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Hi there Westerners, linedancers and anyone else interested in all things Country!
We've had a fascinating November with some really great Country artists. First up was Mike Neilson from Birmingham at the 'Waterloo.'
He is distinctive for his hat with a large feather and his light singing voice which was ideal for singing such songs as 'Hey, Good Lookin',' 'Silver Coins That Jingle Jangle' and 'Speak to the Sky.'
Mike threw in some Irish Songs as well, both Daniel O'Donell and Foster and Allen. The dancers had a very active night,
especially 'Crazy-Legs' Fred and Lynne who were enthusiastically dancing all round the floor. Buckshot was the DJ and the fast-draw medallions were won by Sundown (1st ) and Curly (2nd).
Owing to family commitments I had to miss the next two weeks and so I have to rely on Rusty for reports on them.
On 13th November the club members gathered at Sterndale Moor, where the artist was Kevin Francis. For some obscure reason Kalamitty appears to confuse the names Kevin and Stu and keeps exhorting Kevin to say, "Ooooo, I could crush a grape."
When this first happened no-one knew what Kalamitty was on about, but now, several visits later, Kevin fields the banter with
good-humour and we all smile suitably. As regards the singing, Kevin has a light but strong voice. He sang such favourites as 'I'll Be There Before the Last Teardrop Falls,' 'Past the Point of Rescue' (was he
referring to the dancing or Kalamitty's sense of humour?) and 'Blue Eyes Cryin' In the Rain.'
The next week the club was back dancing round the pillar at the 'Waterloo.' I'm sorry I missed this as I enjoy seeing Westie
disappearing round a pillar never to return in the middle of a hoe-down, or Kalamitty dancing off through a door into some outer region.
The singer was Ron Blyth, a true professional who usually manages to rise above whatever Chantilly and Westie are doing under
his nose in a vain attempt to make him laugh. Rusty assures me on this occasion he almost smiled on a couple of occasions.
Ron dresses all in black from his hat to his boots. He sings with a slightly gruff voce which sounds good in a Country singer. I
see from Rusty's list that he sang songs like 'Truck Driving Man' and Nashville Boogie, (that I don't recognise), and 'Ring of Fire' and 'Wild Side of Life' (that I certainly do.) The dancers must have been having
another good night!
On the last Saturday of November we were back at Sterndale Moor with the 'Miles West Duo.' The female half of the duo had an
engaging smile and the male half looked like an intellectual (could have been the glasses).Their music was as jolly and sheerful as her smile, and the dancers were soon bouncing around the room.
There was both partner dancing and line dancing. At times 'Crazy-Legs' and Lynne became so enthusiastic that the rest of us
wondered whether an extra floor could be provided just for them.
Our singers changed into three different matching outfits during the night, ensuring that they were well turned out at all times. All
their songs seemed to have a good beat, and anyway I like songs like 'Lovin' All Night' (Stitch It Up) 'Tempted' (a fast partner dance), 'Louisiana Way' (sway) and 'She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain When She
Comes. (Good for singing to.)
During the proceedings Chantilly presented Buckshot and Dallas with presents of an adult nature for their wedding anniversary. (If you
want to know more you have to be there.)
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