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Important Note: As of June 2009, the News Section of StrangE TimeS will be maintained as a blog in the following link

http://chameleonsuk.blogspot.com

This is a screenshot of such blog.

Please bear in mind it is still under development and a lot of old news are still missing there. In the near future, this blog will replace this entire section. In the meantime, you´ll be able to access both sites. We will maintain the blog in Spanish and English. The direct link for the spanish version is http://chameleonsuk-es.blogspot.com/, although you can change the language inside the blog

Best regards and thanks to all of you, who come to visit this lonely island. We hope you like the changes

Antonio

 

 

 

April 2009

The Reegs will release this summer a definitive compilation with all their tracks from their previous albums ‘Return of the Sea Monkeys’ and ‘Rock The Magic Rock’ plus b-sides and alternative versions. Artwork by Reg Smithies.

More info on http://www.myspace.com/thereegsdefinitivecdset. The CD can be ordered through Blue Apple Music.

(Thanks Pedro)

 

John Lever will perform with his band a revival of Chameleons classics (songs from the period 1981 to 1987) on 19th September 2009 at the Manchester Academy. Project name: Second Skin. It won´t be like the real Chameleons, but it will surely be a fantastic experience for the artists and the audience:

More info in http://www.myspace.com/johnleverssecondskin and the Chameleons official site

(Thanks Jörg)

On the following link to youtube you´ll watch BUSHART performing Soul In Isolation (audience audio and video capture):

And here you can listen to Fear, one of the highlights of the BUSHART debut album. A good example of what this little big band is capable of. This is trully something out of this world. Just click on the link below and let the energy invade your body and soul.

For more info related to John Lever and his band BUSHART, please visit http://www.myspace.com/BUSHARTMUSIC... and don´t forget to support them

 

September 2008

Andy Clegg & Andy Whitaker will be playing live on 18th October 2008 at The Neww Inn, Parson Lane, Clitheroe. Free Admission

On the following links you can listen to the SUN & MOON Manchester Radio Online Sessions

http://www.myflashfetish.com/playlist/9855832

http://podcast.manchesterradioonline.com/dermo/thesunandthemoon.mp3

(Thanks Estefan)

 

July 2008

The Chameleons´ Biography written by Mark Burgess himself, has been released in a hard back book of 782 pages. The title is View From a Hill, and there are still autographed copies, which can be ordered from Mark Burgess Personal Site

This is not a proper latest news, but as we missed to mention it, here we go (better late than never). Black Swan Lane is a new project in which Mark Burgess was involved. Other members of the bands are Jack Sobel, Yves Altana, Kwasi Asante, John Kolbeck & Achim Faerber. A long Way From Home was released in late 2007. Some songs of their songs can be listened to in http://www.myspace.com/blackswanlane. The album can be ordered on redsunrecords.com

Notes taken from http://www.myspace.com/blackswanlane:

This is a project founded by Jack Sobel of The Messengers who had the incredible pleasure of playing with Mark Burgess of The Chameleons UK on some live shows in the Southeastern part of the US. It is a project formed with multiple band members including Mark Burgess, Yves Altana & Achim Faerber of Bird, Jack Sobel & John Kolbeck of The Messengers, Kwasi Asante (the nicest human being on the planet) who played on the last big Chameleons Tour and album., Anna-Lynne Williams of the wonderful band Trespassers William and a few other folks who provided some backup sounds. Thanks Kim, Nate, Nancy, and Justin. After the live shows, the “experiments” that were taped in the studio started to sound like something that should be not only recorded but also heard and appreciated. There is no real theme that needed to be followed during recordings, but instead, a true evolution of sounds and appreciation for all types of music. Songs recorded were meant not to grow old and stale but to give an impression of true feeling and spirit. Memories of sitting around with friends in awe at the sound of The Chameleons and The Sun & The Moon was a true inspiration of getting this unique sound back out there. Additionally, learning to play music in grade school to the Beatles and The Jam didn’t hurt either. Mark Burgess did not only make a true dream realized but has also helped to make another wonderful piece of art. ‘A Long Way From Home’ was worked on between concerts in 06 and on into 2007. Very tough finishing since Mark is in Germany now, Kwasi in Manchester, John in Augusta, Yves in France, Achim in Berlin and I'm in Atlanta. Anna-Lynne from Trespassers William who is in Seattle was great to sing on a tune as well. The project is both original and diverse bringing many cultures and influences together as one. Peace

