[a fool in paradise]

Now local bands aren't played on commercial radio and aren't hired as opening acts for station sponsored events.

[az_gila]

Yes... it definitely was different as to where the big groups played in the 60’s.

http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23566&d=1320887314

This link is a short article in the Liverpool University student newspaper (Feb 1966) listing the groups scheduled for their charity week. The Hollies, The Fortunes, Gerry and the Pacemakers. All for a local university do at ticket prices a student could afford...:^)

[cbkaty]

I was fortunate enough to attend the Catacombs event 08/31/1968......I shall never forget.......the Sidewalks were great.....and the Mothers were outrageous as usual........memories......