Crewe and District Gig Guide

Casino @ The Raven, Crewe

This Is Turin @ The Box, Crewe

PROGRESSIVE extreme metal outfit This is Turin are back at The Box on Dec 5.

The Cheshire-based five-piece, signed to Condate Records, have established themselves as one of the best outifits of their genre across the region.

With live shows renowned for explosive raw emotion and high energy, Turin bring it once more to Crewe.

Support comes from Bison, Treasure The Moment, Aeris and Silent Conspiracies.

Tickets £5 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Jam Night @ The White Horse, Nantwich

George @ The Barbridge Inn, Barbridge

Jonathan Ticklin @ Cafe Symphony, Sandbach

Beardsmith @ The Railway, Nantwich

Rachael Roberts @ The Cheshire Cat, Nantwich

Amy Winehouse tribute

Nick Steed @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Grease & Dirty Dancing Tribute Show @ Coppenhall Working Mens Club, Crewe

Showcases all the songs from both hit movies/musicals. This all singing, all dancing show will have you out of your seat from start to finish.
Performed by 4 leading singers/dancers from London's West End and supported by a live band, this show brings the West End right to your doorstep!

Put on your dancing shoes, maybe even your 'Pink Ladies' outfit or 'T-Birds' leather jacket. If Dirty Dancing is more your 'bag', then sit back and have...The Time of Your Life!

Ticket prices tbc.

Heavy Weather @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Mutha Humbucker @ The Imp, Crewe

80's Project @ The Studio, Nantwich

If you love 80′s music, or the 80′s were your era then 80s Project are the band for you.

80s Project are a highly professional tribute band delivering a high energy, top quality show. Focusing not only on the new romantic era, including Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Tears for Fears, Spandau Ballet, Erasure etc., but also high energy dance music by Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Wham!

Doors 8.30
Show 9.30
£5 pay on the door

Tumblin' Dice @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Renegade @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Blue Side Out @ The Express, Crewe

Blue Side Out have been one of the best and hardest working small bands in the Cheshire area for nearly 20 years, playing a mix of traditional and contemporary music across the board.

Two Guitars, a Bass and three Vocals ensure a unique treatment to some of your favourite songs in a stripped down acoustic style and the variety of material is guaranteed to get you singing along.

Mike, Dave and Duncan have taken the Band all over the country over the past 20 years and the chemistry created will leave you with the feeling that you have been well entertained.

This is a free gig, 9ish start.

Jen Little @ The Glasshouse, Sandbach

The Power 3 @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Mama @ The Box, Crewe

The aim of Mama is very simple.

To recreate the sounds and sights of a Genesis concert, featuring songs from the bands forty year history.

Classics from the Peter Gabriel era will be performed along with classics and hits from the time Phil Collins was fronting the band.

To that end the band will work hard to ensure the sound and lighting elements at their shows will satisfy even the most ardent Genesis fan who remembers those gigs fondly.

Tickets are £10 and are available from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.

The Core Showcase... @ Commercial Hotel, Wheelock

BET IT ALL
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ZEBEDY
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GOLDWAITE
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BISON
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AVALAE
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ATLAS WILL ATONE
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Gambler @ The Railway, Nantwich

Tom Seals @ The Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich

6pm

Incredible Planet @ Offbeat Brewery, Crewe

Wirespider @ The Hop Pole, Crewe

Casino @ The Flying Lady, Crewe

'Sam Whiskeys Poison Medicine Band' @ The Plough Inn, Kidsgrove

The band currently known as 'Sam Whiskeys Poison Medicine Band' will be using the electricity supply of 'The The Plough Inn, Kidsgrove' this coming Friday evening in a bid to entertain the punters of this quaint little English village!
I have it on good authority that Santa Claus 'will not' be there as in a run-up to the festive holidays he'll be stuffing his reindeers in a bid to fatten them up so he can deliver lots of presents & bring happiness to all the little boys & girls...
pathetic excuse for not being there if you ask me!

