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28th May
Postponed Show
For anyone who was planning on going to see CHRIS GLEN ..."On behalf of CAFE JACQUES..Unfortunately the CAFE JACQUES show on the 6th of June has been postponed....A rescheduled date will be announced asap...Cafe Jacques apologize for any inconvenience."
4th May
Zal!
BIG birthday wishes going to our very own Mr Zal Cleminson who was born on this day 1949..Cheerz Zal!
25th April
Ted & Chris!
TED MCKENNA's first Scottish shows with his current project BAND OF FRIENDS are as follows
May 3: Edinburgh, Citrus Club, UK
May 4: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree, UK
May 17: Glasgow, Garage, UK
May 18: Dundee, Dexter’s, UK
Do try and come along and help give Ted a mighty welcome....And enjoy a quality night!
Also
CHRIS GLEN has Glasgow & Edinburgh shows for the begining of June.
(Glasgow).....CHRIS GLEN,CHRIS THOMSON,JON MORRISON & PETER HIGGINS Will be be doing a very special low key & intimate show at Glasgow's "LA BODEGA"...On SATURDAY JUNE 1st 2013
....The foursome will be performing guitar only versions of some SAHB / CAFE JACQUES songs alongside a selection of rock & blues classics...
Aimed at creating a party atmosphere for a small and appreciative crowd.....Fun & Great Music Guaranteed!.........And the venue is a cool Spanish Tapas Bar,so some nice food is on hand!
Venue Phone number 0141 581 3401
Venue Address....1120 South Street,G14 0AP
Venue Website HERE
Venue Facebook HERE
And
(Edinburgh).....Chris will be on bass duties for CAFE JACQUES at Edinburgh's Voodoo Rooms On June 6th.
22nd March
New Treasure!
Exciting new footage of THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND Live At RUISROCK, Finland on August 7th 1976 HERE
10th March
Ted's Stuff!
A very happy birthday to our very own... TED McKENNA...Cheerz Ted!
Also
TED McKENNA WILL BE ON TOUR WITH BAND OF FRIENDS - "A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF RORY GALLAGHER"
BAND OF FRIENDS UK DATES 2013
MARCH 6th Bogiez, Cardiff
MARCH 7th The Scene, Swansea
MARCH 8th Hertford Corn Exchange, Hertford.
MARCH 9th The Citadel, St Helens
MARCH 14th Nottingham University, Nottingham
MARCH 15th The Flowerpot, Derby
MARCH 16th Ripley Town Hall, Ripley
APRIL 4th The Komedia, Brighton
APRIL 5th The Musician, Leicester
APRIL 6th The Louisiana, Bristol
MAY 3rd Citrus club, Edinburgh
MAY 4th The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
MAY 17th The Garage, Glasgow
MAY 18th Dexters, Dundee
JUNE 2nd Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival, Ballyshannon, Ireland
JUNE 23rd Linton Festival
OCTOBER 11th The Borderline, London
OCTOBER 12th Hessle Town Hall, Hull
NOVEMBER 14th The Empire, Belfast, N Ireland
NOVEMBER 29th The Robin 2, Wolverhampton
NOVEMBER 21st Band on the Wall, Manchester
NOVEMBER 22nd The Cluny, Newcastle
NOVEMBER 23rd The Brewery, Kendal
NOVEMBER 24th The Cavern club, Liverpool, UK. Rory Gallagher festival
NOVEMBER 15th The Village, Dublin, Ireland
FOR ALL EUROPEAN DATES GO - HERE
11th February
Palace Capers!
Check out Alex Harvey jr unveiling the Alex Bust at The Peoples Palace HERE
And
Check out the latest blog from Chris Glen HERE
5th February
Alex's Birthday!
On this day in 1935 a wee guy called ALEX HARVEY was born...Happy Birthday Alex from all the troops :-) The Greatest
4th February
Alex!
This being the sad anniversary of Alex's death,here is a little track that always made Alex smile HERE...Cheerz Boss!
30th January
Peoples Palace Update!
Latest update re the PEOPLE'S PALACE Alex Harvey Fan gathering on the 9th Feb
The Alex bust will be ready for display on the 9th...Also, Alex Harvey Jnr has very kindly agreed to unveil it at the Winter Gardens,
The WG have also agreed to relocate the bench to a more central location with the bust permanently on display behind it,And The Glasgow Evening Times are going to put an article in the paper next week regarding the Winter Gardens....See previous post for more detailes re the days events.
Also
CHRIS GLEN will be playing a show on home turf (Glasgow) with Chris Slade's Timeline Full details HERE
13th January
New Year Bits n' Pieces !
Firstly...A happy new year to Sahbsters everywhere, and lets hope its a lucky 13 :-)
This rather amusing video has surfaced of Chris & Ted performing a very enthusiastic version of Runaway
along with a little help from Ian Gillan, and if you look closely Tommy Eyre in the background....circa 1990
Check it out... HERE...And a couple more... HERE
Also
Chris Glen is part of the newly formed CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE
which plans to celebrate the 50 year career of former AC/DC rock drummer CHRIS SLADE
The band have lined up some UK shows for March,with more shows in the pipeline inc Europe....The band also includes part time Outfit vocalist Peter Higgins.... For full and updated information go... HERE
And
Remember that at the PEOPLE'S PALACE (Glasgow) on the 9th of February there is a low profile gathering of SAHB fans planned for 1-4pm It is hoped that a Bust of Alex be unveiled & placed permanently behind the Bench, if finished in time,
Alex Harvey Jr is rumoured to be attending although this can not be guarenteed.
Then everyone is heading into town to see The Sensational Alex Harvey Tribute Band live at the Garage 2(G2) Admission to the G2 show is £8.00...everyone and anyone is most welcome.
14th Decemberber
Chris & Ted!
Dont forget CHRIS GLEN's Christmas show in Glasgow on 27th December Full Details Also on the bill is CAFE JACQUES
Also
TED MCKENNA continues his current project as part of Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends with a load of new dates
for 2013 and with lots of UK shows....Go HERE for full details
And
MAX MAXWELL pointed this out to us re a SAHB musical, from Janice Forsyth in todays Glasgow Herald... HERE
28th November
Happy Birthday To Hugh!
On this day 1949..Mr HUGH MCKENNA was born...Happy Birthday Hugh..All the best from all the Sahbsters
Hope you have a great day.
26th November
SAHB Story Update
Martin Kielty is taking orders for SAHB Story XL: The Limited 40th Anniversary Edition
The book will be on general sale in 2013. But SAHB Story XL: The Limited 40th Anniversary Edition will only be available once
and comes complete with additional material:
The introduction to Zal Cleminson’s upcoming novel, Empire Of Faith
An hour-long home movie DVD shot on tour 2004-2006, with commentary by Chris Glen
Cover artwork which will only be used on this edition
It’s available for pre-order from Noisewave Publishing until December 4, when the print run will be ordered in accordance with the number of pre-orders placed. with delivery guaranteed for Christmas to UK customers.
Please note...non-UK delivery cannot be guaranteed for Christmas.
6th November
Birthday Boy!
A Very Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Bass Player....Mr CHRIS GLEN!!......Here is classic birthday Blog from a couple of years ago...Cheerz Boss!
30th October
Remember This!
NOT The Sensational Alex Harvey Band have their 3 Scottish dates this week.
1.Nov.2012 @ 7.30pm - Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (with Baby Isaac)
2.Nov.2012 @ 8pm - Beat Generator Live, Dundee (with Sin City Blues)
3.Nov.2012 @ 7pm - Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (with Electric Warrior, Bombskare & The Resonators)
The 3rd Nov date is the fan run SAHBROCK fan night which promises a few special surprises..this date is (SOLD OUT).
8th October
Chris & Ted
Chris Glen has announced what is now his 3 anual CHRISTMAS SHOW.
The venue is again Glasgow rock ship The Ferry on 27th December.
SAHB family members....Julian Hutson Saxby & Jon Morrison are also in the band
And
Ted Mckenna continues his adventure with Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends with a 22 date Autumn/Winter TOUR.
21st August
Chris
Chris Glen has 2 Edinburgh shows coming up....playing bass for Cafe Jacques
4th October at The Voodoo Rooms And on 29th November at The Jam House
Edinburgh band Safehouse will be sharing the bill at both shows.
11th July
Small Stuff!
Janet Macoska / Martin Kielty have had their "Alex Harvey Photobook" nominated in this year's Scottish New Music Awards
It's a public vote so if interested you can vote online HERE
Ted Mckenna's current project "Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends" now has a Facebook page HERE
4th June
Edinburgh Update!
Just an update re the ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND event being held in Edinburgh on June 21st
If you would like to make a donation to the cause....you can do it HERE
And tickets can be purchased HERE
7th May
Edinburgh Event!
A Spectacular Evening of Music and Entertainment in aid of ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND is being held in Edinburgh
on 21st June.Flyer You can get tickets Here
In attendance will be CHRIS GLEN..Along with CHRIS THOMSON & JON MORRISON...Performing will be..David Paton,Safehouse,Kenny Herbert,Rab Howat,Soulussion & The Soul Power Horns and many more still to be added.
And
Ian from Stoke has done it again!!......This time rare footage of Giddie-Up....Well done Ian..Brillant find!!
4th May
Zal!
A HUGE!! happy birthday to Zal Cleminson born on this day...May 4th 1949....Cheerz Zal,from all the troops!
29th April
Max!
A very happy birthday to our Master of Madness & Mayhem...Mr MAX MAXWELL .
26th April
Small Stuff!
We now have a Facebook page
The latest edition (June) of Classic Rock has a cool SAHB feature on Page 26 by Janet Makosa
Chris Glen on bass for Cafe Jacques have announced an Edinburgh Show for the 31st May
10th April
Chris & Ted!
Chris Glen & Ted Mckenna have both confirmed the following projects.....
CHRIS GLEN...ON BASS,WITH CHRIS SLADE STEEL CIRCLE...TOUR DATES 2012
14th April Norway / Grimstad
16th April Belgium / Verviers
18th April Italy / Rom
19th April Italy / Bruneck
20th April Austria / Telfs
21st April Switzerland / Veysonnaz
The band also features...CHRIS SLADE (AC/DC)..KERI KELLI (Alice Cooper)and..LEON GOEWIE (Vengence)
THEN....CHRIS GLEN...ON BASS,WITH....VENGEANCE.
Vengeance shows
28th April in Holland (Tavenu Club)
5th May in Kerkrade / Holland.
Chris has also recorded trax for the new VENGENCE Album CRYSTAL EYE, He is also shceduled to film a video track.!!!!
Also
TED MCKENNA......ON DRUMS WITH BAND OF FRIENDS
24th November @ The Stairway Club 95 Union St Glasgow G1 3TA Poster
And
Not The Sensational Alex Harvey Band are confirmed for this years Sahbrock will be held on 3rd Nov 2012 in Ivory Blacks glasgow James Hogg is the event organiser who can be contacted via his Facebook page.
25th March
Max Donewell!
Our very own Max Maxwell posted this message today on his Facebook page.
"I've just recently drawn a caricature portrait of Ian Hunter from Mott The Hoople for the front cover of his soon to be released new album, 'Skull Divin'.
This is the second Ian Hunter album I have had the honour of doing the artwork for, as I drew all the illustrations for the lyrics booklet for his excellent and much acclaimed, previous album,
'Shrunken Heads'."
And
Remember Not The Sensational Alex Harvey Band play the The Ferry Glasgow THIS THURSDAY.. March 29th!!
23rd March
SAHB Video!
Some recently rediscoverd footage of SAHB performing on Austrian TV show called "Spotlight" can be seen HERE
Unearthed by SAHB fan Ian from Stoke,it shows the band Lip-synching "Sgt Fury" from in or around 1974
10th March
Ted's Birthday!
A very happy birthday to our Lord Of The Skins....TED MCKENNA (check out the Drum Solo)..Cheerz Ted!
27th February
Not SAHB
Remember This! Not The Sensational Alex Harvey Band play the The Ferry Glasgow on March 29th....Highly recomended!
19th February
More Palace Talk!
A large part of Alex Harvey Jr's talk at the Peoples Palace yesterday reflecting about his fathers life & times
can be seen HERE And a new blog from Chris Glen can be seen HERE
The Alex Harvey exhibition runs untill May at the Peoples Palace Glasgow.
7th February
Palace Capers!
You can see a rough video of Alex Harvey Jr / SAHB planting the Alex tree HERE with 4 other videos to be seen HERE
Be sure to check out the official SAHB Forum for fan feedback on the event.
Alex Harvey Jnr returns to the Peoples Palace on the 18th Feb for more Alex Chat..details HERE
4th February
Alex and the Palace!
On this day THIRTY YEARS!! ago..Alex sadly left this world..But!....Lets make it a day to celebrate by turning up to
pay your respects.at Glasgows Peoples Palace Today!!!!....Hope see you there...(More details below)
31st January
Alex at the Palace!
Remember this!!....Saturday & Sunday....This Week!! ALEX HARVEY TRIBUTE
At..Peoples Palace, Glasgow,4th & 5th February 2012
With Appearances by.....ALEX HARVEY JR...CHRIS GLEN...ZAL CLEMINSON...TED MCKENNA...Miss it at your peril!
