Caravan is formed by Pye Hastings, Richard Sinclair, Dave Sinclair and Richard Coughlan.
[06] Canterbury, Beehive Club [debut
performance]
A review in the Kentish Gazette mention tht the band played
"three sets of original compositions, Soft Machine numbers and
Hugh Hopper songs"
[26] Canterbury, Beehive Club
[27] Canterbury, Beehive Club
A demo tape is recorded, with minimal equipment, and passed on to Island Records, the label of such acts as Traffic; contacts with other labels including the Beatles' own Apple Records.
Contacts with people from the
underground paper International Times lead to Caravan's first
London appearance
[28] London, Middle Earth [supporting Fairport Convention,
also Chris McGregor Sextet]
They perform "badly", according to Pye Hastings, but enough
people are impressed to generate a buzz about them, as a result
of which Caravan are contacted by several labels (including
Witchseason), and Ian Ralfini of Robbins Music. Ex-singer and
aspiring producer Tony Cox expresses interest in producing the
band, and Caravan's one and only demo tape is retrieved from the
Island Records office.
Ian Ralfini and his partner Martin
Wyatt attend a Caravan concert at the Beehive Club and offer
them a publishing deal.
Caravan have to leave their rented house in Whitstable,
due to complaints from their neighbours. Eventually they find
another rehearsal place, a church hall in nearby Graveney.
Unable to find another place to live, they eventually pinch
their own tents outside the church hall and spend the summer
living and rehearsing there.
Sessions for Caravan's debut
single and album begin at London's Advision Studios with Tony
Cox producing. A hired van is sent down from London to pick them
up and take them to the studio. First songs in the can are
"Place Of My Own" and "Magic Man", the future A and B stides of
the single.
[28] Canterbury, Beehive Club
Sessions for the first album continue at Advision Studios.
With the diminishing temperature making it difficult to continue living at Graveney's church hall, Caravan are encouraged by friends to move to London, they do, but this proves to be a bad move, for they have nowhere to live. In desperation they have to sleep in their van, until they find an empty house to squat in. After six weeks, they elect to return to Canterbury.
The band moves into a house in
Stodmarsh Road, just outside Canterbury, renting a nearby
bungalow for rehearsing purposes.
[06] Birmingham, Mothers [supporting Eire Apparent]
[31] London, BBC Studios [Top Gear] - "Green Bottles For
Marjorie", "Place Of My Own", "Feelin' Reelin' Squeelin'" and
"Ride" performed (broadcast Jan 05)
"Caravan" and the single "A
Place Of My Own" (b/w "Ride") are released on MGM/Verve
Despite some airplay and John Peel's support, it fails to chart
[27] London, BBC Studios [Brandon] - "A Place Of My Own",
"Ride", "Green Bottles For Marjorie" (broadcast Feb 3)
[03] London, Speakeasy Club
Caravan are introduced by Ian Ralfini to a leading London
management company run by Terry King. King soon becomes the
band's manager and agent.
[05] London, Marquee Club [supporting Yes] (first of many
appearances at the Marquee)
[10] Wolverhampton, Catacombs
[14] Pontypool, ICI Fibres Club [also: John Lee Hooker;
Groundhogs, Blossom Toes]
[18] London, Marquee Club [supporting Gun]
During this gig Pye Hastings receives severe electric shock on
stage, and has to be taken to Middlesex Hospital after being
unconscious for a minute. He makes it back in time for the
second set, but the band are prevented from playing by their
press officer who is keen on taking advantage of the resulting
publicity.
[04] Exeter, Tiffanys [also:
Principal Edwards' Magic Theatre]
[08] Epsom, Ewell Technical College [also: Love
Sculpture]
[13] Swindon, Locarno [also: Duffy Taylor Blues Band]
[15] Plymouth, Van Dike
[15] Colour Me Pop broadcast on BBC2 TV
Setlist: "Place Of My Own", "Magic Man", "Green Bottles For
Marjorie", "Love Song With Flute" (with Jimmy Hastings),
"Ride"
[22] London, Royalty Theatre (Middle Earth) [also: Peter
Brown's Battered Ornaments,Writing On The Wall]
[25] Kingston, College of Art [also: Edgar Broughton Band]
[24] Wolverhampton,
Club Lafayette
[25] London, The Lyceum (Midnight Court) [supporting
Jeff Beck Group, also: Al Stewart, Ron Geesin, Sam Gopal's
Dream, Edgar Broughton Band]
[27] Kidderminster, Frank Freeman Club
[01] Swindon,
Locarno Ballroom
[29] Epsom, Ewell
Technical College [also: Louise]
[05] London, Royal Albert Hall
[also: Ritchie Havens, Eclection]
[07] Plymouth, Van Dike
[12] Brighton, Jimmy's
[15] Southall, Farx
[16] Wolverhampton, Catacombs
[19] Bristol, Old Granary [also: Griptight Thynn, Lightship]
[21] Dagenham, Roundhouse
[23] The band fly to Germany to record a TV show (in Bremen)
[25] Exeter, Technical College
[27] London, Lyceum (Midnight Court) [also: Junior's Eyes,
support: Principal Edwards Magic Theatre, Screw]
With MGM/Verve curtailing their UK
activities due to financial difficulties, Caravan are
released from their contract, and look for another label,
eventually signing with Decca thanks to active lobbying from
recent convert David Hitchcock, then working at Decca's art
department.
The band restrict live performances during July in order to
rehearse material for a new album
[04] Southend-on-Sea, Old
Technical College
[12] Nottingham, Racecourse (12-Hour Happiness Festival)
[20] Birmingham, Mothers Club [also: Deep Purple]
[24] London, ICA [guests: Jimmy Hastings + jam session with
Dave Arbus & Robert Wyatt]
[06] London, Regent Sound Studios
(Pye Hastings takes part in sessions for Hugh and Brian Hopper
publishing demos, recording two songs with Hugh Hopper on bass
and Robert Wyatt on drums/vocals)
[09] London, Lyceum (Midnight Court) [also: Blossom Toes,
Elmer Gantry and Dry Ice]
[26] London, BBC Studios [Top Gear] - "The Clipping Of The
Eighth", "Why" and "Excerpt From The Daily Routine Of Maurice
Haylett" performed (broadcast Sep 14)
[07] London, Tangerine Studios
[demo sessions - "Why?", "Clipping The 8th" and "As I Feel I
Die" recorded]
[27] Malvern, Winter Gardens [also: Yes]
[29] Bristol, Old Granary
[--] Canterbury, University Of Kent
(Freshers' Week)
[09] Brighton, Jimmy's
[24] Bolton, Albert Hall [also: JC Heavy]
[26] Amougies (Belgium), Mont de l'Enclus (Actuel festival)
This huge festival was initially supposed to take place in
Paris, but French authorities prevented that, and the promoter
(Jean Karakos of Byg Records) opted to stage it a few miles away
from the French border. Many leading pop-rock and free jazz
artists performed (including Soft Machine, Pink Floyd, Gong, the
Blossom Toes, etc.) to an audience numbering about 20 000
people. Frank Zappa acted a compere and jammed with some of the
bands, including Caravan for a memorable rendition of "If I
Could Do It All Over Again...".
[01] Uxbridge, Brunel University
[also: Idle Race, Genesis]
[08] Watford, University (College Union) [support: Aardvark]
[09] London, EMI Studios Abbey Road (session for Kevin Ayers'
"Religious Experience", later retitled "Singing A Song In The
Morning", involving Richard Sinclair, Richard Coughlan and
possibly Dave Sinclair)
[10] Aylesbury, New Friarage Hall (Friars)
[28] Woolwich Polytechnic [also: Genesis, Gun Hilll,
Stripper]
[04] Canterbury, UKC Keynes College
[also: Juicy Lucy]
[06] Epsom, Ewell Technical College [also: Juicy Lucy]
[10-11] London, The Palace Theatre
[23] London, St. Pancras Town Hall (Christmas Moonrock)
[also: Rare Bird, Hawkwind, Man, Flaming Youth]
[28] Bletchley, Youth Centre [with Steamhammer, Rare Bird and
Man]
[05] West Croydon, Star Hotel
[support: Pony]
[11] London, Lyceum [also: Andromeda, Boris]
[26] Wolverhampton, Catacombs
[30] Birmingham, Aston University
[12] Kingston Polytechnic [also:
Rare Bird, Wishbone Ash]
[13] Walthamstow, Chez Club
Recording sessions for Caravan's second album begin at London's
Tangerine Studios
[22] London, Roundhouse (Spring Festival) [also: David Bowie
& The Hype]
[27] London, Tangerine Studios (session for "A Day In The Life
Of Maurice Haylett")
More recording sessions at Tangerine
Studios
[05] London, Marquee Club [support: Griffin] (first
headline appearance at the Marquee)
[13] Newcastle Polytechnic
[17] Hanley, The Place
[19] Folkestone, Lea's Cliff Hall
[21] Little Bardfield [nr Thaxted], Barn Club
[23] West Croydon, Star Hotel [support: Easy Leaf]
[24]
Hanley, The Place
[30] London, Star Hotel
[02] London, Marquee Club
[03] Southsea, Kimbles
[05] Cleethorpes, Winter Gardens
[11] Salisbury, Alex
[12] Richmond, The Castle [support: Easy Loaf]
[22] Watford, Top Rank [with Black Sabbath]
[--] Canterbury, The Foundry
This gig is recorded with amateur equipment by Brian Hopper, and
later released as part of the Canterburied Sounds
collection.
[15] London, The Phonograph
[23] Ewell, Technical College [supporting Black Sabbath; also
Mobius]
[28] London, Marquee Club [support: Spring Fever]
[06] London, Olympia (festival)
[18] London, Marquee Club [also: Patto]
[28] Rotterdam (Netherlands), Kralingen Park (Holland Pop
Festival) [also: Soft Machine, Pink Floyd, Fairport
Convention, Fotheringay...]
