The Heartbeat Of The USA In The UK ™

at:
The County Showground, Winthorpe Nr. Newark, Nottinghamshire. NG24 2NY


JULY *8-9-10-11-12th (*Thursday must be pre-booked)

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The 'Original' & Biggest Americana Festival In Europe

Celebrating 30 Years Of Real Americana

Featuring
PAUL OVERSTREET
Excellent Country Music Singer-Songwriter who has written hit songs for Randy Travis, Kenny Chesney, Alison Krauss and many more!
GEORGE HAMILTON IV
The Ambassador of Country Music, with Multi-million record sales and well know TV appearences
RODDY JACKSON
Roddy Jackson recorded three singles in the late fifties. Sometimes referred to as the Jerry Lee Lewis of the West Coast, he is one of the last true Rockabilly pioneers performing today, electrifying the stage on piano & tenor sax like a Rock 'n' Roll wildman.
RAY CAMPI
Rockabilly wild man Ray Campi recorded several classic singles during the music's prime era and is still recording and touring in the new millennium.
GAIL DAVIES
Gail Davies has been responsible for several of the best albums to emerge from Nashville and possesses outstanding performing talents.
TWO TONS OF STEEL
Two Tons' rambunctious brand of country-rooted rock has been inspiring listeners for more than two decades, and with its 10th album, NOT THAT LUCKY, the band is ready to throw its weight around even more.
STACIE COLLINS
Armed with great songs, a live show that makes you say "Damn Girl!" and a band that makes you wanna be in a band (and if you are in a band, makes ya wanna be in a better one), Stacie Collins is sittin' in a sling shot and the arm is drawn back tight! This is one artist you won't want to miss.
EVE SELIS
From the USA absolutely brilliant country-rock'n'blues artiste with mostly 'original' material.
RAYBURN ANTHONY
Your chance to see Legendary 50's Sun records recording artiste who shaped the music of Rock 'n' Roll from its early days.
KATHY STEWART
Born in the US and now living in Scotland, her songs have a new-country flavour to them; her style is described as "Americana" with eclectic influences.
CHUCK MICALLEF
Singer-Songwriter from Canada. Has performed music for the soundtrack of the Motion Picture: The Penalty King.The track "Man of Constant Sorrow" as well as his original composition of "The Moon The Stars and The Sun" were used in the soundtrack.
SMOKIE
In 1976 'Living Next Door to Alice' was released and became the group's biggest hit, followed by the equally successful "Lay Back in the Arms of Someone". Smokie now found themselves European superstars with sold-out tours and million-selling albums.
MARMALADE (TBC)
In 1960's the band were crowned 'Scotland's Top Group' and had a string of top 10 UK hits including a #1 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da'.
T.REXTASY
T.Rextasy, the ultimate tribute to Marc Bolan & T.Rex playing top 20 hits such as: Metal Guru, Jeepster, Telegram Sam, Hot Love, Children of the Revolution, Ride a White Swan, Get it On, I Love to Boogie, New York City, The Groover, Solid Gold Easy Action, and 20th Century Boy.
THE RUBETTES featuring Alan Williams
In May 1974, the Rubettes achieved a #1 single in the UK with their first single 'Sugar Baby Love' followed by a string of hits throughout the 1970's.
Phil Wright's PAPER LACE
The smash hit "Billy Don't Be a Hero" spent three weeks at Number one on the UK Singles Chart in March 1974. It was followed by an equally catchy story song, which reached the Number 3 called "The Night Chicago Died". "The Black-Eyed Boys", took Paper Lace to Number 11 in late 1974.
DARTS
Featuring Denny Hegarty, Rita Ray and the original line-up from those chart topping days between '77- 85. (daddy cool/ boy from new york city/ its raining/shboom/zing (went the strings of my heart), etc.
QUILL
Quill has developed a unique musical style that has captured many varied influences, plying Celtic folk hued Fleetwood Mac-ish rock before the Corrs were invented.
THE JETS
A three piece Rock'n'Roll band, specialising in the '50s era with eleven albums - WHO SAID ROCK'N'ROLL WAS DEAD?
THE SANDIAGOS
The Sandiagos are a young, talented, vibrant, up and coming four piece Rock 'n' Roll band from Nottinghamshire, already attracting top notch reviews.
PHIL HALEY & THE COMMENTS
Covering some of the greatest Rock and Roll numbers ever to be written and performed by Bill Haley and the Comets.
THE ROOMMATES
Excellent UK vocal group influenced by the many vocal groups of the late 50s and early 60s e.g. Dion & the Belmonts, The Earls, Delltones, Jordanaires etc.
HI-VOLTAGE
Hi-Voltage is a five piece rockabilly band based in Edinburgh, with an authentic Rockabilly sound - always a firm favorite at the show.
HICKSVILLE BOMBERS
Hicksville Bombers are a rockin' trio from Lincoln, England, who play rockabilly, rockin' blues country and rock'n'roll music in a wild and energetic 50's style.
CARMEN GHIA & THE HOT RODS
