C L U B N E W S FOR LEICESTER & LEICESTERSHIRE NEWS, REVIEWS AND GUIDE TO CLUB ENTERTAINMENT Published monthly by the Leicester & Leicestershire Entertainment Secretaries Council LEICESTER & LEICESTERSHIRE ENT. SECS. COUNCIL .... SHOP WINDOW DATES .... Sunday June 29th Enderby & District Social Sunday July 27th Leicester Railwaymens NO MEETING IN AUGUST Meetings - 11.00am : Shop Window - 12 Noon Auditions: Jamie Robinson ~ Telephone 07968 769439 (after 6pm) CLUB NEWS IS NOW ON THE INTERNET! Visit: www.leicestershireclubnews.co.uk ~ JUNE 2014 ~ NEWFOUNDPOOL W.M.C. : SUNDAY 8th CHRIS ROBIN
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C L
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NEWS, REVIEWS AND GUIDE TO CLUB ENTERTAINMENTPublished monthly by the Leicester & Leicestershire
CLUB NEWS IS NOW ON THE INTERNET!Visit: www.leicestershireclubnews.co.uk
~ JUNE 2014 ~
NEWFOUNDPOOL W.M.C. : SUNDAY 8th
CHRISROBIN
EDITORIALI hear another club wants to drop out of the Leicester Ent. Secs. Council, question; what do we get out of being in it? I’ll tell you! You get first hand information on acts that let clubs down, you see up and coming new acts you can book direct at normally a lower ‘first time in’ price, hear and find out what other clubs are doing to get members etc. in! There is always something new happening in Clubland and we are part of Councils in other areas so we can interact with them as well; we see acts from other areas because again, I hear in some clubs ‘oh, not them again’!! so it helps in so many other ways to be in our Council, after all we need to stick together and help one another through the rough times in running our clubs. Congratulations to the ‘Foxes’ winning the league and gaining promotion to the premiership, also to Mark Selby the Jester from Leicester, winning by beating Ronnie in the final of the world snooker in Sheffield. Leicester is well and truly on the map! Well done guys!
Is everyone in Clubland ready for the World Cup Football, I know we are, a brand new TV for our members/affiliated members to watch in their own environment, let’s hope we get the support we deserve!! Blackpool’s come and gone, see separate write-ups from Steve and me. Great to see so many new and old friends, and boy, what a turn around at The Bridge public house a n d g r e a t b e e r p r i c e s £ 1 . 9 0 J.Smiths/Fosters £2 Strongbow!! and yet again Leicestershire born karaoke on the Sunday 3pm - 11pm. Helen Ward ‘DJ Laidee H’. Helen is a karaoke in a million, nothing too much trouble and she carries such a fantastic amount of music. A young lady who brings the best out in everyone who sings! I told the landlord he has a gem and needs to hold on to her, she could work anywhere!! Well done Helen see you next year! The Conference itself went quite well tidying up a few rules etc., although the delegates still want a General Secretary and not an office manager! Moving on we have two clubs coming back into our meetings/shopwindows, Leicester Railwaymens and Braunstone & District (27th July and 28th September), it’s encouraging for the Ent. Secs. Council, lets hope we can get more support from acts, Ent. Secs. and you the public at the shopwindows! Entertainment secretaries at Thurmaston PWMC, of which we thank the host club for the buffet etc., included, Melton RBL, Lutterworth, Latimer, Pool, The Elms, B rauns tone Vic to r ia , S i l eby and Thurmaston PWMC. All July material to be with me by June 7th please, to D. L. Rollason, 25 Amyson Road, Leicester LE5 2EB, phone 0116 2410011 or email [email protected]
Dave Rollason (Editor)
LET DOWN SERVICEIf you’ve been let down, or if you’re an act not working,
telephone Mr. Jamie Robinson on
07968 769439
Our June EntertainmentSaturday 7th MICK KNIGHT Local Favourite
Saturday 14th CLAUDE Great Guitar Vocalist
Saturday 21st Colin james Songs For All Tastes
Saturday 28th suzi scott lee Back By Request!
