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Comments from Cover to Cover Gigs:
"....outstanding atmosphere....."
"....Town Called Malice was a classic....."
"....didn't like Joe very much....."
"....didn't want them to stop after 'Love Shack'....."
"....the overall sound was marvellous....."
"....the Dido songs make the hairs on my neck stand up they are so good!....."
"....the bass player seemed quite miserable....."
"....couldn't stop dancing during the second set....."
"....'Sit Down' was awesome....."
"....the variety of the music made them special....."
"....what's a talent like Steve Whitworth doing with this lot?....."
"....the guitar solo in Make me Smile was class....."
"....they certainly gave me a 'Happy Hour'....."
"....I'd pay to see them they're so good....."
"....the (former) drummer looked like he was playing with his Dad's friends!!....."
"....SteveRs harmonies were outstanding....."
"....I was so impressed I'll have you back at the Holystone as many times as you like....."
"....Mick McNeill must really regret leaving them. He was the best drummer ever - it was the rest of the Band who couldn't keep to his beat ....."
"....the website is good - informative, fun and easily navigated....."
"....I loved your performance at The Holystone - you lot were brilliant - a refreshing change. Please let me know where you're next playing locally....."
"....great website - loads of info....."
"....What a pleasant surprise - I didn't need the ear plugs. All songs very good but two tracks stood out for me:
'Come Up and See Me' was right on the money
As for the B52s, they need to go back to the drawing board. Saturday night (Holystone) saw 'The Love Shack'get totally blown away....."
"....the three warm up songs were good enough for the main set....."
"....Can't imagine the singer being slow coming forward - great showmanship....."
"....thank goodness Steve Ws mike was turned off - I've heard him sing!....."
"....the Drummers energy was amazing....."
"....Richies daughter has a very good voice ....."
"....the Bass player looked well into the music with his eyes closed - although I did wonder if he had fallen asleep....."
"....the keyboard player looks like a studious academic....."
"....your version of 'Say Something' would do James proud ....."
"....the Band harmonies for the Beatles songs are amazing....."
"....more Elvis Costello please....."
"....yez were mint (9 year old urchin at the Holystone)....."
"....the fact that they played without a drummer for so long showed how difficult it was to replace Mick Mcneill....."
"....I enjoyed your Brit friends website - pretty cool....."
"....they really have a wide range of musical styles in their repertoire......."
"....why does the baldy guitarist sit down - do his legs not work or something......."
"....the new guitarist is great on Tulane"
"....not bad for a bunch of old men....."
(short sighted fan from The Alexandra)
"....Cushty as 'owt......."
New Crown fan from South Shields
"....Never before have I had the pleasure of a duet with a singer in a Band.
I think our version of Aqualung was just as good as Ian Anderson's. Thanks Gill......."
Steve Overall, Alexandra in July
"....This was my first CtC gig and by the end, after 3 encores, I thought they were brilliant and really contributed to an excellent night.
I was particularly impressed by the new guitarist and the young drummer.
Things got off to a shaky start when the older guitarist came on and sat down. I thought it was a folk-club night.
Then there was a hairy moment when the new, good looking guitarist came on but he soon left the older, balding guitarist standing.
Bring back this lot next year and if you get a chance, go see them and you're guaranteed a great night out."
Simon from London who visited the Beer Festival gig in April 05.
(Simon is also the brother of the 'new, good looking guitarist'!)
"....Good live gig, sound and lighting just right. Appeals to their crazy bunch of followers....."
Lisa at the Alexandra in March
"....Farewell to Paul the Drummer - he's got a massive future ahead of him....."
"....the best Band I've ever seen here....."
Fat Ox regular from Whitley Bay
"....need to play more Oasis and Beatles songs....."
different Fat Ox regular
"....You have a great site. I look forward to taking some more images for your growing stock....."
Ray Timlin, CtC official photographer.
The following extracts are from Paul Crown, CtCs former drummer.....
How do you describe the Bands music?
Really Damn Good
What aspects of being in the Band did you enjoy most?
Playing music with people I like and respect.
Producing a good professional show, and most of all.....
People not arguing.
Having worked with musicians of my own age it was so good working with people who just want to produce a good sound, rather than have artistic control and/or use the Band as a platform to show off from.
Which CtC gig have you enjoyed most?
The Alexandra on the 19th March 2005 or the Fat Ox on 17th September 2005.
Both times the crowd made my night.
The Fat Ox just pipped it for me - the crowd went mental in there.
Which CtC song(s) is your particular favourite and why?
LUKA - it's my baby....
PEACE, LOVE & UNDERSTANDING - it kicks ass....
LOVE SHACK - it brings the house down.....
Which song that the Band hasn't covered yet would suite their style?
'RADIO' by The Corrs
and finally......
I'll miss you all very much; you are first and foremost a smashing bunch of people and also an awesome group of musicians.
I have developed both as a person and a musician from being in the Band.
I would like to thank you all and I'll cheer you on every chance I get.
People rather casually throw these words around but, it has been a privilege working with you.
Paul Crown, November 2005
"....Broon Ale - It's a rock'n'roll drink....."
Mal, CtC drummer....
"....Miracles never cease - I seen the Bass player smile....."
".... New drummer is great - you can't half tell he's done this before! ...."
".... I want you back 4 times next year (2006) ....."
Manageress of the Fat Ox, Whitley Bay
".... The singers work really well together ....."
Following comments all from the Alexandra gig, November 2005.
