He left the group before their biggest success, 1976's "Arms of Mary", a No. The Brain/Hart composition "Single Girl" was released as the first single from the album, followed by the Nieve-composed "Arms Race" as the second single. Growing antipathy between Costello and Bruce Thomas contributed to the Attractions' first split in 1986, and the rift was exacerbated by what Costello felt was his unflattering portrayal in Thomas' 1990 book The Big Wheel. More than just an incredible live party band, Attraction is truly a unique special event experience. That would make our day.

Enjoyed every minute of your show and can't wait for next month when we get to do it all over again. [1] Later in 1977, Costello formed his own permanent backing band, the Attractions, consisting of Steve Nieve (born Steve Nason; keyboards and ukulele) from London, Bruce Thomas (bass guitar) from Stockton-on-Tees, and Pete Thomas (drums) from Sheffield. Another of our favorite places to play. I never cease to be amazed at the 60's magic that the band creates. Your playlist defines for us what a true 60's Carolina band should sound like. They consisted of Steve Nieve (keyboards and ukulele), Bruce Thomas (bass guitar), and Pete Thomas (drums). 5 UK hit and a No. In 1980, The Attractions recorded an album of their own, entitled Mad About The Wrong Boy. The group's lone album, Walls Have Ears, was produced by Bechirian and issued in 1982. The Attractions played on only one track, as well as the non-LP B-side "Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo", billed to 'The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions'. WAYNE CHURCH SAX AND VOCALS Labor Day at Memories Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, NC. We had an great time seeing and hearing you guys at Huey's in Graham last week. They recorded one further album as a group (1996's All This Useless Beauty) but split for good in 1996. Well kudos to you guys for making our fabulous vacation all the more fantastic at the Holiday Trav-L-Park in Emerald Isle last week. I heard a lot of people wanting to buy it last night. TAB at Raleigh, NC North Hills Beach Music Series. Thanks also for spending some time during the breaks traveling down memory lane with me... Hope to see you again soon.. Stan and Maria. Neither single charted. The full band made their studio recording debut with the March 1978 single "(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea". Danny Sykes, Johnny Cobb Ronnie Lee, Bogie Cates, Wayne Church. Later that same year Costello reunited with The Attractions to record the album Blood & Chocolate,[3] but this would prove to be the final Attractions release for several years. Dedicated to serving your event at the highest level, Attraction allows you to revel in your party from exactly where you should be: on the dance floor having the time of your life. Hodges Throckmorton and Stephanie Hebdon, Really enjoyed seeing and hearing you guys in Mt. TAB and The Original Drifters. Just 19 when he joined the group, Nason gained the stage name "Steve Nieve" (pronounced as "naive") from Ian Dury; while Elvis Costello & The Attractions were playing a series of concerts with Dury before they recorded their first single, Nason innocently asked Dury "What's a groupie?" They also released one album (and two associated singles) as an independent entity, without Costello, in 1980. Pete Thomas, who was born the same month as Costello, had recorded one album as a member of Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers. The Attractions Band 2011. The Williams Lake Reunion, 2009. The album featured original compositions by all three group members, and was produced by Roger Bechirian. Albums by Elvis Costello and The Attractions appeared regularly until 1984. Dury immediately dubbed Nason "Steve Naive", and the name stuck (although the spelling was altered.). Bruce Thomas was the oldest group member (29 when he joined), with the most professional experience prior to being an Attraction. You'll recognize me 'cause I'll be the one lugging the 200 pound "The Heeey Baby Days of Beach Music" book for you to autograph by your write-up. For releases by Elvis Costello & The Attractions, please see the Elvis Costello discography. That was special! Keep up the great work and see you soon. Airy last week at the Amphitheater. Thomas was also a member of Moonrider for their lone album in 1975, and recorded as a session musician for Al Stewart in the early to mid-seventies. We'll be staying at the campground. Medley: 6345789/Pride&Joy/Stubborn Kinda Fellow. They also released one album (and two associated singles) as an independent entity, without Costello, in 1980. You are professionals. Due to their frequent use of pseudonyms and their associations with Bechirian, The Attractions were widely - but erroneously - rumoured to have been behind Blanket of Secrecy (BoS), a synthpop trio recognised at the time only by the pseudonyms 'Tinker', 'Tailor' and 'Soldier'. With the Inmen Ltd. sound intact now, please consider adding the song "Little Girl" to your set. THE ATTRACTIONS BAND photos. 