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FREE MAGAZINESPRING/SUMMER 2017

STYLE/MUSIC/CULTUREALL IN GOOD TIME

ISSUE 5

Featuring:

Nicky WellerDarron J Connett

Chloe MarriottThe Style Councillors

& Steve Ellis

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

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CONTENTS

EDITORIALDel Junction & Mark Baxter

PHOTOGRAPHYPhil Dias

Ashley Greb Annie Ward

DESIGNPhil Dias @ Karma Creative

www.karma-creative.co.uk

SPECIAL THANKS A big fat thanks to one and all involved in making issue 5 with us

… sharing their time, stories and endeavors…

A few shout outs to:Nicky Weller, Steve Ellis for his phone calls! Iain Munn & Ashley Greb

The Atom Retro team for their ongoing support & patronage,Nick & Pierre at Karma Creative

Darron, Phil & Mark Baxter for keeping faith in the project and their continued guidance in all things MODern…

WELCOME

In 1931 according to Churchill “Sometimes when fortune scowls most spitefully, she is preparing her most dazzling gifts” keep that in mind as you enjoy issue 5 of “All in Good Time magazine”.

It’s been a 24-carat mixed bag of highs and lows in the past 2 years or so, since we last engaged with you beautiful people…that have driven us onwards to create a bumper edition for your delectation.

Working title to this issue is “Here come the Girls” Inspired in part by the recent book from Messer’s Baxter, Brummell & Snowball; also in part to acknowledge the beauty and creativity of the MODern woman.

Our cover girl Nicky Weller shares her passion and endeavors behind the highly successful “About the young idea” THE JAM exhibition. Katie Dore talks all things Northern (Soul) and Sarah Onyett tells us about her favourite bass players.

Carol Harrison – the driving force behind the stage musical “All or Nothing” talks about meeting ultimate MOD icon Steve Marriott and how hard it has been to get her show on the road.

We showcase some fabulous new talent in the form of singer/songwriter Chloe Marriott and how her dad’s been influential in her penchant for the Modfather’s music.

The Boys are not left out and are well represented in the shape of 60’s music legend Steve Ellis; Dominic John braces himself and cuts a dapper image while

The style Councilors open up the set with a fascinating insight into their MODern world.

Brand ambassador Darron J Connett makes his 5th appearance for us in the magazine and we talk music and foot furniture…is there anything else worth talking about?

We made it over the line to bring you issue 5 and of that I am immensely proud, we have a great “family” of friends, collaborators, clients and mentors…in the soulful and wise words of Mr. P.W it’s a Long Long Road…

Signing off until next time.Keep The Faith

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STYLE/MUSIC/CULTUREALL IN GOOD TIME

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CONTACT [email protected] / www.deliciousjunction.co.uk

5. THE STYLE COUNCILLORS Del caught up with Darren Fletcher of The Style

Councillors, who as a Style Council tribute band have been selling out shows all over the UK recently. Our drink of choice? A Cappuccino naturally.

8. DARRON J CONNETT Mr. Darron J Connett has been part of Delicious

Junction from our first day and is seen as very much the ‘shoe ambassador’ of our brand. Over a glass of tap water and a dry biscuit we caught up with what is in store for him in 2017.

13. SARA ONYETT The Sound of Pop Art are one band we always

keep an ear open to and recently, while slurping on a frothy coffee, we caught up with Sara Onyett, their bass player.

18. NICKY WELLER Nicky Weller has been one busy woman

for the past couple of years. The exhibitions featuring the life and times of the band The Jam, featuring her brother Paul of course, that she created for both London at Somerset House in 2015 and Liverpool at The Cunard building in 2016 were both huge successes and drew hundreds of thousands of fans from all over the world to attend.

23. WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS...

In this article we bring on back the good times and take a look at the fascinating origins of the alluring “Brogue” and how we make ours so damn delicious...

24. KATIE DORE Katie Dore hails from the UK’s sunny south

coast and yet has a big heart for Northern Soul and all things Mod… Del Junction caught up with her over a glass of chilled (French) vino…at the recent shoot for issue 5…

26. CHLOE MARRIOTT A voice I heard recently stopped me in my

tracks and I had to find out more. Which lead me to meet up with young singer/songwriter Chloe Marriott from the Essex Delta.

30. CAROL HARRISON A British actress and writer…known mostly

for her work on television yet 2016 witnessed the birth of her long awaited musical ALL OR NOTHING… Del chatted with Carol to find out more about the driving force behind the show and its continued success…

32. STEVE ELLIS Legend. There I’ve said it. From a number one

single in 1968 with the iconic tune ‘Everlasting Love’ singing with his then band Love Affair, to other top twenty hits like ‘Rainbow Valley’ and ‘Bringing on Back the Good Times’

37. DOMINIC JOHN Someone who has been on the Delicious

Junction radar for a while is Dominic John, one time member of the band The Bohicas. We caught up with him over a cup of ‘builders tea’ in the East End of London recently to find out what he is up to at the moment...

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THE STYLE COUNCILLORSBY IAIN (TSC) MUNNIn the Summer of 2014, a full 25 years after The Style Council’s (TSC) much digested final concert at The Royal Albert Hall, the aptly named Style Councillors quietly appeared on stage in Brentwood. They were TSC’s first dedicated tribute act and it is fair to say in the 40 gigs since, have blown away any pre-show doubters in attendance. They look the part too, most notably around the successful 1985 era of TSC blazers, college scarfs, white Levi’s and Delicious Junction loafers.

