Whitehaven Festival, Cumbria – Jun 3rd
Simon added to the lineup supporting the Charlatans

Nat’l Scooter / Mod Rally – Isle of Wight – Aug 25th
Simon at the Balcony Bar, Ryde Seafront, support by The Chords

Hercules Hall – Portmeirion – Oct 25th
Simon returns to the great location!

The Factory – Porth – Oct 26th
A stop in South Wales at the place formerly known as ‘The Pop Factory’

Dingwalls – London – Solo Acoustic – Nov 8th
Supporting Ian McNabb!!

As Simon posted on Facebook:

That’s it folks! My Secret Weapon tour is over. Amazing gig at The Vic in Swindon. Brilliant venue, superb sound system and wonderful listening crowd. A great way to end my tour. I have to thank everyone involved…. The stunning musicians:… Phil Spalding, Tony Lowe and Greg Pringle. Mark Biddington my guitar tech and stage hand, Janie Townshend, my wife for selling CD’s, Cheryl Stringall for filming and last but definitely not least, Shaun Walker my agent / manager for making it all happen on time and under budget. I actually made some money, too… which was a bonus.

I really can’t say how enjoyable the whole thing has been, although gruelling hard work at times; flying between Turin, Trieste, Birmingham, Paris and London in order to do the Daltrey / Tommy tour in the same time frame, I have loved every minute. I realise that I can no longer neglect my own music. Playing my own songs is where I get my real, pure satisfaction. I am so excited about the future. I already have some cool festivals, and shows to announce in the next few days and a new video / single to release very soon. There are exciting times ahead.

I should also say thanks to Mark Brzezicki and Mike Peters from Big Country / The Alarm for coming to Portmeirion (Mark also at the Tropic, Ruislip) and joining me on a few songs. Thanks also to all the support acts along the way and my sponsors, Pete from Modrophenia, Lambretta and Delicious Junction. Also, a big thank you to Kathy Van Tassell for keeping my website updated as and when news and updates came in.

Finally, I want to thank you, the fans for the support you have given me and the fantastic reaction to the new CD, Looking Out Looking In. We sold loads along the way and I’m sure it’s not going to stop. The music, new and old, has been so well received.

Oh, and thanks so much for the cake, Shaun (supplied by Slice Of Imagination). That, with a cup of hot, steaming tea rounded the whole tour off beautifully. I am going to bed now, in my own bed and I expect I will sleep for a week…. My body aches and I’m knackered but I’m totally fulfilled.

- a special place:

Special Guests:

Mark Brzezicki (Big Country) & Mike Peters (The Alarm):

AND as if that’s not enough - Filming took place for use in the brand new video:

“Forever And A Day”

View it – Like it – SHARE IT!

Luckily for those who could not attend, “highnumber13″ captured some great moments! He even put together a playlist of the typical setlist start to finish plus bonus clips on a special Simon Townshen UK Tour YouTube playlist
Here is COME BACK  -

And the band in action – captured by String!

In June this year Simon Townshend will be releasing a video single entitled ‘Typically English’. He would like the video for the song to celebrate everything ‘Typically English’ in this Jubilee year.

So why are we telling you?

We would like you, his fans and nearest and dearest to capture on video what ‘Typically English’ means to you, everything from Red London buses, fish and chips, punks, mods, piers, scooters, flags right through to your Nan having a cup of tea in the sun and everything inbetween. All you need is a camera that can shoot in HD and film what ‘Typically English’ means to you, or what it has ever meant to you. We ‘d also love to include your footage from the hot summer of 76 or the Silver Jubilee of 77 or the mod revival of 79 or any other nostalgia trip you would care to share for inclusion.

Send us the footage and we will do the rest.
But be quick- deadline is the end of April.

For further details on how to get involved contact:

deckthree@googlemail.com

” … playing catchy, powerful songs played from the heart.”

“…  it was rock as it should be, solid and strong with pumped up melody and hard hitting lyrics.”

true dat!

Mark Brzezicki - Ruislip ©2012 Deb Wakeford

Check out the full selection of photos by Deb Wakeford in the Photos section.

Photos were posted on the 3 Aces Scooter Club’s Facebook page by Glen Burnham – THANKS!

Eel Pie Club shots from Deb Wakeford
Eel Pie Club shots from Alan Barnes
Koola Club shots from Deb Wakeford and Kathy V.
Devonport Guildhall shots from Deb Wakeford and Kathy V.
Mama Stones pics from Deb Wakeford and Kathy V.
Shoreham shots from Deb Wakeford

Eel Pie Shots from Deb Wakeford

Eel Pie CLub shots from Alan Barnes

Koola Club shots-Deb Wakeford & Kathy V.

Devonport Guildhall shots - Kathy V & Deb Wakeford

Mama Stones pics - Deb Wakeford & Kathy V.

Shoreham photos from Deb Wakeford

An amazing night at the Eel Pie Club, Twickenham!
Opening support came from the very talented Mollie Marriott.

Mollie Marriott - by Deb Wakeford 2012-03-07

Mollie Marriott - by Deb Wakeford 2012-03-07

Mollie Marriott - by Deb Wakeford 2012-03-07

Simon and crew took to the stage for a blistering set!

Tony Lowe - ©2012 Deb Wakeford

Simon Townshend - ©2012 Deb Wakeford

Phil Spalding - ©2012 Deb Wakeford

Simon Townshend Band - ©2012 Deb Wakeford

Simon and Phil by Deb Wakeford

Simon Townshend Band - ©2012 Deb Wakeford

Thanks for the photos Deb!

STAY – filmed on the night by kathy v

(thanks for use of the camcorder John!)