1971
Jan 1/2 New Year dances
RIVER BOYS
Irish Showband
Versatile
Entertaining
Renowned
Jan 8/9 PETER BOY AND THE
TREND
Return to Strathpeffer to
Entertain for you
Now one of Ireland’s top bands
Dances Friday and Saturday 8th and 9th January
Next week The return of the River Boys who played to over 1000 on New Year’s Night
Jan 15/16 RIVER BOYS
Irish Showband
Versatile
Entertaining
Renowned
Jan 22 JIMINY
CRIKITT
Record ‘Love is a See Saw’
It was produced by Barry Mason
Knock-out from Liverpool
In the Pavilion
Tremendous attraction
Tonight (Friday) and Saturday
Supported by Justice Peal
Jan 23 Jiminy Crikitt
Next week the Drovers
Jan 29 DROVERS
Return to the Pavilion
On Friday and Saturday 29th and 30th January
Variety of programme
Entertaining you – also Country Western style
Renowned box office attraction
Sponsored by Lochussie Football Club
Support by Justice Peal
Jan 30 The Drovers
Next week Forever
Feb 5/6 FOREVER
On Friday and Saturday 5th and 6th February
Renowned for records
Entertainers
Visit Strathpeffer for the first time
English chart aspirants
Riotous fun
Supported by Justice Peal
Next week Paragon 7
Feb 12/13 PARAGON 7
Acoustic Irish Showband
Return to Strathpeffer
Assure you of a
Great performance
On Friday and Saturday 12th and 13th February
NOGARAP
Next week Paragon 7 Admission 9/6 and 6/-
Please note from next week Friday 50p Saturday 30p
Feb 19/20 PARAGON 7
Acoustic Irish Showband
Re-appearing this week
Assure you of a
Great performance
On Friday and Saturday 12th and 13th February
NOGARAP
Next week The Drovers
Feb 26/27 DROVERS
Return with their musical herd
On stage Friday and Saturday 26th and 27th February
Varied dancing programme
Exotic entertainers
Renowned for Country Western
Sponsored by Dingwall Fire Service Special Fund
March 5/6 CAVALIERS
Astounding artistes
Varied dancing programme
Appearing for the first time
Leading Showband
In the Pavilion on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th march
Extensive repertoire
Real live entertainment
Sponsored by Strathpeffer Curling Club
Wed 10 Mar Seaboard Memorial Hall, Balintore
The Cavaliers play Scottish Irish, Western – you name it they play it 40p
Mar 12/13 FREEDOM
Ireland’s top showband
General dancing programme
Heard world wide
Terrific entertainers
Entertaining Friday 12th and Saturday 13th
Recording artistes
Sponsored by Strathpeffer Bowling Club
Next week the Drovers
Mar 19/20 DROVERS
Return with their herd
On Friday 19th and Saturday 20th March
Versatile
Entertaining Country Western style
Renowned general dancing repertoire
Sponsored by Ross County Cricket Club
With support group
Next week The Emeralds
Mar 26/27 EMERALDS
More exciting
Entertainment with
Repertoire for all ages
At the Pavilion on 26th and 27th March
Leading Showband
Dancing 9.30 – 1.30
Sponsored by Strathpeffer British Legion
Next week the famous Peter Boy and the Trend
April 16 Ballerina Nairn Chicken Shack
Apr 2/3 Peter Boy and the
TREND
Remember their last outstanding visit
Experts in their profession
Not a showband to miss
Dancing Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rg April
Supported by Coloured Rain Mobile Disco with the Craig Lobban Show
Apr 9/10 NEWLINE
Entertainers
With world wide fame
Live it up
In the Pavilion Friday 9th and Saturday 10th
Not dances to miss
Entertainment for all ages
Next week Drovers
Apr 16/17 DROVERS
Return with their musical herd
On Friday and Saturday 16th and 17th April
Victorious rhythmic entertainment
Ensures you of a box office attraction
Renowned repertoire for all ages
Sponsored by Strathpeffer highland Gathering Association
Supported by additional group
Next week River Boys (Irish Showband)
Apr 23/24 RIVER BOYS
Ireland’s renowned Showband
Visiting the Pavilion Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April
Entertainers for young and old
Returning by great demand
Next week The Cavaliers
Apr 30/May 1 CAVALIERS
At Strathpeffer
Very special attraction
