THE DANCIN' GENERATION

THE DANCIN' GENERATION


TOWN HALL DUNDALK ,COUNTY LOUTH, IRELAND 
TIME .. 9.pm 
THURSDAY EVENING .OCTOBER 1957

The young set of the town gathers for a supper dance  which includes some guest artists.
The Louth football team has just won the All Ireland Sam McGuire cup for the first time in many years and they are still celebrating this historic event ..For many this is their very first dance.

The Band is a new and popular form of entertainment in Ireland, a  SHOWBAND .The one on this night is a seven piece group with a drummer, a piano player who doubles on accordian, a bass and a lead guitar player who is the main vocalist , a sax player who  doubles on clarinet, a trombone player and a trumpet player who is also the BAND ANNOUNCER / COMPERE. They perform little "Novelty" spots as well as a varied five hour musical programme.