As we announced earlier this week, at tour has now been planned for Kent during November and December with room still available for more gigs to possibly be added to the calendar. We now have a fourth date to add to those in Bromley (last Sunday night, more about that below), Beckenham (2nd December) and Dartford (8th December). The 14th December will see us play in Walmer at The Cambridge Arms, and we’re really looking forward to the prospect of playing in a completely new area.
It’s also worth noting we’re still open to booking more gigs for the tour, possibly running into January if we get enough bookings, so if you know of any venues in Kent and think we would go down well then let us know and we’ll get in touch with them. We are also in the early stages of talking to a venue in Maidstone so fingers crossed!
The first tour gig took place on Sunday and went really well. Not only did we bring a large group of people to watch us but it seems we made a good impression on the regulars and staff. A number of them have promised to turn up to our next gig in Beckenham, and we would definitely be high on the venue’s list for repeat bookings. All in all we’re really pleased, and thanks very very much to everyone who came down to support us.
On a side note, our unofficial 2nd date on the tour (not mentioned above) sees us play cover songs at a friend’s wedding and we have been working very hard on a number of soppy love songs for the big day. So following this week our repertoire will also include Disney songs, ‘A Million Love Songs’ by Take That and ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now’ to name a few. Bet you can’t wait.
Finally this week, we have started searching for a drummer to join Les Valentine. So if you know someone who might be interested in joining us then get them to get in touch! Thanks!
Beat The Mix Update – text 'mix 339' to 83070
Another solid week of voting in the Beat The Mix chart has seen us closer than ever before to the overall top spot. We came third in the overall vote this week – incredibly, this is the first time since joining the competition that we haven’t been in the weekly top two – so thank you so so much for voting again. It’s been three weeks since we last held that top spot that we had begun to make our own, so we want it back!
This week the prize is a great pair of Bongos, perfect for us given that we’re looking for a percussionist/drummer. So please keep texting ‘Mix 339’ to 83070 if you can and keep an eye on www.beatthemix.co.uk to see how we’re doing!
This Week's Gigwatch
Two gigs for us this week, one is wedding so I’m afraid you can’t come! (Unless you were invited of course…)
The second is our second Kent date, next Sunday December 2nd at The Slug and Lettuce in Beckenham. It would be great to see as many familiar faces there as we saw in Bromley last time, so if you can make it it would be great! If you can bring friends, Romans and countrymen as well then we would love you forever (if we don’t already).
See you in Beckenham!
Dates for the diary (e-mail us or go to www.myspace.com/lesvalentinemusic for more info on gigs)
2nd December – GIG – The Slug & Lettuce, Beckenham – 7pm
8th December – GIG – The Odd Fellows, Dartford – 9pm
14th December – GIG – The Cambridge Arms, Walmer – 7pm
3rd February – GIG – The Joogleberry Playhouse – Sunday acoustic chill launch
10th February – AUDITION – Nationwide talent competition, www.liveandunsigned.uk.com
29th February – GIG – The Sanctuary Cafe, Hove - £4 entry
9th April – Steve's Birthday
19th April – John's Birthday
And remember – SPREAD THE WORD!
If you like our music, tell people about it. Copy our CDs for friends who you think would be interested, bring people to gigs. The hardest part really is getting heard, so if you can help in any way, please do. As always, your support is very much appreciated.
Thank you,
Les Valentine