West Cumbria Gig Guide

 

www.westcumbriagigguide.co.uk

westcumbriagigguide@hotmail.co.uk

 

http://bountyinn.webs.com/livemusic.htm

http://www.earlyblues.com/Barrow%20R&B%20Club.htm

http://www.carnegietheatre.co.uk

http://www.thekirkgate.com

http://www.monroesbar.co.uk

http://www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk

www.thewavemaryport.co.uk

 

Festivals:

Fri 20th – Sat 21st Nov, 12noon, Whitehaven Beer Festival

Civic Hall, Whitehaven 01946 514960

 

Thurs 3rd – Sat 5th Dec, Cockermouth Beer Festival feat: South Quay (Fri & Sat @ 8pm)

Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth 01900 826448

 

Every Thursday in term time, 7-9pm, Sing Owt - Community Choir singing all kinds of songs, all welcome.

Whitehaven Civic Hall - contact Dave Camlin 07841 235134

 

Third Friday of every month Jamside Up – Jazz & Blues Club, inc. jam sessions

Calder House Hotel, Seascale 019467 28538

 

Gigs:

Tues 17th Nov, 7pm, Ocean Colour Scene

Civic Hall, Whitehaven 01946 514960

 

Wed 18th Nov, 8.30pm, The Dilettantes, acoustic guitar duo

1761, Cockermouth, 01900829282

 

Thurs 19th Nov, 8pm, The Opera Dudes: A Life of Organised Croon

Temperance Hall, Ireleth 01229 467319

 

Fri 20th – Sat 21st Nov, 12noon, Whitehaven Beer Festival

Civic Hall, Whitehaven 01946 514960

 

Fri 20th Nov, 7.30pm, The Opera Dudes: A Life of Organised Croon

Muncaster Parish Hall, Ravenglass 01229 717656

 

Fri 20th Nov, 7.30pm, Feed Me + South Quay + Sour Mash

The Bounty, Maryport 01900 812520 – tickets 07737211601 or pay on the door

 

Fri 20th Nov, 9pm, The Roosters feat: Mickey Jupp – a rare gig with Mickey, writer of Dr Feelgood hits

The High Cross, Broughton-in-Furness 01229 716272 / 07702 360341

 

Fri 20th Nov, 9.30pm, Tony Dowler’s Hell Hounds

Travellers Rest, 100 Abbey Road, Barrow 01229 825204 / 827578

 

Fri 20th Nov, 10pm, Skunk

John Paul Jones, Whitehaven 01946 690916

 

Sat 21st Nov, 2.30pm till late, Charity Dance Festival in aid of Help for Heroes – Support for our Wounded

3 floors of music feat: DJ’s:Gegga, Cat4set, Matt Fear, Mikey O'Hare Vs Jonno, Lee Mills, Sample Skitzos, Haston, J Mirra, Nicky Allen, Brian B, Steve Wright, Daz Mclean, Liberty, Chris Rigg, Mark SFX, Ben Boag, Jonny M, Phil Bridges & Bass

MC’s: Blackjack, JMC, Frenzie Double + Special Guest, Bonus, Rappa, Reaper & Bouncin

 

Sat 21st Nov, 7.30pm, John & Wayne – Cumbrian at Heart

The Hill Village Hall, Millom 01229 773398

 

Sat 21st Nov, 7.30pm, The Opera Dudes: A Life of Organised Croon

Memorial Hall, Brigham 01900 828380/824104

 

Sat 21st Nov, 8pm, Feed Me

Dickie Doodles, Yard 2, 2 Stricklandgate, Kendal, 01539 738 480

 

Sat 21st Nov, 9pm, Crosscut Saw

The Bounty, Maryport 01900 812520

 

Sat 21st Nov, 9pm, Weathered Rock

Dave Milling’s Motorcycle Showroom, Preston Street, Whitehaven 01946 63380

 

Sat 21st Nov, 9pm, Sour Mash

Cricket Club, Gote Road, Cockermouth 01900 826618

 

Sat 21st Nov, 9pm, Disclosure

Mirehouse Labour Social Club, Whitehaven 01946 693964

 

Sun 22nd Nov, 3pm, Skunk + South Quay + Sour Mash + NickNack + Kitchie Wud + Ian (Mingo’s Locker)

The Vagabond, Whitehaven 01946 693671

 

Sun 22nd Nov, 4pm, Ian Siegal Band – new CD ‘Broadside’ + Feed Me

The Wave, Maryport 01900 811450

 