23rd January
Alex Photo Book!
You can order the new Alex Harvey Book Online from January 31st.
Cleveland photographer..Janet Macoska and Glasgow journalist..Martin Kielty,have collaborated to produce a limited-edition photobook: their own personal tribute to a man who changed their lives for ever.
It includes never-before-seen pictures of Alex, his band and crew, on and off stage, from the first time Macoska met them in the US in 1974 to Alex’s life after he left SAHB. The full-colour hardback volume includes shots of the band’s final show together at Reading in 1977,
candid images of Alex at home, and extended captions in which Macoska explains the context of each set of pictures.
18th January
Alex at the Palace!
A few details re the fast approching ALEX HARVEY TRIBUTE At..Peoples Palace, Glasgow,4th & 5th February 2012
Please Check With Venue For Confirmed Time Schedule
Instalation of Memorial Bench in Winter Gardens
Planting of Memorial Tree in Winter Gardens (11-00am tbc)
Display of rare memorabilia donated by family, friends and fans.
Exhibition of photos by Janet Macoska
Audio / Video entertainment throughout venue
Guest Speakers: (Saturday 1-00pm to 3-00pm approx. time)
Alex Harvey Jnr
Chris Glen
Ted McKenna
Zal Cleminson
Question & Answer Session with members of SAHB
Clutha Vaults for party: Sat 4th 7-00pm till late
We invite you to bring along and share your memorabilia / memories of Alex with fellow fans.
There will be a limited number of t-shirts available to purchase at the venue, all proceeds will be donated to memorial fund.
13th January
Classic Rock!
Alex / SAHB are featured in the new Feb edition of Classic Rock (Joe Bonamasssa cover)
8th January
Alex In The Palace!
Glasgow's People's Palace now have a bit of info re the upcoming Alex Harvey Tribute weekend on February 4th
Also
A limited-edition Photobook is being released to mark the 30th anniversary of the passing of Alex
Photographs by Janet Macoska and new interviews written by Martin Kielty...more details coming soon.
4th January
The Ferry!
You can check out a couple of video's from the Chris Glen gig HERE and HERE
27th December
Newspaper!
Some coverage in Tuesday's Glasgow Evening News re the upcoming Chris Glen gig
24th December
Seasons Greetings!
Everyone here at Sahbofficial send the best of Seasons Greetings and all the best for 2012!... Enjoy!
18th December
The Ferry Show!
An update re the fast approaching Chris Glen & The Outfit Show at The Ferry Glasgow 2nd January.
"Due to unforseen circumstances MAX MAXWELL regrets that he will no longer be able to make it up to Glasgow
for the 2nd of January for this particular gig.
Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone! GORDON BELL, (Not Alex) vocalist from NOT THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND has kindly offered his services and is coming in from Switzerland to stand in for MAX!......We look forward to a Sensational evening of entertainment & madness!!"
28th November
Happy Birthday To Hugh!
On this day 1949..Mr HUGH MCKENNA was born...Happy Birthday Hugh..All the best from all the Sahbsters
Hope you have a great day.
19th November
Rock Night
Best of luck to everyone attending the SAHB Fan / Rock Night, TONIGHT!! at the Admiral Bar, Glasgow
Saturday, November 19 at 7:30pm - 1:00am
All proceeds raised will go to the Alex Harvey Memorial Fund,go HERE for ticket info etc
6th November
Birthday Boy
The Boss Of Bass...Chris Glen celebrates his birthday today!....All the best from all the troops Chris!
Check out Chris's Birthday Blog HERE
22nd October
Alex Harvey Jr
Alex Harvey Jr has very kindly returned his answerd Q&A's to us,and you can see them HERE
21st October
Chris Glen's Web
Chris Glen now has an official website!...Just go to www.chrisglen.co.uk
18th October
Chris Glen!
Chris Glen returns with his band " The Outfit" to play a special new year show at The Ferry Glasgow
The show is on the holliday Monday 2nd January 2012...The band includes Mr MAX MAXWELL & JON MORRISON
DAVIE HALLEY, STUART CLYDE,And on guitar....A Special Surprise!!!
The special guests are CAFE JACQUES (Chris Thomson,Chris Glen,Davie Halley,Stuart Clyde)
Yes you read it right..) & the brilliant NANOBOTS!
Anyone who attended the last Outfit gig a couple of years ago knows what a Sensational night it was...And this year promises to even better!! And as is expected, there will be lots of classic SAHB songs in the set..as well as a few surprises!
So expect the unexpected... More info and ticket details etc to follow asap.
14th October
Billy's Book!
For the last four years former SAHB Vocalist and Rock Radio Breakfast Show presenter Billy Rankin
has taught on-air morning classes to students of rock’n'roll history.
Now he’s written down some of his favourite study notes: tales of wine, women and song
Pre-orders will be signed and personalised by Billy... UK only at the moment,though!
Much more info and ordering details over at former SAHB manager : Martin Kielty's Website.
Also
Check out Chris Glen on the new Michael Schenker CD "TEMPLE OF ROCK "
SPEED - STORMING IN And you can buy the cd on Amazon HERE
4th October
N.E.X.T Please!
STV(Scottish TV) are doing a very high profile program called the Greatest Scottish Album.
and SAHB's classic N.E.X.T is a nominee
Basically you have to pick 3 songs from the 70's,80's and 90's that you would like on the album!
Obviously it would be great if SAHB got a respectable placing.
So you know what must be done.....Pretty Please.:)..To vote just go HERE.
Voting ends next Monday @ midnight!
21st September
Ted!
Ted Mckenna posted the following today on his Facebook.
"Playing with Paul Rose Backstage at The Green Hotel, Kinross on Saturday 24 Sept. Our second outing with the four piece.
For more info, just go to the hotel Website for tickets etc
Also
Chris Glen & Max Maxwell have surfaced in a very amusing Video on Youtube
10th September
Alex Jr!
We are very proud to say that the one and only Mr Alex Harvey Jr has kindly agreed to to a Q&A with us
So the if you want to submit a sensible question we will send 20 of them to him
and publish them on the Q&A page in the very near future.
To submit a question just go HERE. If you are not a forum member,then just sign up...Its easy..:)
5th September
SAHB!
What a great night this turned out to be....The THE SCOTTISH NEW MUSIC AWARDS can feel very proud for putting together such a variety of fun & entertainment,
as well as the serious business of the actual awards!...With the "Lifetime Achievement" award
going to the mighty....S.A.H.B......TED, ZAL, CHRIS & MAX, were introduced on stage by none other than
Mr ALEX HARVEY JR at Glasgow's Classic Grand....With a passionate and heartfelt introduction from FISH,
the scene was set for a long overdue pat on the back for the greatest band to ever come out of Scotland,
Well we always knew that anyway!!
Much missed was HUGH MCKENNA who has been a bit poorly recently...But we are well assured
he will back in action very soon.
Check out video footage HERE.
ALEX I'm sure, would have been well chuffed.
31st August
Ted2!
Ted Mckenna posted this on his Facebook regarding the previous update.
Just got back from the Colne R&B Festival. What a fantastic gig we had. I'd like to thank all the people who attended and made our show such a success. Photo's coming soon.
Our next gig is on the 10th Sept in Oosburg, South Holland where the Band of Friends will again celebrate the music of Rory Gallagher.
Also
Remember the SAHB fan/Rock Night on Saturday, November 19 at 7:30pm - November 20 at 1:00am Facebook
26th August
Ted!
Ted Mckenna posted this on his Facebook page late last night.
"Heading down to The Colne R&B Festival on Monday to play a Rory Gallagher set with Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends. Marcel Scherpenzeel on guitar. Hope to see you there! Come and say hello!"
Also
The upcoming THE SCOTTISH NEW MUSIC AWARDS show, is now officially SOLD OUT
18th August
Remember This!
Remember that N.T.S.A.H.B are playing 3 Scottish Dates...This Weekend!!!
19.Aug.2011 8pm - Beat Generator Live (ex Hustlers), 66-70 North Lindsay Street Dundee
20.Aug.2011 7pm - The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall St Glasgow
21.Aug.2011 7pm - Edinburgh Fringe Show - The Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street Edinburgh FREE SHOW
They are coming all the way from the The Gorbals of Zürich...So if you can...please turn up and show some love..:)
"We are not a tribute band, we are a rock 'n roll band who only play music from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Any similarities you notice are purely cooincidental"
Also
There are a few tickets left for the THE SCOTTISH NEW MUSIC AWARDS show taking place in Glasgow on Sep 4th 2011
at which S.A.H.B are to be personally presented with a Lifetime Acheivment Award.
16th August
Press!
Nice piece on SAHB's upcoming award atThe Scottish New Music Awards
13th August
Chris!
Chris Glen gave an interview yesterday to Duncan Stewart at East Coast FM...You can see it HERE
9th August
Bill N'Ted!
Ted McKenna posted this on his Facebook last night.
For those of you who missed the ad's on Rock Radio, Billy Rankin and I will be talking about how we got into the music business, what music inspired us, how we learned to play, what tips and tricks we learned. All that and some interesting tales from the road, demonstrations and tunes to rock your socks off. See you there!
Tue 9 Aug 2011 7pm Bill & Teds Excellent Adventures An Evening with Ted McKenna & Billy Rankin Stairway £5.00
Stairway
95 Union Street
Glasgow
G13TA
Tel- 0141 221 1009
Email- bookings@stairwayclub.co.uk
4th August
Sahbstory2!
According to Martin Kielty.com there is to be a new fully revised edition of SAHBSTORY coming in 2012
3rd August
Chris!
Chris Glen will be playing with Chris Slade (AC/DC) & Keri Kelli (ALICE COOPER) in St. Petersburg, Russia on August 6th
And
Remember that N.T.S.A.H.B are playing live at The Garage 490 Sauchiehall St Glasgow
on Saturday August 20th @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm
They also play DUNDEE on Friday August 19th @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm and Sat 21st at Edinburgh;s Cabaret Voltaire
The N.T.S.A.H.B describe themselves as "We are not a tribute band, we are a rock 'n roll band who only play music from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Any similarities you notice are purely cooincidental."
whatever they are,they are a great live band...Highly Recomended..:)
Also
Dont forget the SAHB Fan / Rock Night, happening at the Admiral Bar, Glasgow
on Saturday, November 19 at 7:30pm - 1:00am
With All proceeds raised will go to the Alex Harvey Memorial Fund,go HERE for ticket info etc
1st August
Award!
PRESS RELEASE FOM NEW SCOTTISH MUSIC AWARDS
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
" We are overjoyed to announce that the first ever Lifetime Achievement
Award will be presented to the members of the Sensational Alex Harvey
Band at the award ceremony being held on Sunday September 4th 2011 at
the Classic Grand in Glasgow.
“It is an honour for us to present the award to the Sensational
Alex Harvey Band,” says SNMA director, Bruce Hotchkies, “They are
not only one of the most important bands to come out of Scotland, but
they have influenced artists around the world. Albums like NEXT or
THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM are right up there with A NIGHT AT THE OPERA,
ZEPPELIN FOUR or DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. The band still has a massive
fan base, almost 30 years after the death of Alex. I don’t want to
offend either, but all of the credit seems to go to Alex and the guys
in the band seems to get brushed under the carpet. Don’t forget
that Ted and Chris have played with some giants of the rock world,
and Alex may have been known for his striped shirt, but that clown
(Zal Cleminson) scared the Hell out of a lot of little kids in the
seventies, including me!”
A Brief History of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band
In 1972, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band was formed by Alex Harvey,
guitarist Zal Cleminson, bassist Chris Glen, and cousins Hugh and Ted
McKenna on keyboards and drums respectively, The core of the band
being previous members of progressive rock act "Tear Gas". The
Sensational Alex Harvey Band produced a succession of highly regarded
albums and tours throughout the 1970s. The band never achieved
acclaim in the United States the way it did in Great Britain, but it
had a cult following in certain U.S. cities, especially Cleveland.
SAHB made their debut in Cleveland at the Agora Ballroom in December
1974. Thanks to airplay from WMMS, songs like "Next" and "The
Impossible Dream" became very popular.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band had top-40 hits in Britain with the
single "Delilah", a re-make of the Tom Jones hit, which reached No 7
in 1975, and also with "The Boston Tea Party" (June 1976).
In early 1976 Harvey stood down from the lead vocal role and keyboard
player Hugh McKenna took over for the 'Fourplay' album although the
following year Harvey was back in the band to record SAHB’s final
album, 1978’s 'Rock Drill'.
In 1978, SAHB disbanded. Zal Cleminson, Chris Glen and Ted McKenna
formed ZAL, before Cleminson quit to join NAZARETH.
On 4 February 1982 while waiting to take a ferry after performing his
last concert with his new band, the Electric Cowboys, Alex Harvey
suffered a massive heart attack. In an ambulance on the way to the
hospital, he suffered a second heart attack, this one fatal. It
occurred on the day before his 47th birthday, in Zeebrugge, Belgium.
Chris Glen and Ted McKenna continued with high profile gigs including
the Ian Gillan band and the Michael Schenker Group, with Ted also
playing with Rory Gallagher. Later on, Ted would be instrumental in
resurrecting the band name in the early 90s.
