UnderCover Live Band

Here's a collection of pix from some of our favourite gigs covering 2004 to 2007.
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Ts in the Park, Debden – Saturay 17th July 2010
For the second year running Jonathan and Beverley Turner have hosted the Ts in the Park event at Midsummer House, Debden. Undercover provided their stage, lighting and PA for a number of bands to help raise monies towards the Live Life then Give Life charity. The day turned out a great success, blessed with beautiful sunshine and a light breeze, plus over £3,500 donated to charity. Emily Maguire opened the proceedings, fresh from her stint at Glastonbury, followed by another of last year's acts that filled in for a cancellation. Ben Cork then took the stage, followed by his sister Susanna who recently shared a stage with Natalie Imbruglia. Hannah Turner gave us another solo performance providing her take on a number of pop favourties. The floe then provided an insight into first hand experience with the charity as well as some beautifully written songs. Tall Dark Friend addressed the stage with his wonderful and well received sounds quickly followed by The Spores who once again treated us to their version of Ghostbusters. All followed by a lashing of Undercover.
Thanks to Nicki, Dawn and Tony Harbron for the pix plus the Turner family for such a wonderful event.

The setting	Emily on stage	Emily Maguire	White Gospel	Susanna & Ben Cork	Hannah on stage	Hannah Turner	The Floe	Tall Dark Friend

Alan wins best T-shirt	The Spores	Undercover	Undercover	Debden rocks!	Smiler Mick	Terry the hat	Undercover	Undercover

Wendens Ambo Rugby Club, Burns Night – Saturay 23rd January 2010
Its been a long time since we donned silly hats but knowing the Wendens crowd we knew the return of the tammy shanties would be appreciated, with a wee bit of tartan for good measure.
Thanks to Karen and Dawn for the pix

The stage	Mick's drums	Mick	Pete & his Tammy	Andy	John goes scarey!	Terry	Mick	Terry

Pete	Andy sings	Undercover	Tammy Shanty's on	Mick has a giggle	Pete gets the giggles	Undercover & audience	The Highland fling	Wendens dances

Thurrock Beer Festival – Friday 5th June 2009
Every year this event seems to get bigger and bigger with more people in attendance and subsequently a better atmosphere. It's already been confirmed that Friday was the largest crowd ever and Saturday followed with another busy evening, entertained by compadres Squabbler with Jamie from the Reason on guitar. This was our fith year doing the Beer Festival and we'd thought the entertainments organiser, Big Dave, was going to try an alternative band. However, it seemed we were in demand again and with such a great response 2010 attendance has now been confirmed. Thanks to everyone who makes this such a great event, punters, dancers, staff and a big thanks to those behind the PA. We love doing it and they love having us!
Thanks to Robert Green for the pix

Soundcheck	More soundcheck	Big Dave introduces	Terry dont smile	Andy sings	Mollys Chambers	Johnny being good	the roar of Johnny	The best Mick pic ever!!!

Pete stalks the stage	Lets sing together	Sing it to them Pete	A large crowd	The crowd in silhouette	The punters are lit up	Loads of stage	Sing your lungs out	The next logo pose?

The Fatling & Firkin – October 2008
This gig fell on Drummer Mick's Birthday so we ensured plenty of his work mates came along to cheer him on and sink a few bevvies. 2 sets of some rocking tunes had plenty of dancing and beer spilling and right at the end of the gig Mick got a good squirting. Little did he know loads of us had foam pies for him once he got away from the equipment. Oh how we laughed!

Undercover underway	Pete & Johnny	Sweaty bloke on drums	Smiles from the band	Tony from Lobster	Deps Jacob and Adam	Mick, Jacob and Adam	Karen & Sharon	The WAGS!

underpants 1	scarey spice	underpants 2	underpants 3	Undies	undie and underpants	someone squirted Mick	Mick lost the pie fight	don't worry, be happy

Thurrock Beer Festival – June 2008
Another fantastic opportunity to entertain the drinkers at the CAMRA run Beer Festival, which seemed to have even more people than last time! A few familiar faces came up to say hello and a bunch of happy customers congratulated us at the end. This proves to be one of our best gigs of the year and each year it seems to get better, so we do more! Can't wait til next year as we've been booked again, woo-hoo! Hope to see you there on Friday 5th June 2009.

The crowd seem happy	SoundmanJim in the crowd	crowd on left of stage	still sorting the sound	Terry thinks he's in Kiss	And we're off!	We love a big stage	Undercover John	Undercover Terry

Organiser Big Dave	Andy & Morag between sets	Group shot b4 2nd set	Back on stage 2nd set	Mick on backing vox	Undercover Mick	Undercover Andy 1st set	The crowd watch on	Nundercover

