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

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.

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

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...!

Jonathan Kent @ 13 Club, Alsager

Nostalgia night
£3 adv, £4 otd.

Open Mic Night @ Ebenezer's, Nantwich

Open Mic Night @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe

Diamonds And Ducks @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

In light of the changes in personnel within camp Humbucker and the arrival of front man Mr David Shaw, the guys have also dragged their policies into the modern day by becoming an equal opportunity employer!

To mark such an occasion, Mutha Humbucker were pleased to announce the arrival of the long awaited Step Mutha Humbucker featuring the very talented Ms. Sammy G on vocals - and now rebranded as Diamonds And Ducks!

SMH first appeared together some years ago now as a one off alternative show and at the Nantwich Jazz & Blues festival which on the night seemed to gel and work quite nicely.
The guys approached Sammy to get this act off the ground again - this has affected man banter in the van but not affected the show!!!

The dials continue to be cranked to 11 but with a brand new set to entertain the masses, expect tracks from Queen & Tina Turner to Pat Benatar & Pink.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Walkway @ The Railway, Nantwich

Following the success of opening for Status Quo, The Darkness, Black Stone Cherry, Slade, Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Eric Martin (Mr Big), Graham Bonnet (Rainbow); Walkway’s distinct vocals, jaw dropping solos and solid rhythm section have created a huge buzz and gained the band the reputation as one of the UK’s best unsigned rock bands.

Touring extensively, including shows in Europe, three successful album releases, plus national airplay on BBC Radio 2, Walkway have a huge national fan-base.

"Really enjoyed it, loved the energy you guys had. You boys are annoyingly good!" - Rick Parfitt & Francis Rossi (Status Quo)

“I actually felt like I was at your show…” - Dan Hawkins (The Darkness)

“You guys have got a very bright future ahead of you” - Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry)

"I would love to have Walkway out on tour with us. You're a great rock and roll band that are going places. I'm your biggest fan" - Eric Martin (Mr Big)

Simon Ore @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Simon performs a high energy Rock n Roll show with songs by all sorts of artists from T-Rex to Blur, Michael Buble to Michael Jackson, Queen to The Killers...

The Coldplayer @ The Woodside, Crewe

Prepare to be amazed by the most accurate tribute to Coldplay yet!

Coldplayer is a celebration to one of the greatest bands of our time, they have performed the most authentic tribute show there has been all over the world to huge audiences.
Now you can experience the full band sound in a solo performance, Seth plays the keys, guitar and sings live accompanied with a fully produced and recorded backing band.

The Start @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

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

Comprising Graeme on vocals / trumpet / harmonica, Tony on bass/backing vocals, Adam on rhythm guitar, Nathan on lead guitar and Nige on drums.

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

Electro 80's + Kazoo (Yazoo tribute) @ The Crosville Club, Crewe

£10

White Eskimo @ The Railway, Nantwich

White Eskimo have been playing their style of pop punk since their early High School days.

With influences ranging from Blink-182 to Beethoven these four lads have really found their own sound. Will (vocals/guitar), Alex (drums), Marcus (guitar) and Rob (Bbass) have all been playing music since they can remember. The lads released their debut EP ‘’100X’’ in 2014 which they recorded with James Lewis (Sunset Sons, Artic Monkeys, Rudimental) and have since released the single ‘’Game Time’’ with a music video.

In April 2016 the boys went on tour to the USA. They played for the global music showcase MUSEXPO and Global Rock Summit and played at some of the most famous venues in LA like Whiskey A Go Go and Viper Room. ‘It was just so, so cool playing in LA’ says Alex.
‘We met Gene Simmons and the rest of Kiss whilst we were rehearsing in LA and he tried to impersonate our accents - he was terrible at it!’’ Yeah but not as cool as when Fergie (Black Eyed Peas) asked if I could be hers for the day’ boasts Will!

After coming back from the USA, strings of shows and festivals, the boys have been busy in the recording studio working hard on recording their new material. With bags of new tracks to be released and music videos ready to be premiered, 2019 is going to be a very busy and exciting time for White Eskimo!