The band, having separated and playing in different bands, re-united
in 2004 for a final tour, complete with Max Maxwell filling the vocal
spot, releasing the live recording 'Zalvation' in 2006.
In early 2008 Zal Cleminson announced his retirement from the music
industry and stated he would never perform live again. Let’s hope
he changes his mind.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band were voted the fifth greatest
Scottish band of all time in a 2005 survey conducted by The List and
Orange. The 2011 Scottish New Music Awards and Scottish Music Industry Awards
will be held on Sunday September 4th 2011 at 6:30 pm at the Classic
Grand venue located at 18 Jamaica Street in Glasgow ".
For Ticket Info Etc Go Here
31st July
Chris!
AS expected Chris Glen joined The Michael Group on stage in Glasgow last Friday...Check out the video HERE
Ted Mckenna was also spotted at the show and hanging with Chris for a while afterwards.
26th July
Chris!
Chris Glen is hotly rumored to be making an appearance at the Black Country Communion / Michael Schenker Group show.
this coming Friday at the O2 Academy Glasgow G5 9SW....AC/DC's Chris Slade is also in town,so anything could happen!
23rd July
Ted & Zal!
Here is a little sampler of Ted & Zal in conversation yesterday in Glasgow...talking SAHB
11th July
Chris!
Chris Glen makes his acting debut in the film McGruder and The Loch Ness Bone
The film gets it UK Festival Premiere at Fringe By The Sea on the 12 August,in the seaside resort of North Berwick,Scotland.
Then the same night at 23:30 in the Belhaven Spiegeltent,North Berwick Tickets you can see Chris on stage with Café Jacques.
CJ make a welcome return to FBTS festival,and is fronted by Chris Thomson and with..Chris Glen Stuart Clyde and David (Hoo-Haa) Halley.....A great night of fun & music is guarenteed.
3rd July
Ted!
Ted Mckenna appears with the Paul Rose Band
"TONIGHT - The Paul Rose Band, Dreadnought Rock, 14 - 16 King Street Bathgate. West Lothian. EH48 1AX.
Hope to see you at our gig. I'm looking forward to this, our first gig as a four piece. It promises to be very, very interesting......Ted"...Due onstage sometime between 8 and 8-30pm.
17th June
Cancelled!
The A12 Festival scheduled for tommorrow in Holland has been cancelled at the last minute
CHRIS GLEN was due to play the festival with MSG, and is still in Holland at the moment.
Bad weather has been the given reason,but rumours suggest the rock fest has filed for bankruptcy following large debts
16th June
Zal & Ted!
ZAL & TED make a mega rare appearance at the 2011 Merchant City Festival on Sat 23rd July, 5-7pm
The idea is to celebrate the iconic albums of Glasgow in the company of the artists behind them,Zal & Ted are to talk about the 1973 SAHB album "NEXT"....There is also a Facebook page.
13th June
Bits N' Pieces!
Remember CHRIS GLEN can be seen with M.S.G on Sun 17/06/11 Kerkrade,Rock Temple Holland
And on Mon 18/06/11 @ A12 Classic Rock festival Holland
Also
There is a SAHB Fan / Rock Night happening at the Admiral Bar, Glasgow on Saturday, November 19 at 7:30pm - 1:00am
With All proceeds raised will go to the Alex Harvey Memorial Fund,go HERE for ticket info etc
And
Remember that N.T.S.A.H.B are playing live at The Garage 490 Sauchiehall St Glasgow
on Saturday August 20th @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm
They also play DUNDEE on Friday August 19th @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm
27th May
Chris!
More newz re the new MICHAEL SCHENKER CD "Temple Of Rock" According to HMV Japan Its getting a July 27th release presumably with worldwide release to follow.
The album features among others: Slash (G) Rudolf Schenker (G) Pete Way (B) Neil Murray (B) CHRIS GLEN (B)
Simon Phillips (D) Carmine Appice (D) Chris Slade (D) Don Airey (Key) Michael Voss (Vo), Miles Kennedy (Vo)
Track Listings
1. Intro
2. How Long
3. The End Of An Era
4. Saturday Night
5. Fallen Angel
6. Hangin' On
7. With You
8. Miss Claustrophobia
9. Scene Of Crime
10. Lovers Sinfony-Speed
11. Stormin' In (Featuring Chris Glen)
12. Speed (Featuring Chris Glen)
13. Before The Devil Knows You're Dead
14. How Long (Guitar Battle Version)
15. Remember (Bonus-Japan Only)
23rd May
Julian!
Our very own intrepid JULIAN HUTSON SAXBY is heading for an Arctic.adventure.
You can read all about it HERE and you can follow his tweets on his journey
4th May
Zal Cleminson!
On this day in 1949 Alastair " Zal " Cleminson was born, making the world a far better place..:)
A Very Happy Birthday to the mighty ZAL
29th April
Max Maxwell!
The BIG reason today is very special....Its the day MAX MAXWELL was born!!..Happy Birthday MAX
25th April
Jon Morrison!
SAHB associate JON MORRISON pops up on ITV, Sunday, 1 May 2011, 8:00PM - 10:00PM
In the first of the 4 part drama VERA Jon is in all 4 shows.
Also
Original "Anthem" vocalist MAE MCKENNA 's son JAMIE WOON is at no 15 in the UK album chart.
And
Michael Schenker has officially confirmed MSG World Tour 2 New European Dates
Sun 17/06/11 Kerkrade,Rock Temple Holland
Mon 18/06/11 A12 Classic Rock festival Holland
Tour Line-up:
Michael Schenker - Lead Guitar
Chris Slade - Drums
Chris Glen - Bass
Gary Barden - Vocal
Wayne Findlay - Keyboards/Guitars
14th April
Samantha Seth!
Friend of S.A.H.B,SAMANTHA SETH has got a favor to ask you!
" I've entered a songwriting competition where I
have the chance to win a place at one of London's top music institutes.
All I need you guys to do is go HERE and
click on the girl holding the TV to go to the Videos, you'll find me on the 4th page with a song
called "Hard To Say Goodbye" then all you have to do is vote by giving
your name and email.
Also if you could spread the word to everyone you
know that would be a big help! thankies, sam x x x "
You can check out some old footage of Sam rehearsing with S.A.H.B HERE
29th March
Odds N'Sods!
Ted Mckenna has sent a Message as part of the M.S.G community to the People of Japan.
Chris Glen has recorded 2 songs for inclusion on the forthcoming new Michael Schenker / M.S.G album.
Chris played on the tracks "SPEED" & "STORMING IN" which also feature Chris Slade on drums..a summer release is expected.
Here is Julian Hutson Saxby, Rehearsing Thin Lizzy's, 'Cold Sweat' with Swans in Flight for a gig
at Olympia, Guitar Nation show on Nov.13th 2010 with Marco Mendoza.
10th March
Ted Mckenna!
A very happy birthday to TED MCKENNA who was born on this day 1950....Cheerz Ted!
7th March
Jon Morrison!
Long time SAHB compadrie / actor JON MORRISON makes a rare appearance in the 2 man play "The Confidant"
Live on stage @ Glasgow's ORAN MOR on 7th-12th March & Edinburgh's TRAVERSE THEATRE 15th - 19th March
"THE CONFIDANT" written by Gilberto Pinto (Venezuela) Adapted by Alan Bisset & Directed by Sacha Kyle
The play also stars LORI MCLEAN.
1st March
Ted!
TED MCKENNA follows Chris by taking over Rock Radio (tonight)Tuesday 1st March from 10pm to midnight. 96.3 Rock Radio
News Via Ted's Facebook 1-3-11
24th February
Chris!
As previously reported CHRIS GLEN has been touring Europe with CHRIS SLADE'S STEEL CIRCLE
you can check out five videos from the Holland show at this YouTube page.
5th February
Alex!
Another candle on the cake for the boss...Mr Alex Harvey who was born on this day 1935...Happy Birthday Alex!
4th February
For Alex!
29 years gone.....Hugh's tribute to Alex ....Much missed.
21st January
Alex Tribute!
Remember dont miss your opporchancity to see THE ALEX HARVEY STORY on Saturday 5th Feb @ IVORY BLACKS Glasgow.
This looks like its going to be somthing a bit special,and with all the action courtesy of the eerily accurate
SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY TRIBUTE BAND a great night is guaranteed!
And with all profits going to The Alex Harvey People's Palace Memorial fund,how can you go wrong?
So remember just by attending you will be contributing to a very worthy cause....Expect The Unexpected!
If interested go HERE for tickets
17th January
Chris!
The mighty CHRIS GLEN kicks off 2011 with a mini european tour with the all star CHRIS SLADE's STEEL CIRCLE
As Well As AC/DC's CHRIS SLADE And Our CHRIS GLEN The Line Up Also Includes
From VENGEANCE Leon Goewie
From ALICE COOPER Keri Kelli
Tour Dates February 2011
03.02 Spain - Madrid - Ritmo y compas
04.02 Spain - Villava Atarabbia - Totem
05.02 Spain - Huesca - Jai Alai
06.02 Switzerland - Pratteln - Z7
08.02 Germany - Augsburg - Spectrum Club
09.02 Belgium - Verviers - Spirit of 66
10.02 Germany - Ahaus - Logo
12.02 Holland - Kerkrade - Rock Temple
15.02 Switzerland - St.Maurice - Manoir Pub
17.02 Norway - Trondheim - Byscenen
18.02 Norway - Grimstad - Rock Fest Bluebox
19.20 Norway - Oslo - Gjerdrum Kulturhus
CHRIS also has a new video blog online HERE
26th December
Ted!
Posted on TED MCKENNA's Facebook
"Christmas greetings! I hope you have had a wonderful day so far! Unfortunately, I'm currently still dealing with nausea and his wee pal diarrhoea....I know, too much information. I hope to be better soon when I'll be in touch. Meanwhile, All the best to you and yours. Have a great 2011
Ted x"
25th December
Cheerz!
A Sincere seasons greetings to you all,and may it be safe,peaceful and happy...Cheerz n'take care..
16th December
Alex at the palace!
Newz re the 1st of the fund-raising events c/o JACK MCDOUGALL
What a great year ahead for fans of Alex Harvey and SAHB. There is alot of hard work going on behind the scenes to make the long-overdue permanent 'tribute' to Glasgow's legendary musician a reality in Feb 2012.
More details, I'm sure, will emerge soon, but as a 'heads-up' the 1st of the fund-raising 'events' will take place in Glasgow on the 5th February 2011 in Ivory Blacks, Oswald Street(TBC)
This 'show' will featureThe Story of Alex Harvey
in music' covering his solo times. soulband era...Teargas, and a nostalgic look at SAHB 70's-style with Glasgow's Sensational Alex Harvey Tribute Band. We hope to have some special guests adding their support on the night to the project.
Tickets will be available shortly, and ALL proceeds will be added to the Memorial funds already in place.
8th December
Back from hell!
CHRIS GLEN has 3 part road blog from the recent M.S.G appearance at Hard Rock Hell IV - Pirates of Prestatyn
And you can check them out HERE
30th November
Chris in hell!
Just a reminder that CHRIS GLEN..plays this Saturday at Hard Rock Hell IV - Pirates of Prestatyn
On bass for The MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) this is the only date MSG will be doing in the UK.
Helloween,Saxon,Lizzy Borden,Blaze Bayley,La Guns,Skid Row,Airbourne,Ufo & Uriah Heep
are also on the weekend's line-up (Among Many Many Others)
28th November
Happy Birthday To Hugh!
On this day 1949..Mr HUGH MCKENNA was born...Happy Birthday Hugh..All the best from all the troops
Hope you have a great day.
22nd November
Tartan Clefs!
As rumoured..TED, HUGH & CHRIS along with old SAHB buddy BILLY RANKIN, joined DEF LEPPARD frontman
JOE ELLIOTT,on stage at the TARTAN CLEFS 2010. Joe who was awarded Services to Rock:(Def Leppard)
fulfilled a lifelong ambition when he performed with his music heroes,(SAHB) belting out great renditions of BOSTON TEA PARTY & ANTHEM
Joe also gave us an exclusive video blog of his encounter with one of Ted's cymbals when he was a teenager
Check out the video. HERE
15th November
Tartan Clefs!
As yet still unconfirmed
But word has it that HUGH MCKENNA, TED MCKENNA, CHRIS GLEN, BILLY RANKIN, And JOE ELLIOT
are to perform ANTHEM & BOSTON TEA PARTY at this years TARTAN CLEFS 2010
taking place this Saturday 20th November,6.30pm - late @ Old Fruitmarket Glasgow
6th November
Chris!
On this day 1950, the world became a better place...with the birth of Mr CHRIS GLEN.
A very happy birthday to Chris from all the troops.
ALSO
The very best of luck to everyone who is attending today's SAHBSTOCK3 we hope you all have a sensational time.
26th October
Ted!
Lifted from TED MCKENNA's Facebook
"Ted McKenna..... And now I'm going up to Dundee to play at Dexters. We have new material and it's going to be great"
Saturday 30th, 9pm - The Paul Rose Band
Dexters
24 Castle St DUNDEE, Angus DD1 3AF.
21st October
Facebook!
There appears to be a Facebook campaign to get SAHB back on stage
To lodge your support just click the like button.
20th October
Sahbstock3!
