News Archive 2011
Thankyou all for your support during the whole of 2011. We hope you continue to enjoy the SAILOR club website. Please keep coming back to us here at www.sailor-music.com in 2012!
This
is our way to say *Happy New Year* to all SAILOR fans out there.
The video shows the original line-up of the band with "Let's
Go To Town", first song at their first ever TV performance
in 1974 and the same song played live by the present band line-up
as the last encore of their latest big concert in December 2011.
Enjoy!
22 December 2011:
Merry Christmas from the band |
A message from Phil Pickett: SAILOR wishes
all the fans a very merry Christmas and are now -
especially with Tom & Ollie on board - more than ever
looking forward to playing throughout Germany and Europe
in 2012. A message from Henry Marsh: Last Saturday
was a celebration of all that is great about being in
SAILOR. We had a chance to play exclusivley to our fans,
many of whom had travelled a very long way. |
And here's our Christmas gift... some real rarities, performed live last Saturday in Lauterbach:
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You can also see more photos, reports etc. of the SAILOR concert in Lauterbach at the Concert Photos-section.
Merry Christmas and
all the very best,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
05 November 2011:
Book: The
Scrapbook The SAILOR
Scrapbook has arrived! "A rare
and valuable photographic archive charting the rise of
one of the most innovative and creative bands of the
Seventies." Order your
copy of the SAILOR Scrapbook now through the website of
author James McCarraher - www.jamesmccarraher.com Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings, |
08 October 2011:
New blog |
After my
old blog had been rather silent for quite a while, due to
the fact that I had to pay more and more to keep it
add-free and spam-free, I decided to move it and start to
write about my SAILOR and SAILOR-related news more
regularly again. Best wishes
and SAILOR-greetings, |
08 October 2011:
New single by The Sweet
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The new single of The Sweet "Join
Together" - their first new studio recording in
almost 10 years - featuring ex-SAILOR Peter Lincoln on
lead vocals is now available on I-Tunes, Amazon and other
online stores. Download it now! |
Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
19 August 2011:
*In Concert* plus Meet & Greet |
17 December 2011 |
SAILOR - Phil Pickett, Henry Marsh, Oliver Marsh and Tom Marsh - will play an exclusive solo concert in the German town Lauterbach (Schwarzwald) on 17 December 2011. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see and hear SAILOR with all their hits and live favourites, and also to meet the band at the after-show-party. You can book
an exclusive package which includes a concert ticket, stay at the hotel Landhaus Lauble and a
ticket for the After-Show-Party (including
buffet) with the band. If you only want to buy a concert ticket (without the hotel plus meet & greet package), the price is 19,00 Euros plus p&p. Tickets can be ordered by via sailor-shop@web.de. Click on the poster on the right to see a bigger version (PDF). We hope to
see as many of you there as possible. Let's make this the
big 2011 fan-meeting and a very special occasion! Best wishes
and SAILOR-greetings, |
Now you can also buy the exclusive programme
for this solo concert on www.sailor-shop.de - a beautifully designed
collection of information and photos about the band (in
German): |
And... promotion is going well. |
07 August 2011:
Weekly 6 hour radio special... |
Believe it or not, but the
"Freies Radio Kassel", a local radio station in
our hometown where my brother Karsten has his own weekly
radio show "Handmade" (now celebrating 10
years) repeats our 6 hour SAILOR special
including all songs from 1974 to 1991 (and partly 1992) every
week, in the night from Thursdays to Fridays, from
midnight to 6 am CET. The show includes all
album songs, as well as B-sides and rarities and some
nice jingles by various old and new band members. If you'd like to listen you can use the new live-stream at www.freies-radio.org. Just click on the "LIVE-STREAM" button on the top right and... enjoy! Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings, |
01 July 2011:
You can now get a big 'summer special' at the SAILOR Shop from Werner Blessing: Best wishes
and SAILOR-greetings, |
26 June 2011:
live
in Bad Salzungen (Germany) 24 June 2011
*** Welcome back Oliver!! ***
As
you all probably know by know, Oliver Marsh is back as SAILOR's
lead singer, as well as his brother Tom Marsh who replaces Grant
on drums from now on.
We were lucky enough to see SAILOR's amazing concert in Bad
Salzungen (Germany) last Friday, where the band was back stronger
than ever. And so we'd like to share a few video bits with you
all, so you can enjoy the feeling too. See below.
You can now see new photos and some video impressions of the SAILOR concert in Bad Salzungen (Germany) on 24 June 2011 at the Concert Photos-section.
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Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
23 June 2011:
New CD by Peter Lincoln |
The new CD "Under Cover" by Peter Lincoln - a brand new collection of eleven acoustic-driven classic tracks, showcasing some of Peter's favourite covers - is available now at |
The CD includes the songs:
Tempted, Boys Of Summer, Handbags And Gladrags, Walking In
Memphis, Hey Soul Sister, Missing You, Higher Ground, The Frozen
Man, Long Train Running', Sledgehammer, I'll Be Back.
