Boots will be scootin’ when the region’s newest country sensation hits the stage next weekend.
Five-piece band Chadley’s Silver Spurs will bring the hoedown party vibes with Gone Country at Bells Brewery on Saturday 18 October.
The night will feature the music of classic country artists old and new, including Johnny Cash, Zach Bryan, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Toby Keith and Garth Brooks.
With entertainer and dance instructor Edward Kays from Neon Cowboy Bootscooters leading line dancing through the night, the band’s frontman Ben Hynes said the gig was a chance for people to get together and have a lot of fun.
“Country’s got a bit of a momentum at the moment, it’s in the charts and the kids seem to be enjoying it,” he said.
“I’ve always like traditional country, more Americana, not so much the new country. But now that I’m getting into it I’m starting to enjoy it a lot.
“Generally (country songs) have really depressing topics – it’s generally about breakups, or worse, in some cases – but the music is really happy and upbeat, so it gets the crowd going.”
Hynes, who has spent the last 25 years playing in original and cover bands, said the band was a fun project .
“You put your blood, sweat and tears into the original stuff… then you go out and three mates turn up,” he laughed.
“With covers, everyone knows the songs and it’s a bit more appealing to the wider community.
“Everybody loves country music, everyone will move to it. So we’re looking to have a bit of a party – get your cowboy boots on, kick up the dust, do a bit of line dancing and just have a bit of a laugh, really.”
