Music For Art's Sake 12/7/18

Birdwood are dedicating their gig tonight at the Eel Pie Club, The Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW13SZ, to the late Art Wood (brother of Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones) whose assistance, enthusiasm and encouragement in the Eel Pie Club’s early days will never be forgotten. Art died of Prostate Cancer in 2006 and last Saturday would have been Art Wood's Birthday and every year The Eel Pie Club remembers Art with a special gig in his memory. Profits from this gig and a raffle will benefit Prostate Cancer UK. Birdwood is a thrilling all-star combination of three bands that played on the famous Eel Pie Island in the 1960's: The Birds featuring vocalist, Ali Mackenzie (which in the 1960's also featured Ronnie Wood on guitar), guitarist, Derek Griffiths of The Artwoods (which featured Art Wood on vocals) and Keith Grant of The Downliners Sect on bass. Mark Freeman (Rollin' Stoned, Art Wood All-Stars, Downliners Sect) is also on drums and Chris Parren (Strawbs, Rocky Horror Show Band) is on keyboards. Doors open at 8.30pm and the music starts at 9pm.