Year: 1990
Band History
May '90 / Debut Album Released
Debut album released with Word UK (on the What label).
Debut album released with Word UK (on the What label).
August '90 / Concerts, Festivals & Gigs
Open air charity concert (in aid of victims of oppression in Equador) behind the 'Pickerel' pub, Suffolk, England. 400 people attend. David, Dave, Jo + guest Tim Franks (drums).
Flevo festival, Holland. 8,000 people attend.
Christian Artists Seminar, De Bron, Holland. David, Dave, Jo + Frank Van Essen (drums/percussion).
N.B. we were looking for someone to replace the sequenced synth bass module we were using which, although very reliable, lacked a certain charisma and stage presence! Mike Haughton, a friend of the two Daves, who was at the Flevo gig suggested Nick Beggs.
First gigs with Nick guesting, include Greenbelt festival. David, Dave, Jo + Nick Beggs (Chapman Stick/bass), Tim Franks (guesting on drums/percussion). Soon after this Frank Van Essen (drums/percussion) joins the band and Nick continues to guest when other commitments allow.
Flevo festival, Holland. 8,000 people attend.
Christian Artists Seminar, De Bron, Holland. David, Dave, Jo + Frank Van Essen (drums/percussion).
N.B. we were looking for someone to replace the sequenced synth bass module we were using which, although very reliable, lacked a certain charisma and stage presence! Mike Haughton, a friend of the two Daves, who was at the Flevo gig suggested Nick Beggs.
First gigs with Nick guesting, include Greenbelt festival. David, Dave, Jo + Nick Beggs (Chapman Stick/bass), Tim Franks (guesting on drums/percussion). Soon after this Frank Van Essen (drums/percussion) joins the band and Nick continues to guest when other commitments allow.
October '90 / TV Concert
Spoor 7 TV concert, Gouda, Holland. Other artists include Leon Patillo (ex Santana singer).
November '90 / Video Shoot at Iona
Visit the islands of Mull and IONA. Rehearse/write and shoot a video for a Dutch TV company (later released on Videogems).
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