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Damned Associated - Miscellaneous Live Performances
This list is not intended to be a definitive list of shows by Damned or ex-Damned members - instead, some of the noteworthy projects by Rat Scabies & Dave Vanian, during periods away from The Damned, that have not been listed elsewhere on these pages.
2009-2013
Brian James and Rat Scabies (together)
Rat Scabies and Brian James have continued appearing together in recent years. Initial performances included supporting the Eagles of Death for 2 dates in November 2009 and appearing at The Legendary Labour Club during February 2010. During 2012 they toured extensively under the billing 'Scabies & James play Damned Damned Damned' (first show being 3 March 2012 at the Hog and Hosper in Pontypool, Wales). Initially the band included bassist Austpig from Flat Pigs and vocalist Chex from Murder of Crows. By June of 2012, Texas Terri Bomb had taken over vocal duties. Although a planned US tour for April and May of 2012 was cancelled, they have also played shows outside the UK - noteably Japanese shows in June 2012 and a Belgium show during October of the same year. Further shows are planned for 2013.
Brian James, Rat Scabies, Mani and Casey Chaos
Thursday 6 July 2006 - 100 Club, Oxford
Set: New Rose, Help, Fan Club, I Fall, Born To Kill, Stab Your Back, Feel The Pain, Sick Of Being Sick, Fish, See Her Tonite, 1 Of The 2, Neat Neat Neat, I Feel Alright.
Comments: This event was a collaboration between artists to cellabrate the anniversary of The Damned's first performance, at the 100 Club, 30 years earlier. Support from The Sex Pistols Experience and TV Smith.
2005
DKT/MC5 (with guest appearance from Dave Vanian)
Tuesday 14 June 2005 - Zodiac, Oxford
Comments: Advertising at the time indicated that Dave Vanian was to be a guest of DKT/MC5 along with Handsome Dick Manitoba and Gilby Clarke, though for reasons unexplained he did not appear.
Monday 13 June 2005 - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
Comments: Advertising at the time indicated that Dave Vanian was to be a guest of DKT/MC5 along with Handsome Dick Manitoba and Gilby Clarke, though for reasons unexplained he did not appear.
Sunday 12 June 2005 - Donnington Park (Download Festival)
Comments: Advertising at the time indicated that Dave Vanian was to be a guest of DKT/MC5 on the Snicker's Stage along with Handsome Dick Manitoba and Gilby Clarke, though for reasons unexplained he did not appear.
Saturday 11 June 2005 - Luckau, Germany (Berlinova Festival)
Comments: Advertising at the time indicated that Dave Vanian was to be a guest of DKT/MC5 along with Handsome Dick Manitoba and Gilby Clarke, though for reasons unexplained he did not appear.
2004
MC5 (with guest appearance from Dave Vanian)
Sunday 8 August - Zepp, Osaka, Japan (Sonic Festival)
Comments: Dave Vanian joined the band on stage to sing 'Tonight'.
Saturday 7 August - Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan (Sonic Festival)
Comments: Dave Vanian was advertised to guest with the MC5 at Tokyo on their tour schedule - however, this appearance did not take place.
2003
MC5 (with guest appearance from Dave Vanian)
13 March 2003 - 100 Club, London
Comments: Dave Vanian sang lead vocals for 'Tonight', 'Looking At You' and 'High School'. Available on the 'Sonic Revolution - A Celebration of The MC5 DVD'.
1996
The Misfits (featuring Dave Vanian)
March 15 1996 Miscellany page update with- Rio's Bradford
Comments: Rumours abounded about DV fronting the Misfits. DV turned down the offer, but this gig was advertised as The Misfits featuring Dave Vanian.
1992
Rene Berg
Saturday 30 May 1992 - The Marquee, London
Set: unknown.
Comments: Advertising for the time showed this gig as Rene Berg featuring Bernie Torme & Rat Scabies with support from Ragweed.
1988
The Stink Insects
Saturday 7 May 1988 - Klubfoot, Clarendon Hotel Ballroom, London
Set: unknown.
Comments: Advertising for the time showed this gig as Voodoo Child with special guests - Ozric Tentacle, Stink Insects (featuring Rat Scabies & Brian James) and Zoodoll.
1983
Foxes & Rats
Friday 18 March 1983 - Greyhound, Fulham, London
Set: unknown.
1982
Foxes & Rats
24 to 28 July 1982 – (Alice And The Mad Hatters Summer Rock Ball)
Trewillis Farm, CoverackSet: unknown.
Comments: Precise date unknown, likely to have been a Sunday.
