Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Steve & Sheena of Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Steve & Sheena of Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival 2026 celebrates its 28th year with five incredible days of live music across the town this Easter, from Thursday 2nd to Monday 6th April 2026. With over 17 venues, 300+ gigs and a stellar line-up, it is one of Cheshire’s biggest and most loved live music events. Headline acts for Easter 2026 include King King, Rebecca Downes, Tom Seals, The Stumble, Rebecca Ferguson, The James Taylor Quartet, Jim Kirkpatrick Band, Nearly Dan, and Bruce […]

20 March 2026

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Dave Stringer in Conversation with Harry Curley from Sunny Afternoon

Sunny Afternoon is a story of friendship, fame and rock history, set to a soundtrack of era-defining songs that brings the sound of the 60s roaring back to life. Experience the electrifying true story behind The Kinks, the band that changed rock music forever, with a back catalogue of unforgettable hits including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night.” Sunny Afternoon comes to the Regent Theatre on 7th - 11th April 2026 and I […]

20 March 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Wet Wet Wet

Wet Wet Wet are a phenominal band. Over the past four decades. They have sold over 15 million singles and albums. They have spent over 500 weeks on the UK Singles and Album charts. Their albums have gone platinum over 20 times and their Love is all Around track spent a record breaking 15 weeks at number 1. Post Marti Pellow they recruited former Liberty X and The Voice winner Kevin Simm. Their most recent album made the top ten […]

16 March 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Coversation with The One and Only Chesney Hawkes

Chesney Hawkes scored a massive UK hit with the song 'The One and Only' which featured in the film Buddy's Song. He also starred in the film, Chesney is the son of Chip Hawkes the Tremeloes bass player. His mum and his sister are also in show business and his brother played drums on the track 'The One and Only'. He has been active since 1991 and is still touring today. He has released six studio albums. The latest was […]

4 March 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Harry Jones of We Will Rock You

I don't know many of folk who don't appreciate the music of the iconic rock band Queen or don't think that Freddy Mercury was anything other than a fantastic showman. As is the way with things these days legends get immortalised by turning the phenomenon into a stage production. The music of Queen and the story telling of Ben Elton, We Will Rock You is set in a futuristic world where live music has been banned. The story follows a […]

3 March 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer: In Conversation with Sam O’Rourke of Queen by Candlelight

Queen by Candlelight his the stage at the Victoria Hall on the 6th March 2026. The show is billed as 'The Ultimate Tribute to Queen' and you really can't argue with that as it started out at Carnegie Hall, New York before embarking on a sell out tour across the UK and Australia. The show combines the talents of West End singers and a full rock band which will deliver all of your favourite Queen tunes which will truly Rock […]

26 February 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Fisher Stevens [Neil Diamond]

Neil Diamond is 85 and hasn't toured since being diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease back in 2018. Yet people still yearn to see the great man live. That's where credible tribute acts step up to fill the void for those who still want to witness their heroes live on stage and hear their favourite tunes belted out - note perfect. I have interviewed a fair few tribute acts and there is a masses who are willing to pay there hard earned […]

19 February 2026

Interviews

Brit Fest 2026 – Everything You Need to Know

After a thorough miserable, wet and long winter it's only natural to look forward to the summer and hopefully much better weather! Now is the time to plan your days and nights out and there is nothing better than watching your favourite bands and artists from yester year in the great British outdoors. Brit Fest is a key, must see event for thousands of folk. They descend on Ashley Hall in Cheshire to eat, drink and be entertained. The 2026 […]

13 February 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Gaz Jenkins aka Billy Joel

Billy Joel is a true musical icon. He's sold 160million records worldwide. He has penned the music and lyrics to many a million seller. Chart hits like Uptown Girl, An Innocent Man, My Life, We Didn't Stop the Fire and many, many more. This coming Saturday you can hear all those hits and more performed by what many think, is the UK's number one Billy Joel tribute act, Gaz Jenkins. Gaz brings his Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection […]

26 January 2026

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