There’s no doubt the songs of WW2 played a pivotal role in keeping the nations spirits alive during the blitz. While classics like: Land of Hope and Glory and The White Cliffs of Dover helped bond a strong sense of unity and togetherness against the common enemy, satirical songs by artists such as George Formby and Flanagan & Allan provided a moment of laughter even in the darkest times.  PRIVATE TOMMY leads the charge.. Don't panic, don't panic!!!

It’s often said that the heart of any community lies in its folk songs of the past. They are “the songs of the people, sung by the common people”. Songs that simply emerged over a long period of time, often with no-known writer or composer! Many contain historical accounts, such as tales of toil, hardship and woe but dinnit forget the flat-cap or the tab behind the lug! Or the: whippets, ferrets, black pudding and the lashings of mushy peas!!!  "Thrrrrrrrppp#!!"

There’s no business, like showbusiness..

Ever since Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers waltzed onto the silver screen in 1934, followed by Judy Garland in the musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz a couple of years later, the public’s love of Broadway-inspired musicals has been insatiable. Burrito Bill guides participants through the good, the bad and the ugly world of showbiz and spaghetti westerns but can you match the movie to the song? Hic!

Emerging from the post war gloom of the 1950’s the teddy boys (or “teds” as they were also known) were Britain’s first teen-subculture. Inspired by American rock n’ roll music and the clothes of Edwardian "Dandies", the teds style was razor sharp and their flamboyance and menacing antics frightened the life out of middle-England! 

Join Fred "the ted" for some Wop-bop-a-lula, a-wop--bam-boom! Oi, what you lookin’ at? 

All aboard Wally's Magical Mystery Tour!

From the hippy communes of Woodstock to the blood-soaked beaches of Brighton, the 60’s produced an array of musical styles including, beat groups, psychedelia and Motown. Not to mention the occasional mind-altering, hallucinogenic drug! Join Woodstock Wally's caravan of luuurvve!

Make Love - Not War. "YEAH BABY!"

Rumour has it, Elvis passed away in 1977. Rumour also has it that Elvis was a fanatical Sunderland AFC supporter and honorary Mackem!  And there’s a guy who works down the chip shop in Roker who’s an absolute dead ringer. Is he, or isn’t he? Only one thing’s for certain, the man, the music and the legend lives on, deep in the heart of Roker. "Wise men say, only fools rush in - 

"Oh Lord Have Mercy!"