Jolly Tar near Nantwich kicks off 2011 in style with busy week of gigs

Jan 5 2011 by Will Harris, Crewe Chronicle

REGULARS the Salt City Jazzmen will play their fortnightly slot at The Jolly Tar in Wardle today (Wednesday).

They have a variety of toe-tapping tracks to call on in a repertoire mastered during the past 40 years.

Tomorrow sees the return of Jim Kirkpatrick and his band Heavy Weather, promising a mixture of hard-hitting blues and rock, twinned with a selection of covers from the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.

On Friday The Suspenderz keep up the good work when they make their Jolly Tar debut.

Flashbaxx singer Fiona is joined by three members of The Bon Jovi Experience to deliver an eclectic set of rock covers from the likes of Skunk Anansie, Tina Turner, Evanesence and Manic Street Preachers.

Finally, on Saturday Rolling Stones tribute Tumblin Dice roll up.

Landlord Ray Bispham said: “After taking a break from the circuit, it’s great to have them back.”

All gigs are free entry and start at 9.30pm. For further information, telephone the pub on 01270 528283 or visit www.jollytarpub.co.uk.