Crewe and District Gig Guide

Todd Edwards @ Piste, Sandbach

Malpractice @ The Railway, Nantwich

Malpractice are a bunch of forty-somethings from Stoke who really should know better!

Their high energy feelgood inspired R'n B takes you back to the pre-Punk Pub rock scene of 1975.

28 songs 90 minutes, If you don't like the one they are playing there is another one coming along in 3 minutes time…

A little Malpractice never hurt anyone!

Beam @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Derailed @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

The Vanz @ Radway Green Social Club, Alsager

Members £free
Non-members £1.00

Baxter @ The Red Lion, Winsford

The Sound Party @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A debut at The Cosey for The Sound Party, a three-piece Rock, Pop and Indie group from Staffordshire.

Members:
Ant - Guitar & Vocals
Ash - Bass & Vocals
James Lovett - Drums

"We are the "The Sound Party!!" a 3 piece Party band from Stafford-shire. Rock, Pop,Indie,Classics and Chart music. Dance-able tunes...!"

Member £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Local Boy @ The Fox, Elworth

Stereophonics tribute

Rhythm Of The Dance @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

This incredible live show creates a new era in Irish entertainment, featuring world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, and the handsome Young Irish Tenors, an array of the most talented, gifted cast who keep audiences wowed all over the world.

The show continues to evolve thanks to the constant striving for perfection by its producer, “Rhythm of the Dance” celebrates a renewed vigour in Irish culture, embracing traditional and current to the ancient SeanNos dance style. Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish Step Dance shows on tour, by critics, audiences, and millions of fans around the world.

Tickets: £26.50, Concessions: £25, Groups 8+: £20

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fees. Fee-free booking for Premiere Card Members; Groups of 8+ please call 01270 368 242 to buy fee-free.

Guido @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach

Guido are a professional acoustic group who fuse together slick guitar playing with punchy vocals and stomping rhythm.

With Steve's soft yet gritty soul voice and Paul's eclectic smooth tones, Guido are a force to be reckoned with!

Whatever the audience or type of event - Guido have the sounds to get you going....

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

The Rockets @ The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Sandbach Rock and Pop Festival @ Sandbach Rugby Club, Sandbach

Four top tributes -

The Police Force
Totally Taylor
Just Glynne
Definitely Mightbe

plus -

Shakermaker
Green Bullet
The Josh Walker Band

2.30 - 11.15pm

Advance tickets
£20
£8 kids (5-13)
£36 family (2+2)

On the day
£24
£10 kids

Smoking Guns @ The White Horse, Nantwich

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

Joe Forshaw @ Piste, Sandbach

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

Music and Comedy event @ 13 Club, Alsager

With Steve Rossi and Rob Greenwood.

Rebecca Holland @ The Limes, Sandbach

ReMinds @ The Raven, Crewe

ReMinds are a 5-piece Simple Minds tribute and 80's cover band from Northwich.

This is a free gig. 9pm start.

Vinefest @ The Vine, Shavington

Slingshot
Tumblin' Dice
J.L.S. (Electric)
Delta Waves

From 12.30pm

Vanessa Bebbington @ The Horseshoe, Crewe

Fazz & Chris @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Soul Amigos @ The Raven, Crewe

SoulAmigos are a 4 piece functions and party band based in the North West of England, playing Soul, Motown, Stax, Disco and much more.

The band comprises of members of the famous "Stax Of Soul" band, that finally split at the end of 2011 after 27 years, and includes most importantly, the effervescent frontman and lead vocalist "Memphis Soul Stu".

Featuring lead vocals & 3 part backing vocals, guitar, bass, and keyboards/drums, they perform an extensive range of music from the era of soul, Motown & Stax to keep you on the dancefloor!

Don't miss this early evening show. 7.00pm start.

Sam Hardy as Amy Winehouse @ The Eight Farmers, Crewe

Truly the voice of her generation.. Amy was both a talent and inspiration rarely seen and never matched .. Almost impossible to recreate .. Almost

6.00pm early evening show.

Baznguitar @ Piste, Sandbach

2pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Dionne Giorgino @ The Broughton Arms, Haslington

Dionne Giorgino -

Dionne is a beautiful singer who does a wide mixture of song styles like Motown, Soul, Dance, Pop to name a few, making her show enjoyable for all ages.

She is a sure fire crowd pleaser and you can guaranteed a great night.

Singing live from 7:30pm.