Jack Sobel: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums
Achim Faerber : Drums, Percussion
Yves Altana : Electric Guitar
Mark Burgess: Vocals, Bass, Acoustic
John Kolbeck : Guitars
Kwasi Asante : Vocals, percussion
Nate Ivey ! : Guitar on Second Soul
Justin Brooke : Electric Guitar on Wisch
Anna-Lynne Williams : Vocals on Fakers
Kim Sobel : Vocals on Harmony

We will update the Other Projects Section of this web site as soon as possible

(Thanks Jack)

 

June 2008

Update of BUSHART Gigs. This is an update you can also find on the Chameleons Official Web Site


Thursday, 12th June 2008: BUSHART LIVE!

FIRST OF ALL, THANKS TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BOUGHT THE ALBUM, MANY , MANY THANKS!
I DONT THINK I`VE HAD A BAD REVIEW YET, SO I MUST HAVE DONE SOMETHING RIGHT ALONG THE WAY, BRILLIANT!
ALSO WITH THE COMMENTS I`VE BEEN ASKED WHEN ARE WE GOING LIVE WITH IT, WELL HERE GOES..........THE FIRST GIG IS THE CASTLE, UNION STREET IN OLDHAM AS PART OF DERMO`S(NORTHSIDE) "LETHAL DANCEHALL" PROJECT, DERMO HAS A SHOW 7-10 EVERY WEDNESDAY ON WWW.MANCHESTERRADIOONLINE.COM AND IN PAST HAS HAD THE SUN AND THE MOON DO A SESSION, MANCHESTER THROUGH AND THROUGH!
THIS IS GOING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY JULY 31ST, ADMISSION WILL BE £3.00 ON THE DOOR (I THINK), ALSO FROM THIS WE ARE GOING TO BE DOING A SESSION OURSELVES ON SEPTEMBER 3RD! SO LISTEN OUT!
THE NEXT IS FRIDAY OCTOBER 10TH @ MANCHESTER ACADEMY 3 (HOP & GRAPE) TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM

WWW.TICKETLINE.CO.UK SEARCH FOR BUSHART
OR FROM PICCADILLY BOX OFFICE, OR FROM US VIA THE MYSPACE`S, ALL OF WHICH ARE LISTED BELOW!
IF YOU STILL DON`T HAVE A COPY OF THE ALBUM, YOU CAN OBTAIN IT FROM THE VARIOUS OUTLETS IN VARIOUS FORMATS , ALL OF WHICH ARE LISTED BELOW!

TOWNSEND RECORDS,CD PURCHASE AND VERY SOON DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FROM THE SITE ASWELL AS ITUNES!
WWW.TOWNSENDRECORDS.CO.UK ,SEACH FOR BUSHART

PICCADILLY RECORDS , OLDHAM STREET MANCHESTER

OR VIA OUR MYSPACE`S
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/CLUBCHAMELEON
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BUSHARTMUSIC

JUST CLICK ON THE APPROPRAITE BUTTON, FOR THE ALBUM OR TICKETS FOR THE ACADEMY!

IF YOU NEED ANY EXTRA INFO ON ANYTHING WHATSOEVER, EITHER GET INTOUCH VIA THE MYSPACE`S AGAIN OR
E MAIL ME JOHN.LEVERCHAMELEONS@VIRGIN.NET
MANY THANKS AGAIN!
SEE YOU SOON !
TA JOHN.X

 

May 2008

The debut album by BUSHART, the new band of John Lever, has been finally released. It´s called Yesterday is History. BUSHART will be playing live in October, the 10th at the Manchester Academy. For further details, please see the note below by John Lever himself which can be also found on the Chameleons Official Web Site

On that note, John also mentions he is not able to join the Gig the reunited SUN & MOON is playing at The Ritz.

Wednesday, 14th May 2008: YESTERDAY is HISTORY IS HERE!!

YES ITS FINALLY HERE!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A COPY OF MY NEW ALBUM
SIMPLY LOGON TO WWW.MYSPACE.COM/CLUBCHAMELEON OR WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BUSHARTMUSIC AND CLICK ON THE BUY NOW BUTTON, IT WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE PAYMENT PROCESS, EASY! ALSO BUSHART`S DEBUT GIG WILL BE AT MCR ACADEMY 3 (HOP & GRAPE) ON FRIDAY 10TH OF OCTOBER, TICKETS ARE GOING TO BE £5 FROM PICCADILLY BOX OFFICE AND MCR ACADEMY, ALSO YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BUY TICKETS VIA THE MYSPACE SITES FROM THIS WEEK, THE TICKETS WILL BE £5 +£1.50 P+P!!