LATIMER WARD CONS. CLUB
Neil Warner
FINE BEERS FROM HEINEKEN UK FROM ONLY £2.30 A PINTA SMALL SELF-CONTAINED FUNCTION ROOM WITH BAR & DISCO FOR ONLY £50!Subject to availability - buffet & further entertainment can be provided for an additional fee
We have Snooker : Pool : Skittles : Chess Club (Thursday evenings, all welcome)BONUS BINGO : OPEN THE BOX : POUND POT : RAFFLES : LEIGHANNE'S QUIZ NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY
MICK KNIGHT SUZI SCOTT LEECLAUDE COLIN JAMES
Top Quality Entertainment For June
SATURDAYS IN THE CONCERT ROOM
7th Carnaby Rocks Great Live Band
14th Tones of Soul Superb Soul Duo
21st The Rockolas Top Local Harmony Group
28th Matrix Classic Covers Male Trio
FRIDAYS IN THE BAR6th Johnson Lively Vocal Entertainer
13th Gary Dee Personalityy Vocalist
20th Simply Sarah Songs For All Tastes
27th Kelly Jenns Terrific Entertainer
PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT EVERY SATURDAYGLO & SONZ KITCHEN FOR HOT & COLD SNACKS EVERY SATURDAY
THE ELMS SOCIAL AND SERVICE CLUBThe entertainment at the club to end March saw the first appearance for Yorkshire comedy duo The Sharp Experience. I saw this very funny show firstly at The Blackpool Command Show a few years ago going down a bomb as they did a couple of other times I saw them in Leicester, so it was very surprising and disappointing that they didn’t go down very well at our club as I was confident that they would when I booked them It’s certainly no reflection on the act, it was just one of those nights, it happens everywhere, thankfully not too often, and there was nothing more they could have done to get the crowd going, I personally thought that they were as good as ever and on another night they’d have been ok. April began with the welcome return for male/female duo Velvet Souls. I was away on this night but was reliably informed on my return that they, like they always do, gave us a good night going down well in the process. Following them was the first proper show here for local vocalist Lesley following her successful appearance on a Charity Night last year. Right from the opening song, the full concert room loved her to bits with a great atmosphere in the room, and by the end of the night a full dance floor. She has a tremendous singing voice and a lot of friendly humourous banter which the audience took to all night. She will be back at the end of the year I’m pleased to say and if we were still doing the Best Of Leicester, I’m sure she’d be up for a few awards. Appearing on the same Charity Show as Lesley were four piece band The Munix and they were on next. They reformed last year with original members Paul and Neil being joined by lead guitarist John and drummer Rob and they are as good as ever and great to see back. They play a mixture of old Munix favourites and some newer material sticking to their template of playing great well known songs that nobody else hardly does, songs by the likes of The Tremeloes, The Fortunes, The Searchers, Duran Duran, Smokie, Badfinger and John Fogarty were a pleasure and nice change to hear with three excellent lead vocals and three part harmonies make them remain the classic Munix sound. They will always be welcomed back. It was nice to see a few of their followers who I hadn’t seen for a few years including Martin Harvey looking fit and well. Short and sweet this month, see ya next month..... Steve Rushin (Ent Sec)
GOLF DATES
June 22nd Corby 10.00am
July 20th Beedles Lake 11.00am
August 17th Rutland Water 11.00am
September 21st Whetstone 10.30am
SPORTS COUNCILJuly 22nd : Sam Clewes Darts : Venue to be arranged
October 9th : Mixed Skittles : Venue to be arranged
For more information telephoneSports Sec. Dave Rollason on
0116 2410011
Braunstone Victoria W.M.C.
