BOSTON singer Amy Rome will mark her welcome return to the Fylde Coast with a live broadcast on Radio Wave from the new Boston Stake Out Restaurant on Queen's Promenade on November 29.

Later on that night, Amy will perform at the Norbreck Castle Hotel in aid of the MRI scanner appeal.

Versatility is no problem for Amy, who sings in the style of Barbra Streisand, but turns her hand to dance records, rhythm and blues and soul music with ease.

Speaking exclusively to the Citizen from Boston, Amy said: "We're really looking forward to returning to Britain and the Fylde Coast.

"It's a beautiful country and the people are lovely too. And the people of the North West are best!

"We've visited every year since 1993 and came twice for the anniversary celebrations of VE Day in 1995."

It was on that day that she performed one of her most memorable concerts with Fylde favourite Andy Prior, whose big band orchestra will be playing at the Norbreck Castle Hotel on December 19 and 20 in the Hollywood Ball.

Amy is keen to visit old friends in the area during her hectic tour, which includes visits to Ireland, radio appearances and live concerts:

"It will be nice to see old friends again at Lytham Conservative Club on November 15."

John Peacock, the man who first introduced Amy to Britain, said: "If you haven't seen or heard this former female vocalist of the year from Boston present her unique New York-style act, you will be in for a big surprise."

Amy continued: "We'll be really busy during the tour. We have the live performance on Radio Wave, a spot on Radio Lancashire and time on Red Rose Radio.

"We even go over to Dublin on the 20th for a short spell and we'll be launching my CD, Time Will Tell, while we're over here."

Tickets for Amy's show at the Norbreck Castle Hotel are £5 and available from 352341 ext 8613.

Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.