Absolutely stupendous
Leading in their profession
In the Pavilion Friday and Saturday
Extensive repertoire
Really outstanding
Sponsored by Caberfeidh Shinty Club
May 7/8 FREEDOM
Irish showband
Great performers
Harmony specialists
The showband that has toured the world
Entertaining Friday 7th and Saturday 8th
Returning by great demand
Sponsored by Highland Lass Darts Club
Next week Drovers
May 14/15 DROVERS
Return with their musical herd
On Friday and Saturday 14th and 15th May
Victorious box office attraction
Entertaining Country Western style
Renowned for Pop and Modern
Sponsored by Ross County Football Club
Supported by Justice Peal
Next week Playboys
May 14/15 Folk night Brunstane Lodge
With Edinburgh Broadcasting Stars Mike and Sandy
May 21/22 PLAYBOYS
Leading Irish showband
At the Pavilion Strathpeffer
You will really enjoy the atmosphere
Be early for the box-office attraction
On Friday 21st and Saturday 22 May
You are assured of a great dance being
Sponsored by Lochussie Football Club
Next week Denver
May 28/29 DENVER
Entertaining Friday 28th and Saturday 29th
Now one of Ireland’s top bands
Victorious in the profession
Entertainers for young and old
Rollicking entertainment assured
May 29 British legion Scotland Strathpeffer Branch – Jubilee Year
Sale of work
In the Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer
On Saturday 29th May 1971
To be opened at 2 p.m. by Mrs Hester Macleod wife of Branch President
Lt Col O.E.B.Macleod, Jamestown
Donations of all descriptions will be gratefully received and should be
handed in to the Pavilion from 9 a.m. onwards on the day of sale
Jun 4/5 EMERALDS
Meet the “Opportunity Knocks” Winners for
Excellent records seven times running
Real live entertainment
At Strathpeffer Friday 4th and Saturday 5th
Leading Showband
Dancing Friday 9.30 – 1.30 Saturday 8.30 – 11.30
Sponsored by ………..
Jun 5 1971 Dingwall Fire Brigade Club Dingwall Town Hall
Love Affair 8.30 – 11.30 55p
June 7 Royal Hotel Tain Monday 7th at 8.30
John Worth presents ‘Come to the Ceilidh’
Grant Frazer with John Johnston’s Band
The Firth Dancers
Johnny Bogan
Ullapool Friday 11th June Dornoch Monday 14th June
Ardgay Friday 18th June Tain Monday 21st June
Ullapool Thursday 24th June Dornie Friday 25th June
Jun 5 First pipe band performance of the season
Dingwall British Legion Pipe Band
At 8.30 Salute taken by Lt Cdr J McLintock
Jun 12 Dingwall Fire Brigade Club Dingwall Town Hall
Fairweather “Natural Sinner” from Andy Fairweather-Lowe
8.30 – 11.30 55p
Jun 12 Strathpeffer Entertainments Committee
Calumdon Girls Pipe Band, Inverness will play at the Square, Strathpeffer
On Saturday 12 June 1971 at 8.30
Salute will be taken by the Marquesa de Torrehermosa
Jun 11/12 DROVERS
Return with their musical herd
On Friday and Saturday 11th and 12th June
Visiting the Nite Spot of the North
Entertainment for young and old
Renowned for Country Western
Sponsored by Strathpeffer Bowling Club
Next week The Sundowners
Jun 12 Dingwall Fire Brigade Town Hall
Beggars Opera and Windy Miller 50p
Jun 15 Seaboard Hall Committee
The Freedom Fighters Showband 40p
Jun 18/19 SUNDOWNERS
Have excellent entertainment
On Friday 18th and Saturday 19th June
With a variety of tunes for all
Because of their musical repertoire
And musicianship
Never a band to be forgotten
Dances not to be missed
Next week Friday Buckboard Showband
Saturday Blind Alley
June 29 The Spa Pavilion would like to announce the Tuesday Show will commence on Tuesday first
29th June 1971
June 25/26 Buckboard Showband
No mention of Blind Alley for the Saturday show
July 2/3 Cavalier Showband
Next week Drovers
July 9/10 Drovers
Next week Dynamos
The Dynamos Left to Right:
Billy Gray (Bass), Frank Sutherland (Bass, Accordion & Vocals), Ann Sutherland (Vocals),
Robert Cameron (Drums & Manager), Geordie Jack (Guitar, Sax, Drums & Vocals),
Davey Duff (Lead Guitar, Mandolin & Vocals) and Benny Macdonald (Keyboards).
