Drive away those April showers, by motoring down ( or up ) to the Risley Park on the 10th. We guarantee you sunshine and a spring in your step, as you dance the night away to the mighty music machine, that is Cranberry Flick. A smorgasbord of scintillating swing and song. An exciting raffle, with unusual prizes. Spot prizes and sombreros? No brollies required....bikinis optional. Summer warmth in spring. Doors open at 6. Free admission.
Exciting times in Cranberry land. We are about to go into the rehearsal room to work on a new album. Predominantly it will show the flexibility of the band ( although I still can't do the splits) and the wide range of music the band can cover. From Swing to Jazz and Ballad to Rock, we provide a plethora of perfect positiveness! Very excited to be asked back, to play at The Park Risley on April 10th. The last dance, was a complete sell out. Each time, we provide a different show, with something for everyone. Merriment, Mirth and magnificent music ,mandatory and even guaranteed. Life would not be worthwhile without a taste of Cranberry.
The party's over. It's time to turn off the lights? Never. Cranberry Flicks lights are glowing warm and bright...Cranberry is for life, not just for Xmas. After an extremely successful 2016 we ended the year with out Xmas spectacular. More of an experience than a dance. The room was packed to the rafters. You couldn't get a mince pie through the throng ( I tried once and it came out sliced?). Everyone went home after the gig...full of Xmas spirit...and Cranberry Cocktails. So we start a new year...with many exciting projects ahead. A very happy New year to all our Cranberrian fans. See you all soon x
Do you know, it seems only a year since last year's Cranberrys Christmas Cracker of Celebrations. Well it's that time again and we have a Xmas show that is bigger and better than last year. A lovely intimate venue. A well stocked bar...serving the delicious Cranberry Cocktail, which is guaranteed to put hair on your chest and a festive swagger....the men too. We have sandwiches, chips and mince pies to tantalize your taste buds. We have a fantastic raffle ....star prize a snooker table! We have music from all eras....in fact so much to play...that if they were presents, we would need miles of paper and tape ( Cranberry Christmas tip. Wrap your Xmas presents in baking foil...it's shiny, holds itself together round any object...and when present removed...you can use it to cook the turkey!. I love turkey...I always ask for the back legs. So join us and start chrimbo with a swing at The Park Risley....8pm start tickets only £5. It really wouldn't be Christmas without a good dollop of Cranberry.
To play in a stately home, is a privilege....to play in it twice is an honour. Kelham Hall deep in Robin Hood country...is a magnificent building, set in acres of beautiful grounds. Two weeks previous, we had played for a vintage wedding Favre, setting up in a smaller room. Yesterday, we all hit the road at 7 am to play for the Vintage Fayre. Armed with gallons of coffee, we set up on the stage in the magnificent domed hall. Acoustically astounding, we started our first set at 10.30 am as the public flocked to browse the Vintage wares. They sang along to Minnie the Moocher. Jived to Jumping East of Java...and pleaded with the organisers for us to do an extra set!!!! Only willing to please, we went back on and did more great numbers. A jive demonstration class in a room further in the hall, decided not to.dance to backing tracks..but to join us in the main hall, giving an outstanding display of jump jive.A few of us went back with empty wallets, after buying shirts and coats and cake and sausage cobs. A great day for the Band...a truly entertaining day for the public. Cranberry Flick....coming to a town near you soon.
Another fantastic gig at the Risley Park. The venue had forgotten to put the dance floor down.. but our audiences are very brave...and risked axminster carpet burns to boogy the night away. From waltzes to jive...everyone had a great time..New numbers trialled for first time...and you could sense the concentration in the orchestra pit...Fever and It had to be you...greatly pleased the crowd. One lady sat at a table...smiled all night. It was either the vodka, or the happiness we were spreading. More music to come at our Xmas extravaganza on Dec 19th. Live music. Sarnies...chips and mince pies...all for £5. Book your tickets asp as they are sure to.go faster than Santa's sleigh over Syria.
Sunday started grey and miserable as I rolled out of bed. I heard the sound of snap crackle of pop in the morning and that's just my knees. After a cold shower, I leapt into my Cranberry outfit ( no not red, but the clothes I wear in the Band) loaded the car with bass and bone...and set off for the gig.....returning 5 minutes later to collect my amp. Today Cranberry Flick were playing at Treetops Hospice in Risley. A vintage fayre, to raise funds for the hospice. For the first time in Cranberrys history, we played in a tepee??? A duo were already playing, as we quietly set up behind them...not easy with a 7 piece band. On the stroke of 2 we launched into our first number...Jersey Bounce. On the first note...suddenly the sun came out. The audience were sat on bails of hay...the crowds left the various stalls as we provided a show , that was second to none. They tapped their feet to Tainted love....they swayed to Tequila...they sang along to Minnie the Moocher.....a 45 minute set that ended up nearly an hour-long. The most important thing...the hospice made more money than last year!!!. Cranberry Flick...not just a Band....but an experience.
