THE RUTS – CHARITY GIG & FILM PREMIERE
with HENRY ROLLINS + SPECIAL GUESTS
Friday 25th January 2008
Shepherds Bush Empire, London
A TRIBUTE TO PAUL FOX & MALCOLM OWEN
On the 16th July 2007 a gig took place which has been described by many as one of the best punk gigs of all time!
As a benefit for Paul Fox who had been diagnosed with inoperable Cancer, it was a gig born of tragic circumstances that had a profound effect on everyone there, fans and artists alike. All the artists performed for free and all Egos were left at the door. The ‘plug in and play’ nature of the night and the limited time available meant that we got the very best from every artist and many of them performed with an intensity and vibrancy reminiscent of the early days. Nobody who managed to get one of the much sought after tickets and was lucky enough to attend that night was left in any doubt that they were witnessing a truly historic event.
On Friday 25th January 2008 as a tribute to Paul Fox and Malcolm Owen we will be screening, for one night only, a film of that evening. It is an amazing film and features the highlights of the gig plus the thoughts of some of those involved.
Henry Rollins will be there to introduce the film and share some of his thoughts on the Ruts, their music and the gig.
We will also have live performances by some very special guests playing the Songs of the Ruts. The final line up will be confirmed very soon but needless to say it will be another amazing assortment of artists!
This is set to be an amazing evening and definitely one not to be missed!
This is also the launch night of the collectors DVD package of the gig.
We are producing a high quality collectible double DVD package of what is being described as one for the best punk gigs of all time.
The first run is a very special limited edition tribute to Paul Fox and Malcolm Owen it will include extra footage and a signed photo and will only be available by pre-ordering before 13th December 2007 . Although a few may be available for sale at the gig.
We are taking pre-orders now for the limited edition tribute DVD at www.TheRuts.BigCartel.com
This is the one and only time that this special tribute edition will be available.
The normal double DVD package will go on sale in the New Year.
The package contains:
DISC ONE = 2 ½ hours of live gig footage.
Featuring
THE RUTS with HENRY ROLLINS.
THE DAMNED.
TOM ROBINSON.
MISTY IN ROOTS.
UK SUBS
SPLODGE
JOHN OTWAY
ED TUDOR POLE
TV SMITH
THE PEAFISH HOUSE BAND
feat
Lee Harris (Blockheads) Tony Barber (Buzzcocks) and Rowland Rivron
JOHN ROBB was our fantastic MC for the evening
DISC TWO = Interviews by John Robb with the artists who performed on the night.
PLUS: a book describing the history of the Ruts written by John Robb and including an exclusive email interview by John King with Henry Rollins. It also contains exclusive gig photos.
more info at:
www.myspace.com/TheRutsOfficialPage
info[@]peafish.com
