The Monty Showband - Timaru

ROCKHAPPENZ Public Collection

The Monty Showband seen here reuniting in 2004 (on Sam Reihana's 64th birthday .....
Sam Reihana, ?, Doug Wall, Ken Gould, Tahu Russell and Tim Atkinson

This was a "pub band"capable of playing all the hits of the day (albeit sometimes with highly recreated lyrics), and they were one of the most consistent pop bands on the local hotel scene.  Resident at the Valley Inn Tavern for more than two years, and being somewhat unusual in their inclusion of a saxophone.  The three images immediately below cover iterations of the band over the years 1973 through to 1975.  Individual members are shown at the bottom of the page in an approximate order of participation.

The Inspiration circa 1973

Inspiration at The Valley Inn
Allan Brown, John Storey, Chris Fox, Dave Ruth and Dennis Grant

Inspiration at The Valley Inn
Allan Brown, John Storey, Chris Fox, Dave Ruth and Dennis Grant

Inspiration at The Valley Inn
Allan Brown, Chris Fox, John Storey, Dave Ruth and Dennis Grant

Peter Casserley

John Chappell

Allan Brown

John Storey

Dave Ruth

Dennis Grant

Derek Allen

Valda

Roger Savage

Graham Lambie

Kevin Hill

The Inspiration at The Valley Inn Tavern 1973
Kevin Hill, Dave Ruth, John Chappell, John Storey, Derek Allen,
and Allan Brown

The Inspiration at The Valley Inn Tavern 1973
John Chappell, Allan Brown, John Storey and Doglet,
Dave Ruth and Dennis Grant

The Inspiration at The Valley Inn, Heathcote
Allan Brown, John Chappell, John Storey, Dave Ruth, Kevin Hill and Dennis Grant

The Inspiration at The Valley Inn, Heathcote
Allan Brown, John Chappell, John Storey, Dave Ruth, Kevin Hill and Dennis GrantS

An Inspirational Reunion
Top:  John Chappell and Kevin Hill
Bottom:  Allan Brown, John Storey and Dave Ruth

Another Inspirational Reunion
Top:  Matt Brown, John Chappell, Wayne Devries and Kevin Hill
Bottom:  Allan Brown, Dave Whiting and Dave Ruth