Indecision @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach

California Blue @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Slug @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Casino @ The White Lion, Coppenhall

FM @ The Box, Crewe

CLASSIC rock band FM play their only remaining headline date of 2013 at The Box in Crewe on Saturday, December 7.

Having first appeared in our lives on Valentine's Day in 1985, the band consolidated their position at the forefront of British melodic rock over the next 12 years.

Tours across the globe meant sharing a stage with the likes of Tina Turner, Foreigner, Gary Moore, Status Quo and the white-hot Bon Jovi on the ‘Slippery When Wet’ tour.

With our own local hero Jim Kirkpatrick joining in 2009, FM have enjoyed a stunning revival - wooing crowds at the likes of Download and Hard Rock Hell festivals while winning major airplay on national stations including BBC Radio 2.

Completing a new studio album and set to tour with Thin Lizzy later this year, FM arrive in Crewe stronger than ever before.

Support from Toby Jepson & Adam Palma (Corner Bar)

Tickets £16 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.

Tumblin' Dice @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Vavoom! @ The Railway, Nantwich

The Sarah Smith Trio @ The Hawk, Haslington

8.30pm
£tba

To What End @ Commercial Hotel, Wheelock

+ Silent Slave + Hybrid 9

Wearside Jack @ The White Horse, Nantwich

The Pluckers @ The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Andy Mack @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Sunday Strum and Blues Evening @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Acoustic Showcase @ Nakatcha, Nantwich

The Acoustic Club @ The Hawk, Haslington

The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team Acoustic Session @ Black Lion, Nantwich

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Elephant, Shavington

The Acoustic Sessions @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

The Acoustic Sessions Hosted by John Askey EVERY Tuesday 08:30 start, candlelit room, free chip supper.

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Adam Palma @ Bar Seven, Crewe

MASTER of the acoustic guitar Polish performer, Adam Palma has to be seen to be believed.

His influences include rock of Jimi Hendrix, to the country of Albert Lee, the acoustic guitar of Chet Atkins and the jazz of Pat Metheny.

Adam teaches guitar at the University of Salford in Manchester, UK.

7.30pm
FREE

Acoustic / Americana session @ The Red Bull, Church Lawton

Acoustic/Americans/Bluegrass session led by the Slippery Hill Boys

George @ The Barbridge Inn, Barbridge

Jonathan Ticklin @ Cafe Symphony, Sandbach

Spence & Lesleys Acoustic Open Mic @ The Narrowboat, Middlewich

Mikey Powell @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

Bublé, Sinatra, Martin. Monro...
£39 includin a three course meal.

The Nantwich N'Ukes @ The Railway, Nantwich

Beardsmith @ The Raven, Crewe

Jaie Lupton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

The Relix @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Alibi @ The Glasshouse, Sandbach

Bullitt @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Breaking Glass @ The Box, Crewe

ALTERNATIVE rockers Breaking Glass get their first headline slot at The Box on Friday, December 13.

The Crewe-based four-piece have built up a formidable reputation for stand-out live shows after supporting the likes of The Fallows, Troops of Mafeking and The Luka State here over the past 18 months.

And now firmly established among the best around these parts, Jake Forrester (drums/percussion/vocals), Ali Lyes (lead guitar) and Chris Gaffney (bass/vocals) and frontman Matt Goodall (lead vocals/rhythm guitar) get a well-deserved top spot at the venue.

Support comes from Suburban Radio, The Taste, The Castaways and Ever Audio.

Tickets £5 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.