[02] London, Marquee Club
[support: Mandragon]
[10-11] Munich, Germany Olympia Eissport-Stadion Am
Oberwiesenfeld (Euro-Pop '70 AZ-Musikfestival) [also:
Krokodil, Mighty Baby, Status Quo, Brinsley Schwarz, Hard
Meat, East Of Eden, Black Sabbath, Edgar Broughton, Taste,
Juicy Lucy, Jody Grind, Out Of Focus, Van der Graaf Generator,
Amon Duul II, Atomic Rooster, Savoy Brown, Free, Steamhammer,
Traffic, Deep Purple, Black Widow, Bronco] (Caravan's
appearance cancelled)
[11] Aachen (Germany), Reiterstadion Soers (Open Air Pop
Festival) [also: Keef Hartley Band, Taste, Mungo Jerry, Can,
Kevin Ayers & The Whole World, Edgar Broughton Band,
Kraftwerk]
[30] London, Marquee Club
It is announced in the music press
that Caravan's manager Terry King has returned from America
where he has negociated a tour for late October with the
American group Flock - however this will not materialize
[06] Scarborough, Penthouse
[07] "Hello Hello" b/w "If I Could..." single released (the
sides are subsequently reversed)
[08] Durham, Dunelm House
[09] Plumpton, Racecourse (10th National Jazz, Pop, Ballad &
Blues festival) [also: Yes, Colosseum, VdGG, Juicy Lucy...]
Dave Sinclair takes part in the sessions for Robert Wyatt's solo
album End Of An Ear.
[15] London, The Temple
[19] London, BBC Maida Vale Studios [Top Of The Pops radio show]
- "Hello Hello", "If I Could..." and "As I Feel I Die" performed
[20] London, BBC Television Centre (Pres B) [Top Of The Pops TV
show]
Dave
Sinclair travels to Spain for a 10-day holiday with his
cousin Nigel Blow.
[31]
Bishopsbourne, Charlton Park (Medicine Ball)
[04] If I Could Do It All Over
Again, I'd Do It All Over You is released
[06] Cleethorpes, Winter Gardens
[07] Wolverhampton, Catacombs
[09] London, Studio TI, Shepherds Bush [BBC session] (details
unknown)
[14] London, Decca Studios (session for "Group Girl" (early
version of 'Golf Girl') and "It's Likely To Have A Name Next
Week" (early version of 'Winter Wine'))
[mid] London, Decca Studios (session for "Nine Feet Underground"
basic tracks)
Caravan are put on a headlining package tour of the UK
with fellow Terry King protegés Jackson Heights
[22] Oxford, Town Hall [also: Jackson Heights]
[24] Manchester, Houldsworth Hall [also: Trevor Billmuss,
Jackson Heights]
[25] Salisbury, City Hall [also: Jackson Heights]
[26] Guildford, Civic Hall [also: Jackson Heights]
[27] London, Lyceum Ballroom [also: VdGG, Jackson Heights]
[30] Leeds, Town Hall [also: Jackson Heights]
[05] Southampton, Guildhall [also:
Jackson Heights] (postponed to Nov 23?)
[08] Dunstable, California Ballroom [also: Trevor Billmuss,
Jackson Heights]
[09] London, South Bank Polytechnic [also: East Of Eden,
Timothy David] (all-nighter)
[10] London, The Temple [support: Mirrors, Orang Utang]
[11] London [Bexley], Black Prince Hotel [also: Trevor
Billmuss, Jackson Heights]
[11] BBC Sunday Concert broadcast
[16] Nottingham, Trent Polytechnic [also: Bob Kerr's Whoopee
Band, Slade]
[18] Peterborough, Cloud Nine [also: Trevor Billmuss, Jackson
Heights]
[24] Hornsea, Floral Hall [support: Nothin'ever'appens, Bone]
[26] Warrington, Carlton Club
[30] London, Fagins Blues Club [also: Trevor Billmuss,
Jackson Heights]
[02] London, BBC Studios [Top Gear] -
"Golf Girl", "For Richard" and "Hello Hello" performed
(broadcast Nov 14)
[03] Swindon, McIlroys
[14] London, Imperial College
[23] Southampton, Guidhall [also: Trevor Billmuss, Jackson
Heights]
[26] Warrington, Carlton Club
[28] Reading, University [also: Audience]
Recording sessions for the next album
are moved to AIR Studios; among the first songs recorded are
"Love To Love You", "Aristocracy", "Golf Girl" and a new backing
track for "Winter Wine"
[04] Maidstone, College of Art [also: Audience (replacing Van
Der Graaf Generator who cancelled)]
[05] Ewell County Technical College [feat. J.Hastings] [also:
T2, Lindisfarne]
[06] Hemel Hempstead, Pavilion
[12] Boston, Starlight Rooms [also: Mogul Thrash]
[14] London, AIR Studios (session for "In The Land Of Grey And
Pink" and "Frozen Rose")
[01] Wimbledon, Hobbits Garden
[09] London, AIR Studios (session for "Nine Feet Underground"
overdubs)
Possibly around this time, Caravan "visit Holland and play in
some of the top clubs in Amsterdam"
[17] London, Lyceum [also: Head Hands & Feet, White
Trash, Gary Farr]
[27] Greenford, Big Brother Club
"Love To Love You" single is released
(b/w "Golf Girl")
[04] East Sheen [London], The Bull
[05] Coventry, Lanchester Polytechnic (Lancaster Arts Festival)
[supporting Elton John, also: Skid Row]
[06] London, BBC Studios (Top Gear) [also: National Head
Band]
[12] London, City Polytechnic [also: Stray, Birth]
[20] Exeter, University
[05] Folkestone, School of Arts
[11] London, BBC Maida Vale Studios [Alan Black Show] - "Love To
Love You", "In The Land Of Grey And Pink", "Golf Girl", "Love
Song Without Flute" performed (broadcast Apr 9)
[12] Oxford, St.Helen's College
[19] Epsom, Baths
(cancelled)
[19] Kingston, Polytechnic [also: Geno Washington]
Setlist: "If I Could
Do It All Over Again...", "Golf Girl", "Nine Feet
Underground", "Love Song Without Flute", "For Richard"
[19] Hampstead, Westfield College (All-Nighter) [also:
Pretty Things, Gracious!, Spirogyra, Black Cat Bones, Squaw,
Muskrat, New Bread]
[20] London, Roundhouse
[21] Bexley, Black Prince Hotel
[23] Fly to Brussels for TV date
[27] Fly to Holland for TV date
[29] London, BBC Studios [Top Gear] - "Nine Feet Underground"
performed (broadcast Apr 17)
[02] Wimbledon, Hobbits Garden
[04] Stevenage, Bowes Lyon House [support: Tear Gas]
[08] Kingham Hall [support: UFO]
[08] "In The Land Of Grey And Pink" released
[09] Brighton, Sussex Sports Centre
[17] Newcastle, City Hall [also: Bell & Arc, Gringo]
[18] London, Lyceum Ballroom [also: BJH, Gringo]
[19] Preston, Public Hall [also: BJH, Gringo] (BJH
didn't appear)
[20] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [also: BJH, Gringo]
[21] Bournemouth, Winter Gardens [also: BJH, Gringo]
[22] Sheffield, City Hall [also: BJH, Gringo]
[23] Bristol, Colston Hall [also: BJH, Gringo]
[24] Guildford, Civic Hall [also: BJH, Gringo]
[25] Epping, Wake Arms [also: BJH, Gringo]
[27] Crawley, Starlight Club [also: BJH, Gringo]
[29] Canterbury, University of Kent [also: BJH, Gringo]
[30] Cardiff, University [also: BJH, Gringo]
[01] Paris (France), Golf-Drouot (two
shows)
[02] London, Roundhouse (Implosion) [also: Hawkwind,
Gnidrolog]
[06] London, Paris Theatre (John Peel's Sunday Concert) - "Nine
Feet Underground" and "Feelin' Reelin' Squealin'" performed)
[08] Durham, University
[13] Monmouth, University
[14] Neath, Gwyn Hall
[15] Penarth, Paget Rooms
[16] Croydon, Greyhound [support: Help Yourself]
[22] Carmarthen, Trinity College
[29] Surrey University
[02] Twickenham, Winning Post [support:
Indian Summer]
[08] West Hampstead, Decca Studios (Pye Hastings solo demo
session - "Pye's June Thing" and "Ferdinand")
[13] Leicester, De Montfort Hall [also BJH, Pluto]
[14] Stafford, Stychfields Hall
[18] London, Crystal Palace (Motor-Racing Event)
[19] Auvers-sur-Oise (France), Festival (Caravan's appearance
cancelled after this 3-day festival is cut short on the first
night)
[20] Paris (France), Golf-Drouot
[02] Lincoln, Silvergate Ballroom
[support: Catweazle]
[09] Oxford, Town Hall [also Gary Wright, Khan]
[10] Guildford, Civic Hall [with Jimmy Hastings] [also Gary
Wright, Khan]
[11] London, Lyceum [also Gary Wright, Khan]
[12] Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
[15] Catford, St.Dunstan's College (Shelter Benefit) [also:
Pluto, Quiet Sun]
[17] Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall [also Gary Wright, Khan]
[18] Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley Victoria Hall [also Gary Wright,
Khan]
[19] Hayle, Rugby Club
[22] Birmingham, Kinetic Circus
[24] Bremen (Germany), Beat Club ("Golf Girl" and "Winter Wine"
performed, but only the former is broadcast - the complete
performance is made available on the 2011 "deluxe" reissue of In
The Land Of Grey And Pink) (broadcast Jul 27)
[late] Cologne (Germany) (promotional visit by Pye Hastings and
Richard Sinclair)
[30] Derby, Matlock Baths [also: Quintessence]
[07] Plymouth, Van Dike
Dave Sinclair announces that he's leaving the band. He is
replaced by Steve Miller
[28] Clacton, Weeley Rock Festival [also: Being, Groundhogs]
[03] Wimbledon, Hobbits Garden
[support: Burnt Oak]
[05] London, Marquee Club (afternoon) (filming of "Swing In" for
Germany's WDR TV) [also: Patto, Fusion Orchestra]
Setlist: "Place Of My
Own", "The Love In Your Eye", "If I Could Do It All Over
Again...", "Waterloo Lily", "For Richard"
[16] Kensington, Town Hall [support: Nazareth or
Captain Rabbit]
[17] Paris (France), Gibus Club [also: Graham Bond]
[18] Dourges (France), Le Piblokto
[20] Paris (France), Olympia (Lundis De L'Olympia) [also:
Seatrain, Zoo]
[24] London, The Temple [also: Gravy Train, Fruupp]
[22] Salford, University [also:
Wild Turkey, Unicorn]
[28] London, Decca Studios [session for "The Love In Your Eye
(first version)"]
[04] Tolworth, Toby Jug
[--] London, Decca Studios Tollington Park [session for
"Steve's Number One", aka "It's Coming Soon"; "Nothing At
All", "Waterloo Lily"]
[08] London, Decca Studios Tollington Park [session for
"Looking Left, Looking Right", "Pye's Loop"]
[11] London, Decca Studios Tollington Park [session for
"Three Blind Mice", aka "Songs And Signs"]
[--] London, Decca Studios Tollington Park [session for "The
Love In Your Eye" (released version)]
[20] Twickenham, St.Mary's College [also: Home]
[10] London, Imperial College (Royal
College of Science Carnival Dance) [also: Bridget St.John,
Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band, Phoenix Ashe...]
