Sonny Glass
September 1, 2011
So back to 'The Halos'...but will the real Jim Halo return instead of that bloke in a trilby?
Hope so !
343 records: Guestbook
allan stewart
May 5, 2011
Hi Guys Cool Band
Allan
Tubby F
January 22, 2011
Great at Sammy Dow's. Can't wait for the Cartvale gig.
stuart houhghton
December 6, 2010
seen yous at the cartvale busby,,,what a gig what a night wen u be bak
Jamie O'Haire
December 5, 2010
Glad you followed your dream, Jim. Never let the spectators stop you, 'cause they ain't in the water, they are on shore watching and telling you what you should do. Forget them, follow your dream. I'm glad to see you have.
Love Always
Your cousin, Jamie in Canada
P. 'Ole' Dancer
November 13, 2010
Ah hink youse are pure dead brilliant, by the way! Ah hink tha' guitarist o'yours musta bin someone once.
Ginger
October 25, 2010
Caught the gentlemen at the weekend. What a singer, what a drummer, what a guitarist. What a band...
B.Tell
October 9, 2010
I used to love this band until your hungry drummist ate my dinner.
Solly Venga
July 18, 2010
Nothing in the calendar? I suggest SD's Saturday 31 July maybe with a warm up at Scotia earlier in the day? I shall join the boys with the blackstuff at the latter.
Cannae wait.
Pockets
February 7, 2010
Excellent gig at Dows last night guys - stereo Keilt too - Brill !
J Steed
February 7, 2010
Another very brilliant gig at SD's last night!
Musical excellence, beer and great company. Wonderful!
salivecama
January 17, 2010
Hi from Berlkin,
just want to say that this site is great.
I will come back often.
Yours Salive
Pat McToal
January 2, 2010
Heard you in Scotia Bar tonight. Didnt see you though....couldnt get next door to see you. But what a sound! great singing and musically excellent. Well done. do you have a gigs diary?
Fznmioex
December 25, 2009
Best Site Good Work
Mojo Longrass
December 19, 2009
Have a great one Halos.
Looking forward to 30th at Sammy's.
JC
November 3, 2009
6th November - Halos and Littlehed eh?
Missing a band? ;-)
Colonel Blink
October 23, 2009
Boys! I hardly recognised you at The Ferry. It was a big mistake going for all that new Botox stuff. You'd looked great - not a crease to be seen. But I think it must have affected your fingers and vocal cords. Just didn't sound anywhere near as good as usual.
I'll be back when it's worn off.
Victoria P
September 11, 2009
Hope you've been doing some plumptious recording this week. Originals and maybe some Stones.
maczero
August 30, 2009
rock and roll..the best band in glasgow..the halos
Rylee
August 28, 2009
Hi! Very nice site!
Egwgeawn
August 9, 2009
hi nice site thx
G. Innes
July 19, 2009
Wow! What a band!
The gig at Sammy Dows last night was totally brilliant.
Not to be missed.
Canada Club
June 22, 2009
Great time at Maxwell Road. Thanks guys.
Rocking Band.
Lively place.
Mbgbxoyn
June 14, 2009
perfect design thanks
Ricky
June 9, 2009
Wonderfull great site
tom paterson
May 31, 2009
the show at sammy's on friday night was brilliant as usual,but just have to say ''private bereavement '' has to be the next single ,it was great.loved the bands rendition of ''hey joe'' and marty's vocals on "white room " better than jack bruce !. just a word for craig too -your drumming on "sunshine of your love" is phenominal !!.another great show lads the 'corner crew'loved it.awrabess, Tom Paterson, Falkirk.
Manfred Mann-Bagge
May 31, 2009
Very much I am enjoying your Rocking and Rolling spiel.
Supa!
Wndiorjs
May 21, 2009
good material thanks
Holly P
May 5, 2009
great website big jim!
Jim Keilt
April 25, 2009
Great Gig at The Ferry last night guys!Your guitar player is very talented and very handsome!
Ahrtlroe
April 24, 2009
Good crew it's cool :)
Hgtvtdng
April 24, 2009
good material thanks
Gerrard Steven
April 19, 2009
Playing the new CD single in the car. Great production. Great sound, and you guys are pretty cool too.
calum macleod
April 15, 2009
Just listened to your top new cd (again) superb, U2 used to do it for me now its .....Hail to the Halos, keep the magic coming,Oh and thanks for the great link to Sugarsnap caterers. You guys rock, "dont you hate a brown noser" Keep smiling, Calum.