Any 10 piece band who is prepared to move from 23 songs in their repertoire from that first gig to 45 in under 3 years is dedicated, passionate, and ‘even well bloody dressed.’ They sound very true to the originals with a full brass section and a recent percussionist adds extra depth to their set list.

As you would expect they cover all the hits; My Ever Changing Moods, Shout To The Top, Speak Like A Child, Walls Come Tumbling Down, Long Hot Summer, Big Boss Groove, Money-Go-Round and have been known to add in well loved B-Sides such as The Piccadilly Trail, Spin Drifting, The Paris Match & Headstart For Happiness. Then add in The Style Council live only songs, Up For Grabs, Hanging Onto A Memory, One Nation Under A Groove and Meeting (Up) Over Yonder and you can see why they have gone from strength to strength, drawing a lot of interest and some well known faces into the crowd.

With the 100 Club selling out an astonishing 7 weeks in advance and gigs being pencilled in across the UK and Europe, 2017 looks set to be another step-up for ‘probably the best (tribute) band in the world.’ Get on up!

Iain MunnThe Style Council archivist and author of Mr Cool’s Dream, The Complete History of The Style Council (Wholepoint Publications).

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Del: Hello Darren, thanks for your time. What music you listening to when growing up?

DF: My Dad had a pretty diverse taste in music, so early on I became pretty familiar with everything from The Beatles, The Stones & Simon & Garfunkel to Barbara Streisand, Johnny Cash & Frankie Laine.

It wasn’t really until about late ’78 - I would have been about 12 - when the Mod revival was in full swing that a pal of mine left a cassette tape at my house that had a recording of ‘Down in the tube station at midnight’ on it. That song made a huge impression on me - it sounded just how I thought music should sound, later on I became a big fan of The Jam and began collecting their records - I loved the anticipation of new releases in those days, the album sleeves were works of art themselves. I still miss that today.

Del: I’m guessing you were a fan of The Style Council as a record buyer?

DF: Yes indeed I was, I have a nice collection. I was a relative latecomer to the “Jam Army’ but I followed The Style Council for the whole journey. Again I thought the record sleeves were fantastic (with one possible exception!)

Del: (Orange anyone?) Why did choose the Style Council to cover as a band?

DF: Interesting story here, I stumbled across a FB post where someone was asking who the best Jam tribute band were. After the usual crowd had debated to death whether

‘From the Jam’ were a cover band or not, someone asked why there were no TSC tributes. When the answer came back that it was far too difficult I saw that as a challenge and obviously a love of the music had a great deal to do with it too.

Del: We’ve noticed you have been doing more gigs recently, so is demand growing for The Style Councillors?

DF: I think so, our London shows are selling out pretty quickly now and places like Manchester & Birmingham give us a fantastic reception and the crowds are growing. Also festival bookings are picking up which is great and engagements are starting to come in from abroad so quite exciting for us.

Del: Where did you find the rest of the band?

DF: I’ve known Al Carter on bass for over 30 years, Steve Hayes is a personal friend and played in a number of bands with me over the years and in fact formed the band with me over a shandy or two one evening, Brendan on drums is a local lad who responded to an Advert in the press, Keith on piano was introduced to me by a mutual friend and Dani was introduced to us by Dave Welton (Trombone). The brass guys were a little more difficult to find, having searched high and low for suitable players and drawing a blank my wife suggested trying a local woodwind and brass instrument shop to see if they had any contacts - they did! Trev Irving, Tony Ardin and Dave Welton got in touch and after years on the road with Bad Manners fancied something a little less strenuous shall we say! More recently we have augmented the line up with the excellent Dan Mullins on percussion, which adds another dimension to our sound.

Del: How do you pick which songs make up the set list?

DF: There are songs which every TSC fan wants to hear such as ‘Walls Come Tumbling Down’ and ‘Shout to the Top’ so they make up the backbone of the set but I’m a great believer in making sure every show is different so we’ll put in popular B sides or even work different arrangements of tunes to ensure variety. We do get lots of requests too so where possible we try to accommodate those.

Del: Is getting the ‘look’ right when performing on-stage?

DF: More of the same really Del, we are playing some lovely venues to very appreciative audiences and have met some wonderful people at our shows including Ann & Nicky Weller, what more could you want? Unless of course The Guv’nor fancied a guest spot but I can’t see that happening any time soon :-)

Del. Finally, what are your favourite styles from Delicious Junction?

DF: I love the Upsetter Brogue and the Rude Boy Loafer - classic designs coupled with fantastic quality!

Del: Thanks Darren, stylish to the end

DF: We do try. Steve has a nice line in ‘Mick’ Jackets & Dani in particular goes to great lengths to get Dee’s look correct. Period correct instruments also play a big part, as the sound is as important as the look I think.

Del: I’m guessing Iain ‘Mr. Style Council’ Munn has given you some advice of the band over the years

DF: Yes Iain has helped us a great deal with detail, photos, old set lists etc. and he keeps a painfully accurate catalogue of the venues we have played and the songs we play at them too!

Del: What plans have you got for the band in 2017?

