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Thurs 16th Aug 2007
Tony our lead vocalist gets himself a small walk on part in the forthcoming movie "TELSTAR" a film dedicated to the recording guru Joe Meek
Oh dear he dose look a bit of a nerd in a suit!!
On the crew bus suffering from an attack of morning sickness.
The EMI logo on the set of Telstar.
Con O'Neil is a fantastic actor and his portrayal of Joe Meek is nothing short of brilliant, and the actor who plays Heinz (JJ Field) is so much like him in mind and body its untrue, brilliant casting.
Check out this link for full casting info.
Fri 17th Aug 2007
Martin, Jim and Tony live on air with top Ex pats Spanish Radio Station OCI 94.6 FM Costa Blanca at 12.30 GMT.
Sat 28th Aug 2007
The proposed trip to Cyprus in Sept has been postponed due to the high cost of flights, It is hoped we can re-arrange the trip in Nov when flight prices are at a lower level.
Sat 28th Aug 2007
A one off gig with John Leyton and The Rapiers has been booked for 30th Nov in Greenwich... click here to but tickets on line
Sun 29th Aug 2007
From the Famagusta Gazette in Cyprus
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Mon 17th Sept 2007
Confirmation has now been received that The Honeycombs will appear at Butlins Holiday Park Skegness on Thurs 01st Nov 2007 Click here for booking info
Tues 18th Sept 2007
Thanks to a friend of The Honeycombs I have received a copy of many of the tea chest tapes, some that were never listed, plus several never released tracks featuring solo efforts from Denis D'ell and Colin Boyd.
I shall take legal advise as to the possibility of up-loading theses tracks free to listen to for the posterity of The Honeycombs history "WATCH THIS SPACE"
Sat 29th Sept 2007
Only a few tickets remain for 20th Oct at The Polish Club Amersham click here for details before its too late
Sun 07th Oct 2007
Lead Vocalist Tony Harte will be doing a Honeycombs phone in one hour special on Nottingham Hospitals Radio with presenter Kevin Castle
Tues 10th Oct 2007
It is with regret that we announce that Terry Conway on lead guitar has now left the band due to his wife's long term illness, we thank Terry for his excellent contribution to the band and for staying on with us while we found and trained his replacement. Terry remains our good friend and his presence will be missed and we wish his wife our very best wishes as her treatment continues.
Weds 11th Oct 2007
We are delighted to announce confirmation of our new lead guitarist Paul Green (Greenie). Paul is very well know in the industry and has a great talent on guitar and vocals. He takes the stage with us for the first time on the 20th Oct at the Polish Club Amersham. You can visit Paul's website by clicking here where you can see and read about his 40yrs of rock"n"roll warts and all.
Sun 14th Oct 2007
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Martin Murray our founder and Rhythm Guitarist will be phone in guest on Dutch Radio Station Radio Ridderkirk The station is hosting a one hour special called The Story of The Honeycombs.
The show will feature all the Honeycombs hits as well as German versions listen on line click here for more details
Sun 28th Oct 2007
The Honeycombs are in the final stages of signing a 5 single and 1 album deal with a top American independent record company.
Tracks will include original material from Martin and Tony as well as re-recording of the hits, more news soon.
Fri 02nd Nov 2007
The recording deal has been signed, we will have a single out in time for Xmas, the deal is with top US producer Les Fradkin of RRO records Colardo USA, you can download it from I-Tunes around the end of Nov 2007.
This will be followed by a single in the spring and a 14 track Album.
Sat 03rd Nov 2007
Article from Nov edition of The Beat Magazine
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Sun 09th Dec 2007
Martin Murray will be taking part in a live phone in on New York's largest radio station WFMU with Top USA radio presenter Mike Shelley.
The show goes out on Sat 05th Jan 2008 at 16.30 UK time (11.30am New York time) you can listen live by CLICKING HERE or any other time as it will be archived for second time on download or Ipod.
Sun 27th Jan 2008
The Honeycombs have secured the services of Kelly Walsh.
Kelly has a great voice and personality
Kelly will be our replacement for Sophie Franks our Prodigy who's education as a performer has now moved to a higher level, we shall continue to support Sophie in the future and we hope that she will perform with us as a guest artist in her own right when she finishes University in a couple of years. Kelly takes the stage with us for her first performance on Fri 14th March click here for details
Sun 17th Feb 2008
Here are some photo's of our new guest vocalist Kelly Walsh Click on thumbnail to view full size.
Fri 15th March 2008
Les Fradkin of RRO Records in the USA has announced he will shortly release on I-Tunes for downloads the 2007 recording of "HAVE I THE RIGHT" B/W "UNDER THE COVERS"...a song written for The Honeycombs by Les, the first new recordings in line with the recording deal signed last August. The Honeycombs will also release an album of new material in the summer.
Mon 07th April 2008
Lead Vocalist Tony Harte on BBC Radio Kent The Roger Day Show, talks about The Honeycombs and the up coming Juke Box Heroes Show and Rock Til You Drop Show.
Fri 10th April 2008
Our concert at The Lakeside Frimley Green has been moved to Sat 04th Oct due to circumstances beyond our control, sorry for the delay hope we see you all there.
Weds 10th June 2008
Article from the Southend Evening Echo
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