[--] Ross-on-Wye, Top Spot Ballroom [support: Khan]
[17] London, Marquee Club [support: Khan]
[19] Salford, Victoria Theatre (Implosion) [support: Carol
Grimes & Uncle Dog, Tom McMaster]
[15] Cambridge, Technical College
[also: Genesis]
[29] Epsom Bath Halls [support: Khan]
[04] High Wycombe, Technical College (College Ball) [also Vinegar Joe, Writing On The Wall, Pahana And Strippers]
[01] London, Decca Studios
[session for "Any Advance on Carpet? (incorporating Bossa
Nochance)"]
[15] Den Haag (Netherlands), Amicitia
[16] Enschede (Netherlands), Vrijthof
[17] Groningen (Netherlands), Apollo
[18] Vento (Netherlands), Stadsschouwburg De Prins
[19] Rotterdam (Netherlands), De Doelen
[24] Loughton, College of Further Education
[28] London, Marquee Club [support: Life Blud]
[03] Paris (France), Golf Drouot
[acoustic set]
[04] Shrewsbury, Music Hall
[11] London, BBC Broadcasting House [John Peel show] -
"Waterloo Lily", "The Love In Your Eye" and "The World Is Yours"
performed (broadcast May 2)
[15] Llandaff, Technical College
[26] Atherstone, Memorial Hall
[29]
Montreux (Switzerland), Pavillon (Rose d'Or Festival)
[also: Lindisfarne, Bridget St.John & Khan]
A 38-minute TV programme in 3 three parts is taken from
the above performance. 1st part : "Rifferama / Nothing At All /
It's Coming Soon" / 2nd part : "The Love In Your Eye" / 3rd part
: "Waterloo Lily", "Songs and Signs"
[02] or [19] "Waterloo Lily"
is released
[05] York, University
[10] Reims (France)
[11] Charleroi (Belgium)
[12] Nancy (France)
[13] Beaulieu [nr Montbéliard] (France) [also: Ange]
[16] Bordeaux (France), Alhambra [also: Ange]
[18] Toulouse (France), Salle des Fêtes de Colomiers
[19] Rodez (France), Maison des Jeunes
[20] Grenoble (France) (cancelled)
[21] Mulhouse (France)
[22] Paris (France), Golf-Drouot (3pm) [broadcast on
France-Inter]
[05] Chaltham, Central Hall [with
Khan and the Parlour Band]
[06] Cardiff, City Hall
[07] Aberystwyth, King's Hall [with the Parlour Band]
[08] Plymouth, Guildhall [with Khan and the Parlour Band]
[11] London, Lyceum Ballroom [with Khan and Sandgate]
[13] Digbeth [nr Birmingham], Civil Hall [with Khan and the
Parlour Band]
[15] Guildford, Civic Hall [with Khan and the Parlour Band]
[16] Preston, Public Hall [with Khan and the Parlour Band]
[17] Middlesbrough, Town Hall [with Khan and the Parlour
Band]
[18] Oakengates, Town Hall [with Khan and the Parlour Band]
[22] Buxton, Pavilion Gardens [with Khan and the Parlour
Band]
The first album is reissued by Polydor, with a completely
different cover design
[08] Aylesbury, Friars [with
Gnidrolog]
[21] London, King's Cross Cinema (King Sound) [support:
Sandgate, The Parlour Band]
[25] Solihull, Civic Hall (Solihull Festival Of Arts) [with
Genesis]
Steve Miller leaves, soon followed by Richard Sinclair, having
already joined Steve in a reformation of Delivery (with Phil
Miller and Pip Pyle completing the line-up). Geoffrey Richardson on viola,
is recruited after he accompanies Spirogyra bassist Steve
Borrill to an audition. John G. Perry (whose band
Gringo had supported Caravan on its Spring 1971 UK tour) is
considered as bassist, but has just joined Spreadeagle.
Eventually, an introduction through a friend produces Stuart
Evans, ex-Thank You. A series of auditions turn up
keyboard player Derek Austin, ex-Gass.
[09] Bern (Switzerland), Gaskessel [first
gig with new line-up]
[10] Montbéliard (France), Halle Polyvalente (Festival de
Séloncourt) [also: Claude Marchadour, Hopeful, Catharsis,
Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come, Nektar, If (Caravan played
between Catharsis and A.Brown)]
[mid] Caravan's new line-up is announced in the UK music
press.
[16] Eindhoven (Netherlands), Festival [also: Supersister,
Drama...]
[23] Woluwé-St.Pierre [nr Bruxelles] (Belgium), L'Athénée Royal
[also: Hiroshima, Rock'n'Roll All-Stars]
[24] Sprimont (Belgium), Château de Presseux (Festival) [also: Atomic
Rooster, Pazop, Lagger Blues Machine, Recreation, Daily Life]
[27] Paris (France), Golf Drouot (postponed)
[29] Portsmouth, Parade Pier [UK debut by new line-up]
[30] Reading, Town Hall [support: Half-Human Band]
[01] Croydon, Greyhound [support:
Mike Maran]
[06] London, Westfield College [support: Glencoe]
[07] London, Northern London Poly [support: Thank You]
[08] Manchester, Stoneground [support: Fusion Orchestra]
[10] London, Marquee Club [support: Sandgate]
[13] Amsterdam
(Netherlands), Paradiso
[14] St.Albans, City Hall [support: Fat Grapple]
[17] London, Marquee Club [support: Sandgate]
[22] Gravesend, Civic Hall [support: Clear Blue Sky]
[26] Strasbourg (France), Le Chalet (postponed)
[27] Paris (France), Golf Drouot (postponed)
[28] Llanelli, Glen Ballroom
[03] Ipswich, Civic College [also:
Genesis, Parlour Band]
[10] Sheffield,
University [also: Jo'Burg, Hawk]
[11] Ewell, Technical College [also: Capability Brown,
Sparks]
[23] Dublin, Trinity College
[24]
Worcester, College of Education [also: Nazareth]
[25] Coleraine, New University of Ulster
[26] Belfast, Queen's University
[29] Hull, Malcolm's [support: Holy Mackerel]
[30] Marseille (France), Théâtre Alex Toursky
[01] Montpellier (France), Université
des Sciences [support: Vélo Rouge]
[03] Avignon (France), Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture
[05] Strasbourg (France), Le Chalet
[06] Aarau (Switzerland) (cancelled?)
[06] Belfort (France), Centre Culturel
[07] Reims (France), Faculté de Pharmacie
[08] Paris (France), Golf-Drouot
While in Paris, Caravan are filmed for the French TV programme
"Rockenstock" (broadcast Jan 2), performing "He Who Smelt Dealt
It" (finale) and "The Love In Your Eye"
[09] Paris (France), Mairie du Vème
[10] Loison-sur-Lens [nr Lens] (France), Eden Ranch
[18] Caravan enter the studio to record a new album,
until early January
[18] London, Chipping Norton Studios [sessions for "He Who
Smelt It Dealt It", "Waffle"]
[19] London, Chipping Norton Studios [sessions for "No! -
Part One of Waffle", "Surprise Surprise"]
[05] London, Chipping Norton Studios
[sessions for "Derek's Long Thing"]
[09] London, Marquee Club (guest: Jimmy Hastings) [support:
Sandgate]
[11] Hull, Intercontinental
[12] Birmingham, Aston University
[13] Kingston, Polytechnic [support: Jericho]
[19] Lowestoft, College of Further Education
[22] Cambridge, Arts Theatre
[23] Caravan fly to Australia to start a tour with Slade
(main act), Lindisfarne and Status Quo (support acts)
[27] Auckland (New Zealand), Hamilton Racecourse [supporting
Slade, also: Lindisfarne, Status Quo + local support:
Blackfeather]
[28] Sydney (Australia), Randwick Racecourse [supporting
Slade, also: Lindisfarne, Status Quo]
[29] Brisbane (Australia), Lang Park Oval [supporting Slade,
also: Lindisfarne, Status Quo]
[31] Perth (Australia), Subiaco Oval [supporting Slade, also:
Lindisfarne, Status Quo]
[03] Adelaide (Australia), Wayville
Showgrounds [supporting Slade, also: Lindisfarne, Status Quo]
[04] Melbourne (Australia), Showgrounds [supporting Slade,
also: Lindisfarne, Status Quo + local support: Country Radio,
Buffalo]
[06] Sydney (Australia),
Hordern Pavilion
Upon completion of the Australian tour, Stuart Evans and
Derek Austin leave
John G. Perry joins on bass and vocals
[23] Newcastle, University [support: Hatfield and the North]
[02] Coventry, Lanchester Polytechnic
[mid] The band, as a quartet, enter Chipping Norton studios to
re-start the album
[17] Northampton, Cricket Club [support: Sammy]
Dave Sinclair rejoins, having left Hatfield and the
North, and plays on the new album, now planned for release in
May
[03] Nanterre [nr Paris] (France),
Grand Amphi
[04] Orléans (France) (cancelled?)