The Jalepenos @ The Railway, Nantwich

Messenger @ The Flying Lady, Crewe

Tom Seals @ The Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich

6pm

Jahmadou @ Debees, Winsford

£free before 10.00pm
£3 before 11.30pm
£5 after 11.30pm

Photo Booth Smile @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Rivers & Kelly @ The Red Lion, Wybunbury

The John Colins Band @ Kinderton Hotel, Middlewich

Hybrid 9 @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach

Artizan @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Casino @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Rock of Ages @ The Brunswick, Crewe

The Start @ The Hop Pole, Crewe

Cold Flame @ The Box, Crewe

Cold Flame are renowned as one of the premier Jethro Tull tribute acts in the whole of the UK with a five piece line up fronted by Ian Anderson lookalike and multi instrumentalist Peter Cheetham on flute, vocals and acoustic guitar as well as keyboard player Joe Orban.

The Jethro Tull tribute show as performed by Cold Flame has seen the band play both across the UK as well as in mainland Europe for the last fourteen years and they have been featured on European radio stations as well as in the UK.

During this time, there has been a strong link with Jethro Tull ex members with the band performing alongside Clive Bunker, Mick Abrahams, Glenn Cornick, Paul Burgess and more recently Tull guest musician and international violinist Anna Phoebe. Cold Flame have supported two Tull off shoot bands in Blodwyn Pig and Wild Turkey.

Tickets £8 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.

Live & Local Acoustic Session @ The Boar's Head, Middlewich

Roadhouse @ The Railway, Nantwich

Pastry Shoes @ The Narrowboat, Middlewich

+ Double Vision

Bedlam @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Robbie Williams Tribute Night @ The White Lion, Coppenhall

Acoustic Blues Open Mic @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Baxter @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Rachael Roberts @ The Cheshire Cat, Nantwich

Amy Winehouse tribute

Acoustic Night @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team Acoustic Session @ Black Lion, Nantwich

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Elephant, Shavington

The Acoustic Sessions @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

The Acoustic Sessions Hosted by John Askey EVERY Tuesday 08:30 start, candlelit room, free chip supper.

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Live & Local Acoustic Night @ The Boar's Head, Middlewich

Jam Night @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Rain @ The Imp, Crewe

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

George @ The Barbridge Inn, Barbridge

Jonathan Ticklin @ Cafe Symphony, Sandbach

J.L.S. (Jim, Les and Stevie!) @ The Railway, Nantwich

SWaY @ Nakatcha, Nantwich

Pre-Christmas Jam Night @ The Lord Combermere, Audlem

Rachael Roberts @ The Cheshire Cat, Nantwich

Amy Winehouse tribute

The Start @ The Imp, Crewe

Shadow Fire @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Artizan @ The Red Lion, Nantwich

SWaY @ The Express, Crewe

Classic covers and big tunes from one of the area's premier party bands! SWaY are a four piece band and have been performing covers together since 1997.

SWaY have played prestigious venues all over the UK. Appealing to all age groups, SWaY always make it an event to remember! Expect well known songs covering the past four decades from The Beatles to Elvis, right up to Kaiser Chiefs and Snow Patrol.

Tom Wakefield @ The Glasshouse, Sandbach

Al Dean and JJ Estridge @ The White Lion, Coppenhall

Millhouse @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Volume Xmas Bash VI @ The Box, Crewe

IONE of the best unsigned rock outfits in the North West, Troops of Mafeking headline a bumper gig to celebrate MAD Friday and a big finale at The Box for 2013.

In true festive style we celebrate the past, present and future of arguably Crewe's best-ever music venue with six bands and artists - taking us back to where it started in 2008 and all with high hopes for 2014 and beyond.

Moving Moscow, The Eyres, Forecast, Josh Walker Band and Holly Pender join the headliners on Friday, December 20....

Troops have it all – unforgettable anthems, high-level intensity, explosive live performances and the kind of tight-knit musicianship you only get when best mates form a band.

The four-piece have supported Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, Twin Atlantic, The Subways, Cage the Elephant, Joy Formidable, Pulled Apart by Horses, Japanese Voyeurs and Funeral For A Friend - many of them here.

Uniting members of legendary Box bands Sgt Wolfbanger, Sumo Kings, The Retrospective and Rockwood, Moving Moscow play their first full gig here following a cameo at BOXjam.

