12pm – 5pm 33 HOSPITAL ST (The old Kiltearn Medical Centre) - X-Academy Performing Arts – will be open to all. There will be music and dance presented by current and past students, a little drama and singing – even art and photography on display. Enjoy Jazz, Blues and music performed by the young generation, you will not be disappointed. “Dancing is more than just performing, for some it’s an escape.” “Performing Arts doesn’t just create performers, it nurture’s confidence, self-esteem, acknowledgement of personal strengths, for you to enjoy”
12pm – 2pm NANTWICH CIVIC HALL (Peggy Killick Suite) – THE SOUTH CHESHIRE GEORGE FORMBY UKELELE SOCIETY – This tribute society are an annual highlight of the Festival. Featuring an array of soloists, they are guaranteed to get your feet tapping. NB:- Entrance fee/donation to a charity of the society’s choice.
12pm – 2pm THE WHITE HORSE - THE COACHMAKERS TRAD JAZZ BAND – The band was formed a few years ago at the request of award winning pub, “The Coachmakers Arms”, to bring a regular session of Trad Jazz to central Hanley. Playing a foot tapping mixture of standards, marches, blues and gospel. The 5 piece line up is complemented with up and coming teenage Jazz & Blues singer, Emily Williamson.
12pm – 2pm NAKATCHA – FOULPLAY - Four of the area’s most experienced musicians have come together to bring you a quality set of familiar yet unexpected covers from the 70’s and 80’s at this, their first visit to Nantwich. They have been receiving rave reviews wherever they perform, and are definitely not to be missed!
12pm – 2pm THE CROWN BALLROOM – ACOUSTIC UNLIMITED - A rare chance to catch this exciting trio in the elegant surroundings of the Crown. Led by Damian Darlington and featuring Gareth Darlington and bassist Steve Gaffney, this band is a must see for music lovers of all genres. Now augmented by the dynamic vocals of Johanna Darlington and joined by a variety of guests for your listening pleasure! Start the day right with this band!!
12pm – 4pm THE CHESHIRE CAT (Inside) - BERNIE FAWCETT - singer/songwriter/piano-man, zipping you along through an eclectic mix of songs from his own CD’s, pop classics and some jazz standards. Jump aboard for a unique journey.
12pm – 6pm THE CHESHIRE CAT (Marquee) – The Tone Junkies with special guests FLIGHT 505 – Two three piece bands that pride themselves on their ability to please any audience. The TJ’s have an extensive repertoire of funk and blues, rock`n`roll, country and soul, and the musicianship to move seamlessly between each and all. The ‘505’ boys are very well known in this area and will be ploughing the hard hitting R&B groove ensuring that it will be an afternoon of great music.
1pm – 3pm THE MALBANK – THE GARETH HUGHES TRIO – A rare chance to see a local performance by this intimate Jazz trio led by upcoming Cheshire based drummer Gareth Hughes. As a sideman Hughes has had a busy 12 months with highlights including performances at Ronnie Scott’s. This year proves to be just as exciting with a busy schedule as well as appearances at Brecon Jazz festival and tours to Canada, Spain and France.
1pm – 3pm THE UNION - BASICALLY BLUES - have been together for over 4 years, with almost the same line up as the previous band, Red House Blues. Its mainly blues; Stevie Ray, Muddy Waters, Gary Moore, Hendrix, Howlin Wolf etc, with a few 60’s songs, Spencer Davis, Stones, Free etc, all good stuff !!
1pm – 3pm THE RAILWAY HOTEL – MUTHA HUMBUCKER – Rock for the fun of it !! A full on fantastic fresh four-piece, belting out the best riffs with an energetic stage presence that will leave you exhausted just watching.
1pm – 3pm THE CROWN HOTEL BAR - D&G with JIM KIRKPATRICK – Al & John are joined by Jim K/P and other special guests for a bit more infectious Rhythm & Blues, in a more intimate setting.