Rollin' outa the City of Steel, this five-piece rockabilly swing band boasts Sheffield's finest. Fronted by Miss Carmen Ghia - straight outta the 50s and the foxiest dame ever to work a microphone - let Miss Carmen Ghia and the Hotrods take you all the way to Kicksville!
GLENN DARREN & THE KREW KATZ
Excellent Jive Music from this popular local band.
PORKY'S HOT ROCKIN'
Hot Rockin' are hot and, in the immortal words of Sam Phillips, when we say hot we mean hot, lit at both ends and burning in the middle. Mr. Personality plus, Dave 'Porky' Coates - 250lbs of joy - leads a band which is steeped in the tradition of rock n roll.
THE FRET TONES
One of the most talked-about new bands on the Rockin' scene, "Down On My Luck" is one of the best debut albums from a British Rockabilly band in recent years.
LIGHTS OUT
Lights Out are an established 3 piece rock n roll/rockabilly act performing their own material and covers from the 50's and early 60's era.
THE REBEL & THE RENEGADES
Finalist on BBC's "The Worlds Greatest Elvis" and Preliminary Winner of "The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest 2007", recently playing at the anniversary of The King's death in Memphis, Simon Patrick as The Rebel is 'The No. 1 Elvis Tribute Artist.'
GREGGI G & THE CRAZY GANG
Greggi G and His Crazy Gang have been rockin & swinging their way all across Europe for several years now, always enthralling audiences wherever they play.
THE HUMDINGERS
The Humdingers are a Rockabilly-country-hillbilly based four mad-man band from the deep south of swampy suffolk. Putting their slant on old rock and roll and country classics, as well as some tunes you may have never heard before.
CARAVAN Of WAYNE
Born at Americana 2008 after a chance meeting with the great Wayne "the train" Hancock !
CHRIS BLACKS's ROCK 'n' ROLL SHOW
All the greatest musical stars of the 50's and 60's come amazingly alive in this spectacular, vibrant, action packed, non stop, live rockin' show.
JOHN MILLER & THE COUNTRY CASUALS
John Miller has established a reputation as one of the UK's leading Country Music Singers and Songwriters.
BUCHANAN
Their second album, The Picture (2006), caught a fair amount of attention, winning "Album of the Year" in the UK Country Music Radio Awards. Their third album is due for release soon.
LAZY DOG
Popular country music band with original material.
ROOT'N TOOT'N
Good Time traditional Hillbilly Country Trio.
HILLBILLY DELUXE UK
Playing the very latest Country Music, with some self written tunes and a handfull of classic Country songs, so that there is something to appeal to Country audiences, young and old.
THE REDLANDS PALOMINO COMPANY
The Redlands Palomino Company are one of the best British alternative country acts on the circuit.
THE DIABLOS
Winners of "Best Original Song" at the 2008 British Country Music Hall Of Fame.
DOGGONE COUNTRY BAND
These guys have shared a stage with Dale Watson ... say no more.
ONEDAY40
"Country that let's you relax, and just get into the mind space of enjoying the day...What blows me away the most about this band is that while you'd expect it to be a product of Nashville, or maybe Calgary, the group actually originates in Glasgow, Scotland"
DEBBIE NUNN
In 2005 the album 'Always in my Heart' got three nominations for the UK Country Radio Awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year ('What a Woman Wants') and Song of the Year ('Always In My Heart').
KATY JANE'S CRAZY DREAMS
Katy Jane fronts the "CRAZY DREAMS" show. Its a live tribute show that celebrates the music of the ROCKIN' GALS of the past, such as the legendary Patsy Cline and great vocalists Janis Martin and Rose Maddox.
STRAW DOGS
Good Rocking covers music from Credence Clearwater Revival to the Undertones.
GEORGE 'HEGE' HAMILTON V
Singer / Songwriter / Producer George Hamilton V is widely regarded for helping fuel the "Americana" music movement in Nashville, Tennessee.
NICKI GILLIS
Nicki Gillis is an extraordinary vocalist with the ability to capture her audience's attention and mesmerise them with every note.
PAUL ANSELL'S #9
"Paul Ansell has never been a respecter of genres. He plays rockin' country, rock'n'roll, blues inflected material and ballads. The only constant is the quality of the output. Whatever he does, he does it well."
THE REVOLUTIONAIRES
Scorching a trail across the live music venues of the land is this sizzlin' hot 1950's R&B combo...The Revolutionaires!
TJAYE MARTIN
Tjaye Martin and her band "Southern SunshineÓ toured the big Country Music venues performing in theatres and at festivals, supporting such legends as Lonnie Donegan, Glen Campbell and Billie Ocean.
AYNT SKYNYRD
Aynt Skynyrd... but sure sounds like 'em. What's more the authentic show these folks put on sure looks like 'em! Lynyrd Skynyrd were (are) the definitive Southern Rock Band. These guy's have got to be the definitive UK Skynyrd tribute band.
PEPPERMINT APES
The Peppermint Apes started out in August 2008 as Ryan Stanton put together an acoustic set of songs as support for the fantastic Marc Bolan Tribute ..TooREX.., at the Towngate Theatre Basildon. They received a really positive response on the back of the show.
 
