Wolvestock is one of
those festivals people
always rave about
and this year was no
exception. Steve Rutter
and Claire Butterworth
were there and sent us
their exclusive report.
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Wow….what a weekend!. We arrived at dances taught by Rob Fowler while TC and
the venue for this wonderful festival – The Debbie Read were on hand to DJ and keep
East Park, Hickman Avenue - on Friday the dancers happy between acts.
as we decided to go camping for the full
three nights. We were a little apprehensive Other very good bands performing on
having not camped before but looking Saturday included Broadcaster, Tim McKay
forward to it immensely. and Pure Country. Other instructors such
as Gaye Teather were on hand too and they
The weather was glorious and as the sun was proved to be extremely popular. And for a bit
shining down on us all, it was baking hot, of light relief, everyone loved the excellent
perfect for the outdoor life! We pitched our performance by the Line Dancing Dogs
tent along with half a dozen of other people, display team.
and once done, we were ready for our
great weekend. The Wolverhampton Stage was a home to
bands playing Country Music. Many of the
On Saturday, the festival began with a acts including Christine DeLoux, Lisa Mills
welcome from Jim Duncan on the main and Colin James did a splendid job there.
arena stage which was the place to see
lots of wonderful bands: The Swing With the weather remaining clement, we
Commanders, Diesel Cowboys, Diablo’s really looked forward to a lot more dancing
Band, Alive & Pickin’, Cajun Moon, on the Sunday.
Midnight Pilgrims, Rebel Creek, Root’n
Toot’n, Dave Sheriff and The Wanderers Once again, we were spoiled with the
were amongst the great gigs we saw and variety of acts we could watch and dance to
heard that day. It was also the place to learn all through the day. Henry Smiths Country
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