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The festival is now in its 21st year and the 2017 line-up is stronger than ever, says Phillip Martin Festival Organiser. 2017 sees the return of some old favourites we haven’t seen for a while. Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band open the Festival on the Thursday at Nantwich Civic Hall. An excellent show for those who love to dance. We’re also very pleased to welcome Ruby Turner back to The Festival on Saturday at The Civic. We’re really excited to see her as in the past her touring schedule with Jools Holland has kept her busy .

Following the success of our Blues Triple Bill last year we’re doing it again on Friday 14th April. Glasgow based King King, Blues Award winning Rebecca Downes and Emma & The Wolf take to Nantwich Civic stage for a packed show. The Crown Hotel hosts Connie Lush on Friday 14th, a Festival regular with an amazingly powerful voice who always fills The Crown Ballroom. The fabulous Mike Sanchez and his band are with us on Easter Sunday 16th April. Bringing his fantastic Rock & Roll Boogie Woogie piano style to The Civic this one is another night for the dancers ! New to The festival we’re looking forward to welcoming him.

On Easter Monday there are 3 ticketed events. In the afternoon St Mary’s Church will see the fabulous Elaine Delmar singing some smooth Jazz and Nearly Dan perform at The Studio at 5pm, this one is becoming an annual event. They’re fantastic and they’re frantic. Eighties hitmakers The Beat bring things to a close

on Monday night at Nantwich Civic. Around the town proceedings will get under way on Thursday evening with well over 140 wristband admission gigs anticipated over the Easter Weekend. We can announce that “pop-up” The Bank Stage next to The Studio venue will be in action again in 2017. Admission by wristband it will feature a continuous gig programme throughout both days.

The stage on Nantwich Square will be in action throughout the weekend kindly sponsored by Nantwich Town Council. On Saturday Zoot Serious & The Bellyful of Bop will be performing, with live music programmes for Sunday & Monday being planned.

Not quite at The Festival, for the third year on the run we bring 80’s AOR band FM to Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday May 6th. Featuring local guitar hero Jim Kirkpatrick, they have given two fabulous sell-out performances in 2014 and 2015. Tickets are already selling well and we look forward to seeing them once again.

This year The Festival will be ‘appified’ see page 22 for more details.

The Festival looks forward to seeing everyone in 2017.

Phillip Martin & Steve Barnes

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Nantwich Civic Hall - Thursday 13th April

Geno Washington is a legend. He enjoys cult status on the Soul, R&B and Northern Soul scenes, and an unsurpassable reputation as a live performer. He is electric on stage and his love of life makes him an inspiration and a joy to work with. He is also rapidly gathering a reputation as a must have artist, at the hippest parties.

Today, Geno Washington and his Ram Jam Band are as vital as ever when it comes to rocking the house. The ultimate showman and his super-tight band will fill any dance floor from the moment he steps out and keep it heaving into the early hours.

Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band

Tickets £17.00

Geno Washington

Doors 7.45pmPerformance 8.15pmCabaret Style Seating

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King KingSoulful, dynamic, blues-rock from Glasgow. - featuring Alan Nimmo. Winners ‘Best Band’ - The British Blues Awards 2012, 2013 & 2014.

Rebecca Downes & Her Band Birmingham-based Rebecca and her band are a ‘must see’ live act that often leaves newcomers simply blown away by the power of the performance.

Emma & The Wolf Emma and the Wolf deliver the very best in blues, rock and boogie-woogie. Both Emma Jonson and Jonathan Earp are avid lovers of the blues.

Tickets £19.00Doors 7.45pm Cabaret Style Seating

Nantwich Civic Hall - Friday 14th April

Fantastic Triple Bill

King King Rebecca Downes Emma & The Wolf FMFM’s first public appearance on Valentine’s Day of 1985 was swiftly followed by the release of their début album, INDISCREET. FM hit the road in Europe supporting the likes of Tina Turner, Meat Loaf, Foreigner, Gary Moore, Status Quo and the white-hot Bon Jovi on the ‘Slippery When Wet’ tour.

Back again by popular demand and featuring local guitar hero Jim Kirkpatrick. With origins back in the 80s this seminal AOR band still holds massive appeal and was a sell out in 2015. FM are back on tour and we are pleased and proud to welcome them back to the Festival.

Tickets £22.50

FM

Doors 7.45pm Standing / limited seating

Nantwich Civic Hall - Saturday 6th May

+ Lawless + Romeo’s Daughter

This year The Festival will be appified! Go to page 22 for more information


Connie has been recognised as one of the finest Blues singers in the UK today. The winner of “Best Female Vocalist UK” no less than five times has earned Connie her place in the Gallery of Greats, alongside Alexis Corner and Eric Clapton to name just two.

Connie is also known as a songwriter, DJ and unforgettable performer. Connie continues her love affair with audiences everywhere, bringing her enormous gusto for life and music wherever she goes! Blues is her business and business is good!

Connie Lush & Jade Tremarco

Tickets £15.00Doors 7.45pm Limited Unreserved Seating

The Crown Hotel Ballroom - Friday 14th April

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Connie Lush

Zoot Serious & The Bellyful of Bop

Kindly sponsored byOn stage 12 noon - 3pm

Saturday 15th April Sunday 16th - Monday 17th from Midday to 6pm

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Tickets £16.00

Nantwich Civic Hall - Saturday 15th April

Ruby Turner was born in Jamaica and grew up in Montego Bay. On 4 June 2012 Ruby performed ‘You Are So Beautiful’ with Jools Holland at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace in London. In autumn 2012 Ruby was a guest judge on BBC ‘The Choir: Sing While You Work with choirmaster Gareth Malone’ and in 2013 Ruby was a guest judge on BBC ‘Songs of praise gospel choirs competition.

Take some extract of Little Richard, essence of Jerry Lee Lewis, place it in the cooking pot… and stir in the rich, gravy tones of Ruth Brown. Then add a sprinkling of Roy Milton, topping the whole lot off with a generous shot of Larry Williams. What have you got? I’ll tell you. It’s the hottest rhythm and blues groove this side of Kansas City. And you’d better believe it.

Ruby Turner & Her Band

Mike Sanchez & His Band

Tickets £20.00

Ruby Turner

Mike Sanchez

Doors 7.45pm Unreserved Cabaret Style Seating


Supported from Charmaine Baines + The Anima Band

Supported from local rockabilly artiste Billy Gibbons

The Civic Hall - Sunday 16th April


Elaine Delmar presents an afternoon of Jazz. Elaine’s musical path has taken her in many directions. She has made numerous radio and television broadcasts and concerts singing with small groups, big bands and symphony orchestras around the world, starring with Michel Legrand, Stephane Grappelli, Andy Williams, Benny Carter and Herb Ellis to mention but a few. In 2006, Elaine was nominated for the Radio 2 ‘Artist of the Year’ in the BBC Jazz Awards.

Featuring guest appearances by Dirk Diggler’s Blues Review & singer/songwriter Michael Rhead. Appearances by Jim Kirkpatrick, Sarah Miller, Scott Ralph, Kate Robertson & many other talented local musicians.

Elaine DelmarAn afternoon with The Chris Bevington

Organisation

Tickets £14.00The Chris Bevington Organisation

Elaine Delmar

Doors 2.30pmSeatedEntry by festival wristband

Nantwich Civic Hall - Monday 17th April

They’re back! British SKA at it’s best. Expect an

evening of not keeping still and a string of hits including

“Mirror in the Bathroom”, “Too Nice to Talk To”, “Can’t

Get Used to Losing You”, “Hands Off, She’s Mine” and

“All Out to Get You”.

One of the originators of political pop is back on fine

form, avoiding the obvious with an album to be proud

of. In fact it’s like The Beat have never been away. What

more could anyone want? Ranking full stop.

The Beat

Tickets £20.00

The Beat


Support from Jeremiah Ferrari

The Crown Hotel BallroomSunday 16th April 12pm - 5pm

St Mary’s Church Monday 17th April

Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour

to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear

the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical

style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan’s

approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed

but as tight as their namesakes.

They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous

humour to every concert.