1981
Foxes & Rats
June 1981 - Stonehenge
Set: unknown.
DamnedDeadSham Band
Wednesday 10 June - The Basement Bar, Clarendon Hotel, London
Set: Sonic Reducer, Borstal Breakout, Neat Neat Neat, Get It On, Sick of Being Sick, I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night), Pills, Ain't Nothing To Do, New Rose, If The Kids Are United, Sonic Reducer.
Comments: A Damned gig that wasn't actually The Damned. Gig advertised as The Damned... One-off special featuring Rat Scabies, Brian James, Stiv Bators, Kermit and special guests plus 2 support bands. Unclear where the name DamnedDeadSham Band came from... other advertising?
The Satellites (with Rat Scabies)
Friday 27 February 1981 - Acklam Hall, London
Set: unknown.
The Germans (with Rat Scabies)
Thursday 19 February 1981 - Hope & Anchor, Islington, London
Set: unknown.
The Satellites (featuring Rat Scabies)
Friday 30 January 1981 - The Basement Bar, Clarendon Hotel, London
Set: unknown.
1979
Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers
Wednesday 27 June 1979 - Mudd Club, New York City
Set: Chatterbox, Pipeline, Chinese Rocks, Too Much Junkie Business, London Boys, All By Myself, Let Go, Do You Love Me, Seven Day Week, MIA, Born To Lose, One Track Mind, I Wanna Be Loved, Bright Lights Big City, Just Because I'm White, I Can Tell, Great Big Kiss, Keep A Knockin', Tears On My Pillow, Can't Sit Down.
Comments: Rat Scabies joined the band on Stage to play on 'Keep A Knockin', 'Tears On My Pillow' and 'Can't Sit Down'.
1978
White Cats (featuring Rat Scabies)
Tuesday 18 July 1978 - Dingwall's, London
Set: unknown.
Sunday 16 July 1978 - Nashville, London
Set: unknown.
Doctors of Madness (featuring Dave Vanian)
Tuesday 2 May 1978 - Top Rank, Sheffield
Set: unknown.
Sunday 30 April 1978 - Top Rank, Sheffield
Set: unknown.
Friday 28 April 1978 - Eric's, Liverpool
Set: unknown.
Sunday 23 April 1978 - Top Rank, Sheffield
Set: unknown.
Comments: Probable error or rearranged, as April & May gigs also advertised.
Sunday 23 April 1978 - Pavilion, Hemel Hempstead
Set: unknown.
Friday 21 April 1978 - St. John's College, York
Set: unknown.
Comments: Support from The Jermz.
Thursday 20 April 1978 - Rock Garden, Middlesbrough
Set: unknown.
Wednesday 19 April 1978 - Barbarella's, Birmingham
Set: unknown.
Tuesday 18 April 1978 - 'F' Club, Leeds
Set: unknown.
Monday 17 April 1978 - Outlook, Doncaster
Set: unknown.
Saturday 15 April 1978 - Triad Centre, Bishops Stortford
Set: unknown.
Friday 14 April 1978 - Penthouse, Scarborough
Set: unknown.
Tuesday 11 April 1978 - Rafters, Manchester
Set: unknown.
Monday 10 April 1978 - Marquee, London
Set: unknown.
Sunday 2 April 1978 - Marquee, London
Comments: It is unclear how many numbers Dave Vanian sang on - he was not on stage for the entire gig. He is known to have sang 'Don't Panic England' during the main set, and around a verse and a half of 'New Rose' during the encores.
White Cats (featuring Rat Scabies)
Wednesday 26 April 1978 - Strand Lyceum, London
Set: unknown.
Comments: Support to The Rich Kids.
April 1978
Comments: White Cats supposedly played a mystery tour of the UK.
Drunk & Disorderly
December 1977 - The Rainbow, London
Set: unknown.
Comments: Line-up - Kelvin Blacklock (vocals), Keith Levine (guitar), Steve Turner (bass), Rat Scabies (drums), Richard Sohl (keyboards). Supporting the Clash at 2 of their 3 December dates (13-15 December).
Rat Scabies & The Runners
Sunday 4 December 1977 - The Greyhound, Croydon
Set: unknown.
Comments: Line-up - Kelvin Blacklock (vocals), Denise Mercedes (guitar), Steve Turner (bass), Rat Scabies (drums).
The Rat Scabies Band
Saturday 3 December 1977 - The Speakeasy, London
Set: unknown.
Comments: Line-up - Kelvin Blacklock (vocals), Denise Mercedes (guitar), Steve Turner (bass), Rat Scabies (drums). Replacement for The Speedometers who were originally booked to play the venue.
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