Crewe and District Gig Guide

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Callum Wright @ Barrel & Tap, Nantwich

Jim Kirkpatrick @ Ebenezer's, Nantwich

Jim Kirkpatrick will be gracing Ebenezer's with his presence on Thursday 24th October…

A first for them and Jim in the intimate atmosphere that is Ebenezer’s.
With over 20 years of professional experience Jim has become an in demand session player, writer and performer and is becoming recognised as one of the UK's premier slide, blues and rock guitar players.

Free entry – beginning 8:30pm.

Beardsmith @ The Railway, Nantwich

The UK No.1 Family Band play an amazing show of classic songs from across the genres.

This multi-vocal and multi-instrumental show will have you on the edge of your seats. Expect songs from Queen, Bon Jovi, Guns n' Roses, Pink, U2, Journey, Kings Of Leon and much more...!

Megan Lee @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Electro 80's @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

The Eighties were a time of radical changes in both music and fashion.

In the aftermath of the punk revolution, daring New Romantics embraced developing sounds and technologies to transform the music industry forever.

Gary Numan, The Human League, Kraftwerk & Depeche Mode all helped to create a totally new genre of music; Electronica or Synth-pop, a futuristic new sound that almost seemed like science fiction at the time.

Electro 80's pay tribute to this era, and have lovingly recreated songs by the afore mentioned pioneers (and many more), to create a live entertainment show that is sure to transport everyone from this generation, back to the days of underground club scenes and even school discos.

Unforgettable classics like Fade to Grey and Just Can't Get Enough are performed alongside lesser-known tracks, which will jog your memory in a nostalgic show that is both visually and acoustically stunning.

Members £free
Non-members and guests £5.00
No entry once full capacity reached!

Vicar's Son @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Vicar's Son - A bad-boy folk duo all about taking the jigs and reels on wheels and spreading good jolly vibes.

Jigs, reels, waltzes and singalongs to be expected in the best way!

Shake - Blues Brothers tribute @ The Woodside, Crewe

The amazing Blues Brothers Tribute 'Shake' return to The Woodside from 8.00pm to keep all entertained with some brilliant live music!

Statease Quo @ The Raven, Crewe

A tribute Band to the insitution that is Status Quo. Newly re-formed and now rocking a town near you!

Statease Quo are a tribute Band to the work of British rock legends Status Quo. Statease Quo will bring a show to you featuring a set full of hits, rarely played and live favourites from Status Quo's huge back catalogue and maybe even a few newer songs thrown in for good measure!

Introducing the new members of the band -

Jim Ellis on lead guitar and vocals. Jim is a lifelong Quo fan and rock fan in general. you may have seen him rocking the local area with his other bands Mutha Humbucker, Pink Cadillac and Diamonds and Ducks.

On rhythm guitar and vocals is Nick Wilkinson.
Nick is another big Quo fan who fancied the challenge of doing the Rick Parfitt role and got in contact when he saw the ad. Nick again plays in another band called Reload in Burnley.

On bass and backing vocals is Chris Renshaw.
Chris is not a massive Quo fan however he does enjoy the music and has seen Quo on a few occasions so it is not completley alien to him and he has taken to the challenge with gusto!


The band are delighted that their first gig back will be on Friday 25th of October at one of their favourite venues - The Raven in Crewe.

They are hoping that you can be with them for this first Gig and help rock the place to its very core! The whole band are really looking forward to putting on a great show with a little bit of everything thrown in including a couple of surprises.

Free entry - LETS ROCK!

9.30pm start.

Kaiser Monkey Killers @ The Eight Farmers, Crewe

Introducing The Kaiser Monkey Killers, THE best indie/rock tribute band! This is REAL live music, live, gritty and loud! They sound uncannily like the artists they cover and don’t just play the songs but deliver them! This is performance, this is indie rock ‘n’ roll, this is the KAISER MONKEY KILLERS!

The Kasier Monkey Killers founder member, Mark Eyden (Lead guitar, vocals) has been writing and gigging for over 12 years. The band have a long & colourful past including winning a BBC1 song writing TV series ‘Get Your Act Together’, working with the likes of Gus Dudgeon and Stuart Epps (producers of David Bowie, Bill Wyman, Elton John etc.), literally hundreds of gigs and being signed to Polydor with a charting single release!

Free Admission! 9pm start.

Puls @ The Railway, Nantwich

PULS Classic Rock band play a variety of rock gems best known for their irresistible hooks and rockin’ songs that have earned a golden status in the history of classic rock music.

This rocking band will toast every occasion in the best possible fashion, with some of the greatest songs in rock guitar history.

