Rowland has informed us that The 501s will not be performing at the St. Luke’s Hospice Vintage Fair on Saturday 19th any more.
501s at St Luke’s Vintage Spectacular
Rowland’s band The 501s will be playing a set at the St. Luke’s Hospice Vintage Spectacular on Saturday 19th March, onstage about noon. Also appearing is 40s/50s singer Violet Rae. There will also be over 25 vintage stalls and a tearoom.
The event is taking place from 10am-4pm at the Basildon Sports Centre, click here for a Streetmap. Admission is £3 for adults, £1.50 for concessions.
She Never Came by Jim Sadler
Jim has posted a new song on his YouTube channel called “She Never Came”. Please watch and share:
Discography update
We’ve added details of Rowland’s band The 501s’ CD, and also updated the details of Jim’s YouTube channel.
501s Welcome Club photos
The 501s played at The Welcome Club in Stanford last night.
Mike was there and met up with Rowland for the first time in ages:
The 501s have more gigs coming up, check out their Facebook page for more details.
501s at The Welcome Club
Rowland and The 501s will be playing a gig at The Welcome Club, Stanford-le-Hope on Saturday 23rd Jan, doors 8pm.
The club is at 1 Victoria Road, click here for a Streetmap.
For more information, follow the event page on Facebook.
Merry Christmas!
We wish all of our fans a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
No Sleep ’til Luna Club full video online
We’ve now uploaded the No Sleep ’til Luna Club film in one piece to our YouTube channel. Watch it here.
Night Of The Crabs – The Musical!
We once had the idea of adapting Guy N. Smith’s book “Night Of The Crabs” into a rock opera, but never got round to it. However, we’ve just discovered someone else has done it! Thanks to E. O. Higgins (no relation) for finding this. Listen online here.
501s gig on Friday
Rowland’s new band The 501s have a gig this Friday 28th at Ambleside Social Club, Ableside Drive, Southend, SS1 2UP. Doors are at 7:30, £5 entry. Click here for a map.
They also have more gigs coming up soon, check their Facebook page for info.