With a shed load of pedigree and talent, Crewe's new alternative alt rockers will eye a busy few months ahead.

After several line-up changes, The Eyres remain one of the most popular and supportive band of the local music scene around.

The four-piece arrive fresh from their best-ever set here in October.

Mid Cheshire indie rockers Forecast sum up the venue.

Having made their debut here three years ago, the four-piece have made major strides as a live act with a frontman who can charm any crowd.

Probably completing the fastest hat-trick in Box history, Josh Walker Band were a must for Christmas.

THE best family band in South Cheshire, the four-piece have certainly emerged as one of the true gems we've seen here in 2013.

Teen singer songwriter Holly Pender will simply blow you away.

Sure a few free shots will be flying around, it's a night to celebrate.

Doors are 7.30pm, tickets are £5.

Tumblin' Dice @ The Railway, Nantwich

Tom Seals @ The Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich

6pm

Casino @ The Hop Pole, Crewe

Vavoom! @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Charity donations for admission.

The Start @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Slug @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach

Steel Threads @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Hex @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Nicky Whittall @ The White Lion, Coppenhall

Renegade @ The Brunswick, Crewe

The Modfathers @ The Box, Crewe

The Modfathers are quoted as being “the best and most authentic Paul Weller Tribute show anywhere on the scene today” and are currently performing at the UK’s top and most respected music venues.

The uncanny resemblance in vocals, looks and movement that Tony Brown has to Paul Weller leaves the audience amazed - “it’s just like being on the front row of a Paul Weller concert, amazing!".

From the aggression of ‘The Jam’ (‘Down in the Tube Station, ‘Eton Rifles’, ‘Going Underground’) to the soul of ‘The Style Council’ (‘Shout to the Top’, Long Hot Summer’) moving on to the mature sounds of Paul Weller as a solo artist (‘The Changing Man’, ‘Sunflower’, ‘Broken Stones’ and more).

The Modfathers’ perform all Paul Wellers biggest hits throughout his 30+ year career.

Tickets £8 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.

Mutha Humbucker @ The Railway, Nantwich

Sunday Strum and Blues Evening @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Scott D Thompson @ The Brunswick, Crewe

One of the Elder Statesmen of the local music scene, Scott D Thompson has been performing around South Cheshire for some 25 years!

As well as his solo acoustic gigs, Scott has also hosted a great many open mic events and does the occasional gig with the band 'Beam', or as a duo with Glyn Sutton.

This is a solo gig, and will feature some familiar covers and some of Scott's own compositions.

9pm start.

Photo Booth Smile @ The Railway, Nantwich

6pm

Wayne and The Hairy Peaches @ The Globe, Nantwich

Last Of The Dogs @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Beardsmith @ The Railway, Nantwich

The Acoustic Club @ The Hawk, Haslington

The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Tim Gallagher @ The Eight Farmers, Crewe

WHILE Jahmene Douglas and James Arthur set their sights on instant fame by winning The X Factor, Crewe singer-songwriter Tim Gallagher is thankful to be alive.

The 19-year-old won through to the boot camp stages of the TV talent competition after a resounding ‘yes’ from judges only to be rushed to hospital to be treated for a blood clot.

Now the former Shavington High School pupil has recovered and in the middle of a series of gigs.

Expect a mix of covers and original material.

This is a free early-evening show. 5.00pm start.

Tom Seals @ The Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich

6pm

Casino @ Haslington Cricket Club, Haslington

Soul Revolver @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Nicky Whittall @ The White Lion, Coppenhall

Mutha Humbucker @ The Brunswick, Crewe

AWESOME local rock legends, Mutha Humbucker are back at The Brunswick!

An institution around these parts, the four-piece are Ashe Masters - Lead Vocals, Steven Hadzik - Drums and Vocals, Chris Renshaw - Bass Vocals and Jim Ellis - Lead /rhythm Guitars and vocals.

Simply four lads doing what they love - Rocking.