Chris Richie + Dean Stansby @ Nantwich Road Social Club (The NUR), Crewe

Malpractice @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Pete Robinson @ Off The Rails, Crewe

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Nantwich Arts Day @ Nantwich Civic Hall, Nantwich

A special concert featuring vocal and instrumental groups - and also soloists - from local schools and academies. Showcasing some of the best young singers and musicians in Nantwich.

6.30 - 8.30pm.
Tickets £5.00 from Nantwich Civic Hall and Bloom, Pillory Street.

Stated Quo @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

PREMIER Status Quo tribute act Stated Quo play at The Cosey.

The boys have won over the legions by faithfully recreating the heavier side of the rock legends’ music.

Fans can rock out to those classic hits of the 70s and 80s as well as very rarely or never played album tracks and B-sides.

Anthems sure to be included are Down Down, Whatever You Want and Rockin’ All Over The World.

Members £free. Non-members £2.00

Dave Mann @ Nantwich Road Social Club (The NUR), Crewe

Glamstar @ The Raven, Crewe

Glamstar are -

Adrian Marx - Lead Vocals/Bass
Alex Leventhal - Guitar/Lead Vocals
Paul Dunstan - Drums

A 3-piece band performing Glam greats from the 70's!

This is an early evening show, 7.00pm start.

FootSteps @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe

Great local acoustic trio oozing with talent, playing a range of pop, rock and indie covers.

4.00pm.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

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.

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

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Elephant, Shavington

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...!

Jam Night @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Open Mic with Neil Smith @ Beer Dock, Crewe

Open Mic Night @ Ebenezer's, Nantwich

Acoustic Open Mic @ The King's Lock, Middlewich

Mutha Humbucker @ The Raven, Crewe

Expect the dials to be turned up to 11 and prepare yourselves for a night of rock classics. With tunes from Whitesnake, Iron Maiden, Motley Cruë, AC/DC, Thunder and many others, Mutha Humbucker's energetic stage presence will have you on your feet with your air guitar all night long!

The Moon Reivers @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

Based in Cheshire, the Moon Reivers deliver solid acoustic rock and roll!

Deepsnake @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer for this Classic Rock Band.

Composed of a group of inspirational musicians and skillful performers, the artists behind Deepsnake have earned their reputation as a talented band to look out for.

Deepsnake was originally formed to play the great tunes of Deep Purple and Whitesnake, however, the band setlist includes many great songs from other classic rock bands.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

The Burt's Gone Buskin' @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe

The Burt's Gone Buskin' return to the brewery!

This excellent band have a wide range of songs. They have been gigging locally for several years and do a variety of classic and popular tunes and are continually increasing their catalogue of songs.

Their influences include The Beatles, Oasis, Bowie, Small Faces, Johnny Kid and The Pirates, Coldplay, Kinks and much more...

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....

The Extras @ The Railway, Nantwich

The Extras are all ex-professional musicians from Liverpool.

They play high-octane British Rhythm and Blues in style of The Pirates and Dr Feelgood.

Other influences include Dick Dale, Rory Gallagher, Chris Spedding, Brian Setzer, Wilko Johnson...

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!

The Pluckers @ The Rising Sun Vaults, Crewe

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......!!!

Double Denim Co. @ The Railway, Nantwich

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...

King Rock @ The White Horse, Nantwich

The Cyril Blake Multicoloured Bus Ride @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

All aboard the Multicoloured Bus Ride!!

Come on a journey through the 50's 60's and 70's.
This band are a three-piece who play the songs that they think Cyril Blake would have had in his record collection. Rocked 'n' loaded!

From Eddie Cochran and Jerry Lee Lewis through The Beatles, The Stones, The Who and Cream to Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Blue Oyster Cult.

Come and hop on 'cos the next stop is… Haslington!


Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Dream Legion @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Ellesmere Port based covers band, Dream Legion.

Expect tunes like Mr. Blue Sky, Beatles Medley, Human, I Predict a Riot, Blue Monday, Love Will Tear Us Apart, Love Really Hurts, Sex on Fire, Get Lucky, Viva La Vida, You Do Something To Me, Budapest, Happy, Sing, Space Oddity, Brown Eyed Girl, Stuck in the Middle, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club etc..

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Cinder Hill @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Cinder Hill are a British Country Music duo from the North West.

