AROUND THE TOWN – SATURDAY 7th APRIL
2pm – 4pm - NANTWICH MUSEUM - TOM DOUGHTY - With 30 plus years of re learning his craft, Tom has developed a unique sound and technique that makes his music instantly recognizable. ‘He is a master of the Lap Slide Guitar, nothing less’. Ian McWee, Diamond Bottlenecks. With three nationally and internationally acclaimed CD’s to his name, studio sessions, a growing reputation as a slide guitar teacher and workshop leader, Tom entertains audiences throughout the land. Expect Blues, Roots, Folk, Standards and his own songwriting skills.
3pm – 5pm - NANTWICH METHODIST CHURCH – THE YACHT CLUB FOUR - are a four-piece band with a singer; playing jazz in the New Orleans tradition - blues, rags, hymns, spirituals, waltzes, popular songs and marches – They have many years’ experience of playing the music of New Orleans and have played together in other bands and for the past two years have been playing successfully with this line-up.
3pm – 5pm - THE WHITE HORSE – HOUSEPARTY – A five piece band of talented local musicians covering some well known tracks from differing eras. Featuring four lead vocalists:- Chris Dyer/Sax, Al Hopkins/Guitar, Tom Seals/Piano, Al Dean/Bass…along with Andy Bibby/Drums and occasional vocal encouragement !
3pm – 5pm - THE BOWLING GREEN – WHISKEY HEAD – are a lively and popular five piece rhythm and blues outfit working extensively throughout Staffordshire and the deep south of Cheshire. Its members bring together years of varied musical experience and are passionate about live performance, delivering modern and traditional guitar and harp blues with a driving, contemporary edge.
3pm – 5pm - THE UNION – THE PROVIDENCE JUG BAND - originally played together in the early 70s, emerging from the bunch of musicians that formed the backbone of their local folk scene. They reformed some 30 years later to play a range of material from railroad songs, primitive blues and rude American folktales to ragtime and jazz. The band consists of Winston on vocals and harmonica, Steve on mandolin, Keith on tea-chest bass and guitar and Phil on guitar.
3pm – 5pm – THE CROWN HOTEL BALLROOM – THE SLIPPERY HILL BOYS – Blisteringly fast bluegrass classics coupled with laid back, traditional Americana are the hallmarks of Staffordshire based band, The Slippery Hill Boys. The band consists of four highly skilled musicians who bring a wealth of experience to the stage. Ralph’s banjo
expertise rivals many of the American bluegrass players and flatpicker Andy is a fine banjo player too. The line up is completed by Tim on mandolin and Geoff on bass. Four part harmony vocals complete the package that has appeal for any age group.
3pm – 5pm – THE CROWN HOTEL BAR – BLUE CEE - Nantwich favourites, Raphael Callaghan (vocal, slide guitar, harmonica) and Christine Purnell (bass guitar) are back with their blues, boogie and gospel duo. Expect exclusive preview of songs from their forthcoming album Secrets and Lies. Don’t miss them!
3pm – 5pm – NAKATCHA - BLOZONE - Another happy return for this popular eight piece band. This local outfit boasts a lively three piece brass section and deliver an entertaining mix of soul/tamla motown and popular favourites. Guaranteed to leave you on a high.
3pm – 5pm – THE RESIDENCE (Inside) – THE SPARE RIBS - Heidi’s well established vocal styling and Jack’s exciting gypsy guitar riffs combine with rich harmonies, catchy choruses and spine tingling violin and flute. These singer/song writers, Heidi Browne & Jack Marshall have created this genre-fusing multi instrumentalist experience, and are more than willing to share it with you.
4pm – 6pm – THE SHAKESPEARE – THE RETROSPECTIVE – are a Crewe-based pop-rock three-piece. With a polished perfection reminiscent of Jimmy Eat World in their prime and armed with choruses that Feeder and the The All-American Rejects would be proud to call their own. The band has built up a solid reputation as one of the Cheshire scene’s leading lights. With an arsenal of their own contagiously catchy pop-songs and a selection of modern covers they continue to win over every audience they play to.
6pm – 8pm – THE TALBOT – WITH BOB ON OUR SIDE – Founded in 1999, these festival regulars perform an exciting and innovative set, featuring a range of classics from Bob Dylan & The Band. From solo acoustic to cranked-up electric rock, this is a must see gig for Festival goers!
6pm – 8pm – THE UNION – THE START – a five piece mod, pop, punk band with a little bit of rock. Playing songs from The Jam, Stereophonics, The Enemy, The Clash, U2, The Fratellis, Feeder, The Pigeon Detectives, The Cure, The Buzzcocks, Sex pistols. plus many more. A high energy fun band, producing full on foot tapping sets.
6pm – 8pm – THE CROWN HOTEL BALLROOM – THE FOLKWITS – are a local folk duo, widely acclaimed in the area, featuring moving harmonies and a powerful acoustic performance. Influences are drawn from the Civil Wars, Mumford and Sons, Fairport Convention & Richard Thomson, with a sprinkling of Dolly Parton for good measure!
