Crewe and District Gig Guide

Money For Nothing @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time.

Money For Nothing is a show of the highest quality. Meticulous attention is paid to every detail to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in this unforgettable sonic spectacular.

Performing Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Sultans of Swing, Private Investigations, So Far Away and many more much-loved classics drawn from six platinum albums.

Featuring all of their legendary hits, audiences are treated to those soaring guitar solos and instantly recognisable riffs by an incredibly talented band in a musical encounter you will never forget.

£24.50, groups 10+ buy 9 get 10th ticket free

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fees. Fee-free booking for Premiere Card Members; Groups of 10+ please call 01270 368 242 to buy fee-free.

Jedi @ The Woodside, Crewe

A debut at The Woodside for Jedi, courtesy of JP Promotions -

Jedi is a solo guitarist / vocalist who is regularly seen performing around Cheshire and Merseyside.

Expect a host of familiar crowd-pleasers from the likes of Scissor Sisters, Franz Ferdinand, Tears For Fears, David Bowie, Billy Idol, Coldplay, Kaiser Chiefs, Daft Punk, Robbie Williams, REM, The Waterboys, James, Duran Duran, Simple Minds and much much more.....

8.30pm start.

The Sound Party @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A return to 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

Electro 80's @ The Crosville Club, Crewe

+ Robert Taylor as George Michael
£10

Dolly Parton tribute @ The Woodside, Crewe

Last Orders Trio @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Myles @ The Imperial, Crewe

Join Lauri and the team to celebrate their first year anniversary at The Imperial!

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

8pm

Phoenix @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Supreme Artist Management present

Phoenix

'Superb female vocal entertainer'

A welcome return to The Railway for this act.

Messenger @ The Railway, Nantwich

...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!

Tumblin' Dice @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Kaiser Monkey Killers @ The Imperial, Crewe

Join Lauri and the team to celebrate their first year anniversary at The Imperial!

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! 8pm start.

The Conspirators @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

The Conspirators are a professional three piece band, covering classic rock, pop and soul hits over the decades.

They have existed as a band for over 40 years and are highly experienced in thrilling audiences of all ages.

They have over 100 songs in their ever expanding repertoire, covering many great and iconic artists.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Jamie Ashton @ The Rising Sun Vaults, Crewe

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

The Start @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Blackmoon Lake @ The Railway, Nantwich

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....

The Jem @ The White Lion (Ford Lane), 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 back to The White Lion (Ford Lane).

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!

Jason Kerr @ The Horse Shoe, Crewe

Scott Johns @ Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich

Scott Johns is an experienced and very talented singer & entertainer who covers all genres of music, and sings them all with passion.

Scott Johns separates himself from the rest with his extensive and varied repertoire of hits and songs from many different genres, be it Swing, Soul or Rock & Roll, Scott Johns fills the dance floor.
His variety is what makes him different from the rest covering numerous top artists/bands such as The Temptations, The Tams, The Drifters, Neil Diamond to Ed Sheeran, Michael Buble to The Killers plus many many more.

Mind Over Matter @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Delivering everything from classic Rock 'n' Roll through to current hits with a twist, this band have the ability to please audiences regardless of age or musical preference.

Expect covers from the 50's to the present day - Fleetwood Mac, Elvis, The Jam, Stereophonics, The Beatles, Status Quo, The Killers and more....

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Baxter @ The George and Dragon, Winsford

Mark D'Lacey @ The Woodside, Crewe

6.30pm

The 80's Experience @ The Raven, Crewe

The Eighties Experience - The greatest hits of the 80’s performed by Adrian Marx.

Get ready for hits from Spandau Ballet, Duran, Duran, Wham, Depeche Mode & many many more!!!!

The very best of Eighties pop music in one wild night of nostalgia, PLUS Queen tribute!

This is a 7.00pm early show.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Heavy Weather @ The White Horse, Nantwich

6.30pm

NSS Band @ The Imperial, Crewe

Join Lauri and the team to celebrate their first year anniversary at The Imperial!

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...

Early show - Band on stage at 5.00pm.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

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

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

The Tone Junkies @ The Cheshire Cat, Nantwich

Jonathan Kent @ 13 Club, Alsager

Nostalgia night
£3 adv, £4 otd.

Open Mic Night @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

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...!

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!




9.00pm

Megan Lee @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Hanami Family @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Connor O'Neil @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Soul/Motown, Rat Pack/Swing, Pop, Indie and Rock from one of the leading UK based Wedding singers.

Entertainment and music Has played a big part in my family for generations. You could say it’s in my blood.
I started getting into music age 6 playing in local bands and orchestras. Growing up my life revolved around playing shows, taking part in school musicals and competing in music competitions. At eighteen I started playing my own solo show across England and Europe.
Over the last Eighteen years I have been very fortunate to perform at many weddings, parties and corporate events, on television and radio for clients that include BBC Radio 2, Signal Radio, Carlton TV, LWT & ITV.

Jack Bennett (Stillia) @ The Woodside, Crewe

Stillia front man Jack Bennett returns to The Woodside, just back from supporting Ocean Colour Scene in Dubai, Australia and New Zealand with his band Stillia!

Jack will be performing an acoustic set from the 60’s, 70’s and 90’s including some Stillia tracks.

This is a free gig, 8.30pm start.

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!!!

Gambler @ The White Horse, Nantwich

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 Rob Hoggett. Most drummers have an epiphany moment when they realize "That's what I wanna do!" - Rob had a moment while watching an old black and white American sitcom called "I Love Lucy" with the amazing Lucille Ball. In this episode her son, played by Dezi Arnaz Jr, was entered into a drum battle. To get him into shape Lucy had invited no other than Buddy Rich to help out. Rob had no idea who Buddy was at this time, but when they set up 2 Ludwig Black Oyster kits in Lucy's living room and the two of them started beating the sh*t out of them, swapping kits without dropping a beat! Rob was completely mesmerized and totally hooked. Rob loves drumming, he has tried his hand at most styles. Over the years he has been in dozens of bands, both covers and originals and played with hundreds of musicians.

The Start @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

The Start!!

Comprising Graeme on vocals / trumpet / harmonica, Tony on bass/backing vocals, Adam on rhythm guitar, Nathan on lead guitar, Charlie on drums and Neil on keyboards / sax / backing vocals.

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

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

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Baxter @ The George and Dragon, Winsford

Jeff Page @ The Horse Shoe, Crewe

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Tourniquet @ The White Horse, Nantwich

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

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

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

King Rock @ The Railway, Nantwich

Four guys playing the music they loved when they were teenagers in the late 70s and early 80s.
Phil Gilroy (Vocals) Lee Higgins (Guitars), James Lewis (Drums) and Nick Skelson (Bass) pound out covers of Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy, Van Halen, UFO, Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Scorpions, Motörhead and many more played in true hard rock fashion.. loud an' heavy!

SWaY @ The Raven, 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.

Tumblin' Dice @ Nantwich Club (formerly The Conservative Club), Nantwich

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

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.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Mark D'Lacey @ The Woodside, Crewe

6.30pm

Acoustic Singaround Session @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

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

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Acoustic Open Mic @ The King's Lock, Middlewich

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Elephant, Shavington

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Jam Night @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Beardsmith @ The Railway, Nantwich

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

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

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 Dynamix @ The Raven, Crewe

A top West Midlands covers band playing the best in rock, pop, soul and more!

The Dynamix were formed in 2016, from the remaining members of "Recollection", who gigged regularly from 2010-16 in the West Midlands, joined by new drummer and vocalist, Gavin.

The band is a compact all-live power trio, who have an extensive repertoire of over 80 songs spanning from the 50's to the present day.

The Vanz @ The Railway, Nantwich

Since forming in 2005, The Vanz have earned themselves a well deserved reputation as one of Staffordshire’s finest party bands, and a most outstanding covers band on the professional circuit today.

The Vanz perform in many music venues throughout the UK,including major holiday camp chains, hotels, festivals, RAF camps, rallies and casinos to name just a few.

Performing 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.

Rolling Stones tribute @ Alsager Civic Centre, Alsager

£10 adv, £12 otd

Vavoom! @ Shavington Club, Shavington

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

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

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

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

Indecision @ The Railway, Nantwich

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!

Tumblin' Dice @ The Raven, Crewe

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

Bullitt @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

King Rock @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Shakermaker @ The Raven, Crewe

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

Shakermaker are based around Ben Maitland (singer) and Graham Cooper (guitarist) with other musicians joining them for some shows.

They absolutely LOVE what they do and believe this comes across in their performance, which is lively, energetic and above all passionate. They will make sure that that dance floor is full of people and that the party is happening!


7.00pm early show.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Mark D'Lacey @ The Woodside, Crewe

6.30pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

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

Folk Night @ The Hawk, Haslington

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Rhythm Of The Dance @ Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

This stunning Irish spectacular that is Rhythm of the Dance, a fully live show that celebrates Irish culture through music and dance, featuring world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, singers, a most gifted cast who have been wowing audiences all over the world since 1999.

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

Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply. Fee-free booking for Premiere Card Members; Groups of 8+ please call 01270 368 242 to buy fee-free.

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

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 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 also the touring guitarist with Status Quo's John 'Rhino' Edwards' band - Rhino's Revenge.

