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ARTS & CULTURE 051
THE GOOD GIG GUIDE
What’s going on in the local music scene, compiled by Gary Collins
THE JEMIMA PRICE BAND
Doodlebug commemoration AT TONBRIDGE SPORTS GROUND
At 7.13pm on 12th July 1944 a V-1 Flying Bomb, also known as a ‘Doodlebug’, impacted Tonbridge Sportsground. This was one of 12 Doodlebugs that landed in the town during the Second World War, and the resulting explosion damaged 500 shops and houses in Tonbridge High Street and Barden Road area. Now, 75 years on, visitors to
Tonbridge Sportsground can see for themselves the details of the bombing and how it impacted the area, after Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Tonbridge Town Wardens recently unveiled an information board in the immediate location of where the bomb hit to commemorate this signifi cant event in the town’s history. Members of Tonbridge
Town Wardens, David Davis and Eddie Prescott, who unveiled the information panel, were joined by Tonbridge resident Harry Elliott, who
witnessed one of the Doodlebugs impacting at the sportsground. David Davis, from Tonbridge
Town Wardens, said: “In addition to our other charitable work around the town, we are pleased to have this opportunity to bring an historic moment to the notice of Tonbridge residents with the installation of this information panel. We hope it will be of interest to both older and younger generations.” Local resident Harry Elliott
recalled the day the Doodlebug hit: “Seeing a V-1 weapon hurtling above my head and then watching it hit the ground, seeing the billowing black smoke and red explosion and not knowing at the time that it had killed one of my friends, was a life-changing event. “It hit the ground on Tinker’s Island, exploded and killed my friend Michael. You can’t blame the pilot – he wasn’t to know it was our ‘hide and seek’ playground.”
The Royal Oak, Tunbridge Wells, 13th April Sometimes it’s nice to have something different in the mix – and Jemima Price with her American-style of country and blues does just that. Although she has been compared in the press to Kate Bush, from what I have heard of her, I would maybe put her closer to Sheryl Crow, or possibly somewhere in between. Husband and guitarist Mirek Latosek co-writes and produced their latest album (which I am listening to as I write), entitled Fragile House. Not specifi cally what I would choose to listen to, but actually, this band has something about them, which I really like. • Call the pub on 01892 542546.
STEELEYE SPAN
The Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, 17th April This is a band that needs no introduction. Along with Fairport Convention they remain the most commercially successful UK folk/rock acts of all time. With 22 albums and countless singles under their belt the band continue to perform and make music. • Call the venue on 01732 450175.
VENNART
The Forum, Tunbridge Wells, 25th April Better known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Manchester-based band Oceansize, Mike Vennart has continued to project his prog rock image around UK stages. While he was in the band Mike performed as a touring guitarist for the Scottish rock trio Biffy Clyro. He also collaborated with fellow ex-Oceansize member Richard (Gambler) Ingram on a side project called British Theatre. • Visit twforum.
co.uk
IS BACK!
The renowned One Love Reggae and SKA festival returns to The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, from 30th August-1st September
2019 – and tickets are now on sale. For a full line-up of live artists, DJs, attractions, workshops and to buy tickets, visit
onelovefestival.co.uk
Contact Gary on @tnlivecouk or
gary@tnlive.co.uk
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