Secret Affair, The Chords UK, The Lambrettas

Secret Affair (Ian Page, Dave Cairns, Dennis Smith & Seb Shelton) formed in 1978 from their previous incarnation as the “power pop” band New Hearts.

In a period of a little over two years, they posted five releases in the UK Singles Chart, and released three albums. The debut single “Time For Action” sold over 200,000 copies and reached number 13 in the UK chart, putting them at the forefront of the mod revival movement.

Since the late 70's Chris Pope has been a front-runner in the world of singer songwriters.

Now back recording & gigging with The Chords UK with an EP out Autumn 2015 followed by an album Spring 2016.

The Lambrettas came into being in the late 70s. The original members were Doug Sanders, Paul Wincer, Mark Ellis and Jez Bird.

Their first gig was on Hastings Pier, and promoter Peter Haines offered them management.

After a few months of gigs they were signed to Elton John’s Rocket Records and released their first single Go Steady

They are most remembered for their second single Poison Ivy, and their album Beat Boys in the Jet Age. Both spent a few months in the charts.