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 Callum Wright and Stephen Robinson.

7pm start

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Acoustic Open Mic @ The King's Lock, Middlewich

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

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Elephant, Shavington

Nick Steed @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Human Industrial Wake @ De Bees, Winsford

£3

Jam Night @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Bethany Kate @ The Wheatsheaf, Sandbach

Jazz Trio @ Piste, Sandbach

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...!

Andy Bennett @ Piste, Sandbach

Vavoom! @ The Railway, Nantwich

High-octane rock ’n’ rollers Vavoom! have built up a strong following during the past 10 years or so, and have become known for delivering a fast-paced set of tunes spanning a number of decades.

Their style could be described as having a rock ’n’ roll core peppered with swing and jazz. They promise a high-octane set of rockabilly tunes inspired by The Stray Cats, early Elvis and the Brian Setzer Orchestra.

A career highlight for them was being asked by Sir Bob Geldof to support his band at the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival in 2002.

The band was formed by guitarist Andy Boote aka Booty.
Vince ‘The Viper’ Whitmore was added as drummer, and the final recruit was Chris Large, Peter Wilson auctioneer by day and double-slap bassist by night.

Together they bring sets of hot rod rock ’n’ roll and rockabilly delivered in style on demonic drums, banging double bass and growling Gretsch guitar.

Booty remains humble on the band’s broad appeal - “If it’s done right, everyone likes it,” he said; “It’s got an energy and enthusiasm that has got lost somewhere. People have forgotten how to play that style of music or it’s ended up underground.”

9.00pm

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!

The Dans @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Byte @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

From Stoke-on-Trent, a classic rock band covering everything from The Sweet to Brian Adams, AC/DC, ZZ Top, Queen, The Cult, Ozzy, Spencer Davies, Kiss, Whitesnake, Gary Moore and much, much, more...

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Carl Harris @ Piste, Sandbach

Photo Booth Smile @ Crewe Town Centre, Crewe

+ Tim Lee

1.00pm

Casino @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach

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….

Free gig
9ish start

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Steve Maguire @ The Limes, Sandbach

Green Bullet @ The Imperial, Crewe

Green Bullet are a Cheshire based band covering a wide range of rock and much more. Expect stonking good tunes and a great evening out!

The band have many years of live musical experience between them. They came together early in 2013 with the aim of forming a band that allowed them all to play the music which they love and to put together an entertaining and varied set.

They play a high energy mix of covers to suit all tastes with influences ranging from punk through to blues and rock and including artists such as The Cult, Stereophonics, Thin Lizzy, Primal Scream, The Cure, The Doors, The Undertones, Lenny Kravitz, Billy Idol, Lynyrd Skynyrd, T-Rex and many more.

The Sound Party @ The Raven, Crewe

A welcome return to The Raven for The Sound Party, a three-piece Rock, Pop and Indie group from Staffordshire, playing hits from the 60's to the present day.

Ant - Guitar & Vocals
Ash - Bass & Vocals
James - Drums

Photo Booth Smile @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

" 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.

Members £free
Non members/guests £2

Honey Don't @ Shavington Club, Shavington

This is vintage Rock 'n' Roll, just how it should be played!

The band has been up and running for just a year or so, with members from Matlock, Nottingham and Crewe.

They play some well-known numbers but also play some stuff that doesn't get heard very often, like Tommy Steele's 'Rock With The Caveman' and 'Brand New Cadillac' by Vince Taylor, through to the more well-known songs like Jerry Lee Lewis' 'Whole Lotta Shakin Goin' On'.

They guarantee to get the audience up on their feet for a night they will remember!

9.00pm
Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Artizan @ The Eight Farmers, Crewe

Artizan are a 5 piece band from Crewe.

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 Gabriel, The Foo Fighters, Duran Duran, Kings Of Leon, Train, Stereophonics and Clapton.

Brazen @ The Railway, Nantwich

If you enjoy songs by :- AC/DC, Foo Fighters, Golden Earing, Jethro Tull, Judas Priest, Led Zepplin, Nickelback, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Skin, System of a Down, The Cult, Thin Lizzy, Van Halen & Velvet Revolver then this is the place to be!!!

W2 @ The Fox, Elworth

Blind Summit Blues @ The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Cal Mac @ Piste, Sandbach

2pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

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

Mr Moo And His New Shoes @ The Raven, Crewe

Mister Moo & His New Shoes are a vibrant modern party band that perform Ska & Reggae classics and give popular party hits a ska & reggae twist.