Keeping Classic Rock alive this band rocks and pays homage to the greats and is a testimony to the worldwide popularity of classic rock music.

From the opening sounds of Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love' to Queen's powerhouse anthem 'Hammer to Fall’ via AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' and everything in between, this show will rock you ...

Classic Rock doesn’t get any better than this!

Monkey Finger @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Mick Taylor @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

An evening of Soul, with Mick Taylor.

Expect classics from American Soul, Northern Soul and Motown.

The Emperors Of The North @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

Once upon a time....way back in the annals of time....before Adam were a lad.... as they say in Yorkshire... a guitarist wandered into a magic cave, (actually it was a dry dock at the Venetian Marina but hey, who cares !!).

The guitarist enquired of the keeper of this magic cave, “I say old chap, can you paint my bottom black”.

Before he had a chance to reply with a well chosen witticism, the guitarist spotted an ancient document, roughly pinned to the cave wall which contained ghostly images of people unknown from distant lands.

(Actually it was a faded photo of a local rock band called Sinner)

“I say old chap, do you play in a band” said the guitarist. “Oh yes” said the keeper of the cave....” do you? “. “Not at the moment “came the guitarist’s reply.

What happened next has been lost in the dim and distant past, but what we do know is that eventually the guitarist and the keeper of the magic cave discovered another, secret, magic cave, within the magic cave (otherwise known as a loft) and it was from within this place that strange sounds began to escape across the marina on a Saturday afternoon.

Sounds made by various strange and mystical instruments which in their own turn and been fashioned by ancient and revered craftsmen wizards called Fender, Marshall, Vox, Peavey and not forgetting ....Gibson.

As time passed other mysterious persons came along to contribute to these strange sounds (otherwise known as music) and eventually a passable kind of pleasant listening started to emerge and attract the attention of unwary passersby.

Not only were there guitarists in this happy band but bass players, singers and yes.....even drummers came to join in the throng....but alas...none stayed for too long... UNTIL NOW THAT IS!!


LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
CAN WE PRESENT FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND ENTERTAINMENT….

Rock covers from Emperors of the North!

Callum Wright @ Kinderton Hotel, Middlewich

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Lee Tyson as Elvis @ The Woodside, Crewe

Elvis is in the building in the form of tribute act Lee Tyson.

Expect all those classic Elvis hits and more!

"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over"
Elvis Aaron Presley

MEN Unite Fundraiser @ Off The Rails, Crewe

MEN Unite are are group of experienced guys who have experience in mental issues who now aim to help others with mental issues and try to help them rise again!

A full day of LIVE music from some of the best solo artists and bands from Cheshire & Staffordshire.

Please show your support and come along to what promises to be a great day.

Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door.
(Ticket allows you to come and go throughout the day).

1pm. Matthew Cooper - Fantastic solo artist and also a MEN Unite group member.

2pm. Pete Robinson - Crewe’s number one solo artist.

3pm. Artizan - Taking rock to the next level, Artizan are a big favourite in Cheshire who will rock your socks off.

4pm. Afterglow - A great party band playing all your favourites to get you in the party mood.

5pm. Jonathan Schendell & Tandie Stahl - A local duo with great vocals and some electric guitar solos that will blow you away!

6pm. Andy Mac - A massive favourite who will definitely raise the roof.

7pm. Photo Booth Smile - A Crewe based 5 piece dual female fronted band covering lively upbeat hits from the past 50 years! Expect to hear anything from Guns N Roses to Cher.

8pm. Jason Fiori - local singer/songwriter Jason, plays his set of original music with a few covers thrown in... expect Oasis, The Stone Roses and The Verve amongst his own set of songs. Not to be missed!

9.30pm. The Start - Quite possibly Crewe’s most followed band who will have you dancing from start to finish.

It’s a ticketless system where once people pay in advance either behind at the bar at the venue or via bank transfer they are added to a virtual ticket list and on the day when they arrive they will be given an wristband so they can come and go as they please.

To book tickets and pay via bank transfer, please contact either Lee Wood on 07921481729 or Scott Crawley on ‭07988838842‬.

Slug @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

SLUG - a five-piece outfit covering all genres of classic and modern rock.

Based in Northwich and gathering speed, having played a load of gigs since forming in 2010, they have gained a reputation for entertaining crowds across Cheshire!

Crazy singer, great songs and a passion for playing live music.....

Follow The Trail......!!!

Beam @ The Rising Sun Vaults, Crewe

Pink Cadillac @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

The boys are back in town with some quality 50's and 60's Rock 'n' Roll.
Take a trip back in time with Pink Cadillac to the 50's and 60's and twist the night away!
This band lives for the fact that Rock-n-Roll is here to stay!

