NewsLetter 3                   September 1, 2004 

Planet Rezillo Newsletter

Now then, Now Then, Guys n' Gals, it's newsletter time again, and, as it 'appens, Jo here is going to fix it for you to get all the latest 'gen', would you believe from thee Planet of the Rezilleau.
 
There has been a meeting of the committee, where it was decided that all present would be wearing grey trousers and that the following information would be imparted:
 
A new release!
As of late November/Early December, we have the expected CD release of the much requested, long awaited and tentatively titled: "Rezillos Radio Times" Album, which will consist of the two BBC John Peel (Shines The Name) Radio One sessions from the olden days of Platform Shoes and Safety Pins, PLUS a brand new session from the futuristic Twenty First Century that we are recording this week for a leading Scottish Radio Station! The Album will be released on the 'Damaged Goods' Label and should be available at all good record stores, and hopefully for download on one of the new on-line music websites such as the 'i-Tunes store'. Final track lusting ....I mean listing, hasn't been decided yet, but naturally we are very excited about this album, as it will be the first time we'll have released any of our new material! Expect more specific details in future "Planet Rezillo" newsletters that we anticipate to be out now each month until at least the end of the year.
 
Live dates
Having all gotten sick to death of sitting on our fat arses watching 'Big Brother' and 'Building The Dream', we've also decided that, seeing as how we'll soon have the "Rezillos Radio Times" to promote, it's time we trod the boards again. With that in mind we now have a confirmed engagement at The London 'Mean Fiddler' (formerly 'The Astoria 2' and the same venue as our last London date on 01/02/03, if youse can mind 'ay that ken) Tickets are on sale as you read, so 'Get in There!'  Our last show at the Mean Fiddler was an absolute Gas, the huge turn out and vibrant attitude of the crowd completely blew us away, and it still blows me away just to think of it. Yessiree we'd all love another helping of that! So book early to avoid disappointment. There will hopefully be another couple of UK dates around the same time, but nothing is confirmed as yet, so watch this space for news updates.
 
Thunderbirds Are Gone!
Hands up all those who thought the new 'Thunderbirds' film was shit? (apart from 'Parker'). But don't worry, wait for the upcoming 'Team America', a movie from the makers of 'South Park' which looks like being a belter. -check out the trailers on-line.
 
And America is the place 'Team Rezillo' are hoping to re-visit in the not too distant future, as we are in the process of planning another tour of the Colonies hopefully for around March/April of next year, in the year 2005 ....If man is still alive ...If woman can survive, They may find .......Yesss 'Big Brother' 5. Again more details in future issues of The 'Planet Rezillo Newsletter' (Phew, I nearly lost it there on that 'Zager & Evans' thing)
 
The most imminent event in the Rezilloid calendar will affect the entire fabric of the Rezillo universe itself, as Planet Rezillo i.e. www.rezillos.com. is getting a major overhaul, which Science and Engineering Officers; Lt. M. Percival and Lt. R.McIntyre tell us will look really top notch with new layouts and significant new content. We don't want to give too much away just yet, but 'tune in' to 'Planet Rezillo' around the beginning of September to catch the grand unveiling!
 
Also look out for some Fan Club 'special offers' and maybe more competitions in the weeks to follow (winners of the last competition will be contacted in the near future). And please do feel free to e-mail us with your views and suggestions (mail@rezillos.com), as the website will be constantly evolving over time, and we'd like to present you with the kinds of content that you'd all like to see.
 
Other news
A couple of other dates for the diary that are worth mentioning are; Friday, October 29th, When former Bassman William Mysterious will be performing his especially entertaining solo show, supporting '999' at the 'Citrus Club' in Grindlay Street, Edinburgh (check with venue for further details). And also on Saturday, September 25th, this year of our Lord 2004, when i'll be doing a wee DJ spot for the 'Jailhouse' Rock Club in Teviot Row Edinburgh. It's been a long time since I manned the 'Wheels of Steel', so Pete Tong or Roger Sanchez I definitely aint. Incidently, this same Venue was the setting of "The Rezillos" first ever public performance!
 
And finally, on behalf of the whole band, (mind 'ay us?)* and all those involved with maintaining our little universe, thank you all most sincerely for your continued patience, interest and enthusiasm throughout what's been a difficult year for us. And now that we are finally in the process, -of makin' some progress, -bringing recreation with the mostess' we certainly hope it will be worth the wait. You have all really helped to keep things going here. And we look forward to seeing youse all again soon!
 
Ah've got blisters on me fingers!
 
Jo

 

* "mind 'ay us?"; Scottish colloquialism, means "Do You Remember Us?"