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Probably the best ukulele based, close harmony, 'Madness' tribute duo in the whole world.
2020 has been tough on many of us for reasons we all know, but today Matt released the acoustic version of what would’ve been this year’s Bed & Breakfast Men Christmas single “Don’t Give Up on Christmas”, an upbeat tune with words of hope and encouragement to see us through the festive season.
So make yourself comfy and click the link above to listen, and remember – don’t give up on Christmas (no, no, no).
– Ryan
Its time to step into the Limelight.
The Playhouse Theatre has opened its doors to the Bed & Breakfast Men for showings of their new production ‘Limelight’, starring Matt & Nicholas Holt, Chezzer Chesney, Karl Overend, and many more recognisable faces.
Purchase your download in aid of CLIC Sargent, children’s cancer charity, here:
http://www.mglmedia.tv/limelight
Filmed at The Playhouse Cinema Leicester, The Dublin Castle Camden, and The House of Fun, Butlin’s Minehead.
Limited edition CD also available.
Ryan
Today, Sunday 4th of February is World Cancer Day, an international event to raise awareness of cancer and how important it is that we do everything we can to prevent it.
Here’s a message from Matt about The Bed & Breakfast Men’s support of cancer charities:
““It’s fitting that this year’s Mad Chat charity of choice is CLIC Sargent Cancer charity as our Ukulele duo has its roots in our early incarnation as “The Lonesome Pines” when we busked for a Saturday every year in aid of Cancer Research. It’s something we got the idea for when Suggs promoted “Busking for Cancer” a few years back. The Lonesome Pines morphed into The Bed & Breakfast Men but our aim is the same to sing the songs we love and raise money for a cause that’s close to our hearts, fund raising should be “fun” after all. It was great to hear that Lee Thompson also supports CLIC sargent and was happy to be on board for our last charity single… We are hoping he’s up for the next one, too. So Keep Moving folks and together we can Compete with Cancer and kick it’s ass off the planet someday soon we hope.”
Today Matt and Nick have released a very fitting and encouraging Madness cover mash-up of ‘Keep Moving’ and ‘I’ll Compete’, first performed by Matt at the Mad Chatter’s Tea Party in November 2017.
As you know, the current Mad Chat charity cause is CLIC Sargent, a charity focused on helping young people diagnosed with cancer. Last Christmas the boys released their second charity single, ‘To the Moon (and Back Again)’ in aid of CLIC Sargent.
Thanks again to everyone who did their bit by buying either a CD, download, DVD, or special package – Over £700 was raised to help young people diagnosed with cancer.
– Ryan 🎩
Two more covers have been released before 2017 shuts up shop, including a favourite from ‘The Madness’ ‘Thunder and Lightning’
Also given the B&B treatment is Suggs’ tribute to Ian Dury ‘Oranges and Lemons Again’. One of my favourite Suggs tracks, featuring Jools Holland.
What was your favourite B&B Men cover of this year?
– Ryan 🎩
The new single by The Bed & Breakfast Men is out now!
Mr. Bed, Mr. Breakfast, and, wait – Who is Mr. Moon? Its the question on everyone’s mind. And now night has fallen, the moon is out, and all is finally revealed!
Despite problems seeming to arise at every turn, these fellas do not give up, and have pulled together a brilliant video for their new single, ‘To the Moon (and Back Again)’, which is now available to order, for Mad Chat’s new charity cause CLIC Sargent, who support young people fighting cancer.
There are a limited run of 100 CDs available, costing £5 (which includes UK P&P) sent via PayPal to info@mglmedia.tv . The ‘B Side’ (not actually a B side, just track 2, so don’t try playing it upside-down) is the first B&B hit ‘Dublin Castle’ which is song #0001 on the jukebox at the Dublin Castle herself.
I was lucky enough to be involved in this music video, and will be posting some exclusive BTS (behind the scenes) footage very soon!
– Ryan 🌜
Saturday the 11th of November was yet again Mad Chat’s “Mad Chatter’s Tea Party” charity gig at the Dublin Castle, Camden. This time The Bed & Breakfast Men were to perform along with the awesome ‘Ska Dogs’. Unfortunately Nick was too ill to perform, so Matt said “I’ll Compete” and “Keep Moving” and swiftly put together a one-man show.
Here’s a look at the photos I took of the set, sadly missing Nick. Scroll down to find the link to a video of the full set.
Matt recorded the full 60-minute set, which you can watch below (the thumbnail in which I make a rather aggressive appearance).
It wasn’t the same without you Nick, buddy, but Matt did us all proud.
– Ryan 🎩
Let’s have some fun tonight!
“Instruments!!!”
A fast-paced cover this week, Rockin’ in Ab originally by Bazooka Joe from Madness first album One Step Beyond.
So have a cup of tea, change your name, and put this record on.
– Ryan 🎩
Here are two new covers from our favourite musical duo.
Here’s La Luna, a single from Madness’ 2013 album ‘Oui Oui, Si Si, Ja Ja, Da Da’. One of their greatest hits available in their latest compilation album ‘Full House’.
Here’s a song I can relate to, a B&B request of mine from a while back. From the 1999 album ‘Wonderful’, co-written by Woody’s brother Nick Woodgate.
I’d also like to wish Nick all the best and a speedy recovery. Get well soon mate!
– Ryan 🎩
A new song by The Bed & Breakfast Men that has already touched the hearts of many.
Its here! The Bed & Breakfast Men have released an acoustic version of their new original single titled ‘To the Moon (and Back Again)’. A song that has already touched the hearts of many.
The full studio recording should be out by the end of the year. I for one can’t wait to have it!
Well done to Matt and Nick for writing this, you must be bloomin’ proud of it.
What do you all think?
– Ryan 🌒
Here’s another ‘in case you missed it’ post, giving you three great covers for the price of one.
Mistakes
Mistakes is one of the darker Madness songs written by former member John Hasler. The B-Side to One Step Beyond.
White Heat
From Mad Not Mad written by Suggs and Carl.
Shadow on the House
One of my personal favourites, the B-Side to It Must Be Love.
Hope you all have a great week, look out for more posts throughout the week.
– Ryan 🎩
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