Mr Hair, Sos, Mad Kev & Mr Reid are said to be holed up in the garage "Blyth's budding rock scene is exposed on a major new CD release this month. 'Beach Ball' features six of the towns best bands and looks set to attract national interest. The CD project is funded by Blyth Valley Council and coordinated by Carole Grimshaw, who told Generator: "There's a wealth of talent in Blyth but until now it hasn't been given the chance to make its mark. The 'Beach Ball' CD looks set to generate a wave of interest in Blyth never seen before". There's no doubting the potential of the bands featured. UNEXPLAINED LAUGHTER have already attracted national interest for their timeless tunes and electric live shows. THE LOST ANGELS provide a blast of original powerpop, whilst ILLICIT BLISS are powerful and tuneful, with heavy metal influences. The CD line-up is completed by new boys BODYSWERVE, the guitar based minimalism of TRACKS and the wild punk rockabilly of SPOOK 'N' THE GHOULS. So where did it ail begin? The CD project was developed as part of the festivities for the Blyth Valley Festival in July'95. As well as gigs, an all night beach party and Generator's Northern Exposure showcase, the idea was to create a long term legacy of the Festival - 'Beach Ball' is designed to draw attention to Blyth's rising music scene. The CD was recorded at Ramshackle Studio's at the Bunker, Sunderland by ex- Leatherface member Frankie Stubbs, whilst the photographs for the design were provided by members of BRIC, Blyth's centre of the unemployed and the entire project was overseen at all stages by The Blyth Valley Cultural Development Section. 'Beach Ball' certainly looks set to strike a chord for Blyth bands and has already picked up interest from several major labels, which proves that neither Newcastle, Sunderland or Middlesbrough have the monopoly on the best unsigned talent. For more into on 'Beach Ball' contact Cultural Development Services, Blyth Valley Council on 01670 542348. Sue Wilkinson."