Gigs Played & Reviews
FRI 05/08/2011
2B40
THE THREE TUNNS
32 WATLING ST,
FAZELEY
TAMWORTH
B78 3QN
01827281620
SAT 06/08/2011 THE HALL GREEN H G CLUB
21A DOVERIDGE RD
HALL GREEN
BIRMINGHAM
B28 0LS
07807651893
SAT 27/08/2011
2B40
THE OLD CROWN
CARTERS LANE
BARTLEY GREEN
BIRMINGHAM
B62 0EP
0121 421 9961
Fri 15th July 2011
The Merrivale
Vicarage Road
Oldbury
Sandwell
B68 8HT
Sat 2nd July 2011
2B40
Private Party Wedding
Village Hotel
Walsall
Sun 3rd July 2011
2B40
The Stone Cross
178 Walsall Rd
West Bromwich
Sandwell
B71 3HP
0121 558 5476
Sat 25th June 2011
Full Circle
Stechford Social Club
Northcote Road
Birmingham B33 9BE
Tel 0121 783 3144
Fri 24th June 2011
2B40
Cotteridge Social Club
Pershore Road South
Birmingham B30 3AS
Tel 0121 458 2941
Fri 17th June 2011
2B40
Quinton Members Club
415 West Boulevard
Quinton
Birmingham
B32 2PP
Tel 0121 426 4005
Sat 11th June 2011
2B40
Bartley Green Social Club
Field Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 4ES
Tel 0121 475 6825
Sat 4th June 2011
2B40
Private Party
40th Birthday Party
Kingstanding
Sat 28th May 2011
Arizona Crossing
High Street
Kingswinford
DY6 8AA
Sat 21st May 2011
2B40
Private Party
Wedding
The Saddlers Club
Bescott Cresent
Walsall
Sun May 15th 2011
Full Circle
Mackadown Social Club
240 Mackadown Lane
Birmingham B33 0JG
Tel 0121 783 9929
Sat May 14th 2011
Full Circle
Cotteridge Social Club
Pershore Road South
Birmingham B30 3AS
Tel 0121 458 2941
Fri May 13th 2011
2B40
The White Lion
Leicester St
Bulkington
Coventry
CV12 9NQ
Sat May 7th 2011
Full Circle
Catshill Social Club
13 Meadow Road
Catshill, Bromsgrove B61 0JJ
Tel 07828716842
Fri May 5th 2011
2B40
New Aston Social Club
Aston Hall Rd
Aston
Birmingham B6 7JU
Tel 0121 327 0472
Sun May 1st 2011
Full Circle
Chelmsley Wood Con Club
174 Bosworth Drive
Birmingham B37 5DZ
Tel 0121 693 8377
29/04/2011
2B40
The Laffin Few
4 Phoenix House
High St
Tipton
DY4 8HH
07756006000
24/04/2011
2B40
The Stone Cross
178 Walsall Rd
West Bromwich
B71 3HP
0121 558 5476
21/04/2011
2B40
The Reflex Arcadian
Hurst Street
Birmingham
04/04/2011
2B40
The Wildmoor Oak
Top Rd, Wildmoor
Bromsgrove
B61 0RB
0121 453 2696
Sat 5th March - 2B40 - Stechford Social Club
2B40 had yet another cracking gig down at Stechford Social Club. The Punters packed the dance floor from the first song right up until the last. We had a support act on with us called "Mischief" a male solo singer who came all the way down from Kings lynne, he was fantastic and sang a full range of songs including loads of reggae, he also had them dancing and singing along and got the audience warmed up nicely for us. Fortunately for all of us no drunk women got up on stage with us this time lol. 2B40 are back at Stechford on Christmas Eve so I would get in touch with the club for ticket info. Thanks to everyone who made the night a fab one and we'll see you all soon.
Sat 22nd Jan - Tobacco Road - Quinton Members Club
9pm and the lights went down. The Quinton Members Club was packed out with a crowd of fans eagerly awaiting the return of Tobacco Road. The lads took to the stage and introduced the newest member of the band Dave on the drums who broke into We Will Rock You, much to the delight of the audience. Straight into their signature song Tobacco Road which paved the way for a first set of stonking renditions of 60's classics and ending the set with a brilliant version of Comfortably Numb which got the room shaking from the pulsating bass and wonderful guitar solo from Will.
The second set got the dancers on the floor and TR played some cool and interesting versions of In the Midnight Hour and Mustang Sally. But it was the Mod classics which really went down the best with the dancers Louie Louie, Wooly Bully and You Really Got Me. TR sets were easily both over an hour each and the encores were what you would expect of TR if you have ever seen them before.
The lads are looking forward to a repeat success on 5th Feb at Chelmsley wood Con club, if you can make it then come along for a guaranteed night of pleasure???????
Gig Reviews 2010
Reviews for June July August
Haven't had time to write individual reviews so all I'd like to say is Thankyou to everyone turning up for our gigs and to the venues for looking after us and giving us those important repeat bookings.
