Music Reviews

What’s On: Forthcoming shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

What’s On: Forthcoming shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Music fans in Crewe and Nantwich are in for a treat as the Lyceum Theatre prepares to host top tribute acts next month. Acts for legendary performers like Phil Collins and Abba, as well as a variety rock music night, are all planned.

January 27, 2014
Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids to launch new album

Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids to launch new album

Popular Nantwich band Blitz Kids release a new studio album “The Good Youth” through Red Bull Records on January 20. The album has been hailed by producers as “a rebirth” for the band made up of Joe James, Jono Yates, Nic Montgomery and Matt Freer.

January 15, 2014
Nantwich Town Council plans “60s Mania” after 80s party success

Nantwich Town Council plans “60s Mania” after 80s party success

Nantwich Town Council is planning another Civic Hall party after hailing its first 80s night a huge success. The council teamed up with Warble Entertainment  to stage The 80’s Party Night, and the event was a sell-out.

December 20, 2013
Nantwich-based The Cat radio show nominated for writer’s award

Nantwich-based The Cat radio show nominated for writer’s award

A specialist music show hosted by Nantwich-based The Cat radio has been nominated for a top award. “Monday Morning Blues”, which is broadcast from The Cat’s studio om Frederick Street, has been nominated in the “Blues Matters” magazine writer’s poll.

December 10, 2013
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society performs in Wistaston

South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society performs in Wistaston

By Jonathan White A monthly South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society concert took place at Wistaston Memorial Hall in Wistaston. The concert contained group, duet and solo ukulele performances featuring well-known George Formby songs.

December 2, 2013
Band concert at Brine Leas School will feature Willaston pupils

Band concert at Brine Leas School will feature Willaston pupils

A fund-raising concert is taking place at Brine Leas School in Nantwich in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The event features The Co-operative Junior & Beginner Wind Bands and pupils of Willaston Primary School.

November 14, 2013
Crewe and Nantwich music fans gear up for “Boxjam” charity gig

Crewe and Nantwich music fans gear up for “Boxjam” charity gig

Music fans across Crewe and Nantwich are gearing up for the annual charity gig “Boxjam” – with a mystery local act performing. The unnamed six-piece group have whipped up an air of ambiguity ahead of the event on November 17.

November 12, 2013
Indie band KMK to play at Vagrants in Willaston

Indie band KMK to play at Vagrants in Willaston

Popular Indie cover band KMK will be rocking Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at a one-off concert at the Vagrants in Willaston. The live music event is one of several club organisers are lining up to help raise funds for the venue.

October 29, 2013
Words and Music Festival in Nantwich hailed a big success

Words and Music Festival in Nantwich hailed a big success

Performers have been thrilling audiences across Nantwich over the past week as part of the town’s Words and Music Festival. Musicians, poets, comedians and writers held a series of live shows at various venues during  the week-long festival.

October 15, 2013
Music fans enjoy Boot & Shoe festival in Nantwich

Music fans enjoy Boot & Shoe festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White Music fans flocked to a Nantwich pub this weekend for a Bank Holiday live music bonanza. The Boot and Shoe pub, on  Hospital Street, put on a series of bands on three nights in a marquee in the pub grounds.

August 26, 2013
Funky Choir in fine voice at Nantwich community events

Funky Choir in fine voice at Nantwich community events

The Funky Choir in Nantwich have been putting their vocal chords to good use. The popular faith-based group has been performing at a series of community events over the last few weeks.

July 22, 2013
Review: “Electro 80s” play The Studio nightclub, Nantwich

Review: “Electro 80s” play The Studio nightclub, Nantwich

Crowds of 1980s music fans packed into a new Nantwich music venue to witness Electro 80s perform live. And the Electronica tribute band didn’t disappoint with a brilliant show in their debut concert at The Studio nightclub on Mill Street.

June 30, 2013
Review: “The Barber of Seville” at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: “The Barber of Seville” at Nantwich Civic Hall

By Claire Faulkner Heritage Opera returned to The Civic Hall on Monday with their latest production ‘The Barber of Seville’. The audience were treated to a marvellous comic tale by Rossini of match making and romance.

June 5, 2013