FULL DETAILS OF OUR TOP-CLASS MARCH ENTERTAINMENT CAN BE FOUND IN THE DIARY SECTION
As always here at Braunstone Victoria W.M.C. we give you free entry top-class entertainment every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Side By Side, a brother and sister act all the way from Birmingham, will perform soul and Motown at it’s best.Diana Ross, The Supremes, The Temptations, The Four Tops etc., etc., along with more classics, the energetic dance routines will leave you gasping for air!
Loved by the good people of Leicester the East Coast’s No. 1 reggae act, the mighty Irie White will also be here with his own blend of classic hits.So come along, ladies and gentlemen, relax and enjoy yourselves, bring your pals so then you can go for it!Compere and support act for evening is the Carl Stevens Duo.As always a friendly atmosphere is guaranteed with a late competitively priced bar, snacks available, kids mos t we lcome and
wheelchair access. Free entry live entertainment every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings - all shows start at 8pm.Function room for hire: newly redecorated, 250+ seats, fully air-conditioned, all facilities contained within and competitive bar prices. Telephone 0116 2897993 for more details
FRIDAY JUNE 27th
CARL STEVENS
FREE ENTRY DOUBLE CABARET SHOW
NEWFOUNDPOOL WORKING MENS CLUBJune Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge
Sunday 1st dave big bopper Male Vocalist
Monday 2nd big steve’s karaoke
Thursday 5th kirsty Anne Female Vocalist
Friday 6th irie white Male Vocalist
Saturday 7th el diva Female Duo
Sunday 8th chris robin Male Vocalist
Monday 9th vinny’s karaoke
Thursday 12th claire harris Female Vocalist
Friday 13th sarah tasker Female Vocalist
Saturday 14th lee warwick Male Vocalist
Sunday 15th vinny christian Male Vocalist
Monday 16th big steve’s karaoke
Thursday 19th danny davis Male Vocalist
Friday 20th tony rutherford Male Vocalist
Saturday 21st it takes two Male Duo
Sunday 22nd rebecca lomas Female Vocalist
Monday 23rd vinny’s karaoke
Thursday 26th billy maxwell Male Vocalist
Friday 27th rob duffy Male Vocalist
Saturday 28th brothers in soul Male Duo
Sunday 29th robert king Male Vocalist
Monday 30th big steve’s karaoke
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NEWFOUNDPOOL WORKING MENS CLUB
KIRSTY ANNETHURSDAY 5th
EL DIVASATURDAY 7th
CHRIS ROBINSUNDAY 8th
IT TAKES TWOSATURDAY 21st
REBECCA LOMASSUNDAY 22nd
ROBERT KINGSUNDAY 29th
WATCH SKY SPORTS IN THE BARKARAOKE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
FRIDAY JUNE 6thTHE ONE & ONLY
IRIE WHITEKING OF REGGAE!
FREE SHOW
LEICESTER RAILWAYMENS CLUBSat May 31st Fight Night : FROCH v GROVESSun 1st Cliff Bywater Fri 6th Marty Jones
Sat 7th Absolute Party (Concert Room) Richard Padley (Lounge)
Fri 13rd Heidi MillsSat 14th The Crew (Concert Room) Steve Rossi (Lounge)
Fri 20th FletchSat 21st 3quency (Concert Room) Tony Marx (Lounge)
Fri 27th Garry MacSat 28th Hollywood Nites (Concert Room) James Hart (Lounge)
NOW SHOWING LIVE FOOTBALL ON BIG SCREEN WITH SKY SPORTSBingo Every Night
Treasure Chest Friday Evening & Sunday Lunchtime Big Prize Money to be won!Sunday Lunchtime Early Bingo
Starts approx. 12.40pm - Good Prize Money!Extra Late Bingo Flyer Sunday Night - Starts approx. 10.20pm
Line Dancing every Wednesdaywith Brian & Jean - All Welcome
Late Bar Fridays, Saturdays & SundaysOpen at 11am Every Sunday
Have you got a Party or Special Event coming up?Our upstairs Lounge is available for hire on Monday - Friday nights & all daySunday at a very reasonable rate. Contact The Secretary on 0116 2218224
AIDEN’S WASTE (TUCKERS)WE WILL DISPOSE OF ANY TYPE OF RUBBISH
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME - JACKPOT TOTE AND BINGO SESSION : TUESDAY NIGHT MINI JACKPOT TOTE AND BINGO SESSION : FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT
TOTE AND BINGO SESSIONS (WITH £1000 PRIZE IF CALLED IN 46 No’s OR LESS)
Did you know we have .....£2.00 ADMISSION - BE EARLY!