The Bell PH, Wendens Ambo, Saturday 25th August 2007
Our fifth visit to the Bell Bash Beer Festival gave us the opportunity to play prior to the headline band which gave us time to enjoy the festival after we'd finished and sup a few beers. This year the numbers approached 1,000 visitors, a large increase in campers and over £2,900 to donate to the supported charity, MEDICS. 5 bands performed on the Saturday starting with rhythm and blues band The Doctors followed by Disco Inc with a huge selection of disco classics. The Tymes were supported by plenty of locals and gained new support with their big T-shirt give-away during the day. Undercover took the stage at 10.15 and hit the punters with plenty of indie including I Predict a Riot, Monster and Chelsea Dagger and received a fantastic response. Thanks to all those who came to support us and all the visitors for helping to make it such a great gig. The evening finished with The Great Nothing with their risque lyrics and werewolf dancers. The festival finished around 1am so we retired to the tents for plenty of BBQ grub. 4.45am shouted in our ears before we finally managed to hit the sack ready for an 8.30 rise and dismantling of the stage lights plus removing the PA. The next day wasn't clever! but we managed our 3pm gig in Sawbridgeworth with less jumping around.
Thanks to Karen for the pix – you can find a few more on the Undercover blog.

The Doctors	Disco Inc	The Tymes	Pete and his inflatable guitar	Andy does NUNdercover	Smile for the camera John	Time to bash Andy	Need a good run-up	Pete

Crowd with little big man	Girls in the crowd	Bell Bash Girls	some Undies	The Bell Bash crowd	hands up folks	Pete	Terry & John	Mick enjoying his drums

Daren's 40th Birthday Party – Saturday 14th July, Dagenham & Redbridge FC
We had a couple of major probs with this gig, our drummer was admitted to hospital and singer Pete had caught an throat infection but we managed to acquire Gavin on drums and decided to sing til there was no voice left! Our first set seemed very appreciated by the kids, continually asking questions, full of curiosity and eager to be part of it. Little Alfie was transfixed on our gear before we started and decided to become Pete's shadow all night leaving his brother Billy in the shade. Some wonderful kids which brought some smiles to us. The second set got the adults up and a good response until we had to stop. At this point Darren, although slurring his speech, seemed fine but the effects of West Ham beating Dagenham & Redbridge earlier in the day obviously took their toll.
Thanks to Sharon and Lee for the pix.

Undercover off-stage	The kids enjoy the show	Hannah, Nicki, Dawn & Jill	Daren gives a speach	The kids go wild	Alfie in the mosh pit :-)	Daren don't look so good	Gavin on the drums

The Thurrock Beer Festival, Grays. Friday 9th June 2007
Our third visit to the CAMRA organised Thurrock Beer Festival but our first Friday performance proved to be very successful. The previous night there had been a power cut so we encouraged the sippers to gulp to make up for the loss of trade. We banged out 2 long sets and were encouraged to return for an encore, I think we spent our last energy on that and running around the huge stage. Booked for next year, can't wait! I we there yet?
Thanks to Karen for the pix and a big thanks to Dave and the festival crew, you made us feel very welcome.

Pete	Mick & Terry	Andy	Terry & John	The drummer boy	Lots of revellers	The crowd	Undie girls

Oktoberfest 2006 at Wendens Ambo, Millennium Barn
Another opportunity was given to us to entertain the guests at the Oktoberfest in Wendens Ambo, near Saffron Walden. The audience were once again dressed in German attire, Stein's were at the ready and the barn was decked in Bavarian colours. A fantastic night where the audience were eager to dance and game-on for a bit of tomfoolery. Thanks to all who helped make it such a memorable night.

German hat?	Undies – Dawn & Karen	A happy audience	Stein's – better than pints	Lovely undies	John hits the lead	Undercover grab the audience	Hands in the air	Andy hits the lead

Mick on drums	another lovely undie	underpants 1	underpants of X-Factor	Germanic Undie	500 miles thru the audience	everyone's following	sing your hearts out	lean on me

The Bell PH, Wendens Ambo – 26th August 2006
Our fourth visit to the Bell Bash Beer Festival was another cracker of an event. The large beer garden was put to full effect and we provided the stage, PA, some of the lighting plus the band, all in the aid of MEDICS charity. A number of bands took the stage including The New Essex Bluegrass Band, Saffron Waldens' The Tymes who put on a great show, followed by ex-Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton with his band Storey – some excellent musicians in there. Undercover took the headline slot with a very indie orientated set which seemed to go down well plus a few party songs to keep everyone on their toes. Collectively we managed to provide over £1,500 for MEDICS. Fingers crossed we're there for next year.
Thanks to Andy's Dad for the pix.

Lets get down the front	Camo trousers	view from PA	in amongst the crowd	everyone's up for it	Jumping time	Arms up folks	half way back! – more behind	its over there

White Horse Pub Beer & Music Festival, Coxtie Green, Brentwood, Sunday 16th July 2006
We were again invited to entertain the crowd at the White Horse but this time we were given the headline slot to finish the weekends live music. Again the sun shone and again the numbers that arrived were far greater than last year. Beer ran out on the Saturday and although more beer arrived on the Sunday again the swiggers took their toll and drank the beer tent dry! With a few ciders, wines and lagers left the festival continued and the plans for next year are much bigger and better.
Thanks to Andy's dad for the pix and a huge thumbs up to Ozzy for organising it, plus a thanks to the PA men from Lobster.

