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New CD Up-Date

2008-11-07T17:42:00.003Z

Well it's done, and finished 3 weeks before I expected it to be
I am over the moon with the final result and I am sure you will be
And they will still be a fiver dispite the Cadbury's credit Crunch, Whatever that is :-)
There has been one change to the origional track list I written a song only 2 weeks ago
and I just could not waite 12 months for you to hear it so I went back into the studio
I lifted a track this means that there is allready one track done for next years installment
and then I included the new track, that is about a guy chatting up a girl in a disco it is sung to the tune of "And then he kissed me" only the new up-dated version is called
"And then she kicked me" and it is very funny :-)
I will be announcing when it is out on sale within a week and I recon we should have a New CD launch,(What do you think Eh!!! ) watch this space

Playing with the big boys in November

2008-10-23T17:23:00.006+01:00

Sat 8th November 2 local clubs
1st The Home Guard Poplar St Failsworth (8-45pm)
2nd Gorton Mount Road Social Club (10-00pm)
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Some big shows coming up to tell you about
Wednesday 12th November
Cleavleys WMC a a big Charity night event
The Untimate Laughter show at The Palace Hotel Manchester
on Sat 22nd November 2008 Staring
Frank Carson (The Master and the very best)
Mick Miller (One of the very best)
Johnny Casson (Brilliant comedian from TV)
Josh Daniels (Hilarious comic)
Sean Styles (Liverpool comedian)
Paddy Green (Zany Irish comic)
and little old me :-)
Tickets are £ 70-00 per head this includes a 5 course meal
Call the box office on 01706 650515
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Sunday 23rd November
Preston Guild Hall
Tom Finney Gala dinner
Staring Frank Carson, Tony Jo, and me
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Friday 29th November
Denton Labour Club
Charity evening Staring me and the brilliant January
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Sat 29th November
All hands on deck,Starring: Captain Joe Longthorne, First officer Tony Jo, Ships Cat Johnnie Casson and Chief Wren Pat Mancini & Dominic Dry,Singers, comedians, musicians and impressionists from the resort's hotspots will go overboard in a bid to raise thousands for charity in a Grand bash. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190
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Sunday 30th November
Mechanics Theatre Burnley
Sunday, November 30 7.30pm
An Evening of Comedy with
THE REAL COMEDIANS
Featuring six of the UK's best loved comedians
Frank Carson
Mick Miller
Johnny Casson
Tony Jo
Maurice Grumbleweed
Dominic Dry
Sit back and prepare for laughter
as Frank Carson and Mick Miller
head an evening guaranteed to keep
the laughter levels revved up to the max.
Resistance is futile.
May contain language or themes
that could offendReserved seating
Tickets: £16.50 discounts £15
BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW
Telephone: 01282 664400
Ticket Office open Monday to Friday: 12 noon - 5pm
(8pm on performance days), Saturday: 10am - 12.45pm,
Sundays: Closed
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 1BH
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I TOLD YOU i WAS PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS
WOW WHAT A MONTH :-)

No 5 CD is now recorded

2008-10-15T18:50:00.005+01:00

Ello everyone hope you are all well
Your stocking fillers for this Cristmas
My new CD called
"Grandads don't do nappies"
is now recorded and I have to tell you all I am dead excted
here is the track list
1.Grandads don't do nappies
It's just not my job is it
2.She sold the kids on E-Bay
And she didnt even geta good price for them
3.Having a wee
Its an age thing
4.My 1st ford Cortina
I loved that car
5 Why are people scared of death
The question answered
6.Thaxin Shinowatra
The story of a bit of Citys history
7. The ring of fire
A very bad curry
8.Your sitting in our places
Clubland don't dare do it
9.Giro Giro it's off to Spain we go
Its that dredded family that we have all been on holiday with
10. Im in New York
The 2nd best city in the world
I am currently looking for some venues to have a few launches
and a few drinks please keep an eye on this blog and I will let you all know
where they will be as soon as I find somewhere
Take care you lot
See ya
Dominic :-)

The Acton Court Hotel gig his week

2008-08-17T13:32:00.002+01:00

Just to let you all know
Tickets are selling really well for this event
but you can still pay £6-00 on the door on the night
of Friday 22nd August 2008
for "A night out with Dom Collins"
A very special new CD announcment will be made on this night
also appoligies but the singer called "January" has had to pull out
but we have managed to get someone else in so no problem
see you there guys

It's gonna be a hot summer next year

2008-07-24T08:48:00.004+01:00

I signed my 1st ever contract yesterday
23rd July 2008 for
HRH Entertainments in Blackpool
"Dominic Dry" (That's me ) will be playing
IN AND AROUND THE BACKPOOL
AREA DURING THE SUMMER OF 2009
Please check my website
before travelling to Blackpool."Ta" :-)

