Today - Sunday 29th Mar 2020
Blondie vs Madonna - Queens Of Pop Tribute Show @ The Raven, Crewe 
The Eighties Experience presents...Blondie vs Madonna - Queens Of Pop Tribute Show.
Performing all the classic hits from two of the biggest female artists in the history pop!!
Expect to here songs like Call Me, Atomic, Tide Is High, Maria, Like A Virgin, Borderline, Material Girl, Into The Groove plus a few 80’s pop classics and many more.
Performed by The Eighties Experience Band fronted international tribute artist Suzy Hopwood.
This is a nostalgic trip back to the 80’s Dance floor and a show not to be missed!
7.00pm early show.
Tuesday 31st Mar 2020
Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager
The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team Acoustic Session @ Black Lion, Nantwich
Bob Morgan @ The Verdin Arms, Wimboldsley
Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Sandbach Folk Club Singers' Night @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach
Wednesday 1st Apr 2020
The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Elephant, Shavington
Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe
Thursday 2nd Apr 2020
Open Mic Night with Marc Gollins @ The Brunswick, Crewe
The Brunswick Open Mic Night, hosted by established local musician, Marc Gollins.
"Every Monday for new and existing bands, solo artists, stand-up comedians or alternative entertainment - come along and if you pass the audition you will get a paid gig here at The Brunswick. Please let us know if you're coming along to perform..." (click through to their Facebook page here).
All welcome, performers and spectators alike.
Free entry.
7.30ish start.
Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach
With Slug and friends...
Friday 3rd Apr 2020
Back 2 Back @ The Flying Lady, Crewe
B2B are a local live three piece covers band doing stuff like The Jam, Police & Undertones.
The band are back playing locally in Crewe and Nantwich after being quiet for the last 3-4 years. They have previously performed at popular regular venues including The Imp,The Brunswick,The Broughton (Haslington) and The Express. The band have played numerous functions for birthdays, weddings and charity events.
£free.
9ish start.
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
AC/DC Pirates @ The Raven, Crewe
High-energy AC/DC tribute act, also performing popular Classic Rock covers.
"No ordinary show, possibly the best up and coming Tribute Act to AC/DC."
Not to be missed - two sets of awesome rock music from the Pirates.
Set 1 - Classic Rock favourites from Led Zep, Sex Pistols, The Undertones, Stereophonics, Rolling Stones, Free, ZZ Top, Slade, Neil Young, Chuck Berry, Status Quo, Primal Scream and more..
Set 2 - ACDC Tribute Donnington 1991
"Get your glad rags on and shine up those shoes for an excellent night of quality music, great showmanship, loads of dancing, singing and simply having loads of fun!"
£free 🤘
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!
Saturday 4th Apr 2020
The Ultimate Stone Roses @ Nantwich Civic Hall, Nantwich
The Ultimate Stone Roses are the only tribute to The Roses to hail from Manchester.
Each member is a die hard fan of the original band who has dedicated themselves to mastering the music of their heroes.
Playing songs from the seminal first album, the second coming and early fan favourites like ‘Sally Cinnamon’ and ‘Mersey Paradise’, The Ultimate Stone Roses give their audiences the most authentic Stone Roses experience possible!
Doors 7pm, show starts 8pm
Tickets £10
Table Reservations can be made for groups of 8 or more, please contact the box office directly on 01270 628633 to book your table. IMPORTANT: There must be someone present at the venue to claim the table reservation no later than half an hour before the start of the show. This only needs to be one member of your group but reservations will be removed after this time to seat any groups without reservations who may be waiting to be seated. By booking a table you accept this term.
Jim Kirkpatrick @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Live music at The Oddfellows with the superb Jim Kirkpatrick.
Jim Kirkpatrick is a renowned local guitarist and musician who really needs no introduction. With over 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 is the lead guitarist with legendary British classic rock band FM, and also performs often with Whitesnake guitarist and hit songwriter Bernie Marsden. He recently toured the UK and Europe with Rhino's Revenge (a band fronted by Status Quo's bass player John 'Rhino' Edwards).
£free as always.
Don't miss this!! 9ish start.
The Wild Strays @ The Brunswick, Crewe
The Wild Strays - crawling out from the depths of the Midlands music scene, wielding the self-defined genre of 'Punk and Rock and Metal and Stuff', their aim is to bring music to the masses that everyone can get onboard with.
With a combination of heartfelt lyrics, metal inspired riffs and punk infused vocals, they hope to bring all these stray genres together in wild harmony!
