An Outstanding Checkmate

991793971 ruK4d S An Outstanding CheckmateThis musical comes with a brilliant pedigree with music by the ABBA boys and lyrics crafted by Sir Tim Rice.

A triumph on Broadway and London’s West End you are guaranteed a great night of musical theatre with this clever take on the game of chess, political rivalry and two men battling for the love of a

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Tennessee Rain from Canada

985179803 iFaC4 S Tennessee Rain from CanadaI’ve always related that country music crosses the boundaries of any musical genre.

It also crosses the boundaries of Canada and America, and apart from all the musical output from the States, Canada has always played a big part in producing its fair share of country talent.

Names like Anne Murray, Gordon Lightfoot, Lisa Brokop, Michelle Wright, Hank

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Country Breeze

653615206 J2Yxv S Country BreezeOn this weeks show there’s a reminder that it’s your last chance to win a double CD release from Randy Travis as I’ll be making the draw on next weeks show.

In our On This Day feature I’ll be mentioning The Beatles, Bob Dylan, potatoes,Gerri Halliwell and breastfeeding.

Our Album of the Week comes from a country legend who is instantly recognised

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Extravaganza On Ice

975035717 HGmRM S Extravaganza On IceIn the unique world of entertainment a variety show has always scored great ratings when it comes to family entertainment.

Now an extra special show comes to the North East not only offering great variety but also performed completely on ice.

Extravaganza On Ice is such a show that will tick all the boxes for a great night out at

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Country sounds

The American Connection Country Music ShowOn today’s show there’s a mixed bag of country goodies.

I’ll be introducing you to a new outfit called Train and I’ll be playing a track from someone you know but perhaps haven’t heard of for a while, I’ll even challenge you to try and identify him before his song finishes…as a clue you’ll have to think ‘sixties’ and ‘pop’ artist.

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OCMS

963554042 JRVhG S OCMSThey have come full circle with their own brand of folk, blues, roots, gospel, bluegrass and country tinged sometimes with a hint of rock and roll.

They formed in 1998 and like many more started their musical career travelling to and from the cities by van and busking on the streets.

Whilst playing outside a pharmacy in North Carolina they were heard by the

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Countryfied

962766967 VLExP S CountryfiedOn todays show there’s some really interesting facts in our ‘On This Day ‘ feature including taxi licences, the Tower of London executions, Cologne Cathedral, bath tubs and Michael Jackson spending money.

There’s the usual look at the Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts and our Album of the Week comes from Big and Rich.

There’s a reminder of Mary Chapin Carpenter coming to The

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Secret Cities of the Amazon

967534793 EeaY8 S Secret Cities of the AmazonA priest’s journal and the mystery disappearance  of Great Walled Cities and its peoples.
If you have a fascination and curiosity about cultures, lost tribes and cities then you may be interested in a new DVD produced by National Geographic.

In 1541 Spanish invaders known as Conquistadors set

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Railbenders

954393728 KLAhR S RailbendersFrom time to time you come across something musically different.

With that in mind  I can remember the uniqueness of the sound that Steve Earle gave us with ‘Guitar Town’.

I have just experienced a similar feeling after taking a listen to a new outfit from Denver called ‘The Railbenders’.

Their press release states ‘Denver’s finest leave their

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All roads lead to the country

653615206 J2Yxv S All roads lead to the countryOn this weeks show you could be the winner of the last studio album Johnny Cash recorded if you entered our July competition, as I’ll be making the draw from all the entries received.

In our ‘On This Day’ feature I’ll be mentioning life on Mars, computer chess, potatoes, Macbeth, Lord Kitchener and I’ll

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