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Frontier & Ronny J Morson Billy
Frank and Dave Gray are New Frontier. A chance meeting after
10 years brought them together. They had previously worked
in bands with record contracts, on theatre shows and writing
songs recorded by US artists. They found they had the same
musical tastes and New Frontier was started in the mid-1990s
as a vehicle for country material aimed at the US market.
Ronny J Morson is a UK based country singer and songwriter.
He has successfully toured for many years and released his
own albums for sale in the UK. |
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Comebacks Techno Cowpokes, A tribute
to the heyday of the singing Cowboys produced for a modern
age. Where the goodies dont necessarily wear White Hats and
the baddys seldom where black ones. |
| Northern
Renegades |
| Amanda
Normansell |
| Nashville
Angels Mother and daughter duo based
in Macclesfield. We sing country music all over England especially
in line dance clubs. We also both teach line dancing..
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| Gary
O'Dea somewhat a veteran of the Midlands
music scene. Since his days fronting the torch bearers of
country tinged rock n roll here in the Midlands The Love Hounds,
Gary has delivered a no-nonsense approach and a collection
of songs to rival many an American roots artist |
| Okeh
Wranglers roots lie close to the pioneering
rockabilly styles of 1950's masters such as Carl Perkins,
and Roy Orbison's original band, The Teen kings - acoustic
rhythm guitar and bass, with a strong beat centred around
guitar, in the fashion of Chet Atkins (among others). Add
to this equation country fiddle, accordion, steel guitar and
a second lead guitar, and the potential is there for some
fairly off the wall rocking country music.
Finally things evolved into a full family band (around 1994)
including Pete jnr. on steel guitar with Louise taking over
on accordion. The setup was completed when Irene joined in
1996, on steel (with Pete jnr. going over to drums).
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Loco |
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Paul
Rutter has been in the studio for
two years, writing and recording the brand new studio production
album : "Anything It Takes". The brand new single
'On The Tracks To Tennessee' is taken from the Album and released
in April 2002.
Other artistes have covered Paul Rutter's songs too; including
80's singing star Paul Young, who covered 'Heaven Can Wait',
a worldwide single release, featuring soul diva Chaka Khan
and supergroup Pink Floyd's rock Guitarist, Dave Gilmour.
As executive producer of the album, Paul Rutter brings in
the worlds finest guest musicians, to star on the crafted
songs. |
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Sweethearts The band were formed at
the end of 1992 by John Miller, Frank Macdonald and Teenage
Fanclub bassist Gerry Love. After recruiting erstwhile Pastel
Brian Taylor and enlisting the help of Battlefield Band fiddler
John McCusker they made their debut appearance at Glasgow's
famous King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. Starting
to gig on a regular basis, the band recruited local steel
player Drew Hamill to help round out their sound. Drew was
soon replaced by regular Steelie Malcolm McMaster, completing
the line-up that would go on to record "New Memories". |
The
Recidivists The Recidivists.They're
good guys.You could take them anywhere.Their only so called
'crime' is that they are bringing top-notch straight ahead
country-blues music to an ever increasing audience. At a Recidivists
gig you may hear songs by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils,Richard
Thompson, The New Riders, Grateful Dead or Hank Williams with
The Recidivists original material blending perfectly throughout
the performance. Music to dance
to.Music to listen to.
Brilliant two, three and, even, four part harmonies. |
| Jim
Ryder |
| Darrell
Roberts Band |
| Becky
Robinson's repertoire includes rock,
ballads, pop and show songs by many famous artists but at
Modern Country Music she excels. |
| Wayne
Rivers |
| Dougie
Robertson Singer, songwriter, musician,
and sometime actor, Robertson draws on both personal experience
and a keen understanding of society's turbulent merchanisms
to create a sound and style variously called country-pop,
dark urban folk, and grassroots soul. |
| Rodeo
Radio featuring Haley Mack |
| Rebel
Yell |
| Rye Brothers
Mike and Jonny have grown up with music.
