Tulips from Hamster Jam.

A hearty spring welcome to all our cranberian fans out there. Boy ,have we been busy ( girl, have we been busy...just in case) After a sell out Xmas concert at the duchess theatre , we have already booked the room for this Christmas's extravaganza. It was a truly magical evening, with mince pies, sing a long and a suprise visit from the big man himself...no not Donald Trump...Santa !!! After a very short break, we went straight into the recording studios to work on our new album. Three weekends of microphones shoved up our instrument ends ( ooooh matron) and nowhere to hide from split notes or missed repeats. Very exhausting , but I guarantee, very exciting CD on its way to you. Last night we played for the Long Eaton rotary club. We got on stage slightly later than anticipated, but still managed to play our full repertoire as planned. Once the weather warms, we will be scheduling more free outside concerts outside Fugue music.....right next door to a fantastic micro pub. .with the most friendliest landlord I know ( worth it for a free drink ...;-)) We will be gigging throughout the year as Brexit will not affect Ted's wallet , so all is good. Keep your eye on Facebook and our website site for all the gossip.

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........!!!!