Euqcfwaw
April 14, 2009
this is be cool 8)
Xbzvetpu
April 14, 2009
Excellent work, Nice Design
seizedcarautos
April 9, 2009
Hello to all ! Great site. I am new here greetings to all from Poland.
greetingsfrompoland
March 6, 2009
Hello to all ! Greetings From Poland. very Good Page !
EK Rocker
February 20, 2009
Superb gig in Village Inn.
You all ROCK!
jim carr balloch.
December 31, 2008
hi there jim & the boys.so the year is at an end & it was agood one for us all i hope.i know it's a wee while yet but our gig down here in balloch, at the vale masonic on the 13th of march, is on course & all systems are go.i will have the tickets ready next week,so if you can shift any that would be great.if you are still up for playing guitar for my big mate at the opening set[just 30 mins] that would be fab.if not thats ok as well as it might be to mutch work involved,but give it a thought as we would love it.if you want any more info on anything give me a cll on 07941426960.
all the best for the halo,s in 2009 happy new year.
FreeNorton
December 29, 2008
Have a nice day for all!
Cold Turkey
December 28, 2008
I cannae wait till 16 January. I need a big shot of The Halos now!
Roland Kemble
December 19, 2008
Just come in from tonite's O'Neills gig.
Fantastic show!
The place was just Rockin'!
'Till the next time, have a Merry Christmas Halos !
jim c balloch
November 19, 2008
ok guys,it looks like i'll be going to see you at the village inn on friday night.
this time i am taking 3 or 4 mates along,so put the amps in the oven & turn the heat up to 11 & give our ears a roasting.
jim carr ballioch
November 12, 2008
hi.friday night at sammy's was great,but i need to get some pals to come up the next time.thanks for helping littlehed with the gig in erskin.& lets try & get the double header gig sometime in the new year.keep on with the rock n roll.
Jim Keilt
November 9, 2008
Thanks VG for the appreciation.The Halos are always thinking of others,especially at this time of year.In fact many have called us 'The new Cliff Richards',or 'The Santas of The North'!
It's interesting that the lady you mention has chosen to respond below in ancient Greek. This may tax even a man of your classical background.I am assured, however,that a (very)rough translation would be,'gerritrightupyeyyabawbag!',which I understand to be an old Scottish term of endearment,although I may be wrong.
Thank you again for your support.
Cliff and The Halos.
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VG
November 8, 2008
What a thoughtful bunch of young chaps The Halos are indeed. In recognition of the approach of Christmas and all the stresses that come with it, their gigs are now including a more than welcome Xmas present-buying slot. Don’t know about anyone else but I dread this time of year; pushing through the throngs and queuing in the likes of HMV, in fact HMV itself. Usually it takes almost half an hour to get to the front and buy those traditional record/dvd vouchers for the hoards of family – at least 3 or 4 of the things every year. Then it’s off home exhausted. How Mrs G seems to take weeks about all is beyond me.
At S Dow’s last night the half time break gave opportunity to buy The Halos new single ‘Eyes Open Wide’. Brilliant it is too and a real bargain! So it’s win-win all round for me at least. No trip into the city, no hassle; and, though it’s hard to imagine, those grateful recipients will be even more overwhelmed by my thoughtfulness. Thanks fellas !
Aside from all that commercial stuff, the band was in my humble opinion as hot as ever. The solid rock-like consistency of their consistently solid Rock is an ever present and uplifting pleasure.
It has to be said, however, that not everyone at the gig was in top form. A cloud of foreboding seemed to permeate the atmosphere at moments through the evening. I don’t want to point the finger at anyone, or be in anyway unkind, but it was that woman with blond hair, dressed in a red top. Is it the new Landlady? Or was it someone from the Health & Safety Anti-Fun League?