Their show is upbeat, sing-along, dance-along, drink-along, non-stop, floor-filling and feel-good. The band perform all over the UK at festivals, holiday resorts, weddings, private parties, corporate functions, clubs and pubs, including regular appearances at Butlin's Ultimate 80s Weekends alongside acts such as ABC, Bad Manners, Go West, Alexander O'Neale, The Beat & The Blow Monkeys.

Pop meets ska & reggae!

7.00pm early show

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Acoustic Singaround Session @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

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

Open Mic Night @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Folk Night @ The Hawk, Haslington

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Narrowboat, Middlewich

Our House @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

From the writer of smash hits Calendar Girls and Kinky Boots comes the feel good, Olivier Award-winning MADNESS musical, OUR HOUSE.

On the night of Joe’s 16th birthday, a split-second decision forces him to choose between himself and his heart. As two very different paths unfold before him, the consequences of that choice will change his life forever.

Starring Deena Payne, Emmerdale's Viv Hope, and George Sampson, winner of 2008 Britain’s Got Talent, and set to a score of MADNESS hits including “It Must Be Love”, “House of Fun”, “Baggy Trousers” and “Our House”, this hilarious, high energy musical will have you singing and dancing in the aisles…Welcome to the house of fun!

Produced by Immersion Theatre Company (Journey’s End) and Damien Tracey Productions (Little Shop of Horrors)

Age Guidance: 12+ with parental discretion (contains some strong language and adult themes)

Stalls / Circle: £27.50
Rear Stalls: £25.50
Gallery: £23.50
Boxes (minimum 4 tickets): £18.50
Groups 10+: £20.00
Concessions: £2 off
Premiere Card: Half Price tickets on Thursday Evening

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fees. Fee-free booking for Premiere Card Members; Groups of 8+ please call 01270 368 242 to buy fee-free.

Performances:
Thursday 10th - 7.30pm
Friday 11th - 7.30pm
Saturday 12th - 2.30pm matinee and 7.30pm

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

Bethany Kate @ The Wheatsheaf, Sandbach

Jaie Lupton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Jim Kirkpatrick @ The Railway, Nantwich

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

Jim has been the lead guitarist with legendary British classic rock band FM since 2008 appearing on the recent albums 'Metropolis', 'Rockville' and 'Rockville 2' also co-writing the bands UK radio hits 'Hollow', 'Bring Back Yesterday', 'Crave', 'Better Late Than Never' and 'Story Of My Life' all of which were playlisted on BBC Radio 2. 'Crosstown Train', 'Bad Addiction', 'Better Late Than Never', 'Cold Hearted' and 'Runaway Train' have all been playlisted on Planet Rock. FM have toured the UK and Europe over the last seven years playing at some of the worlds biggest and most prestigious rock festivals and have also supported some of the biggest names in music.

As well as releasing his own album 'Changed Priorities' in 2006, Jim has played guitar for singer/songwriter Thea Gilmore on-and-off since 2003 and toured Europe and the USA with her extensively as well as appearing on many of her albums.

Jim has also been onstage right-hand man to former Whitesnake guitarist and hit songwriter Bernie Marsden since 2006 recently collaborating with him and several members of the late Rory Gallagher's band on a tribute to the legendary Irish guitarist.

Jim has performed all over the world and appeared at major festivals including Download, V 2004, Graspop, T In The Park, Sweden Rock, Cropredy and the Calgary Folk Festival.

He is currently the touring guitarist with Status Quo's John 'Rhino' Edwards' band - Rhino's Revenge.

Goya @ De Bees, Winsford

£3

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

James Ball @ Piste, Sandbach

Beardsmith @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Since the band started, Beardsmith have aimed to be the very best they can be, which is the thought that is behind every live performance and every song they write and record. They are currently traveling the length and breadth of the country performing to packed venues of all shapes and sizes as well as writing and recording.
The music they write is a mixture of all the types of music that they love, which includes the driving guitars of the big American rock bands mixed with the vocals of bands like Queen, plus a hint of Brit rock and a flavour of bands like Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Open Mic @ The Vine, Shavington

Our House @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

From the writer of smash hits Calendar Girls and Kinky Boots comes the feel good, Olivier Award-winning MADNESS musical, OUR HOUSE.

On the night of Joe’s 16th birthday, a split-second decision forces him to choose between himself and his heart. As two very different paths unfold before him, the consequences of that choice will change his life forever.

