1972
Jan 7/8 The Friends
Irish Showband along with 2 girl vocalists
Next week Colour Blind
Jan 14/15 Colour Blind
Jan 21/22 Memphis Showband
Next week Witchita
Jan 21 St Duthus Hotel, Tain
Yvonne and the Kinsmen 35p
Jan 28/29 Whitchata Opportunity Knocks winners
Now one of the best all-round bands in the business
Progressive – Pop – C+W Etc
Next week Rico
Feb 4/5 RICO
Irish Showband
Champions in their profession
On Friday and Saturday 4th and 5th February
One of the most comprehensive bands to appear in Strathpeffer since the original Sterling Showband
Feb 11/12 International
Pop – C+W Etc
Feb 18/19 Tommy Trousdale and the Sundowners
Patrons please note that if the power cuts are still in force there will be no Saturday night dance as a we are due to be cut as per the rota at present
Feb 25/26 Crumble
Progressive – Pop – C+W
Patrons please note – At the time of going to press there will be a dance on Saturday night as we are not due for an electric cut.
Mar3/4 Close Friends
Progressive – Pop – C+W
Next week Trinidad All Steel
Patrons please note – At the time of going to press there will be a dance on Saturday night as we are not due for an electric cut.
Mar 10/11 TRINIDAD ALL STEEL BAND
Returning on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th
In the Spa Pavilion
Now the best entertainers
In their profession for all types of
Dancing
A spectacular show
Don’t miss it
Mar 17/18 Misty Morning Showband (formerly the Memphis)
Terrific sound – Pop – C+W – Progressive etc
Mar 24/25 Hot Ashe Showband
Direct from Belfast this fabulous showband
Mar 31 /Apr 1 Hello Direct from Belfast Irish Showband
Apr 7/8 Star Dust Showband
Next week Trinidad Steel Band
Apr 14/15 Trinidad All Steel Band
Apr 15 Dingwall Fire Brigade Club Dingwall Town Hall
On a Scottish tour
Spiggy Topes and My Dear Watson 50p
Apr 21/22 Special double attraction
Moving Finger Rated Yorkshire’s top band
Supported by the fabulous DJ Disco Stevie”B”
Along with the latest lighting effects
Next week Witchita
Apr 22 Ross County FC Club
Eddie and the Oreogons 8.30 – 11.30 15p
Apr 28/29 Tommy Lee and the Rainbow
Showband direct from Ireland with the latest sound
Please note the Witchita for this week has been cancelled
May 5/6 The Poly Showband 6 piece
Lead singer is Harry (Count) McCormack who holds a silver disc for his first LP
May 12/13 The fabulous return of the great entertainers
Tommy Trousdale and the Sundowners
Next week Hot Ashe band
This band did not appear on the 19th and 20th.
May 19/20 Sweet Blindness 5 piece showband
Note: the management regret that owing to circumstances outwith their control Hot Ashe are unable to appear this week. However they will be featured next week
May 19/20 Brunstane Hotel
From Edinburgh the Star Folk Group
The Molly McGuires
May 19 Inverness Ice Rink
Four of Scotland’s top bands
Chris McClure Section Teargas Verge Nickelson
9.00 – 2.00 65p
May 20 Hotel National Dingwall
New Safari Band Dinner Dance £1.35
May 26/27 Hot Ashe 6 piece Showband direct from Northern Ireland
May 27 The first pipe band performance of the season
May 29 Monday Highland Lass Estates
The Highland Cabaret will commence for the season on Monday Wednesday and Thursday 45p
June 2/3 This week it is definitely ‘THE STRATH’ for dancing as we have been able to secure with great difficulty and expense the Best Band ever to play in Strathpeffer (last appearance during the Christmas period)
Friends
8 piece band, brass section and organ along with 2 girl vocalists. It is a band you will all remember. It is as famous in Ireland as the New Seekers.
Jun 3 Dingwall Fire Brigade Club Town Hall Dingwall
Playboys Showband
Jun 9/10 Misty Morning Showband (originally Memphis)
Jun 16/17 The Original Playboys Showband direct from Ireland
Please note this is not the same Playboys who have been playing throughout Scotland recently
Jun 16 Highland Lass Estate Spa Pavilion Strathpeffer
Highland Cabaret. This show had a most successful start to the Season
Doors open 8.40 p.m. Show commences 9 p.m. Admission 45p
Jun 23/24 Nicolson Band who have played in the best venues throughout the country in the last 2 months
Jun 30/Jul 1 The Limelight from Nottingham
The lead vocalist is a brother of one of the famous Marmalade.
