ON Friday, June 17, quite by accident, my wife and I had occasion to visit CrownGate and there we came upon a place called Huntingdon Hall.

We saw that it was a former chapel, but now used as a theatre. We both agreed it was similar to the church of St Anne and the Holy Trinity in Clinton Street, Brooklyn, New York.

As my wife and I were sipping our coffee in a caf close by the theatre, we became aware of the music that was being played.

It was not the fact that it was rock and roll that stopped us in our tracks - we're lifelong devotees - but the quality of the performances.

At the interval, we decided to finish our coffee and witness for ourselves the spectacle on stage. What we saw was remarkable. A tiny stage occupied by a five-piece band whose quality and professionalism was outstanding, and two delightful female dancers/cheerleaders.

We could not single out any one performer, as they were all unbelievably outstanding. To say that this was one of the best rock and roll performances that we had ever seen anywhere in the world - and we travel extensively from our home in New York - would not be an exaggeration.

Good luck Peter Gill and State 51 - not I understand a US band, although the name implies that it is. Come to New York please, you will be a sell out, and let us know when you are coming. Perhaps the Editor would be kind enough to pass on my address to Peter Gill or his agent. We will be returning home on Saturday, July 16.

JOHN L ARMSTRONG AND MARGARET VIOLET,

65 Front Street, Brooklyn,

New York, 11224 USA

So, Peter Gill, are you out there? This looks like an offer you can't refuse. In any event, could you contact our Newsdesk on 01905 742244. Letters Editor.