Music Reviews

South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society celebrates 20 years

South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society celebrates 20 years

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society has celebrated its 20th anniversary at a concert in Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The event included group and solo ukulele performances, a harmonica solo, plus solo and duet singing.

November 17, 2014
Hundreds enjoy ‘Lifejam’ music event in aid of RNLI

Hundreds enjoy ‘Lifejam’ music event in aid of RNLI

By Jonathan White
A special music event took place near Nantwich to help raise money for the RNLI.

‘Lifejam’ was the idea of former Audlem resident Reuben Palin and took place to raise money for a new £8.5 million RNLI Lifeboat Station in St David’s, Wales.

October 20, 2014
Review: Enzo hosts Nantwich Words and Music Festival “Acoustic Event”

Review: Enzo hosts Nantwich Words and Music Festival “Acoustic Event”

By Kirsty Rollings
Award-winning Nantwich Coffee Shop, Enzo, hosted an acoustic set as part of 2014’s Words and Music Festival.

Pizza and other Italian dishes were being served early evening, as festival organiser Nigel Stonier, introduced the set.

October 11, 2014
Review: Ian McCulloch thrills Nantwich crowd with festival show

Review: Ian McCulloch thrills Nantwich crowd with festival show

By Kirsty Rollings
Ian McCulloch performed an intimate headlining event at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich as part of the Words and Music Festival, writes Kirsty Rollings.

The 80’s post-punk vocalist from Echo and the Bunneymen drew in a sell-out crowd from Nantwich and the surrounding areas.

October 9, 2014
More than 120 enjoy Richmond Village Nantwich proms

More than 120 enjoy Richmond Village Nantwich proms

More than 120 people enjoyed a night of live music from The Co-Operative Funeralcare Band as they played rousing music at The Richmond Nantwich Summer Proms.

October 6, 2014
Britain’s ukulele fans flock to Nantwich to raise almost £4,000

Britain’s ukulele fans flock to Nantwich to raise almost £4,000

Ukulele fans across the UK played all the right tunes to raise almost £4,000 at a Nantwich festival. The third annual N’Ukefest Ukulele Festival, held at The Cotton Arms in Wrenbury, was organised by Nantwich band The N’ukes.

June 17, 2014
Review: Hundreds enjoy “60s Mania” night at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Hundreds enjoy “60s Mania” night at Nantwich Civic Hall

By Jonathan White A packed audience enjoyed a “60s Mania!” concert at Nantwich Civic Hall. Fans were treated to two great cover bands, The Sunflowers and Meet The Beatles.

May 10, 2014
Review: Heritage Opera’s “A Passion for Opera” at St Mary’s Church Nantwich

Review: Heritage Opera’s “A Passion for Opera” at St Mary’s Church Nantwich

By Claire Faulkner Heritage Opera returned to Nantwich this week and gave an outstanding performance in St Mary’s Church on Monday night. “A Passion for Opera” was a night full of well-known operatic and musical theatre numbers performed by the professional touring company.

May 2, 2014
Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off in style with live music across town

Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off in style with live music across town

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival got off to a rip-roaring start at several venues in the town last night (April 17). The Studio Nightclub & Entertainment Venue welcomed hundreds of music fans to their Castle Street venue.

April 18, 2014
Review: “New Jersey Nights” at Lyceum Theatre in Crewe

Review: “New Jersey Nights” at Lyceum Theatre in Crewe

By Claire Faulkner The audience was promised a night to remember. One full of sounds, songs and music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at The Lyceum Theatre.

April 3, 2014
Review: “Electro 80s” thrill music fans at The Studio in Nantwich

Review: “Electro 80s” thrill music fans at The Studio in Nantwich

By Jonathan White Electronica tribute band Electro 80s thrilled fans with a stunning performance at The Studio nightclub in Nantwich. The two-hour concert set the venue alive with sounds of big 80s electronic bands such as Gary Numan, OMD, Visage, Tears for Fears, A Flock of Seagulls and Kraftwerk.

April 1, 2014
Crewe Lyceum Theatre lines up array of shows before Easter

Crewe Lyceum Theatre lines up array of shows before Easter

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has an array of entertainment lined up for all tastes over the next two weeks. The fun kicks off tomorrow (April 1) with the opening of international smash-hit “New Jersey Nights”.

March 31, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich dance students star in Pop Factor show at Lyceum

Crewe and Nantwich dance students star in Pop Factor show at Lyceum

Crewe and Nantwich dance students will feature in the eagerly-awaited Pop Factor show touring the UK. The production, which celebrates the music, fashion and cultural trends of the UK, comes to the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe on Wednesday April 23.

March 25, 2014