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nately are a London-based rock band comprising four Old Blues:

• Niall Barker (Peele B/A, '84-'91) - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
• Will Shallcross (Mid B/A, '84-'91) - Lead Guitar
• Alex Selby-Boothroyd (Mid B/A, '84-'91) - Bass/Sax
• James McAlpine (Peele B/A, '84-'91) - Drums

Unfortunately, James is moving to Singapore in March 2005, so we are starting to look for a drummer, and it would be nice to keep the CH connection. If you play the drums and are interested, please get in touch by email (info@nately.net) or reply to this post. We rent a studio (with drum kit) where we rehearse twice a week, and we are already booked to play at a festival on the Isle of Wight this summer.

Hi Guys,

Don't know if yuou remember me, Murray Fletcher Peele A/B Niall may do!! Good to hear you are keeping up the band. I was looking to get back into another band after a while out of it, what sort of Music are you guiys playing? What days do you practice??

Let meknow if you get a chance, unless you are already sorted.

Cheers guys and good luck!

Murray

Hey Murray,

Of course we remember you. How's it going? Glad to hear you're still playing the drums. We've actually got a drummer coming in to audition next week, but if he doesn't work out, would you be interested in giving it a go? There are a couple of tracks on our website if you want hear the kind of stuff we're playing (http://www.nately.net).

I'll be in touch next week.

Cheers,

Alex

Hi Farnaz,

That's a very kind offer! If you get a chance to listen to us on our website (http://www.nately.net) and think we're good enough, please email me an address to send a CD to (info@nately.net).

Thanks again,

Alex

Nice to see you're still playing Murray!

I used to drum with this lot about 10 years ago and they're not bad

Hi Mate,

No worries, let me know how you get on, email me when you have a chance,

Heard the tracks, they sound great! Keep up the good work boys!!

Thanks for the message Peter!

Cheers

Murray

Good to read/hear you guys are still playing. Listened to the songs on your website. Did you ever play at Bath Uni.? Good Luck in the IOW/Singapore. - Henry

Hey Henry, yes we did play at Bath University, in the Battle of the Bands. We even got to the final, before losing out to a solo artist (battle of the bands, indeed!). But that was about 12 years ago. You must have a great memory (which worries me, as I think I still have a couple of your tapes...). How's it going?

Things are going OK thanks. You will be pleased to learn I fulfilled my musical potential by never picking up a guitar after I left CH. After Bath I moved to the United States and have remained there ever since. I keep in contact with a number of OB's on the East Coast (including for a while Sam Wilcocks who was teaching at a university in Philadelphia).

I hope everything is well with you. I'll leave you my address on your nately e-mail. Give my regards to Shadwell, Niall and James when you see them. - Henry

hey. just listened to the songs on the website, quality. ever come to Leicester? its really not such a bad place, nightlife is alive and some decent clubs. send me a cd and i'll get it on our de montfort uni radio [demon fm]?

Hi Ben, never been to Leicester but you make it sound quite appealing. And thanks for your offer of radio play. If you email me your address (info@nately.net) I'll send you a CD.

Cheers,

Alex

Ridiculously late notice, I know, but nately are playing tonight (Friday 28th Jan) at the Marquee in Leicester Square, London. We're on at about 8pm and it costs £5 to get in.

Alex,

Not surprised to see you & Will in a band - you were always the enterprising ones in Middleton - I think I still owe you two quid from the Roulette you used to con use with.

Give my regards to Will, and let us know when you Website is up & running

Stu

Hey Stu,

Good to hear from you, and I'll pass on your regards to Will. The website has got a bit more content on it now, including some photos of us at the Marquee. Don't be alarmed by Will's appearance, though - it's not him, as he was still in India.

Also, we've got a few more gigs in April and May if you can make it (they're on the 'GIGS' page).

Cheers,

Al

yeah can i get a free cd as well? i can get you played on the radio and stuff init