They both played violin and piano from the age of six and
performed as a family group in the old peoples homes and charity
events as children. Mike, formerly a maths teacher and Jonny,
a graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, began entertaining
together as the Rye Brothers in August 1993 |
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J Scott Nicknamed “The Voice”
by many of his fans and country writers alike. When it comes
to a live performance, it’s a voice that can power
through country rock, make the hairs on the back of your
neck stand on end, and bring a tear to your eye when he
sings a ballad. Although a singer/songwriter in his own
right he has a vocal range that allows him to cover songs
from the likes of Vince Gill, Tim McGraw, Bryan White &
John Berry |
| Stormy
Monday country rock Devon based band
playing material by Fabulous Thunderbirds : Shania Twain :
Mavericks : RebaMcIntyre : Dixie Chicks : Jo Dee Messina |
| Silver
Wings |
| Stateside
These guys go to a lot of trouble
to keep their music Pure Country choosing material from 1940's
right up to this week but always Country. They are popular
with both listening audiences and dancers. |
| Saratoga
Ray & Sandie both have strong musical
voices, both play guitars, electric & acoustic, have worked
in every conceivable type of venue from theatre to restaurant
bar, they have an album of their own compositions.
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It Rich Band |
| Sharon-"B"
My album has become a big seller and two
of the songs have been featured on Linedance Fever No 9 (Pretend)
and EMIs The Most Awesome Line Dancing Album No 4 (Cheating
Heart)' |
Dave
Sheriff Dave Sheriff is totally unique
- he has had no less than NINE separate entries, world wide,
in the Guinness Book of Records, between 1982 and 1989, as
A One Man Band, playing for the longest time (199 hours) and
with the most number of instruments at the same time (12).
In his 'live'show, Dave Sheriff sings and accompanies himself
on five different musical instruments, performing a complete
programme of self penned material. |
| Henry
Smith's Country Dreams . a superb
5 piece Country band who are firmly rooted in Country Music
both old & new. They can perform with perfection both
Country Western/ Linedance & Cabaret. |
| Dane
Stevens ..in the years Dane has been
on the country scene he has recorded 12 separate Albums, and
has seen many changes, but he has stayed essentially “country”,
appealing to both” dancers” and “listeners”
with his latest album “These Days” celebrating 25years
on the country circuit.When on stage Dane plays guitar, and
harmonica, and as well as his own compositions, sings old
country favourites plus the latest popular tunes.He also composes
and plays every note of his “backing” via a keyboard
and sequencer to create a full “Band” sound.Dane
is the quintessential country Singer/ Songwriter with 25 years
of experience and there is no substitute for that.
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Switchback
are a pofessional pure country duo. Their
repertoire consists of both modern and traditional songs,
making them the ideal choice for any occasion.
Previously with Highway Connection and later, the popular,
Thrillbillies, Neil is no newcomer to the country circuit,
his quick wit and “off the cuff” humour; along
with his mellow voice has kept him in the “biz”
for over 25 years.The better looking half of the duo is Heather.
Formerly with bands such as Footloose and Catalina, she is
an excellent lead guitarist and harmony singer, as well as
occasionally taking over from Neil on lead vocal.
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Truesdale The best band in the West
of Scotland for 60s music : Rock n Roll :Ballads and Country |
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WITH THE NATIVES were formed in the
autumn of 1989. Initially a six-piece, the band presented
a contemporary edge, illustrating not only the instrumental
talents of the band but also a distinctive vocal/harmony sound
- something that they still concentrate on today. At that
time they were one of the few British country bands playing
predominantly modern material.The Natives became a five piece
in October 1991, settling on a line-up featuring a female
vocalist. The band's first cassette, "Restless",
was released in October 1992. Appearances at both the Americana
and Strumpshaw Festivals and successful mini tours of the
west country and Yorkshire followed, as well as appearances
at a number of the holiday camp festivals. The summer of 1994
culminated with The Natives' inclusion in the "Way Out
West" Records release "The Best of New British Country
- Declaration of Independence". |
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Jack Following an inspirational trip to Nashville back
in 1992, John Henry returned to England with a dream. After
a few phone calls and a hand full of auditions, UNION JACK
was born.The next three years were spent writing songs, rehearsing,
recording and performing at pretty much every National Country
Music Festival and Country Music Club the UK The album 'On
A Line' was released in January 1999 to critical acclaim from
Magazines, Radio and Fans alike. These reactions were backed
up by huge sales throughout Europe and the UK. The remainder
of '99 was spent touring Europe and the UK, then following
a change in the line up, The Jacks have spent the New Millennium
writing new songs, working closely with Nashville Publishing
Companies and Song Writers, meeting with Record Companies
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Revival performing as a five piece
band since May 1996.
