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Gig: The Producers – The Box, Crewe – 14 Nov 2009

The Producers take a bow!!_DSC7893

The Producers

The Box, Crewe

Sat 14th Nov

The Producers, one of the all time favourite British Blues Bands of the modern era,  are playing The Box in Crewe  on Sat 14th Nov – the day after their Garston gig.

The Box is  just 120 yards from Crewe railway station, tickets are available on the door at the bargain price of just £5.00.  There will be an acoustic support plus a great night of recorded blues ( from Robert Johnson to Big Bill Broonsy – Howling Wolf ,Sam Mitchell to Nicky Moore) in all a great night of superb blues.

For more info ring Ray on 07803 620503

www.theboxcrewe.co.uk

Photo by Ian Williams http://www.ianwilliamsphotography.co.uk.

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Gig: Creweroots update

It looks like the eclectic roots music club over in Crewe have an exceptional lineup for the coming months.

Check out the update flyer here.

or the website here http://www.creweroots.co.uk

The intention is to bring authentic, honest live music to Crewe. We use a variety of venues to suit each booking and our intention is to seek out the best in blues, new folk, acoustic singer songwriters, poets, writers; anyone who raises the standard of what’s on offer locally.

It’s not easy but we’re making the effort because somone needs to. Once a month we’ve put on a completely independent concert that has continued to challenge, entertain and take live music in Crewe up a gear or two.

We aren’t setting out to make profit – every concert is designed to pay for itself but at the same time we intend to take this seriously. We’re booking the kind of artists that we’ve been travelling to see in Manchester, Liverool and Birmingham and we’re bringing them to your doorstep.

We’re not in the music business and we don’t want to be – we’re just local guys who are trying to create a viable alternative for live music in Crewe so get in touch or just turn up. Be part of a new community that has started to act independently. Welcome to creweroots…

Next gig – Matt Anderson – 12 Nov 2009

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Gig: Autumn gigs for Rhythm Zoo

rhythm zoo

Aug. 21st 2009 The Old Post Office, Shrewsbury SY1 1SZ
Aug. 28th 2009 The Great British R&B Festival, Colne, Lancashire. 10pm.
Aug. 29th 2009 The Two Henrys, Beer and Blues Festival, Shrewsbury. SY4 3EQ.
Sep. 11th 2009 The Ironworks, Oswestry. Tickets £5.
Sep. 26th 2009 The Vine, Shavington, Crewe, CW2 5DT
Oct. 2nd 2009 The Old Post Office, Shrewsbury SY1 1SZ

http://rhythm-zoo.com

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Update from Creweroots

Please see the attached PDF to see the autum lineup at Creweroots.

http://www.bluesinthenorthwest.com/Media/crewerootsupdateJun09.pdf

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Gig: The Producers – Royal Hotel, Crewe – 28 June 2009

Skinner and Saunders
The Producers
The Royal Hotel, Crewe

Sunday, 28 June 2009

Yes, after several years’ absence, the boys are back in business – or, more graphically, in the words of promoter Ray Bruchez, ‘the Prods are prodding again’. Before their break-up, The Producers were undoubtedly one of the best and most popular blues bands in the UK. The reformed ensemble still boasts the exceptional talent of singer/guitarist Harry Skinner and Dave Saunders on bass guitar. New additions are Ray Drury on Hammond and piano and Biff Smith on drums. They will be playing their usual mix of Harry’s superb originals, including some newly-penned compositions, and excellent versions of some well-loved covers. What a mouth-watering prospect!

Bed and breakfast accommodation is also available at the hotel at £50 for a twin room and £30 for a single room. So come along, relax, enjoy the band, have a good night’s sleep and enjoy Ray’s legendary breakfast – that’s two mouth-watering prospects in a single visit.

 The Royal Hotel is situated at 7 Nantwich Road, Crewe.CW2 6AG. Tickets for the concert (a snip at only £5 each) are obtainable from Ray Bruchez or Sonya on 01270-257398 or by email to rylhotel@yahoo.co.uk.

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Gig: Classic Rock And Blues Splash – M Club, Crewe – 09 May 2009

Saturday, 9th May at The M Club, Crewe – ‘Classic Rock And Blues Splash’ – Wishbone Ash, The Hamsters, Aynsley Lister Band, Tantrum and Stone Sole River.

Doors 5 pm, £17.50 in advance – Tel. 0871 230 1101 – www.thegigcartel.com

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Gig: Rhythm Zoo – Many gigs in the region

Rhythm Zoo 2008

Rhythm Zoo have established themselves as an exciting Rhythm and Blues band. There is a certain feverish excitement when they play, knocking out classic blues with a modern soul slant, they are able to cover a lot of ground in a short time.

The band is the brain child of guitarist Steve Alden whose collaboration with the Joplinesque Andi Harrison on vocals creates the foundation of an interesting mix of musical styles. Drummer Dermot Hall adds a solidity and guts to anchor the band as a unit, while the silky sultry tones of sax player Dave Roberts put the icing on the top. Binding the rhythm and melody is bassist Dave Wilmore.

Gigs
Mar. 27th 2009  The Bull, Shrewsbury
Mar. 28th 2009  The Elephant, Shavington, Crewe.
Mar. 30th 2009  Private Function, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Apr. 3rd 2009   The Old Post Office, Shrewsbury SY1 1SZ
Apr. 4th 2009   The Shroppie Fly, Audlem, Crewe. CW3 0DX.
Apr. 12th 2009  Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival @ Harrisons.
Apr. 17th 2009  The Bull, Shrewsbury
May 2nd 2009    The Vine, Shavington, Crewe, CW2 5DT
May 22nd 2009   The Old Post Office, Shrewsbury SY1 1SZ
May 29th 2009   The Two Henrys, Shrewsbury. SY4 3EQ.

www.rhythm-zoo.com

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YouTube: Johnny Dickinson

There are two YouTube videos of the incredible Johnny Dickinson from his recent creweroots gig.

Here is a link back to the bluesinthenorthwest.com review.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9kQflA7n18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auWejDvIuRU

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Gig: Johnny Dickinson – creweroots – 11 Mar 2009

Johnny Dickinson

creweroots is a new club to me.  I’ll be making contact with them to see if they want to send me details of all the blues gigs that they present.

http://www.creweroots.co.uk

The great news for those of you within striking distance of Crewe is that creweroots presents Johnny Dickinson at SquareOne, Crewe on 11 Mar 2009.

Johnny Dickinson is without doubt one of the best performers that I have ever seen, his guitar playing is superb and his singing sublime.  His music is a evocative blend of blues with traditional British music.  A must see!

http://www.creweroots.co.uk/comingsoon/dickinson.html

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Gig: The Hamsters – M Club Crewe – 24 Jan 2009

Hamsters - drumsticks

According the Chester Chronicle The Hamsters will play at the M Club in Crewe next week.

http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/entertainment-chester/2009/01/14/the-hamsters-to-play-crewe-s-m-club-59067-22693211/

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