Fri 11th June - 2B40 - Rock Steady Eddies
I wish I had a pub like this in the area where I live? Live music every Friday night, The best pint of Boddingtons I have ever drank, Free entry and nice friendly locals. They have two rooms, one with a stage and one without which is more of a bar with a couple of pool tables and a DJ booth, also a big TV screen which was showing the France game in the world cup.
We played in ther bar as they reckon they don't get the crowds in to fill the big room, which is such a shame, I'd be in there all the time. We played two spots plus encores and had the place skanking all night with our UB40 songs blasting out at them. Would like to say thanks to Pete for looking after us, Taffy & Beryl our new number one fans?, Roger (Ex Drummer from Labour Of Love), Emma and Eddie for having the best pub in Walsall and everyone who came to support us.
Fri 21st May - 2B40 - The Bear Tavern
What a great night this turned out to be. First we would like to say a great big thankyou to everyone who turned up to support us. Nev did a great job of doing the door and we'll have to rethink having him in future as he drank most of the proffits lol.
2B40 kicked off with Present Arms and played over an hour of UB40 classic hits which had the room up on their feet and dancing and singing along. Then after a short break the lads came back for another hour and a quarter of more hits and encores.
Don't know if we'll play at the Bear again though as access to the room is really awkward for us oldies and there are loads of stairs and Daz really felt it on his knees? Old Bastard ha ha.
Friday 14th May 2010 - 2B40 - The Highbury Inn, Dads Lane, Stirchley, Birmingham
First of all I'd like to point out what a fantastic pub The Highbury Inn is. The Landlord has gone all out to make this place the pride of Stirchley, what with the best Chip Shop in Brum right opposite "Tony's" what more could you ask for?
2B40 took to the stage at 9.15pm to an almost packed house and started wooing the audience from the off with "Present Arms", "Here I Am Baby" and "My Way Of Thinking". Everyone in the room was on their feet, singing along and dancing. 2B40 are a fantastic tribute to UB40 which is starting to show as familiar faces from previous gigs elsewhere are turning up to nearly all the gigs. Some travelled from the other side of Birmingham tonight and the boys would like to say a great big thank you to Tony, Karen & Claire and Chris & Sharon and crew for making the journey. After the first set which lasted well over an hour the lads took a well earned break and then came right back at the audience with some classic hits including "Homely Girl", "Rat In Mi Kitchen", "Bring Me Your Cup" and "Kingston Town".
The roof almost came off when 2B40 said goodnight and Encores came next including the brilliant extended Dub version of "One In Ten".
Daz would especially like to say thanks to all his old mates who came along, he hadn't seen most of them for about 28 years and is hoping that it wont be that long next time.
Fri 23rd April - Tobacco Road - Weoley Castle W.M.C.
Well, what can I say about tonight? It was an absolute pleasure and so good to be back on stage with the lads for this reunion gig. Tobacco Road had various line up changes in it's time and four of the original members got back together tonight for what turned out to be a great big laugh. Loads of old faces turned up to witness this gig and it was great to see Figgy, Julian and the brood, Chris and Sharon, The Big Lads and their families, Colin Dennison and his mate, Anne, Jack and Eleonar, Gaz, Bill and Sylvia and so many more.
Tobacco Road started off with a set of 60's classic songs which had the room rocking. Then for the second set they performed an accoustic set of original material and a few old Tobacco road favourites. They finished off the night with loads of stuff they used to do which got the crowd on their feet and singing loud.
So many people asked when we are gonna do it again? I don't know the answer to this as yet but will keep you posted to when someone is brave enough to let Tobacco road loose at their venue?
I'd like to say thanks to Nev, Johnny & Will for doing this reunion with me (Daz) and I know they enjoyed the experience just as much as I did.
Fri 9th April - 2B40- Chambers, Barnstaple, North Devon
Had a cracking gig down at Chambers, all the people who came along really let their hair down and were dancing and singing all night long. We ended up doing an extra hour of requests at the end of the normal times.
The down side was that we never got our full fee for the gig as the gaffer said he hadn't enough money to pay us but would put a cheque in the post???
We were booked to play there again but I don't think we will as the cheque never arrived and trying to contact Adam Wallace to get our money is impossible.
Warning for any bands booked to play at Chambers in Barnstaple, North Devon! Make sure Adam Wallace pays you up front before you play for him.
Redstone Caravan Park, Stourport - 27/03/2010 - Daz
Redstone is becoming like a second home to me, done 4 gigs within a year for them now, they are a great bunch down there though and always make me feel welcome. The beers nice as well lol. Started off with some Bowie and Elton, a bit of Hollies and Kinks. Second spot included some Depeche Mode, Dead or Alive and a bit of Phil Collins. Last spot turned once again into a Reggae fest. Everybody loves Reggae in the midlands so you might as well give 'em what they want lol.