DEL CAUGHT UP WITH DARREN FLETCHER OF THE STYLE COUNCILLORS, WHO AS A STYLE COUNCIL TRIBUTE BAND HAVE BEEN SELLING OUT SHOWS ALL OVER THE UK RECENTLY. OUR DRINK OF CHOICE? A CAPPUCCINO NATURALLY

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MR. DARRON J CONNETT HAS BEEN PART OF DELICIOUS JUNCTION FROM OUR FIRST DAY AND IS SEEN AS VERY MUCH THE ‘SHOE AMBASSADOR’ OF OUR BRAND. OVER A GLASS OF TAP WATER AND A DRY BISCUIT WE CAUGHT UP WITH WHAT IS IN STORE FOR HIM IN 2017

CONNECTING WITH CONNETT

DJC: 2017 one-way or another is shaping up to be an interesting year. My first official solo album has been written and re-written until I was 100% happy with the songs.

They are all connected in some way and take on the subject of trying to succeed in life no matter what fight you choose to take on. It’s not necessarily about my personal struggle to succeed in the music world but more of a universal slant on people’s struggles in general and ever the optimist it’s not on a negative vibe. It’s more of a positive message basically saying never give up your dream no matter who or what gets in your way.

We’re going to record thirteen songs and put maybe eleven on the album with the other two for later singles.

For this album, I’m going to go down the crowd funding route as that’s the way its gone to get something done these days.

I must admit I’m very apprehensive about that as the reality is no one could be interested in what I do, but I guess only time will tell on that.

But, one way or another the album will be recorded and released, no matter what.

I have to say though this probably my best batch of songs ever and I spent most of 2016 crafting them with the help of Paul Hancock, who has helped me bring them to life, so hopefully along with the subject matter, it’ll connect.

So far in my career, the only song that I’d say that was a complete DJC song is ‘Make Mine a Double’ which was on my Black Noire EP from 2015. That one I’m really proud of.

Expect a late summer 2017 release for the album.

I’m also delighted with the new ‘CONNETT’ shoe which I designed in collaboration with you at Delicious Junction and which will hit the shops, and the new range, this year.

I’m so pleased on how it’s turned out from my rough sketches, to the prototype, to the final product.

It looks amazing and the whole idea behind it was creating my ultimate shoe. I looked back over all the shoes I’ve loved and made a sort of highbred of those.

It has a real crepe sole with a soft suede upper, leather detailing complete with a personalised brogue design that I’m sure all our modernist friends will love.

We chose three colour ways: Black, brown and an ice white with tan detailing to mix it up a bit, so there’s something for everyone. I was over the moon to be asked to do this.

I’m very proud of my involvement over years with the Delicious Junction family brand as they’ve been very loyal to me and in turn, me to them and long may that continue.

Thanks Darron. Your round…

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Del: What was you listening to when you were growing up?

SO: My first love at 6 yrs old was The Wombles! Aged 6 - 10yrs I was listening to my parent’s records - Simon & Garfunkel, The Carpenters, Beatles, Peggy Lee, Julie London, Jazz & Classical. Age 10 - 15yrs I was listening to my brother’s music and discovering my own faves - David Bowie, Blondie, Pink Floyd, ELO, Adam & The Ants, The Specials, The Damned, The Clash, Echo & The Bunnymen, Teardrop Explodes , Japan, Style Council and of course Duran Duran! Age 15 I delved deeper and fell in love with The Beach Boys, The Small Faces, The Doors, Velvet Underground, Yardbirds, Eddie Cochran...From there the music widened further to include Sinatra, Bacharach, Scott Walker, Zombies, Ronettes ...the list is endless!

Del: Can you name the bands that influenced you?

SO: That would be Bowie, The Doors, Velvet Underground, Beach Boys, Small Faces....

Del: When did you learn to play the bass?

SO: I taught myself to play Bass at the age of 16/17 when friends of my older brother started up a band and needed a Bass player, I was desperate to be in the band!

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Del: Always loved fashion too?

SO: Yes. My love of fashion goes way back to childhood. I LOVED dressing up as a youngster, have a love for quirky clothes, and still love to dress up now.

Del: What are the ultimate aims for the band?

SO: My (and Chris’s) aims for TSOPA are to get enough funding to record and release TSOPA $ - Beat Beautiful And Loaded. We have crafted some fantastic new songs and would love to share them with you all!

Del: And finally, what is your fave Delicious Junction shoe?

SO: Got to be the Sedgwick in Black & White.... (love the Brown & White too!)

Del: Here’s an easy one. Name your top five bass players of all time?

SO: I’ll give you three. Carol Kaye, James Jamerson, John Entwistle

Del: Favourite thing? Playing live or recording?

SO: I love playing live and recording equally!

Del: How long have you been in TSOPA?

SO: I’ve been a Pop Art gang member for 5 years

Del: What would be your ultimate band line up?

SO: Scott Walker on vocals , Barney Kessel - Guitar, Brian Wilson - Keyboards, Hal Blaine - Drums, and of course a female to keep them all in hand, Carol Kaye on Bass! oh, and The Ronettes on backing vocals!

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NICKY WELLERDel: Where did the idea of the Jam exhibitions come from?

NW: I met Den Davis in 2013 and he had the idea knocking around for a couple of years. It took a while to find a venue and then to gather up all the archive, of which Den had a ton of, but which I discovered I had loads more stuff too, some of which I hadn’t seen in 30 years. So then Somerset House came along and it was all systems go. Liverpool was a different project altogether though. We were able to use loads more archive, in fact more like 5,000 objects. A huge project.

Del: Was it fun looking through the archive?

NW: It was great fun going through all the archive and very therapeutic too. Mum and me spent 3 days going through her garage and through my dad’s items. Thank goodness my mum is also a magpie, as she had kept absolutely everything!

