Clash of the Beat are performing a night of iconic punk and 2 tone songs from the legendary era in the late 1970s and early 1980s at Ipstone Village Memorial Hall on the 1st November. This should be a GREAT night of fun. £10 Entry, for Tickets call John on 0753 566 8984 Doors at … Read More
Was great fun to play with Clash of the Beat at Skamouth 2025. We played our set just before Bad Manners ended the event. Thanks to Christine (Sugary Staple) for putting us on, and we look forward to returning to perform at Skamouth 2026.
It was great fun to perform again with Neville Staple from The Specials. It’s 10 years since I was in his band and was great to see Neville again. Fantastic fun to have Sugary Staple on stage also with Neville, and the Clash of the Beat band also backed Christine for a couple of her … Read More
Brilliant to be asked to perform at the Stoke 40th Beer and Cider Festival 2025 on 18th October 2025 at the Kings Hall, Stoke, ST4 1JH. The band on stage at 9:30pm – 11pm playing some awesome Punk and 2 Tone. https://potteries.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=202073
Clash of the Beat are delighted to be performing at Skamouth Weekender at the Vauxhall Holiday Park, NR30 1TB. Clash of the Beat will be on stage at approx 7:30pm just before Bad Manners. Skamouth website
Clash of the Beat are appearing at Coppenhall Working Men’s Club on Sunday 28th September 2025. There are 3 bands on in total. The day starts at 3pm and Clash of the Beat will be on stage at 4:30pm. https://www.thecoppenhallclub.co.uk/ Clash of the Beat https://clashofthebeat.co.uk/
I have been playing with a band called Clash of the Beat for the last few months, and it’s great fun playing with some good friends. Take a look at our YouTube channel and let us know what you would like to hear from the era 1977 to 1983. https://www.youtube.com/@ClashoftheBeatBand Clash of the Beat are … Read More
It was great fun to dep with the Benidorm Tom band at the Glastonferry festival on 29th June 2024. Great guys, didn’t take themselves too seriously and had a good laugh. Hopefully I’ll be back to cover for their regular guitar player again soon.
I was talking to a friend the other day about Ghost Town by the Specials and I mentioned earlier to him just how good the drumming is on it. I looked on YouTube for an example of Matt from Neville’s band playing and came across this video that I haven’t seen before with myself playing … Read More
Guitar Lessons I am again offering lessons to both beginners who wish to start the wonderful journey of learning and playing the guitar, and intermediate players who maybe wish to expand on what they already know, or are looking for a change in direction in their playing, and if I can help, then that would … Read More