[05] Lyon (France) (cancelled?)
[05/07] Clermont-Ferrand (France), Fac de Lettres
[08] Avignon (France), Théâtre du Chène Noir
[14] Fife (Scotland), St. Andrews University [also SAHB,
Kingdom Come, Principal Edwards' Magic Theatre, Rob Noakes,
Bridget St.John etc.]
Recording sessions resume, with the new quintet line-up, at
Decca Studios after Easter
[21] Northampton, Cricket Ground [support: Raw Material]
[23] London, Marquee Club [support: Sutherland Brothers]
[28] Epsom, Ebbisham Hall [support: Longdancer]
[04] Coventry, College of Education
[support: Gordon Giltrap]
[05] Weymouth, Football Stadium [also Wizzard, Medicine Head,
Hemlock, Steve Gibbons...]
[11] Maidstone, Art College [also: Badger]
[18] Rugby, Polytechnic [also Principal Edwards' Magic
Theatre]
[02] Crewe, College of Education
[04] Weymouth, Pavillion
[05] Stockport, Warren Country Club
[06] Weymouth, Pavillion [Caravan Express Tour with Gordon
Giltrap and Sundance]
[07] Blackpool, College of Art [Caravan Express Tour with
Gordon Giltrap and Sundance]
[08] Oakengates, Town Hall [Caravan Express Tour with Gordon
Giltrap and Sundance]
[10] Birmingham, Barbarella's [Caravan Express Tour with
Gordon Giltrap and Sundance]
Recording sessions resume at Decca Studios
[17] London, Shaw Theatre [also: Sandgate]
[21] Hinkley, Concordia Theatre [Caravan Express Tour with
Gordon Giltrap and Sundance]
[22] Leeds, Queens Hall [also: Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come,
Jack The Lad, Hawkwind, Home (cancelled), P.Hammill,
Sandgate...]
[23] Folkestone, Leas Cliff Hall [Caravan Express Tour with
Gordon Giltrap and Sundance]
[25] London, Marquee Club [support: Spirogyra]
[26] Brighton, Top Rank [Caravan Express Tour with Gordon
Giltrap and Sundance]
[28] Hull, Intercon Club (or Malcolms) [Caravan Express Tour
with Gordon Giltrap and Sundance]
[29] Isleworth, Polytechnic [Caravan Express Tour with Gordon
Giltrap and Sundance]
[30] Guildford, Technical College [Caravan Express Tour with
Gordon Giltrap and Sundance]
[01] Torquay, Pavillion [also:
Gordon Giltrap]
Mixing sessions at AIR Studios. Release date postponed from
August 4 to September 21, due to WHSmith and Boots threatening
to ban the album because of its "offensive" cover
[24] London, Marquee Club [support: Sundance]
Setlist: "Memory Lain, Hugh" / "Headloss", "The Dog, The Dog,
He's At It Again", "The Love In Your Eye", "Be Alright" /
"Chance Of A Lifetime", "A-Hunting We Shall Go", "For Richard"
[04] Glamorgan, Barry Memorial Hall [also
Principal Edwards' Magic Theatre]
[07] La Faute-sur-Mer (France), Modulobul [also: Lucie Dans
Le Ciel]
[10] London, Global Village [also: Sammy, Global Village
Trucking Co.]
[18] Manchester, Stoneground
[20] London, BBC Broadcasting House (John Peel show) -
"Headloss", "Memory Lain, Hugh" and "A-Hunting We Shall Go"
performed (broadcast Aug 30)
[25] Reading Festival (cancelled)
[08] London, Paris Theatre [BBC
Radio One broadcast]
[12] London, BBC Studios (Bob Harris show) - "Be Alright" /
"Chance Of A Lifetime", "C'tuhlu Thlu" and "The Love In Your
Eye" performed (broadcast Oct 1)
[29] Kingston, Polytechnic
[04] Oxford, Polytechnic
[05] Huddersfield, Polytechnic
[05] "For Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night" released
[06] Lanchester, Polytechnic
[08] Manchester,
Stoneground
[12] Aberdeen, University
[13] Glasgow, University
[19] Heslington, University Of York - Derwent College
[20] Anglesey, Wheeler's 20 Plus Club
[26] North London Poly, Ladbroke House [also: Gordon Giltrap]
[28] London, Theatre Royal Drury Lane [with the New Symphonia
Orchestra conducted by Martyn Ford]
Setlist: "Memory Lain, Hugh" / "Headloss", "The Dog, The Dog
He's At It Again", "Hoedown" [first set, without orchestra] //
"Introduction", "The Love In Your Eye", "Mirror For The Day",
"Virgin On The Ridiculous", "For Richard" // "A Hunting We Shall
Go"
[29] Colmar (France), Jumbo Concert (cancelled?)
[30] London, Paris Theatre (Top Gear) - "Headloss", "Memory
Lain, Hugh" and "A-Hunting We Shall Go" / "Backwards" performed
[31] Birmingham, University
[02] Falmer [nr Brighton], University
of Sussex - Old Refectory
[06] Lille (France), Salle Industrielle [support: Peter
Hammill]
[06-07] Ixelles [Bruxelles] (Belgium), Théâtre Marni
[support: Kandamar]
[10]
Sheffield, University
[23] Southampton, University (Old
Refectory)
[26] Paris (France), Bataclan (afternoon)
This performance is filmed for the French TV programme "Pop
2" (broadcast Dec 15) - "The Dog, The Dog He's At It Again",
"Memory Lain, Hugh" (finale), "For Richard" (finale) and
"L'Auberge Du Sanglier / A-Hunting We Shall Go / Pengola /
Backwards / A-Hunting... (reprise)" performed
[26] Paris (France), Maison de la Radio (Pop-Club) (evening)
[27] Paris (France), Grand Studio RTL [free concert]
[30] Leeds Town Hall [also: Babe Ruth]
[08] Scarborough, Floral Hall
[support: Hookfoot]
[14] Dundee, University
[15] Liverpool, Stadium [support: Golden
Earring]
[29] Hamburg (Germany), Planten un Blomen (Christmas
Meeting)
10-date tour of France, including:
[09] Brest (France)
[12] Albi (France), Théâtre Municipal
[15] Grenoble (France), Théâtre Municipal
[16] Annecy (France), Théâtre Municipal
[17] Lyon (France), Salle Rameau
[25] Edinburgh, University
[27] Strathclyde, University [also: Lucky Dog]
[02] London, Rainbow Theatre
[support: Brett Marvin and the Thunderbolts]
[07] London, BBC Broadcasting House [John Peel show] - "The Love
In Your Eye", "Mirror For The Day", "For Richard" and "Virgin On
The Ridiculous" performed (broadcast Feb 14)
[08] Manchester,
Stoneground
Mixing sessions for "New Symphonia" album at AIR Studios
[22] Bristol, University
Plans for a US tour due to commence
mid-May are announced
[08] Uxbridge, Brunel University [with Sandgate]
[10] Coventry, Warwick University
[10] Colomiers [nr Toulouse] (France), Salle des Fêtes
(postponed to Mar 20)
[15] Jouy-en-Josas [nr Paris] (France), HEC Hall d'Honneur [support:
Hugh Hopper Monster Band]
[16] Poitiers (France), Arènes (Kosmess 74 Festival) [also
Amon Duul II, Catherine Ribeiro + Alpes, Hugh Hopper Monster
Band...]
[20] Toulouse (France), Théâtre du Taur
[21-23] Barcelona (Spain), Palacio de Deportes
After the Spanish dates, Dave Sinclair is detained in Barcelona
for a week after losing his passport, forcing Caravan to cancel
a gig at Murton College
[29] Oxford, Murton College (cancelled)
[30] Twickenham [London],
St.Mary's College (?)
[30] Liverpool, Stadium (?)