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Narrowboat, Middlewich

Urban Gorilla @ The Railway, Nantwich

Urban gorilla are a five-piece classic rock and rocky blues band from Cheshire, formed late 2013 due to the break up of other bands. The band features a father and son lead guitar setup, knocking large musical chunks out of each other, and a cool, tight rhythm section for the foundations.

They aim to mix some well known songs that people can sing/dance along with, and some interesting and unusual choices that not many other bands do to keep the set fresh!

They're a fun band with plenty of stage presence and banter between songs - a friendly bunch of guys who are simply out for a laugh and to provide a great night out for anyone who comes to see them!

Pink Cadillac @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

The boys are back in town with some quality 50's and 60's rock n roll. Don't miss this!!

Members £ free
Non-members and guests £2

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

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

Just Hit Town @ The Railway, Nantwich

A return to The Railway for Just Hit Town.

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

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

Antony Wilkinson - vocals/guitar
Nikos Mayas - lead guitar
Nick Skelson - bass guitar
Mark Fowler - drums
Bryan Jones - keyboards/Sax

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Brass Monkees @ The Raven, Crewe

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

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

Houseparty @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Green Hot Clover @ The Raven, Crewe

Since their formation in 1999 Green Hot Clover have thrilled audiences across the world with their unique brand of show stopping entertainment. Having toured extensively across Europe and America these boys really know how to work a crowd.
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This fabulous 4 piece are Capable of covering any genre of music from Irish traditional to modern and classic pop/ rock.
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G.H.C really are the complete live act. Combine their extensive repertoire and experience with their doubtless talent and you have the perfect combination for an unforgettable show!

Early show - 7pm start.

Mark D'Lacey @ The Woodside, Crewe

6.30pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Acoustic Singaround Session @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

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 Red Lion, Winsford

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

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.

Step Mutha Humbucker @ The Raven, Crewe

In light of the changes in personnel within camp Humbucker this year 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 are pleased to announce the arrival of the long awaited Step Mutha Humbucker featuring the very talented Ms. Sammy G on vocals.

Step Mutha Humbucker 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.

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!

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

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

Pink Cadillac @ The Raven, Crewe

The boys are back in town with some quality 50's and 60's Rock 'n' Roll.

Don't miss this!!

The Jem @ Shavington Club, Shavington

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 Shavington Club.

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!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Elvis by Jason Dale @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Vavoom! @ The Railway, Nantwich

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

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

NSS Band @ The Raven, Crewe

The NSS are probably Crewe's premier party band, rocking for well 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 newer tunes thrown in for good measure!

Early evening show. 7.00pm.

Mark D'Lacey @ The Woodside, Crewe

6.30pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

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

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...!

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

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!




9.00pm

The Tone Junkies @ The Cheshire Cat, Nantwich

Jonathan Kent @ 13 Club, Alsager

Nostalgia night
£3 adv, £4 otd.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Open Mic Night @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe

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 Start @ The Raven, Crewe

The Start!!

Comprising Graeme on vocals / trumpet / harmonica, Tony on bass/backing vocals, Adam on rhythm guitar, Nathan on lead guitar, Charlie on drums and Neil on keyboards / sax / backing vocals.

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

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

Revolution @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A great four-piece band covering some classic rock and popular tunes from the Beatles, Kinks, Hendrix, T-Rex through to the Foo Fighters, RHCP, Thin Lizzy and more...

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Rhythm Works @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A return to The Cosey for Rhythm Works - a young exciting and versatile 5-piece band based in Staffordshire and Cheshire.

Expect a great mix of covers to cater for all.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Very Bad Company @ The Railway, Nantwich

Lots of bands cover the likes of All Right Now, Wishing Well, Feel Like Making Love etc., but there is so much more to both bands. There are several tribute acts to either Free or Bad Company, but these guys are the only tribute to both bands (unless you know different!).

Free and Bad Company wrote some of the all time classic rock songs,

VBC hope to do them justice, and hope you enjoy them!

Bullitt @ The Market Tavern, Sandbach

What are BULLITT about?

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

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

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

The Pedal Tones @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

The Pedal Tones are a 3 piece function band performing your favourite songs to keep the dance floor grooving!

The Pedal Tones are 3 young lads who have a huge love for live music and getting the party in full flow. Each of them have been playing music for years. The Pedal Tones started as an little idea from Tom (Bass Guitar) and Tony (lead vocals and Guitar) and since then they have performed all across the country at corporate events, weddings and all kinds of music related shenanigans!

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

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 evening show.

Mark D'Lacey @ The Woodside, Crewe

6.30pm

Acoustic Singaround Session @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

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

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford