Something for the Weekend

This weekend the focus must rest upon the music and there is plenty of it...

The Bridgewater Blues Band are up first, playing at Ronnie's Bar on Friday night (17 Sept) http://www.ronnies-bar.co.uk/

Saturday is the big day though, with the return of South Park Band Stand - a free concert in the park with a fine line-up. Including Bleeding Hands (Andy Hughes, to his mum) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v+OgiY1SdeFoc who kicks it all off at 12 noon, Tim 'Loved by the Loop' Woodhouse, Old Yellow and Naymedici.

As if one big gig wasn't enough... the 18th also offers the Music, Cider & Beer Festival at the Church House in Sutton. From 2-11pm. With guest beer and ciders, a BBQ, and bands including Rough Twist, The Tensions, Glass Onion and Helen Walford. Tickets are £7 on the door (children under 10 free) and under 18s are welcome. For more info: 07977 488964.

And, if you happen to be in Bollington come Sat night catch Cool Jazz with the Dan Whieldon Trio (as pictured). A group that takes its influences from those led by Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett. £8. http://www.bollingtonartscentre.org.uk/

Something for the Weekend

There's something for all the senses this weekend. Musically why not kick off Friday night by joining a Loop Jane at the Hollins to hear friends, Gareth, Ben and Pete, otherwise known as The Echo Report, support the Unshaggables from around 8.30pm. There will be dancing!

On Saturday night Carus Thompson whisks the courtyard into party mode at Ronnie's with a BBQ (pic courtesy of http://www.ronnies-bar.co.uk/)

And to soothe the soul on Saturday and Sunday (10am-5pm) head for the Knutsford Civic Centre for the Mind Body and Spirit Weekend. There'll be eminent international mediums, clairvoyants, spiritual healing and Indian Head massage, and many workshops and talks. For more details check out http://www.rosemarydouglas.com/ or call 078287468.

Something for the Weekend

And here's to another fine weekend, opening on Friday night with Freefall Vertigo who play at the Hollins on Black Road. www.the-hollins.com.

Bright and early on Saturday morning there's the Farmer's Market at Cloverbank, North Rode 8.30am to 12.30pm. There are lambs in the fields as you drive up, officially they don't come until this weekend but as every year, some always get there early. www.cloverbankorganicfarm.co.uk

For a visual fix, Jobling Gowler solicitors has a special open weekend (9.30am - 4.30pm) for their new show - a taster for the east Cheshire Hospice SExhibition at Macc Town hall in October.
250 Park lane, Macc. www.art.250parklane.co.uk

Once full of the joys of spring, on Saturday night choose from classical music or rock... Macclesfield Music Society presents the Stanford String Quartet, playing Mozart, Vaughn Williams and Borodin. The Heritage Centre, Roe St. 01625 427339. www.macclesfieldmusicsociety.co.uk

And, Rough Twist throws the launch party for its new album In The Dog House, supported by the Tensions and Chris Birdsall. Tickets from Margin Music and Music Magpie. Gig at Fresh, Wood St. 01625 500999.

KEMS is performing favourites from the movies on Sunday with 'Stage and Screen' at The Little Theatre on Lord St, 2.30pm www.kems.org

Then close the weekend out at Ronnie's on Sunday night with Box Cool Groovers. Ronnie's Bar, Dukes Court. 01625 665050. www.ronnies-bar.co.uk
Worth the Hike: We'll be heading to Wilmslow leisure centre on Sunday for the Vintage fashion and Textiles fair.10am-4pm 33 www.decorativefairs.com

Whatever you get up to tell them you spotted it in the Loop. See you out there.

picture: Emma King at Jobling Gowler & live music at Ronnie's

Ronnie's Bar Tonight

If you are feeling spontaneous, you can catch a fine late night acoustic session at Ronnie's Bar tonight, from 9pm, featuring Helen Walford (as pictured), Chris Birdsall and Rich House. A little live music goes a long way... www.ronnies-bar.co.uk

Between the Loops- Live music

LOOSE ELASTIC AND FRIENDS acoustic
In the backroom with sandwichs at half time!
Puss in Boots, Buxton Road
Tuesday 6 Jan 9pm

ARTHUR WAKEFIELD & FRIENDS.
Dog and Partridge, Bollington, (upstairs room )
This is EVERY Friday come what may.