1970

 

Jan 1/2/3        Peter Boy and the Trend

 

Jan 9/10          Peter Boy and the Trend

 

Jan 16/17        Peter Boy and the Trend

 

Jan 23/24       Peter Boy and the Trend

 

Jan 30/31        Peter Boy and the Trend

 

Feb 6/7           Heather and the Pines

 

Feb 13/14        The Star Dust (newly reformed)

 

Feb 20/21        Heather and the Pines

 

Feb 27/28       The Freedom Fighters

 

Mar 6/7           Heather and the Pines

 

March 7           Avoch Hall

Spiggy Topes (on Philips records – Stars of BBC Radio 1 Club – just returned from a short Newcastle area tour)

 

Mar 13/14        Heather and the Pines

 

Mar 20/21       The Emeralds

Mar 27/28       After the outstanding success of the Emeralds last week the management has engaged the newly reformed Emeralds for Friday and Saturday.

                        Next week for the first time in Scotland.

                        Who’s going? Everybody’s coming. Why?

                        Look for next week’s advertisement. The band’s name has not been disclosed – yet but a clue is …. A fabulous new coloured lead vocalist who has appeared on both American and German TV: also recorded for the BBC.

 

March 27         DANCE BANDS                       BEAT GROUPS

                        Let us solve your entertainment problems

                        LCB Agency

                        1 North College Street

                        Elgin    Tel 3291         

                        SHOWBANDS                        CABARET

 

Apr 3/4           The Chad along with a fabulous new coloured lead vocalist who has appeared on both American and German TV: also recorded for the BBC.

 

Apr 10/11        The Chad

 

Apr 17/18        The Chad

 

Apr 24/25       The Chad

 

May 1/2            From Liverpool Confucius along with support band. Confucius were formerly the Hideaways. Latest record released Brandenburg c/w the Messenger.

 

                        Change of advert. Picture for the first time. Picture of group.

 

May 8/9           The Ray King Big Soul Band (7 piece) and support band.

Picture of Ray King.

Owing to taking such a big band from London admission this Friday will be 9/6.

Next week the Symbols (from London) who were number 3 in the British chart with “Best part of breaking up”

 

May 15/16       From London The Symbols along with support band. No picture

                        Owing to taking such a big band from London admission this Friday will be 9/6.

                        Next week The Which What who were in the Dutch Top 20 and various other charts throughout the world with their first record “Gimme gimme good loving”; their second record “In the year 2525” has led them to numerous TV appearances in Japan and throughout the continent.

 

May 22/23       The Which What along with support band.

                        Owing to taking such a big band from London admission this Friday will be 9/6.

                        Next week ”Castor’s Crowd”

 

May 29/30       Castor’s Crowd plus support band        8/6 and 6/-

                        One of the best known soul groups from the Midlands who have played in major venues in England including the Cavern, Whisky a GoGo in the heart of London’s West End, playing the best of authentic soul music.

                        Next week Mud

 

June 5/6          Mud along with support band

                        A  5 piece group who have toured the continent and Scandinavia, cruised the Mediterranean and worked on TV in Germany and at home. You can be assured this band is one of the best 5 piece groups from England.

 

June 5             Inverness Ice Rink Soundoff 70

Tremoloes        My Dear Watson         Progressive Yellow      

The explosive amazing gas medicine show       Stone the Crows

T Set   DJ show           9.00 – 3.00 a.m.            15/-

 

June 12/13      Nite People

                        This highly competent group from Bournemouth have captured a fine professional sound on their latest recording for Page 1

A side “P.M.” B side “Season of the rain”

June 13            Fire Brigade Club Dingwall town hall

                        The Casuals (Jesamine) and My Dear Watson 10/-

 

June 19/20      The Harvest Combine

                        A competent 8 piece band from Teesside who have captured a new sound and have played in the biggest ballrooms in England. First time in Scotland.

 

June 26/27      The Playground

                        This is a group that plays in Jersey every season, their latest single being “This is the place”

                        Next week for two weeks the return of Peter Boy and the Trend, who have just returned from a very comprehensive and successful tour of the continent. This is an Irish band and all North dancers will be delighted with their return to Strathpeffer.

 

July 3/4          Peter Boy and the Trend

 

July 10/11        Peter Boy and the Trend

 

July 11             Slade   Town Hall Dingwall      8.00 – 11.30      8/6

 

July 17/18       Sons and Lovers

                        This is an exciting, professional and entertaining band. Their latest record is “Lindy Lou”. Their vocalist is Steve Greenfield voted face of the 70s by FAB 208 magazine has already been booked for radio shows and TV.

                        Saturday 18 July 3000 sailors of the fleet at Invergordon are expected to have shore leave. Free transport will be suitably arranged.

 

July 24/25      The Government

                        This is a band who have appeared throughout England , appeared on “Opportunity Knocks” and also Tyne Tees TV. Their second live appearance on BBC Radio 1 Club will be on the 28th of this month. They are a six piece group.

 

July 31/Aug 1  The Medicine Hat

                        This is one of England’s top groups, which has played in the biggest ballrooms and nightclubs throughout Britain.