How to order the album:
And here you can also get an impression of Peter Lincoln live at a recent solo-concert in Friedberg (Germany) - filmed by Karsten Wagner ©. It also includes some SAILOR songs and other marvellous stuff... enjoy:
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Peter Lincoln - The Human Jukebox - live in Friedberg (Germany) on 27 May 2011: |
Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
29 May 2011:
A message
from Phil...
about SAILOR's first concert in the new line-up in Waren an der
Müritz (Germany) this Saturday:
I have just walked off
stage in Müritz harbour, North Germany to one of the
most amazing audience reactions I have ever witnessed as
a member of SAILOR over the last 40 years. The power and
majesty of Oliver's voice, which although already superb
a couple of years ago when he was first with us - is now
in 2011, truly world-class. Backed by his elder brother Thomas Marsh's sensational drumming, with extreme prejudice - and firing on all rock n' roll cylinders - I am very proud to announce that SAILOR is back where it belongs - with a vengeance! If I'm honest, with the many commitments one takes on in the changing times and fortunes of being a musician these days and just how challenging it can sometimes be, I hadn't taken on board, not only that I'd perhaps become a little tired of the format, but frankly, how gradually diminished the band had become with some of its performances recently. So much so, that when Grant Serpell left suddenly without notice last New Year's Eve, I'd actually thought of throwing in the towel myself. But now I am so glad I didn't! All the cliche's of revitalisation and 'shot-in-the-arm' adrenaline don't come anywhere near the feeling of being on stage with these guys! What I'm talking about is driving, relentless raw power & precision, youthful energy and musical passion. Henry and I enjoyed it too!! Seriously though, not only do I now yearn for the next gig, but for the first time in many years, am inspired to write songs and record again with SAILOR. With this in mind, I have nothing but praise and appreciation for the dedication of my partner, elder statesman of the band and dear friend Henry and his painstaking attention to detail whilst guiding his two talented sons so ably through the intricate SAILOR performance archives, thus enabling the band to enjoy yet another innings - and, (some may have felt unlikely!) a late-flowering of SAILOR's fortunes all over again. Songs performed at Müritz were: The SAILOR Beat Goes On! Phil Pickett |
20 May 2011:
Oliver Marsh rejoins
SAILOR is
thrilled to officially announce to fans, followers and
friends that Oliver Marsh is rejoining the band as lead
vocalist and guitarist with immediate effect. |
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Here
is a message from Nick Parvin:
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Your welcome, Nick. ;-) Huge
thanks for everything on and off stage and for all those great
shows. We wish you all the best!
Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
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11 May 2011:
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This new release from May 2011 by
Cherry Red Records features all of SAILOR's singles - A
and B sides - from the 1970s. The double-CD
includes the following songs: You can order the CD at
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and SAILOR-greetings, |
27 April 2011:
Charity Song |
Henry Marsh has asked me to share
the following link with you.
It's a charity single in aid of the charity 'Killing Cancer' to
coincide with the Royal Wedding on Friday which is also available
on iTunes.
Check out "Royal Wedding Parody - One's The One that 'One'
Wants" by SAILOR:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tDShDVkbZU
"SAILOR releases
"Grease" hit parody (purely coincidental to the Royal
Wedding :-))
SAILOR have recorded a one-off charity single that toasts the
Royal wedding of Kate Middleton and HRH Prince William. The
wonderfully humorous, tongue-in-cheek, song and accompanying
animated video (on YouTube) - "One's The One that 'One'
Wants" - is a spoof of the Grease hit from Olivia
Newton-John and John Travolta from the summer of 1978
"You're The One That I Want" becomes "One's The
One that 'One' Wants" as might be performed in regal / royal
speak..!
In support of www.killingcancer.co.uk
Produced by Henry Marsh and Charles McCutcheon. Mixed by: Pete
Schwier."
Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
February 2011:
Grant Serpell leaves
Announcement from SAILOR - 25 February 2011: SAILOR
are extremely sad to announce the retirement of founder
member Grant Serpell, although of course we fully
understand his reasons for leaving at this time. A message from Grant: After
considerable deliberation, I have made the decision to
vacate the drumming stool in SAILOR. As, at the moment, I don't know what to
say, just this: |
19 February 2011:
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Presenting: Landing
Party |
I'd like to introduce you to this
extraordinary new band founded by former SAILOR member
Rob Alderton. Their first album was just released, and I
was lucky enough to witness their first concert in Tring
last weekend. "Landing
Party - A celebration of Britains rich musical
heritage
Their CD includes 13 instrumental tunes, all written by Rob and Ian. If you're interested in a copy of the album, please e-mail me to info@sailor-music.com. |
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You can also become a fan of Landing Party on Facebook and also watch some video bits of their first concert last Friday below:
Videos: |
Calypso Bay: |
Beat To Quarters: |
Dance In The Dark: |
Joie De Vivre: |
More videos: www.youtube.com/LandingPartyTheBand |
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
13 January 2011:
Radio Special... |
Not really SAILOR news at first
sight, but wait and see (below)... Tomorrow is my brother Karsten's 10th anniversary special of his weekly radio show "Handmade" at the Free Radio Kassel (www.handmade-frk.de) - usually on at Wednesdays from 6-8 pm. The special Handmade anniversary night will start at 10 pm tomorrow and will also feature some special contributions - which you can listen to here:
Many thanks to Georg, Peter and Rob for those exclusive little bits! Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings, |
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