Gigs - April 2012


SUN 1 APR

THE LEGENDARY NIGHT OWLS (9pm ~ 01522 530 474) - PRINCE OF WALES, 77A BAILGATE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN1 3AR

THE BLUE BISHOPS (4-6pm ~ £6.00 ~01673 828 217) - TAVERN BLUES @ HOPE TAVERN, CAISTOR RD, HOLTON-LE-MOOR, MARKET RASEN, LINCS. LN7 6AH

RICHARD DIGANCE (7.30pm ~ 01205 363 108) - BLACKFRIARS THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE, SPAIN LANE, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 6HP

LITTLE MISS 60s [info] + other acts (60s tribute weekend ~ 01754 762 097) - RICHMOND HOLIDAY CENTRE, RICHMOND DRIVE, SKEGNESS, LINCS. PE25 3TQ

1st Anniversary of the re-opening of Spilsby Theatre

JONATHAN KAY (7.30pm ~ a true 'Fool', Jonathan's show lives in the present moment; he is the master of improvisation and surprise. Join him in his one man show as he reveals life's quirks and paradoxes, and makes us laugh at the way we think and behave. ~ Decide your own ticket price (donation), based on how much the person sitting next to you enjoys the show!! ~ 01790 752 936) - SPILSBY THEATRE, CHURCH STREET, SPILSBY, LINCS. PE23 5DY

Jonathan will also be conducting a two-day workshop on 31st March/1st April, there are still a few spaces left. So please give us a call as soon as you can on 01790 752936 to take part in a journey into your imagination, creating confidence in performance. The weekend workshop is open to all (beginners welcome) and we request a minimum donation of £125 waged/£100 unwaged. Contact the theatre for more details

Sold Out:McFLY(0844 888 8766) - THE ENGINE SHED, UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN, BRAYFORD POOL, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN6 7TS

TEXAS TORNADOS [info] / [youtube] (0115 9120735) - FRED'S PLACE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB @ MAPPERLEY PLAINS SOCIAL CLUB, PLAINS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTS. NG3 5RH.


MON 2 APR

PENNYLESS [info] (8.15pm ~ club info 01205 358 783 / venue 01205 361 116) - BOSTON FOLK CLUB @ THE EAGLE, 144 WEST STREET, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 8RE

DANCE FOR LIFE BARN DANCE / CEILIDH (7 - 9.30pm) - WI HALL, PARK RD, HOLBEACH, LINCS. PE12 7EE


WED 4 APR

DONAL MAGUIRE (8.15pm ~ Outstanding voice, exceptional repertoire of Irish traditional songs, unique selection of English folk songs, virtuoso mandolin, banjo work and wry wit.~ £6 otd / £5 members ~ tel 01406 380100 for info re club) - SPALDING FOLK CLUB @ SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE, MARKET PLACE, SPALDING


MAUNDY THU 5 APR

THE OSMONDS (7.30pm ~ £29.50 ~ 0845 674 0505) - EMBASSY THEATRE, GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS. PE25 2UG

CONTRABAND (the alternative jazz band. Dixie, trad and standards ~ Admission £4) (01507 602 114) - LOUTH JAZZ CLUB, NEW ORLEANS CLUB, 53 QUEEN ST, LOUTH, LINCS. LN11 9BJ

TUNES SESSION (8pm ~ 01775 722 691) - LINCOLN ARMS, 4 BRIDGE ST, SPALDING, LINCS. PE11 1XA

600 WHISKIES UNPLUGGED (8.15pm ~ 01400 272251) - GEORGE HOTEL, LEADENHAM, LINCS. LN5 0PN

DERRIN NAUENDORF (01205 362 840) - THE CARPENTER'S ARMS, WITHAM STREET, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 6PU


GOOD FRI 6 APR

BETTY SWOLLOX (01205 361 990) - NEW INN, PENN STREET, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 6TF

ROUTE EAST [info] (Pop'n'Rock covers + songs from their debut album ~ 01205 290 347) - WHEATSHEAF INN, STATION ROAD, HUBBERTS BRIDGE, BOSTON, LINCS. PE20 3QR

ASHLEY WILSON & FRIENDS (from 8pm ~ Pink Floyd, Free, Muddy Waters, Fleetwood Mac etc ~ 01507 441 204) - THE BACCUS HOTEL, HIGH ST, SUTTON-ON-SEA, nr MABLETHORPE, LINCS. LN12 2EY

SLIM LINE PAPAS (01522 534 015) - TAP & SPILE, 21 HUNGATE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN1 1ES.