Members £free
Non-members and guests £2.00

Cry Baby & The Hoochie Coochie Boys @ The Railway, Nantwich

Award winning rhythm and blues band Cry Baby and The Hoochie Coochie Boys play dance-floor rhythm and blues.

This five piece outfit are gonna satisfy if you're in need of a shot of rhythm and blues. With original material from their award winning album 'Sweet Thing' or covers given the Coochie treatment; whether it's traditional Chicago driving blues or rocking British R&B, Cry Baby and the Boys are 'Gonna Blues Ya 'Til They Lose Ya'...

Suzi @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Predominately a Soul and Motown vocalist, Suzi has toured the world with Royal Caribbean and P&O cruise lines.

Ben Maitland @ The White Horse, Nantwich

6.30pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Flameproof @ The Raven, Crewe

Local legend Al Dwyer of soul act NSS plays an acoustic set at The Raven.

He'll be joined by Ade McLeod from the band and by Kev Maloney.

This is an opportunity to see one of Crewe's finest vocalists in action, away from his usual band!

7.00pm.

Road Trip @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe

Solo performer Dave Hulatt, previously lead guitarist in 'The Dream Circuit', is on an exciting adventure, bringing you an authentic and unique sound of self-penned psychedelic progressive melodic rock. A Road Trip in your mind!

Road Trip is a psychedelic trip, a story about life, music the universe and everything, spoken with an authentic voice by a musician who has been dedicated to music and music making for a lifetime. Dave has performed at gigs and festivals throughout the UK for several years playing his original music which he combines with being a professional sound engineer both on the road and in the studio.

4.00pm

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

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

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Ogo Nzeakor @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Open Mic Night @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

Callum Wright @ Barrel & Tap, Nantwich

Beardsmith @ The Raven, Crewe

The UK No.1 Family Band play an amazing show of classic songs from across the genres.

This multi-vocal and multi-instrumental show will have you dancing! Expect songs from Queen, Bon Jovi, Guns n' Roses, Pink, U2, Journey, Kings Of Leon and much more...!

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

Jim Kirkpatrick of FM, Bernie Marsden Band and Heavy Weather.
Lester Hunt of the Climax Blues Band, Hunter, and Demon.
Stevie Hayes of Nearly Dan and The Barflys.

Together they have forged an exceptional reputation as JLS. Prepare to be impressed!

Three guys with impeccable pedigrees who front their own bands and have considerable reputations as guitarists and vocalists in other highly regarded outfits come together as friends and make up one of the most impressive acoustic trios you are likely to see anywhere.

Rivers & Kidd @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe

The Rivers and Kidd Spooky Terror Show!

An evening of music and dance fit to raise the dead!
It's a grave business having this much fun, so dig up those long lost friends and sink your teeth like a starving werewolf into the ghastly goings on down at THE TAP ROOM of TERROR!


Martin Rivers and Jaqi Kidd are musicians and songwriters based in the Northwest of England. They both arrived on the music scene during the punk and new wave movement of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Martin was in The Uninvited and Jaqi in another band by the name of Syringe. Although they had this musical background in common, it was only many years later that their paths crossed while attending a friend’s gig.

Martin was working on his own solo album at the time and drafted Jaqi in to contribute backing vocals. However, it soon became apparent that there was considerable mileage in a more collaborative approach; and as a consequence they joined forces as Rivers and Kidd. By sheer coincidence the first Crewe Steampunk Convivial was in town at the release of Martin’s Album “Different Skies”. Both the look and ethos of this movement appealed to Rivers and Kidd. They enthusiastically embraced it, and in the process gained a whole new audience.

Rivers and Kidd have gone on to play several festivals throughout the UK and are consolidating their position with the release of a four track EP: “Beyond the Veil”. They are currently touring the new release together with songs from Martin Rivers’ solo album.

About Time Two @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Embarking on a journey as a duo this year but more than likely picking up a guest or two on the way, Al Dean and Baz Pickles offer a mixture of Roots, Blues and Soul tracks for your enjoyment.

They hope that you can join them on their musical journey!

Luke Gessner @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Luke has 14 years of performance experience, appearing for his first gig at just age 14, following a love for swing handed down from his father, he would often be heard singing the Frank Sinatra classics as a child. It was not long after that Luke could be found treading the boards at the Regent Theatre as part of Jill Clewes Performing Arts, a basis that polished his performance skills and confidence on stage.