Supported by a discotheque from England along with one of England’s top Disc Jockeys
Jul 9/10 Section 1 Irish Showband direct from Ireland
Next week Sundowners
Jul 14/15 You’re not on if you miss this week’s dances at Strathpeffer
Dancing to the ever popular and renowned
Tommy Trousdale and the Sundowners
Jul 21/22 The sensational 8 piece band from Dundee
Rip Kirby dancing for young and old
Progressive – Pop – C/W – Old Time
Jul 21 Dingwall Town Hall
Rockscotch with 4 great Scottish bands
Bay City Rollers / Beggars Opera / Chris McClure Section / Verge
9.00 – 2.00 85p
Jul 28/29 The Carlton Paige 6 piece band
Playing for young and old
Progressive pop – Country western – Old Tyme
Aug 4 Two Band attraction
Rico Showband plus the Tempotones Scottish Dance Band
Dancing for young and old
Aug 5 Special dance following the Strathpeffer Highland Games
Strathpeffer Scottish Dance Band
Aug 11/12 The New Memphis Showband [also known as Misty Morning?]
Aug 18/19 Misty Morning Showband
Next week Verge
Aug 25/26 The Verge
Progressive – Pop – C+W – Etc
Wrong date printed in paper viz 26/27
Sep 1/2 The Relations
One of the most up and coming bands in Ireland. Brass section, Hammond organ, etc playing all selections of music catering for young and old.
The Management would like to apologise for the non-appearance of the Verge but this was outside their control.
Sept 8/9 Maxi’s Taxi 6 piece band from Dundee
2 coloured vocalists, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, Hammond organ/lead guitar.
A band that was followed last week in the South by three coaches for 100 miles just to hear them once again. So please Taxi to Strathpeffer to hear the Maxi playing Commercial music, Top Ten, Soul, Rock and Roll
These are dances not to be missed.
Big 3 column box advert c/w Cabaret advert
Hurry Hurry Hurry ………. If you haven’t seen The Highland Cabaret
Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with the North’s Top Artistes or the Tuesday Show with dancing and songs from the shows
Hurry Hurry Hurry – Season ends soon
Sept 15/16 Again a three column box advert c/w the Cabaret
Be up with the time and come along and see the
Clockwork Orange playing at Strathpeffer. Lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, tenor sax, flute along with a famous girl vocalist.
Clockwork Orange originally formed as 'The Blackadders' in the Scottish Borders in the mid 60s. They went through several changes of personnel with members going on to forge successful careers in other fields. The band morphed into ‘Bedtime Story’ and continued touring in Scotland and the north of England. A third incarnation of Clockwork Orange continued to tour but folded in the mid 70s.
See more info at the brilliant Kinema Gigs site
Please note that Highland Lass Estates, Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer would like to thank all patrons who have supported their shows throughout all season. The last Tuesday show 19 September. Highland Cabaret Thursday 21 September.
Sept 22/23 Playboys Showband Direct from Ireland
Renowned for their playing of all types of music
Sept 29/30 The Dynamos
Oct 6/7 Tommy Trousdale and the Sundowners
Oct 6 Town Hall Dingwall 9.30 – 1/30 85p
Gary Glitter
Oct 13/14 Tommy Lee and the Rainbow
One of the Top Showbands from Ireland – second time in Strathpeffer
Oct 20/21 The Harvest Showband from Ireland
Oct 27/28 Pridesman and Collete
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Nov 3/4 The Magic Band
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Nov 10/11 The Memphis Showband
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Nov 17/18 Rico International Showband
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Nov 24/25 Misty Morning
Dec 2 Caberfeidh Shinty Club Sale of Work in the Pavilion Strathpeffer
Doors open 2 p.m. All usual stalls
Dec 1/2 MAXIS TAXI
At the Pavilion Strathpeffer
Xylophone
Internationally known professionals
Sponsored by Dingwall British legion Pipe Band
Patrons please note correct dress must be adhered to.
