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Coton & Hopwas Social Club, School
Lane, Hopwas,
Nr Tamworth, Staffs.
B78 3AD On the A51 between Tamworth and Lichfield (2 miles from Tamworth 4 miles from Lichfield) Chequemates Established 1991 and keeping music live for the last 18 years Call 0121 354 4234 to to book a spot or email FREE ADMISSION EVERY WEEK EXCEPT ON GUEST NIGHTS! |
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"Hopwas club is a great venue and you (Sandra), Tim and Bryan work hard to make it a pleasure to attend." "Your format at the club is spot on..."
Guest nights.
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Resident band
Here are the Artiste's that are booked for 2009, so that you can plan a whole year of top quality acoustic music in a friendly relaxed setting. More artists added very soon so please come back again.
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2009 Artists |
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Artist | Featuring | Entrance |
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Feb 19th 8.30pm |
Broom
Bezzums
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Great friends of many of
our club members, and a welcome return.
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£5.00 |
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26th Feb |
Robin Bailey |
Mandolin extraordinaire, with a quirky, lively vocal set. | Free |
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Mar 12th 8.30 |
Matty and Friends |
Brilliant band of young Irish
musicians. Don't miss them. Twin accordions', twin fiddles, bodhran and whistle, superb jigs and reels |
Free |
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19th Mar 8.30pm |
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Brilliant Irish humour and songs with an hilarious twist of Irish wit! | £4.00 |
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April 9th 8.30 |
Ian Idris |
Ian
Idris presents his own version of what's English...
Singer/songwriter, of
traditional folk music. One of his most popular self-written songs
is 'Cider with Rosie', a tribute to Laurie Lee and many more
besides.
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Free |
 April 23rd |
'England expects' St Georges Day Celebrations |
Featuring residents Claret
and Bob Allaway Plus the Green Morris Pipe Tabor and Sword |
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| 14th May 8.30pm |
  Flaxenby |
Brilliant Folk Trio Check them out on ‘Myspace’ Sam McLeod:
Guitar & Vocals |
£5.00
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| 18th June |
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Seasoned performers in a traditional mode, songs and interesting array of accompanying instruments. Even if ‘Trad’ isn’t your thing you will be fascinated with their background introductions | £5.00 |
| 17th Sept |
Paul Cowley Acoustic Blues   |
Founding member of The Sutton Blues
Collective, Paul plays his own material crafted loosely around the Blues
genre, but with a unique style all of his very own. He will be joined on stage by Dave Tighe playing a variety of instruments & percussion to make it a very special evening. |
£5 on door £4 in advance (till end August) |
| Oct 8th |
Chequemates 18th Birthday |
Floor spots thoroughly welcome | FREE |
| Nov 19th |
'This Wonderful Year' 1759 A British Night 250 years on |
Another nod to
historical folk circa 1759 and our take on 'Last night at the proms' Proceedings to be lead by our nautical historian Steve Ragnall from Lancashire |
Admission by wearing costume of something red white and blue |
| Dec 3rd |
Kevin Dempsey |
Guitarist/vocalist
extraordinaire. A welcome back to a top professional artist. Having worked with Dave Swarbrick, Dando Shaft, Whippersnapper, Mary Black, Joe Broughton. Don't miss this one! |
£7.00 |
| Dec 17th |
Last Bash Before Christmas. Chequemates Christmas Party
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Bring some food and Christmas songs | FREE |
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2008 Artists |
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| JUNE 26 |
BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST
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FEATURING PAUL HUTCHINSON, ACCORDIONIST EXTRAORDINAIRE AND PAUL SARTIN, OF AWARD WINNING BELLOWHEAD FAME !! INSTRUMENTALISTS OF THE HIGHEST CALIBRE, TOE TAPPING IS THE ORDER, NOT
TO BE MISSED!! |
£7 |
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Oct 30th
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Celebrate the Sea with our
great friend Steve Ragnall
Sea songs, Shanties and all things Nautical “A Taste of the 18th Century” Georgian or Fancy Dress optional (prize given)
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£3 |
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Would you like to Sign Chequemates Guestbook or view the Chequemates Guestbook |
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How to get
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RING FOR A HALF HOUR SPOT WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON MOST NONE GUEST NIGHTS So come back and visit us again soon |
Tel. Sandra & Tim on 0121-354-4234 to book a spot |
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Tighe or contact via
email:
(Not to be used for bookings or band enquiries)
Also have a look at Dave's
didgeridoo and Cajon
site.
Peter Lawlor
