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Member Since9/2/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.rapiers.net
Band Members
  • Colin Pryce-Jones (lead guitar)
  • John Tuck (drums)
  • Nathan J. Hulse (bass)
  • Neil Ainsby (rhythm guitar)
  • Dave Lawes (alt, rhythm guitar)
Live at a 2001 Rockers Reunion (Brad Dallaston on bass)
"That's Alright"



Live at Shadowmania 2006
"The Grandfather's Clock"



Live at Shadowmania 2005
"Gonzales"



"Shadoogie"



Shadowmania videos courtesy Gillian Gatland






InfluencesThe Shadows, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan, Johnny Kidd and The Pirates, Fentones, Searchers, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes, Joe Brown, producer Joe Meek's stable of stars (Tornados, Screaming Lord Sutch, John Leyton, Mike Berry).

Sounds LikeThe swinging sound of Britain, circa 1960-1964: twanging instrumentals and Big Beat vocalising like the almighty Snobs, who did the original "Buckleshoe Stomp", covered by our lads on an obscure Continental single a few years back.

If you like modern hepcats like The Kaisers, Masonics, Neatbeats and Waistcoats, mining some of the very same mania, you'll flip too for The Rapiers.
Record LabelFury, Ace
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Rapiers
Based in and around the gritty North London hamlets of Enfield and Edmonton, The Rapiers reflect all that is best, inspiring and magnificent about the early '60s British rock 'n' roll sound of Cliff Richard and The Shadows, Johnny Kidd and The Pirates, Fentones, Cougars (whose "Saturday Night at the Duckpond" they've made a signature tune) and other kewl kats.

Listen to these lads! On record or on stage, Colin, John, Nathan and Neil instantly transport you to a time and place when red Fender guitars, Meazzi echo and Vox amps ruled the earth. Their sound is clean and fierce, their look clean and immaculate—from their sharp suits down to their winkle-picker footware. Compromise isn't in their vocabulary.

While their legend has grown far and wide because they can turn on the Shadows '61 charm (for proof watch their wicked version of "Gonzales" at left), they can switch pop gears at will and kick-out spot-on Merseybeat on stage, especially awesome takes on chestnuts like "Lies" (Remo Four), "Hippy Hippy Shake" (Swinging Blue Jeans via Chan Romero) and "I'll Never Get Over You" (Johnny Kidd).

Now in their 26th year as a rock 'n' roll concern, The Rapiers are now on tour across England, performing solo engagements and supporting '60s BritRock legends like John Leyton, Jet Harris and Mike Berry. See them and be dazzled!

Rapiers CDs You Ought to Own
Discography

Standout Tracks
  • "Breakfast at the Ace"
  • "The Venture"
  • "Return of The Rapiers"
  • "I Feel Like I'm Losing You"
  • "Move It Baby"
  • "Straight to the Point"
  • "Theme From The Avengers"
  • "Spanish Armada"
  • "The Phantom Stage"
  • "Buckleshoe Stomp"
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L-Isle Carnot à NEVERS [Myspace Officiel]

L-Isle Carnot



Nov 24 2009 5:08 PM

L'Isle Carnot à Nevers

Lou Cifer And The Hellions

Lou Cifer And The Hellions



Nov 24 2009 5:08 PM

Thanx and greetz from Rockville!

Mimosa

Mimosa



Nov 23 2009 10:39 PM

Thank you for adding, greetings from Finland :) !


 

ven

ven



Nov 18 2009 1:22 PM

Thanks for the connection! Cheers.





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The Fulltones

The Fulltones



Nov 17 2009 11:03 PM


Good to have ya!

Cheers!
George (The Fulltones)

Los Santos

Los Santos
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Nov 17 2009 11:02 PM

DJ Martin Rey

DJ Martin Rey



Nov 12 2009 2:46 PM

Rollin’ and Tumblin’

Rollin’ and Tumblin’



Nov 6 2009 1:25 PM

SABATO 14 NOVEMBRE

ROLLIN AND TUMBLIN R&B CLUB

live:

MAD TUBES (Roots/Blues-Milano)
www.myspace.com/madtubes

ORBITUNES (R&B/Rock'n'Roll-Sweden)
www.myspace.com/theorbitunes

djs:

SLEEPY GENE (Get Rhythm Milano)
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PEPPE (URMC Milano)
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HENRY (Rollin And Tumblin Milano)
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Little Miss Go-Go! (1964)

Little Miss Go-Go! (1964)



Oct 30 2009 8:57 AM

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Oct 26 2009 7:55 AM

IT'S AN HONOR FOR ME.ZYMBAH -FILLMORE CLUB-



the Aquamarines

the Aquamarines



Oct 24 2009 1:29 AM

Greetings wonderful Rapiers! Just showing some love. For Halloween, we give you "Squid Chillii" from our upcoming CD :)
Rhine Fever

Rhine Fever



Oct 15 2009 8:57 AM

... auch auf den November darf sich gefreut werden!






The Kaisers (Join Team Kaisers!)

The Kaisers (Join Team Kaisers!)



Oct 15 2009 12:59 AM

There
is going to be a Big Beat Rave Up night in London town on Friday 18th December,
featuring the combined talents of two of the GREATEST Beat Groups ever, The
Kaisers and The Rapiers, in one SUPERGROUP!!   - 
Ladies
and Gentlemen: The Ravemen!



Discs
will be spun by Liam Wa
tson, Ben Olins and Dave
Edwards.  There's going to be a 'Twist
Competition' too!



Tickets are
now available from www.wegottickets.com



 



PLEASE
CLICK ON THE 'EVENT' BUTTON FOR FURTHER DETAILS



 



All
proceeds to Cancer Research



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The Kaisers (Join Team Kaisers!)