SO REMEMBER THIS...SAHBSTOCK3 (Sensational Alex Harvey TRIBUTE Band (tribute night)(18+)
Doors 7pm NOV 6 2010 SAHBSTOCK3
Please Note..This Is An Unofficial Event,And Is Fan Organised And Presented..And Is Not Connected To..
WWW.SAHBOFFICIAL.CO.UK Or THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND...Other than by goodwill.
ALSO
New CHRIS SLADE'S STEELE CIRCLE gig,featuring CHRIS GLEN
30.10 2010 @ Diesel Bar Châtel / St Denis / Switzerland
13th October
Ted Mckenna!
With courtesy from The PAUL ROSE BAND
There are now three new vids of Paul playing live with his band at a friend's party in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
With TED MCKENNA on drums and Kenny Hutchison on bass, the guys are relaxed and on top form,while having great fun.
This featured video is a tribute to Elvis Presley, with an instrumental version of
"Cant Help Falling in Love With You". Check it out here on Youtube
it's pretty outrageous,To see the other two vids currently on line from this show, go HERE
ALSO
Check out the latest update re Alex in the peoples Palace
7th October
Chris N'Chris!
Chris Glen..Continues to expand his impressive musical cv with the announcement of his
involvement with fellow MSG buddy.....CHRIS SLADE's STEELE CIRCLE upcoming European dates.
28.10.2010 Vague à l'ame / Veysonnaz / Switzerland
29.10.2010 Halles des Congres / La Bresse / France
30.10 2010 St Denis / Switzerland
You can check out Chris Slade HERE
Also
Check Out This Exclusive New Upload... AMOS MOSES Live 2006
27th September
Alex In The Palace!
The mighty task of getting ALEX into Glasgow's People's Palace steps up a gear, with an appeal
to anyone who has any special Alex/Sahb Memorabilia and willing to make it part of the PP exhibit
then please E Mail STUART DONAGHEY Here
For full Story update go to Alex in the peoples Palace Reply #69
17th September
Chris Goes To Hell!
CHRIS GLEN now confirmed on bass for M.S.G for DEC 4th 2010 HARD ROCK HELL Prestatyn, Wales, U.K.
11th September
George Young!
Check out the story of ALEX's red scarf..and GEORGE YOUNG HERE
And many many thanks again to George..cheerz!
8th September
Dave Field!
DAVE FIELD.......The creator of the classic SAHB & NAZARETH logo's, has done a wee biog for us...Hope you enjoy it!
To check it out just go HERE
31st August
Zal Cleminson!
ZAL now has an active Facebook page,as does TED and CHRIS
28th August
Stewart Campbell!
Very sad to hear that Stewart Campbell (Visual Hits) and friend of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, passed away this week!
Stewart, with his artistic and photographic skills and talents, was instrumental in the birth of this website.
Our Hearts Go Out to his family and friends........You can check out the photography of Stewart Campbell HERE
25th August
Unbelievable!
Unearthed Treasure AMOS MOSES footage found!! aparently first shown on German TV show 'Pop Scope'
in 1976, then lost forever........ untill it was Re-discoverd by Sahb Trooper IAN STOKE!!.
21st August
Rumour Has It!
Anyone at a loose end on Sunday,then pleez go see these guys....They have come all the way from Switzerland
NOT THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND - Sun 22.Aug.2010 5pm (sharp!!) – Scotia Bar, 112 Stockwell Street, Glasgow.
Rumour has it.....of a very special surprise guest/guests appearance!
4th August
So Remember This...
Just a little reminder that the 2010 debut of CAFE JACQUES (featuring Chris Glen) takes place on the 12th August
In the famous SPIEGELTENT sited at North Berwick harbour,for details,tickets etc go HERE
Also
Please Dont Forget The UK Debut Of... NOT THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND
At the following venues.
Wed 18.Aug.2010 7pm – Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh Art College, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh.
Thur 19.Aug.2010 7pm – Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh Art College, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh.
Fri 20.Aug.2010 7.30pm – Craigiebield House Hotel, Penicuik.
Sat 21.Aug.2010 – 8pm Park Hotel, Colwyn Bay, Wales
Sun 22.Aug.2010 5pm (sharp!!) – Scotia Bar, 112 Stockwell Street, Glasgow.
Remember the band are coming all the way from Switzerland so please try and catch a show...Cheerz.
14th July
Ted Mckenna
Due to unforeseen circumstance the 23rd July RhumBoogie Orchestra event has been cancelled
All tickets bought on line will be refunded over the next few days.With apologies for any inconvience
More gig info re the RBO asap.
13th July
Ted Mckenna
Ted Mckenna returns to Glasgows Oran Mor on Friday 23rd July with the RhumBoogie Orchestra
You can get tickets HERE
5th July
N.T.S.A.H.B
Gordon from Not The Sensational Alex Harvey Band has informed us
of revised start times at the following shows
Wed 18.Aug.2010 7pm – Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh Art College, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh.
Thur 19.Aug.2010 7pm – Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh Art College, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh.
Fri 20.Aug.2010 7.30pm – Craigiebield House Hotel, Penicuik.
Sat 21.Aug.2010 – 8pm Park Hotel, Colwyn Bay, Wales
Sun 22.Aug.2010 5pm (sharp!!) – Scotia Bar, 112 Stockwell Street, Glasgow.
The band are coming all the way from Switzerland so a bit of local support would be more than welcome!
4th June
Ted Mckenna
Ted Mckenna can be seen twice this month and in 2 different bands
First up is with the PAUL ROSE BAND at ROCKERS Glasgow on the 18th June
Then on the 20th Juneyou can see him at Glasgow's ORAN MOR with the Rhum Boogie Orchestra
25th May
Not The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Remember and check out the worlds first ever Sensational Alex Harvey Tribute Band, aka N.T.S.A.H.B
The band based in Switzerland, formed in 2006 are finally making their UK debut at the following venues in mid August.
18 Aug 2010 20:30
Wee Red Bar Edinburgh, Scotland
19 Aug 2010 20:30
Wee Red Bar Edinburgh, Scotland
20 Aug 2010 20:00
Craigiebield House Hotel Penecuik, Scotland
21 Aug 2010 20:00
Park Hotel Colwyn Bay, Wales
22 Aug 2010 17:00
Scotia Bar Glasgow, Scotland
Not The Sensational Alex Harvey Band are
Andreas Fischlin - Chris Glenn / Bass, Electric Cello
Hanspeter Staub - Zal Cleminson / Guitar
Peter Baldinger - Ted McKenna / Drums
Gordon Bell - Alex Harvey / Vocals, token Glaswegian
Eva and Sabina - Dancing / Theatrical Spectaculars
You can check out Video's & Music from NTSAHB at the bands Myspace HERE
20th May
The Blog
CHRIS GLEN heads of to Barcelona today for the first of 16 european dates with the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP
But before he left he filmed a new video blog, which you can view HERE
5th May
Chris's Cafe
CHRIS GLEN will be playing the FRINGE BY THE SEA festival on Thursday August 12th. Chris will be on hand as part of the newly reformed CAFE JACQUES, who will also headline the day's events, On the bill the same day among others is MAGGIE BELL.
This will be the first gig by CAFE JACQUES in over THIRTY YEARS! So this promises to be something special!
4th May
Zal's Birthday
BIG birthday wishes going to our very own Mr Zal Cleminson who was born on this day 1949..Cheerz Zal!
And
Michael Schenker has commented on the upcoming M.S.G London show (with Chris Glen on bass)
"It's exiting stuff don't miss the London show at Shepperds Bush Empire on June 2nd with surprise guest appearances!"
30th April
M.S.G Dates Confirmed
Belated birthday wishes go to our Master Of Mahem Mr Max Maxwell,who was born on April 29,1958,Cheerz Max!!
And
Confirmed M.S.G Line-up
Michael Schenker - Guitars
Gary Barden - Vocals
Chris Glen - Bass
Chris Slade - Drums
Wayne Findlay - Guitars/keyboards
Confirmed M.S.G Tour Dates
MAY 21 2010 Faktoria D'Arts Terrassa - ESP
MAY 23 2010 Sala Heineken Madrid - ESP
MAY 27 2010 Millennium Music Hall Cardiff - WAL
MAY 28 2010 Civic Hall Wolverhampton - ENG
MAY 30 2010 02 Academy Liverpool - ENG
JUN 02 2010 Shepherd's Bush Empire London - ENG
JUN 04 2010 Tell Saal Ostermundigen - SWI
JUN 05 2010 Halles des Congres La Bresse - FRA
JUN 11 2010 Sweden Rock Festival Sölvesborg - SWE
JUL 01 2010 Ulmer Zelt Festival Ulm - GER
JUL 02 2010 Classic Rock Night Ratshaussen - GER
JUL 03 2010 Open Air Holledau Unterempfenbach - GER
JUL 09 2010 Culturpodium Boerderij Zoetermeer - HOL
JUL 10 2010 Spirit of 66l Verviers - BEL
JUL 11 2010 Bospop Festival Weert - HOL
You can check out the official MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP website HERE
20th April
M.S.G Dates
The MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP are doing some european dates NEXT MONTH which includes some gigs in the UK.
Of interest to us is that Mr CHRIS GLEN will be on bass (playing his best in years)
Please note these dates/news is still UNOFFICIAL but due to short notice of the gigs,we thought a nods up was required
An official confirmation should follow soon!
M.S.G Tour Dates
Fri - 21/05/10 - Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain - Faktoria d'Arts
Sun - 23/05/10 - Madrid, Spain - Heineken
Thu - 27/05/10 - Cardiff, U.K. - Millennium Music Hall
Fri - 28/05/10 - Wolverhampton, U.K. - Wulfrun Hall
Sun - 30/05/10 - Liverpool, U.K. - O2 Academy Liverpool
Wed - 02/06/10 - London, U.K. - O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush
Fri - 04/06/10 - Euskirchen, Germany - the Multi Kulti Art Festival
Fri - 11/06/10 - Solvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival
Sun - 07/11/10 - Weert, the Netherlands - BosPop festival
Also
Former S.A.H.B manager Martin Kielty is writing a book with fellow former S.A.H.B manager
Eddie Tobin. It's called Are Ye Dancin'? and it's the story of
Scotland's dance halls and how they were the centre of society as the
rock'n'roll era exploded. He's looking for people to tell their own
stories, just like he did in the Apollo Memories book More info HERE
And
Former S.A.H.B vocalist now Rock Radio DJ Billy Rankin started playing a 1992 Frankie Miller demo called Bottle
of Whiskey on his Rock Radio breakfast show recently. The response was
incredible and some people put together a Facebook campaign to have it
released as a single. Rock Radio likes to do what the fans want so
they have arranged for it to be released on May 3, and Classic Rock
Magazine is also backing them.
There are about 3000 people in the campaign already - if they can get
more, and everyone buys the track for just 79p, we could get Frankie
back in the charts for the first time in 18 years.
Rock Radio is playing Bottle of Whiskey regularly - it's a very rough
demo but the power shines through, and we all know what Frankie's
incredible voice is telling us when he sings 'I had a fight with a
bottle of whiskey - and the bottle of whiskey won'... For more details go HERE
5th April
Friday Rockers
The Sensational Alex Harvey Tribute Band are live this Fri @ ROCKERS,14 Midland Street,Glasgow G1 4PP
Support Comes from Hot Love And you can check out the Rockers website Here
This will be a great night,so get on down!......You wont be disapointed.
10th March
Happy Birthday
A very happy birthday to our Lord Of The Skins....TED MCKENNA!!
Ted was born on this day 10th March 1950,and remember you can see the great man live this Friday (see link below)
Cheerz Ted have a good one!!!!
2nd March
Ted Mckenna
Ted Mckenna's current project,the cool n' classy Rhumboogie Orchestra
are playing @ The Salon Glasgow on the 12th
March Tickets
And you can see Ted prior to that with The Paul Rose Band on the 5th & 6th March
Friday 5th - 9pm - Full Band @ The Blue Lamp 121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BU
Tel: 01224 647 472
Also
Saturday 6th - 3.30pm - Full Band @ Dexters 24 Castle St, Dundee DD1 3AF, Scotland.
Tel: 01382 228894
13th February
Liquid Rooms
Edinburgh venue the LIQUID ROOMS which involved SAHB in the infamous fire
looks like its set to re-open in May for the full story go HERE
10th February
S.A.H.T.B
The Sensational Alex Harvey Tribute Band are live this Fri @ McChuills 40 High Street, Glasgow.
Postcode - G1 1NL Phone no - 0141 552 2324 the venue even has a Myspace HERE
The gig is FREE ADMISSION and kicks off around 8.30pm,these guys are the business and are highly recomended!!.
SAHTB Are
Richey McKay....Alex
Brian Cartwright....Zal
Jack McDougall....Chris
Andy Lawrie....Hugh
Graham Platt....Ted
5th February
Alex is no 1
On this day 5th February 1935:
ALEX HARVEY was born at 49 Govan Road, Plantation, Glasgow.
Alex sadly may be gone but he certainly hasn't been forgotten.
The legend of ALEX & SAHB is safe & intact and is very much alive
In-fact having just recently came 8th in STV's "The Greatest Scot" of all time.
