Main photo thanks to First Minister of Scotland, Leader of the SNP and MSP for Perthshire North John Swinney
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Unfortunately North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Friday night was cancelled
So let’s go back to last Wednesday for Rod’s big Hollywood Bowl concert
Daniel Beirne got some great close up shots
And also met among others Kevin and Rod in the green room after.
Simon Vance also met Rod in the Green Room and got an awesome hug!
Simon narrated Rod’s autobiography 12 years ago and he loved it.
No Scotland No Party
On Saturday Rod, Penny, Alastair and Liam flew to Boston to see Scotland’s opening match in the World Cup Finals
Alastair and Liam are attending their first World Cup while Rod is on his seventh.
Scotland are hoping to make history at the World Cup by reaching the knockout stage for the first time. Manager Steve Clarke has already led Scotland to three major tournaments in a row, but the team has never gone beyond the group stage.
Scotland are in a group with Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti. To qualify, they need to finish in one of the top two places in the group or be among the best third-placed teams. The easiest way to qualify is by winning all three matches. Two wins would also almost certainly guarantee a place in the next round.
Scotland’s first match against Haiti is very important. A win would give them a strong chance of progressing. Their second game against Morocco will be more difficult, but even a draw could be valuable. If Scotland collect four points from their first two matches, they would be in a good position before facing Brazil. Even one win could be enough if Scotland finish third and have a good goal difference. If teams finish level on points, goal difference, goals scored, disciplinary record, and FIFA ranking are used to separate them.
If Scotland qualify, they could face strong teams such as the Netherlands, Japan, Germany, France, or Mexico in the knockout rounds…but lets worry about that later.
Matchday One
Rod joined thousands of fans – including Scotland’s First minister John Swinney, actor Gerard Butler and singer Clare Grogan – for Scotland’s World Cup clash at Boston Stadium, Foxborough
Scotland were pushed all the way as they held on to defeat Haiti 1-0 through a deflected first-half goal from John McGinn.
The result sent them to the top of a star-studded Group C.
Group C’s standings after Matchday One
Remember the brilliant photo we showed you last week of the lights in the sky at Rod’s Hollywood Bowl concert taken by Christopher Mcsween and said maybe it was an omen..
Well here are another shot from Christopher ..Good Luck tonight Scotland
Paint it Black
Ronnie Wood has been ordered by Westminster City Council to replace his pink front door with a neutral tone, favouring black like in the Stones’ 1966 hit.
The council has refused retrospective planning permission to a string of homes on the road in one of London’s most upmarket areas. Ronnie and his neighbours have been told ‘incongruous’ colours ‘harm the appearance and special architectural interest’ of their properties.
Ronnie decided to paint the front door bright pink while keeping the front gate painted black, seemingly complying with council regulations.
Someone took a photo of the door and Ronnie was told you can’t have it that colour so he applied to the council and they agreed and told him to paint it black.
Pictured above is Karen Zitas with a very fitting cut out Ronnie Wood, We have not had a cut out photo since the Wolfie’s Rod cut outs stopped getting sent in, the Ronnie one is a cracker just like the Wolfie’s one
If you get a photo with either please send them in ..Long Live The Faces.
What’s On
Ronnie Wood has added another date to his short tour this time in Zurich
On Tuesday 1st September at Volkshaus featuring Ronnie and his band with Imelda May.
For tickets go to https://www.ticketcorner.ch/event/ronnie-wood-band-feat-imelda-may-artist-presale-volkshaus-zuerich-21774717/?affiliate=H13
See more of Paul O’ Mara’s photos in SMILER issue 105 Faces Special on it’s way to members now or from our back issues section https://www.rodstewartfanclub.com/product-category/mag/?swcfpc=1
This week’s Rod Art
This week we feature a Rod Frowny Face Doll, Celebrity Frownys start out as 100% cotton socks, but then transformed into famous personalities with quirky bits & bobs.