Entertainment For JuneSat 7th CHARITY SHOW - MENPHYS & RAINBOWS (Concert Room)
Sat 7th WAYNE CURTIS Sun 8th NATASHA FOX
Sat 14th STEVE COOPER Sun 15th VELVET SOULS
Sat 21st CHRIS BEVANS Sun 22nd DAVE JOHNS
Sat 28th ROB MARSHALL Sun 29th MICK KNIGHT
Braunstone & District
NATASHA FOX STEVE COOPER VELVET SOULS CHRIS BEVANS
BUBLEand
BARLOW
BIRSTALL R. B. L.Sat 7 Chris Robin m/vSat 14 Josie f/vSat 21 Noel Gee g/vSat 28 Jason Lee m/v
Bingo, Key in the Box & Free Beer Raffle every Saturday
2nd and Last Sun of each month is Quiz Night
3rd Sunday is Acoustic Night
BRAUNSTONE & DISTRICTSun 1 t b cSat 7 Charity Show-Concert Room
for Menphys & RainbowsSat 7 Wayne Curtis m/v Sun 8 Natasha Fox f/vSat 14 Steve Cooper m/vSun 15 Velvet Souls m/f duoSat 21 Chris Bevans m/vSun 22 Dave Johns g/vSat 28 Rob Marshall g/vSun 29 Mick Knight m/v
BRAUNSTONE VICTORIASun 1 Dean Barrett m/vFri 6 Darren Thomas m/vSat 7 Elen f/vSun 8 Ben Murphy m/vFri 13 Jay m/v Sat 14 Diva f/duoSun 15 Sophie f/vFri 20 Big Al g/vSat 21 Miss T f/vSun 22 Darrin Day m/vFri 27 Show Night
Irie White plus Side by SideSat 28 Dee Marie f/vSun 29 Jamie m/v
www.itsallaboutgoingout.com
ELMS SOCIAL & SERVICE CLUBFri 6 Salsa NightSat 7 Steve Thompson g/vFri 13 The Heatwaves tkts £6Sat 14 The Cheeze trioFri 20 Rock n Roll DiscoSat 21 Soul Providers m/duoSat 28 Classix Gold m/duo
LATIMER WARD CONSSat 7 Mick Knight m/vSat 14 Claude g/vSat 21 Colin James g/vSat 28 Suzi Scott Lee f/v
Thursday Night is Leighanne's Quiz Night
Open The Box every FridayPound Pot Saturday & Sunday
Bonus Bingo weekly
LEICESTER RAILWAYMENSConcert RoomMay 31 Froch v Groves Fight
Live on Sky PPVSun 1 Cliff Bywater g/vFri 6 Marty Jones m/vSat 7 Absolute Party grpFri 13 Heidi Mills f/vSat 14 The Crew grpFri 20 Fletch m/vSat 21 3quency grpFri 27 Garry Mac m/vSat 28 Hollywood Nites grpLoungeSat 7 Richard Padley m/vSat 14 Steve Rossi g/vSat 21 Tony Marx m/vSat 28 James Hart m/v
Bingo every night Early bingo flyer Sunday lunchtime
at approx 12.40pm Treasure Chest every Friday evening
and Sunday LunchChildrens Room Games & Machines.
