Thursday
9pm-12.30am – LIVE BAND/JAM NIGHT - A fantastic opening to the Festival with an opportunity for any musicians/singers who want to join the resident three piece band (Alan Hopkins, Al Dean & Andy Bibby), or just do their own thing. A good time is guaranteed for all, so come down and join in the fun.
Friday
9-11pm (Inside) - ROUGHNECK RIOT - A rip-roaring foot stomping 6 piece Folk/Punk band pulling their inspiration from the likes of The Pogues, The Clash & Johnny Cash.
Saturday
3pm – 5pm - 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 !
6pm – 8pm – 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 he 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.
6pm – 8pm – 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.
9pm – 11pm – 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.
Sunday
12pm – 2pm - THE VICE BISHOPS – The band features the twin-electric guitars of Pod Malkin & Dave Faulkner. Ex- Zydeco Bros. Dave Blant on bass & Fred Hopwood on drums provide a solid platform for some fine original songs and classic blues/rock covers.
3pm – 5pm – MONKEY FINGER - After a non-stop tour of L.A (The Leek Area), The Finger are making a welcome return. Drawing on classics from masters including Free, Bad Company, Gary Moore and ZZ Top, all delivered with their unique brand of “Monkey-ness”, they are a must-see for all visitors to the festival. So get yourself ready for a night of quality Classic Rock (the gift that keeps on giving) with only one warning – prolonged exposure is guaranteed to make you a fully-fledged “Monkey Fingerer”!!!!
6pm – 8pm – THE JIM JAMS
Monday
3pm – 5pm - THE RUDE BOYS - The very best of 80’s Ska featuring hits from; The Specials/Bad Manners/Selector/ Toots, with a little bit of Madness thrown in! The band are based in the Midlands, and grew up with the Ska post-punk scene in an atmosphere of Clubs and Pubs. “We got sick of playing music we didn’t like and decided to play stuff that gets a reaction!”
5pm – 7pm - HEAVY WEATHER - A second opportunity to see this dynamic Blues/rock outfit fronted by FM and Bernie Marsden guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick. The band which also contains Climax Blues Band and Deborah Bonham members will be playing a mixture of original and cover material.
8pm – 10pm - GAMBLER – Another opportunity to see this great local three piece Rock Band, Kev Wright, Steve Gaffney & Paul Turner, covering anything but the norm, Rock music at its finest.
10pm – 12pm - (Inside) JIM JAMS – An end of Festival gig, hosted by James Harrison, featuring a variety of special guests playing various instruments. Come and join us for a funky bit of nonsense at the after show party. Must be Ben’s round by now!!!