48 in 1973. The Attractions were an English backing band for the English new wave musician Elvis Costello between 1977 and 1986, and again from 1994 to 1996. See you again soon and we can't wait! The Attractions Band 2011. Our tenth anniversary at Duck's Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, SC, Labor Day at Memories Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, NC, Danny Sykes, Johnny Cobb Ronnie Lee, Bogie Cates, Wayne Church, Wayne Church, Johnny Cobb, Ronnie Lee, Danny Sykes, Medley: 6345789/Pride&Joy/Stubborn Kinda Fellow. band began to fall apart. Soooo excited!!! We particularly enjoy the fact that you guys play more of the soul classics (actual song lists from the 60's) , and less of the newer blues and boogie songs. From there, the Attractions backed Costello on all of his albums and singles until 1984, with the exception of "New Amsterdam" (1980), a solo single recorded by Costello. 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On that year's Goodbye Cruel World and its associated tour, The Attractions' keyboardist was billed as "Maurice Worm"; yet another pseudonym for Nason/Nieve. Thank you again, and we look forward to another great party with the Attractions Band! THE ATTRACTIONS BAND, a dance group. Can't wait to see you in Emerald Isle in August. New members tried to keep the band going but in a short time, the group known as "The Attractions Band", was no more. The Attractions were an English backing band for the English new wave musician Elvis Costello between 1977 and 1986, and again from 1994 to 1996. Tony singing"Lady Soul" at Duck's in North Myrtle Beach, SC. I think that you are great. Only Nason, who had classical training, had never recorded or played with a rock band before. Elvis Costello and the Attractions played live gigs as early as the summer of 1977, and a few live tracks were appended to the B-side of the Costello solo single "Watching The Detectives", issued in October 1977. You all did super. ATTRACTIONS: Our group thoroughly enjoyed seeing you and listening to your music New Year's Eve at the VFW in Swansboro, NC. In early 1986, Costello released King of America, billed to The Costello Show and made largely without the Attractions. Now that Tommy has been added back into the mix, your horn section (that was always second to none) has been elevated to an even higher mark. Heard a lot of great feed back, from people at the club. And Thank God I won't have to be carrying it again when we see you at the Muscadine Festival. These albums were rather awkwardly credited to "The Sutherland Brothers and Quiver"; Thomas played on the early recordings credited to this group, including the minor American hit "(I Don't Want to Love You But) You Got Me Anyway", which peaked at No. Thank you again, and we look forward to another great party with the Attractions Band! Steve Nieve wrote the music for several songs under the pseudonym "Norman Brain"; for these songs, his then-girlfriend Fay Hart provided lyrics, leading to a writing credit of "Brain/Hart". malibu 427 Whitsett, North Carolina. The Coachman And Four Club, in Bennetsville, SC was one of our favorite places to play in the Sixties. Years went by as the original members were busy, building their careers and families, but the love for playing music … Moreover, Stephanie and I are fortunate to have had The Attractions play and entertain us and our friends at our wedding party October 17, 2015. Oct 16 2012 4:29 AM We had an great time seeing and hearing you guys at Huey's in Graham last week. What a great band at Ducks last night. Bruce Thomas made a brief appearance with his former bandmates when the group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, but when Costello was asked why Thomas did not play with them at the event, he reportedly replied, "I only work with professional musicians."[5]. Everyone who attended our party enjoyed the quality of music. Nieve and Pete Thomas continued to back Costello through various touring and recording lineups, and are still members of his current backing group The Imposters. The short drive up from Whitsett was scenic and enjoyable. Guitarist Martin Belmont was briefly added to Attractions live line-up in 1981, but never recorded as an official member of the band. He had previously been a member of the band Quiver, who had released two albums on their own in 1971/72, as well as functioning as the backing band for several albums by The Sutherland Brothers. Hope that you get to come back. The two Thomases are unrelated. I never cease to be amazed at the 60's magic that the band creates. SCHEDULE. [4] Despite this, the original group reunited for several tracks on Costello's 1994 album Brutal Youth and toured together over the next two years. By the way I am Mitch's sister and I will help you guys in any way here at the beach. He did, however, make a guest appearance on the 1981 Elvis Costello and The Attractions single "From A Whisper to a Scream", which was also included on the album, Trust.[2]. Circa 1968 But Can anyone tell me where we were playing? Stan and Maria.


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