Since then Luke completed an A-Level music course at St. Joseph’s College, and so his career came to life. Another performance at the Regent Theatre followed, starring in Little Shop of Horrors as ‘The Plant.’ This would lead to starring as ‘Galileo’ in We Will Rock You, culminating in performing in New York at the Bleecker Street Theatre in musical ‘The Rippers 5.’

Heavy Weather @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Beam @ The Raven, Crewe

Beam are a four-piece pop rock covers band with 20 years of gigging under their belts.

Expect songs covered from U2, Bowie, Numan, Floyd, Radiohead and Nirvana through to well known punk and rock and pop classics.

Be sure to catch a Beam gig. Its electric!

Quango @ The Railway, Nantwich

Predominantly original rock with a few covers and some eclectic tunes thrown in, from local legend CG and friends.

Not to be missed!!

£free.

American Scoundrels @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

The American Scoundrels - An eclectic 80's revival.

Go West to Hall & Oates, Simple Minds to Level 42 & everything in between!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

The Quayz @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

Rock and Indie covers from The Quayz!

£free entry as always.

9ish start.

California Blue @ Shavington Club, Shavington

A return to Shavington for this popular band playing a great mixture of 60's and more recent music. A very entertaining all-round show, not to be missed!

8.30pm start

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Platform 7 @ The Railway, Nantwich

A seven-piece band based in and around Crewe, Platform 7 will be bringing some soul, Motown and rock classics!

Slug @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

SLUG - a five-piece outfit covering all genres of classic, glam and modern rock.

Based in Northwich and gathering speed, having played a load of gigs since forming in 2010, they have gained a reputation for entertaining crowds across Cheshire!

Crazy singer, great songs and a passion for playing live music.....

Follow The Trail......!!!


Members £free
Non-members and guests £2.00

FootSteps @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

A welcome return for this great local acoustic trio oozing with talent, playing a range of pop, rock and indie covers.

Blind Summit Blues @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Sinpusher @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

The best in Classic Rock and Blues from Stoke-on-Trent based Sinpusher.

These guys have an enormous repertoire of hits from the last 40 years of rock!

Bullitt @ The Woodside, Crewe

The Woodside Adults Halloween Party, with Bullitt!


What are BULLITT about?

BULLITT are about playing popular classic rock music that is upbeat and recognised by everyone.

BULLITT want to make you sing, tap your feet, laugh, wave your hands in the air and generally act like a carefree eejit for a short while.

BULLITT are four blokes having a great laugh, putting on a great show and KEEPING MUSIC LIVE!

£free

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Green Hot Clover @ The Raven, Crewe

Since their formation in 1999 Green Hot Clover have thrilled audiences across the world with their unique brand of show stopping entertainment. Having toured extensively across Europe and America these boys really know how to work a crowd.
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This fabulous four-piece are capable of covering any genre of music from Irish traditional to modern and classic pop/ rock.
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G.H.C really are the complete live act. Combine their extensive repertoire and experience with their doubtless talent and you have the perfect combination for an unforgettable show!

7.00pm early show.

Cheshire Folk Music Session and Singaround @ The Boar's Head, Middlewich

The John Colins Band @ The White Horse, Nantwich

6.30pm

Open Mic with Hayley Strangelove @ The Imperial, Crewe

Open Mic Night hosted by local legend Hayley Strangelove.

All welcome, performers and spectators.

8.00pm start.

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

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

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Elephant, Shavington

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Nick Steed @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Beardsmith @ The Railway, Nantwich

The UK No.1 Family Band play an amazing show of classic songs from across the genres.

This multi-vocal and multi-instrumental show will have you on the edge of your seats. Expect songs from Queen, Bon Jovi, Guns n' Roses, Pink, U2, Journey, Kings Of Leon and much more...!

Acoustic Open Mic @ The King's Lock, Middlewich

Jam Night @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Open Mic with Neil Smith @ Beer Dock, Crewe

Abba Again @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Beat the Christmas party rush and come and party with the fabulous tribute Abba Again.

A night truly not to be missed, get out your glad rags or better still come in fancy dress!
Abba Again spend the summer in Majorca and are a hit with all the holiday makers so you are certainly in for a treat.

Why not hold your Christmas event early and come and party?

Tickets £5.00pp Get yours early to avoid disappointment.

Seven Deadly Sins @ The White Horse, Nantwich

McNulty's Ghost @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

'Enthusiastic amateurs who find it liberating to think of alternatives songs and arrangements and happy to be eclectic...'

As seen at this year's Nantwich Jazz Festival.

£free

9ish start

Billy Bibby @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

A special solo acoustic show from Billy Bibby, former lead guitarist of the Indie-Rock band Catfish And The Bottlemen.

