Crystal Dawn with Running Wild Two weeks in to 2017 already and I finally get around to writing the first blog of a new year. Truth be told readers, it's written with a heavy heart this time, more of that reading on. Let's look at positives for a while though. Two gigs and two weddings in a couple of weeks over the Festive period.
Crystal and Running Wild, stepped in at the eleventh hour at the Starfighter Club's pre-Christmas bash. Despite suffering from a cold and sore throat, Crystal replicated her show from the Rhythm Riot a couple of weeks earlier with a kickin' performance.
The three lads that make up Runnin' Wild do a fine job both musically and vocally. If you haven't heard their CD/LP Good Taste in Bad Friends, get a feel for the content by scrolling down the CD reviews section of our website, and check out my review of said album.
Crystal and Running Wild, stepped in at the eleventh hour at the Starfighter Club's pre-Christmas bash. Despite suffering from a cold and sore throat, Crystal replicated her show from the Rhythm Riot a couple of weeks earlier with a kickin' performance.
The three lads that make up Runnin' Wild do a fine job both musically and vocally. If you haven't heard their CD/LP Good Taste in Bad Friends, get a feel for the content by scrolling down the CD reviews section of our website, and check out my review of said album.
Sid from Jack and the Real Deals Between Christmas and New Year, we celebrated the weddings of Ray and Karen Brown, and Gary and Pamela Ponsford. Congratulations to both couples and thank for inviting us to share your day and join in with the celebrations.
From there it was New Year's Eve and the Jump Back Boogie presentation of Jack and the Real Deals at Witham Public Hall in Essex.
Another good turn out for the Essex club, with a band and two DJs, Adrian Waters and John Macleod, on fine form.
At this point readers, as I say in my regular Bettajive Review, remember, a Rock n Roll Club is not just for Christmas...... Oh, and clubs, publicise, cos if people don't know you're on, they can't come.
From there it was New Year's Eve and the Jump Back Boogie presentation of Jack and the Real Deals at Witham Public Hall in Essex.
Another good turn out for the Essex club, with a band and two DJs, Adrian Waters and John Macleod, on fine form.
At this point readers, as I say in my regular Bettajive Review, remember, a Rock n Roll Club is not just for Christmas...... Oh, and clubs, publicise, cos if people don't know you're on, they can't come.
 Jump Back Boogie in 2017 |  Starfighter 2017 |  Chesterfield RnR Club |
Above are three clubs that always put on top bands and are well worth attending. Jump Back Boogie has just the four dates this year, but four excellently varied nights they look too, starting with the venerable John Lewis (depending on when you read this) next week.
The Starfighter Club in Norfolk, has one alteration, as Runnin' Wild played the club in December last year, they now have the Big Time Bossmen playing in February.
Chesterfield Rock n Roll Club have a full year of gigs, which can be found by clicking on the Chez Vegas flyer. Good club and venue from Andy Barker and his crew, we've always had good nights (and days) there.
The Starfighter Club in Norfolk, has one alteration, as Runnin' Wild played the club in December last year, they now have the Big Time Bossmen playing in February.
Chesterfield Rock n Roll Club have a full year of gigs, which can be found by clicking on the Chez Vegas flyer. Good club and venue from Andy Barker and his crew, we've always had good nights (and days) there.
 Boppin at the Hop #3 |  21st Rockabilly Rave |  21st Rhythm Riot |
Above are some more events you might like to circle in your diaries. Emma Sugardoll and her gang at the Village Hall Hop, are serving up another treat in the North East, with the third Boppin at the Hop, and a stellar line up. We have been to their previous events, which you can read about by navigating around this website, and if you are around that way, make sure you drop in on them.
The Rockabilly Rave, well say no more, what a great event it has been, and looks like continuing to be with his line up. Not to want the time to go away too quickly, but it's under three hundred days until the next Rhythm Riot. Just a heads up on the date.
The Rockabilly Rave, well say no more, what a great event it has been, and looks like continuing to be with his line up. Not to want the time to go away too quickly, but it's under three hundred days until the next Rhythm Riot. Just a heads up on the date.
 Sh-Boom Doo Wop in Italy |  Shake Rattle and Roll March 2017 |  Atomic 2017 |
A bonus for the start of the year, three further events to whet your Rock n Roll appetite. Some classy Doo Wop in Italy, straight ahead Rock n Roll at Vauxhall holiday park in Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk, and at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire, the fabulous Atomic Fesival. You can read reviews of past events, on the weekenders section of our website
Eric Smith. My dad So I mentioned this blog was written with a heavy heart. The man you see in the picture here, is Eric Smith, my dad. He was a regular reader of my Bettajive Review (examples of which are on our site in the Past bettajive Reviews section), and paid it the highest complement he ever would as 'Mildly amusing in places'.
Having had multiple myeloma for nine years, he continued to defy the odds by being one of the 24% that survive past five years (in his age group), going into remission on a number of occasions. This past year however, he developed a type of dementia that accelerated much quicker than the 'classic' type.
On January 8th, he passed away sat in a reclining chair in the care home he'd resided in for the past three an a half months, aged 86. I'll leave you with his favourite saying, which has become my mantra over the years.
'Get on with it!'
Having had multiple myeloma for nine years, he continued to defy the odds by being one of the 24% that survive past five years (in his age group), going into remission on a number of occasions. This past year however, he developed a type of dementia that accelerated much quicker than the 'classic' type.
On January 8th, he passed away sat in a reclining chair in the care home he'd resided in for the past three an a half months, aged 86. I'll leave you with his favourite saying, which has become my mantra over the years.
'Get on with it!'
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