SHOOTER
 

Paul Overstreet
George Hamilton IV & V
Roddy Jackson
Ray Campi
Gail Davies
Two Tons of Steel
Stacie Collins
Eve Selis
Rayburn Anthony
Kathy Stewart
OneDay40
Debbie Nunn
Nicki Gillis
Paul Ansell
The Diablos
Chuck Micallef
Smokie
Marmalade
T.Rextasy
Rubettes
Paper Lace
Darts
Quill
Jets
Sandiagos
Phil Haley
Roommates
Hi-Voltage
The Hicksville Bombers
Redlands Palomino Company
Carmen Ghia
Glenn Darren
Porky's Hot Rockin'
Fret Tones
Lights Out
The Rebel
Greggi G
The Jets
Humdingers
Chris Fender Black
John Miller
Buchanan
Lazy Dog
Rootn' Tootn'
Hillbilly Deluxe

Record Hops with popular DJ's from the rocking scene + jive Classes will take place from noon until 6pm daily in the Cedric Ford Pavilion...

The biggest variety of classic & rare automobiles, motorcycles, hot rods, customs, trucks, rv's pre-72 non-american classic cars, motorcycles and trikes will be on display.

Show 'n' Shine on Saturday & Sunday with over forty prestigious awards to be presented.

Hundreds of associated trade stands, side-shows, custom bike show, 50s style fun fair and so much more that helps to make the great atmosphere that prevails throughout the weekend.

 With a Magnificent Display of American Vehicles & Bikes dating from the early 1900s.

THE EVENT For 'LIVE' COUNTRY/ROCK 'N' ROLL MUSIC & CARS

 Europes # 1 American Lifestyle Event - A Real Crowd Pleaser

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Don't Miss This Unique Tribute To The USA...It's 'Simply The Best'

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