Naffi Sandwich (also known as Naafi Sandwich) were a British experimental band from Earlstown, Merseyside, consisting of Paul Catchpole (aka Captain Catchpole, aka Bomber McBain), Gerry Kenny (aka Freddie Viaduct, aka Minister of Noise) and Brenda Kenny (aka Polly Rithim, aka Brenda and The Beachballs aka Brenda Ray) A group with humble means – a studio behind an old barbers shop – and an inauspicious locale in which to base themselves, Naffi Sandwich went on to receive coveted plaudits from John Peel, supported Julian Cope on a three night run in Liverpool and drew rare praise from Nico after she witnessed them play in Manchester during her early 80s tenure in the city. Yet despite the admirable patronage they received it’s the records they made in collaboration, and the material that Brenda Kenny went on to produce in a solo capacity that attest to their distinction, together revealing a discrete, beguiling and utterly bizarre body of work.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played tracks from the band's 'Slice 2' tune on his shows in 1980. He also played tracks from Benda on his radio programmes in the late 80's when she formed Brenda and The Beachballs.
Shows Played[]
- 07 January 1980: Slice 2 (7") Absurd
- 09 January 1980 (BFBS): Slice 2 (7" - Slice 1) Absurd
- 21 January 1980: 'Slice 2 (7"-B side of Slice 1)' (Absurd)
- 23 January 1980 (BFBS): Slice 2 (7" - Slice 1) Absurd
- Brenda And The Beach Balls
- 20 May 1986: Rain Keeps Falling (mini LP - Volume One) Probe Plus
- 24 May 1986 (BFBS): Rain Keeps Falling (mini-album - Volume One) Probe Plus
- 27 October 1987: Catch A Falling Star (7") Siren