Dronfield Eye Issue 213 September 2023

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Rockin’ night’s
A
PACKED Hilltop Sports & Social Club enjoyed a great mix
of styles and musicianship at this year’s Rockin’ Roots
showcase.
Town Mayor, Coun Susan Burkitt, opened the event and welcomed
everyone to the venue before Mexborough duo Reytasrain
performed acoustic versions of some classic pop numbers. Along
with guitarist Adam’s vocal harmonies, singer Harry’s vocal range
raised a few eyebrows as he went for some very high notes to give
the songs a new dimension.
In the tradition of the great female blues shouters, the powerful
vocals of Jody White - daughter of Sheffield legend Frank White -
fronted The Bear Cats who delivered a lively set of rockin’ rhythm &
blues, complimented by some great playing by her tight-sounding
three-piece band.
Husband and wife duo Alan & Vanessa were one of the highlights
of the evening. Supplemented by drums and bass, their spot
featured a delightful mix of songs including Buddy Holly’s True Love
Ways and the Sinatra’s Somethin’ Stupid. Midway through their set,
their talented daughter Tilly performed a stirring rendition of House
Of The Rising Sun. Mom and dad continued with Bruce
Springsteen’s Hungry Heart and Elton John’s I Guess That’s Why
They Call It The Blues, resulting in the duo coming back for an
encore of The Mavericks’ Dance The Night Away, which had some
members of the audience doing just that.
Another local musical
hero, singer/songwriter
Julian Jones, led his
band through an
engrossing selection of
mainly his own songs.
Kicking off with his
twangy country-rocker
Rackin’ Up The Whiskys
Again, other delights
were the folksy I Did
Say and the honky
tonker I’d Be Your
World. For a rousing
version of the Johnny
Cash/June Carter classic
Jackson, Julian was
joined by another great
Dronfield talent, singer Hannah Lily from Revolver.
Show organiser John Firminger hands
over a £1,100 donation to Neil Hayter
of Dronfield First Responders
Performing a great selection of their own songs The Fargo Railroad
Company are of a similar musical style as American combos Marshall
Tucker Band and Lynard Skynnard. Hugely popular in these parts,
this was reflected by way of plenty of audience participation, singing
along with the band as on their signature song Bar-Room Band and
Punch Drunk.
Providing a great selection of contemporary country music were
the six-piece Leather Chaps, fronted by another great singer, Gill
Coupe. Including songs by Tammy Wynette, Shania Twain and the
Dixie Chicks, delivered in a party atmosphere, they soon had the
line-dancers and the two-steppers out on the floor struttin’ their stuff.
Finishing off the night were a four-piece line-up of veteran
ensemble Past Masters. Fronted by guitarist Dave Robinson, they
too featured another vocalist, Stephanie King. Performing a set of
classics from the 1960s and 70s, they kept the dance floor filled until
around midnight, rounding off an excellent day of live music.
Organiser John Firminger and Hilltop Club secretary Dick Armitage
are pleased to announce that the event raised £1,100 for Dronfield
First Responders.
John and Dick also wish to say a big ‘thank you’ to all the
musicians who took part and all those who attended. Hopefully
Rockin’ Roots will continue to be an annual live music event for
Dronfield people to look forward to.