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Last Updated 29th June, 2008

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On Tuesday 1st July we have a night called PARTY. Every track will have the word "Party" in the title. There are lots, and here are a few to jog your memory. Wanda Jackson\Let's Have A Party, Bob Jaxon\Beach Party, Buddy Knox\Party Doll, Ray Smith\Did We Have A Party, Tommy Steele\Teenage Party, Fabian\Wild Party, Sam Cooke\Havin' A Party, Chubby Checker\Dancin' Party, Del Tones\Moonlight Party and many more. What a record party we'll have this night eh!!

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On Tuesday 8th July we have Chester as a guest on the show. He is coming down to promote the new book he has written about his wild and interesting life. The book is called "JUST FOR KICKS!" and has 400 pages of stories and great photos! He is also planning a Ton Up day on the 20th July at Jacks Hill Cafe on the A5 at Towcester, Northants. Hundreds of classic bikes, memorabilia stalls, eggs & chips and 'live' music from The Rapiers. Even Mike Sarne is going along. Chester will be telling us about the book and his busy lifestyle.

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On Tuesday 15th July we have club members James & Mel from sunny Strood in Kent. James is a rockin' DJ (when he's not sitting in his mechanical digger at work!) and Minxy Mel, his partner, will be manning the phones that night. James will be bringing some records from his big collection, and he always finds something Dell has never heard before. They have offered to sponsor the whole show! Great couple - Thanks!

Sadly, Stan Perkins had to cancel his tour of the UK because of ill health, so his visit to Radio Caroline on 15th July has also been cancelled. Get Well Soon, Stan.

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On Tuesday 22nd July we have the return of Tony Fry. Tony was a researcher for the BBC for many years and specialises in the Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Doo-Wop and Rockabilly. Tony will travel down from his home in Shrewsbury with another selection of rare rockin' tracks from his private collection.

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On Tuesday 5th August it's Dell's Early Birthday Party! Dell will be playing loads of requests that night so the theme of the show will be something for everybody! You've got plenty of time to get those requests in. Club members Robin & Norma have offered to sponsor the whole show, to say Happy Birthday to Dell for the 6th August, when he reaches the BIG 60 - Thanks you two!!

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On Tuesday 12th August we have GRT club member Brian Brain. Brian will be here with partner Jenny, and friend Ian who will man the phones that night. They will be travelling up from Hastings to present a special show called Body Parts - I never thought of this one! Here are some examples - Ten Long Fingers, Shake A Leg, Two Eyes, Tongue Tied, Pointed Toe Shoes, Baby Face, Flat Feet, Lucky Lips, One Hand Loose and so on. I'll be adding some as well. Brian has kindly offered to sponsor the show! - Thanks mate!

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On Tuesday 21st October we have the return of GRT club member Rodney 'Rocker' Rich who is travelling up from Eastleigh with his life-long pal Senge. Rocker, as he likes to be known, will play another selection of rockin' tracks from his big collection. He has also offered to sponsor the whole show! Thanks mate!

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On Tuesday 2nd December we have the return of Russ Sainty. He will be coming down to tell us about his book called " 'King Of The Cali' A lifetime in Rock'n'Roll by Russ Sainty". The book is double-edged as it incorporates his life in rock'n'roll and also features his 6 years of performing at The California Ballroom, doing no less that 338 individual performances - Wow! Russ will also donate a signed book to a lucky listener in the competition. He is also compiling a CD of all of his single releases on Decca, HMV etc..

Finally he has offered to sponsor the whole show - Thanks Russ! What a start to our Christmas month!

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