Billy Bibby is a singer/songwriter from Llandudno. Following a busy couple of years solo and with his band The Wry Smiles, Billy's new band HAiG (half Wry Smiles with Billy and guitarist Tom and half New York Tourists Carl and Joe) are hitting the road with a 'balls deep explosive rock n roll sound with a hint of hop!'

Billy is solo for this show, but fans of Rock/Indie music definitely won't be disappointed and with this being an acoustic set it should also encourage fans of Folk/Americana and Country as well to come along and experience a great live set!

The Magnetic Jellyfish @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Magnetic Jellyfish play songs from the Indie/Modern Rock genre and cater for a mixed age group.
Formed in the year 2000 they have become one of Stoke-on-Trent's most popular covers bands.
They cover a wide variety of artists such as Stereophonics, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon and many more.

Highly recommended , Don't miss this!!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

The Scoundrels @ The Railway, Nantwich

An eclectic 80's revival!

Go West to Hall & Oates

Simple Minds to Level 42

And everything in between!

Double Denim Co. @ The Woodside, Crewe

Classic Rock and Roll covers from the likes of -

The Doors, Small Faces, T-Rex, Queen, ZZ Top, Cream, Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Thin Lizzy, The Who, Kinks...

The Guitar Monkey @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Classic Rock from Stoke, playing classic choons with serious guitar riffage!


Gary Moore, Pink Floyd, U.F.O, Thin Lizzy, Free, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Dire Straits, The Eagles, Joe Bonamassa, Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, John Mayer, Jeff Healey, TOTO, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix etc., etc!

Heavy Weather @ The Raven, Crewe

Heavy Weather are a hard hitting three piece blues/rock band fronted by FM and Bernie Marsden Band guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick, with Chris Cliff on bass and Kegsy McCallum on drums. They perform a mixture of popular originals and well-worked covers.

Free admission. 9pm start.

The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team @ The Vine, Shavington

The Start @ Shavington Club, Shavington

THE START - Crewe's high energy Mod / Indie / Ska / Punk band

Covering songs from The Specials, The Jam, The Clash, UB40, Arctic Monkeys, Rifles, Pigeon Detectives,The Kinks, Courteeners and more...

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

The Jalapeños @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A SPICY set of rock ’n’ roll mayhem is in store when The Jalapeños drop in!

The three-piece made up of guitarist Charlie Davidson, Doctor Martyn on bass and drummer Diamond Dave have been touring for well over 10 years, building up a reputation for energetic and visual shows.

The Jalapeños stand out as a trio of rockers who take turns with their distinctive lead vocals and all get to play at the front of the stage.

The Jalapeños have blazed a trail of rock'n'roll mayhem throughout the UK since 1997 and show no signs of stopping!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Malpractice @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Casino @ The Railway, Nantwich

A highly experienced three-piece live band featuring ex Members of Billy J Kramer & the Dakotas, The Magill 5 & The Casuals​

In the company of Rog, Phil C and Phil D the audience is taken on a tour of the 60's, with plenty of humour to make it a night out to remember featuring songs from The Beatles,The Tremeloes,The Fortunes,The Monkees,The Shadows, The Hollies and more….

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

The Eighties Experience + Madonna/Blondie tribute @ The Raven, Crewe

The very best of Eighties pop music in one wild night of nostalgia!

The Eighties Experience bring you the very best in 80’s Pop.
So if you’re after a little Wham! in your Duran and everything in between, then join them for a nostalgic trip back to the Eighties!

Plus, Madonna / Blondie tribute act


Early show, 7.00pm start.

Jonny Daniel @ The White Horse, Nantwich

6.30pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Gilly The Songbird @ The Eight Farmers, Crewe

Special Remembrance Day show from 1.00pm at the Eight Farmers with the experienced vocalist and versatile entertainer Gilly The Songbird taking you back to wartime with Vera Lynn favourites and more from the era.

Lest We Forget.

Bookings essential for food tables.

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

Folk Night @ The Hawk, Haslington

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Lundie Bros. @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Jim Kirkpatrick @ The Railway, Nantwich

Jim Kirkpatrick is a renowned guitarist and musician from Cheshire, England. With over 20 years of professional experience Jim has become an in demand session player, writer and performer and is becoming recognised as one of the UK's premier slide, blues and rock guitar players.

Open Mic with Neil Smith @ The Vine, Shavington

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Narrowboat, Middlewich

Jody Jennings @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

An evening of outstanding music from sensational guitarist and vocalist Jody Jennings.

As the man himself says "Music, gigs, festivals, real ale, good food, friends and family. These are the things that make me". Who in their right mind could argue with that splendid mix?

