May 8, 2008

12:28pm Thursday 8th May 2008

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Raymond Froggatt: Birmingham Rain (RBM2008)

HE has toured with Rod Stewart, ELO, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tammy Wynette, Glen Campbell, Billie Jo Spears, Don Williams and Johnny Cash. Over the years he has been voted Top Male Singer by the British Country Music Association.

I first heard Raymond Froggatt when I received an album entitled Southern Fried Frog which was recorded in Nashville under the watchful eye of top producer Larry Butler. To me it was a breath of fresh air and I can remember recording it onto cassette tape and playing it constantly in the car.

It is good to know that Froggie is still packing the crowds in wherever he plays and is still recording and writing great songs. In total, he's made around 40 records and written over 3,000 songs and some of these songs can be heard when he visits the region, on May 25, as part of his Birmingham Rain Tour. His new album features Froggie in fine style with another 12 self-composed offerings.

Raymond Froggatt Experience, Sunday, May 25, Glaxo Sports and Social Club, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle. Tickets: 01833-637533. His new album will be on sale that night but it can also be obtained by logging on to www.raymond-froggatt.com