What was all the fuss about? Well, it seems that on the back wall there is a traffic light sound level indicator. Seems The Halos were in the red zone too often and for too long. Maybe I’d accidently put my ears on inside out because to me the red light coming on seemed at times to be unrelated to the volume level. It was a little distracting, even to the audience, to have this person flapping up at this thing, sticking a finger in one ear and miming turning an imaginary volume knob down. MJ stood his ground thankfully, only to have the blame thrust upon his throbbing bass. ‘Oo-er Missus’ as Viz may report it.
If I was queuing up for her pressie it wouldn’t be for a voucher. If I had to give her one, a pressie that is, it would have to be The Spinal Tap dvd. I am confident that a little instruction in the true meaning of live rock, and of knobs that go up to ELEVEN, would resolve the issue.
Meantime, pending resolution, maybe The Halos will be forced to turn it down to ten.
In fairness, maybe she was only worried about our collective hearing. So if she ever asks me if it was me who wrote so flippantly about her, I’m going tell her straight, ‘Pardon...?’
Final score,
The Halos 11 v Sammy Dows Lady In Red nil.
tom paterson
October 7, 2008
calendar says 6/11/08 VALE 8.30 pm and then 6/11/08 SAMMYS 9.00 pm - now ,i know you lads are brilliant but ........!!??!!. that would be some trick !! TOM PATERSON, FALKIRK
tom paterson -falkirk
October 1, 2008
halo lads (that been done before ? )great gig at sammys on sat 27/9 - you forgot to pass round the e-mail list though !!. hope the single recording not going to be on 10/10 as thats about the only night i cant make it-otherwise will defo be there at the VALE.look forward to seeing you all there- Tam-original Haloic Cognoscenti ! YES THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT T-SHIRT !!!
Ian Shand
September 29, 2008
Jim, I hope not to lower the journalistic tone of your guestbook, but when are you guys playing next ?
Big Willie Shand and myself are desperate to join the Haloic Cognoscenti....do we get robes and stuff? If not we can bring our own.
The tracks sound great, and as for the blues stuff on your Myspace page, what can i say but.. WOW !!! Intimidatingly good !!
Jim Keilt
September 21, 2008
Nice to see The Halos with such an intellectual and well rounded group(bevvy?)of reviewers.Particularly as I know for a fact that one of them was on nodding terms,nay, a close friend to several Beatles!
The end of 'Eyes Open Wide' was not a mistake,Vaughn,(Stevie Ray Grace?)but a new 'jazz'arrangement JK had forgotten to tell the others about!Thank you all for you kind words,and if you all buy the new single we could be No.1 !!(In Clarkston)
Also a BIG hello to my cousin Trish in the colonies!She's older than me,but looks about 16 !
Vaughan Grace
September 20, 2008
O’Neill’s in Glasgow’s Merchant City is far from being the easiest Friday night venue for any band, even one as good as The Halos. Partially populated by an itinerant noisy, dare I say inebriated jabbering throng, it takes some considerable presence and aura to break on through to the other side. This particular casual observer has witnessed two of these recent events and how different they were. The first was a slight struggle, but by the break the completely disinterested had moved on to their preferred destinations leaving room, both physical and aural, for the remaining congregation of aficionados of good live music. The second half rocked as a result of this mini exodus balanced by an influx of more enlightened revellers. The quality of performance was equally as excellent at the second event but the crowd were on better form from the off and totally up for it. If the measure of brilliance is judged by the quality of audience participation then this gig hit the spot. Writhing, swaying air guitarists and bopping former aspirants to Pans People were on open display. So too was communal singing of familiar rock hymns, thankfully drowned by the power play and top quality vocals of the band.
Nobody can be faultless all the time and some sensitive ears may have briefly heard an unusual chord sequence at the end of ‘Eyes Wide Open’. Even Eric Clapton has said on occasions – ‘oops’. But this only served to prove by contrast how brilliant the rest of the performance was. I can only imagine it was committed by JK in the time honoured fashion of school teachers caught in apparent error – ‘just testing’.
Speaking of EC, this is a band which seems to have bypassed the traditional dilemma of how to cover a classic number – do you do a straight copy or your own version? Paradoxically The Halos are as good as and better than the originals. And we are talking about the likes of Cream, Thin Lizzy, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, R.E.M., Spooky Tooth, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix to mention just eight. ‘Sultans Of Swing’ by Dire Straits would have got a mention but they didn’t play it on this occasion.
