Everything that is written here is only the thought and feeelings about gigs that I have seen at the Viking. It is not meant to displease anyone, but to give you an insight as to how good our club is and how each of you can be entertained for an amaazing evening. So read about the guys and gals that have stood on our little stage and performed there hearts out. if you have anything to add. E-mail me at jfgpeacock@yahoo.co.uk

still in the process of writing about the party so watch this space:-

party night at the Viking

OCTOBER PARTY AT THE VIKING MUSIC AND DANCHALL.. And what a party from the very first night when we had the effervescent Plain Loco & Lass Vegas, all knew we where in for a treat.. Steve & Tony  ie Plain Loco sang some amazing numbers “Messed up in Memphis” “White Rose” involved the Rocky Wranglers keeping time on the triangle. The wonderful Angels Line dance clubs hear in force made there presence felt by taking round a bucket for our collection. during the 2nd set they tried to kill us all with an extended Lamtara Rumba from “Midnight hour”,” Hear comes my  Baby” Tony & Steve also made sure that everyone in the hall was able to speak to them.  Lass Vegas Rob and Maria opened with “Mr. Man in the moon” Maria a bubbly brunette who sings country so amazing. Her rendition of “Patient heart” a Bekka & Billy number was a great blast from the past. Maria sang a brilliant “Something in the water” also teaming up with Rob for a duo I can see this duo pleasing all before them Plain Loco joined Lass Vegas on stage for an impromptu “Knee deep” & Just for Grins although Steve’s remarks made it so hard for the rest of the guys to keep straight faces to sing. Andy Called a halt in the early hours to make way for Saturday. This saw Julie up with a lark to teach several dances. The afternoon welcomed The Westcoasters making there last appearance with us this afternoon as a three piece as Mike is hanging up his country keys. It was always a very professional two sets of live music with classic played with equal amounts of feeling & fun. “Country down to my Soul” [Hot Tomalas] always a favorite with Steve dancing and singing with the crowded dance floor. Look out for Pete and Steve around the circuit still going strong as a duo. Saturday Night The Curtis Bros & The Thrillbillies our entertainers for this evening. Opening with a full on “Loving All Night” it was dust of your boots get on the floor. Billy & his brothers cover great country numbers that have you dancing all through there two upbeat sets. I love the way he throws in some golden oldie the like of “Trial of Tears” His rendition of “Bitter sweet memory’s” was great. The Thrillbillies opened the first of there two sets with “Woman” I noted that on “It only Hurts when I cry” it was Rocking with the Wranglers in the Klondyke  They covered some great songs and even made us do the “Red Hot Salsa” Andy encouraged all to the items on the stall and auctioned several items. Between the Stall & Auction we raised £1070.21pence. Thanks go to Andy, ‘D’,Dawn Peacock, Bunn leisure & The Nissan Garage on the Shripney way each contributed items for auction. Sunday morn, Julie [Katz] Davies up and about to teach further dances and run through ones that may not have caught. Julie always on hand to aid anyone who asks is brilliant. We then had a Viking Virgin in the guise of Paul Taylor making his first appearance  and what a very memorable visit to the club as he faultlessly played two sets of high quality up to date country line dance songs. Mixing it up with “Heaven in a woman’s eyes” [inspiration] and “Don’t drink the water” dance of the same name. Paul played one of his own tracks, “she never makes me cry” that filled the floor and had the same production values as some of the Nashville classics. We look forward to seeing Paul again. Sunday Night. Texas Tornados & Natalie Thurlow where here to entertain us and close the party. Natalie bounced onto stage sparkling from ear to ear. Opened with “Gambling Man” running straight into Ricky Martin’s “She Bangs” Natalie gave us two crammed packed sets barley pausing for breath “Nimby” and even though not country Plan ‘B’s “She Said went down a storm. No one can say that this  lady does not give you a belting evening.  Texas Tornados a great trio all in matching shirts kept it strictly country as is there way. Opened with Alan Jackson’s “Freight Train. “George straits” Here for a good time” named the night well also I loved the version of Scot McCreedy’s “I love you this Big” heard for the first time by me Luke Bryans “Country Girl Shake it for me” Natalie & Texas Tornados Gave us “High Class Lady & Bitter Sweet” so The Viking bids adieu to another year and we wish all a great New Year