6pm – 8pm – THE CROWN HOTEL BAR – RAIN - an acoustic duo doing a mixture of original and cover material. An eclectic mix of folk/rock/blues and a few unusual songs too. “The idea isn’t to cover the standard cover songs, but to find songs that challenge us as musicians and that have a narrative that we can relate to the audience.”
6pm – 8pm – NAKATCHA – BLUZE BOX – This six-piece band bring a jazz twist to their powerful set. Using an original approach with strong guitar, sax and piano soloists behind authentic vocals they use traditional and modern blues material to create an intensely exciting experience.
6pm – 8pm – THE RESIDENCE (Inside) – BLUE CEE - Last chance this festival to catch Raphael Callaghan (vocal, slide guitar, harmonica) and Christine Purnell (bass guitar) with their original take on blues, boogie and gospel.
6pm – 8pm – THE WHITE HORSE - RICK LACEY’S BLUES BAND - An Englishman, an American and an Italian walk in to a bar… it sounds like the start of a joke but it is in fact the start of the band, consisting of Paolo Fuschi, Dave Luvin and Rick Lacey. The band share a passion for funky powerful blues and their aim is to lay down some serious grooves.
7pm – 9pm – THE MALBANK - SWAY – This Cheshire based band play a varied set of well known classic hits from the past four decades, from the likes of:- Elbow, Snow Patrol, Coldplay, Doobie Brothers, Kaiser Chiefs, The Jam, The Beatles, Hard Fi, Big Country and Stereophonics. Featuring; Andy Gilbert (vocals & guitar), Anthony Greatbanks (lead guitar & vocals), David Edwards (bass) and Wayne Evans (drums).
7pm – 9pm – THE SHAKESPEARE – MIDNITE JOHNNY - has worked extensively throughout the USA and has established a reputation as one of South Florida’s most powerful Blues and Rock guitarists. A lead/slide guitarist and vocalist along with a three piece rhythm section specialising in Blues; Blues Rock; Classic Rock, and R & B, Guitar styles. MJ’s resume includes work with Bo Diddley, Harvey Mandel, Warren Caeser, Dan Ackroyd and many more.
7pm – 9pm – THE RESIDENCE (Marquee) – THE COWBOY OUTFIT - were formed a couple of years ago 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! If you like toe-tapping Honky Tonk music, this is the band for you
7.30pm – 9.30pm - HARRISONS – THE GREEN HYENAS - are a 4 piece covers band, playing tracks by such artists as The Beatles, The Jam, Paul Weller, Stereophonics, Arctic Monkeys, Razorlight, Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters and many more!!!. Their tight harmonies & professional sound come with years of experience in the live music industry.
8pm – 10pm – THE RED COW – PHIL MADDOCKS - Solo singer-songwriter from Congleton Cheshire, who has a diverse range of influences from Richard Thompson to Marvin Gaye. He’s a regular live performer around the North- West, and also features on local radio as he continues to develop his acoustic based songs.
8pm – 10pm – THE BOWLING GREEN - THE GREY GOOSE BLUES BAND - An original blues outfit from the West Midlands. The band were formed in 2008 by singer, songwriter and guitarist Frankie Williams, and are fast developing an excellent reputation on the British Blues scene: ‘Refreshing, entertaining and efficient band with good ideas…’ Blues Matters magazine. Also according to BM, The Grey Goose have ‘that added ingredient – lyrical originality’, and go on to say that the Geese ‘handle all the regular modern blues tempos with confidence and some fine playing’.
8pm – 10pm – THE CROWN HOTEL BALLROOM - THE FIREBIRD SMITH BLUES BAND - A nine-piece outfit that synthesises modern blues, funk, soul and swing into a genre they call ‘Blacktop Blues’. Fronted by William ‘Firebird’ Smith, the band features a 3-piece horn section, two guitars, keys, bass and drums – all top musicians. The repertoire includes some original material, but mainly covers artistes such as Colin James, Lloyd Jones, Delbert McClinton andTower ofPower. It’s the kind of music that both moves your feet and soothes your soul.
9pm – 11pm – THE CROWN HOTEL BAR – SILKEN - Silvana’s enchanting soulful vocals and Ken Warrillow’s acoustic guitar combine to produce great arrangements of cool ballads and foot-tapping songs in the style of artistes ranging from Eva Cassidy to Karen Carpenter and Peggy Lee to Adele. Silvana has appeared on Channel 4 and BBC TV.
9pm – 11pm – THE TALBOT – THE BLACK NOTE BLUES BAND - are a five piece, good timeChicago style R&B R&R band. Playing foot stompin’ finger snappin’ blues and boogie. Gigging throughout theUK at blues clubs pubs and Festivals alike. A guaranteed good time to be had.
9pm – 11pm – THE WHITE HORSE – BIG BLUE HOUSE - are no strangers to Nantwich Festival goers. This three piece Rhythm & Blues outfit that has been plying its trade around the Blues circuit in various guises for the last 10 years or so. Featuring; James Harrison guitar/vocals Al Dean bass/vocals and Paul Turner on the kit. Special guest will be the ‘Man in Black’ local blues harp legend Mr Ade White.
NB:- All acts subject to change in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.
Admission by wristband – just £5 online for a limited time only.
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