ALSO ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE, AS SOME OF YOU MAY KNOW I WAS ASKED TO DO THE MCR V CANCER GIG AT THE RITZ WITH THE SUN AND THE MOON, BUT I HAVE TO DECLINE THE OFFER, DOWN TO BAND POLITICS I SUPPOSE, BUT AS A RESULT CAN`T DO THE GIG, MANY APOLOGIES TO THE PEOPLE WHO WERE LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS, BUT IT REALLY IS A NO GO, APOLOGIES ONCE AGAIN!
JOHN.X

To listen to some songs of the debut album by BUSHART, please visit http://www.myspace.com/BUSHARTMUSIC

(Thanks John)

April 2008

The 25th Anniversary Remastered Edition of Script Of the Bridge, which includes in a 2nd Disc a Live Performance in Bremen 1983, has been finally released by Blue Apple Music

Disc: 1 (Remastered)
01. Don’t Fall
02. Here Today
03. Monkeyland
04. Second Skin
05. Up The Down Escalator
06. Less Than Human
07. Pleasure and Pain
08. Thursday’s Child
09. As High As You Can Go
10. A Person Isn’t Safe Anywhere These Days
11. Paper Tigers
12. View From A Hill

 

 Disc: 2 (Live 1983)
01. In Shreds (previously unreleased version)
02. Dear Dead Days (previously unreleased version)
03. Things I Wish I’d Said (previously unreleased version)
04. Don’t Fall (live, Bremen 1983)
05. Here Today (live, Bremen 1983)
06. Thursday’s Child (live, Bremen 1983)
07. A Person Isn’t Safe Anywhere These Days (live, Bremen 1983)
08. Less Than Human (live, Bremen 1983)
09. Pleasure and Pain (live, Bremen 1983)
10. Second Skin (live, Bremen 1983)
11. Paper Tigers (live, Bremen 1983)
12. Monkeyland (live, Bremen 1983)
13. Singing Rule Britannia (live, Bremen 1983)
14. Up The Down Escalator (live, Bremen 1983)
15. View From A Hill (live, Bremen 1983)

This is the info about the album which can be found on the Blue Apple Music Web Site

A 25th anniversary edition of The Chameleons debut album, 'Script of the bridge', is now available to buy from Blue Apple Music.

The 2-disc set features a re-mastered version of the original album, plus three exclusive mixes - and a live concert recorded on the band's 1983 European tour. Twenty-seven tracks in total.

The album is presented in a digi-pack sleeve with brand new artwork by guitarist Reg Smithies. It also includes a 16 page booklet, featuring lyrics, sleeve notes and never seen before photos.

The cd, together with a new range of official Chameleons merchandise, is now available direct from Blue Apple Music.

This album is released with the full consent and co-operation of the band. For licensing, synchronisation, distribution and media enquiries, please email info@blueapplemusic.co.uk

The album can also be purchased in Red Sun Records

Fantastic news for all the SUN & MOON fans. April 2008 sees the reunion of three of the four original members for a set of acoustic gigs. Mark Burgess, Andy Clegg & Andy Whitaker join hands again and the magic will surely flow...

Dates and Venues:

- 20 April with a short set at The Legendary Manchester Busker 20th Anniversary night
For a couple of videos (Picture of England and Arabs&Americans) of S&M playing Live at LMB, please visit the The Legendary Manchester Busker Web Site.
-14 May at the Retro Bar in Manchester
-16 The LGM Music Venue, Earlestown (between Manchester and Liverpool)

Unluckily John Lever will not be able to join them so Achim Faerber will be playing drums. Is it possible the future will bring new compositions by these great artist working together again? Who knows...

 

March 2008

For the latest info about Dave Fielding, don´t miss the fantastic web site & blog from our friend Pedro Vila

http://www.freewebs.com/thereegs/myblog.htm

This is the most complete resource of Dave Fielding and related proyects info.

 

February 2008

Going Nowhere Records,the record label of Andy Clegg through which previously unreleased material from SUN&MOON, MUSIC for ABORIGINES, WEAVEWORLD, KIZILOK, TINY SCIENTIST and ANDY WHITAKER have been pusblished through the last couple of years, has changed it´s mail address. Please, be sure you update your contact adress: gnrecords@ntlworld.com.

(Thanks Andy)