WE ARE PROUD TO BE HOSTING IRISH POWER TRIO LED BY FORMER MAMA’S BOYS AND CELTUS GUITARIST/VIOLINIST, SINGER AND SONGWRITER PAT MCMANUS ON OCTOBER 6TH 2023!
GROWING UP IN A FAMILY STEEPED IN TRADITIONAL MUSIC, PAT’S FIRST INSTRUMENT AT THE AGE OF 4 YEARS WAS THE VIOLIN. BY THE AGE OF 7 HE WAS ALSO PLAYING THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND PERFORMING LIVE WITH THE FAMILY BAND. BY 14 YEARS HE WAS ‘ ALL IRELAND CHAMPION ‘ ON THE VIOLIN AND WAS OFFERED A PLACE AT THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC, BUT BY 18 YEARS HE WAS SEDUCED BY ROCK N ROLL… AND SO HE PICKED UP THE ELECTRIC GUITAR. AFFECTIONATELY KNOW AS THE ‘PROFESSOR’, PAT HAS BEEN IN RECENT YEARS HAILED IN THE PRESS AS ONE OF THE TOP 5 IRISH GUITARISTS.
IN 1978 PAT AND HIS BROTHERS FORMED THE SHORT LIVED ‘PULSE’. BY 1979 THE BAND’S NAME WAS CHANGED TO ‘MAMA’S BOYS’ AND WITH PAT NOW ALSO THE SONGWRITER FOR THE BAND, THE RISE TO FAME WAS RAPID. WITH HIS TWO BROTHERS JOHN AND TOMMY, ‘MAMA’S BOY’S’ ENJOYED A 15 YEAR CAREER WITH WORLDWIDE SUCCESS AND TOURING ALONG SIDE MANY OF THE GREAT ROCK AND ROLL BANDS. THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF PAT’S YOUNGER BROTHER TOMMY, BROUGHT A CLOSE TO THE ‘MAMA’S BOYS’ DAYS… AND SO ‘CELTUS’ WAS BORN.’CELTUS’ WAS A MIX OF THE BROTHER’S TRADITIONAL PAST WITH ROCK AND THE BAND WERE VERY QUICKLY SIGNED TO SONY. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF MUFF WINDWOOD AND PRODUCER RUPERT HIND THE BAND PRODUCED SEVERAL HIGHLY REGARDED AND AWARD-WINNING ALBUMS.
IN 2001 PAT MOVED FROM LONDON BACK TO HIS NATIVE FERMANGH. HE HAD FELT HE NEEDED A BREAK FROM MUSIC, BUT THAT LASTED ALL OF A FEW MONTHS AS SOON HE WAS PLAYING, RECORDING AND WORKING WITH A VARIETY OF BANDS AND MUSICIANS. IN 2007 PAT FINALLY FORMED HIS OWN SOLO BAND…’ THE PAT MCMANUS BAND ‘AND RELEASED HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM. THE BAND HAVE TOURED AND TOURED FOR THE PAST 15 YEAR, PLAYING HUGE FESTIVALS, TOURS AND HEADLING SHOWS. WITHIN THIS TIME PAT HAS WRITTEN AND RELEASED 9 ALBUMS AND 3 DVD’S AND A NEW LIVE CD IS READY FOR RELEASE IN JULY 2023. THE PRESENT LINE UP OF THE PAT MCMANUS BAND INCLUDES LONG TIME MEMBER PAUL FALOON ON DRUMS AND PAT’S FORMER CO – PRODUCER AND TOP SESSION PLAYER PLUNKETT MCCOMB ON BASS.
… AND NOW CELEBRATING 16 YEARS OF THE PMB THE STORY CONTINUES WITH A FULL TOURING SCHEDULE IN 2023.
FOOD SERVED ALL EVENING
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30pm TILL LATE
TICKET PRICE: £15.50 Inc Booking Fee
The legendary sound, spirit and attitude of the mighty AC/DC is alive and kicking… and set to be unleashed across the UK in 2022. THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE – arguably Britain’s best AC/DC tribute band having rocked some of the biggest tribute festivals in the UK .
The AC/DC Experience have headlined some of the best festivals in the country, as well as touring the country on their own headline tours. Including O2 Academy’s and other fantastic venues.
Covering both Bon & Brian eras, the AC/DC Experience is a band to watch and get involved with.
Bernie Marsden ( Ex – Whitesnake) caught the band on their previous tour..
Bernie, who wrote Whitesnake’s classic anthem Here I Go Again, said: “I caught The AC/DC Experience on their UK tour in Oxford and the gig brought back memories of one of my greatest tour experiences with the Australian rockers in 1980.
“The AC/DC Experience boys captured the spirit of those great anthems I heard every night”
“If you love AC/DC music a night out at one of their gigs will leave you smiling!”
Sabbotage arrived on the scene in November 2014. Formed from the ashes of the already established Sabbath Tribute Snowblind. Immediately it was obvious that this band would become the most authentic and by far the best Black Sabbath tribute in the UK.
All of the band are highly accomplished and experienced musicians sharing a great passion for early Black Sabbath in particular, which results in an unforgettable experience for all having the privilege to see them perform live.
For those that missed Black Sabbath in their first incarnation this is definitely the closest you are ever likely to get to the real thing.
