Beachcoma started around 1980, Ian and Jem would get together for a bit of a jam playing some JJ Cale, Dire Straits, and some Shadows tunes, Nigel joined later bringing the sound from a late 1950's Hofner President Bass, and then things went the way of fast moving Surf style of music which then became there very own.
This was the beginning of COMA..... In the early years of the band they used to get together with a friend called Jic (David Speight) on drums, then they heard about this young chap called Dave
(commonly known as Chaz these days) he jumped at the chance to play with them.
Coma then went on and did many gigs in the early 80's, and can claim a large amount of fans, and support.
While recording the Shotgun E P it was the record company who asked the boys to change their name to "BeachComa"
With many radio plays all around the world and in the UK, they were also included on a compilation CD "Hang 11" they really did make their mark on the
"Surf music" scene
When Nigel and Chaz moved to the Highlands of Scotland (not before Nigel did a lot of roadying for bands all over the UK and striking up good friendships with all the artists) the band then evolved into the Surfrats cutting down the full instrumental set with some added vocal standards and original material (not quite the same) but they also had great success
But! the word is, Its BEACHCOMA that can be very well remembered more, mainly for that very sound they can call their own.
Some members of BeachComa are considering a reunion some time please return and check this site for details...If you think that they should "do it again" send your feedback.
When Nigel and Charlie got to the Highlands it did not take long to seek out the music scene and new friendships, including, Country Blues and Beyond, Dreadfull Grate, Dave Flemming, The Pagan Poets, Coinneach, Roddy McKenzie, Martin Stephenson and "David Foster" ex Warriors, Yes, Badger, you can get more info from Davids home page. www.david-foster.co.uk
Both Nigel's sons Colin and Tom are in 2 local Inverness bands, Colin, Guitar, Lowtide Revelry
http://www.myspace.com/lowtiderevelry1
And Tom, Bass in 28 Jacks
http://www.myspace.com/28jacks
Check them out at Myspace....
The Ian McNabb MySpace Tour 2007 continues at a pace.
"I WILL COME AND PLAY IN YOUR LIVING ROOM. ROUND UP THE TROOPS, GET THE BOOZE AND FOOD IN, AND I WILL ROCK YOUR CURTAINS."
NO PARKING PROBLEMS!
NO BABYSITTERS REQUIRED!
NO RIP OFF TICKET PRICES/OVERLY PRICED DRINKS!
NO CURFEW!
NO ENDLESS PLUGGING OF NEW MATERIAL!
JUST HIT AFTER HIT AFTER HIT - COVERS TOO!
YOUR FAVOURITE ARTIST DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR!
FOR DETAILS EMAIL ME AT: ian@ianmcnabb.com
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IAN McNABB ON TOUR 2007:
Apr 27 2007 9:00P Black And White bar Nerja
May 3 2007 7:30P The Half Moon, Putney London
May 4 2007 7:30P The Royal Standard London
May 5 2007 7:30P Riga Live Music Bar Essex
May 6 2007 7:30P Cox"s Yard Warwickshire
May 26 2007 7:30P Manchester Academy 3 Manchester
Jun 8 2007 7:30P Philharmonic Hall Liverpool.
Jun 9 2007 7:30P Philharmonic Hall Liverpool
Jun 14 2007 8:00P Fleece and Firkin Bristol
Jun 24 2007 5:00P Knowsley Hall Music Festival Nr. Liverpool (The Icicle Works - w/Keane, The Zutons, The Who. Shack. The Coral, The View, Pete Wylie, Joss Stone etc).
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"Merseybeast - A Musical Memoir - 1962 - 2006" The Ian McNabb Autobiography. Available March 2008 - Liverpool European Capital Of Culture year.
"Any drummers in the house?" - Pete Townshend - first night of U.S. Quadrophenia tour 1973.
Bummer u missed the ironworks dude it was quite good!! played some new tunes that sounded good and got a new recording out of it so u defo got to get tom or Col to give ya copy of that!!! Duff makes it so much better aswell so u will really be chuffed - I Am!!
See u soon man!