Del: I guess it was nice to pay tribute to your mum and dad in the shows?

NW: It was really nice to pay tribute to mum and dad. We didn’t have the room in Somerset House to make more of my dad’s documentary, but in Liverpool there was a whole room dedicated to him. My mum loved coming to Liverpool and talking to all the fans and serving teas in The Jam cafe. A lot of fun.

Del: What were your highlights over the past two years?

NW: It has to be the two major exhibitions that we managed to pull off. A real team effort though, Russell Reader, Den Davis, and Tory Turk at the London show. So many people to thank that made it all possible, but we are very proud of what we have achieved with the exhibitions, as we had never done anything like this.

Del: Has it been nice to reconnect with the fans of the band?

NICKY WELLER HAS BEEN ONE BUSY WOMAN FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THE EXHIBITIONS FEATURING THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE BAND THE JAM, FEATURING HER BROTHER PAUL OF COURSE, THAT SHE CREATED FOR BOTH LONDON AT SOMERSET HOUSE IN 2015 AND LIVERPOOL AT THE CUNARD BUILDING IN 2016 WERE BOTH HUGE SUCCESSES AND DREW HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FANS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO ATTEND

I CAUGHT UP WITH HER RECENTLY TO HEAR THE FULL STORY…

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NW: It has been great to connect with the fans, they are a great bunch. I’m amazed how far some of them travelled. We have met some lovely people over the last couple of years and some of those friendships are on going.

Del: What did your mum make of it all?

NW: Mum loved it. She was really hands on too. We did a couple of ‘Q&As’ which were a lot of fun

Del: What did you enjoy most? London or Liverpool?

NW: London was amazing, such a buzz as we hadn’t done anything like that before and such a prestigious venue we couldn’t have asked for more. But by the time we got to Liverpool, we were in charge of the whole build and set up and well, that was something else, plus it was 10 times the size! We only actually had 6 weeks to get the design and build together before opened and we were a much smaller team and a smaller budget then London, so we were learning as we went along. I wish we had been able to bring that show to London…

Del: Were you tempted to another show? Abroad possibly?

NW: We would love to do another show here or abroad, but it’s all a matter of money and at the moment we haven’t got any sponsors??

Del: Any future plans you can tell our readers about?

NW: We are currently working on a new book in the series ‘Growing up with Punk’ as its 40 years since 1977 and we are looking to release this summer…

Del; Finally, before I let you go. What are your favourite Delicious Junction shoes?

NW: I love the womans bowling shoes!!

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TO HAPPINESS…IN A DELICIOUS PAIR OF BROGUES

What’s in a Brogue? The origin of the word can be traced back to Gaelic and is thought to have entered the English language in the late 16th century. Traditionally it was a shoe made of multi-layer pieces of leather with decorative punching (“broguing”) thought to have allowed water to pass through these sturdy brutes, as they were functional items used for outdoor terrain back in the day.

How are they made?Our brogues are Goodyear welted taking around 8 weeks to produce with upwards of 200 procedures. It’s one of the oldest and wisest of footwear constructions.

A strip of leather (known as the Welt) is sewn around the bottom of the upper and the insole. The welt forms a cavity between the upper and the insole; this is filled with cork material which in time will mould to the shape of the wearers feet; thus becoming very comfortable indeed. The final part is when the sole is stitched to the welt.

The soles can be stripped down and repaired unlike most modern methods of merely cementing the upper to the sole.

All sounds very simple but I can assure you it’s a highly skilled craft that is fascinating to see in operation.

Why do we love a Brogue?Whichever sub-culture you follow or tribe you ascribe to or maybe the whiff of nostalgia is teasing you back to those days when life was all about the detail and the hours you dedicated to look the dogs bollards…Brogues are alluring, mysterious and have a unique knack of weaving themselves back into your life.

Highly polished leathers with contrast laces or tonal laces we don’t really mind. They are functional and smart; yet work splendidly with denim and throw in a turn-up…now we are talking!

THE UPSETTER by Delicious Junction is available in 3 delightful flavours Black Hi-Shine, Classic Oxblood and the divine Chestnut Brown Hi-Shine.

LANDSLIDE by Delicious Junction it’s big Brother, is back by popular demand – (a Blake sewn stitched leather sole) 7 eyelet Brogue boot available in Classic oxblood hi-shine leather.

Walk back to happiness in a pair today and bring on back the Good Times…

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A SOUTHERN SOUL…

Del: You have DJ’d for some great soul and Mod events over recent years …which was your favourite and why?

KD: My favourite has to be my first ever DJ gig - with Jacquie Carroll & The Fliks in Brighton. Jacquie is well known on the scene and made me feel incredibly welcome. It was a brilliant night and got me started on the decks.

Del: What 5 tunes top your set list and why? Which one gets the floor going the most?

KD: MVP’s ‘Turning my heartbeat up’ Mickey Lee Lanes’ ‘Hey Sah-Lo-Ney’ Nolan Porter ‘if I could only be sure’; Franki Valli ‘The Night’; Shirley Ellis ‘Soul Time’: These are all sure fired floor fillers and all great in their own ways.

Del: What is your ultimate Northern Soul track? Why is it so dear to your heart?

KD: Nolan Porter ‘ If I could only be sure’ – This is the first proper Northern Soul track I heard and subsequently got me interested in

2002, and I took my eldest son to that too – I am proud that their first ever gigs with me were The Who.

