Listed below are just a few of the eclectic sessions I was able to identify from cassette copies
 that were all originally recorded on 4 / 8 track sometime between 1978 -1983.

Each session logged below may well have been the pinnacle of somebody's hopes and dreams.

But what happened next ? .... Did their number come up ?

Was this just a brief 15 minute fling with a fickle mistress before coming sharply to one's senses ?
... or was it simply  the beginning of a long painful affair. ?

Did they find Failure or Success ? ... Did they become cynical or retain eternal hope ??

Where are they now ? .... and what's their story ?.

If YOU know then CONTACT MARK EDEN
 




ABOVE ~ The cover of 'The Apprentices Dance' . A compilation album of Dorset based bands brokered and compiled by Ronnie Mayor (Tours / Bix Internationale)  under the name 'Small Operations' the album was distributed in America in 1981 by New Jersey based Sounds Interesting Records. The songs were recorded at a selection of studios including Misty Spaceward , Movement & Rockfield

Bands and Tracks included :
TOURS  ~ Language School / Foreign Girls
CONTACTS ~ Young Girls / Boyfriends
SURFIN' DAVE ~ Stateside Centre / Livin' White Hell (Recorded Misty Studio March 1981)
DA BIZ ~ On the Beach / This is no audition
PAUL CHAMBERS ~ Steering Solo / Take a Ticket
HOLLOWS ~ The Visitors / Hollow Man (Recorded Misty Studio April 1981)
CAVA CAVA ~ Chinese Voices / A Man in Sorrow (Recorded Misty Studio February 1981)

Open the Apprentices Dance folder in the Misty Jukebox to listen to all 14 X Tracks on the album
 

THE MENU / THE CONTACTS featuring Andy Janik (vocals)

Contributed 'Young Girls' and 'Boyfriends' to Ronnie Mayors 'Apprentices Dance' U.S. compilation album in 1981 and also 'Waiting for a Stranger' to Coaster magazine's 1982 'Low Noise High Output' compilation cassette of local bands.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 

INTERFERENCE / HOLLOWS / KISSING SHARKS comprised Mike Cotton (guitar vocals) Paddy O'Toole (bass vocals) Pete Evans (drums)

Contributed 'The Visitor' and 'Hollow Man' to Ronnie Mayors 'Apprentices Dance' U.S. compilation album in 1981 and also 'There's No Danger' to Coaster magazine's 1982 'Low Noise High Output' compilation cassette of local bands.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 


PIC CREDIT : ANDY WHALE
E.B Dance (Everybody Dance) ~ Another Mike Parker project. (Cool promo pic)

Comprised of  ~ well I recognise Mark Spiers (ex Tours on the roof) and Plim (Mike Cullen) in the driving seat but who are the other guys and ...

WHERE ARE THEY NOW  ?
CONTACT US
THE SWITCH - comprised Pat Ted (singer guitar) Pat Davey (bass guitar) Pete Evans (drums) Tony Davis (rhythm)

1979 - Started as three piece with two Pat's and & a Pete ~ Managed by Bernie James. (Legendary Cash Guitars proprietor)

05/10/1980 - Expanded with a Tony . Tony begins to dominate and Pat Ted drops out. Band record 10 X frantic ska influenced tracks at Misty studios.

1981 -Recorded an album's worth of songs at Mike Giles (ex King Crimson drummer) home studio. Songs never released as band unable to pay studio bill and studio won't release tapes. Band forced to split and Pat Davey joins Cosmetics

WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ Well Pat Davey is simply EVERYWHERE :~) ... but any news on the other guys CONTACT US
 
















 

 

 






























 


1982 Roger Eede from the local 'Whats On' magazine Coaster approached the studio about contributing tracks to a sampler compilation cassette  so lots of the upcoming talents passing thru the studio willingly agreed to the use of their tracks. As you can see it was titled  * 'Low Noise ~ High Output.
Read more about COASTER MAGAZINE on Gavin Underhill's website.
1983 Play for Today  ~ (Listen to track in the 70's & 80's demo session folder on the Misty Jukebox below)
  Tracks recorded ~ Compromise
  Personnel: jane evans (vocal) / dave gillespie (guitar) / trevor ricketts (bass) / chris foot (drums)
 