Rebecca who makes the dolls told SMILER this week “This Rod doll was extra special to me because my father, Luke FLoyd, claims to have brought his music to the United States. My dad is his absolute biggest fan”.
Adding “I started making Frowny Face dolls a few years ago to show that people are not always happy so why should their dolls be? Everyone thought I was bit crazy, but they took off. I started posting a celebrity every day on my Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/frownyfacedolls/ and before long the celebrities wanted their dolls, The Rod doll was gifted to him after his performance at the Hollywood Bowl”.
To see more of Rebecca’s work go to https://frownyfaces.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnAyV630hizTbDFdsLEcqDlx27-HjI7EgomFBKhZLt4I4g5o95VumXv7aZEm8_aem_zUI6GBS43YICh_x6GGrJBw
In 2015 Frowny Face Dolls received one of the highest honors for handmade Crafts. They were named Finalists by Martha Stewart for her American Made Collection. In 2016 Martha Stewart added Frowny Faces to her Handmade Page on Amazon.com.
19th Anniversary
Rod and Penny celebrated 19 years of marriage this week
On Tuesday Rod marked the anniversary by sharing a throwback wedding photo on his Instagram Stories.
“27 years of my life spent with this stunning lady, happy 19th wedding anniversary my darling Penny,” his caption read. “Some guys have all the luck.”
Reposting the photo on her Instagram Stories,Penny added a love heart sticker.
Rod on TV
To tie in nicely with SMILER Issue 105 BBC Two are showing Rod’s big Glastonbury set from last year on Saturday 27 June 10:50 PM to 12:20 AM
Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne present Rod Stewart’s Pyramid Stage performance in the Sunday Legends slot, his first appearance at the festival for more than 20 years, having previously headlined in 2002. Songs include The First Cut Is the Deepest, You Wear It Well, Maggie May, I’d Rather Go Blind, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?, I Don’t Want to Talk About It and Stay with Me
Rod Stewart at Glastonbury 2025 airs on BBC Two HD at 10:50 PM, Saturday 27 June. (Subtitles, repeat.)
See more of Paul O’ Mara’s photos in SMILER issue 105 Faces Special on it’s way to members now or from our back issues section https://www.rodstewartfanclub.com/product-category/mag/?swcfpc=1
Guy Garvey: From the Vaults
On Friday 26 June Sky Arts are showing Guy Garvey: From the Vaults from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1975
Season 1 Episode 5 of 6
The Elbow frontman looks back at 1975, with appearances on the show Supersonic by Rod Stewart, Status Quo, Roxy Music and ELO, as well as clips of Ace and Dr Feelgood
Guy Garvey: From the Vaults airs on Sky Arts HD at 3:00 PM, Friday 26 June. (Subtitles.)
The Prince’s Trust Rock Gala 1986
On Saturday 2oth June BBC Two are showing The Prince’s Trust Rock Gala 1986 8:45 PM to 10:15 PM
Highlights of the 1986 concert which saw a huge line-up of rock and pop superstars take to the stage of Wembley Arena in London, in the presence of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Prince’s Trust. Those appearing include Big Country, Level 42, Suzanne Vega, Paul Young, Joan Armatrading, Tina Turner and Rod Stewart – with an all-star backing band including Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Midge Ure and Mark Knopfler
The Prince’s Trust Rock Gala 1986 airs on BBC Two HD at 8:45 PM, Saturday 20 June. (Subtitles, repeat.)
And Finally….
As June 15th and 16th shows were cancelled we are short on live photos this week
But hopefully tonight’s show at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, West Valley City, UT and Sunday’s show at Rancho Mirage, CA will go ahead so if anyone is there please send in any thoughts and photos
And talking of sending in shots three AI generated live photos slipped through and were posted last week then later deleted when we realised after band member Becca Kötte brought it to our attention
Please only submit real photos like these super shot from Sherry Rebecca Parton
See you next week…