THE BELTONAS [info] (8pm) - IMPart, 39b HIGH STREET, LINCOLN, LINCS.

ONE WAY (Band) plus LEANNE DISNEY / IAN TYLER / DREW DAY / CHRIS MERRY BAND (01754 874 444) - THE CLUB TROPICANA, SOUTH ROAD, CHAPEL ST LEONARDS, LINCS. PE24 5TR


EASTER SAT 7 APR

WATERMELON SLIM [info] (8pm ~ £10 ~ 01522 873 894) - LINCOLN DRILL HALL, FREESCHOOL LANE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 1EY

BETTY SWOLLOX (01406 422 234) - HORSE & GROOM, 65 HIGH STREET, HOLBEACH, nr SPALDING, LINCS. PE12 7ED

'THE BEST MUSICALS EVER' (7.30pm ~ £tbc / Over 60s £tbc / Children £tbc ~ 0845 674 0505) - EMBASSY THEATRE, GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS. PE25 2UG

THE WRITE NOTE featuring ROB BYWATER & SAM SIMMONS plus other musicians (12 noon - 2pm) - CENTRAL LIBRARY, FREE SCHOOL LANE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 1EZ

THE TRAILERS (01778 421 932) - BOURNE TO LINE DANCE , BOURNE ACADEMY aka ROBERT MANNING TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, EDINBURGH CRESCENT, BOURNE, LINCS. PE10 9DT

JACKSON Live in Concert (7.30pm ~ Amir Sharma's tribute to the King of Pop ~ £16.50 ~ 0844 854 2776) - PLOWRIGHT THEATRE, LANEHAM STREET, SCUNTHORPE, NE LINCS. DN15 6JP

BLUES BOYS KINGS (8pm ~ 01205 290 347) - WHEATSHEAF INN, STATION ROAD, HUBBERTS BRIDGE, BOSTON, LINCS. PE20 3QR

ROUTE EAST [info] (Pop'n'Rock covers + songs from their debut album ~ 01652 635242) - HOPE & ANCHOR, SLUICE ROAD, SOUTH FERRIBY, LINCS. DN18 6JQ

THE VOICE OF ROY ORBISON (Adult £5 / Under 14's £2 / Under 3 Free ~ 01754 874 444) - THE CLUB TROPICANA, SOUTH ROAD, CHAPEL ST LEONARDS, LINCS. PE24 5TR

THE SEARCHERS [info] (7.30pm ~ 01205 363 108) - BLACKFRIARS THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE, SPAIN LANE, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 6HP


EASTER SUNDAY ~ SUN 8 APR

MATT WOOSEY [info] (3pm ~ Contemporary blues musician ~ 01775 722 869) - RED LION HOTEL, MARKET PLACE, SPALDING. LINCS. PE11 1SU

THE SOLID SILVER 60s SHOW [info] (7.30pm ~ £25.00 / over 60s £24.00 ~ 0845 674 0505) - EMBASSY THEATRE, GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS. PE25 2UG


EASTER MON 9 APR

ACOUSTIC SESSION (from 2.00 pm ~ Singers, Musican, Poets and Dancers all welcome. ~ Tel 01205 750 753 for details) - WHITE HART, MAIN ROAD, SIBSEY, nr BOSTON, LINCS. PE22 0TN


WED 11 APR

DARREN BUSBY (01472 354 764) - NEW STANARDS CLUB, FRESHNEY DRIVE, GRIMSBY, NE LINCS. DN31 1XE

PETE WRAY'S BLUES CONNECTION (12noon-2pm ~ charity performance) (01522 550 959) - CAFE @ THE COLLECTION, DANES TERRACE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 1LP

BLUE TONGUE HARMONICA WORKSHOP (7.30 - 9.30pm ~ 1st of 2 Wednesday night sessions [11th - 18th Apr] ~ limited numbers booking advised ~ £30) - THE VICTORIA INN, 6 UNION ROAD, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN1 3BJ