JK takes over the vocals for the superb Rory Gallagher numbers ‘What’s going on’ and ‘Laundromat’. MJ introduces such interludes with reference to ‘Uncle Jim’. Brilliant renditions they are too they are so don’t be misled by such an avuncular image.
He is after all not so much ‘Uncle Jim’ but ‘The Super Daddy of Rock’.
When the tee-shirts go on sale for ‘The Haloic Cognoscenti’ (God! Wish I’d thought that one up!) - make that two extra large please!
Nicey & Smashy
September 4, 2008
Nice & Sleazy - 4th Sept 2008.
A chosen test bed for original material .A gathering place for The Haloic Cognoscenti – a growing mass of contenders for the # 1 fan top-spot.
The air-con turned way down low – essential preparation for the hot blast of cultured rock that was on the menu, and then delivered in the now customary, faultless, exemplary style from Messrs Keilt, Jenkins & Hadden
This could, in fact should, be the start of something greater. If success and reward ever match talent and endeavour the those aforementioned disciples will know, world without end, that the Gods Of Rock will have spoken.
Let it be. Let it be.
Curator
August 10, 2008
The Busby, 9th August 2008.
The Halos, with their complete Rock & Blues , one-man, fully functional, hands on, human museum - Mr Keilt - rocked and ,er, bluesed the night away.
If I could find suitable words to describe how brilliant a night we all had - would I be able to actually speak them? Some would doubt it.
Everyone was knocked out by how brilliant you all were.
Jim, Martin, Craig, thank you so very, very much from all of us.
Spreading the word.
Arra best,
Glyn
Trish O'Haire
July 16, 2008
How talented you are, Cousin Jim!
I could listen to Cage endlessly.
Eleanor is very talented also!
Matt Haran
June 24, 2008
Just exploring. Not too struck on much modern music but your stuff is unusual in that the lyrics can be heard. Drumming is also a dying art so it is a wee buzz to hear someone who knows a taradiddle from a paradiddle.
Jim Keilt
May 18, 2008
Let's put this to rest.
This is not a test bed for 'Freedom of Speech',this is a small boy(or girl)hiding behind a big wall, calling names.
If you wish to test freedom of speech,feel free to sing Celtic songs outside Ibrox on matchday,not in The Halos guestbook!
The Halos are always up for constructive criticism,indeed we welcome it,but we have no wish to listen to abuse.
I suppose I could defend my band mates but truly their talent is self-evident(although your not obliged to enjoy it).I will only say that The Halos is the best band I have worked with.We encourage and inspire each other in our music, and have a good laugh on the way.If playing pubs is our limit,so be it.(I'm 54,what do you think I'm going to do?Join the Kaiser Chiefs?Wait for Jimmy Page to die?
The sad thing about all this is our multi-named 'critic'would appear to be known to us.Do I have a friend who is this sneaky?Yuck!
Finally,feel free to exercise your freedom of speech.Meanwhile we shall exercise our freedom of action and clear your petty little comments from our page.
(And don't do it again Mum!)
bryan holland
May 12, 2008
Glyn, The halos must be pleased they have a dedicated
champion sutch as yourself fighting their corner.
Debate is a good thing but obviously not everyone
shares the same opinions or musical tastes and that
keeps life interesting.Our time on this mortal coil
would be pretty dull if we coulden't exchange diffirent
views no matter how much they may offend others provided
they are valid, even if a little crude at times.
there has obviously been a few ruffled feathers out there
who don't like what the have seen or heard. Whether
this gives them the right or not to voice their
displeasure in the way they have, It just goes to
show people are watching and listining.That must
be a good thing
yours sin bryan
Glyn Phillips
May 12, 2008
Allison, I don't think I was trying to gag anyone, control them or sanitise their views. My main intended points were that I disagreed with the somewhat needlessly personal criticisms and the inappropriate and unnecessary tone they were expressed with. I also disagreed with some of the musical opinion of named posters.
I accept the point about being up for scrutiny and I'm sure the Band members are big enough to take it all on the chin and prove the detractors to be wrong.
I don't wear rose-tinted specs for this or any other Band no matter how big or small. I just happen to believe that these guys are exceptionally talented and I love the style of music they play.
