The Jive Cats' piano man Chris Gardner has been offered the chance to write what promises to be the ultimate book on the life and times of Bill Haley.
The Jive Cats are pleased to announce Andy Burns (Slammers Maximum Jive Band) as their new Tenor Sax player. Andy's first gig with the Jive Cats will be at Jagz in Ascot Berkshire on Saturday 7th October.
Andy steps in to replace Matt Dominie who has moved to York to continue his career path. The JC's wish Matt all the best and thank him for all the hard work he put in for the band
September 2006
BYE BYE BILL
The JC's are sad to report that piano pounding Bill Roberts is to leave the band. Bill has grown tired of life in London and is returning to his home town of Lancaster. The band wish him well and hope he continues to boogie back in his home town!
January 2004
The Jive Cats are pleased to announce Matt Domine as their new Tenor Sax player. Matt joins the band to allow Tim Chimes to develop his own band
The Jive Cats are delighted to intoduce Boogie Bill Roberts as their new piano man. Bill's first gig with the band was in March for Jive Riot at Minstead.
Why not check out the biography section for more details?
January 2001
So put on your gladrags & polish up those dancin' shoes. Get ready to Jump Jive & Wail and join us in the Foyer on Sunday 25 February between 12.30 & 2.00pm.
Spacious dance area. Food & Drink available. Free admission!
December 2000
The Jive Cats' piano man Chris Gardner has been offered the chance to write what promises to be the ultimate book on the life and times of Bill Haley.
As a devoted Haley fan, Chris was delighted when a chance lunch time meeting with Bill's second wife, Cuppy, led to the opportunity of fulfilling a life long dream. Thanks to this meeting, Chris has been given access to never before seen documents, photos & information. Many of the original Comets are also willing to provide information.
Chris is spending the next few months creating a time line covering Bill's life between 1952 to 1962. This will involve many phone calls, e-mails and overseas meetings. Trips have already been arranged to Austria, Nashville & New Jersey.
He has also been involved in creating Bill Haley Central, the planet's most comprehensive Bill Haley web site. Why not check it out!
As a result of this mammoth task, Chris has had to put many of his other interests on hold, including the Jive Cats.
Chris last performance was at the bands sell out 2000 New Years Eve party at
JAGZ in Ascot. As
ever, he laid down some formidable boogie woogie and helped to ensure the dance
floor stayed packed all night
December 2000