Making ALEX THE NO 1 Scottish Rocker Ever!!!.............And That's Official
4th February
Anthem For Alex!
On this day February 4th 1982:
Alex Harvey sadly died on the eve of what would have been his 47th birthday!
To mark this sad occasion and for those who have not seen this little piece of magic, I remind you that last year HUGH MCKENNA
exclusively recorded this for us, and confirms that this is infact the version of ANTHEM that he actually played at ALEX's funeral.
You can check out the video HERE
29th January
Ted Mckenna!
Ted McKenna has posted the following message on facebook
"I’m off to rehearsal with the Rhumboogie Orchestra.
We play the Rock Radio Birthday Bash after show party at the Garage (G2) Friday 29th Jan.
It’s a charity gig for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy. Fabulous night!"
late notice, but if you want to go the gig is TONIGHT at
The Garage 490 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, phone 0141 332 1120
23rd January
ZAL CLEMINSON.COM!
HAIL VIBRANIA the long awaited and much anticipated first novel by our very own ZAL CLEMINSON
takes a big move forward to finally being published, with the promise of a 2010 release.
You can read excerpts from the novel at Zals new website WWW.ZALCLEMINSON.COM
11th January
Rock Radio Takeover!
Dont forget CHRIS GLEN has a special 3 hour radio show this Tuesday Night @ 22.00 on ROCK RADIO
Also on 106.1fm Rock Radio (Manchester) & 96.3fm Rock Radio (Scotland) And on D.A.B
29th December
Stuff!
Spotted in attendance at the CHRIS GLEN & THE OUTFIT gig last sunday was none other than ALEX HARVEY JR!!
To see a rough video from the gig, go check out SNAKEBITE for a mighty fine performance by our JULIAN HUTSON SAXBY
CHRIS GLEN has a 3 hour ROCK RADIO special to be aired on 12th Jan @ 10pm
The show is based around 20 songs that CHRIS has specialy chosen as his favorite trax.
Also
DEAR SCOTLAND Have a new poll so You can vote for Scotland’s Greatest Ever Vocalist HERE
And a BIG Thank you for your support and all the best for 2010, from everyone here @ SAHBOFFICIAL.
CHEERZ N' TAKE CARE.
16th December
Chris Glen!
CHRIS GLEN can NOW!! be seen in the uk with the mighty M.S.G @ the following shows
DEC 16 2009 Manchester Academy Manchester
DEC 17 2009 Sheffield Academy Sheffield
DEC 18 2009 JB's Dudley
DEC 19 2009 Ulster Hall Belfast IRE
DEC 20 2009 Bristol Academy Bristol
DEC 21 2009 Woughton Center Milton Keynes
DEC 22 2009 Newcastle Academy Newcastle
DEC 23 2009 Oxford Academy Oxford
Also Remember!!!
CHRIS GLEN & The OUTFIT's Show on 27th Dec @ The Ferry Glasgow. Its a party gig with a
SAHB flavour
MAX MAXWELL,JULIAN HUTSON SAXBY & JON MORRISON will also be on hand to bring some mayhem to the night.
29th November
Happy Birthday To Hugh!
A Belated best wishes to our very own HUGH MCKENNA who celebrated his birthday on the 28th Nov
Cheerz Hugh, And all the best from all @ Sahbofficial
23rd November
Treble Ted!
TED MCKENNA turns up drumming with no less than 3 bands in the next few weeks!!!
You can see Ted in action at the following shows
PAUL ROSE BAND
Saturday 28th NOV - 9pm - Full Band
@ Trillians
Princess Sq, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER
Tel: 191 232 1619
Sunday 29th NOV - 9pm - Full Band - TBC
@ Bubbles
58 Station Rd, Ashington.
Northumberland.
Tel: 01670 850 800
ALSO WITH
BUCKET OF BLUES Featuring THE RHUMBOOGIE ORCHESTRA
@ THE FERRY Glasgow Thursday 3rd DECEMBER
Bucket of Blues is the most exciting Rhythm & Blues night Glasgow has ever seen.
Following on from its phenomenal first night in Glasgow’s West End which saw a sell out crowd of over 300 people, Bucket of Blues brings 8 of the UK’s leading Blues musicians the "Rhumboogie Orchestra" back under one roof for another foot stomping night.
Featuring the authentic sounds of the 50’s R&B, this night is sure to sell out fast.
With Bucket of Blues we guarantee that this boat will rock!
THE FERRY
AND WITH
THE FRANK O' HAGEN BAND
@ O2 ABC 2 Glasgow
Wed 23 Dec 09
Door time: 7.00pm
TICKETS
15th November
Sahbstock2 - Update!
Well what a great night SAHBSTOCK was!!! and a huge congratulations To all concerned!!.
And with the grand sum of £2413.10 being raised for charity.
And as was hotly rumoured Mr ZAL CLEMINSON turned out to enjoy the show as did CHRIS GLEN & MAX MAXWELL.
For more details check out the FORUM thread SAHBSTOCK2.
14th November
Sahbstock2!
The best of luck with the fan run SAHBSTOCK2 which is taking place today
@ 56 Oswald St,Glasgow in IVORY BLACKS Chris & Max will be in attendance, Also Expect the Unexpected!!!
9th November
Lets Do It!
Now that ALEX has made the list of nominees, lets get him a respectable placing (You can vote by phone or online)
The voting has started so please take a moment and VOTE4ALEX
And a BIG THANK YOU for your time.......Cheerz!
7th November
Alex Makes The List!
Todays Scottish Daily Record has a 2 page (28 & 29) feature on the "The Greatest Scot Of All Time"
The media campaign is being headed by Scottish Television
and starts on Monday for 5 nights at 9pm, Chris & Ted have filmed a peice for one of the shows.
Just go to the STV page to vote for Alex.
6th November
Happy Birthday To You Chris!
A very happy birthday to our favourite Boss Of Bass
Mr CHRIS GLEN, All The Best from everyone at SAHBOFFICIAL!!
31st October
M.S.G UK Tour!
You can see the mighty CHRIS GLEN playing bass for the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP around the UK this December
M.S.G UK Tour 2009
DEC 16 2009 Manchester Academy 3 - Manchester
DEC 17 2009 Sheffield Academy - Sheffield
DEC 18 2009 JB's - Dudley
DEC 19 2009 Ulster Hall - Belfast
DEC 20 2009 Bristol Academy - Bristol
DEC 21 2009 Woughton Center - Milton Keynes
DEC 22 2009 Newcastle Academy - Newcastle
DEC 23 2009 Oxford Academy - Oxford
Line-Up
Michael Schenker - gtr
Gary Barden - vox
Wayne Findlay - gtr/keys/b.vox
Chris Glen - bass
Chris Slade - drumz
The MSG Show Is A Highly Recomended Gig,You Wont Be Disapointed!
21st October
More Ted!
As promised here is another Ted Mckenna appearance with the PAUL ROSE BAND
Sunday 25th - 7pm - Full Band
The Coast.
Gravesend, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 1HT, Scotland.
18th October
Chris,Max, & Ted!
Chris Glen & Max Maxwell,for fun recorded a little video, to plug the CHRISmas show, to see it just go HERE
Also
Ted Mckenna is playing drums for the PAUL ROSE BAND at the upcoming shows.
Friday 23rd October
The Georgian Hotel - 8pm - Full Band
26 Lefroy St, Coatbridge ML5 1LZ, Scotland.
Tel: 01236 421888
And
Saturday 24th - 9pm - Full Band
Dexters.
24 Castle St, Dundee DD1 3AF, Scotland.
Tel: 01382 228894
More dates 2 Come Soon
Also
Tomorrow Ted & Chris are filming a small piece for STV in relation to the "Greatest Scot" tv poll that is underway
Just go HERE to vote for ALEX
4th October
A Merry Ferry CHRISmas!!
Chris Glen has announced that there is to be a gig / party on 27th December @ Glasgows Renfrew Ferry.
Chris, along with his band (The Outfit) which will be MAX MAXWELL & JULIAN HUTSON SAXBY
And DAVEY HALLEY & STUART CLYDE are to play a set
which will consist of mainly S.A.H.B songs,Chris is hoping to spring a couple of surprises, so Expect The Unexpected!!
More info and ticket details etc to come asap
24th September
CHRIS / M.S.G Video's / Blog!!
Over at CHRIS GLEN's Myspace,you can check out a M.S.G VIDEO BLOG (& 2 Video's)
They were recorded last week from within the MICHAEL SCHENKER tour,to see them just go HERE
7th September
Alex The Great!!
Who was, or is the Greatest Scot? STV wants to find out who the nation really thinks is our biggest hero.
Well we know one guy who might just deserve a nomination,just go HERE to vote ALEX into the list
3rd September
M.S.G!!
The drummer in the upcoming M.S.G tour is NOT Chris Slade, as stated in the previous update.
But will be ex Black n’ Blue / Malice,drummer PETE HOLMES who is also no stranger to the M.S.G line-up
So the full line-up is
Michael Schenker (Guitar)
Gary Barden (Vocals)
Wayne Findlay (Guitar/Keyboards)
Pete Holmes (Drums)
Chris Glen (Bass)
If your in the UK, you can catch the band on
16-9-09 @ The Underworld London
17-9-09 @ Muni Arts Centre Pontypridd,Wales
1st September
Chris Glen Blog!!
Chris Glen has as promised deliverd his 3rd video blog, you can check it out HERE
And
It looks like SAHBstock II is now officially SOLD OUT!!!!
20th August
Back Into The Arena (Again)!!
Chris Glen is going back into the arena (again) and rejoins the Michael Schenker Group (MSG) for the European dates.
M.S.G are a highly recommended gig, and this line-up also includes AC/DC drummer Chris Slade who interestingly was the original drummer on Delilah (Tom Jones version) There are 2 uk dates (London & Wales)
Chris also informs us that he is hoping that Chris Glen & The Outfit will play 2 or 3 dates in or around December.
More news re these shows will follow asap, in the meantime Chris promises another of his near legendery video blogs will surface prior to his MSG dates.
M.S.G Europe 2009
08-9 Z7 Prattein SWI
09-9 Spectrum Augsburg GER
10-9 Boerderij Zoetermeer HOL
11-9 Hedon Zwolle HOL
12-9 Raismes Festival Raismes FRA
13-9 Spirit 66 Verviers BEL
14-9 The Rock Temple Kerkrade HOL
16-9 The Underworld London ENG
17-9 Muni Arts Centre Pontypridd, UK/Wales WAL
27th July
Trudy Harvey Q&A!!
Trudy Harvey has sent in her 20 answers to the Q&A from the forum faithfull,just go HERE
And
After The Success Of Last Years Fan Run Charity Event SAHBSTOCK We Now Welcome!!
SAHBstock II
Charity Tea Party
14th November
@ Ivory Blacks,56 Oswald St, Glasgow
7.30pm - 2am
Tickets £5 & are available from IVORY BLACKS And TICKET-SCOTLAND
The Bill Is - Invisible Idols,Electric Warrior,Tigers On Vaseline,The Sensational Alex Harvey Tribute Band
Compere for the evening will be the legendary CAVEMAN,And A Few Surprises Are Promised
17th July
Ted Mckenna Drum Workshop!!
Sorry for the late notice but this has just been passed to me, TED MCKENNA Drum Workshop
To be held at The INN AT LATHONES, STANDREWS
On FRIDAY 17th, SATURDAY 18th & SUNDAY 19th July, for full details go HERE and HERE
6th July
Chris Glen!!
Chris Glen is scheduled to be on the Steve Berry Breakfast Show on Manchesters Rock Radio on Tuesday 7th July
Chris should be iterviewed live on air at about 8.40am as part of a "great live bands" feature!!
29th June
Jon Morrison In The News!!
long time SAHB associate JON MORRISON had a Q&A in yesterday's News Of The World, you can check it out HERE
27th June
J.H.S Myspace!!
Our very own JULIAN HUTSON SAXBY now has his own Myspace
You can keep track of Julian's projects and live appearances as well as sample his unique sounds!!
19th June
Ted In Dundee !!
TED MCKENNA will be drumming for THE PAUL ROSE BAND at Dundee Blues Bonanza.
The venue's are
Saturday 27th June - 6.00pm
Dundee Blues Bonanza - The Old Horse Shoe Bar
100-108 Commercial St, Dundee DD1 2AJ
Tel: 01382 225500
And
Sunday 28th June - 3.00pm
Dundee Blues Bonanza - The Lowdown.
5 Seagate, Dundee, DD1 2EG
Tel: 01382 202259
11th June
Cliff Appleton R.I.P !!
All here at Sahb-Official would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the family of
long time SAHB friend CLIFF APPELTON who sadly lost his cancer battle last weekend
For more information on Cliff's story go HERE
28th May
Stevie Doherty!!
We have a new Q&A on the site,and this time its 90's SAHB vocalist STEVIE DOHERTY
And you can check out his new album on his Myspace HERE
14th May
Trudy Harvey!!
Up at the forum We have the great honour of doing 20 questions with none other than TRUDY HARVEY!!
So if you'r not a forum member then now's a good time to join,then you can get you'r question included
All the Trudy Q&A's will be on the site asap! We are currently awaiting returns from Ted Mckenna & Stevie Doherty
4th May
Zal N'Stuff!!
