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Hi there, here's a brief peak at what's in the "new look" Country Goss'..... plus a little extra!

It has been 12 months to the day since the four page "sampler" of Country Goss' was launched with the small headline "Bootscooters meet Garth Brooks". Several instructors advertised their dance classes and socials, the Strand Hatter was selling Akubra's, C-Bon Screen Printers were offering professional print designs and the Harold Park Hotel was spruiking its Bistro and Bootscootin'. Where would it go from there?

Well, seven issues later, Country Goss' has settled into a comfortable, compact 44 pages. Featuring line dance news, country music news, guest writers, album reviewers, giveaways, travel opportunities, clothing apparel, interstate workshops, readers' letters and a huge listing of dance classes around Australia. There's also a series of new cover logo's "Dance Till Ya Drop!!" designed exclusively by Bobby Holden of C-Bon Printing.

And it won't be long before Country Goss' builds into its massive 64-page tabloid!

Last issue the Editor spoke of the concern regarding the rapid expansion of line dancing and teachers barely any more knowledgeable than their students. Explaining that this was not meant as a criticism but merely a reminder of the importance of understanding all the legal obligations as a teacher and importantly, having the correct licences when using original or recorded music in class, at socials or in public.

It is therefore fitting, that this issue takes a very informative look at Copyright. Australian copyright law gives the writers of musical works and sound recordings certain rights over the use of their product, meaning you need to gain permission from APRA & PPCA for its use. They explain which licences you need and who to contact. In the next issue (Nov/Dec 1995) the Editor takes a look at the licences required for "copying" music, in particular the copyright laws with the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Society (AMCOS), and the area of CD or album reproduction for use in daily dance situations. A must read.

There's a swag of dance events across Australia as this year rounds out. The Sandgroper Stomp takes place at the Alexander Hotel in Dianella, Perth on the 20th, 21st & 22nd October 1995. The event, hosted by Cindy Truelove, features American guests Charlotte Skeeters, Neil Hale & Hillbilly Rick. Registration details in Country Goss'.

Also:

23rd & 24th September 1995: The Dungog Line Dancing Championships, Dungog,

30th September 1995: The Illawarra Country Line Dancers Association Dance Night and Workshop at the Corrimal Leagues Club, Wollongong,

7th October 1995: Country Music and Dance Night with Shanley Del, Keith Glass and Wayne Law at the Five Dock RSL with all proceeds to radio station 2RRR,

21st October 1995: The Seaside Championships with Yvonne Hammond's Peninsula Bootscooters at the Pittwater RSL Sydney,

21st October 1995: The Shoalhaven Inaugural Line Dancing Championships at the Australian Naval & Aviation Museum, South Coast NSW.

Gordon Elliott invites current and prospective choreographers to the Sony Music Choreography Competition at the Woolaway Woolshed in Picton, NSW on the 18th & 19th November 1995. Enter for your chance to win a transport and accommodation package to the 1996 Tamworth Festival, a handsome CD pack and the opportunity to have your winning dance put on a Sony CD. Further details for all of these events in Country Goss'.

There will be a line dancing record attempt at this year's Hawkesbury Wine, Food & Music Affair on the 14th October 1995 at Heritage Park on the banks of the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond in NSW. Activities start at 10.00am with wine, food and country music by Jane Saunders and the Vinegar Hill Woolshed Band. The record attempt will happen at 2.00pm. Register your group by phoning 045 604 444.

The Bay Liners are inviting all dancers to Batemans Bay NSW on the 5th November 1995 for an attempt to break Australia's Longest Line record. The event will be held in conjunction with the Neptune's Festival in Batemans Bay, NSW. Further details Tom Tester on (044) 781-055.

Gentry Traveland have organised a 10 night South Pacific Line Dance Cruise departing Sydney 25th November 1995 aboard the P&O Fairstar. The cruise takes in 4 ports including Vanuatu, Lifou, Isle of Pines and Noumea. Includes all meals and entertainment, use of all on-board activities, western theme nights, daily line dance classes and a gala farewell concert event. Your hosts include Noel Brady, Gordon Elliott, Gary & Julie Talbot and Michael-Vera Lobos. From just $800.00. Full details in Country Goss'.

Grab your tickets for the Boots 'n All stage spectacular on the 17th December 1995 at the Rooty Hill RSL in NSW. Produced by Joe McManamon and the Spirit of Tamworth, the event is a 3-hour extravaganza of music and dancing with all proceeds to the Make a Wish Foundation. The cast of 89 dancers have been drawn from all corners of NSW, the youngest of which will be 5-year-old Maddison Glover of Wollongong. World line dance champion Simon Ward will lead the troupe. Bookings through 02 9625 5500.

Country Goss' brings you the results of the Ourimbah Line Dancing Championships held in July 1995 at the Ourimbah RSL NSW. Up to 500 people squeezed into the relatively small auditorium to see some spectacular dancing, with Tiffany Hill and Simon Ward taking out the overall Highest Point Score.

The Ballina Country Bootscooters raised over $3,000 in July this year in aid of the local Alzheimers Disease Respite Care Group. The social night was held at the Ballina RSL Club which kindly donated the club auditorium for free.  Judy Johnstone's band Country Trax performed free also.