Identical twins, Katie and Hayley, have a lifelong love of country music which inspires their Country/Americana sound. Intensely interwoven harmonies are at the heart of their beautifully crafted songs, which have all the storytelling and relatability you would expect from this heartfelt genre.

Cinder Hill’s debut EP 'Fairytales' reached no.3 in the iTunes Country Chart on its release in February 2018 and is available to download now on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play.
In 2018, Cinder Hill were shortlisted for a UK Country Music Award for 'Duo of the Year' and a BCMA Award for 'People's Choice British Group, Trio or Duo'. They were also finalists for the BCA 'Artist of the Year 2018' award.

Their debut music video for ‘Here for You’ was featured on Keep It Country TV and their debut single, ‘Know When it is Wrong’, was included in Lyric Magazine's British Women of Country Spotify Playlist.

Afternoon show. 3.00pm.

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.

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

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Open Mic, Singalong and Acoustic Night @ The Globe, Nantwich

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

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

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Folk Night @ The Hawk, Haslington

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Open Mic Night @ Ebenezer's, Nantwich

Open Mic with Neil Smith @ The Vine, Shavington

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.
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Jim has been the lead guitarist with legendary British classic rock band FM since 2008 appearing on the albums 'Metropolis', 'Rockville', 'Rockville 2', 'Heroes And Villains' and 'Indiscreet 30'. Jim has also co-written the bands UK radio hits 'Hollow', 'Bring Back Yesterday', 'Crave', 'Better Late Than Never', 'Story Of My Life' and "Shape I'm In' all of which were playlisted on BBC Radio 2. 'Crosstown Train', 'Bad Addiction', 'Better Late Than Never', 'Cold Hearted', 'Runaway Train' 'That Girl' and 'Digging Up The Dirt' have all been playlisted on Planet Rock along with several others. FM have toured the UK and Europe over the last nine years playing at some of the worlds biggest and most prestigious rock festivals (appearing on the main stages at Download and Graspop as well as many others) and have also supported some of the biggest names in music (Thin Lizzy, Journey, Foreigner).
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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.
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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 Gallaghers band on a tribute to the legendary Irish guitarist.

In between all of this Jim can be found playing many gigs in his local area and also touring the UK and Europe with Rhino's Revenge (a band fronted by Status Quo's bass player John 'Rhino' Edwards)
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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.
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Jim has supported on tour Foreigner, Journey, Thin Lizzy, Joan Baez amongst many others and has been fortunate enough to appear onstage with Foreigner, Zak Starkey, Bernie Marsden and Neil Murray (Whitesnake), Ian Paice (Deep Purple), Deacon Blue to name but a few.

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Narrowboat, Middlewich

Sid St John @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Sid is from Newcastle-under-Lyme and is well known as The Soulster in the area. He has been entertaining lovers of Soul & Motown for many years.

Sid just loves to sing his tribute to Motown & Soul Music, and with so much passion. It doesn't matter how many times you see him, there will always be songs you've not heard him do before!

The Time Stealers @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe

A return to the brewery for The Time Stealers, a band who play mostly original acoustic music in a mildly folky manner!

Le Beat @ The Woodside, Crewe

Le Beat is a four-piece party/function band from Stoke that play a great mix of pop, funk, soul, rock, indie etc.

All dance floor fillers, with heaps of energy!

Gambler @ The Railway, Nantwich

GAMBLER - Fantastic three-piece Rock band. Musicianship of the highest order, superb vocals and thoroughly entertaining.

Rock covers from Foo Fighters,Toto, Whitesnake, Steely Dan, Focus, Larry Carlton, U2, Kings Of Leon, Stereophonics and so many more.

Steve Gaffney on bass, Paul Turner on Drums and Kev Wright on Guitar.

A first-class professional band covering rock music at its finest!

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

Diamonds And Ducks @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

In light of the changes in personnel within camp Humbucker and the arrival of front man Mr David Shaw, the guys have also dragged their policies into the modern day by becoming an equal opportunity employer!

To mark such an occasion, Mutha Humbucker were pleased to announce the arrival of the long awaited Step Mutha Humbucker featuring the very talented Ms. Sammy G on vocals - and now rebranded as Diamonds And Ducks!