Line Dancing Wed Eve withBrian & Jean’s Western Sounds Don’t Forget Your Pick Game On
Tuesday EveningLate Bar Every Friday, Saturday and
Sunday EveningOpen at 11am Sundays
LUTTERWORTTH CLUBSat 7 Joe Williams m/vSat 14 C J Gibson m/vSat 21 Jo Mansfield f/vSat 28 Craig Deegan m/vBingo Sats at 8pm & Sundays at 2pmBig cash prize Raffle Saturday nights
& Big Jackpot PrizeMeat Bingo 1st Thur of every month
Free Lounge with bar for hire for 2014Watch all live sporting events on Sky Sports & ESPN : Free Wi-Fi
MELTON R. B. L.Sat 7 Michael Salliss m/vSat 14 Sharna f/vSat 21 Trevvy m/vSat 28 Indigo trio
NEW PARKSMiddle BarSat 7 Maddison f/vSat 14 Aron Fender g/vSat 21 Matt Franklyn g/vSat 28 Joe Black m/vConcert RoomSun 1 Ian Michael g/vSun 8 Dave Big Bopper m/vSun 15 Carrie Michaels f/vSun 22 Kim B f/vSun 29 Maxine Santana f/v
NEWFOUNDPOOL W.M.CSun 1 Dave Big Bopper m/v Mon 2 Big Steve's Karaoke Thur 5 Kirsty Anne f/vFri 6 Irie White m/vSat 7 El Diva f/duoSun 8 Chris Robin m/vMon 9 Vinny's Karaoke Thur 12 Claire Harris f/vFri 13 Sarah Tasker f/vSat 14 Lee Warwick m/vSun 15 Vinny Christian m/vMon 16 Big Steve's KaraokeThur 19 Danny Davis m/vFri 20 Tony Rutherford m/vSat 21 It Takes Two m/duoSun 22 Rebecca Lomas f/vMon 23 Vinny’s Karaoke Thur 26 Billy Maxwell m/vFri 27 Rob Duffy m/vSat 28 Brothers in Soul m/duoSun 29 Robert King m/vMon 30 Big Steve's Karaoke
NOTTINGHAM ODDFELLOWSFri 6 Rob Marshall g/vSat 7 East 2 West m/f duoFri 13 John Stacey m/vSat 14 Excalibur duoFri 20 Carl Stevens m/vSat 21 Carlson Bailey m/vFri 27 Martyn Russell m/vSat 28 Velvet Souls m/f duo
Wayne’s Music Sunday night & Monday & Friday lunchtime
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OADBY R. B. L.Sat 7 Sweet Definity f/duoSat 14 Paul Ravel m/vSat 21 Steve Cooper m/vSat 28 Helesa f/duo
Free & Easy with Bingo every FridaySunday lunch served 1pm - 4pmJackpot Bingo Mon & Thur nights
& Sunday lunchtimeFunction Room for hire
SAFFRON LANELounge Sun 1 t b cSat 7 John Belmont m/vSun 8 Nicola Lovell f/vSat 14 Wayne’s MusicSun 15 Justin Lovell m/vSat 21 Thereza Jay f/vSun 22 Steve Sinatra m/vSat 28 Karen Starr f/vSun 29 Alan Chambers m/vConcert Room Sun 1 Lauren Rose f/vSat 7 Cats Eyes m/f duoSun 8 Neil Timothy g/vSat 14 Mad Katz f/duoSun 15 Louie Stephens m/vSat 21 Stephanie King’s Stage Show plus C. J. Gibson m/vSun 22 Lauren Porter f/v Sat 28 Flix m/f duoSun 29 R. J. Taylor m/vBar Fri 6 Ben Fischer m/vFri 13 Karen West f/vFri 20 Lesley f/v
Fri 27 Mick Knight m/vDancesThur 5 Tom’s MusicFri 6 NO DANCEThur 12 C & J SoundFri 13 Eric BlackThur 19 t b cFri 20 Phil BrownThur 26 t b cFri 27 Phil Brown
Quiz & Cash Bingo Every Monday Prize & Cash Bingo every Thursday
SOUTH WIGSTON CONSSun 1 Pyramid BingoSun 29 Quiz NightLunches every Wednesday 12 - 2pm
All WelcomeNO FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE
AT TIME OF PRINTINGPlease contact club for information
THURMASTON P. W. M. C. Concert RoomSat 7 Carnaby Rocks grpSat 14 Tones of Soul duoSat 21 The Rockolas grpSat 28 Matrix trioBarSun 1 Dave Johnson m/vFri 6 Johnson m/vSun 8 Colin James g/vFri 13 Gary Dee m/vSun 15 Sarah Bird f/vFri 20 Simply Sarah f/vSun 22 Nicola Marie f/v
Fri 27 Kelly Jenns f/vSun 29 Denni Harris m/v
Bingo every Tues, Fri, Sat nightand Sun lunchtime and night
Cash Jackpot Quiz every ThursdayPlay Your Cards Right Every
SaturdayFree Pool on Wednesdays
Free Room Hire For MembersFree cash machine for Members &
Affiliated Members
WEST END W. M. C.LoungeTue 3 Rachel Paul f/vFri 6 Carlita f/vSat 7 John Lester m/vTue 10 Chrissie f/vFri 13 Rebecca Lomas f/vSat 14 Tammie f/vTue 17 Darrin Day m/vFri 20 Sarah Simms f/vSat 21 Kara Jones f/vTue 24 Chris Robin m/vFri 27 Cherry Pink f/vSat 28 Dannii f/vConcert RoomFri 6 Neil Warner m/vSat 7 Double Trouble f/duoFri 13 Ships in the Night duoSat 14 Kelly Jenns f/vFri 20 D. Smoove m/vSat 21 Motown Devotions trioFri 27 Elliott Peters m/vSat 28 Double Tribute Show