JIM DAVIDSON / LLOYD HOLLETT (7.30pm ~ Comedy legend plus support ~ £20.00 ~ 0844 854 2776) - BATHS HALL, 59 DONCASTER ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, NE LINCS. DN15 7RG


THU 12 APR

SMOKIE [info] (7.30pm ~ 0845 674 0505) - EMBASSY THEATRE, GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS. PE25 2UG

FUNNY TRICKS (7.30pm ~ Magical One Man Show with Ian Keable ~ £8/£6) ~ 01790 752 936) - SPILSBY THEATRE, CHURCH STREET, SPILSBY, LINCS. PE23 5DY

THE HOOT COMEDY CLUB present SULLY O' SULLIVAN / ANDREW WATTS / MC - ELLIOT J HUNTLEY(7pm doors, show 8pm ~ 5th Anniversary show ~ £6 adv / £7 otd ~ 01427 676 655) - TRINITY ARTS CENTRE, TRINITY STREET, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCS. DN21 2AL

NEW YORK STANDARDS QUARTET [info] (8.30pm ~ £10 adv / £12 otd ~ 01472 873 730) - GRIMSBY JAZZ @ THE STAMFORD CLUB, CLEE ROAD, GRIMSBY, NE LINCS. DN32 8QL


FRI 13 APR

THE HOOSIERS [info] / SAM BEETON / TWISTED PIGLET (7:30pm ~ Standing gig, some Circle Seats are available ~ Tickets: £18.00 ~ 0845 674 0505) - EMBASSY THEATRE, GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS. PE25 2UG

RICHARD DIGANCE (doors 7.15pm for 8pm ~ Charity Concert for a young girl called Claudia Burkill suffering with cancer ~ limited tickets £10 each info ~ 01673 843 036) - FALDINGWORTH LIVE, MEMORIAL HALL, FALDINGWORTH, LINCS. LN8 3SE

LIMEHOUSE LIZZY [info] (7.30pm ~ Thin Lizzy Tribute ~ £14.00 ~ 01205 363 108) - BLACKFRIARS THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE, SPAIN LANE, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 6HP

PAUL GIBBARD BAND [info] (01522 522 403) - THE DOG & BONE, 10 JOHN STREET, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 5BH.

HARLEY & THE FATBOYS (9pm ~ Rhythm'n'blues & Rock'n'Roll ~ 01522 718769) - STAGS HEAD, 68 NEWPORT, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN1 3DP

THE DIPOMATZ [info] (01522 721 785) - THE WHEATSHEAF, 117 GRANTHAM RD, WADDINGTON, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN5 9NT

DR A's RHYTHM & GROOVES (9pm ~ 01733 310 374) - THE BORO BAR, OUNDLE RD, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBS. PE2 9PJ

SINGERS' NIGHT with P.A. System available (8.30pm ~ Chris 01949 875685 / George 01949 838564) - BINGHAM FOLK CLUB @ BINGHAM TOWN PAVILION, BRENDON GROVE, BINGHAM, NOTTS. NG13 8TN


SAT 14 APR

BETTY SWOLLOX (01754 820 212) - THE ANCHOR INN, CHURCH END, FRISKNEY, LINCS. PE22 8NB

THE LEGENDARY NIGHT OWLS (01507 526 862) - OLD NICK'S TAVERN, 8 NORTH ST, HORNCASTLE, LINCS. LN9 5DX

NewJazz5 & Jazzpac present DAGDA QUARTET featuring JEAN TOUSSAINT (8pm ~ £14 / £12 conc / £7 students ~ 01522 873 894) - LINCOLN DRILL HALL, FREESCHOOL LANE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 1EY

Cancelled: THE SNOGS (01522 716 822) - THE GAME KEEPER, NEWARK RD, SOUTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN6 9NH

3 PARTS CUT (Rock 'n Roll Night ~ Tickets £6.00 call Reception on 01507 523131) - Best Western ADMIRAL RODNEY HOTEL, NORTH ST, HORNCASTLE, LINCS. LN9 5DX