The release date for the new LP is
delayed due to manufacturing problems
[05] Slough, Community Centre
[06] Southgate [London],
Old Refectory
[07] Croydon, Fairfield Halls [also: Tir Na Nog, Sandgate]
Plans for US tour to begin on May 13 are confirmed, but later
postponed
[19] "Live With The New Symphonia" is released
[20] Glasgow, Strathclyde University
[21] Edinburgh, Usher Hall [also: Tir Na Nog]
Caravan are reported to be recording at Tollington Park
Studios
[26] Penzance, Winter Gardens
[27] Plymouth, Polytechnic
[30] Richmond, St.Mary's College
[03] Guildford,
Surrey University
[04] Leeds, University
[05] Chelmsford, University
[07] Barry, Memorial Hall
[10] Sheffield, University
[11] Manchester, University
[12] Brighton, Polytechnic
[24] Le Havre (France), Salle Franklin
[25] Le Mans (France), Théâtre Municipal [support: Satan]
[26] French tour is cut short following the theft of instruments
and personal effects in Paris
The remaining two weeks of dates are cancelled (originally
planned to return to England on June 9)
[27] Caravan return to London
John G. Perry decides to leave the band but agrees to stay until
the end of the upcoming UK tour
[27] Bordeaux (France) (cancelled)
[28] Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche (France) (cancelled)
[29] Clermont-Ferrand (France) (cancelled)
[30] Saint-Etienne (France) (cancelled)
[31] Eaubonne, Salle des Fêtes (cancelled)
[01] Eaubonne (France), Salle des
Fêtes (cancelled)
[02] Orléans (France), Salle des Fêtes (cancelled)
[03] Besançon (France) (cancelled)
[05] Genève (Switzerland), Salle du Faubourg (cancelled)
[07] Metz (France), Palais des Sports (cancelled)
[14] Bristol, University
[15] Loughborough, University
[21] Newcastle, Polytechnic
[22] Oxford, Jesus College (Jesus Summer Ball) [also: Canton
Trig, Rock Island Line, Desmond Dekker, Tir-Na-Nog]
[25] Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre
[28] Hereford, College
[29] Reading, University
[03] London, Lyceum [with
Sandgate]
Last gig with John G. Perry
His replacement Mike Wedgwood sits in playing congas
Initially, July 5th was the scheduled beginning of a short
French tour, followed by visits to Tunisia and Spain; apparently
the French dates were cancelled; Spanish dates unsure
[--] Tabarka (Tunisia), Tabarka Festival
[--] Djerba (Tunisia)
[late] return to England (originally planned to start recording
new album)
Caravan's contract with Terry
King Associates expires, and the band decides to leave TKA in
favour of BTM Artists' Management, run by Miles Copeland
[--] Bruxelles (Belgium), Théâtre Marni
[15] Bilzen (Belgium), Jazz Festival [also: Alquin, Man,
Focus...]
[16] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Paradiso [also: Esperanto Rock
Orchestra]
Sessions for a new album, to be titled "Toys In The Attic",
begin
According to a late 1974 interview, three songs are recorded
during these initial sessions - most likely "Stuck In A Hole"
(already planned as the album's single) and two outtakes,
"Keeping Back My Love" (an early incarnation of 1977's "Behind
You") and "Piano Player" (later redone for 1980's The Album),
the latter shelved before any vocals have been added (the
backing track was used by Dave Sinclair for the version on Moon
Over Man)
[20] London, Decca Studios Tollington Park [sessions for
"Keeping Back My Love"]
[22-23] Newcastle, Mayfair Ballroom
[01] Croydon, Fairfield Hall [with
Sandgate]
Setlist: "Memory Lain, Hugh", "Headloss", "Virgin On The
Ridiculous", "Be Alright", "Chance Of A Lifetime", "The Love
In Your Eye", "L'Auberge Du Sanglier" / "A Hunting We Shall
Go" / "Pengola" / "Backwards" / "A Hunting We Shall Go
(Reprise)", "The Dog, The Dog, He's At It Again", "For
Richard", "Hoedown"
This concert is recorded, and mixed shortly thereafter; one
track "For Richard", is used in 1976 on the retrospective
collection "Canterbury Tales"; the complete concert is
eventually issued (in France only) as the double album"The Best
Of Caravan Live" (1980, Kingdom); it is now available worldwide
- with the addition of the previously unissued "Chance Of A
Lifetime" - as the "Live At Fairfield Halls, 1974" CD
[21] Guildford, Civic Hall [with Percy]
Caravan fly to America for their first tour of Canada
and the United States
[27] Montréal, QC (Canada), Le Plateau
[28] Québec City, QC (Canada), Municipal Convention Center
[30] Cleveland, OH (USA), Agora
[03-05] Atlanta, GA (USA), Electric
Ballroom
[08-09] Columbia, SC (USA), University of South Carolina (Golden
Spur)
[10] Piscataway, NJ
(USA), Livingston College
[11] Monmouth, NJ (USA), Monmouth State Teachers College
(postponed to Oct 28)
[12] Galesburg, IL (USA), Knox College
[13] Wilkes-Barre, PA (USA), Wilkes College
[14] Allentown, PA (USA), Roxy Theater (postponed to Oct 17)
[15] Columbus, OH (USA), Ohio State University (Mershon
Auditorium)
[17] Trenton, NJ (USA), War Memorial (postponed to Oct 29)
[17] Allentown, PA (USA), Roxy Theater
[18] New Rochelle, NY (USA), Iona Prep (cancelled?)
[19] Cleveland, OH (USA), Case Western University - Aldalbert
Gym
[20] Madison, NJ (USA), Farleigh Dickinson University (cancelled?)
[21] Camden, NJ (USA), Cedars Community College
[22] Roslyn [Long Island], NY (USA), My Father's Place
[24] New Brunswick (Canada), Livingstone College
[25] Union, NJ (USA), Kean College [also: Renaissance]
[26] Princeton, NJ (USA), University - McCarter Theater
[27] Montclair, NJ (USA), State College
[28] Columbus, OH (USA), Ohio State University (cancelled?)
[28] West Long Branch, NJ (USA), Monmouth State Teachers College
[29] Elmhurst, IL (USA), The Corporation (cancelled?)
[29] Trenton, NJ (USA), War Memorial [also: Renaissance]
[30] Joliet, IL (USA), Lewis University
[31] Oakbrook, IL (USA), Forum (cancelled?)
[31] Kenosha, WI (USA), Ice Arena/high school auditorium
[01] Detroit, MI (USA), Michigan
Palace
[02] St.Louis, MO (USA), Ambassador Theatre [also: Fairport
Convention]
[03] Bloomington, IL (USA), State University/Assembly Centre
[also: Fairport Convention]
[04] St.Paul, MN (USA), Civic Center [also: Fairport
Convention]
[05-07] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Whisky A Go-Go
[06-07] Upper Darby
[nr Philadelphia], PA (USA), Tower Theater (postponed
to Nov 20)
[08] San Diego, CA (USA), Tuesdays
[09] New York, NY (USA), Academy Of Music (postponed to Nov
23)
[09] Berkeley, CA (USA),
Keystone Center
[10] Sausalito, CA (USA), Record Plant (live radio
broadcast)
Setlist: "Memory Lain, Hugh" / "Headloss", "For Richard",
"Virgin On The Ridiculous", "Be All Right" / "Chance Of A
Lifetime", "The Love In Your Eye"
[11-13] Denver, CO (USA), Ebbets Field
Part of one of the Denver concerts (possibly the second) was
recorded by ListenUp and simulcast on local radio station KFLM
[19] Greenville, NC
(USA), Wright Auditorium
[20]
Upper Darby [nr Philadelphia], PA (USA), Tower Theater
[supporting Wishbone Ash]
[22-23] New York, NY
(USA), Academy Of Music
[24] Roslyn
[Long Island], NY (USA), My Father's Place
(On this
tour, Caravan also support Weather Report and the Climax
Blues Band)
Caravan has two months free
time - HM customs have impounded their equipement, and work on
the new album is delayed
Dave Sinclair spends much of this time composing "The Dabsong
Conshirtoe" with John Murphy
[31] Reims (France)
[01] Paris (France), Olympia
Sessions for "Cunning Stunts" resume at Decca's
Tollington Park Studios
Typical setlist for this tour: "Memory Lain, Hugh",
"Headloss", "The Dabsong Conshirtoe", "Welcome The Day", "For
Richard", "The Love In Your Eye" // "Hoedown"
[21] Uxbridge, Brunel University Students' Hall [also:
Renaissance]
[22] Southampton, University Students' Union [also:
Renaissance]
[23] Oxford, New Theatre [also: Renaissance]
[24] Brighton, The Dome [also: Renaissance]
[26] Norwich, LCR - University Of East Anglia [also:
Renaissance]
[27] Bolton, Town Hall [also: Renaissance]
[28] Sunderland, Locarno [also: Renaissance]
[01] Nottingham, University [with
Renaissance]
[04] Swansea, University College [with Renaissance]
[05] Cardiff, University [with Renaissance]
[06] Liverpool, University [with Renaissance]
[07] Durham, Dunelm House [with Renaissance]
[08] Leicester, University [with Renaissance]
[09] London, Rainbow Theatre [with Renaissance]
[10] Bristol, Colston Hall [with Renaissance]
[11] Canterbury, Kent University
[12] Hanley, Victoria Hall [with Renaissance]
[13] Edinburgh, Leith Town Hall [with Renaissance]
[14] Glasgow, The Apollo Theatre [with Renaissance]
[15] Newcastle, City Hall [with Renaissance]
[16] Manchester, Palace Theatre [with Renaissance]