1pm – 4pm THE RESIDENCE – ANDY STONES - From Blues to Boogie, Roots to Rock ‘n’ Roll and Jazz to Swing!!! This pianist/vocalist plays everything from Jerry Lee Lewis to Jools Holland, Fats Waller to Fats Domino and Elton John to Elvis! Andy’s ‘tongue in cheek’ approach to piano music has been seen at many festivals/venues worldwide inc. Edinburgh, Mastricht, Cork, & Nashville.
2pm – 4pm THE BOWLING GREEN – THE STEVE OAKES QUARTET – The band is co-fronted by Steve Oakes on guitar and Ed Kainyek on sax, performing an eclectic mixture of modern jazz comprising be-bop, latin jazz, funk, and contemporary takes on standards. Original compositions are interspersed with pieces by jazz icons including Pat Metheny and Courtney Pine. The solos are frequently passionate and intense, while at other times subtle and reflective.
2pm – 4pm THE RED COW – DAVID BRISTOW & COLIN FIELD – David Bristow returns to Nantwich with his unique brand of mellow 30’s blues, this year accompanied by Bullfrog Blues harp player Colin Field, guaranteed to please those who like their blues in the old style.”
2pm – 4pm HARRISONS – EGO KING - Musical entertainment from the past and present. Explore the world of classic ‘hits and misses’ with Ego King. Music from the past 30 years from artistes such as Pink Floyd, The Beatles and The Who, to more contemporary artistes, including Basement Jaxx, Muse and original material, blended to provide the perfect soundtrack for a pub on a Sunday afternoon.
2pm – 4pm THE CROWN BALLROOM – RHYTHM ZOO - are rapidly establishing themselves as an exciting Rhythm and Blues band. Even though the people who make up Rhythm Zoo have been around for quite a while, there is a certain feverish excitement when they play. Knocking out classic blues with a modern soul slant, they really cover a lot of ground in a short time.
3pm – 5pm THE TALBOT – THE MEAN RED SPIDERS - After a ‘long time no see’, a welcome return to form for the rejuvenated ‘Spiders’. Good authentic harp driven blues.
3pm – 5pm THE WHITE HORSE – THE MIDNIGHT PILGRIMS – Talented, local Americana favourites. The Pilgrims play upbeat originals and southern-fried, re-worked covers from artists such as Tom Petty, Charlie Daniels, Steve Earle, John Mellencamp, The Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Regulars on the national festival circuit, this is edgy, fun, toe-tapping music - it’s party time!
3pm – 5pm THE RAILWAY HOTEL 2nd STAGE – TOBACCO ROAD - are a four-piece rock and blues band from Wrexham. Formed in 2000 they play a varied assortment of new and classic songs in their own unique style. Overall they produce an authentic R&B drive, which makes the band a must for anyone that likes to Rock n Roll. Come and see for yourselves, you will enjoy.
3pm – 5pm NAKATCHA – BLOZONE - are an exciting 8/9 piece band who play mainly Soul/Motown favourite party tracks. Complemented by a four piece brass section they provide something for everyone (unless you’re a die hard C&W fan)
3pm – 5pm YE OLDE VAULTS - WHITE LIGHT – Three experienced players all with various influences brought together to give you a classic old school power trio, with elements of Blues, Rock & Funk. The band play a set of classic covers. Rock ‘n Roll standards and Pop/Rock classics from The Beatles / The Stones / The Who / Cream / Free / Gary Moore / The Police / Glenn Hughes / Bryan Adams.
4pm – 6pm THE CROWN HOTEL BAR – TOM DOUGHTY – Tom is one of the most original artists around and has a truly unique approach to acoustic lap guitar and vocal interpretation. His music is rooted in blues but full of other influences, culminating in a sound that is all his own.
4pm – 6pm THE CROWN HOTEL BALLROOM – GREY GOOSE - play some traditional blues tunes. Tracks by artists such as Sonny Boy Williamson, Robert Johnson and Mississippi John Hurt. They also play some BB King and T Bone Walker. But the Grey Goose are a living blues band who pride themselves in finding their own voice through the songwriting talents of Frankie Williams.
5pm – 7pm THE BOWLING GREEN – THE BLUESHOUNDS – perform cover versions of great R&B classics by such artists as Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy and Freddie King as well as more modern songs by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robben Ford. If you like your blues guitar played with feeling and good humour you’ll like The Blueshounds.