Gary Barlow plus Michael Buble
Dear Editor,My name is Richard Chamberlain and it is my sad duty to report the sudden death of my father, Mick Chamberlain, formerly of Axis Duo.Aged 60, Mick had been part of the Leicester club scene for over 40 years, playing guitar with bands such as Black Diamond, Voyage and Iced Gold. In the last 20 years, he has been part of a popular duo, Axis, who were well known on the club circuit.In addition Mick was the organiser of all the bands he has been in and had regular contact with most, if not all, of the club Ent. Secs. over the years.Having worked with him with Axis for the last seven years, I know he has many friends and acquaintances amongst your readership and I wondered if you could mention his passing in the forthcoming club news. I don't know if you knew Mick personally, my apologies if this is a shock to you. Kind Regards, Richard Chamberlain
BLACKPOOL COMMAND SHOWFirst of all may I say it was great not to be sat next to a table of noisy people this year, Alan kindly moved us and others had the pleasure?! Where we sat was lovely, people around us watching and respecting the fabulous acts that were on stage. Thanks to Alan, Colleen and the Blackpool and District Concert Secretaries Federation for their invite once again. The first act on stage was Detroit; Lee, Terry and Nigel take you on a journey into the magical era of Soul & Motown, hits from the likes of The Temptations, Jackie Wilson, Four Tops, Drifters and many, many more, together with great dance routines - a good opener for the show. Then we saw female vocalist Sam Lyons, I have seen Sam before in a duo called 2 Lyons working in and around the Yorkshire club circuit, Sam has been singing since her teenage years, then in early 2000 she formed the duo before returning solo in 2007. A very small young lady, but wow a huge voice that could entertain anywhere from clubs to cruise ships, an excellent act. Sheldon Bonner, male vocalist, was next up, having supported the Rocking Berries, Billy Pearce and others, Sheldon has only been on stage sine 2003 but with his immaculate dress and delivery you would think he’s been around quite a while. He’s been on X-Factor and even reached the final of the Northern Star Trail! He did a brilliant Gene Pitney number I’m Gonna Be Strong, if you shut your eyes you would have thought it was the man himself. Well done Sheldon. Comedy next with Terry Cotta, a guy I’ve worked before! I know he’s one of Steve Rushin’s favourite comedians. With over 20years in the business, I’ve seen Terry many, many times up and down the land. One of Terry’s claims to fame is entertaining at St James’ Palace by appointment of the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester, a very gifted and talented funny man, well respected by other comedians, and off stage a great guy to talk to! Closing the first half was m/f duo Fireworx. AJ and Sam worked for me years ago at the Spinney Hill, and they are still as good today as they were then. A great short spot. The second half of the show saw John Fitzpatrick, John was on the 2010 Command Show before, and it was plain to see why he was invited back this year. John is another act that is widely respected by other acts, clubs, etc., a vocalist with a rich strong voice, who sings from the 50's to present day! John has won a few talent competitions over the years and has also worked for the Thomas Cook Holiday Company! He also does a great Matt Monroe tribute! K.T. Star, female vocalist, next, and boy oh boy! can this young lady sing. She would not look out of place in musicals in London, a sensational voice