Expect some classic rock covers entwined with the big Humbucker sound.

Free admission!

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway, Nantwich

Artizan @ The Imp, Crewe

Tumblin' Dice @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

and friends...

Slug @ The Express, Crewe

SLUG were spawned out of The Slow & Easy Jam night at Lostock Gralam, Northwich in the Summer of 2011. The original line up was Zeke Vocals, Al Slug and Mike Slug on Guitars, Nik Slug on Bass and Paul Slug on Drums. After frantic rehearsals they performed our first set at the Moss Farm Festival, Northwich in the August of 2011. They knew then there was chemistry. They received a great response from the crowd. As their reputation grew the gigs started to come in. The highlight was playing the Slow Fest and the infamous Thunder Sprint Gig at Northwich Memorial Hall on the same day.

Paul Slug left the band and was replaced by Colin Tolley. the band was stable for about a year and then there was a major shift. Nik and Al left the band just leaving Zeke and Mike out of the original line up. Nik was replaced by Paul Noden on the bass guitar. Al's position was axed as they decided to go out as a four piece. Shortly after Col decided he wanted to change direction and play the guitar so he formed his own outfit called the John Colins Band. It wasn't long before they found the perfect replacement drummer in Colin Alltree.

SLUG play classic rock covers also glam rock, rock n roll and modern day. There is something in their set for everyone. They pride themselves on their performance giving 110% every time.

Don't miss this!!

Genesish @ The Studio, Nantwich

In 1967 in Surrey - England, five young men came together to create what no one knew at the time, was to be one of biggest musical acts in the world. Throughout their 40 year career, Genesis went on to make no less than 15 studio albums which were accompanied by a host of well received live concert albums with the bands fan base running into the millions. They are continually cited many times over as a major influence for other high profile bands and musicians - a sure testament to the fantastic music they have written and produced for the appreciation and enjoyment of others since that fateful day in the 1960s when the group formed.

As avid and exceedingly passionate admirers of Genesis for many years and very much standing in the shadows of Genesis themselves, five young (ish!) men came together in November 2009 with the sole intention of creating a magnificent showcase of Genesis songs covering both the Peter Gabriel, and Phil Collins eras.

The GENESISH spectacular is a collection of songs from various Genesis era's shrouded within an outstanding Genesis style light show. GENESISH have changed the line up over the years but still consist of five talented musicians from the North of England who have each developed their craft over many years, with a significant influence of Genesis running throughout their musical journeys.

Tickets £8

Alibi @ The Glasshouse, Sandbach

The Clan @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Good Time Feel Good Rock!

A UK based three-piece rock band delivering crowd-pleasing performances for the audience; combining passion, enthusiasm and fun for a memorable night out. After all - Rock and Roll was never meant to be taken seriously!

Formed by talented, experienced and well-respected musicians, The Clan play rock covers (ZZ Top, Status Quo, Jimi Hendrix and similar...) together with their original rock classics in an entertaining stage show which they hope helps everyone to go home happy.

Since coming together mid 2010 The Clan has played many prestige gigs supporting major acts such as The Union, Slash's favourites The Virgin Mary's and Rock legends GMT. In addition they also opened shows for several of the UK's top tribute acts including The Bon Jovi Experience, Sack Sabbath, Mentallica and Hi-on Maiden.

They have made two appearances at the prestigious Cambridge Rock Festival on bills which included The Quireboys, the Hamsters and John Otway.

This is a free gig; 9ish start.

Casino @ The Railway, Nantwich

Rolling Stones tribute @ Coppenhall Working Mens Club, Crewe

£6 adv, £10 on the door.

Bedlam @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach

Elvis by Jason Dale @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

The Jem @ The White Lion, Coppenhall

The Start @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Fleetwood Bac @ The Box, Crewe

FLEETWOOD BAC were the world’s first and are regarded as the UKs most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute show, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, raved about by Peter Green’s biographer, and are the only Mac tribute band in the world to authentically replicate the classic Stevie/Lindsey/Christine/John/Mick ‘Rumours’ line-up.