Del: Who do you listen to in 2017? Any current band or performer that gets your ears tingly and feet tapping?

KD: To be honest… there is nothing ‘new’ that truly interests me. I hate to sound like an old fart, but it’s the actual truth. I really feel as though there is nothing amazing like there was in the 90’s. Remember when Oasis smashed onto our screens and Ocean Colour Scene? There was so much new talent around then. I’m afraid, I am still looking towards veterans such as Paul Weller who incidentally, still manages to bring brilliant new music to the table – its incredible. I saw him about a month ago in Leicester and he and his amazing band smashed it – I still find watching him as exciting as the first time I ever saw him. I’m sounding like a super fan here – I’m not quite a super fan, but I’m just trying to get my point across. So in answer to your question- Nope- no current band or performer that gets my foot tapping. You ask after my ears… as for my ears tingling? Well I’m a little deaf as it is, and thankful for that

after listening to half the dirge they spew out on the radio these days!

Del: You have a very distinctive look and clearly enjoy the Mod scene…where did your love of (Mod) fashion spring?

KD: I have always enjoyed looking different, sharp and precise in how I dress. I guess models such as Peggy Moffitt and Edie Sedgwick have inspired me along the way. We should be free to make our own look as well and not be overly constrained by the “Modette” tag.

Del: Any tips for the MODern woman in where or how to get the right clothes and create your look?

KD: I like to mix it up with vintage and new. Fred Perry is always a great starting point and then I buy from vintage shops and on-line. My friends are great at keeping an eye out for any interesting pieces. Don’t be frightened to have a go and create your own style; it’s best not to take yourself too seriously.

Del: Your involvement with Delicious Junction over recent years has developed from your love of great footwear …any particular styles that you can personally recommend?

KD: I Love the Sedgwick brogues and wear them all the time; versatile for different outfits and occasions. My current favourite is the Watts Bowling shoes in white leather with a British racing green trim…a truly great statement shoe and ideal for dancing in!

Del: And finally… any ideas on what new styles you think we should release next, within the DJ women’s collection?

KD: I do love a tassel loafer and enjoy wearing the Rude Boy on the crepe sole but maybe its time for a college style loafer, perhaps a slimmer silhouette with rounded toe.

Many thanks for your time and ideas Katie… I see your glass needs topping up…

the Northern Soul scene. It’s a beautiful song and you can’t help but fall in love with it.

Del: What bands inspired and engaged you when growing up?

KD: There are so many! I’m a huge Bowie fan, and ‘The rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust’ was a massive and influential part of my youth. I loved soul music from the start, and discovered Atlantic Soul at boarding school. I love Jazz and the Blues, Bobby Bland being one of my Blues heroes. I am also a hardcore Weller fan and I listen to The Jam, Style Council and his solo material. The Small Faces, Lovin’ Spoonful, etc. The list goes on!

Del: First and last – what band did you first see live and which was your last live gig?

KD: I can’t actually remember who was my first live band; I was quite late into the gigging scene as I was a young mum of 2 boys so I started in the ‘90’s. I think it was Primal Scream, which isn’t too shabby for a premier gig! The last was The Who in Sheffield – I took my youngest son to that. Coincidentally, I saw The Who back in

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CHLOE MARRIOTTA VOICE I HEARD RECENTLY STOPPED ME IN MY TRACKS AND I HAD TO FIND OUT MORE. WHICH LEAD ME TO MEET UP WITH YOUNG SINGER/SONGWRITER CHLOE MARRIOTT FROM THE ESSEX DELTADel: Hi Chloe. What were you listening to when you were growing up?

CM: I probably started really getting into different styles of music when I formed my first band at 15, just playing guitar back then. I was into anything with a loud solo in it! Rock and heavy, dirty blues; Jimi Hendrix, Free, Reef type stuff. A couple of years later I started to sing, and that’s when my love for Blues and Soul started and I’ve been obsessed with the likes of BB King, Steve Marriott, Muddy Waters and Paul Weller ever since.

Del: Decent list that. Did anyone influence certain styles of music you were exposed to?

CM: Growing up with my dads record collection definitely influenced the music I’ve ended up listening to. When my brother and me were young, my Dad used to play Broken Stones by Paul Weller outside our bedroom door; I was brought up on all of his mod classics. The Blues came naturally to me when I started to sing, but my interest in Mod and Soul music definitely came from my Dad.

Del: When did you learn to play guitar?

CM: I started learning the basics when I was pretty young, around 5/6 years old. Then got my first electric guitar at 10, a black Stratocaster copy, which I played loudly and badly for a couple of years!

Del: You have a very distinctive voice, have you always sung?

CM: No actually, singing was never really my intention. I started around 2/3 years ago, my band were offered a set at Village Green (a local festival in Essex), which was huge for us. We didn’t have many songs and were cramming it all in at the last minute, and the night before the gig our singer bottled it! So my bassist and myself rolled up on stage and I started singing for the first time.

Del: How much are enjoying the live gigs?

CM: We’re loving every minute! The last few months have been unforgettable.

Del: What are the highlights of being on the road so far?

CM: One has to be meeting Bruce Foxton! Supporting From the Jam on three sold out dates of their A&B side’s tour was incredible. Also playing The 100 Club last month was awesome, such an iconic venue, felt very lucky to be there!

Del: I hear you have worked with Snowboy, how has that been?

