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DON'T MISS THIS PIECE OF HISTORY. Tonight I am in Albion Street WMC, (The Nash). On stage it's, 'John Fitzpatrick', who is immaculately dressed, 'like the shoes. A perfectionist when it comes to sound and presentation, no problems there folks. He opened his first set with a Craig Douglas song, 'Only Sixteen', a good opener, songs by Jimmy Justice. Englebert Humperdinck was featured as was Julie Rogers, this was a request from a lady in the audience. There were some funny one liners there was a song from Tony Christie. There was quite a good house here in the Nash and I expect it will fill even more as the night goes. There were many more songs. It was a good show from John as usual. He closed this the first set with an old favourite, 'Love Is All'. A few of John's songs in the second set were an Elvis Presley hit, 'Return To Sender', a Sir Cliff hit followed when john sang, 'Lucky Lips', . Lots of the songs we don't hear too often and john puts them into his show, a different approach that goes well in the clubs. 'Out Of Time, one from the Back Street Boys. Well folks I have enjoyed tonight, good music, a good singer and some top company. . . Thank you everyone. BTW, Sharon had a win on the Bingo...
Another Busy House Tonight. On stage was an excellent singer / entertainer in the form of Sasha 'T'. Sasha always looks good on stage, like the shoes. She was wearing black and white shorts, the pattern is of a keyboard, a shiny black top and a silk scarf. Her first song was a new on me, (You Make Me)' 'Mighty Real', a Queen song followed, 'Those Were The Days Of My Life'. It's been a while since I saw Tracy and I think her performance is much improved. The song choices are good, this one she is singing now,'Da Do Ron Ron', a Crystals hit went down well. One for Mr T was, 'Then He Kissed Me', The choreography is good, it fitted spot on with the songs. Many more that we're going well BUT I'm just going to sit back and enjoy, SASHA T. She closed an impressive song with, 'Rockin' All Over The World'. Great stuff Sasha...
FULL HOUSE IN GILLY'S Gilly's was another place where you need to be early to secure s good seat. If you have never been to Gilly's it's the 'In Place', for Traditional Country Music. Entry is free but it would be nice if you bought a couple of raffle tickets to keep the place going. Tonight is a special treat for me, on stage is the terrific duo, 'WHISKEY'. The lady, Kathy Parr is a good friend from a few years ago, shw plays guitar and is a strong vocalist; her partner is John, he plays guitar and sings too. Kathy's voice is still good and so is John's, they sing in note perfect harmony, the song they are singing at the moment is a song about Johnny Cash. Following this was, 'I Wanna Get Closer', and one called, 'Cold Hearted'; more close harmonies. One I particulary liked was a Skeeter Davis song, 'Silver Threads And Golden Needles', I could listen to Whiskey all night, they really are good. The next song was one about 50 Shades Of Grey to the tune of 'Forty Shades Of Green'. This really was very funny. Whiskey closed this set with, 'Desperado'. Another great show in Gilly's Traditional Country Music Club. Glasshoughton WMC Welcomes Jimmy Echo. Just how many years has Jimmy been on the club's circuit. A lot I know; It's always a pleasure seeing him, he has a great voice, good sound equipment and is a class guitarist. All the sounds from the stage come from Jimmy, his own home produced tracks, his guitar and his voice. Tonight, as always, looking good, he opened his show with. Looking around the busy concert room I saw entertainers who, like I do, admire Jimmy's skills. A few well chosen comedy one liners make a good night of entertainment. A couple of the songs that stood out for me were, tonight he opened with a Ronan Keating song, 'Life Is A Roller Coaster', A Drifters song was,'It's Gonna Be An All Night Party'. More of Ronan Keating's hits, The Eagles were featured, the song was one new to me, 'Love Will Keep Us Alive', like that one and it suits Jimmy's voice too. One of Willie Nelson's, 'There You Are', what a super song. A Stevie Wonder song was, 'Lately'. Jim closed this set with an Everly Brothers hit, 'Crying In The Rain'. A great mix of songs from the incomparable Jimmy Echo..
Don't forget the Junior Talent competition here in Glasshoughton club. I called in to the Ship in Horbury Bridge that was very busy last night. I was met with the news that Iain and Kirsty have left the pub: they are taking over the Railway in Mirfield. This was very sudden, I wish them every success. They were certainly doing a great job in the Ship. June 21st, Father's Day in Pontefract Ambience Pub. Yes the Ambience was the former, Ex-service men's club. The artiste for tonight is 'Leanne', the place is very busy and it's only 8pm. I seem to remember Leanne from a club in Wakefield a year or so ago, (Lofthouse Gate), but I could be wrong. Yes folks, it is Leanne, looking lovely in her stage attire, a purple off the shoulder top, a short black skirt and yes, like the shoes, no, boots. Leanne has a good strong voice, the PA is good. Her first song was an Adele song, 'To Make You Feel My Love', a Bryan Adams song was, 'Everything I Do'. She sure puts lots of feeling into her songs. More songs were Robbie Williams, Boyzone, Billy Ocean, Take That and to close the set it was a Queen song, 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. A good set from 'Leanne'.
