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RETURN OF THE JERRY LEE LEWIS CONVENTION
The first revived JERRY LEE LEWIS CONVENTION will take place on 21st February 2009
at the Princes Marine Hotel, Hove, Sussex.
Tickets on sale £20 from Tales From The Woods from Monday 12th May.
CLICK HERE for more information!


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"Tales From The Woods" events coming up!

Washboards from Bohemia No 2 with Hylda Sims - October 2008
Next Gang Meet-up
"2I's 3" will be taking place in January 2009 - more details to follow!

FOR LIST OF ALL PLANNED TFTW EVENTS CLICK HERE!


Pictures from our most recent event
The Portobello Hayride 15/08/2008


OPEN ALL HOURS

Picture: a shop
TFTW Shop - Books, records, other items for sale
Updated 12/05/2008

You can also visit the TFTW FORUM swap shop
Buy, sell and swap records, books, and anything else here

TALES FROM THE WOODS "FORUM AND SWAP SHOP"


TFTW STOMPIN' USA 2008 TOUR

Picture: At the Louisiana Hayride
Pictures from the 'Tales From The Woods' Stompin' USA 2008 tour


"2I's no.2 - Rockin' at the TV Hop"
Picture: 2I's banner
"Tales From The Woods" would like to thank all those who turned out for this highly successful gig,
and to all the artists who took part.

Big Jim Sullivan at the 100 Club, January 27th 2008
Big Jim Sullivan at the 100 Club, January 27th 2008
Picture by Alan Lloyd

"2I's no.3" will be taking place in January 2009 - negotiations with several important artists are under way.
We can already confirm Dickie Bishop (vocal/gtr), Mickey Ashman (bass), Ron Bowden, ex-Chris Barber Jazz Band (drums)
and John Pilgrim ex-Vipers (washboard).
More details to follow!


Click here for more pictures from the January 2008 gig


A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR OF "TALES FROM THE WOODS" MAGAZINE
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 Hi Kats and Kittens! I'm Keith Woods and welcome to my website
This website is devoted to that outstanding publication -
'Tales From The Woods'
which is an off-the-wall roots music magazine, reflecting the music, humour and occasionally the politics of the contributors and myself.
It also incorporates theatre and cinema when the mood takes us, as well as a jazz column and the more contemporary sounds are catered for via a near regular and popular column

Subscribe for only £10 a year
(only £6 if you subscribe by 31st December 2007).

Subscribers to the magazine are entitled to discounts for most TFTW gigs, and there are special subscriber's prices on many items of TFTW merchandise.
"Tales From The Woods" also from time to time organises trips to music events in the USA, and subscribers can take advantage of our specially negotiated travel arrangements.



Picture: Lou Pride at the 100 Club
Lou Pride at the 100 Club, October 25th 2007
Picture by Alan Lloyd
Lou Pride, capably backed by Mo' Indigo and the Wattsoul Horns, played two superb soulful sets at the 100 Club.

"Tales From The Woods"
is proud to announce that Keith Woods is now the official representative of a number of quality musical acts.

TO BOOK ANY OF THESE ARTISTS
For information and enquiries please contact Keith

Contact details

NOW ON THE TFTW BOOKS
You can now book the following artists through TFTW
JENNY LAINE
DAVE SAMPSON
DANNY RIVERS
WEE WILLIE HARRIS
THE SWINGING CHANDELIERS

TERRY DENE
"Tales from the Woods" is now looking after the interests of Britain's first ever rock'n'roller and we are taking bookings for gigs throughout 2008. Terry is available to play in a rock'n'roll trio or with a five-piece band.

THE INCREDIBLE ROY YOUNG
Tales From The Woods is proud to announce that Keith Woods is now the official UK agent for
The Incredible Roy Young
Roy is available for UK appearances from the throughout 2008 with his Rock'n'Roll trio
The band can be augmented by legendary sax player Howie Casey by special arrangement.

CORLISS RANDALL
Keith Woods is now the official agent for
Corliss Randall
with her exciting and raunchy brand of New Orleans R&B
and her cabaret diva homages to Mae West, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee.

You can buy Corliss Randall's CD New Orleans Boogie at TFTW gigs or from
'Tales From The Woods'

MICHAEL T. CLAYTON
Piano bass and drums
Jerry Lee Lewis style Rock'n'Roll trio.

ROCKIN' GERRY
Keith Woods is also the official agent for Rockin' Gerry Champion
Rockin' and a-Rollin' since the 1950's.

TO BOOK ANY OF THESE ARTISTS
For information and enquiries please contact Keith

Contact details


LATEST NEWS

click here for the TALES FROM THE WOODS NEWSLETTER No 2a issued 6th September 2007
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Click here to find out how to contact us

A BOOK ABOUT THE 2I'S AND THE SOHO COFFEE BAR SCENE
Andrew Ings, in collaboration with Keith Woods, is writing a book about the 2I's and the 50's Soho coffee bar scene.
Any musicians who performed in the coffee bars in that era, or fans who went to these venues, please contact Andrew on 01376 322884, or Keith by the usual methods
New people are still coming forward with their reminiscences. If you have any memories to share, please contact the authors.
To contact Keith


Some recent 'Tales From the Woods' promotions

Picture: Terry Dene at the 100 Club
Terry Dene at the 100 Club, October 7th 2007
Picture by Nick Cobban

Picture: Gerry and Danny Picture: Pete Stanley
At the latest TFTW jam session - Gerry Champion and Danny Rivers; Pete Stanley

More pictures from TFTW jam sessions


Picture: Red Hot Louisiana Band and Guests
Terry Wayne at the 100 Club
Presented by "Tales From The Woods"



Picture: Red Hot Louisiana Band and Guests
Red Hot Louisiana Band and guest performers at Zydeco night at the 100 Club
Presented by "Tales From The Woods" and "The Swamp Rock Club"



2 I's REUNION AT THE 100 CLUB
A TRIBUTE TO THE 1950'S COFFEE BAR SCENE
Sunday 28th January 2007

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Click here for more pictures from the 2I's reunion
Click here for pictures from the 2I's plaque unveiling ceremony

Picture: Robert Penn     Picture: MaryJean     Picture: Wee Willie Harris    Picture: Vince Eager
Robert Penn - Mary Jean - Wee Willie Harris - Vince Eager

Picture: Ken Cook of Eastside     Picture: Barrence Whitfield     Picture: Lazy Lester     Picture: Hottboxx
Ken Cook (Eastside) - Barrence Whitfield - Lazy Lester - Hottboxx

For more pictures from the above 'Tales From the Woods' promotions - look under "Pictures - TFTW events" here
For pictures from non-TFTW events - Hemsby, Rhythm Riot etc. - look under "Pictures - other events" here


LIVE MUSIC!
Forthcoming gig list here
Updated May 2008


On TV and radio
Updated 2nd October 2007

LINKS
Links updated 23 May 2008

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