Tickets £12.50 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.

Artizan @ The Brunswick, Crewe

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!

Faces 4 Radio @ The Railway, Nantwich

The Eyres @ The Imp, Crewe

+ Alex Tweedie

Fat Lip @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Acoustic Blues Open Mic @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Acoustic Night @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Beardsmith @ The Imp, Crewe

Hybrid 9 @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

£5

Vavoom! @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Nicky Whittall @ The White Lion, Coppenhall

Hollywood Nites @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Tickets tba

SWaY @ The Crosville Club, Crewe

+ Human Condition + Tracey Washbourne Jones
£15

Marc Drew @ The Rising Sun, Crewe

with Disco and supper £6

Tumblin' Dice @ The Railway, Nantwich

Mutha Humbucker @ The White Horse, Nantwich

The Slippery Hill Boys @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

Foot-stomping, kick-ass, lightning fast bluegrass, super-tight harmonies and instrumental magic make The Slippery Hill Boys New Year's Eve Hoedown party an event you must not miss. Also featuring Mr Ralph Smethurst, legendary box player and dance caller extraordinaire.

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Jam Night @ The White Horse, Nantwich

George @ The Barbridge Inn, Barbridge

Jonathan Ticklin @ Cafe Symphony, Sandbach

Nick Steed @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

The Variants @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Casino @ Crewe Arms Hotel, Madeley

The Nantwich N'Ukes @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Sunday Strum and Blues Evening @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Shakespeare, Nantwich

Cheshire Folk Music Session and Singaround @ The White Bear, Middlewich

The Acoustic Club @ The Hawk, Haslington

The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team Acoustic Session @ Black Lion, Nantwich

The Acoustic Sessions @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

The Acoustic Sessions Hosted by John Askey EVERY Tuesday 08:30 start, candlelit room, free chip supper.

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

George @ The Barbridge Inn, Barbridge

Jonathan Ticklin @ Cafe Symphony, Sandbach

Spence & Lesleys Acoustic Open Mic @ The Narrowboat, Middlewich

Jaie Lupton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Acoustic / Americana session @ The Red Bull, Church Lawton

Acoustic/Americans/Bluegrass session led by the Slippery Hill Boys

SKB Band @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Empire Divide @ The Box, Crewe

LONDON-based indie five-piece Empire Divide kick off Friday nights in 2014 with their debut performance at The Box.

The highly rated alt-rockers have been earning plaudits from the industry media, delivering a combination of atmospheric electronica with emotive rock.

Consisting of producer Toby Bligh, singer/songwriter Niall Keels, Sam Elliot, Marcus Porter and Jake Faun, Empire Divide formed in 2012 as five friends perfecting their sound in the South East London studios they are still based.

Taking influence from the likes of Radiohead, Muse and Coldplay and via the very nature of how they came about through the studio as oppose to performing live, working alongside talented film producers/directors, they have found a way for the visuals and audio of a song to coexist as one.

Support from Lost In Space + Follow Them Size Fives + Mercury Summer

Tickets £5 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.

The DC @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Live & Local Acoustic Session @ The Boar's Head, Middlewich

Rock n Roll Paradise @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

£19.50 (£18.50 conc.)

Acoustic Blues Open Mic @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Acoustic Night @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team Acoustic Session @ Black Lion, Nantwich

The Acoustic Sessions @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

The Acoustic Sessions Hosted by John Askey EVERY Tuesday 08:30 start, candlelit room, free chip supper.

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Live & Local Acoustic Night @ The Boar's Head, Middlewich

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

George @ The Barbridge Inn, Barbridge

Jonathan Ticklin @ Cafe Symphony, Sandbach

Nailed It @ The Brunswick, Crewe

First time at The Brunny for 'Nailed It', a 5 piece rock cover band from Newton le Willows.

