On the Xmas Road

It's been extremely hectic in cranberry world just lately. We had a very pleasant wedding to play at in Bury St Edmunds (our resident undertaker asked why he didn't want cremation!!!) It was a 6 hour round trip which involved lots of road works and 40mph speed limits. But the venue and lovely wedding guests made it all worth while. They danced from the first number until the last. We also introduced some French guests to the delights of the okey cokey... Well after all... That's what it's all about.On  Saturday we have a fairly local gig with a war type theme. I was a war baby... Well mum and dad started fighting when they first  saw me. There will be numbers from our Vera and other 1940s tunes. This all leads in nicely to our Xmas extravaganza at the duchess theatre on 21st December. Still some tickets left and we guarantee you will leave with a festive smile after your free mince pie and hug from Santa.... As long as you have all been good boys and girls? After the xmas break, we are all going into the recording studio to bring you a brand new cd. So it only remains from us, the 7 dwarves (Angie, Ken, Glenn, Mike, Leon, Ted and Mike) to wish you a very merry Xmas and Happy New Year from Cranberry Flick.

Olives

Now here's a thing. We have had such a lovely warm summer, almost reminiscent of 1976...I hasten to add... (That only a few of Cranberry musicians can remember that year .... Well Ted our trumpet player) So we have decided to gamble on a free, absolutely zilch entrance or exit fee, outside concert... On Saturday 29th September from 12pm. Location, the fabulous Fugue Music shop in Long Eaton. OK, we are dependent  on an Indian Summer arriving , despite being on the tail end of USA  hurricanes... and  Xmas stock, being put out all around us. But we are a brave band of musos and want to share our passion of vintage music. Lots of incentives with a micro pub only twenty wobbly yards away (you have to try their nibbles.. Especially the exotic scotch eggs) plus browse the musical emporium of Fugue Music for those early festering season presents. We want to make the world a happier place... Well at least middle England.... with our cocktail of wonderful music... Shaken not stirred. Please spread the word. Come and see us and meet the Band. We are all experts in different fields.... I have a small one just behind British Home Bargains. One lucky person will win a free ticket  to our Christmas dance... If you come over to the trombone player... Put your right hand on his left shoulder and whisper in his ear the winning word 'Moist'... Then the prize is yours. Look forward to seeing you all.

Happy Shopper

Now here's a thing. We have had such a lovely warm summer, almost reminiscent of 1976...I hasten to add... (That only a few of Cranberry musicians can remember that year .... Well Ted our trumpet player) So we have decided to gamble on a free, absolutely zilch entrance or exit fee, outside concert... On Saturday 29th September from 12pm. Location, the fabulous Fugue Music shop in Long Eaton. OK, we are dependent  on an Indian Summer arriving , despite being on the tail end of USA  hurricanes... and  Xmas stock, being put out all around us. But we are a brave band of musos and want to share our passion of vintage music. Lots of incentives with a micro pub only twenty wobbly yards away (you have to try their nibbles.. Especially the exotic scotch eggs) plus browse the musical emporium of Fugue Music for those early festering season presents. We want to make the world a happier place... Well at least middle England.... with our cocktail of wonderful music... Shaken not stirred. Please spread the word. Come and see us and meet the Band. We are all experts in different fields.... I have a small one just behind British Home Bargains. One lucky person will win a free ticket  to our Christmas dance... If you come over to the trombone player... Put your right hand on his left shoulder and whisper in his ear the winning word 'Moist'... Then the prize is yours. Look forward to seeing you all.

Happy Shopper

Now here's a thing. We have had such a lovely warm summer, almost reminiscent of 1976...I hasten to add... (That only a few of Cranberry musicians can remember that year .... Well Ted our trumpet player) So we have decided to gamble on a free, absolutely zilch entrance or exit fee, outside concert... On Saturday 29th September from 12pm. Location, the fabulous Fugue Music shop in Long Eaton. OK, we are dependent  on an Indian Summer arriving , despite being on the tail end of USA 🇺🇸 hurricanes... and  Xmas stock, being put out all around us. But we are a brave band of musos and want to share our passion of vintage music. Lots of incentives with a micro pub only twenty wobbly yards away (you have to try their nibbles.. Especially the exotic scotch eggs) plus browse the musical emporium of Fugue Music for those early festering season presents. We want to make the world a happier place... Well at least middle England.... with our cocktail of wonderful music... Shaken not stirred. Please spread the word. Come and see us and meet the Band. We are all experts in different fields.... I have a small one just behind British Home Bargains. One lucky person will win a free ticket 🎫 to our Christmas dance... If you come over to the trombone player... Put your right hand on his left shoulder and whisper in his ear the winning word 'Moist'... Then the prize is yours. Look forward to seeing you all.