HALFWAY TO PARADISE - The Billy Fury Story (7:30pm ~ Colin Gold plus The Tornados ~ £18.50 / Over 60s: £17.50 / Children: £10.00 ~ 0845 674 0505) - EMBASSY THEATRE, GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS. PE25 2UG

CAPITOL BAND (Jazz, blues and American songbook at venue on Cleethorpes seafront next to the pier ~ Tel (restaurant) 01472 602 477 or 01472 695 990) - BEACH RESTAURANT & STEAK HOUSE, THE TERMINUS, PROMENADE, CLEETHORPES, NE LINCS. DN35 8SF

THE FOLK THING

SAT 14 APR 2012

THE FOLK THING featuring TREEBEARD / AISTAGUCA [info] / KRISTY GALLACHER [info] / PENNYLESS [info] / TALIS KIMBERLEY [info] Free album download currently available / PAUL PEARSON [info] / MARC BLOCK & THE BREEZES [info] / 3 EYED FOX [info] / ANTHONY GREENTREE [info] + many more (Noon 'till Midnight ~ Free Entry ~ Folk Thing enquires 0775 123 0072 / Venue 0115 947 6580 ) - THE SALUTATION INN, HOUNDSGATE, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTS. NG1 7AA

From noon 'till midnight, on two stages on two floors, we'll again be hosting an eclectic line-up, ranging from acoustic singer-songwriter and multi-piece folk rock through to Balkan gipsy and heavy wood. Also for this year, "The Cave Sessions": additional artists, sessions, open mic spots and much more in the Salutation's famous haunted Saxon caves.

Visit The Folk Thing website

LIMEHOUSE LIZZY [info] (7.30pm ~ Thin Lizzy tribute ~ £15.50, £14.50 conc ~ 01636 655 755) - PALACE THEATRE, APPLETONGATE, NEWARK, NOTTS. NG24 1JY.

BAND FROM COUNTY HELL (doors 7.30pm ~ 80 tickets at £6.50 available from www.wegottickets.com ~ 01223 357268) - THE PORTLAND ARMS, 129 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBS. CB4 3BA

WOODEN HORSE [info] (9pm ~ 01453 755 600) - PRINCE ALBERT, RODBOROUGH HILL, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GL5 3SS


SUN 15 APR

STATE OF THE UNION featuring BOO HEWERDINE & BROOKS WILLIAMS (8pm ~ £12/£14otd ~ 01652 660 380) - ROPERY HALL @ THE ROPEWALK, MALTKILN LANE, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NE LINCS. DN18 5JT

HARLEY & THE FATBOYS (9pm ~ Rhythm'n'blues & Rock'n'Roll ~ 01522 536 699) - THE ANCHOR, 133 HIGH STREET, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN5 7PJ

THE NADZ (4pm ~ £6.00 ~ 01673 828 217) - HOPE TAVERN, CAISTOR RD, HOLTON-LE-MOOR, MARKET RASEN, LINCS. LN7 6AH

THE BOOTLEG 60s (7.30pm ~ £17.50 ~ 0844 854 2776) - PLOWRIGHT THEATRE, LANEHAM STREET, SCUNTHORPE, NE LINCS. DN15 6JP

AMANDA SHIRES [info] with ROD PICOTT & JIM PERLE (£8 adv / £10 otd ~ 01652 649 230) - TOWN HALL LIVE @ DIAMOND JUBILEE TOWN HALL, MARKET SQUARE, KIRTON IN LINDSEY, N. LINCS. DN21 4LZ

THIRD SUNDAY SESSION (4pm to 8pm ~ 01529 302 860) - MARQUIS OF GRANBY, 24 NORTHGATE, SLEAFORD, LINCS. NG34 7DA

BETTY SWOLLOX (01553 766307) - LONDON PORTERHOUSE, 78 LONDON ROAD, KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK. PE30 5EU


WED 18 APR

DAVE INGLIS (01472 354 764) - NEW STANARDS CLUB, FRESHNEY DRIVE, GRIMSBY, NE LINCS. DN31 1XE

PETE WRAY'S BLUES CONNECTION (12noon-2pm ~ charity performance ~ 01522 873 894) - CAFE @ LINCOLN DRILL HALL, FREESCHOOL LANE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 1EY