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Dec 8/9 STARDUST SHOWBAND
Take your partners
And have a good time
Renowned rhythms
Dancing for all ages
U can’t miss this
Stardust attraction
The Pavilion tops the bill again
Patrons please note – Suitable dress to be worn (by discretion of the Manager and officials)
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Dec 14 Royal British Legion – Strathpeffer Branch
Presents
A VARIETY CONCERT
Of song dance and comedy
In
The Spa Pavilion Strathpeffer
On
Thursday 14 December
Doors open 7.45 Admission 30p
Artistes appearing
Ben Wyvis Troupe of Dancers
Pipe Major Seorais Innes
Johnny Bogan (comedy and song)
Irene Brown (comedy artiste)
Kitty Macleod (Scots and Gaelic)
Bill Webster (guitar and song)
Christine Fraser (Cabaret artiste)
Graham Nellson (Gaelic songs)
Hercher and Smith (hilarious comedy)
Hester Macleod (operatic solo)
Grant Sisters (Gaelic songs)
Leon Radin (Baritone supreme)
Fred Henson (piano solos)
Barnetson Sisters (sensational singers)
Stacey Duncan (Cabaret Artiste)
Margaret McLennan (Gaelic songs)
Fear an Tigh Major P D Kellie, MM
Dec 15/16 PLAYBOYS SHOWBAND
Leaders in their profession
At the named Pavilion
You can’t afford to miss this
Band on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th
Only 16 year olds and over allowed
You will have to be suitably dressed
Sponsored by the 4th Battalion Seaforth Reunion Club
Dec 22/23 Heidi
Dec 25 Special attraction Come along and enjoy the festive spirit at the
Christmas Night Carnival Dance
On Monday 25th December
Balloons Hats Streamers Etc
Dancing to Happy Daze plus the Country Sound
Sponsored by Strathpeffer fire Service Club
Dec 29/30 Right Left and Centre
Plus Jamie’s Disco 50p / 30p
Special attraction Dance on Monday 1st January 1973
Dancing to the Rico and the Country Sound 50p
Jan 7/8 The Friends
Irish Showband along with 2 girl vocalists
Next week Colour Blind
Jan 14/15 Colour Blind
Jan 21/22 Memphis Showband
Next week Witchita
Jan 21 St Duthus Hotel, Tain
Yvonne and the Kinsmen 35p
Jan 28/29 Whitchata Opportunity Knocks winners
Now one of the best all-round bands in the business
Progressive – Pop – C+W Etc
Next week Rico
Feb 4/5 RICO
Irish Showband
Champions in their profession
On Friday and Saturday 4th and 5th February
One of the most comprehensive bands to appear in Strathpeffer since the original Sterling Showband
Feb 11/12 International
Pop – C+W Etc
Feb 18/19 Tommy Trousdale and the Sundowners
Patrons please note that if the power cuts are still in force there will be no Saturday night dance as a we are due to be cut as per the rota at present
Feb 25/26 Crumble
Progressive – Pop – C+W
Patrons please note – At the time of going to press there will be a dance on Saturday night as we are not due for an electric cut.
Mar3/4 Close Friends
Progressive – Pop – C+W
Next week Trinidad All Steel
Patrons please note – At the time of going to press there will be a dance on Saturday night as we are not due for an electric cut.
Mar 10/11 TRINIDAD ALL STEEL BAND
Returning on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th
In the Spa Pavilion
Now the best entertainers
In their profession for all types of
Dancing
A spectacular show
Don’t miss it
Mar 17/18 Misty Morning Showband (formerly the Memphis)
Terrific sound – Pop – C+W – Progressive etc
Mar 24/25 Hot Ashe Showband
Direct from Belfast this fabulous showband
Mar 31 /Apr 1 Hello Direct from Belfast Irish Showband
Apr 7/8 Star Dust Showband
Next week Trinidad Steel Band
Apr 14/15 Trinidad All Steel Band
Apr 15 Dingwall Fire Brigade Club Dingwall Town Hall
On a Scottish tour
Spiggy Topes and My Dear Watson 50p
Apr 21/22 Special double attraction
Moving Finger Rated Yorkshire’s top band
Supported by the fabulous DJ Disco Stevie”B”
Along with the latest lighting effects
Next week Witchita
Apr 22 Ross County FC Club
Eddie and the Oreogons 8.30 – 11.30 15p
Apr 28/29 Tommy Lee and the Rainbow
Showband direct from Ireland with the latest sound
Please note the Witchita for this week has been cancelled
May 5/6 The Poly Showband 6 piece
Lead singer is Harry (Count) McCormack who holds a silver disc for his first LP
May 12/13 The fabulous return of the great entertainers
Tommy Trousdale and the Sundowners
Next week Hot Ashe band
This band did not appear on the 19th and 20th.
