The Band

 

The band 'Shades' as we were called was quite a popular group around the clubs of the Medway Towns.  Our music was mainly popular stuff from the 60's to the present day.  Quite a wide selection.  We had Roger, an excellent lead guitarist, and John who is a wizard on the keyboard and who also is a fine guitarist.  I was trusted with the lead vocals and 12 string guitar.

 

Shades

Shades playing live at the Halfway House in Iwade, (Kent).

We have all been playing in various groups for about three decades altogether, so there was quite a bit of experience between us.  Perhaps it was the right time to stop inflicting ourselves onto the public!

We now meet up every other week for a pint, and chat about old times like the silly ol' gits we are!

First night back as 'Alan Winchester' at the 'White Horse' in Sittingbourne Kent

What a night.  I never expected it to go so well.  Being a 'silly ol' git', my confidence was duly restored.  Enjoyed it so much, that I would quite happily play for a pint! Well, almost.