Dominic Dry

2008-07-06T12:24:00.007+01:00

<-----Our New House :-)

We had decided at a recent family meeting that
If I was to change my name to Dominic Dry
then the whole family should do the same by De-Poll
Both Pat my wife and Mike my son have no problem with this
However my daughter Canada has strongly objected to the idea
I wonder why??? :-)

Dominic Dry ( Who!!! )

2008-06-28T04:37:00.014+01:00

Here is proof that it is working
Over the past 3-4- years
As Dominic Collins I have played and really enjoyed
pubs / Clubs and local folk clubs in the North west area.
Dominic Dry has only been born 3 weeks
and look what has happened
Burnley Mecanics Theatre Burnley
Sunday 30th November 7.30pm
An Evening of Comedy with
THE REAL COMEDIANS
Featuring six of the UK's best loved comedians
Frank Carson
Mick Miller
Tony Jo
Carl Schofield
Maurice Grumbleweed
Dominic Dry
Sit back and prepare for laughter as
Frank Carson and Mick Miller head
an evening guaranteed to keep
the laughter levels revved up to the max.
Resistance is futile.
May contain language or themes that could offend
Reserved seating Tickets: 16.50 discounts 15-00
BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW
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Sat 29th November
All Aboard the SS Grand Theatre!All Hands on Deck
Directed by: Tony Jo
Starring: Captain Joe Longthorne,
First officer Tony Jo,
Ships Cat Johnnie Casson
and Chief Wren Pat Mancini
Also "Dominic Dry" (That's me)
Singers, comedians, musicians and impressionists from the resorts hotspots will go overboard in a bid to raise thousands for charity in a Grand bash.The show has previously starred some of the biggest names in showbiz including Cannon and Ball, and Jeremy Beadle.
Its the Royal Variety Show of the North--Tony Jo
In Aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust, North West Air Ambulance,
The Princess Alexandra Home for the Blind,
Blackpool Victoria Hospital and others.
Booking information
Tickets 18.00, 16.00, 14.00, 12.00
For tickets call our Box Office on 01253 290190
Group Booking: 01253 743232
Ticket Office open Monday to Friday: 12 noon - 5pm

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Imposter Allert

2008-06-23T19:29:00.004+01:00

IMPOSTER ALLERT
There is someone impersonating
Dom Collins in the Blackpool area,
This imposter looks and sounds remarkably
like Dom and has also had his legs cut off :-)
He goes under the title of
The Artist formally known as Dom Collins
and resides under the comedy name
Dominic Dry
If you spot him in any of the main theatres
in Blackpool or in any of the top hotels
Tell him the boys from Ancoats are on to him

Last nights Charity gig

2008-06-08T23:14:00.006+01:00

Can I just say a massive "Thank you"
on behalf of the charity Debra for helping us
to raise a fantastic amount of money last night
at the comedy night at Bigwigs,we set our sights on giving them
around 1,000 pounds we will be giving them, waite for it
2,300 pounds,from the feedback I recieved everyone enjoyed the night
I got bladdered last night after I had been on stage
and for me that makes a nice change to sit back
and have a few beers and enjoy the rest of the show
Many thanks to Steve Royal for a great set Lance Stewart Gary the DJ and
Barry Hampson promotions who put in all the work to get this off the ground
Well done guys after listening to the speech of the lady
who's son has this terrible condition it was a very humbiling experienc
Today Sun 6th June I hosted The Coppull Folk Festival just outside Wigan
and may I say what brilliant day and night we had
thank you to all the people from The Alison Arms for a very warm welcome
I am working harder than Shane McGowans dentist :-)
But I believe it will all be worth the effort,watch this space.

How quickly they grow

2008-05-15T22:44:00.001+01:00

Finlay (Age 5 months) and Dad

A charity comedy night

2008-05-12T18:48:00.005+01:00

Barry Hampson promotions

are putting on a comedy night on Sat June 7th 2008
at The Premier Suite Bigwigs Audenshaw staring comedian
Steve Royle from Phoenix Nights, & Max & Paddy, plus
Comedian & comedy singer songwriter
Dom Collins (Him from Ancoats)
also Singer Lance Stuart
Tickets are only £10-00 and available from Barry at
0161 307-4523 or 07711 648790
click here to read the full story about where this donation will be going
http://www.middletonguardian.co.uk/news/s/1048949_laugh_lines_to_make_life_brighter_for_scott..