We all had a cracking night and Sam won a line on the Bingo, another Daz (not me) won £50 on the Joe 90 and Ian, Roy and Carl got my missus drunk AGAIN!!!!!
Looking Forward to 31st July when Will & myself are taking 2B40 to Redstone for the first time, Can't Wait, They won't know what's hit 'em
The Fox Tavern, Rowley Regis - 20/03/2010
2B40
It was funny tonight as we only found out we were playing the gig this morning? But being the Old Pro's that we are we took the bull by the horns and got along to The Fox Tavern to blast out some UB40 tunes for them.
First impressions of the Fox Tavern is what a great boozer, the atmosphere was bang on as soon as we walked in the place. Helen and Bret (Lord & Lady of the Manna) were really nice to us and never stopped smiling all night ha ha.
It was funny too that I don't think anybody in the pub expected two lads from Brum would be up to much but blimey we gave it 'em large, the sound we got in The Fox was probably one of the best we have ever had, must have been something to do with the shape of the room???
If you fancy a great night out in July then get down the Fox on 29th when we'll be doing it all over again
Tyseley WMC - 20/03/2010
Daz - Solo Gig
It was members night down at Tyleley and what a show they got, The Brilliant Duo Side by Side performed some cracking soul and Motown stuff and got everyone on the dancefloor, they are Brother and Sister, Maureen & Vincent. To me I thought Maureen was very much like Whitney Huoston both in sound and looks she was a very nice girl too and had the audience mesmerised with songs such as "I Will Always Love You" and "I'm Every Woman" WOW! Vincent on the other hand was like a man possessed? He never took to the stage but worked the room getting everyone up dancing to his sweet soul tones, what a fantastic singer going for all the greats like "Sweet Soul Music" and "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher" Between them they were superb and I look forward to working with them again.
As for myself, well I had to follow them, on my own too, gulp. I completely changed my set around to suit as everyone enjoyed what Side by Side had done I decided to go for a Reggae set, which went down a treat and i managed to keep everyone dancing and singing, even got a young lady up singing a duet with me on "I Got You Babe"
Fab night all round and just like to send Big Love to Chris and Sharon, I hope you enjoyed your dedication?????
Bournville Social Club - 13/03/2010
2B40
Would like to say a huge thankyou to everyone who came along to Bournville club tonight. We had a great gig and it was nice to see the room packed out and everyone dancing and for giving us an extra encore MORE, MORE, MORE. Jimmy Mack raised quite a bit of cash for the Cash For Heroes so give yopurselves a pat on the back if you donated to that cause, our young lads are dying and getting ingured in these stupid wars and we take them for granted and should be proud of their bravery. It's just like the lyrics to Present Arms? have a listen, it all makes sense and it just shows what UB40 were trying to tell us back in the early 80's is just as important now. I think UB40 should release Present Arms as a single NOW to raise money for our boys? All in all it was a fantastic gig and it was nice to meet some of you who phone us and text us, like Danny and Dianne, Big Love to you both and we'll see you at the Highbury on May 14th
The New Dogpool Hotel - 27/02/2010
2B40
Well what can we say, THANKYOU, THANKYOU, THANKYOU for making this a fantastic gig, Thanks to Johnny green for supporting us, Thanks to All the Lads & Lasses from The Camp, Thanks to Steve & Carol for making the trip from Kings Norton (Bloody miles away?) lol, Thanks to the bloke from solihull who brought his missus down for her birthday, Thanks to Roy, Ian & Sam from Redstone Caravan Park for supporting us, Thanks to Anne & all her friends, Nev and all the promoting he and Julie did for us, The Blonde girl who danced all night in front of Will and put him off his stroke, the lads who asked for autographs (We'm Famous lol) and last but not least the 4 jokers in the corner who actually phoned me up from the gig and told us to get on stage ha ha, seriously the 2 girls danced all night and joined in with some singing, you were brilliant.
What a gig for us, nice and loud playing to a packed house we really enjoyed the hour and forty five minutes as much as the audience seemed to, got some good video footage which should be on Youtube and the website shortly. Hope to see you all again next time at The dogpool on 24th July and Christmas Eve. Thanks everyone.
The Station, Telford - 03/02/2010
2B40
Never done a gig on a cold wet wednesday afternoon before? It was Kad's 40th birthday bash, Kad is the landlord and his daughter Mica and wife Nikki booked us to play for him and his regulars. What a great crowd and a brilliant atmosphere, we got the place Skanking from the first song, Present Arms right through to the last encore, One In Ten. Johnny green came along and did the sound for us and he was brilliant too. Kad thought we were better than one of the top UB40 tribute bands but I can't mention any names?????? Should be back down the station later in the year for a night time gig, Can't wait.
Brandhall Labour Club 02/01/2010
Daz solo gig
Fantastic gig, the people at this club are all lovely and always make me feel welcome. My close friends Ian, Roy and Trevor came down tonight as well and cheered me on. It always makes me laugh as there isn't really any room to dance at Brandhall but they still manage to find a spce to strut their stuff.