Starring Deena Payne, Emmerdale's Viv Hope, and George Sampson, winner of 2008 Britain’s Got Talent, and set to a score of MADNESS hits including “It Must Be Love”, “House of Fun”, “Baggy Trousers” and “Our House”, this hilarious, high energy musical will have you singing and dancing in the aisles…Welcome to the house of fun!

Produced by Immersion Theatre Company (Journey’s End) and Damien Tracey Productions (Little Shop of Horrors)

Age Guidance: 12+ with parental discretion (contains some strong language and adult themes)

Stalls / Circle: £27.50
Rear Stalls: £25.50
Gallery: £23.50
Boxes (minimum 4 tickets): £18.50
Groups 10+: £20.00
Concessions: £2 off
Premiere Card: Half Price tickets on Thursday Evening

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fees. Fee-free booking for Premiere Card Members; Groups of 8+ please call 01270 368 242 to buy fee-free.

Performances:
Thursday 10th - 7.30pm
Friday 11th - 7.30pm
Saturday 12th - 2.30pm matinee and 7.30pm

Open Mic @ The Fox, Elworth

The Jem @ The Flying Lady, Crewe

Neverate @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A return to The Cosey for this rock covers band.

Expect covers from the 60's right through to present day.

Thin Lizzy, The Rolling Stones, Stereophonics and Blackberry Smoke to name a few.


Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Kath & Adam from Vinyl Overdrive @ The Duke Of Bridgewater, Crewe

Photo Booth Smile @ The Bridge Inn, Crewe

Joe Forshaw @ Piste, Sandbach

The Band-Its @ Railway Hotel, Nantwich

A debut at The Railway for The Band-Its.

This is Charlie from The Jalepeños' new band.

Get your rock n' Punk n' roll tartan parallels on for a raw interpretation of 70's hellraisin' tunes including The Clash, The Stranglers, Motorhead, Sex Pistols, T Rex, Slade!

Malpractice @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Millhouse @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach

A four-piece Indie, Rock, Punk and Grunge band from Cheshire.

Expect Foos, Killers, Sex Pistols, Muse, Nirvana, Jet, KoL, Sabbath, Kula Shaker, Blur, Oasis, Radiohead, Bryan Adams, Coldplay, Clash, Rainbow, Undertones, Stereophonics, Snow Patrol, RHCP, Feeder, Buzzcocks, Kaisers, Puddle Of Mud, U2, Stiltskin, The Who, Artic Monkeys, Queen, The Jam, Motorhead, Police....

You get the idea!

The Purpletones @ The Limes, Sandbach

SWaY @ The Eight Farmers, 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.

Paul Gibson 70's show @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Paul Gibson brings his tribute show packed with different decades of hits. Expect to hear classics from artists such as Marc Bolan, Bowie , Slade, Sweet, Showaddywaddy, Queen, Mud, 10CC, Sparks etc. A wonderful mix of Pop and Glam Rock from all eras!
If you are up for a party this is an amazing night!

Members £ free
Non-members and guests £2

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Tumblin' Dice @ The Raven, Crewe

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

Casino @ Shavington Club, Shavington

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….


9.00pm start.
Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Baxter @ The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Our House @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

From the writer of smash hits Calendar Girls and Kinky Boots comes the feel good, Olivier Award-winning MADNESS musical, OUR HOUSE.

On the night of Joe’s 16th birthday, a split-second decision forces him to choose between himself and his heart. As two very different paths unfold before him, the consequences of that choice will change his life forever.

Starring Deena Payne, Emmerdale's Viv Hope, and George Sampson, winner of 2008 Britain’s Got Talent, and set to a score of MADNESS hits including “It Must Be Love”, “House of Fun”, “Baggy Trousers” and “Our House”, this hilarious, high energy musical will have you singing and dancing in the aisles…Welcome to the house of fun!

Produced by Immersion Theatre Company (Journey’s End) and Damien Tracey Productions (Little Shop of Horrors)

Age Guidance: 12+ with parental discretion (contains some strong language and adult themes)

Stalls / Circle: £27.50
Rear Stalls: £25.50
Gallery: £23.50
Boxes (minimum 4 tickets): £18.50
Groups 10+: £20.00
Concessions: £2 off
Premiere Card: Half Price tickets on Thursday Evening

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fees. Fee-free booking for Premiere Card Members; Groups of 8+ please call 01270 368 242 to buy fee-free.