Fangs for the music

If there were any bats in the belfry, cranberry flick sent them packing, with two hours of top entertainment, raising a fair sum of money for Beeston Methodist Church as well. A very appreciative audience sang along to Minnie the Moocher. Was lulled by the sweet tones of Angie singing Don't know Why. Our version of the chuckle brothers made a show of bringing Angie's stool out ( we didn't find out until later, that one had passed away!) and the infamous two cocks made an appearance over the pews!!! Confused? Well come to our next show , soon to be announced. Talking of bats. Two bats sat in cave, one with blood round his mouth. One said ,' where did you get that ' the other said ' See that tree over there?' Yes replied the other.
'Well I didn't'

A# Demented

Monday , was our last rehearsal before our concert at the Beeston Methodist Church on August 4th. It was the first time in weeks, that we managed to get almost all the band together. All music, starts with a key. Be it sharps, naturals or flats, none have stumped us. But tonight, one did. All rehearsals start with a visit to the micro brewery next door for 7 glasses of tonic water!!!! As I was last back into the practice room, the front door slammed behind me, followed by a small tinkle ( no, not our trumpet player took short) this was the key snapping off in the lock!!@ The next 45 minutes was spent with small screwdrivers, hammers, magnets and pincers trying to remove the Yale key that had snapped flush with the lock. With patience and lots of ideas from the band, the key was retrieved. Mathematics then decreed we get 2 hours of music into 45 minutes. We did it. We are ready. We have a fantastic show for you , so please come along Saturday.....but if anyone asks what key we are in........!!!!

Around the town in 18 days

Massively busy few weeks for the musos of Cranberry Flick. We played outside fugue music for a mini beer festival, entertaining shoppers and drinkers who stopped to join in the fun. From there we did an outside concert on a beautifully hot bank holiday Monday at the James Wyatt in Alvaston. It was then  prepare for take off ,as we  landed  at the Radisson blu hotel at East Midlands airport for a charity dinner dance. With hardly time to pack our instruments away, we found ourselves in the beautiful Peak District playing at the might Eroica Festival, featuring with some top acts from around the country. Cranberry is going from strength to strength with their high impact cabaret show. Stop press. We are now booked to play at the Formula Vintage Festival at Donnigton park on Sunday 24th June. Come along and see the vintage cars, stalls and our show, which is second to none.

Asda

Cry God for Harry England and St George. Once more into the breach my friends, once more. Well we are not in the breach, but in the bar of ye olde Risley Park Tavern. We can't promise you dragons ( my mother in law can't make it. She is on a mountain climbing expedition in Holland) Nor can I promise you a battle. Unless you all fight over the excellent raffle prizes provided by the band. We asked the chef if he would provide Hot Cross buns filled with chilli sauce....so you could all breathe fire...but he had no sense of humour. On April 23rd we can promise you warmth, laughs and great music. Forsooth and all for free. CF have been busy in the rehearsal room, working on new tunes for your listening and dancing delight. Did I mention all for free. The good face the band from 8pm.

To infinity and beyond

Well the frosty frolics have finished. The miselto has wilted from all the kissing action. The baubles are being wrapped in lard ready for next year. The cling film has gone over the tree ( what's the point of putting in loft? It cost a fortune and makes a great talking point for visitors) 2017 was a great year for Cranberry Flick culminating with our sell out Xmas concert at the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton. The major reviews on the band were.. so many era's covered. A brilliant show. Made me feel festive. This show should go on tour.  Thank you to all our supporters. We will endeavour to bring you new songs and music throughout the new year. We promise to keep you entertained and bring a smile to your face. Happy New Year from us all in Cranberry Flick.