Undercover on stage	Pete with skull & cross bones	Undercover Terry	500 miles	Andy & Pete	The dancing girls	just keep dancing

Johnny guitar	Drummer boy	Andy does Green Day	Jump around	us lot	20th Century Boy	Adam & Andy

The Thurrock Beer Festival, Grays 11th June 2006
Last years visit to the Thurrock Beer Festival was a highlight of the year for Undercover – a huge stage, excellent PA, plenty of ales/wine/cider and a very mobile audience. This year the excellent sunshine and footie took their toll on numbers but the fun was still in abundance. As the England v Paraguay match started the entertainment we felt it appropriate to show our support in our shirts and shorts! Despite UndercoverPete's recent operation there was plenty of movement on stage and dancers on the floor. Even the bar staff were active and during “500 Miles” the bar temporarily shut whilst they did the congo! Loved every minute of it and already booked for next year.
Thanks to Nicki and Sharon for the pix. Big thanks to Dave for booking us.

Come on England	This one's for you	the stage is ours	Pete and John	Happy Mick	Karen, Nicki & Daren at the huge bar	Dar, Sharon & Karen during soundcheck	The bar staff do the congo...	to “500 Miles”

Cauliflower, Seven Kings, Ilford – Friday 3rd March 2006
This was our first appearance at the Cauliflower and it fulfilled its promise as the best venue in Essex and one we've always wanted to play at. We accepted the short notice cancellation slot and still managed to bring a healthy amount of Undies – thanks folks for turning up and Thanks Karen for the Pix.

all the band	Mick tires	Terry & John	Andy & Pete	Undies Dawn & Chris	Undie Karen

Fatling & Firkin, Hornchurch – Friday 18th November 2005
The Fatling (or the Bull as most ppl know it) has a great reputation for good bands and as its our local if we're not playing somewhere we're probably down here either Fri or Sat. Tonight however it was our turn to take the stage and we decided beforehand it was going to be a rocky loud and entertaining night. Plenty of our friends came down to support us and we went down very well with the regulars. The first set started with first attempt at The Importance of Being Idle and during our 2nd brought back Bartender and the Thief from a very extensive holiday.
Thanks to Karen for the pix

Andy, Mick & John before the gig	Undercover charge the crowd	Drummer Mick	some of the "Undies"	Loads of "Undies"	Pete & John

The Thurrock Beer Festival, Grays 11th June 2005
We'd been waiting for this gig since late last year and finally we arrived in the Civic Hall, Blackshots, Grays Thurrock to a huge hall and probably the biggest stage we've been on. We were running around on the stage doing our rock poses and silly dances which the audience loved. 2 1/2hrs worth of sets which included loads of party and plenty of rock and we loved every minute of it, a repeat booking for 2006 has been confirmed. Thanks to Karen for the pix.

UndercoverPete	UndercoverJohn	UndercoverAndy	UndercoverTerry	Raise those guitars	Big stage

A group of revellers	the audience on the left	the dance party	surfing to Wipeout	Yorkie loves us	Johnny loves a big stage

OKTOBERFEST at Wendens Ambo Millennium Barn – 16th October 2004
Sat 15th was a day of high's and low's, at 5.30am our van, trailer, drums, bass amp, mike stands etc. were stolen which obviously put us on a wrong footing right from the start. However with the help and assistance of various people we said “the show must go on ”. The barn was wonderfully atired in Bavarian flags, bunting etc and many of those working the bar, food etc were dressed in Leiderhosen and as German Milk maids, ooh errr fnah fnah! Antilectual set the dancing legs off with their punk ska riffs which unfortunately is their last gig (at least for a while) due to University. We kicked off with 20th Century Boy and ran through a great dancey set to warm them up. The second set, after a short break for meat and sauerkraut, got the whole hall electrified, we couldnt have asked for a more receptive crowd and it certainly raised our spirits after the mornings event. To our amazement a collection was raised to help the band and we were given £437 to help get the band back on our feet. I can't impress enough how grateful we are for the villagers and visitors of Wendens Ambo for their generosity. Big thumbs up! We'd also like to thank those who helped with the gig: Alistair, Geoff, Rupert, Joe, Maggie & Mick, Larry & Peter.

Andy, Pete & John	Johnny rock god	Andy	Mick smiles!!	Pete	Terry doesn't smile!!!

The crowd dance	barn starts to fill up	Andy	Mick	John	Mick & Terry

The Bell PH, Wendens Ambo, August 2004
Our third appearance at the popular "Bell Bash" 4-day open-air beer festival in Wendens Ambo attracted a larger crowd than usual. We helped raise over £1115 for Medics. Support came from DJ Zippy (ex-glastonbury), Case & Fabian, Electric Spoons and prior to ourselves Unusual Suspects. We finally came on at 10.30 chucking 100 glow necklaces out to the crowd so they could wave them in the air to Knocking on Heavens Door, what a festival!!!.

Undercover get playing, punters get dancing	Andy, Mick & Pete	Mick pulls the face	Peace man!	Karen climbs the stage

They just keep dancing	...and dancing to Born to be wild	Monster truck ending	Our colourful stage	A happy Undercover

Also available Gig Photos from 2002 & 2003