Gloucestershire Party Band Skamp, Help the Heroes Charity, Gloucester Rugby Club

Well what a great night was had by all. It was a late start for Gloucestershire function band Skamp. Eleven pm, so it was an extra long set until after midnight. Many thanks for Richard for organising the event and singing a number with us, namely 'Addicted to Love' by Robert Palmer. What was unusual was that the party goers were probably 6 inches from Rob (vocals) face - a little too close perhaps? Oh, bye the way, the new drums sound great.

Help The Heroes

Skamp will soon play our 2nd gig of the year on 1 May for the Gloucestershire Rugby Club to help raise money for Help The Heroes. I'm particularly looking forward to christening a new drun kit. Watch this space.

Gloucestershire Party Band Skamp, Audition with Hayley & Shane

It was great to meet Hayley and Shane, and Shane's parents last night, and we'll be playing at their wedding in June 2011 at Kingscote Barn in Tetbury (sorry we had to squeeze you in to our basement studio). They are so organized - in fact I think they have booked everything already!

Audition with Dan & Emma

Big thanks to Dan and Emma for popping to see us a rehearsal. Skamp will be entertaining their wedding guests in September at the Chase Hotel, Shurdington. Apparently Dan's father is a keen guitarist so no doubt he'll be up on stage with us.

Haiti update

Skamp had a storming night at the benefit concert and a sizable crowd turned up to watch us. We managed to raise around £600 from the evening so big thanks go to Andy Gladwin who provided some 'up-close' magic, The Howlers, who performed a storming opening set of rock covers (featuring our very own Ad Watts on bass) and to our last minute DJ Marky-mark who took over from DJ Malc who was on sick leave. Thanks to The Front Rooms who hosted the event plus Darren for sorting the sound out for us. There should be some photos on the way soon.

Gloucestershire Party Band Skamp, Haiti Benefit Concert 5 March, Cheltenham

We've all seen the awful images of the Haiti earthquake disaster on TV. Skamp have decided to organise another charity gig (our last one was for the Tsunami charity) to help raise some much needed funds for them. The venue is The Front Rooms, The Strand, Cheltenham www.thefrontrooms.com and it should kick off around 8pm. Our good friend Malc Manero will be spinning some 70s tunes, plus we have a special guest lined up. It's only £5 to get in, so come along and help support us.

Gloucestershire Party Band Skamp, 50th Birthday Bash, Horsley

Hello again. It's was our first gig of 2010 and what a blinder. Thanks to Jon and Lynn for inviting us to play. The evening was suitably themed as a 70s and 80s night with everyone wearing fancy dress. The walls were also covered in colorful images floor to ceiling (it must have taken ages). Skamp had a great night and everyone in Horsely did to. What a great way to kick off this year.