Crewe and District Gig Guide

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Michael Franklyn @ Nantwich Road Social Club, Crewe

Callum Wright @ Alvaston Hall Hotel, Nantwich

Beyond The Barricade @ The Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables.
Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, and of course ending with a stunning finale from Les Mis.
The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean), Andy Reiss ( Enjolras & Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Miserables), Katie Leeming (Eponine), and Poppy Tierney (Cosette) together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals.
To this day every musical note is still played and sung live – very rare indeed.
Beyond the Barricade gives musical theatre songs a bold concertformat treatment – but with the conviction and intention to deliver the material as if the audience are watching the original performance. This incredible concert is now in its 19th successive year.

A must-see show for musical fans - Portsmouth News
Beyond the Barricade has been touring since 1999 and it’s easy to see why the show and cast have developed an almost cult-like following - Stone Reviewer.

Tickets: £26

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.

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: 7.00pm.

The John Colins Band @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Open Mic with Heidi Browne @ The Oddfellows Arms, Nantwich

Jam Session @ The Red Lion, Winsford

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

Open Mic Night @ The Blind Beggar (formerly The Albion), Crewe

The Blind Beggar Open Mic.



Hosted by Brian Hayward
(Mischief Makers, Three Shades Of Grey)
and friends...



All welcome, performers and spectators.



(this session is held every two weeks)

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

Open Mic Night @ The Red Lion, Winsford

Open Mic Night @ The Raven, Crewe

Sparks @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

SOULvation @ The Imperial, 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.

The Mad Dog Davies Band @ The Railway, Nantwich

The Mad Dog Davies Band will take you from Hank Williams to The Clash.

This four-piece band have gone back to their roots with an acoustic sound fronted by Mad Dog himself, backed up by Son Of The Dog on lead guitar, with double bass and drums laying down the back beat!

Callum Wright @ The Residence, Nantwich

The Vanz @ The Cosey Club, Haslington

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.

Members £free
Non-members/guests £2.00

Bobcat Billy's Moonshine Mission @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Electro 80's @ Sandbach Cricket Club, Sandbach

+ DJ
£13.00

Tickets - call 07593 110699 only.

Mick Taylor @ The Railway Inn, Alsager

An evening of Soul, with Mick Taylor.

Expect classics from American Soul, Northern Soul and Motown.

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!

This is a free gig, 8.30ish start.

Hollywood Nites @ The Rising Sun Vaults, Crewe

Bullitt @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Shaw Waddy Waddy tribute @ Nantwich Road Social Club, Crewe

Baxter @ The Cheese Hall, Crewe

Diamonds And Ducks @ Albert's Corner, 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 were pleased to announce the arrival of the long awaited Step Mutha Humbucker featuring the very talented Ms. Sammy G on vocals - and now rebranded as Diamonds And Ducks!

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

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

The Jem @ The Horse Shoe, Crewe

Le Beat @ The Linley Tavern, Alsager

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

All dance floor fillers, with heaps of energy!

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

Sapphire & Steel @ The Limes, Sandbach

£12.50 with meal

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!

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!

Alisha Parker @ The Raven, Crewe

Alisha Parker is a professional singer, pianist and composer from Cheshire, England.

The 17-year old has taken her influences from the likes of Elton John, Norah Jones and Stevie Wonder and is now performing at venues across the North West & Midlands.

Since taking to the piano at the youthful age of 11, Alisha’s love for music flourished. From there, her classical skills then expanded into the depths of Pop, Jazz and Blues as an accompanist. She then began to combine her playing skills with her unique vocal ability during her school career, later honing them at various open mic and jam nights in the local area.

Today, Alisha gigs at venues across the UK from Cocktail Bars and Hostelries to Festivals and Weddings alongside her A level music studies. Her talents have already been recognised by many seasoned musicians and her following is continuing to bloom!

Born Jovi @ The Raven, Crewe

Born Jovi perform the greatest hits of Bon Jovi & pride themselves on recreating Bon Jovi’s energetic live performance.

Now into their 18th year of touring and fronted by Jon Bon Jovi impersonator Adrian Marx who has performed all over the world including Bon Jovi’s hometown of Sayreville, New Jersey.

Early show, 7.00pm start.

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers @ The Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to Lyceum Theatre!

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his Legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers. Les brings back the all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love plus many many more as well as introducing new songs from new album Lost Songs.

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers bring a new energy to all the classic hits.

Full Price: £26.50
Concession: £24.50
Groups 8+: £20.50

MEMBERS:
Premiere Card: £22.50

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.

Mitchell Joseph Thompson @ The Eight Farmers, Crewe

Internationally acclaimed No #1 UB40 soundalike, Mitchell Joseph Thompson, front man of JOHNNY 2 BAD - the World's only official UB40 tribute band to work for and come recommended by the real-deal themselves!

Including all the hits and the old classics. A show not to be missed!

6.00pm

Robert Wootton @ Crown Hotel Bar, Nantwich

12.00 - 2.00pm

Marc Gallagher @ The White Horse, Nantwich

Roar @ Nantwich Road Social Club, Crewe

Callum Wright @ Alvaston Hall Hotel, Nantwich