many would die for!!! From the first song you just melt into listening to her every song! Songs from the likes of Shirley Bassey, Adele, Streisand, Winehouse, Katy Perry, Four Tops; from musicals like Cats, Evita, Sunset Boulevard etc. etc. She also does a tribute act ..... Adele. A young lady who is full of compassion in what she sings. The top of the bill The Rag Dolls introducing themselves ‘from over the pond’? it became certain they weren’t, but nevertheless what a fantastic set of lads as Steve says in his writeup, shut your eyes and go back in time! They were unbelievable, and from what I can gather they haven’t been together that long, although with their slick and precise performance you would think they were originals, one of the guys used to sing with our very own Phil Voss in a boy band a few years ago!! They have a huge future in front of them!!! The Show was again held together superbly by compere Carl Schofield who himself did his usual comedy spot with his rap! A must, must for anyone to see! Just amazing again Carl. Can’t wait to see you in Leicester in December (more on this in the future) Thanks again to Alan and Brian for putting together another superb show. Dave Rollason, Leicestershire Club News EditorP.S. Same seats next year please Alan!!
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BLACKPOOL COMMAND SHOWIn April six of us enjoyed a great weekend in Blackpool and on the first night we were there we went to the 65th Command Show once again held at the fabulous venue The Horseshoe. These shows always feature a superb cross section of entertainment to suit everyone and this year was no exception. As always it was organised by Alan Pilborough and produced by Brian Clifts, a perfect team putting so much work into making it a well run show once again. The show was compered by one of Blackpool’s most popular comedians Carl Schofield who has the expertise of keeping the show flowing while treating us all to his very clever comedy. He introduced the first act to get the show off and running, a terrific male trio Detroit who, as the name suggests, sing a lot of Soul & Motown songs with all three singing lead vocals and they harmonise perfectly and with great dance routines. A good act but there are so many like them these days it will be hard for them to break through, but I’m sure they’ll never be short of work. A vocalist with a belting voice, little Sam Lyons was on next and she can sing all sorts suitable to clubs, theatres or a cruise ship, very good looking and stylish too. Next up was one of the best of the night, male vocalist Sheldon Bonner who has a lot of experience and it clearly showed with a fantastic delivery with everybody enjoying his powerful singing voice going down a bomb in return. Like the last few years, most of the acts seem to hail from Yorkshire but the next act is from Lancashire, Bolton to be exact, one of the funniest comedians in the business Terry Cotta who had the crowd in stitches with his hilarious observational original comedy. For me the best act on the show and will be appearing twice a week at The Viking, Blackpool in the summer season plus a couple of clubs too. Closing the first half were a good male/female duo called Fireworx who, despite being very entertaining with pleasant personalities I don’t think they’ll progress further than the club circuit but have been around a long time always busy which is a result in itself. The second half commenced with a set from Carl, cheering the audience up with his jokes and songs before introducing a singer with a difference, John Fitzpatrick who sang a good variety of material before launching into Sex On Fire leaping all over the stage like Norman Wisdom, absolutely unbelievably eye-catching. A really good