Although the extremely popular RAF Gatow folk group "The
Yeomen" broke up seven months ago, two of its members look like putting
the station back on the folk singing map.
For, after hearing a test recording by Junior Technician
Ray Deer and Sgt Pete Grannon — both of 26 Signals Unit — the British
Forces Broadcasting Service has offered them a regular spot in the
weekly magazine programme "Here and There".
The duo's first performance was heard on last week's
show, and they featured again on Thursday, February 23rd. They will
record further material at the Cologne studio early next month, and the
producer, Mr. John Russell, plans to make them a regular feature.
Comments Mr. Russell: "We like to encourage service
talent, and we think this particular duo has great potential. We are
very impressed with their performance."
The Yeomen made a big impact during their six months'
formation. Apart from performances in the British and American sectors,
the group held weekly "Hootenanny" sessions at Gatow's "Airbridge Club"
which attracted capacity audiences.
