Twenty Fifth Anniversay CD

Hi, as part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the formation of the band, Shooter have been locked in the studio recording new and re-recording old tracks for their new CD.
Since the last posting were we mentioned that it would be a good idea to have a CD representing the latest line up of the band, with some of the tracks already in the can, further tracks including, from the Rock 'n' Roll era; Blue Suede Shoes, Summertime Blues, Bye Bye Love, Oh Boy, That'll Be The Day, It'll Be Me, No Particular Place To Go, and from the 60s; When You Walk In The Room, Needles & Pins, You Really Got Me, Do Wah Diddy, Brown Sugar, (ok we know that's a 1970's number, but our repertoire covers 1955 - 1970) have been added.
Recording completed, we now go into the production stage, this will be handled by Keith with input from Mike and Jeff. The CD will feature all the tracks mentioned in the postings, plus a number of performances from previous Shooter line ups. We hope to have the CD completed for release by the beginning of December.
Our gig at Thatto Heath Labour Club St. Helens went very well, this is a enthusiastically supported club in the tradition of the chicken in the basket social clubs of the 60s, 70s and early 80s. On our travels it is rare to experience the set up of compare, and resident musicians these days, cut backs in spending have sadly seen the demise of especially, the residents, in favour of "self contained artists" (karaoke! Ugh!) but at Thatto Heath they have an excellent set up in drummer Mike and Merseyside keyboard legend Sylvia (Sylvia, whom together with her husband on drums was, for many years, resident at the New Montrose Club In Liverpool, backing many of the top cabaret, pop and comedy artists on the circuit). United with compare Paul, they make a formidable team and their welcome is second to none. Performing the usual sets, the band went well, although, as we have visited this venue at least once a year since Shooter went on the road, I'm sure the audience know our set better than we do, yes a great night, here's to next year.
Our next gig was a fund raiser for the M. S. Society, to help raise money for a sponsored trek across the Sahara desert. Held at Leo's Bar in Southport and organised by Southport Community Radio DJ's, Jon Jessop and George Halsall, the event was a little hampered by the appalling weather and although a full house amount of tickets had been sold only about half of the holders attended the function, (in reference to the appalling weather, they probably thought, we've made our donation, lets stay comfie by the tele). We were met with a warm welcome from licensee Trevor and his staff, who also provided the hot buffet, and together with some great live and recorded 60's & 70s music, the people attending had a good time. There was an auction of a number of sports items provided by Everton FC, JJB Sports and St Helens RLC which further helped the coffers, all in all a successful night. Shooter send their best wishes to the desert walkers.
That's all for now, our next gigs are at Highfield Road Social Club, Blackpool and The Excelsior Club in Sale Cheshire, more about them in our next posting.
See you then.