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But whacky in nee

L EICESTER skankers
Ska-Boom have split
— but don't worry
they are planning to reform
again next month!
The brief parting of the ways is
to allow lead singer Nick Murphy
and guitarist Richard Sampson
to concentrate on individual pro-
jects.
And it sees the two swopping
roles: Richard taking the front
man's job with his own band,
Iguana Brothers, and Nick tak-
ing a back seat — behind the
drums — with newcomers, The
Dream Time.
Nick was quick to quash
rumours about the split being a
permanent one.
"We have always treated Ska-
Boom as a bit of fun and we have
always kept ourselves busy with
other projects," he said.
"It just so happens that things
have started to happen for
Richard and myself so we
decided to take a break to con-
centrate on our separate pro-
jects."
Nick's band will be playing
their first gig in Leicester at the
Princess Charlotte next Tuesday,
while Richard is off to London
for a show at the Rock Garden.
The booking was offered to the
Iguana Brothers after a recent
showcase at thejsrestigious Mar-
TJUW* Clut>7" where they were
voted band most likely to make
the big time.
Since then, appearances in
move is not
for keeps
Mgrc Astley
MUSIC
International Musician and
Recording World Magazine and
an impressive, demo tape have
attracted the interest of record
company talent scouts.
"We are really excited about
the way things are going for us
but I haven't'turned my back on
Ska-Boom," said Richard.
"Some top'music industry peo-
ple are expected to turn up to the
Rock Garden gig — so watch this
space."
"ICK'S: new act includes
city recording wizard
~m. -a Andy Povall on key-
boards, and :.Mark Harriman on
lead vocals. '
"We call our sound pop-indie
because it is indie-pop but more
pop than indie," said Nick.
"The Charlotte gig will only be
our third ever but we are confi-
.. dent of scraiKling good."
But wheiT^wUl '-the. -whacky
skankers be back in action? "We
have planned a 10-date tour for
about a month's time," said Nick.
GOOD FRIENDS: Above, rock group
Thali and The Healers, below.
of powers
of Healers
ROCK act Thali could have c
with a little help from 1
friends — The Healers
recently.
The group, whose name is t
from an Indian dish, were fore*
cancel a series of gigs after ba
Adam Chappell cut his finge
preparing a curry.
Both bands are now gearing u
a series of live dates and Adair
vov.-sd to stay away from the kit
until the tour is over.
"I'm going to stick to take-a
from now on. It is difficult to
bass with a bandaged finger," h«
Friday Live.
The band are at the Princess I
lotte tomorrow night.
Meanwhile The Healers are pi
throughout the Midlands ovei
next month and venturing into V
for the first time.
Their manager, Nigel Dobson.
the group had built up an imprc
following since changing their
and musical direction late last y<
You can catch them at Co
Railway tomorrow. The Royal
on We<inas<is.i". .. Er.d
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