[17] Egham, Royal Holloway College
[18-21] London, Decca Tollington Park Studios (sessions for "Cunning
Stunts")
[21] London, Paris Theatre [BBC Radio 1 Live In Concert]
[22] Cambridge, Corn Exchange [with Renaissance]
[23] Birmingham, Town Hall [with Renaissance]
[25] Guildford, Civic Hall [with Renaissance]
[02] Rotterdam (Netherlands), De
Doelen [support: Kaz Lux]
[04] Groningen (Netherlands), De Oosterpooort [support: Ace]
[05] Roermond (Netherlands), Theaterhotel de Oranjerie
[06] Arnhem (Netherlands), Musis Sacrum [support: Ace]
[08] Amstelveen (Netherlands), Cultureel Centrum [support:
Ace]
[10] Menden (Germany)
[11] Gütterslow (Germany), Sporthalle an der Wiesenstrasse
[with Renaissance]
[12] Aachen (Germany) [with Renaissance]
[13] Leverkusen (Germany), Forum [with Renaissance]
[14] Münster (Germany) [with Renaissance]
[16] Caen (France), Palais des Sports [with Renaissance]
[17] Nantes (France), Cinéma Le Paris [with Renaissance]
[18] St.Germain-du-Puy
[nr Bourges] (France), Salle des Fêtes [with
Renaissance]
[19] Paris (France), Olympia [with Renaissance]
[21] Marseille (France), Cinéma Le Rond-Point (?) [with
Renaissance]
[22] Reims (France), Cinéma Opéra [with Renaissance]
[23] Hagondange [nr Metz] (France), Palais des Fêtes [with
Renaissance]
[24] Mulhouse (France) [with Renaissance]
[25] Dijon (France), Hall de la Patinoire [with Renaissance]
[26] Grenoble (France) [with Renaissance]
[27] St.Etienne (France) [with Renaissance; support: Masal]
[28] Marseille (France), Salle Vallier [with Renaissance]
Sessions for "Cunning Stunts"
end
[31] London, Hyde Park [also: Don McLean, Joan Armatrading,
Shusha, David Lewis, Screamer]
This free concert is attended by over 50,000 people, and is
partly broadcast live on Capital Radio
[14] Lougborough, University - Edward
Herbert Building
Dave Sinclair decides to leave to form a band with his cousin
Richard, who recently left Hatfield and the North
Rehearsals start with John Murphy on guitar and Les Feast on
drums
However Sinclair fulfills prior commitments with Caravan
until the end of June
Planned US tour postponed to July, resulting in additional UK
gigs:
[19] Bath, Pavilion
[20] Exeter, University
[21] Plymouth, Guildhall
[22] Redruth, Regal
[26] London, BBC
Broadcasting House (John Peel show) - "Show Of Our Lives",
"Stuck In A Hole" and "Dabsong Conshirtoe" performed
(broadcast Jul 3)
[27] Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Mayfair Ballroom
A US tour planned to start on July
8th is postponed
[late] Jan Schelhaas replaces Dave Sinclair on keyboards
[25] "Cunning Stunts" is released
With their American tour on hold,
Caravan join BTM's "Startruckin' Tour" of festival sites
in 14 European countries, featuring Soft Machine, Mahavishnu
Orchestra, Wishbone Ash and the Climax Blues Band, as a last
minute replacement for Renaissance, whose lead singer Annie
Haslam has just undergone a tonsil operation. After Lou Reed
cancels his participation, Ike & Tina Turner top the bill on
the first dates (until Ludwigsburg)
[14] Leiden (Netherlands), Groenoordhal [also: Climax Blues
Band, Soft Machine, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Wishbone Ash,
Cockney Rebel - Caravan played 2nd]
[15] Bilzen (Belgium), Dell (Bilzen Jazz Festival) [also:
Earth & Fire, Pluto, Climax Blues Band, Mahavishnu
Orchestra, Wishbone Ash, Ike & Tina Turner]
[16] Ludwigsburg (Germany), Ludwig-Jahn-Stadion (Golden
Summernight Festival)
[17] Orange (France), Théâtre Antique [also: Climax Blues
Band, Wishbone Ash, Soft Machine, Mahavishnu Orchestra]
[20] Malaga (Spain)
[24] Reading, Reading Festival
Caravan leave the tour (with Renaissance again ready to
perform) to embark on their second American tour
[29] Seattle, WA (USA), Moore Theater
[30] San Jose, CA (USA), Civic Auditorium [also: The Tubes]
[01] San Francisco, CA (USA),
Boarding House
[03-07] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Starwood
[05] "Stuck In A Hole" b/w "Lover" released as single
[08-10] Denver, CO (USA), Ebbetts Field
[11] Schaumburg [nr Chicago], IL (USA), B.Ginnings Club
[12-14] St.Louis, MI (USA), Concerts South Club
[13] Kansas City, MO (USA), Memorial Hall (cancelled)
[15-16] Atlanta, GA (USA), Electric Ballroom
[18] Northampton, PA (USA), Roxy Theatre
[19] Upper Darby [nr Philadelphia], PA (USA), Tower Theater
[20] New York City, NY (USA), Beacon Theatre
[22] Albany, NY (USA), Palace Theatre
[23] Syracuse, NY (USA), Loew's State Theatre
[24] Rochester, NY (USA)
[26] New York City, NY (USA)
[28] San Francisco, CA (USA), Winterland [also: Pablo Cruise,
Procol Harum]
[01] Seattle, WA (USA)
[02] Spokane, WA (USA), Convention Center [supporting Frank
Zappa]
[03] Portland, OR (USA), Paramount Northwest Theater
[supporting Frank Zappa]
[04] Seattle, WA (USA), Paramount Theater (two shows)
[supporting Frank Zappa]
[05] Yakima, WA (USA)
[07] Calgary (Canada), Telus Convention Center [supporting
Procol Harum]
[08] Regina (Canada)
[09] Saskatoon (Canada)
[10] Edmonton (Canada)
[13] Winnipeg
(Canada)
[15]
Sausalito, CA (USA), Record
Plant (?)
[19] Galloway,
NJ (USA), Stockton State College (?)
[26] Québec, QC (Canada),
Grand Théâtre (?)
[27-28]
Montréal, QC (Canada), Café Campus (?)
[15] Leicester, Polytechnic
[16] Bristol, Colston Hall [support: Michael Chapman]
[22] Coventry, Warwick University
[26] Lyon (France), Bourse du Travail [also: Ash Ra Tempel]
[27] Paris (France), Hippodrome de Pantin [also: Ash Ra
Tempel]
[28] Poitiers (France), Arènes [also: Ash Ra Tempel]
[29] Bordeaux (France), Théâtre de l'Alhambra [also: Ash Ra
Tempel]
[01] Birmingham, Town Hall
[02] Manchester, Free Trade Hall
[03] Glasgow, Apollo Theatre
[04] Edinburgh, Leith Theatre
[05] Nottingham, Trent Polytechnic [radio broadcast -
released in 2003]
[06] Southampton, University
Work begins on a new album
Sessions for "Blind Dog At St.Dunstans" begin
Caravan are forced to cancel
six concerts following equipment theft
[12] Nelson, Nelson's Column (cancelled)
[13] Reading, University (cancelled)
[14] Guildford, Civic Hall (cancelled)
[15] Cheltenham, Town
Hall (cancelled)
[16] Tunbridge Wells, Assembly Rooms (cancelled)
[19] Conventry, Lanchester Polytechnic (cancelled)
[20] Bournemouth, Winter Gardens (cancelled)
[24] Lille (France), Palais Rameau
[26] Amsterdam (Netherlands), RAI Congrescentrum [also: Earth
& Fire]
[27] Zwolle (Netherlands), IJelhal
[28] Uden (Netherlands), De Nieuwe Pul [also: Tim Hardin]
[30] Hamburg (Germany), Musikhalle [support: Livin' Blues]
[31] Bremen (Germany), Kleine Stadthalle [support: Livin'
Blues]
[01] Köln (Germany), Sartory-Saal
[support: Livin' Blues]
[02] Dortmund (Germany), Westfalenhalle III [support: Livin'
Blues]
[03] Stuttgart (Germany), Gustav-Siegle-Haus [support: Livin'
Blues]
[04] Erlangen (Germany), Redoutensaal [support: Livin' Blues]
[05] Mannheim (Germany), Rosengarten, Musensaal [support:
Livin' Blues]
[17] Taplow [nr Maidenhead], Skindles Hotel [support: Stars]
[18] Guildford, Civic Hall [support: Stars]
[22] Dunstable, Queensway Hall [support: Stars]
[23] Lancaster University [support: Stars]
[23] "Blind Dog At St.Dunstans" is released
[24] Nottingham, University [support: Stars]
[25] Canterbury, Odeon Cinema [support: Stars]
Setlist : "Memory Lain, Hugh", "Hoedown", "Chiefs And Indians",
"Come On Back", "The Dabsong Conshirtoe", "A Very Smelly, Grubby
Little Oik", "All The Way", "Can You Hear Me?", "The Love In
Your Eye" // "Jack And Gill", "Hoedown", "For Richard"
[26] Brighton, Dome [support: Stars]
[28] Liverpool, University [support: Stars]
[29] Coventry, Lanchester Polytechnic [support: Stars]
[30] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [support: Stars]
[01] Sheffield University
[support: Stars]
[02] Croydon, Fairfield Halls [support: Stars]
[04] London, New Victoria Theatre [guest: J.Hastings]
[support: Stars]
[05] London, BBC Studios [John Peel show] - "All The Way" and
the "Oik" suite performed (broadcast May 17)
[07] Bristol, Colston Hall [support: Stars]
[08] Canterbury, Odeon [support: Stars]
[09] Birmingham, Town Hall [support: Stars]
Planned US tour (initially due to begin on May 14) is postponed
to July, and later cancelled
Caravan accordingly extend their British tour
[14] Cambridge, Corn Exchange [support: Stars]
[15] Norwich, University of East Anglia - LCR
[21] Edinburgh, University
[22] Glasgow, University Union
[23] Redcar, Coatham Bowl
[28] leave for a 2-week European tour
[05] Saint-Tropez (France), Citadelle
[also: Wapassou]
[19] Louveciennes [nr Paris] (France), Festival dans la Nature
[also: National Health, Daevid Allen & Euterpe...]
