St. Hugh's Church Hall, Scunthorpe - The Martin Danks Memorial Shindig. Two bands have re-formed specially for this one-off evening - 'The Dimps' and 'The Strollers Rock 'n' Roll Extravaganza'. Both bands are playing free of charge (in view of the years that have passed since the members last played together, 'playing free' might well be a description of the musical quality! ROFL!) and proceeds will go to Cancer charity. Martin (who died of cancer recently) was a member of both bands and a wonderful boogie-woogie pianist.

And it will be Strollin' Johnny's LAST-EVER performance in a R&R band - the ceremonial burning of the red drape jacket and retirement follow as sure as night follows day.

Rehearsal tonight - here we go............"Ah-Well-A bless-a mah soul-a what's a-wrong with me, I'm itchin' like a..........."

But this has got sod-all to do with the Gainsborough Folk Festival I hear you all cry. Don't blame me, Les started it! (LOL).


SJ :0)