Eamonn Flynn - Mandolin and Vocals
Peter Forbes - Lead Guitar
Helen Laing - Accordion and Vocals
Chris Meade - Congas
Rick Walters - Bass Guitar
The Bettertones have appeared at the Poetry Cafe in Betterton Street, Covent Garden; on the roof of the Poetry Society; at the London Book Fair Author's Party, Olympia; Cafe Royal in Regent Street at the PEN fundraising dinner and quiz, plus numerous parties.
...Samba Pa Ti, Besame Mucho, Cancion Mixtexa, Aquelios Ojos Verdes,
Yo Soy El Punto Cubano, La Zancada, El Cuarto de Tula, Bopswing...
Los Bettertonos are to the Buena Vista Social Club what Poetry is to Rock and Roll!
"THANK YOU again for doing so brilliantly last night. You were a huge hit, and set the tone perfectly. Hope you all enjoyed yourselves, and please pass on many fulsome thanks to all the chaps."
- Tanya, English PEN
"Enjoyed your band last night at the Cafe Royal. It was you, wasn't it? !"
- Patsy Trench, TLC
For details of bookings contact chris@booktrust.org.uk
Los Bettertonos at the Cafe Royal, December 2005
