The last call was at the Admiral Duncan, our meeting place on Saturday nights with all our friends. On stage was Elvis Tribute entertainer, Jim Santana, he looked great in an original Elvis style jump suit and his lovely wife and backing vocalist, Mandy looked terrific in a short dress, (Lts). All the Elvis songs were there, ‘I Just Cant Help Believing’, ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ and many more. There were people in the place who told me that Jim Santana is their favourite all round Elvis Tribute. Great stuff Jim and Mandy...
Horbury club was also very busy when we dropped in; on stage was a two male duo called, Niteshift. They sing to guitars, keyboards and track s for bass and drums. There were some good harmonies there as they went through their repertoire. A few of the songs were, Beatles Medley, Mustang Sally, The Midnight Hour, My Girl and many more. Quite a good duo who I would like to see again when they are in the area...Niteshift. I didn't get a chance to speak to the guys who were talking to committee men. Nex time guys...
Alverthorpe Club was a very busy place tonight; the artiste booked was that super duo, Seaside Rendezvous. One half of the duo, Jeff, was unable to appear due to illness, Donna rang the club to explain and said if she wanted she could do the booking as a solo act. I’m very pleased she did, Donna has a very strong voice a good PA and lights. Her show is described as a, ‘Naughty Show’. I am not going to repeat any of her jokes but it's enough to say that Donna was very funny and the members loved her, well done Donna. A couple of her songs were, ‘I Would Do Anything For Love’ and a really nice version of,‘The Impossible Dream’. What a terrific all round entertainer...
My second visit was at the Open mic night in the Vine Tree pub on Leeds Road, Newton Hill, Wakefield. After the rugby on television, Dave Tennant and David Tattersall entertained on guitar and keyboards. They play lots of covers from all earas. It’s open mic every Friday at the Vine Tree. Call in and give a song or give the impressive menu a good look. There are some delicious meals on there at reasonable prices...
Second Journey In Ladybalk Recreational & Social Club. There was a nice crowd in the club tonight when the Second Journey duo was the entertainment. Two well presented guys in dark suits, black shirts and red ties; Lts. David and Jamie have wonderful voices and the harmonies really are top notch. I turned up just in time for the first set in which they sang songs from the 1950’s, Marty Wilde’s, ‘Teenager In Love’, going through the years with Bruno Mars, Cee Lo Green, Elvis Presley, Erasure and lots more. The guys have a pleasant presentation and lots of smiles. But where was Donna, (David’s wife) who is quite a character... I had a chat with Malcolm Cunningham who, along with the committee really are striving to keep this club afloat. The much advertised talent competition has been cancelled due to lack of interest. The senior competition was for unsigned and freelance competitors with a first prize of £500... I was looking forward to that one. It would have been a good night out... Tonight I had a ride to Albion Street WMC, (The Nash) in Castleford. The club was reasonably busy and on stage was a lady called,‘Maxine Santanna’, the daughter of Carlo Paul Santanna. Maxine looked good in a short black skirt and a pink sparkly top; (Lts). Maxine has a nice voice and chose songs to suit the audience. There were songs by Tiffany, The Foundations, Herman’s Hermits, Showaddwaddy, Chris Montez and Chris Montez. The song that brought back many happy memories for me was the Skeeter Davis song, ‘The End Of The World’. Well done that lady, ‘Maxine Santanna’.
Whilst in the club I had a chat with Blackpool Command Show producer, Brian Cliff, (who incidentally won on the bingo), Brian told me that the tickets for this year’s show are completely sold out as they were last year and the year before... I’m looking forward to my weekend in Sunny, (I hope) Blackpool... The concert chairman Peter was in fine form tonight... 9/10 Peter... |
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