CM: Yeah, Snowboy worked on producing a demo with me when I very first started stepping foot into the industry two years ago, and now being a good friend of mine I am always going to him for advice. He’s brilliant at what he does, and we had good fun recording, no doubt we’ll be back in the studio soon!

Del: Have you always been interested in fashion too?

CM: I think I’ve always had ‘a look’, whether it’s been a good one or not, ha! A Fred Perry and a quality pair of shoes is what makes me happy.

Del: Wise words. What are your ultimate aims for the career?

CM: Recording the album is my aim for this year. Life goal - tour with Weller.

Del: Finally, what is your favourite Delicious Junction shoe?

CM: The Rude Boy! First and favourite pair. - Love the Tommy’s too!

Chloe is certainly one to watch for in the coming years. You have heard that here first.

“I THINK I’VE ALWAYS HAD ‘A LOOK’, WHETHER IT’S BEEN A GOOD ONE OR NOT, HA! A FRED PERRY AND A QUALITY PAIR OF SHOES IS WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY.”

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to be told. For me, the Small Faces are one of the most influential, yet underrated bands of the 60’s. They have left us with a fantastic musical legacy - All Or Nothing pays tribute to this.

Del: How hard was it raising the finance to put on the show?

CH: Hard! It took 8 years of sleepless nights, lots of tears and lots of my own money to get the show on the road. There were many obstacles to overcome. Firstly, the show doesn’t follow the usual conventions of a musical. It’s not a sugar coated version of the 60’s, ‘it’s edgy’ and more like a play, with a live gig, than a musical. The theatre world told me I needed to change it into a more conventional ‘musical theatre’ model, to have any chance. I was also told that no one knew the Small Faces, so we didn’t have an audience. I was determined to prove them wrong. There was also some scepticism amongst some sections of the Mod movement over ‘a musical’ about the Small Faces. I got some abuse actually, from certain groups, but I always believed in my project and dedicated my time to All Or Nothing. My agent wasn’t very happy about this. He thought I was jeopardising my career by turning down acting jobs to concentrate on All Or Nothing. Eventually, I found my ‘Angel’ investors, who believed in me and shared my vision. HOORAY!

Del: You must be delighted with the response?

CH: I am over the moon. Our audiences have been brilliant. Some come back 5/6, 15 and even 25 times.

Del: Any feedback from Kenney Jones, the surviving Small Face?

CH: Kenney has come to see the show and met the cast. I don’t think even he could see it working at first. However, he said he really enjoyed it. We also have many of the family and friends of the band supporting us. Mollie Marriott is our vocal coach, Tonya Marriott creates artwork for our merchandise, Pat Davey (The Jones Gang) is our musical supervisor. Val Weedon, is the Small Faces Fan Club Secretary and Phil Weedon is our official photographer. PP Arnold works with us and we are very close to all of the Lanes, who have been to see the show many times. We are like one big extended family, which is ‘All Too Beautiful’.

Del: You are back on the road with it in 2017, many shows lined up?

CH: Yes, it’s very exciting. We are doing 27 dates around the UK between April and July.

Del: Where can the punters find out more about the show?

CH: You can find all the dates on our website www.allornothingthemusical.com or please join our facebook page at AllOrNothingTheMusical or follow us on twitter @AONthemusical.

Del: Any other ideas for the future you can reveal to our readers?

CH: There are a few thrilling plans coming together for the future, which may include a film. All will be revealed soon.

Del: What is your favourite Delicious Junction shoe?

CH: My favourite Delicious Junction shoes are …. oh it’s so difficult to choose, but Sedgwick, the tan and white brogues that young Steve Marriott wears in the show. They also look great on girls. Watts blue and white bowling shoes. When I was a kid, I used to go bowling just to wear the shoes. I enjoyed the shoes more than the bowling! I also love a loafer and a tassel, so I have a passion for the Tassels and Kilty in oxblood.

Del: What were you listening to when you were growing up?

CH: I listened to Soul and Tamla Motown. I adored Otis and The Four Tops, R&B and all the classic Mod tracks.

Del: I hear you once met Steve Marriott. What was he like?

CH: I met Steve when I was 8/9. He came around to my house with my cousins. They

were all mates from Manor Park. I remember Steve as a bundle of energy, bouncing around, making me giggle. He was like a firework - exciting, effervescent, colourful and a bit dangerous to be around. He was also very good looking, dressed immaculately - the essence of Mod. I had an instant little girl crush on him.

Del: Where did the idea of a Small Faces musical come from?

CH: It was a passion project from the start.

I wanted to bring to the stage, the way it was growing up in the 60’s. To convey the excitement and sense of enthusiasm, with the radical ideas, Mod culture, the style and of course, the brilliant music. It was a time when working class people could prove they were great artists in all creative mediums. The Small Faces epitomised much of this for me. They were also Eastenders like me and brought some of the colourful Cockney language into their music, which we celebrate in the show. From knowing Steve and later getting to know Kenney Jones, I heard their amazing story and felt it needed

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STEVE ELLIS

Legend. There I’ve said it. From a number one single in 1968 with the iconic tune ‘Everlasting Love’ singing with his then band Love Affair, to other top twenty hits like ‘Rainbow Valley’ and ‘Bringing on Back the Good Times’

In one form or the other, Steve Ellis has continued to record and tour since those glory years and that continues right up to 2017.

A recent studio stint with his long time pal Paul Weller in the control booth, means a new Steve Ellis album will be with us very soon

I caught up with him down in Brighton recently over a cup of hot strong builders tea.

