(Pictured above: Black Parrot Seaside at "Concert For Judith" The Maudslay, June 2009
Audiences in search of a laugh and some decent entertainment will be delighted to hear that Black Parrot Seaside resume their antics next Friday night after a Summer break. They take the stage for the first time since July, appearing at The Blue Pig pub in Wolvey. They plan two sets, starting after 9pm, and admission is free.
The band are promising that the Wolvey gig will “definitely” see a first airing of what they hope will be another Seaside classic, a new number entitled “ If I were a Goat.” The song laments the relatively lonely and unexciting life that some tethered goats can lead. Singer Geoff Veasey has a twinkle in his eye when he explains that, “It’s ever so slightly tongue in cheek. It has the easiest chorus refrain a folk audience will ever experience…and it may well be the first Beyonce cover version performed before a Folk Audience.“ Coming from a band who pay homage to the unfair treatment of vacuum cleaners, and who have recorded a sea shanty sung by a Pirate who is a victim of Risk Assessment, it could be interesting!
As always, the band will also be including plenty of traditional songs, including an new, extended version of “The Bonny Black Hare,” and covers of material by John Tams, Bob Dylan and The Incredible String Band. BPS had a torrid start to 2009, and had to cancel a lot of gigs at the start of the year. Previously regulars at The Pig, this is their first appearance there in 2009, and replaces a performance cancelled previously owing to bereavement.
Hopefully that is behind them now and Geoff hopes that a change in work commitments for three of the members should also see them more widely available for weekend and evening dates from now on. “ We really want to put ourselves about a bit more during the Autumn,” he says, inviting Club Organisers and Festival promoters to contact him or the band via their website. Following the Wolvey date they already have appearances lined up at The Tump and Sty Folk Clubs in Coventry, and will be hosting one of their infamous Christmas parties at Bedworth Folk Club (Rugby Club Venue) on 16th December.
On the theme of getting more exposure, BPS are also looking into the possibility of starting up a new Folk Club working in partnership with another popular Midlands performer. “Very hush hush,” winks Geoff. “ We’ve got a couple of venues lined up and so far we’ve shortlisted one in Nuneaton and one in Coventry. “ BPS ran their own successful Folk club in Brinklow during the late 1970’s. Many artistes still on the local folk scene played there. In fact, it would not be a first for either party. Their mystery partner, still as yet to be revealed, has also run and hosted many Folk Clubs. “ Just watch this space. “ says Geoff.
