Watford Park

Rock Music (The Rock Bottom Band)

THE ROCK BOTTOM BAND
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A note from Dave:
Thanks to everyone who came along to The Red Lion, Apsley on Friday night (18th Oct). What a great night. Thank you for being such an appreciative audience - it made it so enjoyable for us to play for you. There were many highlights but forever etched in my memory will be the tremendous whole pub singalong to the Sweet Caroline chorus which nearly lifted the roof.

We will be back there again on Friday 6th December. We would love to see you there.

FUTURE GIGS
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2019
Fri 6th December evening - Public event, Red Lion Apsley

2020
Fri 7th February evening - Public event, Red Lion Apsley
Sat 28th March evening - Private event, West Herts Golf Club
Sat 2nd May evening - WPU3A event at Bushey Police Sports Club

If you need a band for an event please ask us first. You won’t be disappointed. We think we are probably the best 60s covers band in Hertfordshire (in our price bracket!!).

Call Dave Cadd on 07766 104941 or email by clicking the name.

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RECORDINGS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
Back in June 2017 the band recorded some songs. No not at Abbey Road, we think that was another band! We went to the Titan Recording Studios in Watford, which suited our pockets a little better. The songs were recorded live in a single 3 hour session and authentically represent the sound we can deliver in live performance.

The recordings are available to download or listen to on The Rock Bottom Band page on Lemonrock.

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Meetings: Usually fortnightly, on the first and third Thursdays of each month, in the morning. There is quite a bit of variation depending on individual availability so check the specific dates on the rehearsal calendar. (See the link on the right).

Venue: Normally at the Study Group Leaders home but occasionally rehearsals are held at the Kings Langley Rehearsal Rooms.

Study Group Leader: Dave Cadd (Click on the name to email).

Line up: The Rock Bottom Band comprises
Greg on lead guitar and vocals
Dave on rhythm guitar and vocals
Peter on bass guitar and vocals
Andy on rhythm guitar
Paul on drums and vocals

What we do:
As Watford Park U3A’s resident rock band, Rock Bottom has a wide repertoire of great 1960s songs and more from the 50s, 70s and more recent times, (Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Shadows etc). We now have considerable experience of playing pub gigs, dances and private parties and whilst most of our playing time is spent at regular rehearsals we are always looking for further opportunities to play and entertain publicly.

Our aim is to be able to provide a great evening's entertainment, tailored to your preferences, particularly for people of "our age" who can remember such a wealth of great music from our youth.

We are available for events both public and private. We don't charge for charitable events or of course for Watford Park U3A events. We would also be happy to play for other U3A groups or for private events by arrangement.

Vacancies: Sorry this group is full. We have a defined performance repertoire that we have practiced and learned. If you are interested to participate in a rock music performance group then the Study Group Leader will be happy to help you try to set up a new group. You just need to advertise within Watford Park U3A or possibly further afield with other local U3As. Hopefully, other players / singers will come forward. It's quite straightforward and you could easily find people who would love to pick up a guitar again now that they have a bit more time. This is how The Rock Bottom Band was started back in 2014.

Gig archive

2019
Fri 18th October evening - Public event, Red Lion Apsley
Sat 14th September evening - Private event, Jimmy Mac's, Hatfield
Sat 27th July evening - Private 65th birthday party, Watford
Sat 6th April evening - Private event, Tring Park Cricket Club
Fri 22nd March evening - Nifty Fifties event, Leavesden Green Community Hub
Thu 28th February early afternoon - Jimmy Mac's Charity event in Hatfield

2018
Thu 13th December early afternoon - Winter Wonderland Christmas Party, Holywell Community Centre
Fri 7th December evening - Private party, Blackwells Chipperfield
Wed 5th December morning - Sarratt U3A December monthly meeting
Fri 5th October evening - SW Herts U3A's 60s night
Thu 27th September early afternoon - International Older Persons' Day event, Holywell Comm'y Centre