+ Eleventh Hour
£free
Electric Circus @ Langtry's, Crewe
Rockageddon present their classic rock night + W.A.S.P. tribute, Electric Circus at Langtry's Crewe.
Electric Circus UK are the ONLY UK based W.A.S.P tribute band.
Formed in late 2015, with a deep passion for the outrageous US outfit, they was decided a tribute act was needed that truly emulated this great Los Angeles band. Indeed, five months of solid rehearsals were done before getting their first gig.
Attention to detail is absolutely paramount. You will see on stage, a custom made "Blackie Lawless" microphone stand with illuminated skull, an outfit with actual steel saw blades, and period correct guitars also customised, large backdrop, even an American guitarist to add to the authenticity.
Electric Circus UK are a high a energy tribute band that do not wear wigs, and promises to provide the ultimate W.A.S.P. experience. 'Welcome, we bid you welcome, to life inside the Electric Circus...'
Doors 8.00pm followed by Rockageddon rock night until 11:45pm.
£8 adv, £10 on the door.
Tickets available at www.rockageddon.com.
The Pluckers @ The Express, Crewe
Diamonds And Ducks @ Shavington Club, Shavington
Diamonds & Ducks are a four piece female fronted function band covering material from Tina Turner to Queen, featuring the talents of Ms Sammy G.
Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00
John Robinson @ The Hop Pole, Crewe
John Robinson sings Soul, Motown and much, much more.
The lead singer with the 'Godfathers of Soul' brings his solo act to The Hop Pole.
Come along and listen to songs from The Temptations, The Drifters etc.
Heavy Weather @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager
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.
Messenger @ The Cosey Club, Haslington
...a classic rock covers band having a seriously fun time playing good music since 2012 from the vocalist and former lead guitarist with The Clones...
Expect Bryan Adams, Weezer, The Pretenders, Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, Rod Stewart, Eric Capton, Blondie etc.
You won't be disappointed!
Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00
Tumblin' Dice @ The Raven, Crewe
One of the area's premier rock and roll covers bands. Expect Rolling Stones, and much more!
Sunday 5th Apr 2020
Open Mic Night @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe
Rumble Fat Band @ The Raven, Crewe
Rumble Fat Band are one of the North West's best known Wedding/Function bands. All seasoned musicians, they perform Soul music, Disco tunes, Funk grooves, cool Jazz, Rock anthems, Motown classics, current Pop and more!!
7pm show.
Tuesday 7th Apr 2020
Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager
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
Wednesday 8th Apr 2020
Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe
Thursday 9th Apr 2020
Open Mic Night with Marc Gollins @ The Brunswick, Crewe
The Brunswick Open Mic Night, hosted by established local musician, Marc Gollins.
"Every Monday for new and existing bands, solo artists, stand-up comedians or alternative entertainment - come along and if you pass the audition you will get a paid gig here at The Brunswick. Please let us know if you're coming along to perform..." (click through to their Facebook page here).
All welcome, performers and spectators alike.
Free entry.
7.30ish start.
Afterglow @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
A welcome return to The Oddfellows for Afterglow and a great start to their live music weekend!
Afterglow are a local rock and pop party covers band.
Expect a mix of lively and exciting tunes!
9pm start.
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED.
Acoustic Open Mic @ The Narrowboat, Middlewich
Open Mic with Neil Smith @ The Vine, Shavington
Friday 10th Apr 2020
Hipster @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Hipster are a high quality rock and pop band based around Manchester and Stoke.
Over the years they have played hundreds of shows, large and small, both nationally and internationally.
If you love great music and want to party, and you want four really nice guys who get the job done, then Hipster are the band you need! No smoke, no mirrors, just great live music!
9.00pm.
Also -
3.00pm - Dave Luke & Chuck Micallef
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED
Michelle Karen @ The Flying Lady, Crewe
Live music at The Flying Lady.
Stoke-based vocalist Michelle is a warm and engaging performer with a wide repertoire ranging from pop/rock to musical theatre.
Expect an evening of popular hits.
£free
9ish start.
Dave Luke & Chuck Micallef @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Dave Luke and Chuck Micallef enjoy a musical partnership that stretches back over 20 years. Equally at home in theatres, clubs, at house concerts or on large festival stages, the duo manage to create the intimate, jovial atmosphere of a front porch picking session wherever they go. The blend of Chuck's singer-songwriter influences and Dave's leanings towards Honky-Tonk and Western Swing, combined with their mutual love of Traditional Country and Bluegrass produces an entertaining and varied programme that leaves no part of the Americana genre untouched.