Nearly Dan

Tickets £15.00

Nearly Dan

Supported by Both Sides Now

Note - Early Performance Doors 5.00pm - Standing


Around

the TownThe Studio - Monday 17th April

THURSDAY 13th April8:30pm – 10:30pmCROWN HOTEL BAR

OGO NZEAKOR – One of Liverpools finest artist. Playing in venues like Hannahs Bar, 3345 and Aki’s wine bar this guy is a well established artist in the liverpool live music scene. Singer/ songwriter has also worked with successful groups and fellow artists such as The Sense of Sound Choir and Sandi Thom.

9pm – LateTHE WHITE HORSE

WORLD FAMOUS OPENING JAM NIGHT Always a popular night as the fine folk of Nantwich and beyond get into a festival mood. Listen to the very best of local musicians or come along and join in. Always a blast!

FRIDAY 14th April4pm – 6pmTHE CHESHIRE CAT

EQUIVALENCE ACOUSTIC – Equivalence Acoustic is a dynamic talented duo that specialises in smooth performances, giving dynamics, passion, and a clear message to the audience that they love what they do! Effortlessly tailoring their performances to suit a wide range of audiences whilst maintaining their funky, unique, and sophisticated sound.

5pm – 7pm FIRENZE

THE DANS – Fantastic covers from Dan (vocals), Al (Bass), Nick (Guitar), Sam (Drums) embracing Rock, Funk, Blues & Pop. Always a good night when The Dans are on board playing a mix to entertain everybody.

5pm – 7pm THE TALBOT

BEAM ACOUSTIC – An evening with BEAM commences with a covers session from Scott D Thompson and Glynn Sutton. Well established local musicians with over 20 years gigging experience in both original projects and covers bands spanning many genres. Expect a twist on popular classic covers and anticipate some excellent guitar work.

6pm – 8pm THE CHESHIRE CAT

FIRST REFUSAL - A fine female fronted covers band from Leek playing a fantastic set of crowd pleasers and floor fillers. Featuring Jez on drums, Gaz on guitar, Dave on bass, and Gemma on vocals they cover hits by the likes of Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence and the Machine, Bruno Mars, Arctic Monkeys and Stereophonics, to name but a few.

6pm – 8pm CROWN HOTEL BAR

HAYLEY STRANGELOVE - Acoustic singer/songwriter, performer of parodies, warbler of covers, writer of deep stuff, creator of balderdash, causer of chaos, joiner-inner of shenanigans and a bit of a character - in a good way!

6pm – 8pm THE MALBANK

THE MUCKERS - founded by Alice and Matt as a Monday lunchtime club. In 2011 Marc Gallagher and Jack Hayward Cooke joined and they have been playing at school concerts and even the N’ukes festival. Playing a large array of songs from the Kinks to Eric Clapton, there is something for everyone! We are available to play at local festivals or pub gigs; We just enjoy playing music!

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Around

the Town

Wristband required for entry

6pm – 8pm STREET

REBUKED - A six piece band doing an eclectic mix of modern covers, with a few originals thrown in! Rebuked are Chuck Belanger ( keys, melodica, vocals) Lynn Welsh ( uke, vocals) Corinne Finnan ( guitar, uke, vocals) Steve Welsh ( uke, harmonica) Chris Clarke (bass) and Janssen Bostock ( drums and percussion). Expect rock, blues, soul, reggie and more to get your feet tapping!

6pm – 8pmTHE SHAKESPEARE

THE GRUMPY MULE BLUES BAND - The fabulous Grumpy Mule Blues Band play kickass electric and harp blues from the Delta to the British blues explosion of the 60s. We da bomb.

7pm – 9pmNAKATCHA

CHARMAINE BAINES SOULFUL HOUSE & CLUB CLASSICS – Charmaine Baines is a professional singer/songwriter based in the UK. Over the years she has worked with a vast array of talented and inspirational musicians where she has embraced and developed a multitude of musical influences. This evening she will be in session with her keys player to sing some good old dance floor anthems.

7pm – 9pm RESIDENCE

CALLUM JOSEPH WRIGHT & OLI NG – Talented local musicians who collaborate in this fantastic duo. Oli is a 21 year old Singer-Songwriter from Crewe, Cheshire. Taking influences from artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Brian Fallon and Ryan Adams. Callum is from Nantwich and has been described as having having endless amounts of original talent.

8pm – 10pm HARRISONS

THE TRIGGER HOUNDS - The Trigger Hounds are a rock ‘n roll infused four-piece cover band with a love of loud amps and crunching riffs! They play classic and contemporary rock music, blended in their

own diabolic mixer of distortion, drum rolls and deviancy. Based in the East Cheshire town of Congleton (it was sleepy till they dropped the rock), they have been known to crank it up to 11.


BAXTER – Peters & Lee, Nina & Fredrick, Gerald & Maureen (they weren’t so well known) and now – Baxter. Hayley is something of a local legend, with direct, powerhouse vocals, evenly matched with a dry wit and infectious guitar style. Paul looks a bit like Dave Grohl (no really) and brings strong vocal styles from soul, blues and jazz through to big rock anthems. Together, with a set of almost disturbingly quirky covers they entertain fantastically !!!!

9pm – 11pm THE BOWLING GREEN

WAYNE & THE HAIRY PEACHES – Favourite festival regulars and rightly so. A firmly established band who, over the past seven years, have gigged Nationwide and have become a household name around Cheshire. A five piece with a difference, classics from the 50s through to the present day, performed with a twist that has to be seen and heard to be believed. If you fancy a sing-along, a dance and a laugh this is one not to be missed.

9pm – 11pm

THE MALBANKTHE JOHN COLINS BAND – Closing the Sunday show, a band that plays the music you love, and we love because we keep asking them back. Playing that stuff that other bands don’t play, The John Colins Band, or JCB as they have become known throughout the Cheshire and North West music circuit are a good time, band playing classic dance tunes. From the Rolling Stones to Pink, Radiohead to R.E.M. JCB cover a vast genre of songs with a common feature - you will rarely hear a local gigging band playing them, well not like that anyway.

Thursday 13th April9pm Meg Lee

Friday 14th April4pm – 6pm Equivalence Acoustic

6pm – 8pm First Refusal

Saturday 15th April3pm – 5pm Twin Frets

6pm – 8pm Notsomerry

Sunday 16th April 1pm – 3pm Whistlefish

3pm – 5pm Tone Junkies 6pm – 8pm Beam Acoustic

Monday 17th April1pm – 3pm Sheena McDonagh

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BEAM – The evening continues with the full BEAM line up. The band are a 4 piece pop rock covers band with 20 years gigging under their belts. Expect songs covered from U2, Bowie, Numan, Floyd, Radiohead, Nirvana,through to well known punk and rock and pop classics. Be sure to catch a Beam gig. It’s electric.


GROOVE ENCOUNTERS - It’s Friday, it’s Jazzfest, it’s Residence so it’s a party. Groove Encounters is a pop, rock and soul covers band which boasts multi instrumentalists, a wide scope of music from the 60’s to now! These top line floor fillers will have you dancing and having some of that fun stuff..

9pm – 11pm THE RED COW

CARRICK - are a modern acoustic duo comprised of Caroline and Rick (hence the name Carrick – if you hadn’t already guessed!) They use a wide variety of instruments to perform acoustic versions of well known songs from the 70’s to the present day. Their arrangements include their own unique twist on familiar numbers so you will hear songs like you’ve never heard them before.

9pm – 11pm THE SHAKESPEARE

OFF THE SHELF - Known for their great sound and on stage dynamic, Off The Shelf have become a firm favourite with local venues performing everything from Bryan Adams to Stereophonics with a little Bruce Springsteen and Cheap Trick thrown in the mix (Check out their Proclaimers/T-rex mash-up!!!).

SATURDAY 15th April12noon – 2pm RESIDENCE

CHUCK HARRIET - were formed from a desire to play music that has become cool again. Vintage Jazz Swing played with style and flair and a few surprises along the way. All band members are highly experienced musicians playing together with ease and skill. Classic tunes mixed with modern tunes and a creative flair, give Chuck Harriet a classy yet current approach and a unique style and sound.

12noon – 2pm THE WHITE HORSE

SWINGOLOGY - Formed in 2005 by 5 chaps from Crosby, Liverpool, to play the toe-tapping music known as Gypsy Jazz. This style became famous in the 1930s and 1940s, popularised by the great Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The band not only plays all the Gypsy Jazz standards, but a range of popular Jazz classics and some modern songs in the classic Swing “Manouche” style.