[21] Hoensbroek
(Netherlands), Luxor Pallas Theater
[25] Saarijärvi (Finland), Midsummer Special
Planned US tour is cancelled
"All The Way" b/w "Chiefs And Indians" released as single
[10] Cologne (Germany), Radrennbahn (Hot
Rock Night Open Air Concert)
[23] London, Lyceum (Midnight Court)
[29] Hauts de Corbières (France), Festival de Corbières [also: Pulsar, Atoll, VdGG, Magma, 801, Gong] (festival cancelled)
Caravan replace John Cale at the last
minute at this Dutch festival
[11] Lochem [nr Arnhem] (Netherlands), De Zandkuil
Openluchttheater (Lochem Festival) [also: Procol Harum,
Curved Air, John Cale (cancelled), Climax Blues Band, Dr
Feelgood]
[02] Dortmund (Germany), Westfalenhalle (Dortmunder Rock Dream)
"Canterbury Tales" compilation
released. A European tour to promote it sees Dave Sinclair
rejoining on a temporary basis, sharing keyboard duties with Jan
Schelhaas. Geoff Richardson is initially not to appear due to
touring commitments with John G. Perry's Sunset Wading in
Europe, but eventually does after the tour is cancelled
[18] Preston, Guildhall [support: Oscar]
[19] Edinburgh, University [support: Oscar]
[20] Glasgow, University [support: Oscar]
[21] Dundee, University [support: Oscar]
[23] Liverpool, Empire [support: Oscar]
[24] Keele, University
[25] Warwick, University [support: Oscar]
[26] Malvern, Winter Gardens
[27] Leicester, Polytechnic [support: Oscar]
[29] Exeter, University [support: Oscar]
[30] Plymouth, Fiesta Club [support: Oscar]
[01] Southampton, University
[support: Oscar]
[02] Derby, King's Hall [support: Oscar]
[03] Guildford, Civic Hall [support: Oscar]
[04] Manchester, UMIST [support: Oscar]
[08] Orléans (France) [also: Soft Machine]
[09] Lyon (France) [also: Soft Machine]
[13] Paris (France), Palais des Sports [also: Soft Machine,
Kevin Ayers]
[15] Amsterdam (Netherlands), RAI Congrescentrum [also:
Streetwalkers, Squeeze]
[16] Arnhem (Netherlands), Stokvishal [also:
Streetwalkers, Squeeze]
[17] Kerkrade (Netherlands), Rodahal [also:
Streetwalkers, Squeeze]
[22] London, New Victoria Theatre
Mike Wedgwood leaves
[mid] Dek Messecar joins on bass
[28] Sessions for "Better By Far" begin at Utopia Studios (London), and continue into March
[09] Köln (Germany), Sporthalle (Easter Rock Festival)
[10] Nürnberg (Germany), Messehalle (Easter Rock Festival)
[11] Ludwigshafen (Germany), Friedrich-Ebert-Halle (Easter Rock
Festival)
[12] Duisburg (Germany), Mercatorhalle
[16] Hamburg (Germany), Marksthalle
[17] Flensburg (Germany), Deutsches Haus
[19] Menden (Germany), Wilhelshöhe
[20] Stuttgart (Germany), Stadthalle
[29] Coventry, Lanchester Poly
[02] London, BBC Studios [John Peel
session] - "Behind You", "The Last Unicorn", "Better By Far" and
"Nightmare" performed (broadcast May 10)
[05] Exeter, University
[06] Cardiff, University
[06] "Better By Far" b/w "Silver Strings" released as single.
[07] Nottingham,
University
[14] Brighton, Dome
Caravan travel to Germany for gigs until May 28
[20] Duisburg (Germany), Rhein-Ruhr-Halle
Setlist: "Memory Lain, Hugh" / "Headloss", "A Very Smelly,
Grubby Little Oik", "Silver Strings", "Better By Far", "The
Last Unicorn", "Behind You", "Let It Shine", "Nightmare",
"Intermezzo", "Here Am I", "The Love In Your Eye" // "Feelin'
Alright"
[21] Hamm (Germany), Zentralhallen
[04] Farnborough, Recreation Centre
[05] Sheffield, Top Rank
[06] Cromer, West Runton Pavilion
[10] Durham, University
[11] Bradford, University
[12] Redcar, Coatham Bowl
[19] London, Roundhouse
"For Richard" is added to the setlist for this concert
[24] Keele University
[25] Birmingham, University
[26] Guildford, Civic Hall
[09] Harlow, Town
Park (free concert)
Festival appearances in Germany and France
[21] Ostende (Belgium), Sportpark de
Schorre (Wielerbaan) [also: Ultravox, Livin' Blues, Water]
[26] "Better By Far" is released on Arista
[03-04] Scheessel [nr Bremen]
(Germany), Rider Open Air Festival [also: Camel, Colosseum
II, SFF, BJH, Nektar, The Byrds]
Pre-tour rehearsals at London's Shepperton Film Studios
[19] Bristol, Colston Hall [support: Nova]
[20] Birmingham, The Odeon [support: Nova]
[22] Leicester, De Montfort Hall [support: Nova]
[23] Newcastle, City Hall [support: Nova]
[24] Glasgow, Apollo Centre [support: Nova]
[25] Redcar, Coatham Bowl [support: Nova]
[27] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [support: Nova]
[29] Sheffield, Town Hall [support: Nova]
[02] London, Hammersmith Odeon [support:
Nova]
[05] London, BBC Studios [Top Gear Session]
[15] Loughborough, University
[19] Plymouth, Fiesta
[21] Hull, University
[22] Blackpool, Imperial Hotel
[26] Southampton University
[27] Canterbury, The Odeon
[28] Salford, University
[29] Durham, University
[01] Cambridge, University
[03] Coventry, Warwick University
[04] Bath, University
[05] Bradford, University
[14] Paris (France), Hippodrome de Pantin
[15] Caen (France)
[16] Le Mans (France)
[17] Poitiers (France)
[18] La Rochelle (France)
[19] Saint-Etienne (France)
[20] Lyon (France)
[21] Grenoble (France)
[25] Uden (Netherlands), De Nieuwe Pul [support: Doug
Ferguson Band]
[26] Tolleboek (Netherlands), Tholehal [support: Doug
Ferguson Band]
[27] Zutphen (Netherlands), De Buitensocietelt [support: Doug
Ferguson Band]
[28] Zaandam (Netherlands), De Speeldoos [support: Doug
Ferguson Band]
January
[15] Fife, St.Andrews University
February
[early] Canterbury, Alberry's Wine
Bar (various members of Caravan, including Richard and Dave
Sinclair, play together during a party)
[09] München (Germany), Down Town
[10] Mainz (Germany), Elzer Hof
[11] Weissenohe b/Forchheim (Germany), To Act
[12] Berlin (Germany), Kant Kino
[13] Hamburg (Germany), Audimax
[14] Kiel (Germany), Ball Pompös
[15] Moisburg b/Hamburg (Germany), Mic Mac
[17] Gouda (Netherlands), Kunstmin [support: Panda]
[18] Arnhem (Netherlands), Stokviskal
[19] Tilburg (Netherlands), De Harmonie
Dek Messecar leaves
An unusual line-up of Caravan,
associating regular members Pye Hastings, Richard
Coughlan and Jan Schelhaas with the returning Richard
Sinclair, record a series of demos at a studio in Rye,
with a view to a second Caravan album on Arista. The
projected album doesn't materialise, and Caravan are
dropped by Arista. (In 1994, Pye Hastings released his songs
from these sessions (the others were penned by either Sinclair
or Schelhaas) as the Cool Water CD; Sinclair
later released one of his songs, "Uncle's Farm", an early
version of Camel's "Down On The Farm", on his Live Tracks CD
in 2003)
Complete list of songs recorded: "Cold Fright", "What
Elephant?", "Ansaphone", "Just The Way You Are", "Side By Side",
"Mark 53", "Crack Of The Willow", "Bright Shiny Day",
"Heartbreaker", "Cool Water", "Emily, Just 4", "Funky Love",
"Uncle's Farm", "Fireman", "Space Cowboy", "Do It All Night"
(a.k.a. "Tuesday Is Rock & Roll Nite"), "Pielican", "Bicycle
Belle" and "Acc.Mo."
