Mojo - Classic Rock

Sunday came in a “little” damper than Saturday – in fact it poured down at times and it’s such a shame when you get down to Poole Quay, at the Lord Nelson, to see the guys out on the front doing their act. Congratulations guys for sticking it out in the weather…

Yes we were down in Poole, filling in for a band unable to turn up. What an excellent afternoon it turned out to be as well! I guess the rain kept more people IN the bar than outside – Thanks to the Lord Nelson for getting in touch!

However – we did have to push off as soon as possible to get to Lyme Regis and the Royal Standard. Fog dropped down on us at Askers – only to be expected I guess!! However we got there and set up – what a great little venue!! We did have to strip down the gear a bit to fit in but the response was excellent! Thanks to Jess and the folks for a great evening.

Well, Saturday 29th August 2009 came and what a day!! The weather was fantastic – not too hot and certainly not cold and what’s more it was NOT raining as it did last year!!

Hobo Jones

Ska Wars

Bands performing during the day were as per the T-shirt order! (web links where found)

• The Crew – and I believe two of the members were married at Hewishstock, then went on to play their set!! (unfortunately we were too late to see them) Wish you both all the best for the future!
• Aiden Simpson – a young man with a great future with his own songs, I believe
• Barry Paul as Elvis – always an excellent set!
• Mojo, yup – tha’s us!
• Bill Smarme and The Bizness – great new lyrics to some well known songs!
• Hobo Jones and The Junk Yard Dogs. Get along to see them!! Totally “off the wall” and brilliant!
• Ska Wars. The energy and enthusiasm these guys have is unbelievable! Again – if you gat the chance – go see them!
• Final act – Martha’s Vineyard – They have been at Hewishstock for a number of years and I don’t know how many! (I’m sure they may tell me). They have a huge following in the area and they were well in evidence here! It seems that this is their last appearance at Hewishstock. Sorry to hear that guys.

Finally – just want to thank all organisers for the excellent day – and arranging such good weather. (Pity about the Sunday!!) Also thanks to Ben (from Martha’s) for sound engineering – excellent job! Same goes to anyone connected with the running of the day!
Any better web links required – send them on in to mike@finding-the-time.co.uk

Cattistock village, deep in the heart of Dorset, quiet, almost sleepy you could say. Believe me you would be wrong!

The Fox and Hounds in Cattistock is a beautiful old building with thick walls and intriguing small areas off the main rooms. Absolutely excellent and it is also home to a great set of connections to HMS Cattistock if my eyes were correct. Check out the HMS Cattistock Affiliations here

The Landlady, Liz, welcomed us in and showed where to set up – out in the skittle alley. Sound could be a bit strange out there – wooden floors and stone walls, low ceiling…? Who knows?

We were slightly late starting, but it was evident that Cattistock is NO sleepy village when it comes to enjoying themselves!! A BBQ was on the go in the back yard and people began to arrive and make themselves very much at home – it’s very obvious that Liz and Scott have an excellent pub! Sound was definitely NOT a problem as the Fox and Hounds made us VERY welcome. The floor had people dancing pretty much all night!

A bit of rock and roll later in the evening and the place went mad! This was one excellent gig and we really look forward to going back in October.

Than you Cattistock for a great evening!