SMH first appeared together some years ago now as a one off alternative show and at the Nantwich Jazz & Blues festival which on the night seemed to gel and work quite nicely.
Now for 2018 the guys approached Sammy to get this act off the ground again - this has affected man banter in the van but not affected the show!!!

The dials continue to be cranked to 11 but with a brand new set to entertain the masses, expect tracks from Queen & Tina Turner to Pat Benatar & Pink.

Alsager Music Festival @ Milton Park, Alsager

MAIN STAGE
12.00 - 12.45 The Shelter
1.00 - 1.45 The Mourning Suns
2.00 - 2.45 The Fireflys
3.00 - 3.45 Megan Dixon Hood
4.00 - 4.45 10 O'clock Chemical
5.00 - 5.45 Floyd Machine
6.00 - 6.45 Roots to Nowhere
7.00 - 7.45 The Slide Machine
8.00 - 9.00 Sugar Rush

MARQUEE STAGE
12.00 - 12.30 Half A Dog
12.45 - 1.15 Lysander
1.30 - 2.00 The Vectors
2.00 - 2.15 Cranberry Academy
2.30 - 3.00 Release
3.15 - 3.45 Riviera
4.00 - 4.30 Kingfast
4.45 - 5.15 Pretty Feels
5.30 - 6.00 Adam Finney
6.15 - 6.45 Flux
7.00 - 8.00 Double Denim Company

ACOUSTIC STAGE
12.00 - 12.30 Aaron Brown
12.45 - 1.15 Pete Shirley
1.30 - 2.00 Arms & Hearts
2.15 - 2.45 Alex & Elliot
3.00 - 3.30 Rachel & Liv
3.45 - 4.15 Mollie & Alex
4.30 - 5.00 Emily Lockett
5.15 - 5.45 Bluebyrd
6.00 - 6.30 Chris Tavener
6.45 - 7.15 Helsby Mountain String Band
7.30 - 8.15 The Th3rd coming

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!!

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Sandbach Rock and Pop Festival @ Sandbach Rugby Club, Sandbach

OUTSIDE
12.30pm Outbreak CH2
1.30pm Lady Gaga tribute by Lisa Gaga
2.30pm Tokyo Misfires
3.30pm Rebel Hart - Madonna tribute by Lisa Hart
4.30pm The Second Sunrise
5.30pm Maine
6.15pm Shakermaker
8.30pm Tumbling Dice
9.15pm Freddie Mercury Tribute Freddie Tribute Joey Linden

INSIDE
1.00pm Chi
2.00pm Rivers and Kid
3.00pm Dua Lipa tribute by Melissa T
4.00pm Phil Maddocks
5.00pm Jess Glynne tribute by Melissa T
6.00pm Scott Edwards

Early bird £17/£10
July price £25/£15

Back To The Future @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A return to the Cosey for this Staffordshire based duo playing the best of 80's and 90's music.

Steve 'Dr. Emmett Brown' Pepper on Bass and Vocals and Dominic 'Marty McFly' Jones on Guitar and vocals!

Members £free
Non-members and guests £2

The Emperors Of The North @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

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 @ The Raven, Crewe

Callum Wright is a singer/songwriter receiving rave reviews from the professional music industry.

With years of experience gigging at venues across the UK and occasionally overseas, Callum is no stranger to the spotlight.

His set takes influences from John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, James Bay, Kings Of Leon, The Killers, Jimi Hendrix, Justin Bieber, Mc Fly, Bill Withers and many, many more and includes some of his own respected original material.

Hollywood Nites @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Hollywood Nites are a fantastic showband hailing from Stoke On Trent.
A stunning, not to be missed, band. Performing every genre from pop through to rock!