Performances:
Thursday 10th - 7.30pm
Friday 11th - 7.30pm
Saturday 12th - 2.30pm matinee and 7.30pm

Off The Shelf @ Railway Hotel, Nantwich

Off The Shelf are a popular Crewe based 5 piece rock/pop covers band

Known for their great sound and on stage dynamic, Off The Shelf have become a firm favourite with local venues performing everything from Bryan Adams to Stereophonics with a little Bruce Springsteen and Cheap Trick thrown in the mix (Check out their Proclaimers/T-rex mash-up!!!).

9pm start

Joe Forshaw @ Piste, Sandbach

Soul N Motion @ The Raven, Crewe

Soul N Motion - The ultimate party band!

Soul N Motion are a six piece funk & soul wedding and party band from Birmingham playing a wide range of classic and modern soul & funk songs.

7.00pm start.

Jack Woodward @ Piste, Sandbach

2.00pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

California Blue + Artizan @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

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

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Ogo Nzeakor @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Cal Ruddy @ De Bees, Winsford

£3

Kieran Acoustic Duo @ Piste, Sandbach

Bethany Kate @ The Wheatsheaf, Sandbach

Pastry Shoes @ The Narrowboat, Middlewich

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 Callum Wright and Stephen Robinson.

9pm start

Joe Forshaw @ Piste, Sandbach

Hollywood Nites @ The White Horse, Nantwich

ReMinds @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

ReMinds:

"We are a 5-piece Simple Minds tribute, and mostly 80's cover band from Northwich,Cheshire. and we have been together since April 2016."

Expect songs from -

A Flock of Seagulls, Bryan Adams, Coldplay, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Fiction Factory, Foo Fighters, Gary Numan, INXS, Joy Division, Oasis, Pink Floyd, Psychedelic Furs, REM, Soft Cell, Spandau Ballet, Split Enz, Stone Roses, Talk Talk, Tears for Fears, The Arctic Monkeys, The Cult, The Human League, The Stranglers and, of course, Simple Minds!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

The Mad Dog Davies Band @ The Railway, Nantwich

Mad Dog Bryn Davies brings his band of Rock 'n' Roll renegades to The Railway to play some of their own brand of Country, Blues and Rock 'n' Roll.

Expect drums, bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo, lap steel and anything else they can get our hands on!

Alan Triggs @ Piste, Sandbach

Indecision @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach

A sensational five piece function band playing great music to dance to. Music from 60's right up to the present day. Pretenders, Duffy, Blondie, Cockney Rebel, the Motown greats, Fratellis, The Killers and the list goes on.....

Indecision play something for everyone. Lead vocals are provided by the superbly silky smooth voice of Silvana, ably assisted on lead guitar by Mike Warrillow, Malc Oldham on drums and Jeff and Paul on keys and bass. Whatever the occasion, Indecision will give you a night to remember. Guaranteed to 'get the party started'! You won't be disappointed!

Blackmoon Lake @ The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Photo Booth Smile @ Queens Park, Crewe

Time tbc

Off The Shelf @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Off The Shelf are a popular Crewe based 5 piece rock/pop covers band

Known for their great sound and on stage dynamic, Off The Shelf have become a firm favourite with local venues performing everything from Bryan Adams to Stereophonics with a little Bruce Springsteen and Cheap Trick thrown in the mix (Check out their Proclaimers/T-rex mash-up!!!).

8.30pm start
Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Sam Lyon @ The Limes, Sandbach

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Family Fun Day @ Queens Park, Crewe

3.00pm Green Bullet
5.00pm The Start

Slug @ The Railway, Nantwich

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......!!!

Rob Wheeler @ The Fox, Elworth

Beatles tribute

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

Afterglow @ The Rising Sun Vaults, Crewe

Le Funk @ The Raven, Crewe

A popular Manchester based function band playing covers of classic pop, funk, soul and disco hits, who provide unbeatable quality with a dancefloor driven repertoire honed through years of playing weddings, birthdays, festivals, corporate events and clubs.

This is an early evening show. 7.00pm start.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

James Ball @ Piste, Sandbach

2.00pm

NSS Band @ The Imperial, 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...


6.00pm start.