For our Final Night we wished to give a huge Thank you therefore With much pleasure The Viking opened its doors to all for gratis ie FREE. We also had as a surprise a double header. BROADCASTER & LIVEWIRE. BROADCASTER sang numbers the likes of “Billy B Bad”,” Cabo San Lucas “ & Toby Keith’s You Can’t Read My Mind” Pete & Graham “I Loved her first” bought folk of a sensible age along with mites & those that the age is undetermined onto the floor to dance to this one. And of course it would not be a night with Broadcaster if Graham was not given to play “Baker Street” that brilliant Gerry Rafferty number I alas did not see the full two sets from LIVEWIRE due to being called away but O M Gosh the line up with the addition of Pedro was superb he added something that just seemed to balance all. Livewire already a band with a line dance following. and Debbie’s Voice so true and clear brillll: Opening with “Come back my Love” the set I heard ran through almost to quickly for me as I was engrossed with every song. The song “Bitter sweet memories” sung to perfection. I recall Debbie singing “Alabama Slamming” boy does she nail this one. I have to dearly apologize for not seeing there final set cause if it was as good as the first one then I’m the looser big time. However keep up with the website www.vikingcw.com for all the latest news and a glimpse of your new season. Jacqui Happy new Year Cheyenne are a duo who’s main aim is to please Opening with a Sugarlands”Rhyme or Reason” flowed easily into “Knee Deep” “Mamma he’s Crazy” a brilliant number first a hit for the Judds now a song that Wynona has made her own. From “Messed up in Memphis” the floor was busy and folk where happy in the hands of Cheyenne Andy announced the running total of the amount of money raised for the St Wilfred’s Hospice £1063.21 which was presented to them this evening

22.10.11  Cheyenne are a duo who’s main aim is to please Opening with a Sugarlands”Rhyme or Reason” flowed easily into “Knee Deep” “Mamma he’s Crazy” a brilliant number first a hit for the Judds now a song that Wynona has made her own. From “Messed up in Memphis” the floor was busy and folk where happy in the hands of Cheyenne Andy announced the running total of the amount of money raised for the St Wilfred’s Hospice £1063.21 which was presented to them this evening

Muddy Boots each of the guy’s slick in black spangled jackets/Stetsons arrived here on Saturday 8th to entertain us and did they? They sure did. Opening with, “Anyway the wind blows a great Brothers Phelp number. What an opener! And then they sang “Closer” well take it from me after just 2 numbers I knew that we where in for a rare evening. The Vocals, Harmonies and just sheer chemistry between them is great. Three sets of music so current that dancers began to realize that pacing would be required. They covered all the greats from, a foot stomping “If I was a Woman” dealt us. Andy ‘D’s work, was made all the easier, by the amazing choice of songs played over the three sets. Sets like theses all country give me more.

1st OCTOBER the Viking played host to the superb double header Rob Childs. And M.T.Allen When Rob appears in a duo / band or Solo as this evening you will be entertained by a brilliant musician. Opening with “Just to see you smile” he continued to play songs that he knew would have folk up on there feet. during his set he introduced us to the amazing vocal cords of Maria Lee who will be replacing Nadine when Lass Vegas are called upon a petite dark hared lass with a voice that belays her size sang Lady Anteblellum’s “I run to you” giving us another 2 songs she succeeded in surprising us all the way she gels with Rob during the harmonies. Rob’s abilities with the guitar pass so many he is brilliant just watch and listen to his guitar playing from “Rollin with the flow” and Rob plays Eagles songs with a active ease. I shall look forward to seeing Rob again and of course in the Guise of Lass Vegas along with Maria Lee MT ALLEN  the evening . Malcolm as ever has a bouncy way of exerting himself on you by his manner and smile He opened with “People are Crazy”” quickly flowing into “Wishfull thinking” “Just a Kiss” And a wonderful oldie the Mavericks “Hear comes my Baby” and a great Eddy Rabbit’s “Driving my life away”