My next visit is to the Ship in Horbury Bridge where I saw New Vintage, a young 3 Piece band, I have seen them on a couple occasions and have to say what a terrific improvement. I have a lot of faith in these young musicians Watch this space. Alverthorpe was my next visit to see that lovely singer, Kim B, I like her stage outfit, she was wearing white shorts and a striped top and! like the shoes. A few of her songs were, 'Get The Party Started' and Journey's,'Don't Stop Believing', ok we'll add 'Sway'. I haven't seen Kim for some time, she really is doing well. Amy Winehouse, Girls Allowed, or is it Aloud. An excellent set from, 'Kim 'B'. Crigglestone WMC Welcomes, 'Jive Express'. Rock and Roll band The club was busy tonight to see this colourfully dressed band. Three guitarists, a drummer and a Vocalist. Len is the lead vocalist and is quite comedian too an'They have an impressive PA system; the first number in the set was an instrumental; followed by, 'Da Do Ron Ron', and 'You Got What It Takes' . The harmonies are very good and one of the guitarists, Kenny, switched to a saxophone. The lead singer, Len has a great voice, there was one by Bobby Darin, 'Dream Lover', there was a Marty Wilde hit from the early 60's, 'Teenager In Love'. There were lots of the old ones, loved it, Hermans Hermits. There were lots of one liners in the show. The Big Bopper's 'Chantilly Lace', there was one by Bobby Vee, 'Take Care Of My Baby', 'Be My Baby' was a popular one in my old days. 'Emily Ford's, 'What D'ya Wanna Make Those Eyes At Me For'. Shakin' Stevens, 'Marie Marie'. This attracted some dancers. Yes folks it was a super atmosphere here in Crigglestone Wmc. There was 'RIP It Up', one by Little Richard. The next song in the set was, 'Ce La Vie', they closed the set with, 'Every Time That You Walk In The Room'. Not just a good set entertaining, that's, JIVE EXPRESS. Lead vocals is,Len On bass guitar, Steve, Lead guitar its Kenny who also plays Saxophone, and on drums its Keith A nice busy house at Crigglestone Club.
Admiral Duncan, the band is one of my favourites, 'Rooster', they were in full flow when we arrived singing a Gene Vincent song, 'Be Bop A Lula'. Then a Buddy Holly big hit, 'Peggy Sue', 'Gudbye To Jayne', 'Slade'. 'Rock Around The Clock'. Bill Hayley. There were some of 'Pat's favourites, The Commitments, 'Mustang Sally'. She hates the song... We only caught the back end of their set But enjoyed what we saw and heard. Rooster... Tonight I Am here in the Nash,
(Albion Street Wmc In Castleford). The artiste tonight is a young attractive young lady called Alexandra Crellin,; she looked good in her stage outfit, like the shoes. I remember Alexandra when she was in a talent competition, in which she did well. Alexandra has a lovely voice, she opened her set with a song called, 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', followed by 'There You'll Be'. 'Love Really Hurts'. Her stage outfit consists of a shortish dark coloured skirt and sequinned top. I have already noted the shoes, ok, here we go again, 'like the shoes'. Alexandra has a wide repertoire. Love her show. Well I think this is her first visit here in the Nash, she seems to be going well with the members. 'Get Right Back To Where I Started', 'Young Hearts', 'Proud Mary', 'River Deep Mountain High'. Alexandra closed her set with, 'It's Raining Men'. The B & S club in Featherstone is busy tonight, I got here just in time for BINGO, hey! bingo helps makes the club's tick over. The entertainment is two lovely ladies who are, 'Seventh Heaven'. The equipment is good as are their backing tracks. I Like the stage attire, black trousers and blue sequinned tops. 'like the shoes.'The girls opened their show with, 'Baby When You're Gone', two lovely voices and tight harmonies, all the stage moves are choreographed. 'Foot Loose' was the next song; the members just love the girls. The next song, California Dreaming' was brilliant, I'm still loving the harmonies. They are Brilliant. There was an Abba song, 'Chiquitita', again those harmonies. Not forgetting the smiles from the girls. They sound more like ABBA than ABBA. There was, 'Build Me Up Buttercup'. One from Queen, The dance floor is full, and I mean, FULL. There was a Fleetwood Mac song I really loved called, 'Go Your Own Way'. Do NOT miss this tremendous duo, 'Seventh Heaven'. Lots more but I wanna listen and watch. The blonde lady is. Leah The Brunette is Layla... |
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