Our very best wishes go to Mr Zal Cleminson who celebrates his birthday today,A BIG Cheerz from all the troops!!
And we will soon be having some Merchandise for sale via this site very soon,stay tuned!
Also a sincere thank you to all who turned out for the weekend "Mayhem" shows
we appreciate your continued support through such difficult and uncertain times!!
29th April
Shel Talmy!!
Ted Mckenna has passed on a message from Hot City's Shel Tarmy
"I have to tell you in all honesty, haven't heard these tracks in 35
years and they blew me away! I'd forgotten how good the band was,
and how good the recordings and the mixes were, damn I should do
this for a living! And BTW, the mastering was terrif. I now understand why the
release got such great reviews"
Also
Remember 3 SAHB gigs this bank holiday weekend!!
Friday 1st May @ JB's Dudley
Saturday 2nd May @ The Cluny Newcastle
Sunday 3rd May @ Dexters Dundee
And
A Very Happy Birthday To Our Very Own MR MAX MAXWELL!! From All The Sahbofficial Troops, Cheers Max!!
20th April
Less Support!!
WIRED DESIRE have had to pull out of the Dundee gig because of recording comitments, we wish them well.
Original openers INDEPENDENCE will be the only support at Dundee.
9th April
More Support!!
Support on the 3rd of MAYhem comes from WIRED DESIRE And INDEPENDENCE
7th April
Support!!
The S.A.H.B MAYhem mini tour has as special guests on - 1st & 2nd May DEBORAH BONHAM And ANTONY REES
3rd April
Ted & Chris!!
Rock Radio Posted two video clips from their HOT CITY Special.
Its an interview with Chris and Ted, To see both video's just go to our Blog
2nd April
SAHB Hot City Special!!
Rock Radio has an online HOT CITY special,to see it just go HERE
And
There is now a MySpace for 90's S.A.H.B vocalist Stevie Doherty HERE
29th March
N.O.T.W Online!!
And HERE is the News Of The World S.A.H.B feature.
28th March
Hot News!!
S.A.H.B will be in the NEWS OF THE WORLD tomorrow (Sunday) and have the cover of the entertainment Mag (A Listed)
The feature is related to the release of HOT CITY which hits the shops this Monday (30th March)
Please note this feature might just be available in Scotland.
Also
The latest copy of uk mag UNCUT (Madness are on cover) has 4 pages of S.A.H.B / ALEX content (Thanks Gordon)
19th March
T Shirts!!
We have a limited no of 35 official T shirts available for sale, just go to the forum for more details.
14th March
Apollo Memories!!
Check out a cool 30min audio documentry HERE there is some Alex Content.
11th March
SAHB-STORY V2 Update!!
bad news re SAHB-STORY (revised edition),the deal has fallen through, due to the global downturn!!
So auther Martin Kielty has launched a new website HERE
where people can buy his updated Apollo Memories for £12+P&P. There's also a sample download
so you can get a taste of it before you buy.It's a bit of an experiment - print-on-demand is relatively new
So if Apollo Memories goes well then MK will look at self-publishing SAHB Story V2.
SAHB-STORY V2 is nearly finished so hopefully it will still surface, through his site.
10th March
Ted Mckenna!!
A very happy birthday to our favourite drummer TED MCKENNA,cheerz Ted, have a great one!!!!!!
9th March (2nd Update)
Martin Kielty has his updated version of SAHB STORY coming out on March 31st, you can check it out HERE
9th March
Hot City Press - Update!!
There is a small review in the latest (march) edition of 'Clash' magazine.
Two competitions - one for Planet Rock Radio to give away five copies (on their website, with a link on the front page
this will also be talked about on air)
Plus - plus two for Andy Fox in Bristol / Wales area.
Two more interviews done last week - Malcolm Dome for Total Rock Radio and Alan Wilson for the Dundee Courier.
Guitar Magazine have an album review for their next issue out 27th March.
Totalmusicmagazine.com are planning an upcoming feature.
Kerrang! confirmed album review
Daily Express album review is confirmed for March 27th
Record Collector 'boxed' album review with Question and answer interview in their next issue, due late March
Classic Rock Mag album review is also a lead with a 400 word inteview done by Max Bell
plus a 'Welcome Back' feature written by Mick Wall in Classic Rock as well. Interviews with Ted McKenna for these.
2nd March
Hot City Press!!
The HOT CITY PR kicks in with a lead review in the May issue of Record Collector (in the shops 9th April)
A 450 word review + 450 word Q+A with Ted in upcoming Classic Rock
Also album reviews in upcoming: Mojo, Uncut, Q, Shindig, Kerrang+others.
The Daily Express will also have a review on 27th March.
26th February
An Unexpected Surprise!!
2 more gigs have been added for the May bank holiday weekend
Friday 1st May - JB's Dudley,West Midlands
Saturday 2nd May - The Cluny, Newcastle
Sunday 3rd May DEXTERS Dundee
Looks like - Mayhem In May!!!!
24th February
A Gig & Julian Video!
As expected the gig @ DEXTERS in DUNDEE is now officially confirmed
The show is on Sunday 3rd May (bank holiday weekend) support comes from - INDEPENDENCE
The address is 24 Castle St Dundee, DD1 3AF POSTER
Also
Check Out - JULIAN HUTSON SAXBY filmed with his band SWANS IN FLIGHT
The VIDEO was recorded at the PHEONIX THEATRE EXETER 2009
20th February
Ian Rankin talk's S.A.H.B!
Author IAN RANKIN kindly gave us a wee exclusive about his early S.A.H.B fan days.
"I first came across SAHB when they appeared on OGWT - is it my
imagination, or did they play Next with a string trio dressed in rubber
fright masks?? I'd have been about fifteen, and it coincided with a
visit to my sister outside Perth. A friend of hers had Next, and I
listened to it. Typical, both women said, he's found the only 'dirty'
record in the collection! I became a fan, and eventually tracked down
a black and white striped rugby shirt that (on a hazy day) resembled
Alex's. I also wrote Vambo Rools on all my school jotters, had a big
poster of the band on my bedroom wall (next to one of Alice Cooper) and
eventually got to see the band at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh. By this
time it would be 1976 or 77 and I would be 16 or 17. The programme was
a comic book featuring band members and during the show Alex stuck on a
Hitler moustache and goosestepped through the polystyrene wall. (I
took a bit of the fractured wall home with me to Cardenden; lost it
sometime later). I still love the early stuff especially. Recently
got hold of an early vinyl copy of Framed - I sold a lot of my vinyl
when I was at university (I was skint), and after tapes and CDs have
now come back round to it again. There always seems to be good SAHB
stuff on ebay, though I got Framed at the Oxfam shop in Morningside
(Edinburgh). I'm glad the band are still active, and was saddened to
read about their loss of stage gear at the Victoria Street fire in
Edinburgh in December. Impossible to really replace Alex though;he was
a force of nature".
Ian Rankin (February 2009)
10th February
Ted's On The Radio!
Ted Mckenna has been interviewed about the upcoming 'Hot City' release
(Monday) - Leith Fm (Edinburgh) and BBC West Midlands Radio.(Tuesday) he is interviewed by Manchester Rock Radio.
I was told that two of them are pre-records and one on Monday was live,(No Information As To Which One)
Apparently Nicky Horne has been playing tracks for about a week now on his show on Planet Rock Radio.
He loves the album and wants an interview (yet to be arranged).
5th February (2nd Update)
CHRIS GLEN was on BBC1's Reporting Scotland tonight,commenting on the GLASGOW APOLLO
This was following on from his Radio Scotland interview this morning.
And HERE is the video!!
5th February
So Remember This!
Raise a glass for our very own Godfather Of Gallus - Mr ALEX HARVEY
Born this day,February 5,1935,had Alex survived he would have been 74!!
ALEX,WE SALUTE YOU!!!!
4th February (2nd Update)
Chris Glen!
CHRIS GLEN will be on BBC Radio Scotland on Thursday, approx 7am live by phone talking about the Glasgow Apollo.
The Show Good Morning Scotland, Airs - 05/02/2009 / 06:00-09:00am
Its a morning news programme, presented by Gillian Marles, Isabel Fraser and Gary Robertson.WEBSITE
4th February
Alex Harvey 5/2/35 / 4/2/82
On this day February 4th,1982,the day before what would have been his 47th birthday.
Alex sadly died of a heart attack at the end of a European tour in Belgium.
27 years later the legend of Alex and his music is still weaving its MAGIC
Gone but never forgotten,And To Many,Alex Will Alwayz Rool, OK!!!!!
1st February
For Alex!!!!
From HUGH for ALEX!!!!!!
29th January
2 New Albums!!!!
News re the 2 new S.A.H.B album's which are due out very soon!!
First out is - LIVE AT THE BBC which is due out February the 9th,A 2CD retrospective of all the surviving BBC recordings
on one release for the first time.
Featuring unreleased versions of tracks from the peak of the band’s success and includes
an unreleased version of the hit single Delilah alongside a storming cover of Sly Stone’s Dance to the Music.
Also
The much anticipated release of the HOT CITY album is finally released on Monday MARCH 3Oth
The MLP PR machine has just started, so we expect some good media coverage in the next month or so!
The album is previously unreleased and unheard since 1974. All the photos in the booklet are previously unseen.
And
Anyone going to see S.A.H.B up close and intimate @ Melrose on Saturdy night, The band are due onstage 9PM (Aprox)
26th January
Swans In Flight!!!!
Check out what JULIAN HUTSON SAXBY gets up to when he's not working in S.A.H.B
25th January
Ted TV clip!!!!
And HERE is the afore mentioned appearence of Ted Mckenna
24th January
Ted TV!!!!
Ted Mckenna is scheduled to appear on the BBC1 Sunday morning show (10-11) - THE BIG QUESTIONS
The show is presented by Nicky Campbell andTed has been asked to comment on the media frenzy
surrounding the J-Ross / R-Brand scandal!!
21st January
Blog / New Gig!!!!
Chris has done a new video blog, which can be seen HERE In which he reveals news of a new gig!!
14th January
A GIG & The News Clip!!!!
Well Guess what!!!
S.A.H.B live at the KINGS ARMS HOTEL, MELROSE.
31st Jan 2009 Tickets £15.00 + BF
Phone the hotel on - 01896823205 (ask 4 Allan or Douglas)
Address is The HIGH ST MELROSE TDS 9BP (Nr Galashiels)
0nly 100 tickets available.
This low profile gig is described as a night with SAHB up close & intimate, taking questions between songs, mingling after the show etc.
Miss it at your peril!!
Also
Go HERE to see the whole BBC1 report
13th January (update 2)
BBC - Online
Go HERE for part of the BBC interview.
13th January
Chris & Jon In The News!!!!
Chris Glen & Jon Morrison are supposed to be on BBC1 REPORTING SCOTLAND @ 6.30pm tonight (sky channel 971)
They gave an interview from Edinburgh's Liquid Rooms as they returned to reclaim S.A.H.B's Gear.
Also we have been informed that anyone who had belongings in the cloakroom of the Liquid Rooms have to deal directly with the venue,
you can contact Kath @ kath@liquidroom.com if you have problems then please contact Jon Morrison @ jonmorrison@hotmail.co.uk
12th January
Fire Update!!!!
Check Out The update re the Liquid Rooms Fire, at the SCOTSMAN website - Thanks Gordon!
4th January
Alex In Top 30!!!!
ALEX has made it into the top 30 of Plannet Rock's Top 40 Greatest Voices in Rock Alex charted at no 28!!
A BIG THANKS to all the troops who took the time to vote.You can check out the full list HERE
The Greatest Voice in Rock Top 40 was compiled by the station's DJs, presenters and listeners, plus musicians, rock critics and experts such as Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath
Phil Manzanera from Roxy Music,and Led Zeppelin biographer Mick Wall.
You can check out the PLANET ROCK website HERE
2nd January
S.A.H.B - Shots!!
There are now some official photographs on the Tour Blog page from the STUDIO 24 gig
Photographs that have been sent in to us will be put on the Live Shots gallery in the next few days!!
27th December
Festive Faveourites!!
Here we go with some S.A.H.B - ELVES sent in by NORMAN HAY from Aberdeen - Cheers!!!
And we will have some new S.A.H.B photographs from the December show on the site very soon.
Also
IF YOU REQUIRE TICKET REFUNDS FOR THE FRIDAY 19th DEC OR MONDAY 22ND DEC SHOWS!!
PLEASE CONTACT THE PLACE WHERE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS,PLEASE BEAWARE YOU WILL NEED THE STUB INFORMATION ETC - AND THERE IS A CUT OFF DATE OF 20-01-09!!!!!
20th December - Update 2
The Bass Lives!!
The latest news regarding last night's fire at the SAHB gig at Edinburgh Liquid Rooms.
The fire started at the Indian restaurant next door and quickly spread through the
roof space. The end result being the Liquid Rooms has all the water damage and the
upstairs buildings fell in. SAHB appear to have lost most of their stuff including
Ted's drum kit, Hugh's keyboards. It appears the lighting rig collapsed onto Ted's
kit. One of the few things to survive was Chris's legendary bass guitar (2nd Fire it has survived) which is thanks
to the quick thinking of Jon Morrison who grabbed what guitars he could and stored
them in the external dressing room at the rear. It also turns out that Chris is a bit
of a hero after stopping to help a woman who had fallen during the evacuation. Chris
was then pushed to the ground and trampled over during the escape!!