BLUE TONGUE HARMONICA WORKSHOP (7.30 - 9.30pm ~ 2nd of 2 Wednesday night sessions [11th - 18th Apr] ~ limited numbers booking advised ~ £30) - THE VICTORIA INN, 6 UNION ROAD, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN1 3BJ

JENNA REID with KEVIN MacKENZIE [info] (7.30pm ~ Award winning fiddle player from Blazin' Fiddles ~ £12 / £10 ~ 01476 406 158) - GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE, ST PETER'S HILL, GRANTHAM, LINCS. NG31 6PZ

THE THOM WHITWORTH QUARTET (8.30pm ~ No admission charge ~ trio playing mainstream jazz and blues ~ 01529 488 250) - THE BUSTARD INN, 44 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RAUCEBY, nr SLEAFORD, LINCS. NG34 8QG


THU 19 APR

BILLY WALTON BAND [info] (£8.50 ~ 0777 152 0374) - YARDBIRDS ROCK CLUB, CHURCH STREET, GRIMSBY, NE LINCS. DN32 7DD

SINGAROUND (8pm ~ 01205 723 884) - WELLAND YACHT CLUB, RIVER BANK, SPALDING, LINCS. PE11 3AA

AMANDA SHIRES / WOODEN HORSE [info] (8.30pm ~ 0116 251 0080) - THE MUSICIAN, CLYDE STREET, LEICESTER, LEICS. LE1 2DE


FRI 20 APR

THE OSMONDS (7.30pm ~ 0844 871 3016) - GRIMSBY AUDITORIUM, CROMWELL RD, GRIMSBY. DN31 2BH

GIN HOUSE (01522 534 015) - TAP & SPILE, 21 HUNGATE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN1 1ES.

PAUL LIDDELL [info] + local support (Doors 7.30pm ~ musician/singer/songwriter/recording artist based by the sea in the North East of England ~ £6.00 ~ Neil 0754 011 6967 or email neilrbenn@aol.com / venue 01472 851 918) - CAISTOR SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, BRIGG RD, CAISTOR, LINCS. LN7 6RX

CLASSIC CLAPTON (7.30pm ~ Tkts £12 concs £11 ~ 01476 406 158) - GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE, ST PETER'S HILL, GRANTHAM, LINCS. NG31 6PZ

BLUEFLINT [info] (8pm ~ Old timey folk blended with contemporary Scottish country music ~ £10/£12otd ~ 01652 660 380) - ROPERY HALL @ THE ROPEWALK, MALTKILN LANE, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NE LINCS. DN18 5JT

FAKE THACKRAY [info] (doors 7.30pm ~ The songs of Jake Thackray by John Watterson ~ £8.00 adv / otd ~ 01205 871 472 / 01205 870137) - OLD LEAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE, FURLONGS LANE, OLD LEAKE, BOSTON, LINCS. PE22 9HR

A Lincolnshire Evening with folk singer BRIAN DAWSON (7.30pm ~ Tickets include Lincolnshire supper £5 ~
Contact Val or Colin 01526 322571) - VILLAGE HALL, ASHBY DE LA LAUNDE, LINCS.

BROADWAY & BEYOND (7.30pm ~ Whether you enjoy the classic shows of the 1920's 51; 1960's or prefer the modern-day musical, this show has them all! ~ £16.50 ~ 0844 854 2776) - PLOWRIGHT THEATRE, LANEHAM STREET, SCUNTHORPE, NE LINCS. DN15 6JP

ESSENCE OF IRELAND (7:30pm ~ £23.50 / Over 60s: £22.50 / Children: £11.00 ~ 0845 674 0505) - EMBASSY THEATRE, GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS. PE25 2UG

CLOUDSTREET [info] (8.30pm ~ Chris 01949 875685 / George 01949 838564) - BINGHAM FOLK CLUB @ BINGHAM TOWN PAVILION, BRENDON GROVE, BINGHAM, NOTTS. NG13 8TN


SAT 21 APR

KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN / WINTER WILSON (doors 7.15pm for 8pm ~ £8.00 ~ 01673 843 036) - FALDINGWORTH LIVE, MEMORIAL HALL, FALDINGWORTH, LINCS. LN8 3SE

