The mantle of UK Piano Man has been dominated by Elton John, Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum over the past five decades and no one else has come remotely close – until now that is!
Tom Seals is just 21 years old and a fresh musical powerhouse of the piano. Already one of the UK’s most in-demand side men, working with a array of established artists including Beverly Knight and Daniel Bedingfield, Tom had to put his degree studies at Paul McCartney’s LIPA on hold to fulfill his live and studio commitments.
Now Tom Seals is moving his piano centre stage to promote his solo career and is hoping his stunning debut album ‘Ace’ produced by Mercury Prize Winner Andy Ross and featuring some of the UK’s most talented musicians is set to make him the one to watch in 2014 and beyond.
Just about to embark on a 25 date UK tour, Tom brings his band to Sandbach for a warm-up show before they hit the road.
Quite possibly the future of jazz pop – Tom Seals literally has the world at his fingertips.
Tom is joined by bassist Nick Bayes and drummer Lawrence Giles.
This is a free gig! Don't miss this!
Gambler @ The Brunswick, Crewe 
Mutha Humbucker @ The Cosey Club, Haslington
Punk-pop four piece Nuclear Safari play their debut headline show at The Box on August 1.
The band first came together in late 2010 with four school friends Emily Law, Lewie Adams, George Wright and Luke Rimmer.
Since winning the Staffordshire Rocks competition in 2011 the band have played a string of gigs in pubs and clubs in and around Stoke On Trent.
They made it to the semi finals of the national competition Live And Unsigned, receiving high praise from a judging panel of industry experts from Kerrang Music and ex-Stone Roses guitarist Aziz Ibrahim.
The band take their inspiration from artists including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam and Paramore.
Plus supports. £5
Charlie Landsborough @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
£18.50 - 19.50
Disturbin' The Peace @ The Railway, Nantwich
DESCRIBED as "one of the tightest Blues & Rhythm sections on the circuit", Joey Shields & The Wheels return to Crewe.
A Liverpool legend, Joey is truly renowned as one of the greats of the genre in the North West with style all of his own.
Poyzer, Fluff & Farrell @ Offbeat Brewery, Crewe
Few tribute bands can boast direct praise from the band they are emulating. U2-2 is one such band:
Bono (U2) - "We're aware of the band & we're flattered by what they're doing".
Suggs (Madness) - "The greatest U2 tribute in the world"
Keith Duffy (Boyzone) - "Jes, ya only need Jo the sound man stood next to ya's!"
Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy) - "You guys saved me tonight, I said to those fans, I'm a tribute to Robbo..look, there's U2!"
U2-2 "We do this because we love playing live, not for the money and certainly not for any kind of fame"
U2-2 were formed by current members in 1993 under the name 'Achtung Baby'. During the 90's, the the band quickly became the Greatest tribute to U2 in the World.
A Truly 'look-a-like sound-a-like', the band played every major town in Britain & Ireland and complete successful tours of Europe, The Channel islands and the Middle East, many of the gigs were beamed on numerous TV show and live radio sessions, some world wide. The Band have played regular sell out shows across the UK.
Tickets £10 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.
Back 2 Back @ The Grand Junction, Crewe
Whiskeyhead @ The Shroppie Fly, Audlem
Original Replica @ The Horseshoe, Crewe
Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich
12.00 - 2.00pm
Indecision @ The Cosey Club, Haslington
Vavoom! @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach
One Million Fingers or 'OMF' are a four piece rock/pop rock band from Leek, Staffordshire. Despite ages averaging in their early 20's, the band have a wealth of experience and gigs of all shapes, sorts and sizes under their musical belts.
OMF write, record and play their own music which can be downloaded via the usual websites (Amazon, Spotify, iTunes etc) and heard at many of their gigs.
The band also has a comprehensive and varied list of almost 50 covers (many with an original OMF twist...)...
This is a free show. 9ish start.
Back 2 Back @ The Grand Junction, Crewe
B2B are a local live three piece covers band doing stuff like The Jam, Police & Undertones.
The current line us has been playing locally in Crewe and Nantwich for the last 3-4 years. popular regular venues include The Imp,The Brunswick,The Broughton, Haslington and The Express. The band have played numerous functions for birthdays, weddings and charity events.