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PASTRY SHOES - Expect a great sing-along, anything from 1940’s American Songbook standards to lively pop hits from the 60’s onwards, from the likes of Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, Carmen Miranda and Charles Trenez to Sandy Shaw, Stevie Wonder, The Phil Spectre Wall of Sound and Olly Murs. Entertaining you with female vocals, guitar and tenor saxophone, Pastry Shoes will welcome you warmly and truly appreciate your participation. Anyone up for some festival fun?

2pm – 4pm NANTWICH MUSEUM

TOM DOUGHTY - A performance by Tom Doughty seamlessly blends blues, pop, jazz, folk and world music influences with his own improvisational approach to create a unique

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experience for the listener. An instantly recognisable lap slide guitar style, passionate vocals and a relaxed, wryly humorous line in stage patter take the audience on a diverse musical journey. A self taught guitarist from the age of seven, Tom reinvented a way to play guitar after a serious injury in 1974 left him with limited use of his hands - but to hear him, you would have no idea. With four critically acclaimed CDs to his name, Tom performs regularly in the UK and Europe at clubs, concert halls and festivals, and has toured in the USA and Canada.


TWO FACED TOM & THE BOOTLEG BOYS - Good time foot-stomping glass-raising old time classics and originals with a modern twist, Two Faced Tom and The Bootleg Boys have been sweeping up fans and revellers in their droves with their unique brand of energetic country blue grass and rock and roll. Consisting of a formidable line up including banjo, fiddle and three part harmonies the group take crowds by storm at festivals across the country. Expect Johnny Cash like you’ve never heard before.

2pm – 4pm THE STUDIO

MALPRACTICE - RnB on steroids.....”a little Malpractice never hurt anyone”. Malpractice are a bunch of naughty boys who should know better who describe their influences as 70’S R&B, Pub Rock, The Blues, The Chris Bevington Blues Band. Their mission...To bring Feelgood to the people from Harecastle Delta to the Bathpool Jetty. And Nantwich !

2pm – 4pm THE UNION

RAIN - This local acoustic duo began after a chat over a nice cup of tea. Both members at the time were in other bands (Sheena - Pink Djinn and Graeme – The New Subterraneans and The Friendly Campaign) and decided that they wanted to take their music into different directions developing a laid back yet engaging set of covers and original material. And so it Rained.

2pm – 4pm THE WHITE HORSE

THE PAPRIKA BLUES BAND - The Paprika Blues Band were formed in early 2015, and since then have taken Shropshire by storm, performing at many venues and festivals across the county, winning new fans and earning great reviews. Their tender years belie a deep knowledge and understanding of not only the blues, but also jazz and funk. They are already seasoned and accomplished musicians in their own right. Think foot stomping honky-tonk piano, intertwined with intricate drumming, solid driving bass and topped off with the passionate silky vocals of Lauren Scarlett and you get the idea.


CODE RED – Cheshire-based five piece R&B/Blues band fronted by popular local vocalist Louise (Ruby and the Resonator) Stretton performing classic and popular guitar and harmonica covers from the likes of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Reed, Dr Feelgood, Little Walter, BB King, Nina Simone and Imelda May.


TWIN FRETS - Always popular and back at the festival, the unique vocal style of Vernon Fuller accompanied by Italian guitarist Willy Fluss produces an irresistible blend of Soul, Jazz, Funk and Reggae.

3pm – 5pm CROWN HOTEL BALLROOM

THE ZOE GREEN BAND - The Zoe Green Band brings its explosive set of originals and covers to the Blues Funk scene with a show that is not to be missed! Featuring creative ballads through to hard hitting Blues, Zoe delivers a powerful, sultry vocal and her sexy, energetic performance is guaranteed to leave you wanting more....They will be launching their much awaited EP mid-year 2017.

3pm – 5pmCROWN HOTEL BAR

R & B JONES - We are pleased and proud to welcome these guys back. A duo that plays

FRIDAY THE DANS 5pm – 7pm

SATURDAY HOLLIE VEE AND THE HUBKAPS 4pm – 6pm

THE TRIGGER HOUNDS 7pm – 9pm

MONDAY THE V 2pm – 4pm

THE ENTERTAINMENT 5pm – 7pm

SUNDAY TRIP 2pm – 4pm

OLI NG & CALLUM JOSEPH WRIGHT 4pm – 6pm

TONE JUNKIES6pm – 8pm

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traditional and original blues with a lively, country beat. Harmonica, Guitars, Bouzouki, all members of the band sing lead and BVs. Formed 5 years ago in Worcester they have been predominant on their local Blues scene around Worcestershire & Herefordshire.


PIG MAN & THE RUBBER BAND - Pig Man aka Purcy Shaun Kemlo Flaherty started playing back in 1983 with interests in “Psychedelic, Punk, Jazz” and has supported acts such as Daevid Allen ~Gong, Broken bones, Sonic Gypsy & Johnny Cooper Clarke. In 2010 he developed an interest in 20’s 30’s Jazz & Blues and was eventually signed by Fellside Recordings & Lake Records with The Jake Leg Jug Band as harmonica player. Pig-man now presents a unique fusion of lively-rough-edge acoustic blues, gospel, strange folk, ragtime & primitive jazz. Fast raucous comedy bells & whistles combined with the darker side of ragtime.


ENCORE DE FUNK - are a collective from the North West who have a Soul, Ska, Funk and Jazz influenced sound. Their set list is comprised of original interpretations of contemporary classics along with some untouched masterpieces. Members of the group have performed at numerous festivals including The Cork Jazz Festival, Leeds/Reading Carling Festival and Wakestock. The band are at their best live, with a powerful horn section, intricate keys and solid rhythm section. This is complimented by smooth soulful vocals. Their performances feature some of the best moments of Acid Jazz and Soul and include vintage portrayals of indie classics.


FISHHEADS - Rhythm, blues, rock, folk, fusion back at the festival. A four piece from The Midlands of the UK, striving to create and perform the funkiest, bluesiest, rockiest music. The current line up of Grog, Sean, Austen & Simon have been sharing their own driven style of rock/blues around many local festivals and events for some time - the change of lineup in 2014 giving a new

impetus and energy to an already exiting and original band.

3pm – 5pm THE BANK STAGE

REBUKED - A six piece band doing an eclectic mix of modern covers, with a few originals thrown in! Rebuked are Chuck Belanger ( keys, melodica, vocals) Lynn Welsh ( uke, vocals) Corinne Finnan ( guitar, uke, vocals) Steve Welsh ( uke, harmonica) Chris Clarke (bass) and Janssen Bostock ( drums and percussion). Expect rock, blues, soul, reggie and more to get your feet tapping!

4pm – 6pm FIRENZE

HOLLIE VEE & THE HUBKAPS – Hollie and her Hubkaps will be rocking the joint with some Lo-fi, Rock n Soul & Rockabilly!! A massively popular band across Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent playing rock and roll in a Rockabilly style and with many appearances at festivals on their CV we’re so pleased that Hollie and the band can be with us. Expect to dance. Quite a lot.

4pm – 6pm STREET

SCRATCH - A three piece acoustic Party Band all the way from the City of Lichfield. Don’t let the acoustic thing mislead you, this is an up-and-at-it kinda band. They play a great mix of cover songs, with a good deal of witty banter and a whole bunch of audience participation.


BIG WOLF BAND - Big Wolf is a powerful and dynamic guitarist and singer/songwriter and is fast becoming one of the must see artist on the scene. Spontaneous improvised breaks, dynamic highs and lows, bringing a song down to a whisper before exploding with energy and power. His music creates an old school feel, something which the industry has lost along the way. Original songs from blues through to rock all with that unique Big Wolf feel, backed by an outstanding band Big Wolf delivers every time! If you want a band that can capture the imagination, then look no further!

4pm – 6pm

THE WHITE HORSESHAKERMAKER - This local covers band, are going from strength to strength having performed gigs at The Cavern in Liverpool and The Hard Rock Café over the last 12 months. Playing rock, indie and rock n roll music from the 50’s to the present day the band absolutely LOVE being on stage. Performing in a way that is guaranteed to get the joint REALLY pumping it soon becomes clear that the guys are passionate about what they do !


CRY BABY & THE HOOCHIE COOCHE BOYS - So why ‘Cry Baby and The Hoochie Coochie Boys?’ Starting with The Hoochie Coochie Boys, the band has been heavily influenced by the Chicago Blues sound, as well as a British influence from Nine Below Zero & Dr. Feelgood, and Hoochie Coochie Boys is a nod to the great Muddy Waters. Rob Wilkinson under pins the band with gritty harmonica playing and a wailing tone, hence the Cry Baby.


