Lights, Camera.........SPARTAN

The Fat Ox
saw the launch of the all new spartan backdrop and lights, Kev and Garry have been trying out some new lights to bring a new edge to the Spartan gigs, and create a more 'rock' atmosphere.The Fat Ox was to be the test, and we are happy to report that they were a huge success.
The night was not free from minor troubles though, as after unpacking the drum kit Mick realised that he was a drum short.
So thanks to Greame of the Alley Cats for the lend of a tom-tom, we managed to get sorted in time and started the set.Kev dropped a few newer tunes into the set to keep us on our toes and everyone crossed their finger during 'Wayward Son' By Kansas as this was only it's second live performance.
We had a great night at the Fat Ox and were pleased to say the place was packed to the gills. Only a few weeks to go and we will be back there again at the end of August.

Cancer Research 2009

Like being at Glastonbury.....
Rain nearly stopped it all before it had even started, but in true British fashion the guys at Cancer Research were not going down without a fight.The bands started from 5pm with Axis, followed by Special Needz ( cheers to Scott for the lend of the gear).Then Free & Company took to the stage, after a quick set up it was time to be SPARTAN-ISED.
We had decided to go for an 'Old School' set with some good old tunes to keep the rain off, we opened with 'Tie ya mother down' and in true festival mode the crowd went wild the songs came thick and fast after that White Room, Black Night and By the way made an appearance.
The time just went and before we knew where we were it was last song time, the now Traditional 'Where's ya mamma Gone' sing along was dropped in as a segway to our last number Down to the Doctors( which we thought was to be our last) but we could not leave without at least one encore so we ended with Wishing Well.
The highlight of the gig was watching Mick climb on the back of the drum kit, only to be met by Phil climbing up the front of it which resulted a strange guitar/drumstick playing end to our set.
Spartan would like to thanks the following people for all their help on the day Bill & Jean and the Cancer Research road crew, Barry ( & the sound guys ) for making us sound great, Axsis, Special Needz, Free & Company and Floyd 2, & the Spartan Army out in full force who all played their part in raising money for such a great , under funded cause.

For a full review of the day see the link from the Cancer Research website>