desperately seeking

[lindylou]

Does anyone know the wherabouts of stevie smith. He used to play harmie in thehalfe moon in the late 70's. I am desperately seeking him. He lived on halfe moon lane, was very short in stature.

[Narnia]

Try the wanted section.

[Eliza.D]

I used to go to the Half Moon alot in the late 70's early 80's and remember him but after 1984 never really went to the Half Moon.

I saw Tom Robinson there, George Melly and a great blues band '9 Below Zero' I think he played with them from time to time (I may be wrong).

Good luck with you search.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Soundcheck Magazine from January, 2002 states:

OK! Steve Smith, the indefatigable front man harmonicist/vocalist and fun filled South London legend, retreated to his Scottish Highlands abode....and mentions taking 15 hours to come back to Londonfor a Gig with his Group=Ruthless Blues.

I, also used to see SS with Rod Roche and others at The Half Moon and used to see Nine Below Zero, regularly, at various Venues in The Old Kent Road with Dennis Greaves, from Walworth, as their lead guitarist.

Before 9BelowZero he was the Leader of "Stans Blues Band" who played various South London Venues including te lamented "Apples and Pears" Pub in Rotherhithe where he played in the street on an extended lead!

Great Days..

[Tony.London Suburbs]

I realise that you are desperate but you haven't acknowledged any replies yet...

Try Lochcraigie 438426.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Not that "desperate" obviously.

[Eliza.D]

With you there Tony.L S

I was kind of hoping to find out if she found him and have a little potter down memory lane. Did you also see the Piranha's?

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Eliza.D Wrote:

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> With you there Tony.L S

> I was kind of hoping to find out if she found him

> and have a little potter down memory lane. Did you

> also see the Piranha's?

No Eliza.

Used to see "Airship"// "Sprinkler" // "Laurie and Co. a.k.a. "Blunderbuss" who had a Residency every Fri/Sat/Sun for many years at The Thomas A'Beckett Pub, all in The Old Kent Road.

Also used to see Stevie Smith in The Late Steve Waller's Band at various South London Venues and regularly saw "The Foster Brothers" as well...Good Era for Pub Bands.

[Eliza.D]

Have to agree. Pubs like the George Canning, Thomas A Beckett, Half Moon, and Dublin Castle (bit out of our area) were the stomping ground for a lot of talent and those who enjoyed live music.

[lizzie]

He's playing at the Half Moon Herne Hill on Saturday

[Eliza.D]

Nice one lizzie. Well spotted. Might have to get myself down there on Saturday.

Can someone let lindylou know.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Saturday, Bloody Saturday.:X

Why couldn't it be Sunday, Bloody Sunday when I'm not working...grrrr

[lindylou]

Hi everyone. Sorry I coulcn't reply earler - internet down thanks to virgin media!!! - is steve really, really going to be at halfe moon this Saturday. I truly hope so. Will go there anyway in anticipation. Thankl you so much one and all.

[lindylou]

PS. Shall all us Steve fans go on Saturday?

[Jah Lush]

Yeah billed as Stevie Smith & the Purple Gang. I used to see him a lot back in the day with his band Salt, him and Steve Clarke and the jams on Sunday with Steve Waller etc etc.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> Yeah billed as Stevie Smith & the Purple Gang. I

> used to see him a lot back in the day with his

> band Salt, him and Steve Clarke and the jams on

> Sunday with Steve Waller etc etc.

So did I, Jah.

Were you the Guy with the Headband who like a pint or three?

[Jah Lush]

I've never worn a fcuking headband in my life Tony.

[lindylou]

Hi, did any of you guys ever go to the old Brockwell Park Tavern when the publicans were an old plump guy and an even older thinnish landlady? questions, questions....also, did any of you ever go to the crystal palace park bowl and see such likes as melanie, dylan, did anyone get soaked one time and had to sit in black bin bags? Oh the joy of reminiscing.

[lindylou]

anyone know what time the gig starts?

[Jah Lush]

Yeah! I saw Bob Marley at the concert bowl and quite a few others besides. I'd look for Stevie Smith to be onstage around 9ish but if you're that desperate to seek him out I'd get there earlier and you can have a chinwag with him.

[daizie]

who is stevie smith?

[Tony.London Suburbs]

daizie Wrote:

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> who is stevie smith?

You honestly don't know who Stevie Smith is?

Legend in these parts!

Haven't you even got a hunch?