Day 5 of Festival + Carnival

It's the final day of the Festival today with the added attraction of the Carnival. It's a full programme of music with opportunities to visit the Art Exhibition in the Methodist Hall plus all the fun of Carnival up on the playing field.

From 12.00noon – Domesday Morris Dancers
Performing at various times and locations throughout the day – mind your heads....

11:00am – Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Methodist Church Hall
Workshop on Design from 11.00 till 17.00

12:00pm – Chris Grimes
Blues Alley
Steeped in the music and traditions of authentic pre-war country blues from the deep south of the USA, Chris will be playing a selection of classic, fingerstyle blues on acoustic and resonator slide guitars. Expect songs from: Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Skip James and many more

1:00pm – Jonathan Tarplee
Lord C
A contemporary acoustic singer / songwriter, his songs are characterised by jaunty melodies, acerbic lyrics, and earthy tunes with influences from folk, blues, west-coast rock and world music

1:30pm – Florin
Shroppie Fly
The distinctive sound is formed by the intense baritone voice of Jack Coggin, spiced up by the energetic guitar of Hayden Gouveia, plus friends, all from Cheshire. Inspiration for the songwriting is largely autobiographical.

1:30pm – Simon Kempston
Bridge Inn
Award winning Scottish songwriter and leading fingerstyle guitarist, the distinctive guitar playing is steeped in the history of the folk, blues and celtic traditions and is complemented by a rich, powerful and compelling vocal.

2:30pm – Akiva
Shroppie Fly
This band are all about big sound. Big, big sound. Think hypnotic rolling basslines, snappy breakbeats and pounding Krautrock rhythms. Think psychedelic, bleeping analogue synths, sleazy Stonesy guitar licks and soaring strings over triumphant Phil Spectre-esque wall of sound choruses. It's all about sonic building. Building and reaching the high.

2:38pm – The Eyres
Lord C
The Eyres are a 4-piece Alternative-Rock band from Crewe, Cheshire. With tight musicianship, exciting anthems and an energetic stage presence, expect a killer LIVE performance.

3:00pm – Josh Walker Band
Bridge Inn
The Josh Walker Band are a family band from the South of Cheshire. Infusing folk and rock, energising audiences of every generation.

3:00pm – The Audlem acoustic folk session
The Shroppie Fly
The regular Monday night folk session transfers to it's now traditional Festival afternoon slot at The Shroppie Fly. All welcome to come and join in or simply soak up the music and beer

4:00pm – The Rainband
Lord C
The Rainband are currently touring and promoting their new single "Sirens" – a track highly highly anticipated by fans and critics alike – then supporting Scottish born pop star Paolo Nutini on his European Tour this summer

4.00pm – Up 4 Grabs
Shroppie Fly
New to the festival this year, but with years of experience, they will keep you bouncing with rock, heavy rock and yet more rock!! Covers by the likes of AC/DC, 9 Below Zero, The Foo Fighters, and Pink Floyd. Be prepared to be blown away by this powerhouse band.

4:30pm – Robin Pierce Band
Bridge Inn
Gigging in london, liverpool & manchester and sharing the bill with Ed Sheeran & The Futureheads at the last Cloud 9 Festival, they are back!

5:30pm – Headsticks
Lord C
Formed from the ashes of much loved alt-folk bands Tower Struck Down, Jugopunch, and The Clay Faces , they say it like it is.....strong emotions, firm beliefs and a raw passion fuse together the hard hitting lyrics and anthem like melodies.

5:30pm – Creature Comfort
Shroppie Fly
This is what they say: "One of the best bands I've seen in years. Brilliant energy and great, interesting songs." – Badly Drawn Boy
"Should be held in the same high esteem as Joy Division, Oasis & The Stone Roses." -Louder Than War

6:00pm – Tom Hingley
Bridge Inn
Ex-frontman of one of the most influential bands to come out of Manchester, The Inspiral Carpets. More recently Tom is cutting a path as a singer song writer, however this set will still have some nostalgia involved.

7:00pm – George Borrowski
Lord C
Guitar George's (yes the very same that Knopfler sang about) association with an ever-growing list of artistes has earned the highest level of respect from those on the 'inside' and appeal to those on the 'outside' with his rarefied combination of presence, performance and beautifully crafted words of art.

7:30pm – Maddocks and Bayes
Shroppie fly
These Audlem favourites return to the festival with their own particular brand of country/folky/bluesy music. Acclaimed acoustic troubadour Phil Maddocks is joined by his regular companion Nick Bayes on acoustic bass. Expect some of their 'greatest hits' with a host of their newer songs too.

8:00pm – Safehouse
Bridge Inn
Safehouse are an 11 piece Atlantic Soul Band featuring 4 brass and 3 backing vocals – just lay back and soak up the soul sounds of the '60's – then get on your dancing shoes 'cos you won't be able to sit still for this show.....

9:00pm – Twin Frets
Lord C
Audlem favourites will close the festival at TheLord C in their usual inimitable way. Expect a real perfomance.

9:30pm – Rainbreakers
Shroppie Fly
The Rainbreakers have it all! Supremely catchy tunes with great vocals and musicianship – we reckon that these boys could and should be the next big thing" – The Smash Rooms.
Performing extensively across the country, in venues such as Proud in Camden, The O2 Academy in Birmingham as well as supporting Catfish and the Bottlemen at Central Station in Wrexham, and now they've made Audlem!

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