And this is what they said about it...

"The authors and brilliant photographs have vividly captured a moment in time." Ed Bicknell. Former manager of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler and Bryan Ferry

"Christopher Wilson has written & collated a genuinely touching & refreshing stroll down Memory Lane with this fabulous book...It opens so many joy filled memories of evenings spent in the breathtaking company of the original Fleetwood Mac, The Who...Joe Cocker... many of whom I had the extraordinary pleasure of opening for when I was in local bands...A must have & a must read...Well Done, Christopher!!!"  David Coverdale Whitesnake

“As you turn through the pages, you can feel the 1960s swinging…  superbly illustrated

with vintage memorabilia as well as the photographs”  Chris Lloyd. The Northern Echo

“Once in a while a book can come along that resonates very deeply for some people: Backstage PASS Redcar Jazz Club is such a book.” John Roberts Coastal View & Moor News.

“…has sold more copies in the past fortnight than Stephen King and Nigella Lawson combined”  Paul Smyth. Manager at Middlesbrough Waterstone’s

“produced with love and a real passion for the history of this iconic venue”  Waterstone’s Book Store.

“…marvelous book…”  Ged Hickey Award winning Landscape Photographer.

“A brilliant read” Suzanne Rehbohm

“Backstage Pass' has certainly created a truly excellent time-piece…”  Chris Pattinson

“this one is a true gem…   incredibly well written and the pictures range from fantastic to astonishing… a clear labour of love for those who have created it…”  Lee Ricketts blogspot

“… studded with more than 200 fascinating photos, which tells the definitive story of a seaside venue which made musical waves across Britain.”  Dave Robson. The Gazette.

“… lovingly assembled to capture the spirit of radically changing times over some 15 years.” John Roberts Coastal View & Moor News.

“…a really great piece of work…”  

                                                   John McCoy, singer & promoter.

“Beautifully produced and presented”  

                                    Forrie Cairns, The Clyde Valley Stompers

“absolutely brilliantly put together”  Terry Carter, guitarist with Legend & Brand New Cadillacs

“During those exciting, busy absorbing times, the 60's, there were a few places we always looked forward to playing. The constantly knowledgeable, enthusiastic RJC crowd gave us a lift after a gruelling drive up the A1 in not always hospitable weather. This book not only helps transport you to more innocent days but puts my memory in touch with all the other bands and musicians that filled that stage with groove and excitement.   A good read, catalogue and history book. Great times by the sea.” Zoot Money

“Great job guys great memories ”  

                                 John Feldman bass guitarist ex:Delmonts

"What a fantastic looking book."

                                               Christy Weightman, New Zealand.

“Thanks for the memories. Brilliant book” Ivor Davies

“…received a copy from my Son for Christmas. Can’t put it down.”     Alan Whitfield, guitarist

"So pleased you have made this excellent book, so many memories of great gigs... well done to everyone involved..." Ray Furze, erstwhile roadie of Brave New World

“oh what memories unleashed”  forum contributor

"This amazing book...  If you love music history you will absolutely love this book."                

                              Brian Kelly DJ Coast Radio, New Zealand

"One of the best books I have ever read"  Russ Naylor