£free gig as always.

Seriously 80's @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A Stoke based duo who are both big 80's music fans

They would like to share their passion with you, aiming to recreate that era and get you up dancing to some of the best 80s hits!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Artizan @ The Railway, Nantwich

This band was formed to bring a high-octane rock show to the local scene, playing popular anthems spanning from 70’s to modern hard anthems.

Expect tracks from the likes of Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, Stereophonics, Tears For Fears, Kings Of Leon, Journey, Van Halen... The list goes on!!

Slide Boy Roy @ The White Horse, Nantwich

The Start @ The Eight Farmers, Crewe

THE START - Crewe's high energy Mod / Indie / Ska / Punk band!

Covering songs from The Specials, The Jam, The Clash, UB40, Arctic Monkeys, Rifles, Pigeon Detectives,The Kinks, Courteeners and more...

Mark Tedin @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Artistes International presents Mark Tedin.

Mark covers many genres and era's of music including 1940's to current chart hits - swing, jazz, musical theatre, pop and more!

He has worked extensively throughout the U.K. and abroad in hotels and at corporate events, weddings, bars, clubs and private functions. He has performed at the Gherkin in London and has been a support act for Ken Dodd!

This is a free gig.

The V @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

The V are an outstanding local band that inspire audiences to dance and to keep dancing!

They perform well known classic pop songs with lots of verve and oodles of irresistible groove!

Expect The Killers, Blondie, Oasis, Beatles, Amy Winehouse, The Jam, Stereophonics, KoL, Stones, Abba, Muse, Kasabian, Quo, Artic Monkeys etc...

Black Magic @ The Railway, Nantwich

Black Magic is a three-piece band formed in Summer 2018 out of the breakup of two other bands.

The band has a typical 3 piece setup consisting of guitar, bass and drums and predominantly plays classic or ‘pub’ rock from the likes of Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top and The Eagles, but also has a wide repertoire of songs and styles to suit all tastes. As a result, the band is able to tailor the set to suit each venue varying from classic rock tunes (as mentioned above), to some laid back tunes, blues/blues rock tunes, pop tunes, sing along anthems and more depending on the requirements of the venue, making Black Magic a versatile band capable of pleasing any audience at any venue, anywhere!

The band members pride themselves on their professional approach towards gigs, from performing the music itself, to dealing with venues and audiences on and off the stage, but also conduct themselves with a little tongue in cheek humour here and there, creating an all round entertaining evening for all!

Slug @ The Woodside, Crewe

SLUG - a five-piece outfit covering all genres of classic and modern rock.

Based in Northwich and gathering speed, having played a load of gigs since forming in 2010, they have gained a reputation for entertaining crowds across Cheshire!

Crazy singer, great songs and a passion for playing live music.....

Follow The Trail......!!!

Fat Lip @ The Imperial, Crewe

A tribute to Pop Punk!

Blink-182, Good Charlotte, Green Day, Bowling For Soup, Sum 41 and more!

A 5 piece pop punk covers band playing classic tracks to help you bring back the best years of your life.

Bring on the baggy shorts and skateboards!

Pink Cadillac @ Shavington Club, Shavington

The boys are back in town with some quality 50's and 60's Rock 'n' Roll.
Take a trip back in time with Pink Cadillac to the 50's and 60's and twist the night away!
This band lives for the fact that Rock-n-Roll is here to stay!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

The Pluckers @ The Express, Crewe

King Rock @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

California Blue @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A return to The Cosey for this popular band playing a great mixture of 60's and more recent music. A very entertaining all-round show, not to be missed!

Members free
Non-members and guests £2

Photo Booth Smile @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Dave Nettleton @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Dave Nettleton.

Artist, singer songwriter.
A powerhouse of live inspirational, sawdust and stomp,
An awesome artist

#20’s trad.
#dark Delta
#Folk Americana
#irish stomp and reel

Don't miss this!

The Start @ The Raven, Crewe

THE START - Crewe's high energy Mod / Indie / Ska / Punk band.

Covering songs from The Specials, The Jam, The Clash, UB40, Arctic Monkeys, Rifles, Pigeon Detectives,The Kinks, Courteeners and more...

7.00pm early show.

The Microtones @ The White Horse, Nantwich

6.30pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

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

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Beardsmith @ The Raven, Crewe

The UK No.1 Family Band play an amazing show of classic songs from across the genres.

This multi-vocal and multi-instrumental show will have you dancing! Expect songs from Queen, Bon Jovi, Guns n' Roses, Pink, U2, Journey, Kings Of Leon and much more...!

Jam Night @ The Railway, Nantwich

All acts, guitarists and singers are welcome to get up on stage and show off their talents!