A news update

2008-04-12T19:33:00.010+01:00

Ay Ya you lot hope you are all well
Last night in Clayton Con club
we raised around £600-00 for the local scouts hut,
That's not bad is it
everyone seemed to enjoy the night,well done guy's :-)
Best Entertainer

of the year awards 2008

Francis,Me and Nevil

at the presentation April 2008

It seemed a natural progression
for me to go from pubs to folk clubs
then on to working men's clubs This is something that
I really do enjoy playing and I just got voted
best comedy act in the Tamesdie area 2008
so it looks like my plan to take it to a wider audience
is starting to pay off
No doors are being closed in Dom's world but it looks like
loads more are being opened.
Watch this space :-)

Finlay 12 weeks on this Earth

2008-03-14T17:45:00.004Z

Loads of you have been asking about
"The Boy" so here is an update
Finlay Michael Collins age 12 weeks old today
Finlay posing & Finlay doing the Riverdance

Jack Judge

2008-01-17T19:43:00.016Z

1/4/2008 This cheque for £150-00 sent to The Army Benavelant Fund thank you the song is still selling to date

So who is listening to "Jacks song"
The list is pretty impressive
and if you have a copy
you are in some good company,
Read on

HRH The Queen

Princess Ann The Princess Royal.

Prince Charles & Camilla approve

David Cameron likes it

Prince Edward Likes it

He is now a fan :-)

Gordon Brown likes it
well he is Scottish
and it was free :-)

me and Alyson outside the cafe

Me and my painting on the window fame at lastThe Cafe Tipperary's cake with a life size model of me

Jacks Song

You might come accross me in the papers and on the telly over the next few weeks
Jacks song is about how the song It's a long way to Tipperary was first written and performed in Stalybridge yes I said Stalybrige Some very good friends of mine have bought the Tipperary Cafe in Stalybridge and have traced the history,it turns out that the caf'e is on the very same site as the old Grand Theatre,Where in 1912 singer Jack Judge had a bet for some beer money that he could write a song and perform it on the very same stage within 24 hours,as Jack was walking out the theatre he overheard someone getting directions and was told it's a long way Jack said To Tipperary because this is where his parents came from and used to say to him
as a child we will take you there but it's a long way,henced the song was born. Alyson who owns the caf'e gave me the whole story and commissioned me to write a song and Jacks song was born, On Jan 31 2007 this will be the 95th anniversary of the writing of the song and to celebrate I will be playing a live gig in the Caf'e at 2-00pm as well as singing the song live. A commerative single will also be available for £2-00 plus P & P You can order this single via my website by droppinjg me an E -Mail at info@domcollins.co.uk or call me on 07786 306576

50% of all this CD sales will go direct to The Army Benovelant Fund,(North west)

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Dear Dominic ,I was delighted to recieve your very well presented "Jacks song " CD when I made my weekly visit to Brinsworth House yesterday, I have read the story and played the song and what a great Idea for a fundraiser for the ABF.May I firstly take this opportunity to wish you ever success in your chosen profession and my gratefull thanks for the honor of receiving a special edition of Jacks song.

Sincere wishes

RAY Donne

Entertainment & Artists benevolent fund

A new Year,A new CD

2008-01-07T19:13:00.001Z

I know it's a little early in the year
to be talking about CD number 5
but I have started work on it,
once again I am very excited about this new naterial
I have around 14 songs in the folder as things stand
todate the 7th January 2008 and this will grow as the year
extends and new ideas come,then I pick the best 10-12
and hey presto "I got a CD" Whoops !!!! sorry I have used that one before :-)
I will keep you all posted on the new material and how things are going.
Take care
from a very contented Granddad
Dominic :-)

All the very best

2007-12-31T19:22:00.000Z

Just to wish you all a very
happy & Healthy New Year
All the very best
Dominic :-)

Happy Christmas

2007-12-24T08:22:00.000Z

Just a quick one to wish you all
A very happy and healthy Christmas
Thank you for your support with the new CD
Here are a few comments I have had
since the launch last week
"Its just getting better and better" (Peter from Northampton)
"The best one to-date"(Tony from Newton Heath)
"The sound of silence, A Dom Classic" (Ann in Oldham)
"We have spent loads on Christmas presents
and guess what will be appreciate the most, (Sara in Preston)
Well done Dom, your Christmas album is a cracker"(get it)
( Ann in Stretford)
Dom I Bought your latest CD as a stocking filler for hubby, and it is brilliant! I think it may have been his favourite present from me this year. Even I was giggling at the bits I could hear from the other room. I suspect we'll be wanting to buy more of your work! Thanks Dom, and a Happy 2008. Anji - X (Newcastle)

Wow what can I say guy's,other than enjoy it ,
There is loads more on the way

ITS A BOY

2007-12-15T18:08:00.000Z

Everyones Grandchild is Beautifull
but mine something else
I am gonna enjoy every second of being a granddad

