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SURELINE SUNDANCERS SPRING LODGE WITHAM ESSEX


May 9th 2008 Nashville Rose.

First vist to the club for the band members Ray, Steve and Ratchel. Travelling
from Birmingham they got stuck in a traffic jam on the M40 due to accidents.
 Despite their hold-up adding a couple of hours to the journey, they made it to
the club with enough time to set up. Commendable on the bands part is having the
sense to allow extra time when they travel long distance.
 Considering no one had seen this band before it was a good mixed sets of the
traditional, and also the more modem songs means this band is suitable to play
both country or line dance clubs. 
 The fireman, I'v Been Better, some days you gotta dance, holding you, any
man of mine, tempted, walking backwards and Birmingham turnaround, were just a
few of the many songs sung. Two encores, at the end of the evening and a definite
yes show of hands to book the band again in the furture. Well done!
 Congratulations to all the members celebrating birthdays last month too many to
list you all sorry.
 Thank you to all the helpers and the bar staff who do a wonderful job, much
appreciated.

         Val
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April 25th 2008 JIM WORTON.

 Slight change to the usual run of the evening. Bob the host was not feeling so
well so instead of him being MC and DJ the clubs 'choirmaster' Danny stepped in.
Despite a few hic cups with the equipment he did a good job. Jim was realy on top
form and his performance was brilliant! His guitar playing during the 'past the
point of .rescue' was stunning. an excellent evening from a 1st class performer.
And yes, we did all see the snob between Sid and Tony during 'just a kiss' lol

         Val
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April 11th 2008 HAYDENS COUNTRY.

 A welcome return to the club for this very talented, popular artiste. It was
Haydens birthday on the 12th so he was presented with birthday balloons to
decorate the stage. As usual Hayden played an excellent selection of both older
and newer songs with various tempos to suit all dance styles be it line or
partner. Good to see Angie and John (Haydens parents) again who we know give him
a lot of support. Well done!

         Val
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March 28th 2008 STEVE SCOTT'S CHANGES.

 A good night from the boys with old and new country and a few sixties which kept
the dance floor full. Danny's choir joined in with The river which bought a smile
to the boys faces.

         Val
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March 14th 2008 KEVIN BARRY

 A popular artist who gave three sets of of mixed songs appreciated by all there.
A good night. It was also charity night for cancer. Thanks to the Spring Lodge
Center for donating raffle money. A final total will be announced soon.

         Val
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February 29th 2008 CARDY-N-COKE plus BOB KEELEY

 A rare treat for visitors to have not one but two acts to share the evening.
What a fun night it was with Cardy n coke playing at their best and Bob proving
that as a solo singer he was fantastic and a great performer in his own right.
 Young Jo joined Bob on stage for bye bye love receiving a big applause. there
was also a jam session by all artists which had everyone singing along.

         Val
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January 25th 2008 SPUR

 This duo of young lads who go by the names of Mark and James were making their
first appearance at the club but I'm sure we will see them again. Young they may
be but they certainly know their stuff, and what a surprise it was when they
explained they play mostly country music. A rare treat now-a-days. A very good,
entertaining evening with lots of real country songs, and two encores. Well
deserved!
 These boys have got what it takes to be a real success in future years. Book
them and you will not be disappointed.

         Val
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January 11th 2008 DANE STEVENS

 A Pleasure to see this very talented artiste back to entertain us. Dane is
always very popular and as usual there was a good turnout.
 The performance was excellent and he kept the dance floor full all night. Well
Done Dane. He will be back again on July 11th, so it will be another good night
to look forward to. Also, in the club was Dane's wife Kathy, and when she is not
busy selling merchandise she eill be on the dance floor joining in the line
dancing.
 Thanks also to dane for helping Bob the host out when there were a few problems
crop up with the sound system in the break.

         Val
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  2007       SUNDANCERS

 Thank you to all the artistes that have appeard recently at both the Shoreline
Sundancers and Silverwings clubs here in Essex, especially since the new year.
I apologise for the lack of written reports to both artistes and members alike.
 As many of you know my husband's sole surviving parent, his father, died during
Christmas holiday, after a short illness. It has been a very emotional and busy
time for us having to sort everything out.
 Thank you for all the messages and cards we received, and for the support
received from all our country friends. What more can I say, except normal reports
will resume soon.

        Thank you all.

                           Val and Tony Spurgen