“Top guys and musos who have always given 100% and more... - Chris Jackson, Americana International Festival.
3.00pm.
Also -
9.00pm - Hipster.
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED
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
Tequila @ The Woodside, Crewe
Wirral-based duo.
Expect an evening of popular hits from this established function act.
£free
Saturday 11th Apr 2020
Derailed @ The Brunswick, 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!
Pure Dylan @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Pure Dylan are an acoustic-based, four-piece band formerly known as 'With Bob On Our Side' who were together for 18 years and played regularly at local venues and festivals.
A night of Bob Dylan material played with a high energy blast from some outstanding musicians. This show is not to be missed by any music fan who can appreciate what Bob Dylan did for music. A celebration of genius.
Not to be missed!
9.00pm.
Also -
12.00pm Just Above Snakes
3.00pm Sammi Elston
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED.
Just Above Snakes @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
A return to The Oddfellows for Just Above Snakes.
A modern folk duo with a mix of originals and covers.
They're just two lads from Lancaster who play play Folk and Country, but really bloody well!
Don't miss this!
12.00pm.
Also -
3.00pm Sammi Elston
9.00pm Pure Dylan.
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED
Sammi Elston @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Fresh off her US tour and playing renowned venues such as The Hotel Cafe (Hollywood, LA) UK based Singer/Song-Writer Sammi Elston is a breath of fresh air for those who feel as though the authenticity of music & artists were lost in the 60’s. Though upon first listening to Sammi, you can hear the callings of the greats such as Stevie Nicks but it doesn’t take long to figure out that Sammi has something of her own. Something we’ve been missing in the largely male dominated music scene...
Sammi’s songs feature haunting melodies that showcase the natural purity behind her astonishing voice.
Singer Song-Writer, Cheap Wine Drinker, Vinyl Listener, Big Dreamer, Wrong Era Liver.
3.00pm.
Also -
12.00pm Just Above Snakes
9.00pm - Pure Dylan.
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED
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
Pete Robinson @ The Hop Pole, Crewe
Established solo artist Pete Robinson at The Hop Pole.
Expect covers from the likes of Coldplay, Razorlight, Snow Patrol, Killers, Kings Of Leon, Magic, James Bay, UB40, Oasis, The Verve, The View and Artic Monkeys...
£free.
Back 2 Back @ Shavington Club, Shavington
B2B are a local live three piece covers band doing stuff like The Jam, Police & Undertones.
The band are back playing locally in Crewe and Nantwich after being quiet for the last 3-4 years. They have previously performed at popular regular venues including The Imp,The Brunswick,The Broughton (Haslington) and The Express. The band have played numerous functions for birthdays, weddings and charity events.
Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00
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 loads 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......!!!
Bullitt @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager
Sunday 12th Apr 2020
Heidi and Colin Browne @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Fabulous family-Browne duo. Performing a great range of music, topped off by a bit of personality! Expect fantastic musicianship!
Heidi was selected by BBC Introducing as one of 25 unsigned UK acts tipped for success back in 2013, invited to attend a musician's masterclass at Abbey Road Studios and met with high praise from BBC Radio 2's Tom Robinson. I n 2014 Heidi went on to beat over 9,000 competitors to win Open Mic UK winning an artist development deal. Heidi Browne's first two albums were aired on BBC Radio1, BBC 6Music & Amazing Radio, with 'Lost in Grey' tipped a 'stand-out release' by The Musician Magazine.
Heidi released her highly-acclaimed third album 'White Rabbits' in Spring 2015 and during her European album launch tour encompassing Belgium, Holland, Germany, Denmark and Luxembourg performed live on national German and Luxembourgian radio, partaking in bilingual interviews. Heidi's Summer single 'Colouring Outside The Lines' was chosen as 'song of the month' regionally and has been played nationwide in the UK with Sir Bob Harris declaring 'How good is that!?'.
2016 saw the release of 4th album 'Holiday For Your Heart' with a tour of Australia. Stand out tracks include 'Little Darling' and 'Under The Weather' which received radio play in Italy, Australia and the UK on stations including BBC Radio 2. This year Heidi begins work on her 5th studio album and hatches plans for tours of the US and Japan.
Heidi is joined by her Dad, Colin Browne, on keys (ex Kate Bush Band, Barclay James Harvest, Ruby Turner band).
12.00pm
Also -
3.00pm Fine Lines
6.00pm Billy Bibby
9.00pm The Mad Dog Davies Band
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED.
