WRISTBAND GIGS AROUND THE TOWN - Saturday 22nd March

Sunday 23rd March
Monday 24th March

NANTWICH MUSEUM  - TWIN FRETS - 12pm-2pm
The unique guitar and vocal style of Vernon Fuller, accompanied by Italian guitarist Willy Fluss. An exciting blend of Soul, Jazz, Reggae and Funk. Not to be missed.

BOOT & SHOE - EGO KING - 3pm-5pm
Rage against the Machine meets The Reynolds Girls. A Port and Stilton fuelled Covers band The hits keep comin' at you with these guys, the songs you love to hear, played with a total disregard for public health.....

THE UNION - LAST ONES OUT - 3pm-5pm
Enjoyed a successful year last year and are back at the festival showcasing their eclectic blend of acoustic country blues with a slant on more contemporary songs by Bob Dylan, Bert Jansch and Dave Alvin.

WHITE HORSE - FEEDBACK - 3pm-5pm
A 12 piece band who regularly perform around South Cheshire. Musically they feature a brass section as well as keyboard, guitars, bass, drums and vocals. Numbers range from rhythm and blues to soul and everything in between from the 1960s to contemporary.

MALBANK - HOLLOW FLOOR - 3pm-5pm
Formed in 2006, and making their 3rd appearance at the festival, they are Pete Marshall, Ian Haughey, George Marshall and Jack Marshall. All together they take Ian & Pete's songs, add electric & acoustic guitars, a driving fretless bass and full on rocking drums.

RED COW - THE JIVES - 3pm-5pm
Jeff Chapman, guitar/vocals Al E Bye harmonicas. They play R&B, blues, rock'n'roll. Dr. Feelgood meet Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee. Classic material and excellent musicians, these guys start off with the energy most bands aspire to at the end.

RAILWAY HOTEL - INTERPLAY - 3pm-5pm
A new line up playing everything from sultry classic jazz tunes to up to date vibrant chart songs. Something for everyone. All ages and tastes. Groove the night away to InterPlay.

BOWLING GREEN - THE SALT CITY JAZZMEN - 3pm-5pm
Our local outfit are still one of the best Trad Jazz Bands in the North West. Guaranteed to generate some foot tapping!

YE OLDE VAULTS - THE DAVE RICHMOND BAND - 3pm-5pm
Forged in the hot bed of Texas blues – during his teens - playing small clubs and bars between, Dallas, Austin and Houston. Dave has developed very much his own style and accompanied by his outstanding sidemen, provides a blend of original material combined with contemporary blues’ influences.

SHAKESPEARE  - MIDNIGHT LIST - 3pm-5pm
Swinging the Standards - old and new, as played for the BBC…Back again, by popular demand - Vocals: Gary Latham Piano: Tom Kincaid, Bass: Frank Grime, Drums: Roger Keay, Sax: Don Wright.

CROWN HOTEL BAR - D&G + JIM KIRKPATRICK - 3pm-5pm
The Duo of Al Dean & John Gunstone at their regular gig joined by J.K/P for an afternoon of Rhythm & Blues classics with just a hint of Jazz!!

CURSHAWS  - TERRAPLANE BLUES - 3pm-5pm
A welcome return for this exciting duo who were well received at last year’s festival and a treat for all lovers of authentic blues. (Paul Barnard Dobro / vocals and Ian Edwards guitar, harp and vocals).

NAKATCHA  - NEMO - 3pm-5pm
Roll back into town by public demand with their explosive brand of Rock & Roll, mixing their own material along with putting their stamp on some timeless classics. These unsung heroes are a must see!

SWAN WITH TWO NECKS - BERNIE FAWCETT - 3pm-5pm Singer/songwriter/piano-man, playing a heady mix from his own 2 cd’s which contain all original songs. Also playing the jazz standards and classics of all the greats.

TALBOT - THE ROOSTERS - 6pm-8pm
The band established themselves on the Blues circuit with a bang in 2002 and have developed into one of the country’s top rhythm and blues acts. They deliver an evening of classic British and American R&B, guaranteed to get any house jumping. Not to be missed.

WHITE HORSE - THE P.L.O.T. - 7pm-9pm
Consist of virtuoso guitarist Howie G, bass player Linden Edwards & on drums, John Mason. Their recently released debut album "The Primeval Leviathan of Truth" Received 8 stars in "Classic Rock" and featured in the top 50 albums for 2007.

SWAN WITH TWO NECKS - DJANGO KILL - 7pm-9pm
They are finally out and about, gigging in pubs and clubs all over the UK. Bringing the dancier elements of the bands influences blended with poetic lyrics, drawing inspiration from a diverse group including George Harrison, Guns N’ Roses and the Libertines.


Sunday 23rd March
Monday 24th March