act that took everyone by surprise. A terrific singer K.T. Star shone through with her glowing presentation and songs from the 60's to today’s charts plus some from the musicals, she should enjoy an exciting future. The show ended on a big high with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Tribute The Ragdolls. Four very professional young guys who all sing lead vocals and in the 20 minutes allotted time they managed to pack in songs like Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Who Loves You, December ‘63 and of course Ragdoll. If you shut your eyes, you would have thought it was the real thing as their wide vocal ranges and harmonies were so close to the original sounds. Big things are already on the horizon for these guys as they are appearing at the North Pier Theatre during the summer and are also at The Sands venue in Blackpool later in the year. They deserve everything that comes to them! Just past midnight and yet another first class show had zoomed by and was all over. These shows are great and I’m already looking forward to next years. The rest of the weekend saw us go to The Viking to see comedian Carl Schofield, vocalist Lee Brady, compere Buddy Lee and The Sensation Dancers. Val and I enjoyed a great singer called Robbie Allen at The H & A Club, comedian Kurtis King at The Philharmonic Club plus a couple of good singers at Ma Kelly’s. Thanks to Dave, Sara, Mick and Tess. Lionel and Sara for the accommodation and as I said, I can’t wait til next year. Steve Rushin
BIRSTALL R. B. L.June Entertainment
7th : CHRIS ROBIN 14th : JOSIE 21st : NOEL GEE
28th : JASON LEEBingo, Key In The Box & Beer Raffle every Saturday
2nd & last Sunday of each month is Quiz Night
3rd Sunday of each month is Acoustic Night
We cater for funerals & other functions
ANYONE WISHING TO WORK IN OTHER AREAS AND IS WILLING TOAPPEAR ON A SHOWCASE, PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:
ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS
Denis Darlington (Birmingham) 0121 4435 449Showcases on Thursday evenings
Gill Mann (Coventry) - 07774 993802Showcases on Sunday lunchtime, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of Mr Arthur (Nat) Dayman. Nat served as a Committee Man and Vice President for many years at The West End W.M.C. before becoming the clubs doorman until ill health forced him to leave.He was extremely committed to the club and was well known by all. The officers, committee, staff and members would like to offer there sincere condolences to Nat's family.Now reunited with his beloved wife Dolly and brother in law Colin (Double) Dexter.God Bless You Nat.Lee BurchellPresident - West End W. M. C.
SHOPPERS BINGOEVERY LUNCHTIME
TOP LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY NIGHT
and the best company you could wish to meet!Why not come along and join us?
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THE NOTTINGHAM ODDFELLOWS CLUB
89 HUMBERSTONE GATE ~ LEICESTER
WAYNE’S MUSICEVERY MONDAY & FRIDAY LUNCHTIME
FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRENottingham Oddfellows Club has one of the finest
Function Rooms in the county,why not hire it for YOUR special event?
FOR MORE INFORMATION TELEPHONE
0116 2625404
SATURDAY 7thONE OF LEICESTER’S PREMIER
MALE / FEMALE DUOS
EAST 2 WEST
Entertainment for June
THE NOTTINGHAM ODDFELLOWS CLUB
89 HUMBERSTONE GATE ~ LEICESTER
Fri 6th ROB MARSHALL Guitar Vocalist
Sat 7th EAST 2 WEST M / F Duo
Fri 13th JOHN STACEY Male Vocalist
Sat 14th EXCALIBUR Male Duo
Fri 20th CARL STEVENS Male Vocalist
Sat 21st CARLSON BAILEY Male Vocalist
Fri 27th MARTYN RUSSELL Male Vocalist
Sat 28th VELVET SOULS M / F Duo
wayne’smusic
Every SundayNight & Monday
& Friday Lunchtime
STEVE COOPERROB MARSHALL CARL STEVENS MARTYN RUSSELL
