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I'm just back from The Bullfrog, where we had a brilliant night from the incomparable Little Toby Walker - what a guitarist, what a character, what a gig! If you weren't here, WHY NOT????? This man is soooo good, you missed a classic night. Don't miss him next time he comes over. Mind you, next Thursday's Bullfrog (7th July) is going to be a cracker too, albeit very different than Little Toby Walker, when we present, for the very first time, a relatively new band, taken from the cream of musicians both local and not-so-local..... Ladies and gentlemenn, I give you The Big Time Rollers..... The Big Time Rollers heritage comes from top Portsmouth bands such as the Continentals, Blue Bazookas, Busted Fender, and The Big Easy. The single aim of the band is to play music that people want to hear and dance too. The powerhouse rhythm section of Russ Tarley and Tim Nowell is complemented by Colin Jones (lead guitar) and Dave Marlow (keyboards). The horns are driven by Steve Howard (tenor sax), Steve Grainger (alto sax), Jon Gooding (baritone sax), Dave Thomas (trombone), and Dave Davies (trumpet). The band is led by the incomparable Steve ‘Sugar Bee’ Geary. Musical influences range from blues, soul, reggae, rock, and jazz and this is reflected in the varied set-list that the band play Last September the band played for Richard Branson at his Virgin Party held for his staff and customers. The stage, sound, and lighting system was the same one used at Reading Rock festival a few weeks earlier. The whole of this band is greater than the sum of the parts. If you like turbo-charged brass driven songs then this band is the one to see. So....see you at The Bullfrog!!!!! J.R (Da Barkin' Spidah).