May 19/20 Sweet Blindness 5 piece showband
Note: the management regret that owing to circumstances outwith their control Hot Ashe are unable to appear this week. However they will be featured next week
May 19/20 Brunstane Hotel
From Edinburgh the Star Folk Group
The Molly McGuires
May 19 Inverness Ice Rink
Four of Scotland’s top bands
Chris McClure Section Teargas Verge Nickelson
9.00 – 2.00 65p
May 20 Hotel National Dingwall
New Safari Band Dinner Dance £1.35
May 26/27 Hot Ashe 6 piece Showband direct from Northern Ireland
May 27 The first pipe band performance of the season
May 29 Monday Highland Lass Estates
The Highland Cabaret will commence for the season on Monday Wednesday and Thursday 45p
June 2/3 This week it is definitely ‘THE STRATH’ for dancing as we have been able to secure with great difficulty and expense the Best Band ever to play in Strathpeffer (last appearance during the Christmas period)
Friends
8 piece band, brass section and organ along with 2 girl vocalists. It is a band you will all remember. It is as famous in Ireland as the New Seekers.
Jun 3 Dingwall Fire Brigade Club Town Hall Dingwall
Playboys Showband
Jun 9/10 Misty Morning Showband (originally Memphis)
Jun 16/17 The Original Playboys Showband direct from Ireland
Please note this is not the same Playboys who have been playing throughout Scotland recently
Jun 16 Highland Lass Estate Spa Pavilion Strathpeffer
Highland Cabaret. This show had a most successful start to the Season
Doors open 8.40 p.m. Show commences 9 p.m. Admission 45p
Jun 23/24 Nicolson Band who have played in the best venues throughout the country in the last 2 months
Jun 30/Jul 1 The Limelight from Nottingham
The lead vocalist is a brother of one of the famous Marmalade.
Supported by a discotheque from England along with one of England’s top Disc Jockeys
Jul 9/10 Section 1 Irish Showband direct from Ireland
Next week Sundowners
Jul 14/15 You’re not on if you miss this week’s dances at Strathpeffer
Dancing to the ever popular and renowned
Tommy Trousdale and the Sundowners
Jul 21/22 The sensational 8 piece band from Dundee
Rip Kirby dancing for young and old
Progressive – Pop – C/W – Old Time
Jul 21 Dingwall Town Hall
Rockscotch with 4 great Scottish bands
Bay City Rollers / Beggars Opera / Chris McClure Section / Verge
9.00 – 2.00 85p
Jul 28/29 The Carlton Paige 6 piece band
Playing for young and old
Progressive pop – Country western – Old Tyme
Aug 4 Two Band attraction
Rico Showband plus the Tempotones Scottish Dance Band
Dancing for young and old
Aug 5 Special dance following the Strathpeffer Highland Games
Strathpeffer Scottish Dance Band
Aug 11/12 The New Memphis Showband [also known as Misty Morning?]
Aug 18/19 Misty Morning Showband
Next week Verge
Aug 25/26 The Verge
Progressive – Pop – C+W – Etc
Wrong date printed in paper viz 26/27
Sep 1/2 The Relations
One of the most up and coming bands in Ireland. Brass section, Hammond organ, etc playing all selections of music catering for young and old.
The Management would like to apologise for the non-appearance of the Verge but this was outside their control.
Sept 8/9 Maxi’s Taxi 6 piece band from Dundee
2 coloured vocalists, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, Hammond organ/lead guitar.
A band that was followed last week in the South by three coaches for 100 miles just to hear them once again. So please Taxi to Strathpeffer to hear the Maxi playing Commercial music, Top Ten, Soul, Rock and Roll
These are dances not to be missed.