SARAH MILLER & DAN MACHIN Sarah Miller started her career at seventeen, recording her first studio session with the Climax Blues Band. Having caught the bug, she joined her first band (signed to Chrysalis) a few months later, widely touring the UK. Her versatile voice and extensive range has secured her place on many popular recordings, including sessions for Candy Flip, Altern8, the Lotus Eaters, Pete Wylie & the Mighty Wah, and members of Simply Red. She appeared on Oceanic’s number two hit ‘Insanity’ and the Christian’s latest album, ‘Prodigal Sons’. Dan Machin of Funkbreakers fame is a local guitar virtuoso who can regularly be seen on the circuit.


DR T-BONE - Meeting at a jam session jazzman Dave and blues guitarist Martin Evans found each other’s playing compatible. They formed Dr T-Bone with the idea of

fusing jazz, R’n’B and even funk influences to back singer Tony Davidson. With a rock solid rhythm section of Bob Berg (drums) and Mark Morrin (bass guitar) the band is up and rocking at venues in Cheshire and North Wales.

5pm – 7pm NANTWICH METHODIST CHURCH

SWINGOLOGY – Ever popular at the festival the band was formed in 2005 by 5 chaps from Crosby, Liverpool, to play the toe-tapping music known as Gypsy Jazz. This style became famous in the 1930s and 1940s, popularised by the great Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, The band not only plays all the Gypsy Jazz standards, but a range of popular Jazz classics and some modern songs in the classic Swing “Manouche” style.

5pm – 7pm NAKATCHA

CALLUM JOSEPH WRIGHT & OLI NG Talented local musicians who collaborate in this fantastic duo. Oli is a 21 year old Singer-Songwriter from Crewe, Cheshire. Taking influences from artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Brian Fallon and Ryan Adams. Callum is from Nantwich and has been described as having having endless amounts of original talent.


BIG BLUE HOUSE - Always a good show from these stalwarts of the festival. “The House” are a three piece Rhythm & Blues outfit that has been plying its trade around the Blues circuit in various guises for the last 12 years or so. Featuring; James Harrison guitar/vocals, Al Dean bass/vocals and Keith York on the kit.


BOBCAT BILLY’S MOONSHINE MISSION Rockabilly in it’s purest form, driven by rockin’ rhythm and filled by simplicity. Ian, Nick, Nick and Ferg have been making music together for the last 18 years as part of the rhythm and blues outfit Zoot Serious and the Belly full of bop. Numbers from Johnny Cash, Elvis, Bill Monroe and many many.

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THE BLUESHOUNDS are an experienced powerhouse quartet, based in Stone in Staffordshire, regularly playing their own brand of soulful electric rhythm and blues at pubs, clubs and festivals in the Midlands and North West for the last ten years. Regulars at the festival. The driving rhythm section really punches through and lays down the perfect foundation for the trademark high-adrenaline set for which the band is well noted.


THE DIEM – is an exceptionally talented acoustic trio who are all professional musicians who have been performing for a number of years. The Diem trio are also all part of Soul-Revolver the extremely popular five piece electric band. Guitarist Mike Leigh (guitar) has a BA Hons Popular Music degree and many years performing professionally with small and large bands alike. Daniel Safina (drums) is an expert drummer and cajon player who again has vast professional experience. Josh Scott (vocals and guitar) has a stunningly wonderful voice that you literally can’t stop listening to !


CHUCK HARRIET - were formed from a desire to play music that has become cool again. Vintage Jazz Swing played with style and flair and a few surprises along the way. All band members are highly experienced musicians playing together with ease and skill. Classic tunes mixed with modern tunes and a creative flair, give Chuck Harriet a classy yet current approach and a unique style and sound.


STEVIE HEGER & FRIENDS – Hey Stevie ! Long-time Drummer for Beach Boys’ great Al Jardine this USA based multi-instrumentalist has been in the music business for most of his life. In addition to touring as a professional Drummer, Stevie has released 7 albums over 22 years and has toured regularly throughout the United States and Japan. He has worked on a vast array of material and over 1000 recordings from Neil Young to Santana. Heger

is playing the Residence with UK friends and top session musicians Howard and Dave. 6pm – 8pm

THE STUDIOSHACKNASTY JACK - Whiskey-flavoured salute to Blues & Southern Rock featuring the music of The Allman Brothers, Blackberry Smoke, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gov’t Mule, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Temperence Movement, Black Crowes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and a whole lot more ......


THE AGE OF PLASTIC – Very much in demand these guys are a South Cheshire based covers band specialising in Britpop and Indie classics. A constantly evolving set list currently includes the most popular Britpop classics from bands such as Blur, Oasis, Pulp, Ocean Colour Scene, The Stone Roses and many more. There’s also some modern classics thrown in too. The band pride themselves in playing the best songs to get the crowd moving and having a good time.


SLINGSHOT BLUES BAND - Slingshot are a 4 piece band who play Dancin’ Blues, music you can Dance, Boogie & Bop to. Al’s energetic guitar solos are driven by Andy’s drumming, Steve’s huge bass presence and above all great vocals from Col. Playing Blues from all corners of the genre the band would love to see you all.

7pm – 9pm FIRENZE

THE TRIGGER HOUNDS – The Trigger Hounds are a rock ‘n roll infused four-piece cover band with a love of loud amps and crunching riffs! They play classic and contemporary rock music, blended in their own diabolic mixer of distortion, drum rolls and deviancy. Based in the East Cheshire town of Congleton (it was sleepy till they dropped the rock), they have been known to crank it up to 11.

7:30pm – 9pm THE SHAKESPEARE

51 STONE – Well established Classic Rock covers band that tour the country presenting


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PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF MERCIA - What’s happened to Rhythm and Blues? It’s been stripped down, souled out, polished clean, and hung out to dry for the X Factor Diva Brigade. It wasn’t always like that though, pilgrims… used to be, Rhythm and Blues was a blistering Mick Green guitar solo, a manic Wilko walk, or an angry Bill Carter rant. And thats where PRoM enter stage right, shakin’ all over in the wild blue yonder, doin’ it right. The singer’s gonna blow his gob iron so hard you’ll hear it in the Windy City, and those Telecasters cut to the quick. Lets hear it for a DIFFERENT KIND OF BLUES …You know it makes sense.


HOLLIE VEE & THE HUBKAPS – Hollie and her Hubkaps will be rocking the joint with some Lo-fi, Rock n Soul & Rockabilly!! A massively popular band across Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent playing rock and roll in a Rockabilly style and with many appearances at festivals on their CV we’re so pleased that Hollie and the band can be with us. Expect to dance. Quite a lot.


ENCORE DE FUNK – A well earned return to The Crown for their Soul, Ska, Funk and Jazz influenced sound. Their set list is comprised of original interpretations of contemporary classics along with some untouched masterpieces. Members of the group have performed at numerous festivals including The Cork Jazz Festival, Leeds/Reading Carling Festival and Wakestock. The band are at their best live, with a powerful horn section, intricate keys and solid rhythm section. This is complimented by smooth soulful vocals. Their performances feature some of the best moments of Acid Jazz and Soul and include vintage portrayals of indie classics.


BEAM - are a 4 piece pop rock covers band with 20 years gigging under their belts. Expect songs covered from U2, Bowie, Numan, Floyd, Radiohead, Nirvana,through to well known punk and rock and pop classics. Be sure to catch a Beam gig. Its electric.

8pm – 10pm NAKATCHA

SWaY - Now into their forties they still love working together even after all these years... ....Sway.. perform well known songs covering the past four decades from The Beatles to Elvis, right up to Kaiser Chiefs and Snow Patrol. They have a Rock and Pop guitar based sound, from four very competent musicians, which really comes across live.

8pm – 10pm RED COW

SCRATCH - A three piece acoustic Party Band all the way from the City of Lichfield. Don’t let the acoustic thing mislead you, this is an up-and-at-it kinda band. They play a great mix of cover songs, with a good deal of witty banter and a whole bunch of audience participation.