This is a free gig. 9ish start.
Front Page News @ The Railway, Nantwich
Bluefish @ The Nag's Head, Crewe
Vintage @ Alsager Arms, Alsager
The Variants @ Shavington Club, Shavington
Phil Maddocks @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe
Artizan @ The Cheshire Cheese, Gresty
Artizan are a new 5 piece band from Chesire.
Each member has been in a prior popular band or even two!!! A cream of the crop collaboration you might say. A very talented group of Individuals who know and understand the requirements of a good entertaining show. Full of energy and a few laughs and a storming sound that will have you wondering why they have left it so long to come together.
The band cover many styles of music including rock, soul, blues and even a little pop but with a fresh new approach to artists like The Commitments, Bon Jovi, Wild Cherry, Toto, Deacon Blue, Peter Gabrial, The Foo Fighters, Duran Duran, Kings Of Leon, Train, Stereophonics and Clapton.
This is a free show!
We Are Nomad @ Offbeat Brewery, Crewe
+ Martin Rivers
Fake Festivals return to Sandbach RUFC for another epic festival with tributes to Bon Jovi, Kasabian and The Jam.
Last years festival went down a storm with the locals and with this line up it looks like 2014's festival will be massive.
Other acts on the bill include The Eyres, Blunderbuss Benefit, Hex, Green Bullet and The Wonderers.
All held inside the Fake Festivals marquee at Sandbach Rugby Club.
Buy a ticket for Sandbach Fake Festival and get a FREE ticket with free camping for The Big Fake Festival - 18 top tributes plus the best of the support bands over 3 days ( 5-7 September ), all in a giant big top marquee.
Use your ticket code to register (subject to availability and the purchase of minimum £10 of drinks tokens). Hurry as they are going fast !!
Ticket details are available at
www.fakefestivals.co.uk/2014/Sandbach.html
Saturday Folk session @ The Boar's Head, Middlewich
Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich
12.00 - 2.00pm
The Task @ The Cosey Club, Haslington
Indecision @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach
Millhouse @ The Brunswick, Crewe
Pink Cadillac @ The Railway, Nantwich
Vavoom! @ The Cricketers Arms, Sandbach
Sons Of Clogger @ Shavington Club, Shavington
Shell Deliah @ The Glasshouse, Sandbach
Electro 80's @ The Cosey Club, Haslington
Indie band Forecast play their next headline show at The Box having earned the right through some stand-out gigs.
The band are vocalist Ralph Lea, guitarist Ben Higson, Niall Griffin on drums and bass player Joe Jennings.
The four-piece has developed a unique style, but take their influences from the like of The Cribs, Arctic Monkeys and The Fratellis.
Having hit the studio to record a number of tracks on their well-received EP, the band are looking forward to getting back to what they know on stage.
+ support
Tickets £5 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.
" In my wallet with your Photo Booth Smile and I, wearing my water proof jacket " - Maximo Park.
Welcome to Photo Booth Smile, a four-piece band from Crewe.
They have been together for four years, originally as a two piece, Jaz on guitar and vocals and Craig on drums, and now have expanded into a four piece with good friends Tom & Ben joining on bass and lead guitar.
At the moment they are working with numerous sets based around 48 cover songs from bands such as White Stripes, Kings of Leon, Adele and Stereophonics as well as many more. They also have an extensive selection of original material which they are constantly expanding.
This is a free show. 9pm start.
The Jalepeños @ The Railway, Nantwich
The Jem @ The Flying Lady, Crewe
California Blue @ The Tollemache Arms, Alpraham
Messenger @ The Bridge Inn, Crewe
Michael Tremble @ King's Arms, Crewe
CREWE rockers Till The Fall return for a home town show at The Box on Friday August 29.
The hard-working five-piece outfit have earned a large and loyal following in the area following a series of explosive performances over the years.
The band have undergone a couple of line-up changes since there began and now consist of vocalist Jack Farrington, Ricki Dunne on lead guitar, rhythm guitarist John Smith, drummer Alex Bayley and Chris Gaffney on bass.
The five friends began writing their first tracks in January 2012 and have not looked back since.
They take their influences from the rock metal genre, inspired by bands and artists such as Bon Jovi and Iron Maiden.
+ support
£5