PA, drums, mics and amps provided.

Everyone welcome, performers and spectators.

Hosted by Stephen Robinson and Neil Smith.

Eliza Waters @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

The Pluckers @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

The Pluckers are a Stoke-based duo comprising of Andy (acoustic guitar/vocals/ukulele) and Tony (acoustic guitar/vocals /ukulele/mandolin ) and occasional guest performers.

Formed in 2007 they play regularly far and wide to delighted audiences.

Expect songs from Crowded House, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Zutons, REM, The Kinks, Neil Young, James Taylor, The Eagles, Snow Patrol, The Rutles, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Leadbelly, The Jam, Pink Floyd and more....

Photo Booth Smile @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

" In my wallet with your Photo Booth Smile and I, wearing my water proof jacket " - Maximo Park.

Photo Booth Smile, a female fronted four-piece function band based in Crewe. Expect a wide range of lively cover songs from the past thirty years from artists such as Alanis Morisette, Blondie, Adele to the likes of Cornershop, Pulp, White Stripes, The Killers, Katrina & The Waves plus many many more...

Postcode Envy @ The Woodside, Crewe

Postcode Envy are a 5 piece Funk & Soul covers band based in Merseyside.

Expect hits from Darryl Hall & John Oates, Boz Scaggs, Paul Carrack, Stevie Wonder, Paul Carrack, Bill Withers, Isley Brothers, Ace, Steeley Dan, Luther Van Dross, John Mayer, Bruno Mars, James Brown, Temptations, Doobie Brothers, The Foundations, Michael Jackson, Prince.... That sort of thing...

So Oasis @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

So Oasis are the ultimate Oasis tribute band, based in Stoke on Trent.

Live forever!!

Members £free
Non members/guests £2

Just Hit Town @ The Railway, Nantwich

A return to The Railway for Just Hit Town.

Ex-members of Steamroller, Last Rebel and Oblivion who have played at The Railway regularly over the last few years.

They descrive themselves as a hard rocking, bluesy, psychedelic, 60s/70s band!

Baxter @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Baxter is the musical lovechild of Hayley Strangelove and Paul Senior.

Hayley is something of a local legend, with her direct, powerhouse vocals, evenly matched with a dry wit and infectious guitar style that will leave you open mouthed and wanting more.
Paul brings strong vocal styles from soul, blues and jazz through to big rock anthems. He was also the frontman of the rock band Son Of Shinobi.

Baxter strive to be more than your average covers band, choosing the less obvious songs to deliver a completely different experience that will keep you guessing, and dancing, but more importantly, smiling!

The Dans @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Dodgy Jammers @ The Raven, Crewe

The Dodgy Jammers Band with sensational guitarist Dave Rogers and incredible soulful singer Stephanie Edwards bring their brand of lively soul, Motown and reggae covers to The Raven.

These guys have been setting local Open Mic Night's on fire and are not be missed!

As always, this is a free gig.

9.30pm start.

Celtic Fusion @ Nantwich Civic Hall, Nantwich

Featuring:

An accomplished professional Irish Dancer, performed in Lord of the Dance and Dance of Desire.

X-Factor Finalist Tandie and guitarist Jonathan perform a variety of top hits.

Celtica Irish Dance Company - a local self-funding Irish Dance Team based in Crewe for over 20 years.

Joe Keegan and his band play some top Irish tunes and more! Expect songs from artists such as Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Oasis, Killers etc.

Sponsored by Anns Pantry and Hipswing
In aid of Cancer Research UK

Tumblin' Dice @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

One of the area's premier rock and roll covers bands. Expect Rolling Stones, and much more!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Black Magic @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Simmy And The Poor Boys @ The Railway, Nantwich

Simmy and The Poor Boys are an experienced three piece band playing upbeat music from the 50’s, 60’s to more recent decades.

Their set list contains an eclectic mix of music covering The Rolling Stones to Van Morrison and The Beatles to Slade.

The band members have considerable musical experience, playing music from different styles and genres in numerous popular local bands since the 60’s.

Crawford and Brown @ Shavington Club, Shavington

A welcome return to Shavington for Crawford & Brown.

On stage and set to provide a great night is the fabulous Crawford & Brown, a polished and professional duo featuring outstanding vocals, keyboards and guitar!
They perform material from many different genres including Rock, Blues, Pop etc.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

NSS Band @ The Raven, Crewe

The NSS are probably Crewe's premier party band, rocking for over 20 years, they were a polished act back then and still deliver a cracking, consistent set of 70s soul and disco, with a few newbies thrown in for good measure!