RETROVIBE - A three piece band made up of accomplished local musicians and songwriters who give their unique slant and respectful renditions of the music that defined an era. Punk, New Wave and Indie from The 70’s ,to the naughties. Cool and dynamic music from one of Stoke’s hottest cover bands who play a selection of hit tracks from David Bowie to The Smiths & Talking Heads to The Clash.


THE V - The V are a band that play an eclectic mix of songs performing numbers to suit every member of the audience. The V play popular music from many different styles and eras. The boys like nothing more than to see the audience enjoying themselves (even if that means seeing some rather embarrassing dance moves every now and then!) they are a fun, energetic band that enjoy a bit of banter with the crowd.

9pm – 11pm

CROWN HOTEL BARBARRELHOUSE JUKES - Back by popular demand and making a welcome return to the Nantwich Jazz & Blues festival for the fifth consecutive year is Acoustic Blues & Roots band, ‘Barrelhouse Jukes’ consisting of Pete Latham (guitar & vocals), Al Bruce (bass & vocals) & Julian Ogle (drums & vocals). Playing a range of standards with a West Coast flavour in their unique style, they’re regular performers across Cheshire and the Potteries.


MIND OVER MATTER - are 3 local lads that enjoy playing various music from Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Stereophonics, Kings of Leon and many more. With tunes from the 50s to the present day a sterling evening’s entertainment is in store.


SHAKERMAKER - This local covers band, are going from strength to strength having performed gigs at The Cavern in Liverpool and The Hard Rock Café over the last 12 months. Playing rock, indie and rock n roll music from the 50’s to the present day the band absolutely LOVE being on stage. Performing in a way that is guaranteed to get the joint REALLY pumping it soon becomes clear that the guys are passionate about what they do!

9:30pm – 11pm

THE SHAKESPEARE THE LAST REBEL – Back at The Shakey by request. Hard hitting grade “A” classic Rock & Blues from the Welsh. These guys played last

year but in different bands. When we thought it couldn’t get any better they morphed into The Last Rebel. Impressing audiences wherever they play with tight delivery, mega vocals, superb musicianship interspersed with witty banter these guys are not to be missed.


BAXTER BAND – They said it couldn’t be done but here it is. The long awaited five (yes 5) - piece BAXTER BAND - FIVE TIMES the quirky tunes... FIVE TIMES the ridiculous banter... FIVE TIMES the rocking out and FIVE TIMES THE FUN!!!!! Get your drink on and swing your best trousers to your new favourite band!!!!


THE DANS – Fantastic covers from Dan (vocals) Al (Bass) Nick (Guitar) Sam (Drums) embracing Rock, Funk, Blues & Pop. Always a good night when The Dans are on board playing a mix to entertain everybody.

10pm – 11:30pm THE STUDIO

THE JOHN COLINS BAND – Closing the Sunday show, a band that plays the music you love, and we love because we keep asking them back. Playing that stuff that other bands don’t play, The John Colins Band, or JCB as they have become known throughout the Cheshire and North West music circuit are a good time, band playing classic dance tunes. From the Rolling Stones to Pink, Radiohead to R.E.M. JCB cover a vast genre of songs with a common feature - you will rarely hear a local gigging band playing them, well not like that anyway.


SUNDAY 16th April12pm – 2pm THE CIVIC HALL

THE SOUTH CHESHIRE GEORGE FORMBY UKELELE SOCIETY - Having played at every single festival 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.


THE CHRIS BEVINGTON ORGANISATION – A fantastic show in store from Album Chart topping Chris Bevington who has put together a true supergroup and will present a fantastic afternoon of Blues. Featuring guest appearances by Dirk Diggler’s Blues Review & singer/songwriter Michael Rhead. Chris’s band lineup includes Local guitar hero Jim Kirkpatrick, Sarah Miller, Scott Ralph, Kate Robertson & many other talented local musicians.

12noon – 2pm THE BANK STAGE

BLUZEBOX – Maximum Rhythm & Blues. BluzeBox play lively, up-tempo, blues and R&B with passion and fun. The musicians that make up the band bring a wealth of musical experience and a wide range of musical influences - producing a unique interpretation of classic and modern rhythm and blues songs. Recognised for our professional approach and unique set, we’ll have the audience dancing in no time.

12noon – 2pm THE UNION

KIT & THE ICEFISH - a four piece band bringing together a diverse group of musicians who present their varied musical experiences to give their audience an enjoyable pot-pourri of rock, blues and an occasional unstoppable penchant for funk. Our multitudinous influences include Neil Young, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Peggy Lee,

George Benson, Steve Lukather, ZZ Top..we could go on....!

12noon – 2pm WHITE HORSE

THE MILK MEN - is a supergroup of well known and hugely respected UK blues musicians. The band was formed in 2010 by mates Adam Norsworthy (lead singer/guitarist of four-time British Blues Award nominees the Mustangs) and Jamie Smy (Jellyroll Men lead singer). The duo are joined on drums by ex-Pirate Mike Roberts, and on bass by Lloyd Green, son of legendary Pirate and R&B superstar Mick Green. The Milk Men play a dynamic mix of classic blues and R&B, as well as some originals.


TRACES OF NUTZ - Traces of Nutz are delighted to be playing at the Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival. It’s their first appearance at this prestigious event and they’re looking forward to making new friends onstage. Formed in 2008, they’re a Cheshire-based band, experienced in many styles (Electric Blues, R&B, Rock), and appear regularly in pubs/events around the North West. They have also played at the Oulton Park Superbikes events for eight consecutive years.


WHISTLEFISH – Featuring the twin talents of Johanna Darlington and Steve Gaffney: cornerstone members of Chew the Roots, Acoustic Unlimited, Helicopters and Gambler. A heady mix of acoustic guitar, fretless bass and great harmonies from 2 of the area’s finest. Expect covers of great songs in an unexpected way. Their only performance at the festival this year: this is one not to miss.

1pm – 3pmCROWN HOTEL BAR

THE ANNIE LONG TRIO – Always popular at Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival, local Wirral singer Annie is back with her superb musicians to deliver the perfect mix of swinging jazz, soulful ballads, catchy latin


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and raunchy blues. Featuring songs from both her albums “Swansong” and “A New Dawn”. What better way is there to start your Easter Sunday?


FISHHEADS - Rhythm, blues, rock, folk, fusion back at the festival. A four piece from the midlands of the UK, striving to create and perform the funkiest, bluesiest, rockiest music. The current line up of Grog, Sean, Austen & Simon have been sharing their own driven style of rock/blues around many local festivals and events for some time - the change of lineup in 2014 giving a new impetus and energy to an already exiting and original band.


MONTPARNASSE – Back by overwhelming demand Parisian singer Céline Dommart sings French Chanson, Latin and Jazz music accompanied by award winning guitarist Cris Tolley, double bassist Rob Smith and drummer Rob Payne. Performing sell out concerts across The Midlands and rapidly rising to prominence Montparnasse are a must see.


MUMBO JUMBO - Rootsy, bluesy, goodtime, originalness from these festival favourites. Mumbo-Jumbo Oliver Carpenter, Chris Lomas, and Phil Bond, three of the Midlands most experienced musicians, throwing them together in a broadly acoustic format and letting them deliver what they are best at - live music performance.


BIG BLUE HOUSE - Always a good show from these stalwarts of the festival. “The House” are a three piece Rhythm & Blues outfit that has been plying its trade around the Blues circuit in various guises for the last 12 years or so. Featuring; James Harrison guitar/vocals, Al Dean bass/vocals and Keith York on the kit.

1pm – 3pm

THE TALBOTBRIDGEWATER BLUES BAND pay homage to the blues artists from the 60’s and 70’s, covering classics by the likes of Sonny Boy Williamson, BB King, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Albert King, and their followers including Peter Green, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Performed by blues aficionados Dave Eatock (Vocals/Blues Harp), Chris Millward (Bass), Jon Ingham (Lead/Rhythm and Slide guitars), Andy Hart (Drums).

2pm – 4pm

FIRENZETRIP - A three piece Rock and Roll Party Band, with a Rockabilly edge who herald from the City of Lichfield. They play a great mix of cover songs from the 1950’s to the present day, including artists as diverse as Elvis Presley, The Stray Cats, The Who and Johnny Cash! TRIP are a band that will engage you, entertain you, make you sing and dance and make you smile; and you’ll feel a whole lot better after seeing them!