1981 THE CHOIRBOYS
  Tracks Recorded:Living Dead  ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Personnel: Paul Case (drums) AN Others (vocal/guitar/bass) 
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1981 PLAY FOR TODAY
  Tracks Recorded:The Lane ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Personnel: Lorraine Cooper (vocal) Dave Gillespie (guitar/synth) Trevor Ricketts (bass) Chris Foot (drums).  
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1982 KISSING SHARKS (* Prodcued by Tommy Winstone)
  Tracks Recorded:There's no Danger ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
   Personnel: Paddy O’Toole (vocal/guitar) Mike Cotton (vocal/bass) Pete Evans (drums).
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1981 THE MENU
  Tracks Recorded:Waiting for a Stranger ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Personnel: Andy Janik (vocal/guitar) Rob Poole (guitar) Richard Furter (bass/vocal) Andy Park (drums) John Grey (saxophone). 
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1981 DICK STREMPO & THE STRUMPETTES
  Tracks Recorded:Don't shoot me (I'm only the sax player) ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Personnel : Dick Strempo a.k.a. Steve Ennever All instruments except Bob Mace (drums) Paula Adams (vocals) Yanni Floodpage (Tenor Sax) 
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1981 THE GOVERNMENT
  Tracks Recorded:Going with you (I wish I was) ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Personnel: Steve Ennever (Guitar / keys / bass)  Bob Mace (drums) 
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1981 SHYBOYS
  Tracks Recorded:You & Me ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Personnel: Trendy Tim (Guitar / Lead Vocals) Bob Harder (Keyboard / vocals) Mark Pitfield (bass) Colin Wareham (Drums) Pete Bowers (Sax)
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1982 MISTER BLASÉ
  Tracks Recorded:Mediums ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Personnel: Matthew Smith (vocals) Martyn Ward (Guitar) Andy Pike (bass) Mark Lemon (keys) Robin Lightfoot (drums)
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1982 ROADWORKS
  Tracks Recorded:Elixir Vitae ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Personnel:Richard fry (lead vox) Yanni Floodpage (Tenor sax  / flute / percussion) Tim Barty (Tenor Sax) Andy Dow (bass) Paul Turner (Drums / Percussion)  Rick Hunt (Bv's)
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1982 RIKKI & THE CUFFLINKS (* recorded live at The Pinecliff by Dave Thompson) ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Tracks Recorded :- Speedoo
  Personnel : Pete Gray (Vox) / Rob Warmley (Rhythm Gtr) / Tony Lloyd (Bass) / Bob Mace (Drums) Paul King (Sax) / Carl Chamberlain (Lead Gtr)
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1981 THE CHASE (* recorded at The Music Room & produced by Dave Foster) ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Tracks Recorded :- Fit Together
  Personnel : Paul Holman (Gtr/ Vox) / Andy Plaice (Drums) / Steve Smith (Keys) Adrienne Loehry (lead Vox) Nigel Hopkins (Brass)
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1981 MICKY FUDGE ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Tracks Recorded :- Let's go down to Rio
  Personnel : Micky Fudge (Vox) Paul Beavis (Drums & Percussion) Pat Davey (bass) Steve Ennever (Keys) Purbeck Horns (Brass)
 
09/11/1980 THE HITMEN (LUTHER)
  Tracks Recorded: Don't drop the Bomb  ( * Featured on Low Noise High Output Coaster compilation)
  Personnel : Luther (vocals, guitar & keyboards), Gary Margetts (lead guitar), John Lee (bass) Paul Beavis (drums)
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
Scroll the Misty Studio Jukebox to listen to 12 x tracks from Coaster's LOW NOISE HIGH OUTPUT
 
 
19/10/1980 SKAVENGERS
  Tracks Recorded:
  Girl on a Train / A Day in the Life
  Pete  Christie (Vox / Guitar) / Chris Haynes / Dave Parsons
 
24/11/1980 ZIPS
  Tracks Recorded:
  Some Mistakes / Everybody Laughing / Bring Me Down / My Advice / Problem Song ? Watcha Gonna Do
  Personnel : ?
 