WILKO JOHNSON / VIRGIL & THE ACCELERATORS (8pm ~ £17.50 adv / £20 on the day ~ 01522 873 894) - LINCOLN DRILL HALL, FREESCHOOL LANE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 1EY

PETE WRAY'S BLUES CONNECTION (12noon-2pm ~ 01522 873 894) - LINCOLN DRILL HALL, FREESCHOOL LANE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 1EY

GIN HOUSE (01526 860 250) - COACH & HORSES, TATTERSHALL RD, BILLINGHAY, LINCS. LN4 4DD

ILLEGAL EAGLES [info] (7:30pm ~ The 'classics' tour ~ £20.50 / Over 60s: £19.50 / Children: £11.00 ~ 0845 674 0505) - EMBASSY THEATRE, GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS. PE25 2UG

GHOSTS & HEROES (Charlie Barker & Tom Sweeney) (4.30pm) / CHARLIE BARKER [info] / (afternoon ~ 01205 362 840) - BOSTON MUSIC FESTIVAL @ THE CARPENTER'S ARMS, WITHAM STREET, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 6PU

CUTTIN' LOOSE [info] (4.30pm) + other bands tbc (afternoon ~ 01205 361 990) - BOSTON MUSIC FESTIVAL @ NEW INN, PENN STREET, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 6TF

BLUES BOY KINGS (4.30 to 5.30pm) + other jazz and blues acts tbc (afternoon ~ 01205 311 900) - BOSTON MUSIC FESTIVAL @ WHITE HART HOTEL, 1-5 HIGH ST, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 8SH

PENNYLESS [info] (4.30pm) + other Folk and Celtic acts tbc (afternoon ~ 01205 351 520) - BOSTON MUSIC FESTIVAL @ FYDELL HOUSE, SOUTH ST, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 6HU

HARMONICA WORKSHOP with STEVE LOCKWOOD (1pm - 5pm ~ £25 ~ 01476 406 158) - GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE, ST PETER'S HILL, GRANTHAM, LINCS. NG31 6PZ

DANIEL SMITH BLUES BAND (7.30pm ~ 01636 636 691) - VILLAGE HALL, CARLTON RD, NORWELL, NEWARK, NOTTS.

EDGAR BROUGHTON [info] (8pm ~ one man show from stalwart of the 70s free festival scene ~ £8.00 adv / £9.00 otd ~ 01482 348 216) - NEW ADELPHI, 89 DE GREY ST, HULL, E. YORKS. HU5 2RU


SUN 22 APR

BARE BONES BOOGIE BAND [info] (Doors 3.30pm ~ 01945 475 566) - ROCK & BLUES CLUB @ ELME HALL HOTEL, 69 ELM HIGH RD, WISBECH, CAMBS. PE14 0DQ.


MON 23 APR

PETE WRAY'S BLUES CONNECTION (12noon-2pm ~ charity performance ~ 0795 665 3156) - CAFE PORTICO, THE TERRACE, GRANTHAM ST, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 1BD


TUE 24 APR

HADOUKEN (doors 7:00pm ~ Ticket Price: £12 / Entry: Strictly 14 years and over ~ 0844 888 8766) - THE ENGINE SHED, UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN, BRAYFORD POOL, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN6 7TS


WED 25 APR

'Bang! Is This Your Vehicle, Sir?' with BOOTHBY GRAFFOE & NICK PYNN (Comedy with music ~ Boothby is BACK......with music, his own uniquely warped comic view of life, and talented multi instrumentalist Nick Pynn. ~ 01522 873 894) - LINCOLN DRILL HALL, FREESCHOOL LANE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 1EY

PETE WRAY'S BLUES CONNECTION (7-8pm ~ Charity performance ~ 01522 873 894) - CAFE @ LINCOLN DRILL HALL, FREESCHOOL LANE, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN2 1EY

THE TONY GILES ALL STARS [info] (8.00pm ~ No admission charge ~ please book if you wish to dine ~ 01529 488 250) - THE BUSTARD INN, 44 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RAUCEBY, nr SLEAFORD, LINCS. NG34 8QG