 

Aug 7/8           Sir Percy Quintet

                        This band has had fantastic success in England. Their latest record is “She’s such a good looking girl” coupled with “She loves that boy”

                        Saturday also had the Strathpeffer Dance Band.

                        Next week The Drovers.

This is a band that was popular 2 years ago with all the North dancers and has recently regrouped and is making its first appearance in Strathpeffer next week dealing mainly with Country Western music etc.           

 

Aug 14/15        Return of the Drovers

This is a band that was popular 2 years ago with all the North dancers and has recently regrouped and is making its first appearance in Strathpeffer next week dealing mainly with Country Western music etc.            9/6& 6/-

Next week’s band        Godfrey Milton and the Chad             

 

Aug 21              Godfrey Milton and the Chad

                        This band is making a return visit to Strathpeffer for two weeks after making a very comprehensive tour of England and Ireland, having been a real hit with their patrons in both Cabaret and Top Ballrooms.

 

                        The Management would like to take the opportunity of thanking the re-united Drovers who appeared in the Pavilion last week and played to an audience of 1200 people. Would patrons note that they have been booked to play in the future.

Aug 22             The Chad

 

Aug 28             Sponsored by Ross County Fete Committee

                        The Chad

                        After last week’s performance the Chad expect a record crowd this week before returning to Ireland

Aug 29             The Chad

                        Next week Elevator (5 piece band)

 

Sept 4/5          Elevator

                        Next week The Denver Showband

 

Sept 11            The Denver (7 piece Showband)

                        The Pavilion have been able to secure the above professional band from Donegal owing to the fact that we are able to place them on tour in other venues in the South. The band includes Ireland’s only female bass guitarist.                                                  9/6

Sept 12            The Denver

                        Next week the Green Angels who are coming over on the same basis as the Denver

 

Sept 18/19      Green Angels is one of the top performing bands in Ireland who are coming over for one week only, following a very successful weekend last week by the Denver Showband.

                        Next week the Playboys

 

Sept 19            Dingwall Fire Brigade Club      Dingwall Town Hall

                        The Troggs      My Dear Watson         String Driven Thing     10/-

 

Sept 23           The final performance of the Highland Cabaret will be on Wednesday 23 Sept 1970. Shows Monday and Wednesday.

This is your last chance to come along and enjoy the last Tuesday Show on the 22nd September. A show that has been a marvellous success during the season.

 

Sept 25/26      The Playboys Ireland’s top progressive showband coming for Friday and Saturday nights only.

                        Next week the return of the Drovers who had played in the above venue for more than 1200 patrons on their last visit.

  

Oct 2               The Drovers along with support group

Oct 3               The Drovers

                        Next week The return from England of the Playground

 

Oct 9               The Playground along with support group

Oct 10             The Playground

                        Next week Angel Pavement

 

Oct 16              Angel Pavement

                        Records released by Fontana  - ‘Baby you’ve got to stay’ c/w ‘Green Mellon Hill’ : ‘Tell me what I’ve gotta do’ c/w ‘When will I see June again?’. The Angels first LP ‘Socialising with the Angel Pavement’.

                        Latest release ‘Maybe tomorrow’ c/w ‘The man in the shop in the corner’

                        Support by Justice Peal

Oct 17             Angel pavement

 

Oct 23/24       The Diary

                        The Diary have just finished a terrific season in the Isle of Man. Before that they successfully toured the West Indies, New York, Scandinavia, Germany and France. They have also been the backing group for the Drifters. On the 1st December they are going on an 18month tour of South Africa. The Pavilion is very pleased to secure them for this week’s dances. They will be backed by one of England’s top Disc Jockeys, Brian Rae, who has the latest equipment with records and flashing lights etc. This is an artiste you cannot miss

 

Nov 6               The Drovers plus Justice Peal

Nov 7               The Drovers

                        Next week the Freedom Fighters

 

Nov 13             For the first time back in Strathpeffer this year after their successful tour of Canada the ever popular

                        Freedom Fighters (Showband)

Nov 14             The Freedom Fighters

                        Next week Freshwater Springs

 

Nov 20             Freshwater Springs plus Justice Peal

Nov 21             Freshwater Springs

                        Next week The return of the Paragon 7

 

Nov 29/30       PARAGON 7

                        At Strathpeffer

                        Versatile

                        Irish

                        Leading Showband

                        In the Nite Spot of the North

                        On Friday and Saturday 27th and 28th November

                        Not dances to miss

 

Dec 4/5           Paragon 7

                        Next week the Drovers

 

Dec 11/12        DROVERS

                        Renowned

                        On Friday and Saturday 11th and 12th December

                        Variety

                        Entertainment

                        Return visit to

                        Strathpeffer

 

                        Next week the Station

 

Dec 18/19        STATION

                        The sensational 8 piece group

                        Appearing at the Pavilion

                        Tremendous attraction

                        In Strathpeffer

                        On Friday and Saturday 18th and 19th December

                        Not dances to miss

 

                        Supported by Justice Peal

                        Next week Drovers dances on Christmas Eve 25th and 26th December

 

Dec 24/25/26 DROVERS

                        Request your company

                        On Christmas Eve, Friday and Saturday

                        Various attractions

                        Excellent entertainment

                        Rip-roaring excitement

                        Streamers Hats Balloons Etc

 

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