EH IM A GRANDAD

WELCOME TO THIS WORLD

"FINLAY"

New Cd latest update

2007-12-06T19:14:00.000Z

It's finished
HOW GOOD IS THAT THEN
Massive thanks once again to Kevin & Jonathon
who has produced something very special.
I just got to learn it now for the launch next week
it's gonna be very special very special indeed
and ye Im excited :-)

Baldy Bobs

2007-12-02T01:05:00.000Z

I played a short set tonight
at a fundraising evening
at Baldy Bobs(Kehoes) in Failsworth
I just want to say to the crowd "Ta"
for listening to my set
and going off the responce and CD sales you also
enjoyed what you heard,
It really does mean a lot to me.
hope to see you all again soon
Thank You
Dominic :-)

weirdest ever gig

2007-11-30T19:27:00.001Z

Some gigs are Brilliant, some are strange

This was both

on Thursday 29th November 2007

I played a "Topping out" party for Urban Splash

this is a ritual in the building trade where the top floor of a building has been finished,you may have noticed that

the walls have not yet been put in,

A PA System was hoisted in via a craine to celebrate this the Topping out party of the new "Chips" Building in Ancoats,

Of course Chips were on the menue as well as a ship type launch by Chairman Tom Bloxham with a bottle of Tomato Ketchup (What else Eh!!) Tom also endorsed my song about his compaly Urban Splash,The wind was howling through on what tuned out to be a freezing November day,Speeches were made Chips were eaten and I played a few songs on what maybe someones living room in 12 months time,

You never know where this job will take you,I wonder where next

A Top gig for a Topping out party.

New CD News

2007-11-24T15:01:00.000Z

It's looking like this is going to be
the playlist for my 4th Comedy CD
With 2 official launches on
Sat December 15th at
The Golden Lion in Middlewich
9-00pm Admission FREE and
Sunday December 16th at
The Britons Protection M/C.
1-3 pm Admission £3-00
Here is the playlist (I think :-))
1. Babyson
(Getting married wont change me,Ye right)
2. A week on a beach in Ancoats
(Why go to Florida anymore)
3. I bought some High Karate
(A tribute to the 80s aftershave)
4. Our Wild Rover
(A gay Rottweiler)
5. Jacks song
(How the song Tipperary was born)
6. Dont call us Coffin Dodgers
(My over 70s fans)
7. Can she do a Sunday dinner
(A vital Question lads)
8.My cross eyed girl
(Who is she looking at)
9. The sound of Silence
(She's not talking to me again)
10. I got the retail therapy blues
(Hands up all the blokes who hate shopping)
11.Collyhurst Road (A bonus track)
(A local drinking song)

Ok guys its gonna be a busy few weeks now
all I ask is that if you are coming to any
of the 2 launches please get there early
People were turned away last year
at The Britons Protection
when the room reached over cappacity
and I don't want that to happen to you
cos you are far too nice :-)
Take care and see you all very soon
Ta Ra Then
:-)

Comedy night

2007-11-18T00:01:00.001Z

Eh!! I just want to say "Ta"
to everyone who turned up to support
the comedy night at Bigwigs tonight,
it turned out to be a "Top night"
Loads of dosh raised for M/C road School
well done to Barry
see you all again sometime Eh!!!!!
Ta Ra then
Dominic :-)

New CD on the way

2007-11-17T10:47:00.000Z

Yip it's happening that's 2 CDs this year
How much punishment can the British public take :-)
And as a little bonus track I have added a song
that I get asked to play everywhere I go
in the Manchester Area, Because I play
origional local songs people have suggested
that I should also sing local songs from the past,
and one reason for this is because they can't be bought
on CD format,well one such song has been at the front
of this campaign, The song is called
"Collyhurst Road"
and today I have recorded an acoustic version
so people can finally get it on CD
This song will be on my new CD out in time for Christmas.
I am going now, I got loads to do.
Ta Ra then :-)

The Whalley Bridge Folk Train

2007-10-28T08:54:00.000Z

Well we all met at Piccadilly station
and un-like the last time I played a folk trian
where there was loads of people who turned up
with Guitars,Mandolins Kaozz's ect,
but this time it didn't happen
it was all down to little old me to play from
11-30am through till 3-45pm
on the trian on the way out,
a full gig there and play on the trian on the way back,
no problem for an old pro like me :-)
we had a brilliant day everyone enjoyed the sing along food and beer
Ta to Andy & June for picking me up from home
that allowed me to have a beer or two or 7 :-)
many thanks to the guys who has travelled some distance to be there
great too see you all again
Job Done :-)