THU 26 APR

DIGBY FAIRWEATHER'S HALF DOZEN with PAUL JONES [info] (8pm ~ a new show Rockin' in Rhythm - a treat for blues, rock and jazz fans alike ~ Price: £17.50 / £16.50 over 60s, disabled & companion. / £7.50 under 26s ~ 01775 764 777) - SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE, MARKET PLACE, SPALDING, PE11 1SS

STUNZ & HARPMAN (01507 607661) - GASLAMP LOUNGE, THAMES STREET, LOUTH, LINCS. LN11 7AD

ANN BREEN [info] (01476 406 158) - GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE, ST PETER'S HILL, GRANTHAM, LINCS. NG31 6PZ

DELTA DOGS (departs Sleaford Station at 6.55pm; Heckington 7.02pm; Boston 7.21pm for travel to Batemans Brewery ~ folk, americana, country, toes tappers & jigs on fiddle, guitar, strummer, harmonica and bodhran ~ Revellers catch the return train from Wainfleet at 9.10pm to arrive back in Boston at 9.37pm; Heckington 9.51pm and Sleaford at 10.00pm. ) - POACHER LINE MUSIC TRAIN from SLEAFORD to WAINFLEET (return), LINCS.

WOODEN HORSE [info] (8.30pm ~ 01789 404 600) - COX'S YARD, BRIDGEFOOT, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, WARWICKSHIRE. CV37 6YY


BLOWZABELLA DAY

FRI & SAT 27 - 28 APR 2012

BLOWZABELLA / ESQUISSE (Brittany) (Full 2 day ticket incl dances, concerts, workshops, sessions ~Adults £52 / 16 years old and under £12 ~ info 01780 763 203) - STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE, 27 ST MARY'S ST, STAMFORD, LINCS. PE9 2DL

visit Blowzabella website for full details


FRI 27 APR

BLOWZABELLA (Doors 7pm for 8pm ~ dance + session in bar ~ Adults £15 / 16 years old and under £5. ~ 01780 763 203) - STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE, 27 ST MARY'S ST, STAMFORD, LINCS. PE9 2DL

GIN HOUSE (07909 635 410) - ROCK HAVEN, LOWER BUTCHERY COURT, off CLASKETGATE, LINCOLN. LINCS. LN2 1JJ

AYANNA (7.30pm ~ Her striking songs are a rich mix of both soul and classical music held together by the strength of the blues ~ 01522 883 311) - TERRY O'TOOLE THEATRE, NK CENTRE, MOOR LANE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCS. LN6 9AX

NO FRILLS CEILIDH with THE BELTONAS [info] (7.45 - 10.30pm ~ 01775 723 026) - CHURCH HALL, ROSE LANE, PINCHBECK, SPALDING, LINCS. PE11 3RN

SINGERS' NIGHT (8.30pm ~ Chris 01949 875685 / George 01949 838564) - BINGHAM FOLK CLUB @ BINGHAM TOWN PAVILION, BRENDON GROVE, BINGHAM, NOTTS. NG13 8TN


SAT 28 APR

THE SWINGING BLUE JEANS [info] / SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND (Hog Roast & music ~ tickets £20.00 ~ for further details contact Marian on 01526 344724) - VILLAGE HALL, TATTERSHALL

Grand Ceilidh with PETE COE / LIAM ROBINSON (Concert 8pm ~ £8 ~ workshops by Pete Coe playing for dancing / calling for dancing info from Liam tel 01522 560 163 ~ concert / workshop booking 01526 352 153) - FOLK IN THE CELLAR @ UNISON CLUB, BEAUMONT FEE, LINCOLN. LN1 1EZ

BLOWZABELLA DAY

SAT 28 APR

WORKSHOPS by Blowzabella and Esquisse (10am - 5pm ~ workshops only ~ Adults £25. / 16 years old and under £5. ~ info 01780 763 203) - STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE, 27 ST MARY'S ST, STAMFORD, LINCS. PE9 2DL