[14] Geoff Richardson leaves
Jan Schelhaas and Dave Sinclair join Camel for the world tour promoting "Breathless"
[07] Aylesbury, Civic Centre Maxwell
Hall (warm-up gig) [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[10] Croydon, Fairfield Halls [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[11] Brighton, Dome [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[12] Portsmouth, Guildhall [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[14] Birmingham, Odeon [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[15] Leicester, De Montfort Hall [also: Michael Chapman]
[Camel]
[16] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [also: Michael Chapman]
[Camel]
[17] Glasgow, City Hall [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[18] Edinburgh, Usher Hall [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[19] Newcastle, City Hall [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[20] Sheffield, City Hall [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[22] Ipswich, Gaumont [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[23] Southampton,Gaumont [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[24] Guildford, Civic Hall [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[25] Bristol, Colston Hall [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[26] Liverpool, Empire [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[29-30] London, Hammersmith Odeon [also: Michael Chapman]
[Camel]
[02] Oxford, Polytechnic [also:
Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[03] Plymouth, Polytechnic [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[04] Aberystwyth, University [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[06] Salford, University [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[07] Bradford, University [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[08] Stoke, Victoria Hall [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[09] Canterbury, Odeon [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[10] Canterbury, Kent University [Camel]
[11] Cardiff, University [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[12] Wolverhampton, Civic Hall [also: Michael Chapman]
[Camel]
[13] Keele, University [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[14] York, University [also: Michael Chapman] [Camel]
[17] Hamburg (Germany), Audimax [Camel]
[18] Berlin (Germany), Hochschule der Künste [Camel]
[19] Bremen (Germany), Glocke [Camel]
[21] Gütersioh (Germany), Sporthalle [Camel]
[22] Dortmund (Germany), Westfalenhalle [Camel]
[23] Siegen (Germany), Siegerlandhalle [Camel]
[24] Köln (Germany), Satory-Saal [Camel]
[25] Düsseldorf (Germany), Phillipshalle [Camel]
[26] Offenbach (Germany), Stadthalle [Camel]
[27] Karlsruhe (Germany), Konzerthaus [Camel]
[28] Offenburg (Germany), Schwarzwaldhalle [Camel]
[29] Sarrebrücken (Germany), Kongresshalle [Camel]
[31] Heilbronn (Germany, Harmonie [Camel]
[early] Münster (Germany),
Münsterland Hallen [Camel]
[early] Stolberg (Germany), Stadthalle [Camel]
[early] Mannheim (Germany), Rosengarten-Musensaal [Camel]
[05] Mainz (Germany), Eizer Hof [Camel]
[06] Munich (Germany), Schwabinger Bräu [Camel]
[09] Basel (Switzerland), Festsaal Messe [Camel]
[10] Maassluis
(Netherlands), Toverbal [Camel]
[11] Poperinge (Belgium), Maeke Blijde [Camel]
[12] Nijmegen (Netherlands), Vereeniging [also: Michael
Chapman] [Camel]
[13] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Carré Theater [also: Michael
Chapman] [Camel]
[14] Kerkrade (Netherlands), Rodahal [also: Michael Chapman]
[Camel]
[16] Metz (France) [Camel]
[17] Paris (France), Le Stadium [Camel]
[18] Tours (France) [Camel]
[20] Lyon (France) [Camel]
[21] Vitrolles [nr Marseille] (France), Salle des Fêtes [Camel]
[22] Bordeaux (France), Salle du Grand Parc [Camel]
[26] Donostia [nr San Sebastian] (Spain), Velodromo Anoeta
[Camel]
[28] Barcelona (Spain), Bikini [Camel]
[06-07] Lisboa (Portugal), Pavilhao Los Belenenses [Camel]
[16] Tokyo (Japan), Shibuya Koukaido
[Camel]
[17] Osaka (Japan), Koseinenkin Hall [Camel]
[19] Nagoya (Japan), Shinkoukaido Hall [Camel]
[22-23] Tokyo (Japan), Koseinenkin Hall [Camel]
[08] Davis, CA (USA), UCD Coffeehouse
[Camel]
[09] San Jose, CA (USA), Centre for the Performing Arts
(broadcast on KSJO FM) [support: Bob Weir's Kingfish] [Camel]
[11] San Francisco, CA (USA), Old Waldorf (broadcast on KALX-FM,
UC Berkeley radio) [Camel]
[13] San Diego, CA (USA), Roxy Theatre (two shows) [Camel]
[15-18] West Hollywood [Los Angeles], CA (USA), The Roxy (two
shows) [Camel]
March
Richard and Dave Sinclair leave Camel; they are replaced by Colin Bass and Kit Watkins
Caravan reform with a line-up
of Pye Hastings, Geoff Richardson, Dave
Sinclair, Richard Sinclair and Richard
Coughlan. Initially they attempt to record a new album for
release during November, but these plans are scrapped in favour
of a live recording made at their London concert when Richard
Sinclair drops out (officially "because of other commitments")
and is replaced by the returning Dek Messecar.
Eventually, this plan is itself scrapped in favour of a studio
recording when it is discovered that it can be done with the
same budget
[29] York, University [support: The Opposition]
[30] Durham, Bede College[support: The Opposition]
[31] Southampton, University [support: The Opposition]
[02] Bath, University[support: The
Opposition]
[03] Colchester, Essex University[support: The Opposition]
[05] Preston, Polytechnic[support: The Opposition]
[09] West Runton Pavillion [support: The Opposition]
[10] Manchester, Polytechnic [support: The Opposition]
[11] Birmingham, Dibeth Civic Hall [support: The Opposition]
[12] Cambridge, University [support: The Opposition]
[13] Canterbury, Odeon [support: The Opposition]
[14] Keele University [support: The Opposition]
[15] Birkenhead, Hamilton Club[support: The Opposition]
[16] Aberavon, Nine Volts Club [support: The Opposition]
[17] St. Austell Cornish Riviera [support: The Opposition]
[19] Plymouth, Fiesta[support: The Opposition]
[20] Reading, University [support: The Opposition]
[21] Loughborough, University[support: The Opposition]
[22] Lincoln, Drill Hall [support: The Opposition]
[23] Surrey University [support: The Opposition]
[24] Slough, College of Further Education [support: The
Opposition]
[25] London, Rainbow Theatre [support: The Opposition]
Caravan sign a deal with their old manager Terry King to record an album for his label Kingdom Records. Soon after, the live album "The Best Of Caravan Live" (from a 1974 gig in Croydon) is released, but only in France
[22] Dunstable, Queensway Civic Hall
[03] Belfort (France)
[04] St.Avold (France)
[05] Strasbourg (France)
[07] Bippen (Germany), Fiz Oblong
[08] Oberhausen (Germany), Old Daddy
[09] Wipperfürth (Germany), Meddle
Setlist: "Behind You", "Heartbreaker", "If I Could Do It All
Over Again...", "It's Never Too Late", "Clear Blue Sky",
"Watcha Gonna Tell Me", "Piano Player", "Bright Shiny Day",
"Corner Of My Eye", "Nightmare", "Keepin' Up De Fences", "Golf
Girl", "Hoedown", "Make Yourself At Home", "Same Old Blues
Again"
[10] Berlin (Germany), Quartier Latin
[12] Kiel (Germany), Ball Pompös
[13] Flensburg (Germany), Blunschli
[14] Osnabrück (Germany), Hyde Park
[15] Rotenburg (Germany), Stadrockfest'80 [also: Kevin Coyne,
Gruppo Sportivo...]
[16] Lille (France)
[17] Dreux (France)
[18] Tours (France)
[19] Le Mans (France)
[20] Bordeaux (France) (unconfirmed)
[21-22] La Mothe-St.Héray (France)
[23] Paris (France) (unconfirmed)
[24] Epinal (France)
[25] Besançon (France)
[26] Lyon (France)
[27] St. Flour (France)
[28] Guéret (France)
[29] Vierzon (France), Festival [also: Atoll, John
McLaughlin]
"The Album" is recorded at Farmyard studios, Little Chalfont
[24] "Heartbreaker" single is
released
[31] "The Album" is released
[10] Cardiff, University
[14] Manchester, Apollo
[16] London, Imperial College
[17] Canterbury, Odeon
[18] Sheffield, University
[19] Liverpool, Rotters
[20] Glasgow, University
[21] Edinburgh, University
[23] London, Dominion Theatre
[25] Doncaster, Rotters
[27] Guildford, Civic Hall
[01] Paris (France), Théâtre Bobino
[support: The Stunners]
[02] Rennes, Salle de L'Espace (or Amiens)
[03] Caen (France), Halle Sorel
[04] Le Mans (France), L'Empire (or 2nd date in Caen ??)
[05] La Roche-sur-Yon (France), Salle des Fêtes du
Bourg-sous-la-Roche
[06] Bordeaux (France), Palais des Congrès
[07] Cognac (France), Théâtre
[13] A promotional performance on
French television (miming to "Heartbreaker" for the programme
"Studio 3") is interrupted by the news of the failed
assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II in Rome
This marks the final appearance by this line-up, and both Geoff
Richardson and Dek Messecar leave Caravan once more
The original Caravan line-up
(Pye Hastings, Dave and Richard Sinclair,
Richard Coughlan) regroup to start work on a new album
"Back To Front" sessions begin at Oakwood Studios in
Herne Bay, "on a shoestring budget"
More sessions in Herne Bay
Outtakes from the sessions include "One More Time" (a Dave
Sinclair piece with lyrics and guide vocal by John Murphy) and
an early version of "Going For A Song" (without lyrics)
"Back To Front" is released
Caravan reform to perform two
gigs celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Marquee Club. The
line-up on this occasion is: Pye Hastings, Geoff
Richardson, Jan Schelhaas, Richard Sinclair
and Richard Coughlan
[28-29] London, Marquee Club
Setlist: "Behind You", "Memory Lain, Hugh" / "Headloss",
"Golf Girl", "A Hunting We Shall Go", "Clear Blue Sky", "In
The Land Of Grey And Pink", "Nine Feet Underground",
"Nightmare", "Keepin Up De Fences", "The Last Unicorn" //
encore: "Hoedown"
[07] Canterbury, Christchurch College [with Music Doctors, Hugh Hopper & Friends]
After Caravan is asked to appear in a series of televised concerts featuring groups from the 1970's, the original line-up (plus Jimmy Hastings) reform and rehearsals start at Richard Sinclair's Roper Road headquarters (initially Geoff Richardson is also invited to join, but he leaves after the first couple of rehearsals)
[10] Canterbury festival
[24] Nottingham, Central TV Studios ('Bedrock' television series)
[--] Folkestone, Hawkinge
[28] Attleborough (Norfolk), Old Buckenham
[18] Brixton, The Fridge [also: Ozric Tentacles]
[24] Brixton, The Fridge [also: David Jackson]
[09] Perugia (Italy), Giardini
Frontone (Rockin' Umbria Festival)
Setlist: "Memory Lain, Hugh" / "Headloss", "Golf Girl",
"Videos Of Hollywood", "Nine Feet Underground", "In The Land
Of Grey And Pink", "Where But For Caravan Would I", "Winter
Wine", "Nightmare", "If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do
It All Over You", "For Richard", "Keep On Caring", "Behind
You"
[22] London, Town & Country Club
[also: The Strawbs]
[27] Norfolk, Old Buckenham
[10] Wolverhampton, Civic Hall [also: The Strawbs, Rose Amongst Thorns]
Credit must be given for some of the information on this page (especially for the 1969-73 period) to the great Barry H. King and his Caravan biography series in 'Facelift' and 'Canterbury Nachrichten'. Thanks also to Mike Wedgwood for digging up his old diaries !