The main point I tried to make in my light-hearted suggestion (hence the word perhaps) was that I really don't like nasty personalised critcism posted anonymously. It is simply cowardice to do such a thing. I'd have more respect for the negative views if the authors had the bottle to put their names to their comments. Moderation would simply be a way of weeding out the anonymous gratuitous insults.
It was a thought. That's all. As simple as that.
ATB & R&R
Allison Keyes
May 12, 2008
Been reading with interest the comments, although
some a little strong,in guestbook and in particular
Glyn Phillips attempt to sanitise the opinions of
others,no matter how much he disagrees with the,
is rather controlling to say the least.What happened to
freedom of speach.To retain a sence of balance
you must refrain from gagging orders. Finally if
one puts themselves up for scrutiny they must
also learn to roll with the punches.After all are
they not trying to find a broad appinion of their
work and not just that of their friends through
rose tinted glasses.
yours Allie
Glyn Phillips
May 11, 2008
Don't know what inspired, or should that be conspired, the recent flurry of negativity. Some look like the same grudge-holding anon (=cowardly)person in various guises.
Couldn't disagree more with the comments.
Overall consensus is - great vocals and great instrumental work.
Time to moderate the guestbook perhaps.
Keep the anonymous cloth-eared riff-raff out !
Yours sincerely
Riffraff Clothears Esq.
emaslelmimacE
April 11, 2008
Nice Thank you site
cool Thank you
fleeteenialix
April 8, 2008
Nice site!!! Thank
Thank you Nice site cool !!!
livdolu
April 6, 2008
Hello friends, I wish I had come here earlier as the forums are well organized and I look forward
to gaining further knowledge and sharing my experiences. Ive been reading the posts and learning
quite a bit from the members.
Tony Blackburn
January 19, 2008
Sensationally Rocktabulous!
Glyn Dotwwgct
December 30, 2007
Another brill gig at SD's last night.
Fantastic - thanks!
Tommy (the little guitarist)
October 27, 2007
Hi halos.
Just to let jim know i listened to Pause for
Applause, brilliant!
I wish i could come and see you guys but im to
little (well you know what i mean)
keep rockin.
Tommy
Glyn Dadofthisweeweeguitaristcalledtommy
October 21, 2007
What a superb gig at S Dows last night! It was a real rock party. A great privilege to be in the company of such fine musicians.
Thanks so much.
I will be back!
A fiver a night to be roadie sounds a good deal. Just gonna grow a pony and grab a leather waistcoat.
MedicalViewFine
September 8, 2007
Hello
Where are find medical funny pictory?
Bye
Michael Murphy SPUD
July 2, 2007
Hi jim
been listening and looking at you tube
Glad to see your still a rocker
Kinda familiar line up in this band???
Can you contact me soon need some advice
Chris
May 14, 2007
Caught you guys at the ferry again last night,
great show!
bryan prudham
April 22, 2007
Jim, does the hat interfere with your playing, when you play the guitar behind your head?
tom paterson
April 1, 2007
great gig at sammys lads.loved the 2 new songs especilly
Wain
January 11, 2007
See ma big brother Jim he's pure genious by-the-way. Da rest of the boys and the CD is brill too.
Richy LoveMonkey
December 6, 2006
Hi guys, glad to see you're still rocking.
Nice photos, but who is the out of focus guy? Is it Jim Ward?
I look forward to hearing this original material when its done.
See you soon chaps, and as the viagra makers motto goes "keep it up"
THE MAD JOCK
November 13, 2006
HI Guys
just wanted to post to say what a terrific set you did at the Renfrew Ferry with Wishbone Ash 2nd November. WOW !!! it was great to watch the jaws drop on so many in the audience when you let rip. QUALITY ........... When will the live mini album be ready .. can we get it mail order through the web site .... Hope to catch you REAL soon at SAMMY DOWS.
Cheers The Mad Jock
big G
November 5, 2006
loved the ferry gig, can't wait to download some tracks
November 4, 2006
Loved the ferry gig ..great performance!!
big chris
tom paterson
November 2, 2006
caught the gig last night at the ferry- brilliant (as usual) and overheard a lot of nice comments-'that support band were really good'and suchlike while standing at the bar-well done lads-tom, FALKIRK
Craig "drums"
October 25, 2006
so where's my pic...!!??