17th October Lass Vegas & Charlotte Howard. A quizzical, audience this evening, as we had a debut artist tonight. However. Lass Vegas Nadine & Rob, together for the last time here at the Viking in the guise of Lass Vegas opened the first of there two sets with “Rhyme or Reason”. Nadine, in full splendid vocals and looking great in a pretty pink dress sang some brilliant numbers “Laid back in low key” “Does the wind still blow in Oklahoma” a Reba number. Steve Earle’s “Galway Girl” Lass Vegas play to both genres of country i.e. The Liner’s and the Country folk which is such a good mix these days. Changing outfits between sets continuing to look great they entertained us with every song sung. Playing out to “Louisiana Swing, and “High Class Lady” wonderful. Now then Track this name. A SHOWCASE Tonight was offered to Charlotte Howard 19rs old blew me away with the sheer power and strength of her wonderful voice. Opening with a powerful “Honey I’m Home” Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” was nailed perfectly. Charlotte gave us One set full of brilliance with only a 5sec break between songs I was left wondering when she would come up for air, but OM Gosh she was superb her rendition of “Nothing at all” was sung by someone born to sing. I hope that the Viking in offering her a Showcase for her talent has placed her on the steps to a great career

10th September with the leaves beginning to turn the Westcoasters made a welcome return to the Viking presenting three sets full of favorite’s that Line dancers like to boot scoot to. ”Smokey Places” a Ronnie McDowell number That old favorite “Tempted” which always fills the floor here it became a double circle of folk wishing to join in.Steve, Mike and Pete each in black a trio, that time does not appear to change as others. Steve, on the floor, dancing, with the dancers. more often down there whilst singing at the same time. The songs that flowed from one to another they know from old that the Viking’ers, “Love to dance” From really fast numbers such as “Ain’t Going Down” to ones of an easier pace ie Brooks n Dunn’s “Neon Moon”. “Past the Point of Rescue”. You know that Line dancers will have sore feet by the time they have finished. Andy played us out of the evening with his request’s.

Alan Gregory & Shania Twain Tribute aka Amanda Stone. Alan as always smiling and dressed oh so smart! Opened with “You’re no good” quickly following with “Love done gone” a Billy Currington number. Both sets presented by Alan wore his trademark. A full Floor From “Louisiana sway “,“White Rose” the Viking was buzzing with happy feet and huge smiles. Alan has a new CD out which features much of his set list but also an amazing “I love You This Big” recently released by Scott McCreedy. Alan wowed us as is his habit. Our Andy the big guy in black played between sets various songs as requested this time only featuring 2 tracks that where not country*. Shania Twain aka Amanda Stone played her set between Alan’s. She came out dressed in a long leopard print hooded coat as did Shania when she sang “That don’t impress me much” stomping into “Who’s bed have your Boots been under” “You’re still the one” Changing outfits Amanda gave us a full on tribute to the great Shania earning a full on encore and singing out to “Don’t be Stupid” Alan played his 2 set closing with Andy’s disco

20th August another double header Dolly Parton Tribute aka Sara Jane along with a five piece band The Billy J Curtis Band booked to open and close the evening I last saw Billy as a solo artist but in this band ‘wow’ Opening with a great musical intro of “Loving all night” let us know that we where in for a treat. From being “Messed up in Memphis” Streets of Backersville” dropping in their own song “Rollercoaster Ride” “Get me to the church on Cumberland Road” an amazing Oldie “Flowers on the Wall” which brought in the drumming skills they played out to “Stay with me” a band that I want to see again. Our Dolly Tribute was the filling to the night Dolly Parton aka Sarah Jayne Dressed in a white dolly style dress sang a variety of Dolly’s songs the likes of “Jolene” “Love is like a butterfly” “Just when I needed you most” singing her heart out she gave us a full menu of Dolly’s songs. “Looking Like that” closing with a super “I beg Your Pardon an encore was called for which became “I will always love you” listening to Dolly’s songs makes you realize just how many pop stars have covered great country songs thus loosing the country tag but we know it’s there. Billy, Came back to close the evening down. He will be welcome back I’m sure.