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!
6.00pm
Also -
12.00pm Heidi and Colin Browne
3.00pm Fine Lines
9.00pm The Mad Dog Davies Band
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED.
Fine Lines @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Fine Lines is a project started by singer/songwriter David Boardman in 2016.
A long time lover of all things folky and rootsy, David has been writing acoustic based music for many years and has now collected those songs under the banner of Fine Lines.
Influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan & The Band, John Martyn and Mercury era Rod Stewart and also modern day troubadours such as Ray La Montagne and Ryan Adams, these stripped back, mature songs deal in heartbreak and soul baring. Centered around the core duo of David and co-vocalist Zoe Blythe and accompanied by a cast of strolling players, including Mark Radcliffe (Family Mahone, Galleon Blast etc.) on drums, these fine songs shine through.
In their short time together, Fine Lines have already played with the likes of folk giants Merry Hell, Mark Radcliffe’s Galleon Blast and John Power (The La’s/Cast). The band’s John Kettle produced debut album ‘Hour Of Need’ is OUT NOW on Parade Recordings and they are playing live throughout the UK.
3.00pm
Also -
12.00pm Heidi and Colin Browne
6.00pm Billy Bibby
9.00pm The Mad Dog Davies Band
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED.
The Mad Dog Davies Band @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Mad Dog Bryn Davies brings his band of Rock 'n' Roll renegades back to The Oddfellows Arms for a Folk and Blues Stomp Session!
Various musicians, double bass, banjo, fiddles and accordions will all be in attendance!
9.00pm
Also -
12.00pm Heidi and Colin Browne
3.00pm Fine Lines
6.00pm Billy Bibby
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED.
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!
6.00pm early show.
Also, at 9.00pm - NSS Band full show!
NSS Band @ The Raven, Crewe
DOUBLE TROUBLE AT THE RAVEN!
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...
9.00pm
ALSO - a set from Flameproof, the slimmed down acoustic band at 6.00pm
Don't miss this free gig!
Monday 13th Apr 2020
Marc Gallagher @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Marc Gallagher plays a combination of quirky covers and heartfelt original music on the ukulele.
Marc has plied his trade around bars, weddings and parties with one of the most diverse repertoires around. With countless shows under his belt, Marc has entertained audiences of all kinds with over 18 hours of covers in his back pocket!
12.00pm
Also, at
3.00pm We Are Nomad
6.00pm David Cotterill
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED.
Dave Cotterill @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Dave Cotterill is a renowned guitarist and musician from Staffordshire and has over 30 years experience in the music industry, playing blues, jazz, country, rock and pop to audiences all over the world.
Dave’s musical activities are varied and diverse, from being the lead guitarist in the British rock group Demon and playing such high profile gigs as Sweden Rocks, to being the chosen acoustic touring partner when in the UK and Europe for Eric Martin, singer of American rock supergroup Mr Big.
He is also regularly invited to play in the USA with The Greg Billings Band. When back in the UK, Dave plays guitar in popular bar / function band The Vanz, and is a successful and popular solo artist.
6.00pm
Also, at
12.00pm Marc Gallagher
3.00pm We Are Nomad
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED.
We Are Nomad @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Proggers We Are Nomad are Mike Aitchison (guitars, bass, programming, vocals) and Rona Leftwich (alto and tenor sax, flute, clarinet, keyboards, vocals) and they like to go out to play...
Think Pink Floyd, Fairport, Lindisfarne, Waterboys. That sort of thing...
3.00pm
Also, at
12.00pm Marc Gallagher
6.00pm David Cotterill
FREE ENTRY. NO WRISTBAND NEEDED.
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.
This fabulous four-piece are capable of covering any genre of music from Irish traditional to modern and classic pop/ rock.
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!
5.00pm. EARLY SHOW!
Tuesday 14th Apr 2020
Folk Night @ The Hawk, Haslington
Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager
Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team Acoustic Session @ Black Lion, Nantwich
Wednesday 15th Apr 2020
Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe
Thursday 16th Apr 2020
Open Mic Night with Marc Gollins @ The Brunswick, Crewe
The Brunswick Open Mic Night, hosted by established local musician, Marc Gollins.
"Every Monday for new and existing bands, solo artists, stand-up comedians or alternative entertainment - come along and if you pass the audition you will get a paid gig here at The Brunswick. Please let us know if you're coming along to perform..." (click through to their Facebook page here).
All welcome, performers and spectators alike.
Free entry.
7.30ish start.
Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach
With Slug and friends...
Friday 17th Apr 2020
The Leaders @ The Flying Lady, Crewe
The Leaders - A little bit Country, little bit Blues, little bit Rock 'n' Roll...
Band Members -
Steve Brown
Mike Havelock
Steve Cooper
Bob Kirby
Simon Goldthorpe
Take a tablespoon of good music, a scoop of entertainment, a measure of talent, mix well - Welcome to the show!
Martin Gregory Lambert @ Shavington Club, Shavington
As seen on Britain's Got Talent!
Martin Gregory-Lambert is one of those modest artistes that has been performing on stage for almost 20 years in bands and duos before springing to fruition as a performer in his own right.
Pushed into the limelight following his win on the BBC Television Show 'Star for a Night' with Jane MacDonald and more recently on BGT, Martin is now the complete entertainer - with his own brand of humour and as vocally talented as your favourite singer.
Expect favourites from El Divo, G4, Russell Watson, Michael Ball, Roy Orbison, Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Roy Orbison, Elton John etc....
£5
ADULTS ONLY
Shakermaker @ The Cosey Club, Haslington
Shakermaker are a professional covers band playing rock, indie and rock n roll music from the 50's to the present day.
Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00
Rodimus @ The Woodside, Crewe
Rodimus has been established since 2006 in its current line-up: Brendan O’Rourke on bass and lead vocals, Ant Brown on drums and Jonny Darnell on guitar. Resident band to the World famous Cavern Pub and regulars at many bars in the North West, an eclectic mix of covers keeps them busy and their audiences entertained.
Forgotten classics and unexpected medleys await, from Soft Cell into The Eurythmics; Groove Is In The Heart into Uptown Funk and many more besides...
Saturday 18th Apr 2020
Messenger @ The Brunswick, Crewe
...a classic rock covers band having a seriously fun time playing good music since 2012 from the vocalist and former lead guitarist with The Clones...
Expect Bryan Adams, Weezer, The Pretenders, Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, Rod Stewart, Eric Capton, Blondie etc.
You won't be disappointed!
£free
The Leaders @ Shavington Club, Shavington
The Leaders - A little bit Country, little bit Blues, little bit Rock 'n' Roll...
Take a tablespoon of good music, a scoop of entertainment, a measure of talent, mix well - Welcome to the show!
Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00
Electric Slap @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager
Electric Slap will take you through the times of Glam Rock, Glam Punk, Shock Rock and alternative Rock 'n' Roll!
This Live trio, dressed to impress, will be performing songs by David Bowie, T-Rex, Elton John, Queen, The Cure, Iggy Pop, Black Sabbath, The Rocky Horror Show, Kiss, Rolling Stones and more!
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're up for a party, this will be an amazing night!
Members £free
Non-members and guests £2
Risky Business @ The Raven, Crewe
A return to The Raven for Risky Business!
A collaboration of Stoke-based bands The HitMen and The Mystrons brings a high energy four-piece 80's dance and soft rock show.
Sunday 19th Apr 2020
Kaiser Monkey Killers @ The Raven, 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! 7.00pm early show.
Tuesday 21st Apr 2020
The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team Acoustic Session @ Black Lion, Nantwich
Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager
Wednesday 22nd Apr 2020
Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe
Thursday 23rd Apr 2020
Open Mic Night with Marc Gollins @ The Brunswick, Crewe
The Brunswick Open Mic Night, hosted by established local musician, Marc Gollins.
"Every Monday for new and existing bands, solo artists, stand-up comedians or alternative entertainment - come along and if you pass the audition you will get a paid gig here at The Brunswick. Please let us know if you're coming along to perform..." (click through to their Facebook page here).
All welcome, performers and spectators alike.
Free entry.
7.30ish start.
Friday 24th Apr 2020
Oska @ The Flying Lady, Crewe
A Flying Lady return for this five-piece band.
They'll be playing covers from Blondie, The Pretenders, Texas and lots more!
£free
9ish start.
FootSteps @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
A welcome return to The Oddies for this great local acoustic trio oozing with talent!
They'll playing a range of pop, rock and indie covers - something for everyone!
£free as always.
9ish start.
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.
The BlueYellows @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe
The Blue Yellows are an original alternative rock band of both intensity and tenderness with influences ranging from folk to grunge.
A critically acclaimed band of mavericks who have mined the music of the spheres finding something sounding like a jam between The Blues, World Music, U.S. Folk and Grunge. They have been compared to artists as diverse at The Dandy Warhols, Neil Young's Crazy Horse and Low.
