Crewe and District Gig Guide

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.

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!

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!

The Dans @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Claire L Shaw @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Claire L Shaw is a UK based singer-songwriter. With ties to Shropshire, The East and West Midlands, Potteries, South West and Wales her reflective and honest lyrical style and quirky melodies brings music to life in a uniquely beautiful way.
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Claire's Americana style voice with undertones of soul and British folk intertwines perfectly with simple melodies and percussion from the acoustic guitar.
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Claire is a versatile performer and from well known covers to her carefully crafted original compositions, each song she performs takes you on a journey. She covers songs throughout the ages and the genres and is as happy playing country as she is translating to pop, rock, jazz and folk.
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Claire's original music has been played on several radio stations and she has featured at a host of intimate festivals as well as playing regularly in venues around the country.

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.

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

Kaiser Monkey Killers @ The Imperial, Crewe

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

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

Free Admission! 9pm start.

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!

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

Chris Blackburn @ The Rising Sun Vaults, Crewe

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.

Tumblin' Dice @ The Raven, Crewe

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

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...

Leighton Brown @ Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich

Leighton began his singing career in the early 1970’s starting his musical life in vocal harmony bands touring the country performing at all types of venues.

Signed to an independent record label in the early 80’s Leighton had minor successes on the conitinent but still continued to work at his craft within the UK keeping his feet firmly grounded.

In 1992 a break came for Leighton when he was asked to stand in for a member of the American Drifters, this not only was a fantastic experience but also opened his eyes to the love that people around the UK still held for the great sounds of groups such as The Drifters and he began to formulate his own ideas for a tribute to the sound of Black America, incorporating Motown and Soul and a little bit of everything in between.

His tribute ‘ Motown Legacy’ is a nod to those great performers such as Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Sam and Dave, Jackie Wilson and so many more who gave us the truly great classics of pop and soul music.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

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!

Photo Booth Smile @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Trilogy @ Nantwich Road Social Club (The NUR), Crewe

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Promotions Duo @ Nantwich Road Social Club (The NUR), Crewe

Lee Gordon @ The White Horse, Nantwich

6.30pm

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.

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

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

Megan Lee @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Open Mic Night @ The Sydney Arms, Crewe

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

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...

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!

Mick Taylor @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

An evening of Soul, with Mick Taylor.

Expect classics from American Soul, Northern Soul and Motown.

Tumblin' Dice @ The White Horse, Nantwich

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

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.

Baxter @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

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

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

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

The 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.

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

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.

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!

Pig-Man @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

'Pig-man' is a fantastic all-original blues & primitive Jazz performer having written over 200 songs.

He performs regularly with 'The Rubber Band' and appears at The Oddfellows for a special solo performance.

Not to be missed!

Crawford and Brown / Charlie @ Nantwich Road Social Club (The NUR), Crewe

Beam @ The Eight Farmers, Crewe

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

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

Be sure to catch a Beam gig. Its electric!

The Four Kings Blues Band @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, 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.

8.00pm

Risky Business @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Summer Skank event @ The Crosville Club, Crewe

with
Bad Dukes And Beggars
plus
Roots To Nowhere

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

Baxter @ The Imperial, Crewe

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

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

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

Smoking Guns @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Jane Woodward @ Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich

Amazing voice with a wide repertoire of songs ranging from the 1960’s to present day, including music from Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Adele, Duffy and Lady GaGa to name but a few.

Recently returning to the UK following a successful sixteen year career in Benidorm, Spain on the busy cabaret circuit.

During her time in Benidorm, Jane worked on a variety of theatre productions including a full scale musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’ starring in the lead role as Belle and a showcase of the West End and Broadway Musicals.

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!

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.

Charity Event @ The Horse Shoe, Crewe

Charity Fun Day, featuring -

3.00pm The Mad Dog Davies Band
Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Country, RnB, Blues, Punk and everything else in between! Some tunes you'll know, some you might not, but all of it fun, energetic and dance-able.

5.00pm Jason Fiori
Solo acoustic set from superb local singer-songwriter. Expect top-class Indie covers from the likes of Oasis, Stone Roses, Blossoms, Arctic Monkeys etc. as well as a few selected original tunes.

7.00pm Between The Loops
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.
Tracks from popular classics by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Will Smith, Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, Stereophonics, Coldplay and much more.

Abi Foster @ The White Horse, Nantwich

6.30pm

Dee Maycee @ Nantwich Road Social Club (The NUR), Crewe

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

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

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

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

Nick Steed @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Open Mic Night @ Ebenezer's, Nantwich

Open Mic with Neil Smith @ Beer Dock, Crewe

Acoustic Open Mic @ The King's Lock, Middlewich

Diamonds And Ducks @ The Railway, Nantwich

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.
In 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.

Leandra @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Leandra is a great personality act supported by a dynamic vocal range. She is part of the new breed of female entertainers that not only sound and look great, but also cares about her craft.

Her influences include such evergreen greats as Cher and Celine Dion to rock groups such as Queen, Journey and Guns and Roses, although she is sure she is stuck in the 80’s!

She has worked the North West and North Wales entertainment circuit for over 12 years getting fantastic responses from both young and old. Leandra’s cheeky sense of humour and stage presence will have the audience eating out her hand....!

The Band-Its @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

A return to The Cosey for The Band-Its.

This is Charlie from The Jalepeños other band!

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

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Tone Tanner @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Known as a “one man kick ass band” Tone Tanner delivers roots and blues slide licks on his homemade resonator guitars with the genuine punch and authenticity of the original bluesmen.

Tipped for the top by BBC Hereford &Worcester, TT plays solo slide / blues and acoustic rock, but there’s a lot more to him than that!

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!