Del: Thanks for taking time out to join us Steve

SE: Pleasure sir

Del: What were you listening to when you were growing up?

SE: Well, I was in a gang who grew up together; the Finchley Boys and we loved Motown/soul/R&B/ska/some blues and surprisingly a bit of Beach Boys.

Del: What age were you when you joined your first band?

SE: Fifteen. Nigel who was in the said gang, put me up for an audition in Melody Maker

or NME for a laugh but it backfired as I got the job! I still blame him all these years later….

Del: Were you always a Mod?

SE: Oh yes definitely - ‘A Mod is for life not just for Christmas’ - I read that written in graffiti somewhere and it made me laugh.

Del: You have a very distinctive voice, have you always sung?

SE: Nope. I actually started off playing Drums but it evolved from that somehow.

Del: Name your five favourite singers of all time?

SE: Ouch! Unfair question that. Too many really. Up there would be Ray Charles (my mum bought me his albums from the Co-Op when I was 13/14) then Snooks Eaglin and David Ruffin. Got to have Aretha Franklin in there. I used to sing along to her albums to learn to hit the high notes. And also my old mucker Terry Reid. And then possibly a hundred more.

Del: Another toughie: Name your fave five albums of all time?

SE: Oh leave it out. Another unfair question! Far too many. Ok here goes, here’s a random five. Leo Kottke ‘6&12 String Guitar’ James Brown ‘Live at the Apollo’ Howlin Wolf ‘The London Sessions’ ‘Truth’ by Jeff Beck - but just that one album! And Mr Weller`s very first Solo album, it comes from the heart. Oh, er I almost forgot ‘Otis Blue’ by Otis

Redding. Bad boy!

Del: A little bird (nice girl) tells me you have worked with Paul Weller recently. How has that been? New album coming our way?

SE: Yes. He’s been my mate for 30 odd years now as The Woking Wonder he he. It was a great time we had with The Moons, Cow, Mike D`Abo, Dream Foundry, and more joining on some days. Paul is a good soul with a big heart and great sense of humour. Not a lot of people get that. Anyway we wrote a couple of tunes and threw ideas around. He is 100% into his music. That is the link I think, so I trusted him to lead the charge and it turned out great I think. Out Autumn/Winter time this year with a 30-date tour that just fell into place quite coincidentally.

Del: Have you always been interested in fashion too?

SE: Yes a good pair of Shoes, a good watch, and a pair of Levi 501`s and you can get away with anything. I still love the original Mid 60`s styles. My pals with shops in Brighton find them for me.

Del: You mentioned the upcoming 30-date tour there. Do you still love the live work?

SE: Yes definitely, but it hurts the bones a bit now! I have been singing for 52 years and that is a lot of gigs and miles. Last tour was in 2015/6 and took in 30,000 miles alone and that is not the counting one-nighters.

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Del: Finally, we are asking everyone this. What is your favourite Delicious Junction shoe?

SE: I like quite a few of them actually and think you guys do a great job. Actually I’ve got a question for you before you go. Where are my Brogues you promised me?

You’re cad sir! Thank you and guilty as charged!

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HERE COME THE GIRLSReady Steady Girls the book has probably been 60 years in the making. The shadowy world of the as yet undefined teenager gave rise to a myriad of tribes of like-minded souls; some fleeting, shackled to their era, some forever lost in the mists of time and some, like the Modernists, that have defied the ties of the age and to this day ‘Mod’ continues to define an instant and near mystical coolness, truly putting ‘style’ into ‘lifestyle’.

From its nebulous beginnings in the latter part of the 50’s the peacock male’s rise into the conscious of the nation has been well documented. The Mod movement as it became known was synonymous with style, soul, Italian scooters, amphetamines and an all-encompassing twenty-four-hour lifestyle. It’s pursuit of Modernism was exacting and meritocratic, and its embracing of wider non-British culture was a direct challenge to the establishment within its Isle’s.

The boys however were not alone. Perhaps fitting for a movement that was so very hard to define and that existed under the radar for so many years, an even greater revolution was happening within its own ranks. The boys among their number threatened to subvert the class system, the girls challenged on a whole other level; and when the boys descended into tawdry uniformed beach fights the baton was picked up by the girls with their own unique styles and individual challenges to the societal norm.

Realising that there was a voice needing to be heard, three years ago author Ian Snowball began interviewing female Mods trying to define what being a Mod gives them as women and what being a woman gives them as Mods. Reflecting its global reach

and pan-generational appeal Ian interviewed women from across the world and of all ages. Some 18 months into the project Ian got together with fellow author, stylist and man-about-town; Mark Baxter whose little black-book was plundered to bring in some true giants of the Mod-world; from Mary Quant to Sandy Sarjeant. Together with a treasure trove of unseen photographs the concept was pitched to a number of initially interested publishers who all failed ultimately to grasp the nettle. Knowing they had the makings of something genuinely special they approached author, publisher and long-time Modernist Jason Brummell to put into a more book like format with a review of it being self-published.

The book now entitled Ready Steady Girls was re-written by Jason and through his contacts on the scene managed to collate even more oral histories of those women on the front line together with yet more unique photographic gold. All three compilers were determined to produce a book that reflected the style and the élan of the subject matter. Producing such a high-end product wasn’t going to be cheap, and adding into the mix the highly skilled design team from Karma Creative (responsible for the highly successful About the Young Idea Jam exhibitions) an initial figure of £10,000 was needed to just get the books into being.