"Rare vocal tone, melodies performed tenderly by the whole group" - Radicals Rising.
"Powerful voice, good-time backing vocals" - Here Comes The Flood.
"Beautifully crafted songs with bite and edge" - Mind, Body & Boogie Festival.
"Great guitar work" - Chronicle Newspapers.
"Powerful lyrics and absorbing melodies" - Nigel Stonier.
£free.
The Amazing Kappa Band @ The Woodside, Crewe
Formed in 1998 by Paul Kappa after the demise of original Liverpool cult band Cat Scratch Fever. The band has undergone a number of changes but has remained a vital force in Liverpool music culture.
Amazing Kappa began a twice weekly residency in both the Cavern Pub and Cavern Club in 2002 and has remained popular with lengthy shows of up to five hours of original material and mash ups of all kinds of genres from Ravel to Motörhead, Classic Rock to Western Swing, Dolly Parton to Led Zeppelin randomly interweaving material, never a set list on stage, leaving huge scope for improvisation and surprise.
The Amazing Kappa show has taken the band around the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Russia and many times in the USA where the band has a firm fan base. But it is the world's most famous club, in Mathew Street, Liverpool L2 that legends are made and during the last decade The Amazing Kappa band has done their bit..and now have a brick in the Cavern wall of fame on Mathew Street!
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
Saturday 25th Apr 2020
The Jem @ The Brunswick, Crewe
Ever popular and hard working local three-piece covers act The Jem bring their interpretation of classic crowd pleasers from the 60's - present day to The Brunny.
Each member of the band has a vast amount of gigging experience in pubs and clubs, weddings and parties and any other occasion requiring live music. The Jem always get the audience involved - strutting their stuff on the dancefloor!
With their light hearted banter and solid musicianship the audience are rarely disappointed!
Roxanne And The Bandits @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe
Driving beats, articulate guitars and a set list of rock covers you wish other covers bands played.
From The Pretenders to Whitesnake, from Heart to REO Speedwagon, from Rainbow to Kim Wilde, their set is nothing short of extraordinary!
The John Colins Band @ The Cosey Club, Haslington
Playing that stuff that other bands don’t play, The John Colins Band, or JCB as they have become known throughout the Cheshire and North West music circuit, are a good-time band playing classic dancing tunes.
From the Rolling Stones to Pink, Radiohead to R.E.M., JCB cover a vast genre of songs with a common feature – you will rarely hear a local gigging band playing them - well not like they do anyway!
Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00
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!
Artizan @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager
Sunday 26th Apr 2020
Green Bullet @ The Horse Shoe, 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.
6pm start. Early show.
Free entry!
The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe
The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team are an acoustic duo playing a range of music in their inimitable style.
Expect Johnny Cash, Eagles, Jim Croce. Credance Stones and some good old Country favourites.
Featuring Terry Dwyer on guitar and vocals, with Ade Crosby on mandolin, fiddle and guitar.
Tuesday 28th Apr 2020
Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager
Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich
The Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team Acoustic Session @ Black Lion, Nantwich
Wednesday 29th Apr 2020
Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe
Thursday 30th Apr 2020
Open Mic Night with Marc Gollins @ The Brunswick, Crewe
The Brunswick Open Mic Night, hosted by established local musician, Marc Gollins.
"Every Monday for new and existing bands, solo artists, stand-up comedians or alternative entertainment - come along and if you pass the audition you will get a paid gig here at The Brunswick. Please let us know if you're coming along to perform..." (click through to their Facebook page here).
All welcome, performers and spectators alike.
Free entry.
7.30ish start.
Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach
With Slug and friends...
Open Mic Night @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe
Friday 4th Sep 2020
Electro 80's @ The Studio, Nantwich
ELECTRO 80's
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.
Doors 8.30pm. Please arrive early this show is always a FULL house.
Friday 25th Sep 2020
Manoeuvres - OMD tribute @ Crewe Alexandra Football Club, Crewe
Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark Tribute - MANOUEVRES
The Carlsberg Lounge, Alexandra Stadium.
Doors open 7.45pm
After last years sucessful show, OMD tribute band Manouevres return to Crewe with a show faithfully capturing the sounds and atmosphere of one of the most influential creative and unique acts of all time.
With top local DJ Andy Scoffin playing the best of the rest in 80's Electro, this promises to be another great night!
TICKETS - £8.50 each
available online from www.wtdpromotions.com
and from The Alex Ticket Office in person or by calling the Ticket Office on 01270 252610.
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