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Derailed @ The Express, Crewe

Helen Yardley @ Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich

A distinctive voice, Helen is experienced and versatile, having performed across the UK and Europe, and on Cruise Ships and in Holiday Parks.

She performs a varied set from upbeat chart music, 60’s, Country, Soul and Jazz, to traditional folk numbers with her acoustic guitar.

Electro 80's @ Shavington Club, Shavington

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 £7
Non-members/guests £7

The Sound Party @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

Memory Lane @ The Rising Sun Vaults, Crewe

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

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

We Are Nomad @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe

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.

4.00pm afternoon show.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

The Eighties Experience @ The Raven, Crewe

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

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


Early show, 7.00pm start.

Open Mic with Hayley Strangelove @ The Imperial, Crewe

Open Mic Night hosted by local legend Hayley Strangelove.

All welcome, performers and spectators.

8.00pm start.

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

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

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

The Salt City Jazzmen @ The Elephant, Shavington

Acoustic Open Mic @ The Narrowboat, Middlewich

Beardsmith @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

Beardsmith are one of the UK's best bands for hire.
Based in Nantwich, they have been entertaining audiences in the UK and Europe for 16 years and really need no further introduction to the Cosey audience!

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...!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Open Mic Night @ The Lower Chequer, Sandbach

With Slug and friends...

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 @ Ebenezer's, Nantwich

The Guitar Monkey @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

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


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

The Jim Kirkpatrick Band @ The Raven, Crewe

The all-new Jim Kirkpatrick Band featuring Neil Simpson (Roy Wood, Climax Blues Band) on bass, Duncan Thompson (Sandi Thom) on drums, Dave Edwards (Chris Bev Org) on Hammond alongside one of the UK's premier slide, blues and rock guitar players - Jim Kirkpatrick (FM, Bernie Marsden, Rhino's Revenge and more).

Original and cover tracks from Hendrix to Zeppelin....

Derailed @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

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!

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

The Pluckers @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

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 Sensational Ball And Chain Gang Band @ The Railway, Nantwich

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!

Casino @ The Railway, Nantwich

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

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

California Blue @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

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

Members free
Non-members and guests £2

Christie @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

This exceptional singer-songwriter based in Northwich returns to The Oddfellows playing classics and new material.

Christie is destined for great success with her effortlessly silky vocals and excellent guitar accompaniment!

As always, this is a free gig.

9ish start.

Not to be missed!

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Cat Diva @ Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich

Cat is a professional singer, and has performed in musicals, pantomimes and various cabaret shows throughout the U.K and abroad. She's had a record deal and worked as session singer and backing singer. She's sung on Cruises, in holiday centres, toured Germany singing for the troups, was in an Abba Tribute in Spain and more. Phew...!

Her influences include Whitney Houston(her idol), Madonna (her teen idol) Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Tina Arena, Shania Twain, George Michael, Celine Dion...

Afterglow @ Shavington Club, Shavington

Afterglow are a local rock & pop covers band with a new line-up!

Tandie - Lead vocals
Mart - Guitar & backing vocals
Kyle - Bass & backing vocals
Rich - Drums

Members £free
Non-members/guests £1.00

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Boomin @ The Raven, Crewe

Boomin are an excellent 3-piece Pop/Rock band from Wigan, UK formed in 2006. They are a tremendous live Act playing covers and their own material.

Artists supported and worked with: Westlife, JLS, Mcfly The Script, Scounting for Girls, Ultrabeat, Basshunter, Newton Faulkner, Pixie Lott, Jedward, Craig David, The Lancashire Hotpots and more.

Rock Fm Unsigned Winners 2009, Live and Unsigned Grand Finalists 2009, Jumpin Jaks Battle of the Bands Winners 2008.

8.00pm.

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

Open Mic Night @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

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

Folk Night @ The Hawk, Haslington

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

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.

Wicklow Gap @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Open Mic Night @ Ebenezer's, Nantwich

Ben Maitland @ Tom's Tap and Brewhouse, Crewe

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!

8.00pm

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

Simmy And The Poor Boys @ The Railway, Nantwich

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

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

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

Megan Lee @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Megan Lee is a local girl from Nantwich who has a huge love for music, her forte being jazz and blues, visiting all the eras from Ella Fitzgerald and Eva Cassidy to the modern day Adele and Amy Winehouse, to the quirky 1940's style with the likes of Caro Emerald and Madeleine Peyroux.

Megan's style and persona complements the style of the music she performs leaving you wanting more and most certainly having a night to remember.

She trained at the London School of Musical Theatre and has worked in the West End and abroad as a leading lady.

This is a free gig. Not to be missed!

The Regulators @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

The Regulators are a Blues & Rock three piece formed from the ashes of Big Blue House who enjoyed many years on the local and National stages.

Still a hard hitting tight unit that feature tracks from the likes of:- The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Blackberry Smoke, Arc Angels, Rory Gallagher, JJ Cale, Jonny Lang....

You get the picture, going down that good ol’ Blues & Southern Rock road!

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!

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

The Coldplayer @ The Imperial, 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.

Human League tribute @ Sandbach Cricket Club, Sandbach

From £12.00 + bkg fee.

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

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

Adam Coleman @ Wilbraham Arms, Nantwich

Adam has returned from a successful few years working for P&O Cruises as cabaret/production singer & dancer.

Adam performs a cabaret set covering music from the 60’s to modern day as well as swing from Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, the Rat Pack and much more.

Shakermaker @ The Woodside, 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!

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.

Creative Crewe Family, Fit and Fun Day @ Queens Park, Crewe

In association with Colossus Productions.

Live music from 6.00pm.
Featuring

Artizan
Green Bullet
Audiodrome
Rivers & Kidd
Mick Masser
Whistlefish

Flameproof @ The Raven, Crewe

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

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

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

7.00pm.

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm