	The Eel Pie Club was voted 'Best place to hear rhythm and blues music in the UK' in The Guardian in January 2009 TicketWeb are now processing credit card bookings (booking fee applies) for all of our gigs for both Members and non-Members. Just go into 'Future Club Dates' and click on the BUY NOW! links. Sorry, we cannot give refunds on unused tickets. Advance tickets for gigs can also be obtained by post by sending cheque made payable to 'The Eel Pie Club' and sending with sae to The Eel Pie Club, c/o Executive Mortgages & Investments Ltd., 1st Floor, 6 Park Road, Teddington, TW11 0AA. The Club is open to Members and non-Members. To become a Member of the Eel Pie Club, download Membership Application Form here.
Change of Postal Address	As from 1 September 2011, our postal address is: Eel Pie Club c/o Executive Mortgages & Investments Ltd. 1st Floor, 6 Park Road Teddington TW11 0AA All other contact details remain the same.
The next Gig is Wed 18 January 2012 THE HAMSTERS	Retiring after 25 years together and here for one final show at the Club, the guitar, bass and drums trio The Hamsters have long been established as one of our premier live attractions. Although primarily playing their own brand of Rock, Blues and Americana, they're also widely regarded as the UK's leading interpreters of the music of JIMI HENDRIX & ZZ TOP - and will no doubt be featuring some tonight. Also, another popular feature of their two-hour performance will be the inclusion of a few acoustic songs! Guitarist/singer Slim has recently been featured in Guitarist magazine's 'Blues Guitar Heroes' book. "The Hamsters are fabulous: one of Britain's very best live bands" - Bob Harris, Radio 2. "The Hamsters are a great Blues band" - Johnny Walker, Radio 2. "Nobody does the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top better (apart from the real ZZ Top)” – The Times. "F**** brilliant!" - Suzi Quatro. www.thehamsters.co.uk / www.youtube.com/thehamstersuk It is worth booking early for this one as tickets are selling quickly! Ł13 (Ł11 Members). BUY NOW!** or phone 08444 771000
Cabbage Patch Closing for Refurbishment	The Cabbage Patch will be closing for refurbishment from the last week in January to the second week of February. The Blues Academy gig we had scheduled for 1 February has now been moved to Wednesday 18 April.
Eel Pie Club to host Simon Townshend CD Launch 7 March 2012	Simon Townshend is the younger brother of Pete Townshend. He has spent 15 years as guitarist and vocalist in THE WHO. Since 2009, Simon has accompanied Roger Daltrey on tours of the United Kingdom and North America, including a stint with Eric Clapton, and will shortly be embarking on a tour of 'Tommy' with The Who. The Eel Pie Club is proud to have been asked to host Simon Townshend's CD launch on 7 March. Tickets are limited as Simon's management are holding quite a few back for their family and friends. But tickets are still available and are reasonably priced at Ł12 (Ł10 for Eel Pie Club Members). Acoustic support will be provided by Mollie Marriott (daughter of Steve Marriott). BUY NOW! or phone 08444 771000
The Eel Pie Club Raises Money for The Prostate Cancer Charity in memory of Art Wood's Birthday	Thank you to the Eel Pie All-Stars, all the guest musicians and everyone who came along to the Art Wood Birthday Night on 13 July. Great night, great music and great audience - and we raised over Ł800 for The Prostate Cancer Charity.
Tom Nolan resigns as Chairman of The Eel Pie Club	At the end of March 2011, co-founder of The Eel Pie Club, Tom Nolan, moved to Cornwall and resigned his position of Chairman. Gina Way is now Chairman/Treasurer and Warren Walters is Secretary. Tom is now Honorary Chairman, while Mike Riley is in charge of Sound and Stage Lighting.
Cyril Davies Tribute Night videos and Photos	Check out some videos of the Cyril Davies Tribute Night with the Alan Glen/John O'Leary All-Stars and heaps of guests. Grateful thanks to Blake Powell for some great footage. Cyril Davies Tribute Night Plus there are photos and a Youtube box with 12 tracks on the Barcodes website at www.thebarcodes.co.uk
EEL PIE CLUB CHRISTMAS 2009, AND 10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY PHOTOS	Thanks to Blake Powell for taking some fabulous photos at our Christmas and 10th Birthday Parties: Christmas Party 10th Birthday Party
Eel Pie Island Heritage Board and Bronze Plaque	The Heritage Board and Bronze Plaque paying tribute to the bands and musicians who in their early careers played on Eel Pie Island, are now in place on Twickenham Embankment, opposite The Barmy Arms Public House, just across the river from The Island.
Barney Bubbles - Muleskinners T-Shirts	The late Barney Bubbles was a graphic designer who attended Twickenham Art College and created posters for gigs on The Island, such as The Rolling Stones and The Muleskinners (in which his pal, Ian McLagen played). Paul Gorman has written a book on the life of Barney Bubbles called Reasons to be Cheerful: The Life and Work of Barney Bubbles and has re-created Barney's T-shirt that he made for a poster of a Muleskinners Christmas gig at the Eel Pie Island Hotel. There are limited supplies, but if you would like one, go to our Products Page. Special discount for Eel Pie Club Members.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIEUM - A Night of Legends 8 November 2008	The Movieum of London - the new Movie Museum situated in the historic County Hall Building near The London Eye was the venue for a charity event to benefit The Starlight Children's Charity. Not only was there music from the Eel Pie Club but original 1960s movie footage from films such as The Italian Job and Tommy, plus a roaming 'Charlie Chaplin'. Nigel Planer was also there to listen to the music and draw the raffle. It was the first time in history that the former GLC Debating Chamber had been used for a music performance - and what a great venue! The audience sat on the original green leather chairs in the round, and our Eel Pie Club sign was hung on Ken's throne. A host of musicians, including The Ali Mac Band, The Blue Bishops, The Dowliners Sect, The Eel Pie All-Stars with special guests Mick Avory (The Kinks) and Top Topham (original Yardbirds); Leaf Hound and The Pretty Things gave memorable performances. The Riverside Cafe, overlooking The Thames, The London Eye and Big Ben, played host to acoustic music from Richard Lightman, The Malchicks, and Steve Whalley and Nigel Hardy. Many thanks to all the staff at The Movieum of London and all the musicians and performers concerned for a memorable night. Check out some photos in our Gallery.
ART - Tribute to Art Wood and Celebration of His Life	This amazing event literally 'brought the house down'. The ceiling started to crumble over Hogg's drummer, Martin Wright, then later, started coming down in chunks over Kenney Jones. Neither one missed a beat! And, more importantly, they were not hurt. We like to think it was Art dancing on the roof! It was a fantastic night and everyone seemed to know why they were there. The highlight had to be Ronnie Wood and Geno Washington joining The Artwoods (Derek Griffiths, Jon Lord and Malcolm Pool with Ali Mackenzie on vocals and Chris Hunt on drums). The event raised Ł8,418 for The Prostate Cancer Charity. You can see photos in our Gallery.
	Our continued thanks to Simon Leak at Executive Mortgages, Somerset House, Somerset Road, Teddington, TW11 8RL for allowing us to use his office space for the Eel Pie Club. We recommend Simon for advice on mortgages and financial matters.