The Kaisers (Join Team Kaisers!)



Oct 7 2009 11:15 PM

2 Kaisers + 2 Rapiers = BEAT CRAZY!
-London, 18th December
-Intrigued?

-Watch the official Kaisers myspace!

Beat It Up!
Anthony
Remmi Demmi Club

Remmi Demmi Mods



Sep 29 2009 12:26 PM

Konzert: Magnificant Brotherhood - Beatrevolver
Party: Northern Soul, Garage, Beat und ein bisschen Ska und Reggae mit den Remmi Demmi Mods!!!!
Magnificent Brotherhood aus Berlin ghören wohl zu den Zugpferden der Neopsychedelia, wobei wir bitte unter dem Wörtchen Psychedelia laschen, nervigen Krautrock verstehen, sondern die Jungs gehen richtig nach vorne los und ghören wohl zu einem der besten Liveact, den die Szene so zu bieten hat. Live erinnern sie mich an MUSIC MACHINE ( die waren ja ohnehin die Größten ) nur noch ne Ecke mehr Garagenfleischwolf.
Beatrevolver sind da etwas puristischer und legen mit straighten 6ts Beat ( oder besser Punk ) los. Live sind die vier Kölner einfach unschlagbar, ich warte seit geraumer Zeit endlich aufs Vinyl! Also haut mal rein....danach legen wir dann vom Remmi Demmi Club nochmal partymäßig los...
Infos zum Konzert erhaltet ihr auf der Steinbruch Website (www.steinbruch-duisburg.de.) oder bei Kellergeister
Samstag,10ter Oktober im Steinbruch/Duisburg
.Einlass: 20h // Eintritt: VVK: 6€; AK: 8€ // Shuttle Service DIE VERANSTALTER BIETEN EINEN SHUTTLE-SERVICE AN, UM EUCH VOM HBF ABZUHOLEN BZW. ZURÜCKZUBRINGEN
Tickets im Steinbruch, E-Tickets auf www.steinbruch-duisburg.de & www.ticketmaster.de

Steinbruch
Lotharstr. 318-320
47057 Duisburg


Und weiter gehts am Samtag darauf....

REMMI DEMMI CLUB - Samstag 17.10.09

Kneipenbesschallung mit Miss Mal So Mal So und der grausige Fund
SKA, NORTHERN SOUL, GARAGE, SKINHEAD REGGAE, ROCKSTEADY
im BEATZ UND KEKSE/ Wuppertal ( Luisenstr.86 )
21.00 Uhr - 3.00
Eintritt frei



The Official Simon Dorey UK Fansite

The Official Simon Dorey UK  Fansite



Sep 27 2009 9:52 PM

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Hi guys thanks for your friendship and welcome.Great music,i wish you all the very best in all you do.Have a great week.
Sue

WILD ANGEL

ANgel PAstrana



Sep 27 2009 3:11 PM

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A GREAT SHOW LAST NIGHT IN MADRID. BEST WISHES FROM SPAIN!!!
LAWLESS

johnny lawless



Sep 26 2009 4:18 PM

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UBANGI STOMP, OCT 29 - NOV 1, 2009

UBANGI STOMP, OCT 29 - NOV 1, 2009



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Los Intensivos...1st 3 songs!!!

Los Intensivos...1st 3 songs!!!



Sep 25 2009 12:18 PM

Thanks for the add...may Neptune be with you!
Surf's up!
Rakel'N'Roll

Rakel'N'Roll



Sep 25 2009 12:01 PM

Hey! Thanks for the add!
Have a nice day and weekend,
besos
Country moss

Country moss



Sep 24 2009 11:04 PM

GREAT TWANGSOME  SOUNDS !!!!!!
Rollin’ and Tumblin’

Rollin’ and Tumblin’



Sep 17 2009 11:05 AM

LOLLIPOP INVADERS in collaborazione con CRUISIN' MAGAZINE VINTAGE CARS
organizzano

SABATO 26 SETTEMBRE

THE NIGHT OF LOLLIPOP INVADERS
Rock'n'Roll-Garage-Surf-Frat-Psychobilly-Rockabilly

Bands:

BLUE ROCKIN (Rockabilly/Psychobilly-Germany)
www.myspace.com/bluerockinrbt
THE PREACHERS (Garage/Domodossola-Italy )
www.myspace.com/thepreachersit

Djs :

HENRY (Lollipop Invaders Milano)
GIANNI FUSO (Bus1 Piacenza)
MANUEL (Genova)

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@DISCOTECA HOTEL IL CASTELLETTO-CELEBRITY
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ore 21

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Kuunta Anglais-Mouldin

Kuunta Anglais-Mouldin



Sep 16 2009 6:26 PM

Hey Rapiers,
You is something special. I is lovin your sound.
I met a guy in the 1960's who looked just like you. I think his name was Marvin something. He looked just like my ole mate Buddy.
I'm sure it was 1959 and he was in a band that had a singer called Cliff. They was touring the USA and they was mighty good.
Your music is so cool and you remind me of my younger days
If you is ever in Kentucky, please call me up and we can do some real twanging.
Peace be with y'all.
With big respect from THE BIG MAN.

Kuunta
=======================
KUUNTA ANGLAIS-MOULDIN
rockers scotland

Rockers Scotland



Sep 16 2009 3:23 PM

ATTENTION ALL SCOTTISH ROCKERS

Rock n roll in Edinburgh !


On Saturday the  26 of Sep 09

we have a rock n roll DJ night

with Tojo, Rick, Archie and special gest DJs

@The Spiders Web rock n roll club

the Spiders Web pub,
256-260 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh, EH6 8DT

( downstairs in the function hall )


If you like rock n roll come along

 £5 entry    starts 8.30




 
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