The advantage of three compilers meant a three-pronged media approach and having decided on Kickstarter as the way to crowd-fund the project the team had just 60 days to raise the required finances. The book now a limited edition of 1000 numbered copies made its target with days to spare and enjoyed pre-sales of some 40% of the books.

The book was launched in London at the beginning of October with guest Sandy Sarjeant along with many contributors to the book in attendance and was an instant success, selling out its limited run in just six weeks. Once again reflecting its international appeal the books sold to all corners of the globe and to universal acclaim. The team are hoping to follow up the book with a film with the same ethos and again giving a similarly stylistic platform to these most cool of revolutionaries.

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Del: What sort of music were you listening to when growing up?

DJ: I grew up listening to music from different places with family and with my own music collection. There was both the music where my family are from, Dominica, creole music and as my parents moved to East London in 1966 as children, the rock n roll and soul from 70s were around too. I used to go to record stores and find a lot of music on the internet which helped a lot with allowing me to hear the music which I wouldn’t hear from anywhere else around me. As long as I can remember I was always listening to Gangsta Rap, Blues, Soul, and Rock n Roll from artists like Eazy E, Tupac, Howlin’ Wolf, Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Captain Beefheart, Funkadelic, there are so many, my library is massive. Also I’d hear local, East London music on Pirate Radio playing UK Garage and Grime. It seems like as long as I can remember I’ve listened to any kind of music I like, no matter what the genre it may fall under, having said that I always without a doubt return to rock n roll music.

Del: Who was influencing the early choices?

DJ: There was always music playing from the house to the car but as I was by myself a lot so I’d say I leaned towards anything that sounded good even if I didn’t know anyone else listening to it.

Del: When did you learn to play the guitar?

DJ: I got my guitar, yes I gave it a name White Chocolate it’s exactly the same colour, when I was about 16 and played my first show within the month. It would have been great if I started earlier but I had no desire to play what I was hearing other people play so I went back in the years of my music library and realised it was the instrument I could hear in so much music that I loved. When I first got my guitar, as it was such an expensive item I felt that I better be able to play well, as soon as possible. I played it every minute I could, rarely sleeping, going into school with bloody hands from bending the strings as far as the neck could handle and not knowing how to use a guitar pick at the time. I was listening to Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli and attempting to play both parts

at the same time, all by ear, which I learnt to do when I played the piano. It took a week to teach myself ‘guitar’. I remember going into a guitar shop on Denmark Street West London, hearing people play those ‘guitar classics’ and vowed to myself never to play those songs, I still haven’t. The goal was to play live, so I thought if I spend the time playing what I want to hear then I’ll never need to play those songs and it’ll be a shorter time for me to be able to perform what I want.

Del: Was to be a full time musician always the aim?

DJ: Music seemed like something I could do where I didn’t have to play a role or anything a ‘job’ would have given at the time. Playing music was just something that I did, so for some reason I didn’t really look at it as a career. Once I had finished school I thought to stay in London but do something productive so I went to Central Saint Martins, which was my ‘gap year’ as I had already been accepted to study Architecture. Once I graduated from my Architecture studies, during which, I’d just keep my guitar on me, literally, whilst working, my computer was the slowest thing going. Well… barely going. The option to tour then sign a record deal with Domino Records came about when I returned to London. It was a case of going through with that or working in an Architect’s office fully knowing I could be playing music and most likely regretting not at least trying, no half stepping, I went with the music.

Del: Name your top 5 guitarists?

DJ: Eddie Hazel, Garry Shider, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Django Reinhardt, Zoot Horn Rollo. My top 5 guitarists probably changes every few weeks, it can be from how someone’s playing has changed the way I look at playing the guitar to how often I listen to them, but these are the guitarists I’ve been returning to.

Del: How did The Bohicas come to be?

DJ: We went to the same high school and were into playing the same kind of music.

Del: Interesting name, can you shed some light on its origin?

DJ: It means to brace yourself, a military term, I think after trying to come up with a name you just have to pick one and keep the important part moving, the music… well to a certain point.

Del: You’ve now moved on from the group, what is next for you?

DJ: Already, the music I’ve recorded recently has spoken to me much stronger and more urgently than anything I’ve done before. My music is the first time anyone will hear my voice as a lead instrument. I’ve never entertained the idea of doing just one thing, I’ve recognised my strengths and whether it’s my design or photography work, my ‘music world’ is the natural place for all of what I’m about to come together.

Del: Any big plans musically for 2017?

DJ: Writing and recording. At some point I’ll have to get some of that out into the world and play to people. I’ve always kept my music and not played it for anyone, or I have it’d be without them knowing, but right now I think it’s more important that my work is out there. I’ve toured a lot previously and it’s been a while since I’ve played to an audience so I know that when it comes to touring my own music, which I’m yet to do, I could play every night for as long as possible. I definitely know the feeling that needs to happen when my music is out of my hands and out there so I won’t settle for anything less, everything else is the bonus. How it’s received, I have no part in, I just know that if my intensions are solid, what’s put into it is right, I’m rolling.

Del: What styles in the Delicious Junction range catch your eye?

DJ: I like, the Brummell Weave and Ace Punch Tassel loafers and since I’ve pretty much religiously worn Brogue Boots for years I appreciate them especially when they are made well, they can last the miles and miles I travel, so I gravitate to the Landslide 2 Brogue Boots.

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