They play a mixture of traditional through to "new"
country music, appealling to all age groups. They have recently
released a CD and tape of popular hits |
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| Vaquero
In keeping with the definition of their
name, Vaquero the band are proving to be the forerunners
of the British Country music scene. Launched July 1997,
they are a six-piece Yorkshire based group formed on a bedrock
of contemporary Country infused with their own unique sound.
With an accent on big harmony, emphasised with a taste of
laid-back rock, they are setting a new standard in the UK
Country circuit. |
| Linda
Venus ,"The South's First Lady
of Country", has spent the last eighteen years
delighting audiences at home and across the world with her
own individual style of Country Music. Linda has worked
alongside many headline acts including : Glen Campbell, Johnny
Cash, Ronnie Prophet, Alabama Hayriders, Max D. Barnes. |
| The
Vessels from South West London. As
the alt. country/Americana scene gets spotted by the mainstream
suddenly people understand them. The magic that they create
together with Paul's heartbreaking melodies, the textures
of Gerard's amazing guitar playing is slowly getting the recognition
it deserves. |
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| Dez
Walters from near Glasgow.Listening
to a variety of music over the years he discovered an interest
in Country Music and went on to play in different country
bands, the most popular being the unforgettable 'Country Dawn'.
Since then he has played with stars like Jim Glaser, Billie
Jo Spears, Connie Smith, Ronnie Prophet and others in this
country, Europe, the Middle East and America. Also, latterly
he has been working with John Permenter, from Texas.His unique
songs have been used in an American movie, have been recorded
and are being performed by other artistes and have won him
a prestigious award for Best Song and Songwriter in 1996.
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| Dave
West has been playing and singing
Country music for most of his adult life.Since his first
appearance with” Dave West Senior. And the Blue Ice
Band. |
| Alan
Westwood is a prolific songwriter
with over 20 songs published, and his biggest hit 'The South
Will Rise Again' has become an anthem for thousands of British
western fans. He has also written for Johnny Cash and June
Carter - 'Lady Dressed In Black', and for Bobby Bare, and
recently Pam Tillis.Alan is equally at home in either a dance
or concert venue and with his strong rich voice and genial
manner always gives a good evening's entertainment.
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| Ray
Warke..an americana-country singer
based in Belfast but playing all over the UK. |
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Stetson |
| Ron
Waters My
own one man traditional country tour is designed for people
who want to sit and listen to good country music performed
and presented to a professional standard or a full night catering
for line dancers. |
| Paul
Wheater is regarded as the best Jim
Reeves tribute singer in the business today - but as well
as his remarkable vocal likeness to the legend who died in
1964, Paul is a tremendous artiste in his own right, having
recorded dozens of albums and receiving acclaim from all over
the world. |
Dave
West Jnr In
the past three years Dave has performed his style of Country
Music to well over One Million People, his live performances
are based on Country Music, but has the
addition of songs that were not intended to be Country, but
has that special Dave West Jnr. arrangement that brings them
into the Country Sound. Dave's shows bring out that 'One to
One' rapport with the audience that has become a trademark
of the performance. Dave's spontaneity on stage makes every
show different and his followers have noticed this. Fun and
laughter apart, Dave gives 110% energy, vigour and vitality
100% of the time. As Dave says "One Day in the Game,
is Worth a Milliom Memories". |
| Jonny
Williams - born and raised in the
North East of England. In 1987 Jonny moved to Sheffield and
helped form the Rockabilly band, THE MERCURYS, this band had
10 successful years together playing all over the UK and Europe
During his time with the band Jonny's musical taste had jumped
the divide between Rockabilly into a love of Country Music.
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| Wrangler
all live 4piece country music band from
West Yorkshire, a good mix of music
for the dancer and listener. |
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proof From the depths of the Lincolnshire
and Cambridgeshire fens comes some serious finger poppin'
toe tappin' knee knockin' thigh slappin' knuckle crackin'
hip twistin' tongue tanglin' butt kickin'
Country Rock Music |
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09-Sep-2002