Over 400 dancers attended the event from as far away as The Gold Coast, Woodenbong and Tabulam. So, who are the faces behind this generous line dance club? There is chief organiser Joan Wells, teacher Marj Holley, Sandra Perry, Carol Ransom, Yvonne Bennett along with Judy Barnes, Shirley Schmidt, Jeanette Henry and their "unofficial" manager (Yvonne's husband) Bruce. Well done Ballina Bootscooters!

If you were on the Gold Coast QLD in July 1995 you may have been at the Black and White Ball at Broadbeach Cultural Centre behind the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. A fabulous night out which featured many prominent Queensland Instructors including Terry Hogan, Bill and Marie Larson. Looking good!

rooArt have just released a special 3 track EP lifted from Shanley Del's new album "what's a heartache for?" featuring the tracks How Long, I Don't Wanna Talk About Love and Rear View Mirror. The exciting aspect to this release is rooArt's inclusion of 3 easy dance routines. "Walkaway" choreographed by Julie Talbot, "I Don't Wanna Talk About Love" choreographed by Cindy Truelove and "Further Down" choreographed by Gordon Elliott.

Line Dance History Australia has included the music for each dance (below) plus the Step Sheets courtesy of Div's Line Dancing Directory. We've also included a video of the dance Walkaway taken at an old Workshop in Burnie, Tasmania. Unfortunately, there are no videos available for Texaco Love or Further Down.

How Long by Shanley Del

This clip includes 2 songs by Shanley Del:

 I Don't Wanna Talk About Love & Rear View Mirror 

Walkaway Demonstration

Drovers Line Dancing Club, Queensland are returning to New Zealand to defend the 2 Gold Medals they won at this year's NZ Masters and would like your support. As the venture is very expensive, the Club has launched a quest to raise funds. Contact Vivienne Stanbury on 07 3818 3691 or find further details in this issue of Country Goss'.

Steve Reid from Yesterday & Today Records gives us his lowdown (and it is very low) on Earth and Sea by James Blundell whilst the Editor takes a look at Shania Twain's The Woman In Me and Sony Music's new Country Dance Super Hits. Both of which are up as Giveaways.

The Phantom is back with more cryptic treats and wallowing in the knowledge that the Industry is twisting itself in knots speculating on who The Ghost Who Squawks actually is! Many feel they know the Phantom's identity, however the Phantom snickers that it is definately not Ken Date nor Steve Reid or Kelly Cooper-Durant or Barbara Morrison or Marea Fraser or Darcy Le-Year or even Craig Giles! Will we ever Know?

Anyway, the Phantom's tour rumour of a Dwight Yoakam concert down-under was spot on. The Gone Tour now has dates planned across most states of Australia for February 1996. Could this be the driver behind that other rumour about Sydney's 2SM and its possible move to country music? Stay tuned!

Phantom also speculates that American 24-hour cable country music video channel CMT may have been signed up for transmission in Australia. Direct from the USA but with no local aussie content! Sure to create a TIZZ in Tammy if at all true!

"What’s Been Happening" brings you the details of where Tamworth's 1995 Longest Line record was recently broken and the ever-popular Bushwire gets swamped as Steve Reid bats away more criticism of his Tamworth comments from the 1995 May/June issue.

Country Goss' subscribers have the chance to win a copy of "Let's Bootscoot" by Cindy Truelove. Cindy will take you through dances such as Cowboy Boogie, Tush Push, The Freeze, Achy Breaky, Cowboy Hustle and others. Entry details in the mag.

And just when you thought there couldn't be much else happening this year. As a follow up to their Billboard #11 country chartbuster "Baby Likes to Rock It (in a Boogie Woogie Choo Choo Train)", The Tractors are set to release their "Have Yourself a Tractors Christmas" CD which contains the rewritten "Santa Claus Is Comin' (in a Boogie Woogie Choo Choo Train)". We've included both tracks for your enjoyment.

The accompanying and simple 24 beat choreography "Bartender Stomp" has been an absolute smash in Australia so we've included a copy of the dance sheet courtesy of Div's Line Dancing Directory also.

Baby Likes To Rock It - The Tractors

Now, Golden Oldie Time. It may be 2025 now, but do you remember what song you were singing and dancing to 30 years ago in September/October 1995? It could have been Billboard's #1 Hot Country Song at the time "I Like It I Love It" by Tim McGraw and the dance I Like It choreographed by Gordon Elliott (AUS) or it may have been that sultry sleeper "Black Dresses" by Steve Kolander and the dance Black Dresses choreographed by Michael Barr (USA). We like both!

I Like It I Love It - Tim McGraw

Black Dresses - Steve Kolander

We've included Michael's instruction video of Black Dresses (below) along with both Step Sheets courtesy of Div's Line Dancing Directory.

Black Dresses by Michael Barr

Lots of adverts for clothing, competitions, festivals, holidays and dance classes, whilst Sunset Music is now offering Country Goss' readers a mail order service for all the latest line dance music, with great discounts and the chance at winning Sony Country Music Samplers. With 13 pages of Dancing Around Australia, 6 huge pages of reader's letters, we hope you enjoy the new look issue.

Bye.