Hayley Strangelove @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Acoustic Singaround Session @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

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

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

Unplugged sing-around @ The Vine, Shavington

James Ball @ Piste, Sandbach

Baby Brave @ De Bees, Winsford

£3

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Nick Steed @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Bethany Kate @ The Wheatsheaf, Sandbach

The Jem @ The Duke Of Bridgewater, Crewe

The Hit Men @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

For a night of live music that gets people up on their feet and will have people talking on the night and long after the event, then check out The HitMen, a band that not only can play a great variety of fantastic tunes but delivers them in a unique and truly awesome way.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Baxter @ The Globe, Nantwich

Joe Forshaw @ Piste, Sandbach

The G-Men @ Railway Hotel, Nantwich

This is a free entry gig.

The G Men are a trio of musicians from the South of England who came together to celebrate their love for the music and songs of the incomparable Rory Gallagher.

A perfect start to the 6th Nantwich Rory Gallagher Festival!

This is a free entry gig.

(Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are available -
Early Bird tickets priced at £35.00 (weekend) or £20.00 per day are available at a discount from:

ticketsource.co.uk

Tickets will also be available on the door, priced at £40.00 (weekend) or £25.00 per day).

This Friday event is a free entry gig.

Stepping Lane @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Elvis by Jason Dale @ The White Lion (Ford Lane), Crewe

Jason Dale has been performing his tribute to the King, Elvis Presley, for some years now and has built an excellent reputation around the globe as arguably the best in the business.

With a voice that most Elvis stylists would die for, together with costume changes and every move that mimics the King makes you truly believe you are watching Elvis himself!

The Start @ The Eight Farmers, Crewe

The Start!!

The Start band members - Graeme Malam (vocals / trumpet), Tony Tweats (bass guitar), Nathan Tweats (lead guitar), Adam Tweats (rhythm guitar) and Charlie Skellhorn (drums). Covering songs from The Jam, Rifles, Pigeon Detectives, Specials, Courteeners, Clash, Kinks Arctic Monkeys, Bad Manners, plus many more.

Expect a packed venue for this excellent high energy mod/indie/punk band.

Bringing On Back The 60's - The New Amen Corner @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

The hottest ticket in town has just arrived at Crewe Lyceum!

Bringing On Back The 60’s starring The New Amen Corner with very special guests 60’s icon’s Mike Pender from The Searchers and Mike A’Abo from Manfred Man.

Join them for a fantastic evening with Europe’s leading 60s revivalists, as they perform 2 hours of the million selling hits from the most prolific decade in musical history!

Tickets: £22.00

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fees. Fee-free booking for Premiere Card Members; Groups of 8+ please call 01270 368 242 to buy fee-free.

Mindfest III @ The Box, Crewe

Two day music and arts festival right here in Crewe, to raise money and awareness for Northstaffs and UK Mind for better mental health.

Further details coming soon...

TILL THE FALL
FLUX
PHOTOBOOTH SMILE
JOE SYMES AND THE LOVING KIND
HAYLEY STRANGELOVE
DRIVE
CYNICAL CITIZENS
RIVERS AND KID
+ LOADS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Crawford and Brown @ Shavington Club, Shavington

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.

8.30pm
Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Mindfest III @ The Box, Crewe

Two day music and arts festival right here in Crewe, to raise money and awareness for Northstaffs and UK Mind for better mental health.

Further details coming soon...

TILL THE FALL
FLUX
PHOTOBOOTH SMILE
JOE SYMES AND THE LOVING KIND
HAYLEY STRANGELOVE
DRIVE
CYNICAL CITIZENS
RIVERS AND KID
+ LOADS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Carl Harris @ Piste, Sandbach

Olly Murs tribute @ The Four Eagles , Crewe

Revamp @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

ReVamp are a five piece covers band from Cheshire. The line up is Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Sax and Drums.

The current line up came together in January 2014. All the band members are experienced musicians having played in other bands before. At the start of the year Claire joined the band having moved from York to Chester and at the same time Tracey decided to join as though she had played in big bands she had not played in a "rock n roll" band. Claire is a great singer and with the support of Tracey providing backing vocals and sax, the band was really able to think about playing covers in their own style. The emphasis being to try to find music that was good to dance to and also good to listen to and to avoid too many cliche numbers. With the tight guitar work of Nick, solid drums of Martin, and steady bass of Keith the new Revamp has started making its mark and have been well received with their mixture of funky rock and blues.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Sonic Tapestry @ The Railway, Nantwich

Sonic Tapestry bring you a show of Progressive Rock featuring the Music of Rush, Genesis, E.L.P, Pink Floyd, Focus, Mountain, Jethro Tull, Uriah Heep, Marillion, Yes, Sonic Tapestry and more...

