RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 2021!
Farnham Maltings
Bridge Square, Farnham GU9 7QR
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Tickets: www.boogaloopromotions.com/tickets/
The Water Rats
328 Grays Inn Road, Kings Cross
London WC1X 8BZ
Tickets: www.seetickets.com
Tring Carnival. Details tbc.
Cornbury Festival
The Great Tew Park, Great Tew
Oxfordshire, OX7 4AF
www.cornburyfestival.com
Anniversary is the opening track of the Phoenix Tapes, a collection of previously unreleased tracks recorded by the band Slim Chance since its reincarnation some 10 years ago. The Phoenix tapes feature performances from many of the fine musicians who worked with the band in the last decade, and also a brilliant contribution from Ronnie's trusted friend and collaborator, Pete Townshend. The whole series will no longer be on YouTube but will shortly be released on the band's own label, Fishpool Records. You can also sign up there to be added to the band mailing list. Thanks YouTube for hosting the series so far. And best wishes to you all who have enjoyed the Phoenix Tapes in these difficult times. Stay tuned!
We're sorry to say that the current pandemic has knocked out most of our summer schedule. But fingers crossed we'll be back on track and seeing you all before too long! Any queries please email office@slim-chance.co.uk
"Here, in these songs, collected with such love and care, he is found again." says Townshend of his old friend. "Probably at the height of his rebellious and chaotic powers, where music had to be immediate and uplifting, or else heart-breaking - but always real."
The boxset, named after the song, written with Ronnie Wood for the soundtrack of Mahoney's Last Stand, traces Ronnie's musical output from when he left the Faces 'til when he finally succumbed, after a valiant battle, to MS in 1997. Ronnie's official releases, mostly recorded with Slim Chance, the band he created to bring to life his core musical vision are all included. There is also a significant amount of very interesting unreleased material, mostly unearthed in Ronnie's brother Stan Lane's barn.
The 6 disc box is accompanied by a substantial booklet with writings by
Pete Townshend, Paolo Hewitt, Kris Needs, Kent Benjamin and Charlie
Hart, who also acted as consultant on this project. The lyrics to many
songs are also included, and all in all, it is a very impressive
offering, that, as one fan has said, really helps to 'join up all the dots'.
Buy your copy
REVIEWS & LINKS
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MOJO Magazine July 2019 (pdf)
Slim Chance are delighted to announce the release of their latest album, New Cross Road on the band's own label, Fishpool Records distributed by Cargo. The album features five originals from the band which sit nicely alongside four classic Ronnie Lane songs and a rocking version Pete Townshend's Squeezebox. Pete himself has described the album as "a really hearty and real collection. Fantastic sounds, excellent production", and the response has been very positive all round. ORDER YOUR COPY
RONNIE LANE, renowned for his part in both the Small Faces and the Faces, wrote some of the most heartfelt and haunting songs of the 60s and 70s. Shunning commercial success he created and toured with his travelling circus, the Passing Show, and left a highly influential musical legacy. More
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