2pm – 4pm

HARRISONSBAXTER – Peters & Lee, Nina & Fredrick, Gerald & Maureen (they weren’t so well known) and now – Baxter. Hayley is something of a local legend, with direct, powerhouse vocals, evenly matched with a dry wit and infectious guitar style. Paul looks a bit like Dave Grohl (no really) and brings strong vocal styles from soul, blues and jazz through to big rock anthems. Together, with a set of almost disturbingly quirky covers they entertain fantastically !!!!

2pm – 4pm

THE RED COWPISTOL PETE WEARN - A welcome return and by special request from the venue, old school acoustic blues, that you can jump around and dance along to. Fast paced tunes, shouty vocals, steel guitar & stompbox.



2pm – 4pm STREET

IMANER - Having made a fantastic impression at last year’s festival & Nantwich Food Festival we’ve invited them back again this Easter. Deb and guitar Dave collectively make up the acoustic duo Imaner but will be bringing a couple of mates and performing as a 4 piece. Performing a heady mix of covers and original material, with a liberal splash of banter and a helping of audience participation.

2pm – 4pmTHE BANK STAGE

JUNKHOUSEDOG BLUES BAND – New to the festival and well chuffed to be welcoming them, Junkhousedog is a Manchester based Blues band founded and fronted by ‘British Blues Harmonica Champion 2008/09’ Luke ‘Junkhousedog’ Shaw. Luke is a dynamite singer and front man. The energy that sparks off him, igniting the room as he plays, is contagious. He is a true harp heavyweight! Junkhousedog mixes steamy shuffles and eclectic swing, with true vintage Chicago style grit. For them, the usual ‘Blues standard’ and ‘formulae’ does not apply.


TONE JUNKIES - Countless gigs around Merseyside, Manchester, North West England and Wales plus supporting iconic bands such as 10cc and The Fun Loving Criminals, The Tone Junkies have created an awesome covers repertoire, tipping its hat to old and new, funk, blues, rock`n`roll, country and soul. With many different styles brought to the table here are some of our favourites. AC/DC to Johnny Cash, Free to Dusty Springfield, Jimi, Beatles, Elvis, The Who, and much more...

3pm – 5pm NANTWICH METHODIST CHURCH

THE SALT CITY JAZZMEN - Home grown heroes and all time supporters of the Nantwich Festival, once again bring their Trad Jazz sounds to The Methodist Church. Formed in 1969 they are probably the longest running band in the festival. A guaranteed good time gig!


THE SOPHIA VASSALOS BAND – No strangers to the festival scene and new to Nantwich a group of misfits who are, intent on breathing new life into classic favourites old and new. The band has a repertoire stretching from 1930’s New Orleans jazz through to the acoustic blues of today. With a host of instruments, their performance is one big, happy, foot tapping, whiskey soaked jam.”


THE EMMA JONSON QUARTET - The brilliant boogie-woogie pianist Emma Jonson brings her quartet to Nantwich for the first time! Expect some pacey up tempo boogie woogie, blues covers and some brand new original material from this esteemed band of musicians, this is a festival session not-to-be-missed!


THE EXTRAS – An authentic British Rhythm and Blues band, the Extras can trace their roots back to Liverpool’s golden era of the ’60s . “A force to be reckoned with…” – Lucas Campbell “The Extra’s don’t trade in mellow bluesy noodling or moody motif’s. It’s hotrod R’n’B all the way.” “This band rock harder than Stephen Hawking’s homework”.


THE ESCAPE COMMITTEE - Blues, Rock, Country, Folk-not in that order necessarily. Accomplished musicians led by Pete “Sarge” Frampton and featuring, George Glover, Keys - (Climax blues Band) John Gibson - Bass (Manchester removal Men) Paul Burgess, Drums (10cc).


MONTPARNASSE – Their second outing today. Back by overwhelming demand Parisian singer Céline Dommart sings French Chanson, Latin and Jazz music accompanied by award winning guitarist Cris Tolley, double

bassist Rob Smith and drummer Rob Payne. Performing sell out concerts across The Midlands and rapidly rising to prominence Montparnasse are a must see.

4pm – 6pm FIRENZE

CALLUM JOSEPH WRIGHT & OLI NG Another festival appearance for two talented local musicians who collaborate in this fantastic duo. Oli is a 21 year old Singer-Songwriter from Crewe, Cheshire. Taking influences from artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Brian Fallon and Ryan Adams. Callum is from Nantwich and has been described as having having endless amounts of original talent.


FRONT PAGE NEWS - A six piece band playing their special blend of Blues, Rock and Soul from John Mayall, Climax Blues Band, Walter Trout though to Joe Cocker, Bob Seger, Gerry Rafferty with a sprinkling of Stones mixed in, all played with passion and a whole lot of soul!


THE MILK MEN - hot foot from “The Horse” is a supergroup of well known and hugely respected UK blues musicians. The band was formed in 2010 by mates Adam Norsworthy (lead singer/guitarist of four-time British Blues Award nominees the Mustangs) and Jamie Smy (Jellyroll Men lead singer). The duo are joined on drums by ex-Pirate Mike Roberts, and on bass by Lloyd Green, son of legendary Pirate and R&B superstar Mick Green. The Milk Men play a dynamic mix of classic blues and R&B, as well as some originals.


BLACKMOON LAKE - 3 experienced musicians with a passion for live performance, have come together to form Blackmoon Lake. Playing covers of music by: Led Zeppelin, The Doors, John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa, Cream, Peter Green, John Mayall, S.R.V., Pink Floyd. Recently appeared at Jollees, Penkhull Jazz and Blues and are well known in the local area.

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FRIDAY 14TH APRIL

8pm - 10pm THE TRIGGER HOUNDS

SATURDAY 15TH APRIL

5pm - 7pm SARAH MILLER & DAN MACHIN8pm - 10pm BEAM

SUNDAY 16TH APRIL

2pm - 4pm BAXTER

6pm - 8pm AFTERGLOW

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AUTOMATIC ANNIE - Automatic Annie is a five-piece electric blues band. Founder members Julia “Opus” Raven (vocals), Pete McEvoy (guitar) and Terry Earl Taylor (harmonica) may be familiar faces to you from their frequent gigs in the Stoke/South Cheshire area. Crafted from optimism Automatic Annie is a new name on the scene with some familiar faces, bringing you unique arrangements of old blues favourites peppered with a few original songs. Automatic Annie are dedicated to the blues and committed to entertaining. If you love The Blues you will love Automatic Annie.


MALPRACTICE - RnB on steroids.....”a little Malpractice never hurt anyone” Malpractice are a bunch of naughty boys who should know better who describe their influences as 70’S R&B, Pub Rock, The Blues, The Chris Bevington Blues Band. Their mission...To bring Feelgood to the people from Harecastle Delta to the Bathpool Jetty. And Nantwich !


IMANER – Here they are again ! Having made a fantastic impression at last year’s festival & Nantwich Food Festival we’ve invited them back again this Easter. Deb and guitar Dave collectively make up the acoustic duo Imaner but will be bringing a couple of mates and performing as a 4 piece. Performing a heady mix of covers and original material, with a liberal splash of banter and a helping of audience participation.


WAYNE & THE HAIRY PEACHES – Favourite festival regulars and rightly so. A firmly established band who, over the past seven years, have gigged Nationwide and have become a household name around Cheshire. A five piece with a difference, classics from the 50s through to the present day, performed with a twist that has to be seen and heard to be believed. If you fancy a sing-along, a dance and a laugh this is one not to be missed.


MONKEY FINGER - Want to see a band that plays cracking music, with so much feel it could make you weep? Love to see quality musicians clearly enjoying what they do? Then come on down - The Finger are the band for you!

5pm – 7pm STREET

MUMBO JUMBO – A quick sprint to their second gig today. Rootsy,bluesy, goodtime, originalness from these festival favourites. Mumbo-Jumbo Oliver Carpenter, Chris Lomas, and Phil Bond, three of the Midlands most experienced musicians, throwing them together in a broadly acoustic format and letting them deliver what they are best at - live music performance.


BEAM ACOUSTIC – A high powered covers session from Scott D Thompson and Glynn Sutton. Well established local musicians with over 20 years gigging experience in both original projects and covers bands spanning many genres. Expect a twist on popular classic covers and anticipate some excellent guitar work. Expect songs covered from U2 ,Bowie, Numan, Floyd, Radiohead, Nirvana, through to rock and pop classics. Be sure to catch a Beam gig. Its electric.