5pm – 7pm THE SHAKESPEARE – THE PROVIDENCE JUG BAND - perform with attitude and wit, covering a range of material from railroad songs, primitive blues and rude American folktales to ragtime and jazz. These guys amaze and amuse with their mixture of ragtime and blues. The reconstituted (but unreformed) ‘PJB’ has changed little from the early days, though they are perhaps a bit more house-trained and now without jug (no-one likes all that spit).
5pm – 7pm THE MALBANK – THE LOST CITY SINNERS – Internationally renowned 3 piece, delivering dynamic R&B arrangements infused with Jazz-Latin and polyrhythmic forms. Admire the interplay between the instruments. A superb guitarist Dr.T. with great technique, much admired by his contemporaries, plus a terrific rhythm section – Bassist J. B. P. !!! and legendary drummer Frank Orlando.
5pm – 7pm THE RAILWAY – THE JALAPENOS – A packed house is guaranteed for this trio, who amaze audiences with a wildly energetic show, jumping around like men possessed, while banging out some of the tightest, most powerful rock and R&B around. Once seen never forgotten !!
6pm – 8pm HARRISONS – THE JP FOUR – return to Nantwich to launch a new Cd/Ep ‘Free Money’. The band features Andy Parker on tenor sax and vocals, Mark Lea on guitar, Tony Dunmore on electric upright bass and Chris Wharton on drums. The music is rhythm&blues with a funky groove. The songs are influenced by Ray Charles, Mose Allison and The Meters, a classic formula but dealing with contemporary themes, for example ‘Keeping onto your girlfriend by going to the gym’ ‘Celebrity nightmares’ and everyones favourite ‘Free Money’.
6pm – 8pm THE TALBOT – THE COWBOY OUTFIT - If you like toe-tapping Honky Tonk music, this is the band for you. They were formed from ex-members of The Winchesters, who thrilled the festival-goers of Europe for over a decade, and The Lonesome and Penniless Cowboys, Manchester’s longest running Western Swing band. You’re sure to love their sizzling renditions of the best of Hank Williams, Bob Wills and Johnny Cash, with a few surprises thrown in!
6pm – 8pm THE WHITE HORSE - THE SALT CITY JAZZMEN - Stalwarts of the Nantwich Festival, these local guys guarantee a first rate foot tapping show.
6pm – 8pm THE CROWN HOTEL BALLROOM – OVATE - Their set list is based around the 50’s and 60’s Blues classics, with material from a range of the masters, including Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, John Lee Hooker, BB King, Buddy Guy, John Mayall, that type of upbeat Blues material. ‘We do not perform many of our own songs; and aim to entertain our audiences with the much loved Blues classics’.
6pm – 8pm NAKATCHA – CACTUS MOON -. A core 5 piece band blessed with two exceptional and very different guitarists, they have a huge range of material in their magazine. A ten minute Allman Bros style jam juxtaposed with a delicate Allen Toussaint ‘Big Easy’ blues, a genuine gumbo. Love to play with guests and never know when to stop!
6pm – 8pm THE RESIDENCE – TWIN FRETS - Another chance to see the playing of Willy Fluss, North West Guitar Maestro who originally hails from Italy. Supported by the cool mellow funky guitar and vocals of Vernon Fuller. Bebop, Blues & Beyond with Grooves Galore!
7pm – 9pm THE RED COW – SILKEN - Silvana has had regular appearances on Italian TV and has also performed on Channel 4 and BBC TV. Guitarist Ken Warrillow has supported many big names including Van Morrison, 10cc and The Hollies.
7pm – 9pm THE RAILWAY HOTEL 2nd STAGE – A.W.O.L. – Performing their own unique version of classic songs from soft acoustic to hard rock, songs rarely covered but pleasingly familiar! A favourite band of The Railway Hotel and possibly one of the best bands to come out of Stoke on Trent.