Big 3 column box advert c/w Cabaret advert
Hurry Hurry Hurry ………. If you haven’t seen The Highland Cabaret
Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with the North’s Top Artistes or the Tuesday Show with dancing and songs from the shows
Hurry Hurry Hurry – Season ends soon
Sept 15/16 Again a three column box advert c/w the Cabaret
Be up with the time and come along and see the
Clockwork Orange playing at Strathpeffer. Lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, tenor sax, flute along with a famous girl vocalist.
Clockwork Orange originally formed as 'The Blackadders' in the Scottish Borders in the mid 60s. They went through several changes of personnel with members going on to forge successful careers in other fields. The band morphed into ‘Bedtime Story’ and continued touring in Scotland and the north of England. A third incarnation of Clockwork Orange continued to tour but folded in the mid 70s.
See more info at the brilliant Kinema Gigs site
Please note that Highland Lass Estates, Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer would like to thank all patrons who have supported their shows throughout all season. The last Tuesday show 19 September. Highland Cabaret Thursday 21 September.
Sept 22/23 Playboys Showband Direct from Ireland
Renowned for their playing of all types of music
Sept 29/30 The Dynamos
Oct 6/7 Tommy Trousdale and the Sundowners
Oct 6 Town Hall Dingwall 9.30 – 1/30 85p
Gary Glitter
Oct 13/14 Tommy Lee and the Rainbow
One of the Top Showbands from Ireland – second time in Strathpeffer
Oct 20/21 The Harvest Showband from Ireland
Oct 27/28 Pridesman and Collete
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Nov 3/4 The Magic Band
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Nov 10/11 The Memphis Showband
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Nov 17/18 Rico International Showband
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Nov 24/25 Misty Morning
Dec 2 Caberfeidh Shinty Club Sale of Work in the Pavilion Strathpeffer
Doors open 2 p.m. All usual stalls
Dec 1/2 MAXIS TAXI
At the Pavilion Strathpeffer
Xylophone
Internationally known professionals
Sponsored by Dingwall British legion Pipe Band
Patrons please note correct dress must be adhered to.
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Dec 8/9 STARDUST SHOWBAND
Take your partners
And have a good time
Renowned rhythms
Dancing for all ages
U can’t miss this
Stardust attraction
The Pavilion tops the bill again
Patrons please note – Suitable dress to be worn (by discretion of the Manager and officials)
No admittance to under 16 year olds on Fridays and Saturdays
Dec 14 Royal British Legion – Strathpeffer Branch
Presents
A VARIETY CONCERT
Of song dance and comedy
In
The Spa Pavilion Strathpeffer
On
Thursday 14 December
Doors open 7.45 Admission 30p
Artistes appearing
Ben Wyvis Troupe of Dancers
Pipe Major Seorais Innes
Johnny Bogan (comedy and song)
Irene Brown (comedy artiste)
Kitty Macleod (Scots and Gaelic)
Bill Webster (guitar and song)
Christine Fraser (Cabaret artiste)
Graham Nellson (Gaelic songs)
Hercher and Smith (hilarious comedy)
Hester Macleod (operatic solo)
Grant Sisters (Gaelic songs)
Leon Radin (Baritone supreme)
Fred Henson (piano solos)
Barnetson Sisters (sensational singers)
Stacey Duncan (Cabaret Artiste)
Margaret McLennan (Gaelic songs)
Fear an Tigh Major P D Kellie, MM
Dec 15/16 PLAYBOYS SHOWBAND
Leaders in their profession
At the named Pavilion
You can’t afford to miss this
Band on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th
Only 16 year olds and over allowed
You will have to be suitably dressed
Sponsored by the 4th Battalion Seaforth Reunion Club
Dec 22/23 Heidi
Dec 25 Special attraction Come along and enjoy the festive spirit at the
Christmas Night Carnival Dance
On Monday 25th December
Balloons Hats Streamers Etc
Dancing to Happy Daze plus the Country Sound
Sponsored by Strathpeffer fire Service Club
Dec 29/30 Right Left and Centre
Plus Jamie’s Disco 50p / 30p
Special attraction Dance on Monday 1st January 1973
Dancing to the Rico and the Country Sound 50p