July 16/17 Dynamos
Next week. At the time of going to press it is hoped that it will be one of
The best Country-Western and Pop bands in the business, namely the Longhorns
July 23/24 The Longhorns (large banner advert across the bottom of the page)
Next week Nula and the Country Stars Showband
July 30/31 Nula and the Country Stars Showband (large banner and picture of Nula and the band)
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Renowned Highland Cabaret
Tuesday The ever-popular Tuesday Show
Aug 6/7 The Marshal’s Showband with an 8 piece line up and music to suit all tastes (Picture of band)
Aug 13/14 The Marshals with an 8 piece line up and music to suit all tastes (Picture of band)
Aug 20/21 The Marshals
Next week Drovers
Sept 9 Ballerina Nairn Thurs 9 September
Fleetwood Mac 9.00 – 1.00 90p
Aug 27/28 Drovers
Sept 3/4 PLAYBOYS
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SHOWBAND
Next week Memphis
Sept 11 Last performance of the pipe band in the Square
Sept 10/11 Memphis Showband
Next week the Chad
Highland Lass Estate, Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer would like to announce
That the last shows for this season will be the Tuesday Show Tues 21 Sept
And the Highland Cabaret Monday and Wednesday 20th and 22nd September
Sept 17/18 The Chad
Sept 27 Look who’s coming. The Johnny Bogan Show in the Pavilion, Strathpeffer
On Monday 27th September at 8.30
Featuring Johnny Bogan (comedian) Margaret Macdonald (soprano)
The Marlettes (C+W) Pipe Major Seorais Innes Sanders Mackenzie’s
Band (with vocalist Bill Clements) Highland Dancers
Admission Adults 40p Children 20p
Sept 24/25 The Chad
Oct 1/2 The Sensational Bubbles
who have frequently played on Radio One Club
Next week Girl in a Crowd
Oct 8/9 Girl in a Crowd
Top 20 – C and W – Irish – Scottish
Come along and enjoy dancing to a band that is due to play in Miami in the near future
Oct 15/16 Colour Blind
One of the best harmony bands in the profession
Next week Dynamos
Oct 22/23 Dynamos
Excellent all-round entertainers
Record Box-Office Attraction
Next week Tommy Trousdale and the Sundowners
Oct 29/30 Tommy Trousdale and the Sundowners
Special attraction Saturday night. Come along and enjoy the fun. A month’s free pass for a Saturday night will be given to the winning best-dressed guiser. Streamers, dooking for apples etc.
Nov 5/6 The Marshalls Irish Showband
Next week Brotherhood Showband
Nov 12/13 The Brotherhood
One of the most outstanding comprehensive showbands from Ireland
Nov 19/20 Memphis Showband
Nov 26/27 The Flame
Dec 3 Witchita
Dec 4 Dynamos
Dec 10 2 star attraction A night to remember
Trinidad Steel Band
The Cinnamon Band
Dec 11 The Cinnamon Band
Dec 17/18 The Drovers
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Carnival dance
Bubbles supported by additional group
Miss Highlands and Islands 1972. The second heat of the above competition will be held and three girls selected for the East Ross final at Dingwall
Dec 25 Christmas Night Dance
Bubbles 50p
Patrons please note that there will be no dancing on Friday 31 December
And Saturday 1st January.
Special New Year’s Dance will be held on Monday 3rd January 1972. Dancing to one of Ireland’s top Showbands The Friends along with two girl vocalists.