Pink, Bon Jovi, Meatloaf, Evanescence, Kings Of Leon, Cher, AC/DC, Heart, Bryan Adams, Jackie Wilson, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Stereophonics, Tom Jones and loads loads more. These are just some of the artists featured in this stunning performance. Tight vocal harmonies and 4 fantastic individual voices promise a great night!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Alsager Music Festival @ The Lodge, Alsager

12:30 - 1.00 Kira Mac
1.15 - 1.45 The Dying Lights
2.00 - 2.30 Jack Woodward
2.45 - 3.15 UP!
3.30 - 4.00 The Blue Yellows
4.15 - 4.45 Long Strung Creatures
5.00 - 5.30 Jay Johnson Trio
5.45 - 6.15 The Penny Dreadfuls
6.30 - 7.15 Field Manual
7.30 - 8.15 Automatic Annie
8.30 - 9.15 Nixon Tate and The Honey Club

The Start @ The Raven, Crewe

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

Comprising Graeme on vocals / trumpet / harmonica, Tony on bass/backing vocals, Adam on rhythm guitar, Nathan on lead guitar and Nige on drums.

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

7.00pm early show.

Ben Maitland @ The Woodside, Crewe

A visit to The Woodside for Ben Maitland, frontman of Shakermaker, playing a mix of acoustic indie classics from Oasis, Stereophonics, Kings Of Leon, The Jam and many more.

As a solo acoustic artist, Ben covers all genres of music from the 60's to the present day leaving nothing uncovered.

He makes sure there's is a little something for everyone!

7.00pm early show.

Danny Gray @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Supreme Artist Management present Danny Gray

Danny is an excellent local vocalist, with a great selection of songs from the 80's to the present day.

TIME TBC

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

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

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.

Open Mic Night @ Ebenezer's, Nantwich

Andy Harrison @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Andy Harrison from Telford is a popular accomplished performer, often seen in the pubs and clubs around the area.

Andy is an accomplished guitarist with an extensive and varied repertoire.

Over the years he has played in rock bands, club bands, pop bands and orchestra pits. He's even played solo at Ronnie Scotts!

Trafford Park @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

One of Stoke on Trent's most popular indie covers bands, a fab five-piece band playing indie covers and retro classics from past and present.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Sandraiser @ The Railway, Nantwich

SANDRAISER (aka Crash Landing) bring you Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Cream and Blues music all night long!

Not to be missed!

Minus Forty @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

A fresh Cheshire based covers band melding together all of your favourite hits and also some classics that you may have forgotten!!

Free entry as always.

The Crutwells @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe

A return to the brewery for The Crutwells, a duo with violin and acoustic guitar acoustically remodelling top tunes, with a swagger and a wink!

It wouldn’t be unfair to say The Crutwell’s have been around a bit (musically speaking, of course). Between them, Andi and Nico have procured recording and publishing deals, penned top UK Chart Hits for the BBC, written and produced for companies such as Fox USA, 19 Entertainment, Decca Records and Universal and toured with likes of The Pogues and The Stranglers… This doth make a fine brew!

Now, their new guitar/violin duo is here to bring you a fantastic set of acoustically reinvented classics, utilising all their experience and swagger to sonically set your night on fire! Bringing both humour and professionalism, these guys are must for anyone that loves great acoustic music. Strictly no backing tracks, The Crutwell’s aren’t just keeping acoustic music live... they are keeping it alive, and God bless em’ for it.

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!

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!

The Four Kings Blues Band @ The Horse Shoe, Crewe

In the beginning there was Blues and from this Four Kings were born, Freddie, Albert, BB and Juan and it is the latter on which we base our whole ethos!

Blues and Rock 'n' Roll trio from Congleton.

The established rhythm section of Macconnell/Wedgbury join forces with guitar slingin vocaliser Pat Mcgreen to create a stompy Blues and Rock 'n' Roll trio.

They play tunes made famous by the likes of Tinsley Ellis, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Walter Trout, Vince Taylor, Guitar Shorty, Free, Rory Gallagher, The Pirates, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Eric Clapton.

3.00pm show, as part of the Two Wheels Only MCC Bike Show - free to enter bike show with trophies for Best Street, Best Custom, Best Classic and Best In Show. Also, food, tombola, raffle etc...

Chris Blackburn @ The Rising Sun Vaults, Crewe

Photo Booth Smile @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

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!

Good Time Rocking @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Midlands based sixties band, featuring Alan, ex-Krys lead vocalist.

Expect old favourites - Walker Brothers, Four Seasons etc.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

SOULvation @ The Raven, Crewe

SOULvation are a Soul, Motown and Disco function band based in Manchester, playing classic songs from the 60's through to now and guaranteed to have people singing, dancing and having a good time from the first song to the last.

