Thank you for a wonderful performance. Over 20,000 people were there on the night, with a TV audience of 3 million. It was brilliant.” (Zap Productions).

“One of the 10 best events this year” (The Independent).

“The Railing Stains recapture the excitement of the early 60’s” (Peter Hepple, The Stage).

“Whenever I use The Railing Stains, it’s guaranteed to be a great gig, and 100% professional” (Johnny Mans Agency)

“Just like the real thing - fantastic Musicians” (Sir Norman Wisdom O.B.E).

“Authentic…….and a Great Band” (Paul Shed, Celebration Time Entertainments)

“ I doubt whether you would find a better gig in Brighton this year” (David Whittington – Royal Oak 1800 Club).

“ You certainly got American Express rocking and I’ve had loads of requests to get you back”
(Samantha Self, Amex Club Manager).

“Whether playing with my own outfit the Downliners Sect, the late, great Art Wood, or the Eel Pie Allstars, it has always been a pleasure to work with the Railing Stains. Highly professional, hard driving, and truly entertaining, the Railing Stains are a tribute band par excellence” (Don Craine).
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Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, hello exciting pop video

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US coverage of David Blaine story

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Daily Express July '99 (John McKentie) Article written following worlwide coverage, and the band featuring on TV.

Fans' naked tribute to dead Stone Brian

Unlike Mick Jagger and the other increasingly craggy Rolling Stones, age has not withered Brian Jones. Thirty years after the tragic, early death of the group's original mop-haired guitarist, the milestone anniversary has been marked in a somewhat macabre fashion.

Friends and fans jumped naked into the swimming pool where Brian, aged 27,  drowned in 1969. On Saturday they gathered at his former mansion, Cotchford Farm in Hertfield, for the landmark anniversary.  After much revelry I can reveal, dozens of partygoers jumped into the pool. Millionaire Alister John, who moved into the property two years after Jones' death, hosted the private bash. Music was provided by the Railing Stains, the cover band for whom Jones' first love, Pat Andrews, provides backing vocals. Lead singer Bob Ward, one of the few not to join the impromptu dip, tells me:

"It was like a Bond film. Mick Jagger couldn't have laid on a better spread. When everyone jumped into the pool, all you could hear was laughter which, for me, was very fitting.
It was a rock and roll night, the ultimate accolade." 

It was an emotional occasion for Andrews, 54. At the tender age of 16 she had fallen for the future rocker in their home town of Cheltenham. A year later she had borne him a son, Mark, but agonisingly she was unable to attend Brian's funeral, a grievance which has always rankled.

"My lift let me down at the very last minute and there was no way I could have got there in time," she recalls. "It was horrendous, in fact I would have committed murder that day

"But Alister's invitation to us on Saturday was perhaps fate's way of allowing me to pay homage to Brian. I know it all happened 30 years ago but when you've experienced a loss, you know that the years don't always heal.

"For the first 10 years, I tried to forget I didn't listen to any Stones tunes or anything like that. But in the end, I realised that you have to confront your ghosts. Besides, having Mark is like still being around Brian, he looks so similar and has all the same mannerisms. I couldn't forget Brian, even if I wanted to."
Evening Argus Review from Sell-out gig at the brighton Centre (5/3/00)
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Railing Stains were the first band to go live worldwide from the Gloucester Night Club on the internet - a compliment in itself!
 

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Evening Argus Review for Brighton Centre gig - March 3rd 2000 (with the Downliners Sect and guest star Art Wood)

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Amex Club
American Express, Brighton		 Just a note to say thanks you again for a great show on Friday. You certainly got the staff of Am Ex rocking and I've had loads of requests to get you back to the Club as soon as possible.
We were really impressed with the quality of the music and the huge effort you all put in to guarantee a really exciting performance. Most of all it was great to work with such a good natured and easy going group of people.

Best wishes

Samanthe Self
Amex Club Manager