BLOWZABELLA (7:30 - 9pm) + FOLK DANCE ORCHESTRA playing during interval from 9 - 9.30pm and ESQUISSE (9-30pm-11:15pm ~ from Brittany) with (playing for all the dances learned in the dance workshop ~ ~ Adults £16 / 16 years old and under £5. ~ info 01780 763 203) - STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE, 27 ST MARY'S ST, STAMFORD, LINCS. PE9 2DL

OPEN MIC STAGE (6pm - 9.30pm ~ in the bar ~ info 01780 763 203) - STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE, 27 ST MARY'S ST, STAMFORD, LINCS. PE9 2DL

GIN HOUSE (01522 810 368) - LION & ROYAL, HIGH STREET, NAVENBY, nr LINCOLN, LINCS. LN50EE

NEW ROPE STRING BAND [info] (Real ale bar open at 7pm, music from 7.45pm ~ £7.50 ~ 01522 722 462) - Lincs Rural & Community Tour @ MEMORIAL HALL, SCHOOL LANE, HARMSTON, LINCOLN, LINCS. LN5 9SN

THE SNOGS (9.15pm ~ 01522 702 326 ) - SUN INN, 20 BRIDGE STREET, SAXILBY, LINCS. LN1 2PZ

THE NIMMO BROTHERS [info] (£10.00 adv ~ 0777 152 0374) - YARDBIRDS ROCK CLUB, CHURCH STREET, GRIMSBY, NE LINCS. DN32 7DD

JOHN CONOLLY and the LIFE AND TIMES OF THE BROTHERS HOGG (7pm ~ £5.00 on the door ~ all profits to Great Grimsby Ice Factory Options Appraisal fund ~ Venue 01472 812 936) - LUCARLY'S, WILTON ROAD, HUMBERSTON, GRIMSBY, NE LINCS. DN36 4AW

CHEYENNE [info] + other acts t.b.c. (H&H Promotions Line Dance Weekend ~ 01754 762 097) - RICHMOND HOLIDAY CENTRE, RICHMOND DRIVE, SKEGNESS, LINCS. PE25 3TQ

CUTTIN' LOOSE [info] (01205 362 840) - THE CARPENTER'S ARMS, WITHAM STREET, BOSTON, LINCS. PE21 6PU

MOONSHINE [info] (8.45pm ~ 01522 692 345) - LINCOLN GREEN, LINCOLN ROAD, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCS. LN6 8DL

THE DIPOMATZ [info] (01529 303 303) - BARGE & BOTTLE, CARRE STREET, SLEAFORD, LINCS. NG34 7TW

BLUES BOY KINGS (01636 605 856) - THE CASTLE PUB, 5 CASTLE GATE, NEWARK-ON-TRENT, NOTTS. NG24 1AZ

LAMBSKINNET with Caller Chris Rose [info] (8 - 10.30pm ~ Coffee and tea available ~ bring your own drinks and nibbles ~ Families with children are encouraged ~ £4.00 per person / Children under 16 free. ~ info / booking tel Kathy 01777 706880 / email ) - GOODWIN HALL, CHANCERY LANE, RETFORD, NOTTS. DN22 6DF

HIGH ROLLERS [info] (01733 310 374) - THE BORO BAR, OUNDLE RD, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBS. PE2 9PJ


SUN 29 APR

MICK PINI (4pm ~ £7.00 ~ 01673 828 217) - HOPE TAVERN, CAISTOR RD, HOLTON-LE-MOOR, MARKET RASEN, LINCS. LN7 6AH

ANN BREEN [info] / COUNTRY COMPANY [info] (doors 6pm, start 7pm ~ £12.00 ~ includes glass of wine + mince pie ~ all proceeds for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance ~ tel Pat or Mick 01507 526 474) - BANOVALLUM SCHOOL, HORNCASTLE, LINCS. LN9 6DA

WOODEN HORSE [info] (7.30pm ~ £7.00 ~ 0121 443 4725) - THE KITCHEN GARDEN CAFE, 17 YORK ROAD, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM. B14 7SA


MON 30 APR

DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS - THE MUSICAL

RUNS MON 30 APR - SAT 5 MAY

DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS (7:30pm ~ Rock'n'Roll Musical ~ Mon 30 Apr prices £19.50 / Children: £13.50 ~ 0845 674 0505) - EMBASSY THEATRE, GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS. PE25 2UG