Friday
The Quireboys
New for 2011, MCNLive! welcomes the Quireboys! With a sound that harks back to the ‘70s heyday of The Faces, Stones and Mott The Hoople, The Quireboys have remained true to their roots ever since they first hit the boards back in 1984. Their mission statement remains the same too, namely to keep the spirit of good time, bar room, rock ‘n’ roll music alive and kicking in to the twenty first century. So when you hear the words; “We are The Quireboys and this is rock ‘n’ roll,” you know you’re in for just one thing… a rockin’ good time! http://www.quireboys.com
Steve Ferringo
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! It’s the incredible hulk of a band…..loud, extravagant, voluptuous, and visual, it’s STEVE FERRINGO! With Crawford Snakka on Bass, Mik Kiernan on Guitar, Chris Ward and Steve, the band are as eccentric as they look. Frenzied and exciting, Steve Ferringo is a totally unbelievable experience with hits from Abba, Queen, Oasis, Wham, James Brown, Spice Girls, Sixities soul sounds, Robbie Williams, Ricky Martin, Shania Twain and many more….
Bon Giovi
Bon Giovi – The International Tribute to Bon Jovi are the UK’s Premier look-alike and sound alike Tribute to the New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi. With over ten years touring experience as a band and nearly four times that combined for individual members, this act is without compromise one of the best acts on the circuit today and you can experience them at this year’s MCNLive!
Reflex
From a decade that Style forgot, Reflex brings you a show packed with all the best hits from the 80′s. A lively, upbeat, party atmosphere guaranteed to get you singing, dancing and reminiscing. This is real live 80′s entertainment at its best! An all singing, all dancing, all male 5 piece band from Yorkshire, the original home of cabaret! It’s 80′s tunes all the way, from Erasure to Queen, and everything in between. With no aid from backing tracks it’s just pure musical talent!
DJ Slipmatt (Dance Venue)
Matthew Nelson aka the legendary Slipmatt is one of the most popular and respected DJs and continues to attract crowds across the globe with sets that never fail to deliver on expectations. In styles ranging from Old Skool & Ravebreaks to Upfront Hardcore, Upfront Funky Electro House to Club Classics and even Drum and Bass, Slipmatt will rock you until the early hours of the morning.http://www.slipmatt.net/
PLUS . . .
Band of Brothers
Koo Ka Coo
Saturday
Fancy Dress Competition
Think you can out do the pack? Join the hoards of fancy dress goers on the Saturday night and come dressed to impress. The world is your oyster as there are no rules, we just want you to keep it clean. The judging panel from MCN, Bennetts and Butlins will be there at 19:30 on Saturday night in the Skyline Pavilion to cast their votes within the two categories – ‘Best Individual’ and ‘Best Group’. The winner from each section will win a silver self catering two bedroom apartment which sleeps up to four people to next years MCNLive! Need some inspiration? Then have a look at last years costumes to see what you’re up against!
James Toseland & Crash
Crash has two simple aims: play great songs and have fun doing it. Crash was formed in 2002 by singer/guitarist Paul Grant-Reason and MotoGP star James Toseland on vocals/piano. The line up is completed by Warren Odell (guitar/bass/vocals) and Gavin Hall (drums). Crash’s set list reflects the band’s taste in music and offers an eclectic mix of rock, pop and crowd favourites.
Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash
The founder member of iconic British 70s band Wishbone Ash, Turner will be playing all the songs that made the band one of the definitive acts of the decade, including tracks from the massive 1972 album Argus.
Kaiser Monkey Killers
On the back of previous success are The Kaiser Monkey Killers, THE best indie/rock tribute band! No mucking about with backing tracks, this is REAL live music, live, gritty and loud! They sound uncannily like the artists they cover and don’t just play the songs but deliver them! This is performance, this is indie rock ‘n’ roll, this is the KAISER MONKEY KILLERS!
Jimmy James And The Vagabonds
Soul Britannia! MCNLive! welcomes the High Priest of Soul and the New Religion! Jimmy James and The Vagabonds. Jamaican born Jimmy and his backup group the Vagabonds were the ultimate 60′s live soul act with their reputation built on a storming residency at London’s famous Marquee Club. The band built a happy-go-lucky sound on fast disco and with soul ballads of Red Red Wine, I’ll Go Where The Music Takes Me and Now Is The Time to name a few. Get ready for your soul to be thrown back to Motown . . .
Meatloaf Tribute Act
Mark Taylor’s uncanny resemblance to Meatloaf, both physically and vocally have led to this new show ‘Mark Taylor – A Dead Ringer for Meat loaf’ featuring Mark as Meatloaf with his five piece band. Mark’s amazing voice and incredible personality, make for an outstanding Meatloaf Tribute Band so prepare for the words to be taken right out of your mouth . . .
Dreem Teem (Radio 1 Fame)
DJ Spoony is the former presenter of Radio 1′s Sunday breakfast show, and later his garage collective the Dreem Teem, Spoony, Mikee B and Timmi Magic brought fast growing garage to the public as never seen before. He shot to fame as resident DJ at the UK’s top Garage and R’n'B club night ‘Twice as Nice’ for 7 years, mixing and compiling 3 gold selling compilation albums for the brand. If you like garage and anything with a groove then head to Jaks on Saturday evening!
PLUS . . . .
Code Red
Sunday
Complete Madness
Baggy trousers, Our House, My Girl, Are you Coming With Me….Songs starting to ring any bells? One of the best tribute bands is back and with a vengeance – MCN welcomes Complete Madness, now in their 15th year to rock the MCNLive stage once more. The six man band consists of Mark Keegan leads vocals, Derek Wood (guitar and vocals), Chris Collier (keyboards and vocals), Dan Johnson (sax), Jeff Thompson (drums) and Geoff Clarke (sound engineer).
Lorraine Crosby
She was the voice that stunned millions worldwide featured on Meatloaf’s only number one hit, “I Would Do Anything For Love” , Lorraine Crosby aka ‘Mrs Loud’ is back by popular demand!
Recognised for singing on some 50 million albums and singles worldwide, Lorraine also has a string of other credits to her name, including duet with Bonnie Tyler, “I’ll Stand by you”, and performances with Status Quo, David Bowie , Robert Palmer, Bon Jovi , Duran Duran, Bryan Adams and Tina Turner, to name a few. Mrs Loud herself will be performing songs from the new album, as well as songs by Jim Steinman and Meatloaf.
PLUS . . .
The Briefcase Blues Brothers
The TC Comedy Club