7pm – 9pm THE CROWN HOTEL BAR – MIDNIGHT LIST – Swinging the great Jazz Standards from the last 100 years as played for the BBC… with Gary Latham on Vocals. Also this year we introduce the great sound of Steve Moore on Piano, Frank Grime on Double Bass and Roger Keay on drums (who can also be heard blowing Saxaphone on occasions…)
8pm – 11pm THE CHESHIRE CAT (Inside) – Samantha Murphy – is an extremely talented vocalist who has performed extensively throughout the UK and abroad. Her impressive vocal range enables her to perform all styles of music, from Norah Jones to Kings of Leon!
8pm – 11pm THE CHESHIRE CAT (Marquee) – WITH BOB ON OUR SIDE – This innovative six-piece band is firmly established as part of the music scene in South Cheshire. The set covers a wide range of Dylan’s work and includes an acoustic solo spot by frontman Mark Sutcliffe. A gig not to be missed!
8.30pm – 10.30pm THE BOWLING GREEN – CUILLIN BLUE - don’t do predictable! A great live band, expect the unexpected as this powerful five piece, fronted by the wonderful voice of Marsha Jane Tarvet, take you on a journey. From raunchy, dirty versions of blues and R&B classics which will leave you breathless and shouting for more, to intricate and soulful bluesy reworkings of songs from sources as diverse as The Mississippi Delta to The Beatles and some from way out of left field !!
8.30pm – 10.30pm THE SHAKESPEARE – PLAIN TRUTH – are a 3 piece rock band featuring Leon Parr on drums, Simon Crumley on bass and Alec Johnson on guitar/synth and vocal. They play a diverse set of music from artists such as Alex Harvey, Trapeze, Bonnie Raitt, Keb Mo, Led Zep, Deep Purple, Hendrix all served up with a large dose of improvisation and a modicum of humour. Not to be missed.
8.30pm – 10.30pm THE TALBOT - STEAMY WINDOWS - These boys come hot foot from the Welsh hills with their own brand of laid back blues originals mixed with covers of some of the great standards. Phil, Pejay, Nells and Charlie-JT will do their best to make sure that Steamy Windows stays permanently in your playlist.
8.30pm – 10.30pm THE WHITE HORSE – PEACEMAKER - are a brand new Chester/Wrexham powerhouse blues-rock band, drawing their main inspiration from Rory Gallagher, ZZ Top, Gary Moore, Jim Hendrix, Thin Lizzy, Nazareth, Mountain, Cream and the great blues-rock bands of the 60/70’s.
8.30pm – 10.30pm THE RAILWAY - HEAVY WEATHER - An exciting and dynamic four piece blues/rock band, who have been recently backing Bernie Marsden of Whitesnake. Showcasing the blues guitar skills of Jim Kirkpatrick, playing a mixture of original and cover songs. A chance for you to see this local legendary band at its best.
8.30pm – 10.30pm THE CROWN HOTEL BALLROOM – THE VICE BISHOPS - The band which features the twin guitars of Dave Faulkner and Pod Malkin, has been together nearly fifteen years and in that time have supported numerous blues greats. The four piece band plays a mixture of classic blues covers, instrumentals and original songs, and is driven by the rhythm section of Dave Blant on bass and Fred Hopwood on drums (AKA The Zydeco Brothers).
8.30pm – 10.30pm NAKATCHA – VAVOOM - Rock n’ Roll Rampage! Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, early Elvis, Bill Haley, Stray Cats, Brian Setzer Orchestra and many more! Hot Rod Rock n’ Roll & Rockabilly delivered on demonic Drums, bangin’ Slap Double Bass and growlin’ Gretsch guitar.
8.30pm – 10.30pm YE OLDE VAULTS – JIMMY MACK – Fronted by James Harrison (guitar/vocals) this band have established themselves firmly as an excellent blues/soul/funk experience. Featuring the outstanding talent of Mike Smith (sax/keyboards), JJ Rio (bass) and Jay Irving (Drums), who have played alongside artists such as Steve Winwood, Sam Brown, The Muffin Men and Connie Lush; these guys promise to deliver a superb set.
Lineups and schedules may be liable to change without prior notice
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Currently the guitarist with British AOR legends FM, and working on a Rory Gallagher project with original band members Dave Levy and Rich Newman and Bernie Marsden of Whitesnake.
