Local man, Stephen Dalton, lead singer with The Lurchers, a successful 5-piece rhythm and blues band, is organising a night of entertainment in aid of homeless animals at Bath Cats and Dogs Home. Mr. Dalton has pledged that all profits will go to the animal shelter. The event takes place on Saturday 25 September at Saltford Village Hall and doors open at 7.30pm.
Tickets, priced at £12 a head, include a ploughmans. Alternatively, a table of ten can be purchased for £100. A licensed bar will provide refreshments.
The Lurchers plays a lively vintage rock and roll / roots / rhythm & blues combo of hard-hitting ’50’s style dance. The band incorporates the double bass, piano and sax, to play upbeat ‘50s rockabilly, jump blues and jive tunes, such as “Tequilaâ€, to bring jive enthusiasts to their feet and whet the appetite of party-goers.
Stephen Dalton, singer and event organizer comments: “Saltford Hall is a large, but charming venue. Built between 1953-1961 it retains all its period features – perfect for our music. We look the part on stage and have “noms de blues” such as Pistol, The Big Sleep, Longdog, Slim Jim & Buddy. Think “Rockin’ Film Noir”. We are encouraging guests to wear ’50’s dress to really get into the spirit of the occasion and trying to ensure a good turn out and a win-win deal – great gig for us & our audience plus lots of money raised for the animals. Rest assured, The Lurchers will do their bit to help the hundreds of homeless animals at Bath Cats and Dogs Home and will put on a great show. We’re getting a serious PA system in for the night and will be giving it our all. Please come along and support us.â€
Sarah Thorn, fundraising manager, comments: “I really hope people will get into the spirit of the event and don their winklepickers and brothel creeper shoes! We are really grateful to supporters such as Stephen and the Lurchers, who use their great talents and initiative to raise crucial funds for the hundreds of dogs, cats and small animals we are seeking to re-home. Music events always prove really popular and we are expecting a sell-out event, so we are urging enthusiasts to buy their tickets early. We are encouraging people to organise tables of ten and at £10 a head it’s a great opportunity for friends and family to have a fun night out.â€
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For tickets and more information, please call Stephen Dalton on: 01454 318383 or call he Fundraising Team on: 01225 787334 or visit www.bcdh.org.uk for online sales