Early evening show, 7pm start.

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

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

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ Ebenezer's, 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...!

Jonathan Kent @ 13 Club, Alsager

Nostalgia night
£3 adv, £4 otd.

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

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.

Open Mic Night @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe

Chris Perry as Phil Collins @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Bearing an uncanny resemblance and with the voice to match, Chris Perry brings to life, one of Britain's finest singer/songwriters, with a tribute to the fabulous Phil Collins.

Lovers of Phil Collins & Genesis will be taken on an authentic musical journey that encapsulates the incredible body of work that they both have produced, and all in a fabulous celebration of this wonderful genre of music.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Derailed @ Albert's Corner, Crewe

DERAILED are a four-piece rock covers band based in Crewe.

VOCALIST Suzi Venables-Wood ‘Suzi Blue’ brings a new twist to class rock covers. With her powerful and agile vocals, she brings a vocal quality to the band. She takes to stage with enthusiasm and a diverse set list that is sure to have you singing along. Taking inspiration from Muse, Skunk Anansie and No Doubt, she brings a vibrant and fresh sound to the stage.

LEAD GUITARIST Dave Dayman has been playing guitar since the age of nine. His first guitar was a beaten up acoustic and in the beginning he had dreams of playing in a world-dominating heavy metal band (very uncool at the time as it was 1982 and electronic music was the 'in thing'). From that point on he was hooked on anything to do with music, especially the guitar and has always had a passion for rock based music. His taste has grown over the years (age and wisdom do that to you apparently) and his influences include a wide range of artists from Queen and Muse to Band of Skulls and Biffy Clyro, Simple Minds to Early Maiden, Pink Floyd to Free and plenty in between. Dave has played with various bands over the years and loves how music makes him feel... His passion for music is somewhat contagious.

BASSIST Ian 'Hitchy' Hitchinson is a seasoned bass guitarist, formerly of long running local band Bedlam, is now plucking the low strings in this unique female fronted rock band. Originally from Sandbach, he's always been into rock music, and was a biker back in the day. Musically his influences range from The Beatles, Cage the Elephant, Chilli peppers to The Cheeky Girls. Only joking...

DRUMMER Carl Hitchen played in previous bands with two members of Derailed before, local band Bedlam with Suzi and Ian and the Typhoons with Ian. He's played in loads of different bands and different styles of music over the last 15 years, stood in for other bands and helped out when the drummer wasn't available. He says that he 'wings it' most of the time as he's not allowed a kit setup at home as he's quite heavy-handed so his practice drumkit is his steering wheel on the way to work! His favourite style of music is metal but he'll play absolutely anything as long as it sounds good!

Paul Dunn @ The Woodside, Crewe

Live from 8.00pm, vocalist Paul Dunn is back at The Woodside.

'A fabulous vocalist with a wide selection of songs to suit any occasion'.

£free as always.

The Vanz @ The Railway, Nantwich

The Vanz perform a wide variety of songs from the 50's to latest charts from artists such as The Doobie Brothers to Green Day, Andy Williams to Lady Gaga, ACDC to Killers, Hendrix to Rihanna and everything in between done in their own recognisable style.

Brass Monkees @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A return to The Cosey Club for Brass Monkees - A great eight-piece Funk, Soul and Motown Party band based in Cheshire.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Mick Taylor @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

An evening of Soul, with Mick Taylor.

Expect classics from American Soul, Northern Soul and Motown.

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...

8.00pm.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Casino @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

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….

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Risky Business @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

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!

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Shakermaker @ The Raven, Crewe

Shakermaker are a professional covers band playing rock, indie and rock n roll music from the 50's to the present day.

7.00pm early show.

Between The Loops @ The Horse Shoe, Crewe

Between The Loops are a North West based duo that creatively combine acoustic and electric instrumentation to form a unique, expansive and contemporary sound with a twist. With the use of live looping and effects, layers are blended together to produce a high quality soundscape with specialised musical and technical abilities. This provides an unforgettable visual and musical performance for the listener and a unique experience.

Sets combine carefully selected tracks from popular classics everyone knows and loves by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Will Smith, Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, Stereophonics, Coldplay and much more.

6.00pm early show.

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

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