The band consists of Steve (keyboards/vocals), Brian (bass), Noel (guitar), Wayne (drums) and Steve (synth/keyboards).

They are all 40-50 somethings and play tunes from David Bowie, Bryan Adams, The Killers, Stereophonics etc.

They say that they guarantee a great night!

This is a free gig. 9ish start.

Johnny Cash Roadshow @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

£16.00 - 18.00

Slug @ The Brunswick, Crewe

The Doors Alive @ The Box, Crewe

“The Doors Alive is the closest thing you will get to being in the same room as the real thing. Close your eyes and you will be transported back to 1966 Whisky a Go-Go and the sounds that made The Doors one of the most iconic and revered bands, 40 years on from the tragic death of Jim Morrison”

Jon Wing – Promoter, Academy Music Group

“If you thought Val Kilmer was good, be warned this guy is even better. Moving and singing like Morrison the rich baritone clung to the air like molasses – Simply THE best Doors tribute band on the road at the moment”

Ron Clooney - Author of “Mr. Mojo Risin”

Tickets £10 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.

Sunday Strum and Blues Evening @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Headsticks @ The Brunswick, Crewe

The Acoustic Club @ The Hawk, Haslington

The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team Acoustic Session @ Black Lion, Nantwich

The Acoustic Sessions @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

The Acoustic Sessions Hosted by John Askey EVERY Tuesday 08:30 start, candlelit room, free chip supper.

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

George @ The Barbridge Inn, Barbridge

Jonathan Ticklin @ Cafe Symphony, Sandbach

Heidi Browne @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Mutha Humbucker @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Casino @ The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

QE II @ The Box, Crewe

STUNNING Queen tribute QEII return to The Box.

Widely recognised as the UK's number one, the guys promise an amazing show in honour of those rock legends.

Their amazing recreation of Queen’s defining live experience – The 1986 Magic Tour – forms the centrepiece of a near two-hour marathon of hits.

While QEII’s incredible set dominates the evening, fans can warm up for the big gig with a DJ set of B-sides and rare tracks.

Following the gig, they can party hard in true Mercury fashion with a massive Queen disco of classics and remixes.

Support from Monkey Finger.

This gig is in aid of Thomas' Muscle Fund -

www.muscular-dystrophy.org/thomasmusclefund

on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign -

www.muscular-dystrophy.org.

We have specifically requested that
money raised be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's Duchenne Research Breakthrough Fund

www.muscular-dystrophy.org/duchennefund.

It’s a specific fund committed to accelerating the pace in developing effective treatments for Duchenne.

Tickets are £12. You can purchase them by phoning 01270 212236 or visit our website -

www.therobinsonshouse.com

to buy your tickets online now!

Acoustic Blues Open Mic @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Grimethorpe Colliery Band @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

£18.50 - 20.00

Acoustic Night @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team Acoustic Session @ Black Lion, Nantwich

The Acoustic Sessions @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

The Acoustic Sessions Hosted by John Askey EVERY Tuesday 08:30 start, candlelit room, free chip supper.

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Nag's Head, Crewe

Live Lounge @ The White Bear, Middlewich

George @ The Barbridge Inn, Barbridge

Jonathan Ticklin @ Cafe Symphony, Sandbach

Phil Maddocks & Nick Bayes @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Rock of Ages @ The Brunswick, Crewe

Slug @ Kinderton Hotel, Middlewich

Junction 16 @ The Box, Crewe

Indie-pop-punk band Junction 16 return to The Box for a headline show.

The band's list of diverse influences include the likes of Blink 182, Bowling For Soup, Fall Out Boy and Twin Atlantic.

The band features vocalist Livie McIntyre, Nathan Cooper on guitar, Liam Sproston on bass, Jack Simpson on guitar and drummer Nathan McCue.

Supports for this show are Macclesfield indie band Empire and Stoke-based five-piece Signal The Shore.

Tickets £5 from the venue or online by clicking the venue link above.

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