As reported BRIGHTON POSTPONED and the EDINBURGH 2nd show GOES ON!!!!!
20th December
S.A.H.B - In Fire Drama!!
The 19th Dec gig was dramatically evacuated after the venue was severely damaged in last night's fire
TONIGHT'S GIG IS ON but has been RELOCATED to STUDIO 24 but sadly BRIGHTON has been POSTPONED!!
Please note a full emergency update was on the front home page from 19thDec-2ndJan (now removed) but for more info on the fire drama
check out the forum threads or the above news feeds!!.
16th December
The Boys Are Back In Town!!
First Up - Dont know if many people noticed - But Sahbofficial was down for about a day or so
Depending on what internet you have,We had a problem with our web host, anyway that should now be the end of it!!!
And News from within
S.A.H.B Are now officially REHEARSING!!!!!!!!!!
13th December
On Air - Video
Here is part of the LEITH FM Interveiw that Chris did today.
Also - Ted Mckenna unexpectedly joined Chris for the Rock Radio interview last thursday in Glasgow's George square.
10th December
Alex & Chris
CHRIS GLEN carries on with getting some SAHB CHRISTMAS SHOW publicity.
with another radio appearence, this time on Edinburgh's LEITH FM.
Chris will be live on the show - LOST IN MUSIC, with STEVIE STIX & HENDROID
the show airs Saturday 13th December 3 - 5pm (You can listen live on the Leith FM website!).
Also
Planet Rock,are running a compitition to find the GREATEST VOICES IN ROCK, and ALEX is listed
Lets try and get Alex up there where he belongs,to vote just go HERE
9th December
Chris,Tom & George
Rock Radio's Tom Russell will be live on air from 10am to 2pm from George Square Glasgow
On Thursday 11th Dec, And CHRIS GLEN has been asked to drop in around 12 ish.
So tune in to Rock Radio to hear the Shinanigans.
News re guests at the Edinburgh shows, Joining SAMANTH SETH, It looks like DOOGIE WHITE will be dropping in (both Nights)
3rd December
Chris Explains!
Just for fun, here is a brief Message from CHRIS GLEN Re the Christmas gigs & the Faith Healer Intro.
28th November
Birthday!
A BIG happy birthday to our very own professor - Hugh Mckenna, All the very best from us to Hugh!!!
26th November
Brighton Rock!
An update re the S.A.H.B gig at Brighton on the 22nd December
Support now comes from the Duchess - DEBORAH BONHAM ( Sister of Led Zep's The Late - John Bonham)
Deborah REPLACES the previousley advertised support for Brighton - WIRED DESIRE.
24th November
Chris The Tout!
Anyone who went to see the TROGGS - ANIMALS - SPENCER DAVIS gig on sunday in Edinburgh's Liquid Rooms
might be forgiven for not recognising the shadey looking character selling tickets at the box office.
It was none other than the Boss Of Base himself - CHRIS GLEN!
CHRIS was a guest, and ended up helping out, S.A.H.B promoter Big Davie,who was short staffed at the 60's legends roadshow.
13th November
Zal's Answers!
Zal Cleminson is the latest addition to the S.A.H.B - Q & A's just go HERE
6th November
Chris Glen!
S.A.H.B - Base legend, CHRIS GLEN was born on this day,1950.
Happy Birthday CHRIS, From S.A.H.B fans everywhere!! Cheers B.O.B!!
28th Rocktober
Edinburgh Update!
According to an advert in the last Sundays - News Of The World, there are After Show Party's at
the BLACK ROSE TAVERN, Rose Street Edinburgh after both Christmas shows. Advert
I will try and get more details asap
21st Rocktober
S.A.H.B Stripey Shirts!
Well here's a real piece of good news,We are going to have the much talked about
LONG SLEEVE STRIPEY SHIRT complete with S.A.H.B logo,these are being specially made for the christmas gigs,
and will only be on sale at Edinburgh & if there's any left - Brighton!
16th Rocktober
S.A.H.B-Stock Webcast!
Anyone Who Cant Make Attendance To The First Ever SAHBSTOCK - All Is Not Lost!
The SAHB Fan Night Thats Happening This Saturday (18th October) Is Going To Be Available To View Via Webcast.
Just Go To The Forum - Then The S.A.H.B Threads, Then Webcast Info,Then - All Is Explained!
The Best Of Luck To All Concerned For What Looks Like Being A Sensational Night!!
12th Rocktober
S.A.H.B Support!
The Support For The Christmas Shows Is Now Confirmed As
Edinburgh - Liquid Rooms, 19th Dec - Fastlayne (Featuring Martin & Gibby)
Edinburgh - Liquid Rooms, 20th Dec - Wired Desire
Brighton - Concorde 2, 22nd Dec - Wired Desire
As Previously Stated, The Edinburgh Shows Are To Have Some Very Special Guest Vocalists Performing With S.A.H.B !
4th Rocktober
Billy Rankin Page!
The Questions & Answers Page For BILLY RANKIN Is Now Up And Running - Check It Out!!
1st Rocktober
More Nanobots!!!
Nanobots, Aka-Jim & Shona Play In Edinburgh This Fri 3rd Rocktober
At Henry’s Cellar Bar (Just Opp The Odeon Lothian Rd) Doors 7.30 On Stage 8pm
Check Out (S.A.H.B's Sound Guy) Jims Myspace For Some Music Samples. NANOBOTS
25th September
Alex Book!!!
It Looks Like The Neil Munro - Alex Harvey Book Is Getting A Reissue, This Time On Paperback
The Sensational Alex Harvey
ISBN: 9781846970887
Author: John Neil Munro
Imprint: Polygon
Publication Date: Sep 2008
Format: PB
Price: £9.99
Stock Status: not yet published
23rd September
Gibby,Martin,Yahoo, & A Hot City Weekend!!!
Old SAHB Pal & Merchie Legend Gibby Will Play With His Band - Fastlayne As Openers For SAHB In Edinburgh On
Friday 19th December. Doors open at 7pm And Fastlayne Will Be On From
7.15,So If You Want To See What He does When He's Not Selling T -
Shirts, Get Along Early... Oh And MARTIN KIELTY's On Drums - No Kiddin!!
And
Sahbofficial Now Has Aquired The Yahoo Group SAHBSTORY
Which We Can Now Use As An Official Information Outlet.
The list Will Still Continue Unchanged As A Normal Yahoo List.
Also
Over The Weekend,Ted,Chris,Zal And Martin Kielty (Who Is Involved With The MLP Release)
Had The Chance To listen To The Unreleased 1974 SAHB Album "Hot City"
Finally Due For A Release Through MLP In March 2009.
Back In The Day,S.A.H.B's's Management Brought In Who And Kinks Producer Shel Talmy
With The Plan Of Trying To Bridge The Gap Between The Poppy Vibe Of Next And The live Vibe The Band Were
looking For.Sadly, By The Time It Was Finished The Band Felt It Had Been A Failure, And The Tapes Were Binned.
Later That Year The Impossible Dream Became SAHB's Third Album.Replacing the one which
would have been called "Can't Get Enough".
Or At least We All Thought The Tapes Had Been Binned, Until Mike
Dixon At MLP Visited Shel In The States And Came Back With The
Original Masters,And Approval To Release The Album As It Had Been
Intended.
In Order To Build A little Tension, We Agreed Not To listen To The
Album Until We Were Sitting Together, So That The Sleeve Notes You'll
Read Consist Of The Guys' First Thoughts As They Hear The Work For
The First Time In 34 Years!!
For Obvious Reasons I Can't Show You The Sleeve Notes Here - You'll
Have To Wait. But let Me Tell You This: As Far As We're All
Concerned, This Is A Blinder Of An Album, And Something You Really
Need To Hear.
There Are Comparisons With Songs That Made It Onto Impossible Dream -
Watch Out For A killer Version Of Tomahawk Kid And Variants Of Vambo
And Weights Made Of Lead . There Are Also Things Which Benefitted
From The Time lag And The Chance To Re-Record (important elements of
Vambo and Man In The Jar just ain't there). And There Are Some Things
Which Hint A Direction SAHB Could Have Moved In, But Didn't (definite
prog rock moments in Long Hair Music).
Over The Top Is A literally Gobsmacking Performance From Alex. Chris
Says - And We Agree - That If You're looking For Examples Of Alex At
The Absolute Top Of His Game, It's Here In Shovelfuls.
We Can't Wait Until You hear It, And I Can't Wait To Read What You
All Think Of It.(All Text C/o Martin Keilty)
10th September
Brighton Rock!!!
Well Here's An Unexpected Christmas Bonus - Another Gig!! This Time On The 22nd December 2008
The Venue Is - The Concorde 2, Medeira Shelter Hall, Medeira Drive BN2 1EN (Brighton) - Tickets Are £20.00 Website
Show Time Starting 7:30 - 10:30pm, THIS IS A SPECIAL CHARITY SHOW
With All Proceeds Going To The Kenya Aid Foundation Website
9th September
Hugh & Samantha!!!
Hugh Has Swiftly Answered All The Questions From The Forum Members And Its Online HERE
Also - Confirmed For Both Nights At This Year's Christmas Shows In Edinburgh,Is SAMANTHA SETH,(Complete with pipes n drums) Of Course Sam Was The Stunning Voice On Anthem At Last Year's ABC Show,So The Standard Is Set Very High!
Reports From The Promoter Suggest That It's The Fastest Selling Gig For The Liquid Rooms This Year, So Don't Leave Getting Your Tickets Too Late, These 2 Shows Look Like Being A Hot Ticket!!!
More Guest Vocalists To Be Confirmed Asap
4th September
Haggis For Sale!!!
Zal Has Been On The Official Forum And Posted The Following Message
HI FOLKS, IT'S SALE TIME ONCE MORE AND THE
ANGRY HAGGIS IS UP FOR GRABS. I PAID £500 TO HAVE THE GUITAR CUSTOM BUILT AROUND TWO YEARS AGO AND AS YOU KNOW IT MAKES A HELLUVA NOIZE.
IT'S JACOBITE BLACK WITH A SINGLE EMG HUMBUCKER AND LOCKING MACHINE HEADS.
ONE CAREFUL OWNER, RELIABLE AND ECONOMICAL, RUNS ON ADRENALINE... ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARD THE PUBLICATION OF 'HAIL VIBRANIA...IN THE BEGINNING'.
AND AS A BONUS, I WILL DELIVER THE GUITAR PERSONALLY ANYWHERE ON THE UK MAINLAND...!!!
OFFERS PLEASE!!!
Best wishes and good luck,
x zal
Check Out The Forum For Details Etc
29th August
New Album Delay!!!
The Much Anticipated Release Of The Lost S.A.H.B Album From The Impossable Dream / Hot City Sessions 1974, Has Been Put Back,
The Record Company MLP Are Now Planning To Release The Album In March 2009
27th August
Chris Glen & Jon Morrison Intervue!!!
A Cool Online Intervue Has Surfaced At The Rock Radio Website.
Just Go To The Page, Click On The Watch The Videos Text Then Scrol Down To The SAHB Intervue - Cheers Mrs Foster!!
18th August
S.A.H.B Christmas Tickets!!!
The Tickets For The S.A.H.B Christmas Shows, Now Appear To Be On Sale At Ripping Records
With The Other Outlets Hopefully Following Soon.
Ticketweb
Ticketmaster
Tickets Scotland
17th August
We Never Dun Nuthin!!!
We Would Like To Take This Opportunity To Apologise For Any Confusion By The Advert That Appeard In Scotlands Sunday Mail
The Ad For The Forthcoming Christmas Shows In Edinburgh, Featured ZAL In The Photograph
This Was A Mistake/Confusion Made Between The Promoters & The Newspaper, And Had Nothing To Do With S.A.H.B
As Is Well Documented, ZAL Is No Longer In S.A.H.B,We Also Apologise To Zal For Any Inconveniance This May Have Caused.
16th August
Samantha Seth!!!
ABC Anthem 2007 Vocalist Samantha Seth Is Doing Some Shows In The Coming Months.
Anyone Who Saw Sam Close The Abc Gig Will Know How Special This Girl Is - HIGHLY RECOMENDED!!!
16 Aug 2008 20:00 - Village Theatre EAST KILBRIDE
20 Sep 2008 20:00 - Byre Theatre ST ANDREWS
4 Oct 2008 20:00 - Pavilion GLASGOW
11 Oct 2008 20:00 - Regal BATHGATE
31 Oct 2008 20:00 - Albert Halls STIRLING
1 Nov 2008 20:00 - Arts Guild GREENOCK
14 Nov 2008 20:00 - Town Hall PAISLEY
29 Nov 2008 20:00 - Magnum IRVINE
13th August
S.A.H.B Christmas Shows!!!
It's Been A Long Wait But Here We Go - SAHBOFFICIAL Is Proud To Confirm That
The SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND Will Play 2 Concerts This December
On Friday 19th & Saturday 20th, At Edinburgh's Liquid Rooms Gig Poster
These Will Be The ONLY Shows The Band Will Do For The Rest Of This Year.