STEVIE HEGER & FRIENDS - Stevie Heger has been a long-time Drummer for Beach Boys’ great Al Jardine and has been in the music business for most of his life. In addition to touring as a professional Drummer, Stevie has released 7 albums over 22 years and has toured regularly throughout the United States and Japan. He has worked on a vast array of material and over 1000 recordings from Neil Young to Santana. Heger is playing the Crown with UK friends and top session musicians Howard and Dave.

6pm – 8pm FIRENZE

TONE JUNKIES – Why did the Tone Junkies cross the road ? To get to their 2nd gig of the day. Yes, so good we booked them twice ! Countless gigs around Merseyside, Manchester, North West England and Wales plus supporting iconic bands such as 10cc and The Fun Loving Criminals, The Tone Junkies have created an awesome covers repertoire, tipping its hat to old and new, funk, blues, rock`n`roll, country and soul.


AFTERGLOW – a rock & pop covers band comprising Hannah - Lead vocals, Martin - Lead guitar & backing vocals, Kostas - Bass & Neil - Drums & backing vocals. The band came about because they knew they all got along well and wanted to create a band that was a little bit different. A band where the song is king and no song is out of the running! We are pleased to welcome them to the festival.


THE JOHN COLINS BAND - A band that plays the music you love, and we love because we keep asking them back. Playing that stuff that other bands don’t play, The John Colins Band, or JCB as they have become known throughout the Cheshire and North West music circuit are a good time, band playing classic dance tunes. From the Rolling Stones to Pink, Radiohead to R.E.M. JCB cover a vast genre of songs with a common feature - you will rarely hear a local gigging band playing them, well not like that anyway.


MIND OVER MATTER – Always a good show from this trio. Three local lads that enjoy playing various music from Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Stereophonics, Kings of Leon and many more. With tunes from the ‘50s to the present day a sterling evening’s entertainment is in store.


BAXTER BAND – They said it couldn’t be done but here it is. The long awaited five (yes 5) - piece BAXTER BAND - FIVE TIMES the quirky tunes... FIVE TIMES the ridiculous banter... FIVE TIMES the rocking out and FIVE TIMES THE FUN!!!!! Get your drink on and swing your best trousers to your new favourite band!!!!


NICK STEED & FRIENDS - Nick Steed is a freelance keyboardist, piano/vocalist based in Stockport, South Manchester performing all over the UK and Europe and currently member of British Blues outfit ‘The Norman Beaker Band’. Nick will be bringing along a friend or two to give us an evening of music in the bar.


THE AGE OF PLASTIC – Very much in demand these guys are a South Cheshire based covers band specialising in Britpop and Indie classics. A constantly evolving set list currently includes the most popular Britpop classics from bands such as Blur, Oasis, Pulp, Ocean Colour Scene, The Stone Roses and many more. There’s also some modern classics thrown in too. The band pride themselves in playing the best songs to get the crowd moving and having a good time.


GODFATHERS OF SOUL – Under the musical direction of Lisa J Paulson and with lead singer and frontman John Robinson Godfathers of Soul play classic Soul, Motown and Northern Soul. With a line-up of seasoned musicians. Expect to turn up and dance.


JIM JAMS - Always popular at the festival, Jim Jams has acquired an excellent reputation as a professional outfit that never disappoints. Established in 2007 the London based band has extensive performance


experience having played throughout the UK in venues ranging from nightclubs and restaurants to hotels and marquees.


THE LAST REBEL – Hard hitting grade “A” classic Rock & Blues from the Welsh. These guys played last year but in different bands and when we thought it couldn’t get any better they morphed into The Last Rebel. Impressing audiences wherever they play with tight delivery, mega vocals and superb musicianship interspersed with witty banter these guys are not to be missed.


PHOTOBOOTH SMILE – Local female fronted 3 piece appear on their 4th time at the Festival playing a full night of crowd pleasing covers from artists such as Blondie, Stereophonics, Oasis, White Stripes, The Killers, Katrina & The Waves and ADELE, plus many more a splendid evening is in prospect.


SOUL DEVOTION – A high energy feel-good vibe that never fails to entertain. A talented band, fronted by female vocalists, with that sultry style and glamour you would expect from the classic bands of the 60’s & 70’s. There are no funny wigs, silly costumes or backing tracks here... instead, an entertaining package of dance routines, audience participation and a band that simply love playing that sweet soul music with a funky twist and a hit of Motown magic in their own inimitable style. Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and even Amy Winehouse, to name but a few, all get the Soul Devotion treatment – truly an experience not to be missed!


BLOZONE - Formed in 1996 Blozone have been entertaining audiences with their mixed flavour of Soul, Motown and popular songs across the UK. Now elevated to the status of “Local Heroes” who never fail to

please the crowd wherever they play. See this amazing, full-on soul band do their thing with STAX and Motown classics and much more with a performance that will have you dancing the whole time.

9pm – 11pm

THE STUDIOTHE KMK – Stellar 3 piece covers outfit otherwise known as Kaiser Monkey Killers. Well known and respected on the local circuit and much further afield. The band line-up comprises Dan and Mark Eyden on guitar with Ant Wheeler on drums who produce absolutely fantastic indie covers from Kaiser Chiefs, The Killers and The Arctic Monkeys. A show not to be missed and a damn fine way to round off a festival Sunday.

9pm – 11pm

THE WHITE HORSEMUTHA HUMBUCKER - Classic and modern rock - But with a slight twist. Having played 1000’s of gigs from 1 extreme to the other - venues that hold about 50 to venues and festivals that cater for Thousands !!!!! They have supported bands from The Levellers to Chris Fawlowe and The Norman Beaker Band. Expect to hear a big sound and see a tight show full of the party anthem Rock songs you would expect – and some you might not !

MONDAY 17th APRIL1pm – 3pm THE CHESHIRE CAT

SHEENA MCDONAGH & PAUL MATTHEWS - Sheena McDonagh and Paul Matthews bring you a beautiful blend of style and substance with their carefully chosen soul, blues, jazz and contemporary songs in dulcet tones. With songs from The Great American Songbook and more, we deliver a range of music across the styles to suit any occasion.


THE JAKE LEG JUG BAND - return to bring you the authentic sounds of 1920’s and 30’s America - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime - and put their own twist on it. Songs of murder, betrayal, gambling, liquor and redemption. Signed to one of the UK’s most prestigious Jazz labels ‘Lake Records’ they record their albums as part of the ‘Vintage Recording Project’. Three albums released in the last three years; ‘Cotton Mouth’, ‘Next Stop!’ and their latest offering ‘Everythin’s Jake’ have all met with rave reviews.


JOEY SHIELDS - A Liverpool legend, Joey is truly renowned as one of the greats of the genre in the North West with style all of his own. An accomplished guitarist, harmonica player and vocalist see him perform solo.


FRONT PAGE NEWS - A six piece band playing their special blend of Blues, Rock and Soul from John Mayall, Climax Blues Band, Walter Trout though to Joe Cocker, Bob Seger, Gerry Rafferty with a sprinkling of Stones mixed in, all played with passion and a whole lot of soul!


BLUE SILK - Judy Blu is a Birmingham based singer and songwriter who has performed at numerous festivals and venues across the UK. Judy has an amazing versatility in her voice and so don’t be surprised to hear different influences in her performance. These influences include Jazz, Blues and Soul classics. Judy Blu presents Blue Silk. The Blue Silk duo featuring Judy Blu and Ian Silk will be showcasing original songs with jazz and soul classics with a twist. Ian is a unique fingerstyle player, who is often likened to players such as Tommy Emmanuel, Martin Taylor and Joe Passe. Together with

the smoky and versatile vocals of Judy Blu they create an exhilarating and exiting performance to remember.

2pm – 4pm THE CROWN HOTEL BAR

THE STEVE OAKES QUARTET - Featuring Steve Oakes on guitar, Ed Kainyek on alto and soprano saxes, John Sandham on bass, and Tim Franks on drums. The band performs a mixture of original compositions and interpretations of pieces by contemporary jazz greats including Pat Metheny and Chick Corea. The music is frequently dynamic, passionate, and exciting, but at times lyrical and reflective.

2pm – 4pm FIRENZE

THE V - The V are a band that play an eclectic mix of songs performing numbers to suit every member of the audience. The V play popular music from many different styles and eras. The boys like nothing more than to see the audience enjoying themselves (even if that means seeing some rather embarrassing dance moves every now and then!) they are a fun, energetic band that enjoy a bit of banter with the crowd.


