Rumours

Rip It Up, Issue 6, 1 November 1977, Page 3

Rumours

Is it true, that Andrew Kay, Brent Parlane and Andrew Forrer have reformed Beech in Australia with a new guitarist and drummer? Johnny Volume has left the Suburban Reptiles. Billy Planet moves to lead guitar and Bones Hillman, ex-Massochists comes in on bass. Dragon are coming back! The Hunter boys are coming to New Zealand on Rockcruise 1. The Rockcruise is a Pacific Islands Cruise, December 21 January 1, with top Australian rock acts, including Dragon, Skyhooks and the Renee Geyer Band. Outdoor concerts are planned in Suva, Noumea and Auckland. After Ray Charles’ successful cabaret appearance in Auckland, Phil Warren is negotiating for James Brown and his band, the J.B.s, for early 1978. Roy Colbert tells us that Dunedin New Wave type band. Enemy (N.M.E.!) are now writing their own songs and that Mother Goose are resting and working out a new stage act.

“Slaughter on Cockroach Avenue " is the title of Red Mole’s new show. "Slaughter . . .” is about a private detective who lives in Ponsonby. The music is by Beaver and the Country Flyers. Catch Red Mole, 8.30 pm Sunday to Wednesday at the Ace of Clubs. The door charge is $3.75. If you are into movies or music, don't miss The Harder They Come at the Century Theatre (Auckland) from November 4th. Jimmy Cliff takes the lead role as a young singer trying to make it in the corruption and violence of Kingston. The Harder They Come has a brilliant soundtrack (Jimmy Cliff, Maytals etc.) and plenty of action. Nambassa Festival of music, crafts and alternatives takes place January 28th to 30th at Golden Valley, Waihi. Pre-sold tickets are on sale now. In early December acts appearing (Both New Zealand and overseas) will be announced and preparatons will commence on the festival site. Festival organisers will construct 2 stages, 90 craft or food stores, toilet facilities and a cultural village. A costumed alternatives parade (buses and trucks welcome) will take place in Auckland s Queen Street on Friday December 16th. For additional information contact Nambassa Mother Centre, P.O. Box 113. Waihi.