jo Est still to be encountered - a rare breed?.

Cleland Miner's to change hands?

The latest gossip to hit Cleland Miners is that the Gallagher brothers who ran the Cricket club in Fauldhouse, until it burned down at the end of last year, are to lease the club. This may be the change needed to get the club back to how it was in it's hey day in the 1980's. The Cricket club was an excellent venue for live music and if that can be replicated in Cleland I am sure the club would be well supported.

Anyway, Man Dee Lynn man still to be spotted.

Happy 2009

It's here. Another year, another birthday... ah well maturity must bring its benefits. Answers on an email addressed to biggus@bathgatebands.co.uk. The illusive, endangered, lesser ukelele player still to be viewed.

Bathgate Bands First Christmas

It's here again and it's the Sound and Vision web site's first Christmas. We really appreciate that some of the guys involved with Cleland Miners got in touch with us. Hopefully, we can all meet up sometime soon to reminisce.

Anyway still no sign of the wayward, lute playing minstrel.

Everyone have a Merry Christmas from Sound and Vision.

Updates to Web Site

The Sound and Vision web site has had images added to the Gannet/Sloopy/TNT sections. Plus there is now a section dedicated to Cleland Miners Social Club which will be fully developed over the next few months. I see the scaffolding is now down in the Crown Blackburn - looks like the interior is getting renovated now...mmmm.

Also a new Feedback Comments section featuring any communications we have received about the band or the web site.

We have still to cross paths with the wandering banjo player but we are sure that our investment is gaining interest during these trying times - we hope. Enjoy the new pics on the web site.