BEAM ACOUSTIC - An afternoon with BEAM in acoustic mode with a covers session from Scott D Thompson and Glynn Sutton. Well established local musicians with over 20 years gigging experience in both original projects and covers bands spanning many genres. Expect a twist on popular classic covers and anticipate some excellent guitar work.


PHOTOBOOTH SMILE – Local female fronted 3 piece appear on their 4th time at the Festival playing a full session of crowd pleasing covers from artists such as Blondie, Stereophonics, Oasis, White Stripes, The Killers, Katrina & The Waves and ADELE, plus many more a splendid time is in prospect.



CALLUM JOSEPH WRIGHT - From Cheshire and continuing to carve a name out for himself, it has already been a whirlwind year for singer songwriter Callum - receiving rave reviews and support from the professional music industry... Callum is certainly no stranger to the stage - described as having endless amounts of original talent. More recently he has recorded with producer and music guru Will Jackson in his Leeds music studio. Callum is delighted to be welcomed back to The Talbot.


BAXTER – Peters & Lee, Nina & Fredrick, Gerald & Maureen (they weren’t so well known) and now – Baxter. Hayley is something of a local legend, with direct, powerhouse vocals, evenly matched with a dry wit and infectious guitar style. Paul looks a bit like Dave Grohl (no really) and brings strong vocal styles from soul, blues and jazz through to big rock anthems. Together, with a set of almost disturbingly quirky covers they entertain fantastically !!!!


GOODFELLAS BLUES BAND - These Goodfellas have a wide repertoire of material comprising songs from influential artists such as Eric Clapton & the Blues Breakers, Fleetwood Mac & BB King through to the more fiery and passionate acts such as Gary Moore, Jeff Healey & Joe Bonamassa in order to create a colourful palette of material with the odd surprise thrown in for good measure along the way.


THE LOL GOODMAN BAND - Probably the most original band on the road today, by sticking to their guns and playing almost exclusively original blues/rock inspired material, the Lol Goodman Band are building

a reputation as THE BAND to see on the

blues circuit. With three critically acclaimed

albums of all original material to their name,

a record deal with RIGHT TRACK RECORDS

to distribute “Just Wanna Say” and all future

releases through UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP

and appearances at top UK blues clubs and

major festivals.

4pm – 6pm

THE CROWN HOTEL BALLROOM

GAMBLER - Another Festival outing for

this fantastic Three Piece Rock Band,

musicianship of the highest order, superb

vocals and thoroughly entertaining. Rock

covers from Toto, Whitesnake, U2, Foo

Fighters, KOL, Kansas, Don Henley and many

more. Mr Steve on Bass, Paul on Drums and

Kev on Guitar. First class band covering

anything but the norm, two hours of rock

music at its finest!

4pm – 6pm

THE CROWN HOTEL BAR

PASTRY SHOES - Expect a great sing-

along, anything from 1940’s American

Songbook standards to lively pop hits from

the 60’s onwards, from the likes of Fats

Waller, Billie Holiday, Carmen Miranda

and Charles Trenez to Sandy Shaw, Stevie

Wonder, the Phil Spectre Wall of Sound and

Olly Murs. Entertaining you with female

vocals, guitar and tenor saxophone, Pastry

Shoes will welcome you warmly and truly

appreciate your participation. Anyone up for

some festival fun?

4pm – 6pm

STREET

JOSH WHITTAKER – From Nantwich, Josh

is an award winning 17 year old singer/

songwriter. He has appeared on BBC

Introducing , been an Open Mic UK National

Finalist and has achieved a top 10 placing in

Young Songwriter ‘16.


BLIND SUMMIT BLUES - Blind Summit Blues The band is steeped in R&B history. Most Members go back to their roots in the 60’s when blues legends were playing at their local dance halls and they were in support bands. They have played almost ever year at Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival as well as playing both Colne and Burnley Festivals. Don’t miss them.

5pm – 7pm FIRENZE

THE ENTERTAINMENT - Cathy Roberts/Al Sherwood perform an eclectic of classic and contemporary songs . Artists include Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, , Daft Punk, Stereophonics and many more - Keep music Live !


BLUE SILK - Judy Blu is a Birmingham based singer and songwriter who has performed at numerous festivals and venues across the UK. Judy has an amazing versatility in her voice and so don’t be surprised to hear different influences in her performance. These influences include Jazz, Blues and Soul classics. Judy Blu presents Blue Silk. The Blue Silk duo featuring Judy Blu and Ian Silk will be showcasing original songs with jazz and soul classics with a twist. Ian is a unique fingerstyle player, who is often likened to players such as Tommy Emmanuel, Martin Taylor and Joe Passe. Together with the smoky and versatile vocals of Judy Blu they create an exhilarating and exiting performance to remember.

6pm – 8pm THE CROWN HOTEL BAR

THE MELOTONE TRIO - Hailing from Staffordshire and Cheshire, The Melotone Trio are experienced musicians with Dave on vocals, John on guitar and Matt on drums/percussion. We play our own take on a range of jazz, blues and Latin standards. Our set

will offer something for all listeners and provides a refreshing antidote to a modern, hectic world.


SINPUSHER – Classic rock and blues from this popular local band comprising Chris - Vocals Dave – Guitars, Rich P-Bass, Tony - Drums and Tim – Keyboards.


FIRST REFUSAL - A fine female fronted covers band from Leek playing a fantastic set of crowd pleasers and floor fillers. Featuring Jez on drums, Gaz on guitar, Dave on bass, and Gemma on vocals they cover hits by the likes of Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence and the Machine, Bruno Mars, Arctic Monkeys, and Stereophonics, to name but a few.


BLOZONE - Formed in 1996 Blozone have been entertaining audiences with their mixed flavour of Soul, Motown and popular songs across the UK. Long established, the iconic “Blozone’s Easter Monday at The Shakey” is a not to be missed annual event. Yes, see this amazing, full-on soul band do their thing with STAX and Motown classics and much more with a performance that will have you dancing the whole time.

9pm – 11pmTHE WHITE HORSE

THE NOW UNMISSABLE AFTER FESTIVAL PARTY - Hosted by Big Blue House, the legendary end of festival party is once again upon us. See off the weekend with a jam session by the good and great of local musician talent. As always, a fitting way to close the 2017 festival. It continues to be emotional, again.

NB:- All acts subject to change in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.

Check at www.nantwichjazz.com


Don’t Forget To Buy Your

Wristband£8.00 - Available to order

from www.nantwichjazz.com now and from Thursday 13th April at The Crown Hotel, on The Square,

Nantwich Civic Hall & Tourist Information Centre


AccommodationCrown Hotel (01270) 625283 • Red Cow (01270) 628581

Ticket HotlinesCrown Hotel, Nantwich 01270 625283 or 0844 888 9991

Nantwich Civic Hall 01270 628633Nantwich Tourist Information Centre 01270 628633

www.nantwichjazz.comwww.ticketline.co.uk

WristbandsWristbands are now available to order online for £8.00

or from Thursday 13th April from The Crown Hotel, on the square, Nantwich Civic Hall, Tourist Information Centre

and venues around the town.

Thank You SponsorsNantwich Town Council, Matthew Clark, Stella Artois,

Hall Smith Whittingham Solicitors and The Crown Hotel.

Thank You LicenseesThe festival organisers would like to sincerely thank all

the Nantwich Licensees for their participation and co-operation during the festival and we would ask all festival goers to

please support the premises that support the festival.

Please NoteAll of last years shows were sold out in advance!

To avoid disappointment please book early! In the event of artist non-appearance for whatever reason, no tickets will be refunded and a similar show will be re-booked by the

management. No tickets are exchangeable. Any around the town events are subject to change without notice.

Errors and omissions excepted (E&OE).

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01. The Cheshire Cat

02. Street

03. Firenze

04. Nakatcha

05. Harrisons

06. The Talbot

07. The Union

08. The Crown Hotel

09. The Bank Stage

10. The Studio

11. Residence

12. The White Horse

13. Nantwich Museum

14. Nantwich Methodist Church

15. St Mary’s Church

16. The Bowling Green

17. Nantwich Civic Hall

18. The Red Cow

19. The Shakespeare

20. The Malbank

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