A real favorite for many bands - always full, two bands and a good night (with a stop at the Hoagie Wagon on the way home!)

In the earlier days, there were two stages and a band on each. Oddly, they would each do their own sets then finish off the night with two songs each for about an hour. Very odd.

"Phoenix City Smash once found a double bed in the wings that had been used for a play, assembled it - then got the roadies to carry it out with the singer sat on the bed singing!"

Bookings were handled by George Swindells and Dave Warwick of DelRick Entertainments, Warrington.

Last saw Dave in a Joke/Magic shop somewhere near Manchester as I passed through on the way to a gig in Carlisle (yes, even bands from Kent work Carlisle).

He is still working in the business and handles many top tv presenters. He was also very heavily involved with Poacher and Rick Astley. George now lives in the USA.

Christmas Eve, 1969 - Phoenix City Smash were paid $60 for 2 x 45 min spots

Phoenix City Smash in the dressing room at Co-op Hall.
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