Parrot Out and about in Bedd'orth

Well it's been a while, and sincere apologies to both Blog readers for that. Quite a few domestic issues, the return of the Mighty Nuneaton Borough to the Conference Premier, and some health problems have skewed rehearsals and gig diaries. However, we are now delighted to confirm that the Blog is back, and that our set at next week's Festival Fund Raiser at Bedworth Rugby Club Wednesday 23rd May, is definitely ON. We implore all BPS followers to get there in numbers and sing their hearts out for the lads. And to put some pennies in the bucket to help raise money for next November's Festival. The set will include some traditional folk songs. For example, The Bonny Black Hare, Courting is a Pleasure, Over The Hills and Far Away and Requiem for Steam. "Requiem" is a Dave Goulder song about the decline of steam engines in the 1960's. Of our Youtube clips, this one is by far the most popular, with over 3,000 hits. It features on a few people's personal playlists,too. (No accounting for taste, is there?) We're really chuffed about that. We aim to have a good time that night, as it is the last gig at this venue before the Summer Break. So you'll be pleased to hear that some of our own self-penned comedy material will also feature. Pencilled in are: our 1978 hit single "The Whistler": a topical song about greedy politicians-"The Gravy Train" and a vicious blow at the Health and Safety Culture gone mad-"The Bold Pirate." The Folk Club from Hell "The Septic Monkey" complete with spoof raffle also features, as does our homage to Bedduff itself-"On Bedworth Bank." Not to be confused with any other song about the jewel of the North Warwickshire Riviera. There follows a fairly low key finish with singalong tunes "The Odeon " and " Albert Balls." climaxing what threatens to be a classic evening. If we have time, we may well air the late John Peel's favourite waxing " I am a Vacuum Cleaner with the Brain of a Bird." Admission is free. Alhough we cannot guarrantee that exit is without charge.