A village in Dorset will be dancing to the tunes of rock and roll as a new club event has begun.  

Adrian Clements, 55 and Andrew Ross 64, from Cerne Abbas, share a mutual love of 1950s rockabilly – one of the earliest styles of rock and roll - and decided to start their own night event dedicated to this genre of music in the village.

After three years of pondering about starting their own rock and roll club, the pair finally pursued their dream earlier this year with an event at the Giant Inn last April.

The club welcomed more than 80 people, both locals and long-standing rock fans. 

Dorset Echo: Kathleen Lovatt, singer with the rockabilly band Got Rhythm, with event organisers Andrew Ross and Adrian Clements Kathleen Lovatt, singer with the rockabilly band Got Rhythm, with event organisers Andrew Ross and Adrian Clements (Image: Adrian Clements)

Adrian said: “Although we love the music, we had no idea if anyone would come. Our first night, last April, was a fantastic success, totally surpassing our expectations.

“It's a great mix of people: local villagers along with people who live and breathe the music and style of the 50s some travelling from as far afield as Swindon. We have created a very welcoming, friendly atmosphere.”

Dorset rockabilly band Got Rhythm performed on the club’s first night fronted by Kath and Kevin Lovatt alongside DJ Trevor “Rock Ape”. The event was also supported by Cerne Abbas Brewery which ran a sponsored bar for the club.

Now the two friends have decided to hold rock and roll club nights every two to three months.  

Their event will take place on Saturday, June 29 from 7.30pm to 11.30pm with DJs Rock Ape and The Big Bald Bopper performing.

The pair hope to encourage people of all ages to come along and immerse themselves in the 1950s rock and roll scene.

Dorset Echo: Rockabilly band Got RhythmRockabilly band Got Rhythm (Image: Adrian Clements)

Adrian added: “It's a club for both young and old. We had people say to us that they didn't know what to expect.

“When they heard the beat of the music and saw those on the current rock and roll scene, dressed in their finest 50s style clothes, they all agreed it was a great atmosphere and a hugely enjoyable night.

“We're living proof that the music will never die.”