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.

Sekonda

An outstanding night of music at the duchess theatre long Eaton last night. A charity dance organised by the rotary club in aid of Tree Tops Hospice drew an enthusiastic crowd to the concert. Music provided by the magnificent Cranberry's and ably supported by the Cherry's....in fact two of your five a day in one night. From Long Train Running to hit the Road jack, it was a musical journey through some great music eras. We will let you know how much was raised later on. In the meantime, please make a date in your diary for the 18th November. We will be providing free music outside Fugue Music Long Eaton, from dinner time onwards. Please come along and say hello and solve all your Xmas present worries by buying our CD. Square and easy to wrap and only £3 ....perfick.

What a rombustious night at Risley last night. We tried out some new charts that went down a storm. The wonderful song qué Sera Sera brought back so many memories. The poignant words.. when I was just a little girl I asked my mummy what shall I be....well probably stacking shelves in Sainsbury's would not have made the second Verse. We took a trip back in time to the 1960s as we played the theme from Peter Gunn. A challenging piece of music was Chicago's Caravan....but we towed it to perfection. Please come and see our Xmas show. It will be the most festive thing you do this year.

Its coming!!!!

It's Autumn. The leaves are dropping from the trees. The winter coats and hats are being taken from storage. And Cranberry Flick are in rehearsal for our Chrimbo Spectacular. So well before Santa has sprung his elves into action wrapping presents. Long before you sit down to your typical Xmas Dinner of tripe and onion's...come and get in the festering spirit at our Xmas Dance on December 22nd at The Duchess Theatre Long Eaton....note ...it's the same date that Easter Eggs appear in the shop. My baubles are being polished as I type. Christmas isn't the same without Cranberry.

Cranberry and cream

I never knew there were two nine thirties on a Sunday? Crawling out of bed, I heard the distinct sound of Snap, Crackle and Pop. Breakfast ? No just my legs preparing to walk to the bathroom. With most days in August being wet and chilly, I wasn't looking forward to a day time gig on someone's lawn in the middle of the country. But what a day it turned out to be. The sun was belting down. The venue was beautiful. The people lovely. The Band note perfect. It was a relaxed and comfortable afternoon for everyone. The band also got fed after the first set. The only problem we had was with the wind in the second half. But I had warned our trumpet player Ted, not to have the quiche. The people sang. The people swayed with the music. The people were happy. We were happy. Cranberry puts on a top show and in any setting, venue and conditions. Quality ...sheer Quality.

It's raining men... and a girl

On a summers night that would have had Noah rushing to build another Ark, Cranberry Flick entertained a very enthusiastic audience to a smorgasbord of fine music. Lovely to see some new faces in the audience. They didn't know what to expect as they were strictly Big Band fans. But the overwhelming opinion after was ' WOW' many said that they were blown away with the show and with the variety of music. Many said that so many memories were brought back of an era they loved. It was a brilliant show, and even though it was still pouring, everyone went home with sunshine in their hearts.

Springing into action

For the first time in 2017, Cranberry Flick took to the stage again at The Park Risley. Lovely to see so many familiar faces and some new ones, as the word gets round about our spectacular shows. We had lots of requests from the audience , but we played until the end anyway!!! Although a program was constructed for the night, showcasing new material, we were still asked for old favourites like Valerie and Minnie the Moocher. One chap came up and asked if we could play As time goes by? I sang the first line. ' You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss' I asked, do you mean that one..yes he smiled...no I said..we don't have it ,!!! We are also proud to announce , that our beautiful vocalist Angie Jean has been showcased as a solo artiste on the BBC's introducing programme. You see, within the ranks of CF we have stars of tv, film and radio. Cranberry is a family and it shows in the warmth and happiness we bring to our audiences. Gigs are now starting to flood in as our reputation spreads. Watch this space for announcements of new gigs. Life wouldn't be the same without a dash of Cranberry in it.