Sabbotage have a repertoire of over 2 1/2 hours’ worth of early Black Sabbath classics to draw from and are still adding to this to keep creating the ultimate Sabbath tribute
Doors 7.30pm
Food served all evening
Although the curtain has now come down on what was Oliver/Dawson Saxon, lead guitarist Graham Oliver is still keen to carry on waving the NWOBHM flag and to take his own brand of Heavy Metal Thunder on the road.
Graham, whose guitar work featured on every Saxon record up to 1994’s Dogs Of War, has a new touring line-up which includes lead vocalist Brian Shaughnessy (Seventh Son), Gav Coulson on lead guitar (John Verity/Thomas Blug) and introduces new members Jamie Mallender on bass guitar (Tony Martin Band/John Verity) and Rod Fearnley on drums (Factory/Under Lock and Key)
Alongside the classic hits that Graham recorded back in the halcyon days of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, there will be some other classic nuggets and some new tunes.
Doors 7:30pm
Homemade Food Served All Night
AS LOUD AS YOU LIKE!
Sabbotage arrived on the scene in November 2014. Formed from the ashes of the already established Sabbath Tribute Snowblind. Immediately it was obvious that this band would become the most authentic and by far the best Black Sabbath tribute in the UK.
All of the band are highly accomplished and experienced musicians sharing a great passion for early Black Sabbath in particular, which results in an unforgettable experience for all having the privilege to see them perform live.
For those that missed Black Sabbath in their first incarnation this is definitely the closest you are ever likely to get to the real thing.
Sabbotage have a repertoire of over 2 1/2 hours’ worth of early Black Sabbath classics to draw from and are still adding to this to keep creating the ultimate Sabbath tribute
Special Guests: CPSD
Doors 7.30pm
Food served all evening
Led Into Zeppelin are the UK’s most accurate and authentic tribute show to the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. They are acclaimed by many.
The seasoned professional musicians in the band are: Paul Bradshaw – Vocals Chris Preston – Guitar Damon Waite – Drums Pete Betts – Bass Jason Scott Wilkinson – Keyboards
The show focuses on the early to mid 70’s Zeppelin, covering all the classics, some surprises and rarely performed songs. This is indeed a show worth coming to see. You will remember it!
What people say: “Close your eyes and you are listening to Robert Plant, and the riff-meister Jimmy Page was on top form – great, great time, many thanks!”
“Brilliant show, brilliant music – the most authentic tribute to Led Zeppelin I have ever seen, and I’ve seen all of them, not to be missed!”
The only Led Zeppelin UK-based Tribute Act asked to perform “Whole Lotta Love” live on BBC Radio 2 as part of the 100 Greatest Riff’s Of All Time, with Jimmy Page.
The legendary sound, spirit and attitude of the mighty AC/DC is alive and kicking… and set to be unleashed across the UK in 2022. THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE – arguably Britain’s best AC/DC tribute band having rocked some of the biggest tribute festivals in the UK .
The AC/DC Experience have headlined some of the best festivals in the country, as well as touring the country on their own headline tours. Including O2 academys and other fantastic venues.
Covering both Bon & Brian eras, the AC/DC Experience is a band to watch and get involved with.
Bernie Marsden ( Ex – Whitesnake) caught the band on their previous tour..
Bernie, who wrote Whitesnake’s classic anthem Here I Go Again, said: “I caught The AC/DC Experience on their UK tour in Oxford and the gig brought back memories of one of my greatest tour experiences with the Australian rockers in 1980.
“The AC/DC Experience boys captured the spirit of those great anthems I heard every night”
“If you love AC/DC music a night out at one of their gigs will leave you smiling!”
The legendary sound, spirit and attitude of the mighty AC/DC is alive and kicking… and set to be unleashed across the UK in 2022. THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE – arguably Britain’s best AC/DC tribute band having rocked some of the biggest tribute festivals in the UK .
The AC/DC Experience have headlined some of the best festivals in the country, as well as touring the country on their own headline tours. Including O2 academys and other fantastic venues.
Covering both Bon & Brian eras, the AC/DC Experience is a band to watch and get involved with.
Bernie Marsden ( Ex – Whitesnake) caught the band on their previous tour..
Bernie, who wrote Whitesnake’s classic anthem Here I Go Again, said: “I caught The AC/DC Experience on their UK tour in Oxford and the gig brought back memories of one of my greatest tour experiences with the Australian rockers in 1980.
“The AC/DC Experience boys captured the spirit of those great anthems I heard every night”
“If you love AC/DC music a night out at one of their gigs will leave you smiling!”
The welcome return of El Loco’s (Back From Lockdown Show)
Established for 35 years as one of Bradford’s finest bands. Performing their own killer versions of tracks from ZZ Top, John Mayall, Robert Palmer, Huey Lewis, Tom Petty, The Police, Los Lobos and many more!
Expect superb musicianship and a thumping sound from these guys.
Band Line Up: Steve ‘Willy’ Williams – Lead Vocals Mal Siswick – Bass Guitar Steve Chrisanthou – Guitar/Vocals Mick Wake – Drums
Doors 7pm till late
Food Served All Evening.
Making their debut appearance here at Tapestry this 4 piece classic rock band will be covering tracks from Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, The Eagles, AC/DC, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Petty, Dire Straits, Thin Lizzy, Bryan Adams and many more.
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