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QF Focus Magazine


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Well, this month I would like to feature both Red Strokes and Cherry K, who apart from being well established solo entertainers in their own right, also come together and create a double act for special performances. Terry Morgan hails from mid Wales, and prior to moving to Spain in 2008, was a very successful entertainer in the U.K. On arrival here in the South Costa Blanca, Terry identified a gap in the market for a Country Rock performer - and Red Strokes was created!


Born in the hills of Wales to a musical family, he started piano lessons at 10 years of age and soon afterwards taught himself guitar to accompany his singing. He has been involved in music ever since. The name Red Strokes comes from a Garth Brookes song called “The Red Strokes”, and Terry is already known for his tribute to this icon of American Country Music. Red Strokes has a vast repertoire of country music, singing hit songs from Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, The Mavericks and The Eagles, to name a few. In addition, a repertoire of hits from the genres of Rock, Pop, Rock N Roll, 1960s and 1970s, covering songs from The Beatles, Dire Straits, Chris Rea, Electric Light Orchestra, Queen, Status Quo, T Rex, Robert Palmer and Bryan Adams. That is without mentioning iconic artistes such as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Billy Fury - and many more. Cherry K. began singing 8 years ago, as a 13 year old in her native Wales. She was joined by her friend Bethan Williams, and they soon became established as “The Country Kittens”. Cherry’s mum is Angie Evans, well known line dancing teacher and events organiser here in the local area. The Country Kittens appeared at the first 3 Costa Fiesta Festivals here on the Costa Blanca and Cherry sang there last year as a solo act - and is already booked for this year’s event. This charming duo have recorded albums, produced by none other than Dave Sheriff, one of Britain’s most foremost Country singer / songwriters and award winner at Wembley Country Music Festival. Now that Bethan is busy studying at University, Cherry has established herself as a self contained solo artiste and brings her fabulous voice and charisma to the fore. Not only can Cherry sing Country Music, but she can deliver contemporary music from Abba to Adele. This is a young lady who likes to sing with a “kick”! Red Strokes and Cherry K have worked together for 5 years and the formation of “The Red Cherries” was a natural progression from two outstanding solo acts. The Red Cherries Tribute Show is ideal for all genres and styles of music and together they cover songs from across the musical spectrum including: Cher, Dusty Springfield, Freddie Mercury, Barry White, Tina Turner, Doris Day, Lionel Ritchie, Kenny Rodgers, Suzi Quatro, Diana Ross and tribute songs from the films Grease, Dirty Dancing, The Blues Brothers etc. Watch the local press for details of future performances.


Bye for now, D.P.


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