A good friend of mine Fran Bove of Ampthill, Bedfordshire has written a comedy Christmas song about a turkey and has recorded it in a quite unconventional way, all to raise money for Breast Cancer Care, the UK’s leading provider of breast cancer information and support. Lewis played drums for the recording along with members of New Groove Formation and other local bands/friends including The Measure, The Gits, The Ramblers, August and Thereafter and The Rats.

To raise money, Fran’s song will be released on general download on 17th December from www.theturkeysong.com.

Fran said of the project: “With the generous support of Carousel Sound Lab who have donated their time and facilities for free and a whole host of local musicians we have recorded a song about a turkey called Fred and his journey from farm to plate! The special thing about the recording is that each musician has heard the track and then added their own parts with almost no direction making it a very fluid project. I have chosen to support Breast Cancer Care by donating all proceeds from the sales because my mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and subsequently underwent surgery. She received such great help and support from breast cancer care that I decided to give something back.”

Murray Lindo, Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Breast Cancer Care said: “We are delighted that Fran is releasing this single for Breast Cancer Care. Every contribution makes a difference and funds raised will go towards ensuring that Breast Cancer Care can continue to offer vital support to women and men with breast cancer, their families and friends.” For any breast cancer concerns contact Breast Cancer Care’s free helpline on 0808 800 6000 open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm or visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk”

Vocals/ Rhythm guitar – Fran Bove
Lead Guitar – Billy Farr
Bass Guitar – Ben Farestvedt
Mandolin /Tin Whistle – Laurie Cornwall
Banjo – Jimmy Hayden
Viola – Lisa Hawkins
Trumpet – Nicky Pyper
Drums – Lewis Partridge
Percussion – Pat Vickers
Backing Vocals – Fran Bove, Laurie Cornwall, Ian Jackson, Gav Johnson, Nicky Pyper

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As FaceBook are now doing proper band pages, Ive started one for The Cloud9 Mission and my main band New Groove Formation.

Please add yourself as a fan below:

The Cloud9 Mission @ Facebook.com

New Groove Formation @ Facebook.com

The Cloud9 Mission now has a page at the awesome RateMyBand.co.uk where fans can vote for their favourite artists and discover new music.

Please visit www.ratemyband.co.uk/The_Cloud9_Mission.aspx and add your vote.