The Barry “The Fish” Melton Band are appearing at Dimbola Museum & Galleries on SUNDAY 27th JULY – THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!!
Barry “The Fish” Melton was the co-founder of Country Joe and the Fish, one of the most influential groups to come from the San Francisco scene. In May 1967, their debut album, “Electric Music For The Mind & Body” was a chart success and still consistently appears in lists of the top psychedelic albums ever made. It’s never been out of print.
In 1967 – the “Summer of Love” – Country Joe and the Fish played the Monterey Pop Festival, as did The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Mamas and Papas, Otis Redding, Simon and Garfunkel, The Steve Miller Band and The Jefferson Airplane . After a superb performance they were in great demand worldwide. Their most famous appearance was at 1969’s historic Woodstock Festival when they played before a staggering HALF A MILLION people!
At Dimbola, Barry Melton will be on lead guitar and vocals, with Natalie Martel from Canada and Stephane Missri from Paris on vocals and guitar too. On keyboards and occasional guitar and vocals we have Rob Beckinsale, and on bass guitar Steve Browning, an ex member of top U.K psychedelic rock band The Pretty Things. Steve and Rob have wowed audiences at Dimbola before, as part of Greg Douglass’ band – Greg was the guitarist for The Steve Miller Band. On drums will be Bernie Fox, who has toured with many American blues legends including Jimmy Witherspoon and Eric Bibb.
This gig is NOT to be missed – they may not pass this way again!!! Tickets are just £10 and are available from Dimbola by phoning us on 01983 756814
Unlike Woodstock Festival, space is limited, so you are advised to book in advance.
Tickets may be available on the door on the night but please try and phone ahead so we can ensure enough chairs are available.
Drinks will be served from 6:30pm with music starting at 7pm. There will be a 15 minute interval.