Worcester Music Forum

Joe Meek Tribute Night w/ Dandelion Killers in Newant

Now I said last week I'd check out the Joe Meek Tribute night in Newent - ok it's over the border but one of the original 'Telstar' Tornadoes was from Stourport (now that's a big one for the Music Map Andrew). The problem was that a gig for the forty-plussers was held at the local youth/community centre with the Waffen SS guarding the doors against all-comers. I kid you not but there was a photocopier in the middle of the dance floor (see photo!!!)!!!

A bit of confusion in the place about who Joe Meek was - 'didn't he die of liver failure?' The consummate Ross threesome Dandelion Killers kicked off the tribute to the old gunslinger himself with 'John Wayne' and another faultless set of classics including 'Bad Saturday' and 'Human Error'. And I think that's the only explanation for the other two London-based acts on the set - who ranged from the baffling to appalling in equal measures. Sorry Joe - better luck next year - you can stop spinning now.

review and pics by Andy O'Hare