Joining HUGH,MAX,TED, & CHRIS Will Be - JULIAN HUTSON SAXBY, Who Last Played With SAHB
At The Sold Out Nantwich Gig, And Went Down A Storm. These Shows Are Going To Be A Bit Special
Not Just Because These Are S.A.H.B CHRISTMAS Gigs But Because We Will Have Special Guests
Dropping In To Help Celebrate The Music Of Mr ALEX HARVEY.
And As Requested The Songs Are Going To Be Played In Their ORIGINAL Format!!
More Details Re Tickets Etc To Follow A.S.A.P.
The Website Guy - Just A Thought!!
After What Has Been A Tough Year For S.A.H.B It Didn't Look Like We Were Going To Get Any Shows Ever Again! So Please Come Along And Show The Band Your Support, It May Just Have A Large Influence On The Possibility Of Any Future Shows! And Of Course You're Getting What Promises To Be A SENSATIONAL CHRISTMAS PARTY!!
And!!
More NANOBOTS Dates!!!
Nanobots - Glasgow Based Space Rockers Fronted By JIM BRADY (SAHB Sound Guy) And His Good Lady SHONA
Have A Few More Highly Recomended Live Dates
22 Aug 2008 21:30 - Tron Edinburgh
24 Aug 2008 20:00 - King Tuts (Bowie Tribute Nite) Glasgow
21 Sep 2008 20:00 - ZXZW Tilbourg, Netherlands
27 Sep 2008 12:00 - Merchant City Festival Glasgow
Check Out Jims Myspace For Some Music Samples. NANOBOTS
5th August
Max Maxwell Master Of Monster Mayhem!
Max Is Making An Appearance At Glasgow's MONSTERS OF MOCK (Tribute Extravaganza) On 5/9/08 At The Garage.
He Will Be Joining GALLUS COOPER For A Song Or 2,Rumours Suggest MM Is Duetting On BILLION DOLLAR BABYS (Doing The Donavan Parts) - Also Making Her First Solo Appearance Is LADY MACBETH
Who Is ALICE COOPERS Official UK Snake. She Has Done No Less Than 7 Tours With The COOP!!
Also On The Bill Is - AB/CD - MAIDEN SCOTLAND - TIGERS ON VASELINE - THE LEVEE BREAKERS
1st August 29th
Ted's Back In M.S.G!
Ted Mckenna Is Back In MSG (But Only For 4 Dates ) For The Japanese Leg Of The Current MSG World Tour
This Is Due To Current MSG Drummer CHRIS SLADE Haveing A Prior Commitment. Chris Slade Rejoins The Band After Japan.
Its Been A Staggering 24 Years Since Ted Was Last In Japan With M.S.G!!!
July 29th
SAHBSTOCK!
The Unofficialy Run SAHB Fan Night Is Now OFFICIALY SOLD OUT - Roll On Rocktober!!
July 24th
Possable Downtime!!!
There Is A Good Chance That SAHBOFFICIAL Could Be Offline On The Evening Of 29th July And The Morning Of The 30th
This Is For A PHP Upgrade To Version 5 (Whatever That Means) By Our Web Hosts, And Hopefully All Will Resume Back To Normal Soon After.
July 18th
Ted's At St Andrews!!!
You Can Catch TED MCKENNA As Part Of The The PAUL ROSE BAND Live On Mon 21st July At
The Inn At Lathones - Largoward, St Andrews, Fife, KY9 1JE Website
Venue Phone No - Tel: 01334 840494. This Is A Highly Recomended Gig And A Chance To See Ted In Intimate Atmosphere!
July 12th
Hot City / Impossible Dream, Sessions!!!
In Early 1974, S.A.H.B Recorded A New Studio Album In London With legendary US Producer-Shel Talmy. This Album Centred On New Songs Based Around The Hot City Symphony. The Album Was Shelved At The last Minute Even Though The Whole Album Had Been Recorded And Mixed. Most Of The Song Titles Eventually Showed Up On The Official Album 'The Impossible Dream' Later That Year With A Different Producer On Board And The Songs Changed Dramatically. You Can Now Hear How The Album Sounded With The Original Versions Of These Songs. SAHB Fans Will Be Totally Surprised And Amazed At The Different Styles, Delivery And lyric Arrangements Of Well Known SAHB Songs Such As Vambo & Man In The Jar. There Are Two Versions Of Both Anthem And Tomahawk Kid And An Unreleased Song Not Heard Since 1974, When It Was Recorded-'Ace In The Hole'. This Album Features 11 Songs And
Includes A 20-Page Booklet With Photos And liner Notes From The Band.
To Be Released September 2008 (C/o MLP) - Check Out MLP's Website
We Here At The Website Have Heard Samples Of The Tracks - THIS IS A MAJOR FIND - YOU WONT BE DISSAPOINTED!!!!
July 10th
SAHBSTOCK Update!!!
News Update Re The SAHBSTOCK Fan Night (Saturday 18th October) - Its Now Moved To The ADMIRAL BAR - Website
Which Is Located At 72a Waterloo St Glasgow (With Strong Rumers Of At Least 2 Members Of S.A.H.B Attending)
Doors Will Open At 6.30 Until 11 0'clock. The Confirmed line Up Will Be ~ TIGERS ON VASELINE, MATT BLACK, THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY TRIBUTE BAND, CHAD THE LAD & K9 KEV. Tickets Are Selling Well...So Get Them Quick !!!!,
Its Gonna Be Some Night,For Tickits And Info - Contact Jim AKA (The Tomahawk Kid) at jimandmos@blueyonder.co.uk
July 1st
NANOBOTS, UK Dates!!!
The Supremo Of The S.A.H.B Sound - JIM BRADY, Takes His Unique Brand Of Space Rock On The Road With A Few Dates.
6 Jul 2008 - 20:00 @ 3 Sisters, Cowgate, Edinburgh
19 Jul 2008 - 12:00 @ Dunstaffnage Music Festival, Oban
20 Jul 2008 - 0:00 @ Dunstaffnage Music Festival Oban
26 Jul 2008 18:00 @ HAWKFEST Devon, Southwest
The Bots (Jim & Shona) Are A Highley Recomended Gig, Check Out Jims Myspace For Some Music Samples. NANOBOTS
June 17th
CHRIS's First Gig With MSG Is This Thursday!!!
Just A Little Reminder That The MSG Gig Is This Thursday 19th june @ The LIQUID ROOMS 9c Victoria St Edinburgh.
Kick Off Is At 7pm - £15 On The Door.Here's An Amazing Peice Of SAHB Related Trivia - CHRIS SLADE (AC/DC - THE FIRM - ASIA - URIAH HEEP) Is The Drummer In The New MSG Lineup
Well Chris Played Drums On The Original DELILAH By TOM JONES (1968) - Well I Thought It was Interesting....!
June 14th
S.A.H.B-Stock "Charity Tea Party"!!!
There Is Going To Be A S.A.H.B Fan Get to gether Gig At - THE BEAT CLUB, GLASGOW On 18th October 2008
£5 Advance Or £6.50 On The Door. The Entertainment Looks Like Being - Tigers On Vaseline, Scotlands PREMIER Classic 70's David Bowie
Tribute (Headlining) & MATT BLACK (Oskura & Stagefright) And Hopefully A S.A.H.B Tribute Act, As Well As CHAD THE LAD,& K9 KEV, Plus A Few Surprises, Inc Rumours Of At Least 2 S.A.H.B Members Attending.
For More Details Check The Forum Or E Mail Jim AKA (The Tomahawk Kid) at jimandmos@blueyonder.co.uk for tickets
June 3rd
CHRIS GLEN & THE OUTFIT Rescheduled Show!!
Chris Would Like It Known That He Has Made The Difficult Decision To Postpone The Upcoming Show At Glasgow's Oran Mor On 30th June, And All Being Well (MSG's Tour Schedule Allowing) He Will Reschedule It For September, Date And Info To Follow.
Chris Sends His Sincere Apologies To Everyone Who Was Planning To Attend And To Special Guests Tigers On Vaseline, Who He Hopes Will Still Be Involved In The September Show.
The Reason For This Is Due To Chris's Involvement With Michael Schenkers (MSG) Fast Approaching Tour Dates Which Is Taking Up More Of His Time Than First Anticipated. Chris States That He'd Rather Do A Better Outfit Show A Bit Later, Than A Sub Standard Show Now !
Chris Debuts With MSG Is On 19th June At The LIQUID ROOMS Edinburgh Then He Heads Of To Spain For Dates With Kiss Then Germany With Alice Cooper, Then Its Japan & Europe!.
May 29th
MK's In The Sun!!
There Is A Piece About Ex S.A.H.B Manager MARTIN KIELTY In Todays Scottish Sun
Also - Check Out The MEET N GREET Gallery For Our 100th Image, And its A Stoter, BUZZ & ALEX HARVEY!!
May 25th
Just Another Sunday!!
There Is A Piece About S.A.H.B Tour Manager/Outfit Guitarist JON MORRISON In Scotlands SUNDAY MAIL (Page 15)
May 24th
Possably Of Interest!!
Things being A Tad Slow Around Here,This May Be Of Some Interest
CHRIS Now being Back In MSG, Is playing The Summer Mega Stage Festivals,Alongside - KISS - ALICE COOPER
TED NUGENT - WHITESNAKE - DEF LEPPARD - DIO - JUDAS PRIEST - SLAYER Etc
So If You Fancy A Wee Weekend Of Rock N Roll - Festival Style, Here's A Good Place To Track Down The MSG Tour Dates
OH!! And Dont Forget CHRIS's Gig On Monday At The ORAN MOR - 7pm £12.50 On The Door!
May 21st
Wishaw & Glasgow Reminder!!
Just A Wee Reminder That Chris Glen & The Outfit Are Playing At
ZICO's In Wishaw Thursday 22nd May - 8pm Tickets On The Door £12.50
And
ORAN MOR In Glasgow Monday 26th May - 7pm Tickets On The Door £12.50
Support At Glasgow Comes From GALLUS COOPER!!
DOOGIE WHITE & MAX MAXWELL Will Be Doing The Vocals At Both Shows.
May 16th
Nonobots In Glasgow!!
if Your in Glasgow And At A Loose End Tonight, Why Not Go To See Jim (The SAHB Sound Guy)
With His Cool Unique Brand Of Music Live At STEREO 8pm,£4.00 - (26 Renfield lane, Glasgow, G2 5AR)
Its NANOBOTS First Single, Launch Party, 2 Support Bands With The Bots On At 10pm,All For £4.00!!
May 12th
Later With Jools Holland!!
Things Being A Bit Quiet, I Though This Might Be Of Some Interest Chris Glen & The Outfit Drummer ROSS MCFARLANE
Can Be Seen Drumming For SHARLEEN SPITERI On This Weeks (13th May @ 10pm Also repeated Later In The Week) - Later With Jools Holland, Ross Also Drums On Sharleen's First Solo Album (Melody) Which Is Released On July 21st.
Infact Ross Was Taught By None Other Than Our Lord Of The Skins - TED MCKENNA!!
Also
Chris Can Be Heard On The TOM RUSSEL Show On ROCK RADIO This Friday 10pm - 1am
May 9th
Edinburgh MSG Warm Up Gig!!
Chris Wastes No Time, And Is Now Booked To Rock The LIQUID ROOMS In Edinburgh
On JUNE 19th With MICHAEL SCHENKER (MSG)
Its A One Off Gig,Presumably A Warm Up For Upcoming MSG Festival Dates In Europe.
May 5th
Debbie Does S.A.H.B!!
Check Out Rock Photographer - Debbie Turska She's Got A Lot Of Cool S.A.H.B / Chris Glen & The Outfit Shots
The S.A.H.B Shots Are From Nantwich & The CG&TO Shots Are From Oran Mor Glasgow - Photo Comments Very Welcome!!
May 4th
Many Thanks!!
A Thank You Note From CHRIS Re His OUTFIT Debut In Glasgow Last Month Just Go HERE
And
Check Out This Little Clip From JULIAN's Rehearsals With The Boys Just Go HERE
Also
Considering The Situation!!
After The Shock Anouncement By ZAL, That He Was To Retire,S.A.H.B Looked Like It Was Over, BUT!! As Anyone Who Was At Nantwich
Will Tell You What A Special Gig It Was,For Sure ZAL Was Missed, But The Rest Of The S.A.H.B Along With Ted's Old Pal JULIAN,
Turned A Potential Disaster, Into Something Magic.But Was Nantwich The End?
Well After What Seems A Lifetime The First Positive Words, Re Any Chance Of Future Gigs By S.A.H.B Have Surfaced.
HUGH - MAX - CHRIS, Along With JULIAN HUTSON SAXBY, Have All Agreed That They Are Up For More!!!
It Seems Ted Has Still To Come Out And Agree,But Lets Just Say Its Looking Like There's A Better Chance Of A Few Winter
Gigs!! But For Sure There Are Still Historical Problems That Need To Be Sorted,Buy Hey, Heres Hoping!!!
Oh And From All The SAHB TROOPS A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY To - Mr ZAL CLEMINSON (Cheers Zal)
May 3rd
CHRIS IS BACK INTO THE ARENA!! (Exclusive)
Well Its Now Official - CHRI