21/02/1980 INTERFERENCE
  Tracks Recorded:
  Small Talk / Keep it to Yourself / I don't think so / Lovers & Friends
  Personnel : Mike Cotton (guitar vocals) Paddy O'Toole (bass vocals) Pete Evans (drums)
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1979/01 THE ATLANTICS
  Tracks Recorded:
  Boogie Oogie / Phoenix / Tulane
  Personnel : ?
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1978/04  RICHARD MAZDA + MALC
  Tracks Recorded:
  Move it / Pick you up at 8
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1978/04  'ROB & CO.'
  Tracks Recorded:
  Nitelife
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1978/05  WARLORDS
  Tracks Recorded:
  Violence
  Personnel : ?
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1980/05 GRUMPY
  Tracks Recorded:
  In for the drop / Eldorado / Angel Face
  Personnel : Tom Easby (lead vox) & Others
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1978/08 DEUCE
 
  Tracks Recorded:
  The Parting / Cest La Vie / Mountain Song (Listen to 'The Parting' in the 70's & 80's demo session folder on the Misty Jukebox below)
 
 
 
1978/08 PATRICK McKENNA
  Tracks Recorded:
  Astral Love
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1978/08 LIMOUSINE
  Tracks Recorded:
  Nice & Easy / Life's like that / Give me a reason / More Dollars than Sense / My determination
  Personnel : Tom Easby (lead vox) + Others
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1979 TOURS
  Tracks Recorded:
  I need my dream
  Personnel : Ronnie Mayor (Vocals)  Richard Mazda (guitar) Steve Jeff (bass) Mark Spiers (drummer)
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1979-05 INTERFERENCE
  Tracks Recorded:
  The Ants / Desert Island
  Personnel : Mike Cotton (guitar vocals) Paddy O'Toole (bass vocals) Pete Evans (drums)
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
06/10/1980 PETE GRAY
  Tracks Recorded:
  Black Coffee
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
13/11/1980 HONEY B. BENSON
  Tracks Recorded:
  Body Talk
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
20/11/1980 7EVEN
  Tracks Recorded:
  Action & Reaction / Moment of Weakness / Seduction
  Personnel : Paul Chambers (vocals) , Alan Lockett (guitar) Stephen Geoffs (bass) Mike Barnes (drums).
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
N/A FURY
  Tracks Recorded:
  Go Right Now
  Personnel : ?
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
02/12/1980 X.S.
  Tracks Recorded:
  The Night
  Personnel : ?
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
10/01/1981 JOHN BUTCHER
  Tracks Recorded:
  Rag Time Rock n Roll / Aint that Peculiar
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1981/01 MIKE SHEPSTONE (Eurovision Songwriter)
  Tracks Recorded:
  Promises / King of the Wild / Wake up / Stop Pretending / Bella
 
1982-04 UNREST WORK & PLAY
  Tracks Recorded:
  Worrying Hats / Tongues & Bones / We believe /Common sense / Shapes of Work / Zombie Culture
  Personnel :  Andy (vox, drums, percussion & tapes) Chris (vox guitars drones percussion & tapes)
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1982 BUTCHER
  Tracks Recorded:
  On the Ground / Grow up don't blow up
  Personnel : ?
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1982 THE FASCINATORS (an ACCUSED spin off project)
  Tracks Recorded:
  We only fall / Love will pull us through /Perfect Prison / Standing in the Light / Some Girls / I'm not dancing
  Personnel : Mike Butcher (Vox Guitar keyboards) Patrick Forester (Guitars Mandolin) Tim Mycroft Keyboards BV's) Martin Legname (bass)
 
1978 THE MOPEDS
  Tracks Recorded
  Stop you're killing me
  Personnel: Andy Janik (vocal/guitar) Steven Jeffs or Phil White (bass/vocal) Dave Parsons (drums/vocal).
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
1979 THE SHADES
  Tracks Recorded
  Rejected
  Personnel: Andy Janik (vocal/guitar) Mike Dobson (keyboard/guitar) Phil White (bass) Dave Parsons (drums).
  WHERE ARE THEY NOW ? ~ CONTACT US
 
  LISTEN to the MOPEDS & the SHADES in the '1970's demo session archive' on the MISTY JUKEBOX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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