Sonic Tapestry are an original progressive rock band from Cheshire, featuring Steve Forster, Giles Ashley, John Byrne and Sean Byrne.

Their album is due out soon!

The Broadcasters @ The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Blackmoon Lake @ The Raven, Crewe

Blackmoon Lake from Stoke are a 'rocky blues / prog rock trio.

Expect Led Zep, Free, John Mayall, Focus, John Mayer, Stones, Bowie, Bad Company, Deep Purple, Peter Green, Pink Floyd, Cream, Joe Bonamassa, Tom Petty, The Doors, Santana, Thin Lizzy and more....

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Family Fun Day @ The Limes, Sandbach

Feat.
Chris Tavener
Sam Lyon
Conor Thackray
Steve McGuire
and more...

Lucy Cross @ The Woodside, Crewe

Family fun day event starts at noon.

The Jem @ The Hop Pole, Crewe

Photo Booth Smile @ The Globe, Nantwich

Baznguitar @ Piste, Sandbach

2.00pm

Myles @ The Imperial, Crewe

A solo acoustic show from Winsford based Myles at The Imp, playing popular tunes from all decades with plenty of Indie and Britpop...

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Little Miss Motown @ The Broughton Arms, Haslington

Little Miss Motown -

Billie Dee takes the huge hits of soul and Motown and combines it with her experience in the fabulous showbands to create a knockout performance.

Billie Dee has fabulous voice and a personality to match.

Always a huge hit when she comes to The Broughton Arms.

Singing live from 7:30pm

Artizan @ The Raven, Crewe

Artizan are a 5 piece band from Crewe.

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 Gabriel, The Foo Fighters, Duran Duran, Kings Of Leon, Train, Stereophonics and Clapton.

+ ReMinds

Brass Monkees @ The Raven, Crewe

Brass Monkees - An eight-piece Funk and Soul Party band based in Cheshire.

Chris Davies - Alt Sax
Steve (lil red) Atherton - Trumpet
Chris Langford - Trombone
Steve Hickson - Guitar
Jackie Hughes - Vocals
Mike Machin - Drums
John Wheater - Vocals
Joe Hilton - Bass

This is a 5pm early show.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Boughey Arms, Audley

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

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Jonathan Kent @ 13 Club, Alsager

Nostalgia night
£3 adv, £4 otd.

Sarah Miller & Dan Machin @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

James Ball @ Piste, Sandbach

The Tone Junkies @ The Cheshire Cat, Nantwich

Bethany Kate @ The Wheatsheaf, Sandbach

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

JLS are an acoustic guitar/vocal trio featuring members of FM, Climax Blues Band and Nearly Dan playing a mixture of styles.


Jim Kirkpatrick (FM/Bernie Marsden),

Les Hunt (Climax Blues Band/Hunter/Demon)

Steve Hayes (Nearly Dan/Barflys).


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.

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, The Barflys.

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


On stage at 9pm

FREE admission!

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Beardsmith @ The Raven, Crewe

Beardsmith are a six piece family band from Cheshire, consisting of Neil, four sons, Graham, Gary, Ged, Gil and one sister, Alice.

The band have been together for 12 years, firstly as a 4 piece, which included Neil, Graham, Gary, and Ged, and then changed to a 6 piece in 2011. Even though Gil does not appear at every show he is still a permanent member of the band.

Since the band started, Beardsmith have aimed to be the very best they can be, which is the thought that is behind every live performance and every song they write and record. They are currently traveling the length and breadth of the country performing to packed venues of all shapes and sizes as well as writing and recording.

The music they write is a mixture of all the types of music that they love, which includes the driving guitars of the big American rock bands mixed with the vocals of bands like Queen, plus a hint of Brit rock and a flavour of bands like Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles.

Open Mic Night @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe

The Giant Dwarfs @ The Imperial, Crewe

The Giant Dwarfs, a cover band, based in Sandbach, Cheshire playing a mix of everything.

Fun, punchy and entertaining, playing a wide range of alternative rock and blues covers including numbers by the Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, The Strypes, The Coral, The Cult, Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Gary Moore, Sex Pistols, The Frattelis and many, many more.

Band Members
David Jack - guitar & founder
Stuart Walton - vocals
Jeff Ikin - drums
Carl Paisley - lead guitar
Mctavish Pearce - bass & vocals