The past couple of months have been rather hectic with the lead up to the festival, so much so my news spots have had to be put on one side. But now in this brief gap I will bring you up to date. 

Jim Worton.  June 11^th

After a poor start and throughout the first half of the evening with the disco sound system dancing was sadly delayed however, it didn’t interfere with the entertainment from the stage. It was a pleasure to have Jim back at our club again. Jim is one of the gentlemen of country here in the UK. He was quite laid back and in tune with the audience which must be quite difficult for artists when touring clubs up and down the country as dances differ considerably between area and area. I know, here on the Wirral dances differ quite a lot between clubs & classes. But now I digress, Jim chose his songs well, reading the floor throughout the night which enticed the dancers onto the floor but if you not a dancer you can still be entertained just by listening to his mature voice. during his two sets he gave us Jessico, Cabo San Lucas, People are Crazy, Walk Back to Me, No More Cloudy Days and the Eagles popular How Long to name only a few. A nice number turned up at the door including some new welcomed faces which all helped to build a great atmosphere.           

Carolann B. July 9^th

To celebrate the end of our season prior to the festival, it was a pleasure to have for the first time at Tombstone  Carolann B on stage.  Carolann from Rotherham, is a most charming and talented lady. The first time I saw her was on Anglesey what must be some three years ago, because of her high demand it has taken that amount of time to have her perform at Neston. A pure country artist produced some great original songs with a few modern ones, what ever Carolann produces is a pleasure to listen to.  During her performance she gave the dancers ample opportunity to get onto the floor with Suds InThe Bucket, Past The point of Rescue, Seminole Wind and Union Mare, Confederate Grey, Tempted and Some Body like You to name only a few, Carolann B also produces on UK country radio a “Ladies Night” show every third Friday at 8pm. To tune in, go to www.ukcountryradio.com . The show is repeated on the following evening on the Saturday at 5p, UK time. Our new winter season starts of with a brilliant duo Spur on Friday 10^th September.                        TJA

Born in London, England, Nadine was introduced to country music by her grandfather at the tender age of three. While growing up he passed his country singing art onto her but after trying several styles, such as the Blues, Soul, Gospel and Rock she realised that country music was her first love. Fascinated by female country singers at that time, Dolly Parton emerged as her idol. Now, after pausing her career to have three children, Nadine was back sparkling and in full vocal as if the 12 year absence didn’t exist. Rob Childs has played in a multitude of country bands and had the privilege to appear in shows alongside RB5-49, Johnny Cash, Jim Lauderdale and Billy Joe Spears to name only some. Rob has been singing alongside Nadine for some seventeen years and it was clear to see that a charisma existed between them, in harmony and stage presence. Their choice of songs was proof that Las Vegas are bang up to date with the line dancers. Rhyme and Reason, Tumbling Rush, Bobby with an I, Quarter After One and Right or Wrong to name a few. There was also a splash of popular and some oldies Billy Be Bad, I Want To Be a Cowboy Sweetheart (with the yodels), Closer, Somebody Like You that pleased the cross section of dancers and listeners. This was a superb night at a very enjoyable club where Lorraine and Brian make you very welcome. TJA