Lead singer Al Dwyer works the crowd effortlessly and just has a simple, comfortable stage presence that lures you in. They've been touring the country for years and it's always great to see them back in Crewe...

Don't miss this free gig!
Early evening show. 7.00pm start.

Claire L Shaw @ The White Horse, Nantwich

6.30pm

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

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

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Ogo Nzeakor @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

Open Mic Night @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe

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

Jim Kirkpatrick of FM, Bernie Marsden Band and Heavy Weather.
Lester Hunt of the Climax Blues Band, Hunter, and Demon.
Stevie Hayes of Nearly Dan and The Barflys.

Together they have forged an exceptional reputation as JLS. Prepare to be impressed!

Three guys with impeccable pedigrees who front their own bands and have considerable reputations as guitarists and vocalists in other highly regarded outfits come together as friends and make up one of the most impressive acoustic trios you are likely to see anywhere.

California Blue @ The Railway, Nantwich

A return to The Railway for this popular band playing a great mixture of 60's and more recent music.

This top, established, classic covers band play authentic versions of hits by The Beatles, Eagles, Travelling Wilburys, Elvis, The Kinks, McCartney, The Stones and more...

A very entertaining all-round show, not to be missed!

Fielding Talks @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Performing hits from artrists such as The Killers, Avicii, Kings Of Leon, Swedish House Mafia, Arctic Monkeys, One Republic, Bastille, Take That, Olly Murs, Oasis, Razorlight, Snow Patrol, RHCP, U2, The Smiths, Kaiser Chiefs and many more…

Artizan @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Vavoom! @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Vavoom! are a three piece Rockabilly / Rock 'n' Roll band fronted by Andy Boote on guitar and vocals, with Stephen Wallace on drums and Chris Large on double bass.

The band uses vintage equipment and 1950's tones to play a varied set of Stray Cats, Elvis, Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent songs mixed together with Jazz, Country, Punk and Indie influences in to give a unique take on popular covers.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

The Start @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

THE START - Crewe's high energy Mod / Indie / Ska / Punk band!

Covering songs from The Specials, The Jam, The Clash, UB40, Arctic Monkeys, Rifles, Pigeon Detectives,The Kinks, Courteeners and more...

Beardsmith @ Shavington Club, Shavington

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

The UK No.1 Family Band play an amazing show of classic songs from across the genres.

This multi-vocal and multi-instrumental show will have you dancing! Expect songs from Queen, Bon Jovi, Guns n' Roses, Pink, U2, Journey, Kings Of Leon and much more...!

£20 per ticket. Includes meal.

Free At Last @ The Railway, Nantwich

Free at Last were formed in 1982 under the name Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam featured three of the current members, Jak (guitar/vocals), Shane (guitar) and Mick (drums) until Dave joined on bass in 1994.

Uncle Sam's set contained a few original songs plus covers by such classic acts as ZZ Top, Pat Travers and of course Free. All the guys in the band have always had a great passion for the music of Free, so in 1996 when deciding to create a tribute there was only one choice who it would be.

Since then they have gone from strength to strength headlining at Bill Flynn's Free Convention and playing many of the top venues around the country, universally agreed to be the best Free and Bad Company tribute around.

With the original Bad Company reforming to promote their Anthology 2cd set, Paul Rodgers releasing solo albums and joining Queen as their singer for a world tour, it only serves to prove sustained interest in what the band are trying to recreate.

So for a show of 70's style red hot blues influenced, soul stealing ROCK the choice must be FREE AT LAST!

Electro 80's @ Nantwich Civic Hall, Nantwich

SOLD OUT

Lee Tyson as Elvis @ The Woodside, Crewe

Elvis is in the building in the form of tribute act Lee Tyson.

Expect all those classic Elvis hits and more!

"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over"
Elvis Aaron Presley

Slug @ The Express, Crewe

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

The Sensational Ball And Chain Gang Band @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Classic rock covers band, playing songs from the likes of Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, The Who, Queen, The Rolling Stones and many more - and maybe the odd original track too!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Break The Record (Unplugged) @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

An unplugged show from this professional function band.

Expect a big mix of classic sing along songs!

The band are looking forward to the singing, dancing and drinking!

KaTo & JoE @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe

Superb acoustic duo play a rocking acoustic indie and pop covers set with stunning harmonies and percussion, including songs from:

Jimi Hendrix, CCR, Chilli Peppers, Green Day, Damien Rice, Nirvana, The La's, Eagle Eye Cherry, Avicii, White Stripes, The Killers, Johnny Cash, James, Oasis etc...

Diamonds And Ducks @ The White Horse, Nantwich