New CtC fan Eve Gardner, aged 14:
"You didn't kill any of the songs"
"thought you'd slaughter the Jam stuff but it was very good"
"Joe's performance was very energetic"
"New guitarist doesn't smile very much"
"Definitely go and see them again"
"Better than the Band I seen last week down in York"
".... the Band has made it a brilliant night ....."
overheard at Brians 50th birthday party at The Bridge in January 06
".... it's nice to see a bunch of old folks (The Band) enjoying themselves ....."
".... I don’t know what the lead singer’s doing with this older crew, but it’s a great blend of youth and experience ...."
"....The second set was fantastic, but you should drop the slower ones from the first set ....."
".... Does Gill not fancy doing Denis by Blondie? ....."
".... The lead singer is the sweatiest bloke I’ve ever seen. With all that energy, it’s no wonder he’s in great shape ...."
"....Do you do anything by Cameo? ....."
".... I’d love to see the band have a crack at ‘Word Up’ ....."
".... (to Joe) you can tell there's a real chemistry between you and your wife (Gill, Rich's better half!) ...."
".... Mal is like 'Animal' on the drums ....."
".... the two guitarists are better than Wishbone Ash ....."
".... the singers are awesome together, the harmonies are fantastic ...."
".... Steve W just keeps getting better and better ....."
".... please, please, please, do something by Paul Simon ....."
".... the band were fantastic, every one of the crowd commented on how much they enjoyed your performance ...."
Brian after his 50th birthday party at The Bridge in January 06
".... any chance the Band could do 'More than Words' by Extreme (Paul, CtoC ex drummer) ....."
".... any chance the Band could do 'Isn't She Lovely' by Stevie Wonder (Paul, CtoC ex drummer) ....."
".... You were brilliant =) ...."
Claire, first timer at The New Crown, January 06
".... 'Thank you for (all) coming to my little show' ....."
Ian, CtCs new addition on the sound desk, at his inaugural gig at the Fat Ox
".... This lot could entertain anywhere and I can't believe you can get to see them for nothing.
Another quality evening's music and I wished it had gone on for another hour (except that the older members of the band might have needed hospitalization).
I particularly enjoyed the second set and "Take Me Out" was stunning.
Highly recommended!....."
Simon Brindley, London
".... I was expecting a quiet night ...."
Jackie, Manageress at The Fat Ox, February 06
....I just wanted to state that the charity gig at The Irish Centre was indeed excellent.
Having heard C2C before
I thought it was very humble of Joe to walk amongst the commoners & stop & chat, but apart from the good singing, he looked like he was enjoying himself up on the stage.
It makes a difference when you're in the audience.
The night was made fantastic by the brilliant stroke of luck, that from where I was sitting, I could see Whitworth's legs, the stool & arms strumming but his head was completely hidden by the speaker.
Keith Robson, cheeky ba$£@rd extraordinaire
"....We were really impressed with the band's performance and had a great evening. Here's our comment to add to the web page:
"Utvalget av populaere og kjente sanger sammen med den levende utfoerelse var til synlig glede for alle.
Atmosfaeren avspeilte den typiske nordoestengelske misunnelsesverdige glede over utelivet.
En superb kveld og vi takker Cover-toCover for deres sterke musikalske bidrag til vaar opplevelse".
Hanne and Michael, Oslo, Norway.
"The popular selection of songs and the lively presentation was enjoyed by everyone.
The whole atmosphere reflected the true face of North East England where people are out to enjoy themselves.
A great evening, thank you to "Cover-to-Cover for making it happen".
".... Where have you been all this time? Thought you'd wrapped up ...."
anonymous, Killingworth, April 07
"....In our opinion you did not raise the roof at the Bridge you blew it off.
My ear's aren't ringing just my head is ....."
Lisa and Steve Overall - The Bridge, April 2007
"....we were both knocked out by how good you were....."
first timers at The Bridge gig, April 2007
"....It certainly did turn out to be splendid show. You all amaze me with your consistently excellent performance every time. It makes it a pleasure for me to be involved......"
Ian "sharing the limelight" Nieurzyla.
"....'Rocks Off' really made me want to get my rocks off....."
"....amazed at how good the new drummer is (take a bow Guy)....."
"....you're truly a Band on top form....."
".... your sound man Ian has improved the sound fantastically - long may he continue ...."
anonymous, Fat Ox, June 07
"....how do I get an invite to the Bridge gigs - heard from a friend you were pretty awesome ....."
"....after a poor gig at The Holystone, you were back to your very best at The Fat Ox....."
".....Energetic! Fun! Exhilarating! Cover To Cover Rock!
Hey, you've got a fan for life. A true chemistry going on between the band and the audience.
Joe, amazing voice, thanks for dedicating 'The Jam' single to the Four Lasses from North Yorkshire.
Please,please,please, come and play in Harrogate!!
Cheers,Zaheda xx
p.s. Anything from the 'Lightning Seeds', especially 'Sugar Coated Iceberg' and 'Ready or Not' would be terrific....."
Zaheda and her mates from N Yorks from their first CtC gig at the Holystone in May
How far is Harrogate guys?
"....'Suffragette City' was fantastic - a wall of sound that was equally as good as The Master himself......"
"....there aren't many Bands I've seen who freshen up their set list as often as you guys do - a brilliantly varied repertoire....."
"....get along and catch this Band - it is impossible not to like them....."
"....you've hit the format right on the head - playing once a month makes us want more and more of your performances....."
"....A big thank you for the performance on Saturday, everyone thought the band were excellent.
We need to work on the solo though as some people questioned whether in fact I did do it ....."
Tony Golden after his fine performance of 'Come up and see me' during his + his wife's birthday party
July 2007
"....'Brilliant night - thanks for a great time......"
"....what on earth was Whitworth doing with his guitars during Suffragette City? ....."