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Each 2 months and exactly 30 years ago to the day, we re-publish the original Country Goss' magazine and supplement it here with additional photos, videos and stories that may not have been readily available at the time. A veritable "time capsule" of line dancing! There's lots more to read in the original magazine, in the meantime, here is a brief look at what the Editor had to say back in November 1994, plus a little more!

Much to the Publishers surprise, the first sample issue of Country Goss' was exceptionally well received. The response from dancers, instructors, record companies and advertisers pushed the 2nd issue to eight A4 pages with letters, Festival news, advertising, class listings, CD giveaways, tour news and music reviews.

And with preparations well underway for the 1995 Australian Line Dance Championships in Tamworth, enquiries are coming thick and fast from dancers regarding accommodation. The Editor offers some alternate suggestions other than the more expensive hotel/motel listings.

Audrey Alison and her grandson Luis Riveros prepare for Tamworth.

Photo courtesy of WHO Magazine.

Lots of alternate options for accommodation in Tamworth next year. Try Jim Finucane's Home Hosting Service on 067 664 269. Also Tamworth Jaycees Home Hosting Service on 067 661 599 or 067 677 464.

Social dancing will be held during the month of January 1995 at the Oxley Bowling Club in Tamworth on the following dates:

20th January: 7pm - midnight

21st January: 7pm - midnight

22nd January: 11am - 4pm

25th January: 7pm - midnight

26th January: 7pm - midnight

27th January: 7pm - midnight

28th January: 7pm - midnight

Admission is only $2.00 pp or $5.00 for a family. Further information contact Pat on 067 620 017 or Kaye 067 665 704

If you were in the historic heart of Sydney at Farm Cove in November 1994 you may have bumped into this large group putting on a public demonstration. The dance is "Tahoe Kick".

Or maybe you were having a coffee at Pumpkins Cafe in the Kingaroy Shopping Centre and were entertained by Janneke's School of Linedancing with Jan Wyllie. Photo courtesy of the fabulous Facebook Page - Australian Linedance Memories.

Steve Reid from Yesterday and Today Records joins Country Goss' as a regular contributor with country music and CD reviews. You can read Steve's review of The Prickles new release Just Because in our album reviews and giveaways below.

There is considerable excitement around a catchy little techno country tune called Tighten Up Your Pants by Audio Murphy. The video clip of Tighten Up Your Pants (above) features singer and yodeler Melinda Schneider along with a techno throb of line dancers including Terry and Robert from ALD, Mark from Southern Cross, Gary from Sydney Bootscooters plus Simon and Michael from Illawarra Bootscooters. The track is bound to create controversy within the Australian country music industry. Hmmm....more on that in the next issue.

Wireless Mic Systems for Line Dance Instructors. High quality, sweat resistant, naturally sounding and locally made head worn mic. Belt strap transmitter pack (as used by aerobic instructors). Phone JP at JP's Hifivision 018 230 787.

Channel 10 News covers line dancing at the Harold Park Hotel in Glebe, NSW with a huge promo on the very popular Sunday afternoon Bootscooting sessions. Click on the video link above and check out the faces and footage from 30 years ago!

The Strand Hatters - FREE concho band, FREE hat customising, FREE after sales service, FRIENDLY assistance! Head straight for the Strand Hatters, Strand Arcade, 412 George St Sydney. Ph: 02 231 6884.

There is news on the upcoming Sydney Farm Hand Appeal, some terrific letters in the Bushwire and a shout out to the Wainuiomata (Wellington, NZ) Line Dancers who will be part of the 1995 LD Masters Championship in Wanganui, NZ.

A reader comments on the huge 1994 Rugby League Grand Final Line Dance Spectacular featuring Lee Kernaghan and we have managed to uncover some grand old footage of this fabulous event (above).

Plus, another footy dance demo the same year at a local game with dancers from the Imperial Hotel in Erskineville and Harold Park Hotel in Glebe (above). The early days of dancing!

Country Goss' welcomes The Phantom, a shadowy figure if there ever was one. Alone and miserable, constantly having to return to his vinyl drip since the unfortunate record pressing plant accident. The Phantom will be at his devious best, lurking and listening to the whispers and hushed tones of those within the country music industry that spurned him. Salivating at the thought of unleashing its rumours, half-truths, gossip and scandals. Has Country Goss' created a monster? Turn to Page 2 of the magazine to find out!

By being a member of Country Goss' you automatically go in the running to win a great CD giveaway. This month it is Tim McGraws latest CD Not A Moment Too Soon.

Pandarra Trading Company - Country Western World. Pandarra offer everything imaginable for the urban cowboy and cowgirl. Grab a taste of Texas at 96 Oxford St Darlinghurst, NSW or try their mail order service to anywhere in Australia. Ph: 02 361 5785 or Fax: 02 361 6812.

'What's On' class listings more than double, and with interest from interstate, a name change for this column is being considered. Next time around, we look at an even BIGGER January/February 1995 issue and it's fair to say that Jan/Feb did have quite a few people scratching their heads at the time! Why?

Each issue we will be presenting album reviews and giveaways. This time around we look at The Prickles Just Because.

Recorded in Sydney and produced by Colin Watson, the results for the self-confessed, shoe string budget are amazing. There are 3 factors that elevate The Prickles - (1) the distinctive vocals in the delectable Monica McMahon and Texan styled Steven Fasan, (2) an incredibly tight rhythm section and (3) a great lead/steel guitarist in David "Daddy Hank" Spicer. To read more on The Prickles Just Because and for your chance to win a copy of this quirky album, head on over to Page 3 in the magazine.

Now, Golden Oldie Time. It may be 2024 now, but do you remember what song you were singing and dancing to 30 years ago in November 1994? It could have been that HUGE blockbuster "Country Down to My Soul" by Lee Roy Parnell and the dance Hot Tamales.

Choreographed by Neil Hale of the USA, Hot Tamales was a 64-count intermediate dance with 8 count wild shoulder shimmies.

Courtesy of Div's Line Dancing Directory, we have provided the Step Sheet below.

Now, before we go.....

It wasn't that long ago that the world was taken by storm with line dancing, however just recently, the world was again taken by storm with Riverdance! This original seven-minute performance was the interval act at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest and was broadcast to an estimated 300 million viewers worldwide.

"a whole new genre was born"

As votes were being counted around Europe, Riverdance burst onto the stage and took the audience by complete surprise. From the haunting vocals of Anúna, the graceful elegance of Jean Butler, the explosive arrival of Michael Flatley and culminating in a long line of Irish dancers beating the stage in perfect heart-stopping harmony, a whole new genre of entertainment was born. Now 30 years on Riverdance and Line Dancing continue to excite dancers around the world.

We hope you have enjoyed this edition of Country Goss'. If you have any fun stories or old photos that you would like included in past or upcoming editions, then drop us a line at linedancehistoryaustralia@gmail.com or click here for the next issue!

Bye.