Sun 22nd Nov, 7.30pm, Route 66 – feat: the “Dr” from “Dr and the Medics” – rock & country hits

Carnegie Theatre, Workington 01900 602122

 

Wed 25th Nov, 7pm, Gomez

Civic Hall, Whitehaven 01946 514960

 

Wed 25th Nov, 8pm, Abba – The Concert – sensational live tribute

Carnegie Theatre, Workington 01900 602122

 

Fri 27th Nov, 7.30pm, Bernadette Wild Band – fantastic Motown & Soul Showband

Civic Hall, Whitehaven. Tickets: 07920144407 / 019467 75916 – charity gig in aid of the Paul Douglas Cancer Fund

 

Fri 27th Nov, 7.30pm, Wigton Rugby Club Band Night feat: Feed Me + Retribution + The Alleys + The Two-Ers

Rugby Club, Wigton. Tickets: ring Andy on 01946 502150

 

Fri 27th Nov, 8pm, The Make Time Count Concert, feat: Phil Lewthwaite & The Everlasting Anthem + Jolan Craghan and David Eldon

Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven 01946 692422 - celebrating the Theatres' 50th anniversary

 

Fri 27th Nov, 9.30pm, King King

Travellers Rest, 100 Abbey Road, Barrow 01229 825204 / 827578

 

Fri 27th Nov, 10pm, Brightside

John Paul Jones, Whitehaven 01946 690916

 

Sat 28th Nov, 7.30pm, MAODS present One Night Only – Broadway & The West End songs

The Wave, Maryport 01900 811450

 

Sat 28th Nov, 8pm, Seascale Cricket Club Christmas Party presents: Weathered Rock + Disco

Windscale Club, Seascale. Tickets: 01946 841641 / 07764836682

 

Sat 28th Nov, 9pm, Kiki & Dean

The Bounty, Maryport 01900 812520

 

Sun 29th Nov, 7pm, Letz Zep

Civic Hall, Whitehaven 01946 514960

 

Sun 29th Nov, 8pm, Music Masters Big Band – get ‘In The Mood’ with Billy Bowman

Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth 01900 826448

 

Thurs 3rd – Sat 5th Dec, Cockermouth Beer Festival feat: South Quay (Fri & Sat @ 8pm)

Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth 01900 826448

 

Fri 4th Dec, 9pm, Sour Mash

Marchon Club, Whitehaven 01946 61496

 

Fri 4th Dec, 9.30pm, John O’Leary Band

Travellers Rest, 100 Abbey Road, Barrow 01229 825204 / 827578

 

Fri 4th Dec, 10pm, Buzzard

John Paul Jones 01946 690916

 

Sat 5th Dec, 7pm, All Angels – Classical/Opera/Pop BRIT nominees with 4 part harmonies

Civic Hall, Whitehaven 01946 514960

 

Sat 5th Dec, 7.30pm, Martin Carthy - folk

The Wave, Maryport 01900 811450

 

Sat 5th Dec, 8pm, Colt 45 & With Lights Out

The Lifeboat, Harrington 01946 831446

 

Sat 5th Dec, 9pm, Maiden England + support TBA – Uk’s No1 tribute to Iron Maiden

Monroes Bar, Workington 01900 602122

 

Sat 5th Dec, 9pm, Jenia

The Bounty, Maryport 01900 812520

 

Sat 5th Dec, 9pm, Sour Mash

Hunters Bar, Cockermouth 01900 826560

 

Sun 6th Dec, 7pm, Boomtown Rats Garry Roberts & Simon Crowe

Civic Hall, Whitehaven 01946 514960

 

Sun 6th Dec, 8pm, Dr Feelgood – not to be missed

The Wave, Maryport 01900 811450

 

Tues 8th Dec, 7pm, Glenn Tilbrook

Civic Hall, Whitehaven 01946 514960

 

Fri 11th Dec, 9.30pm, Northsyde (ex-Funkydory)

Travellers Rest, 100 Abbey Road, Barrow 01229 825204 / 827578

 

Fri 11th Dec, 10pm, Tantrum

John Paul Jones 01946 690916

 

Sat 12th Dec, 12.30pm, Jazz Picnic feat: Rae Bros New Orleans Jazz Band – relaxed lunch-time trad jazz

session, bring your own lunch, bar open

Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth 01900 826448

 

Sat 12th Dec, 8pm, Riot Rebellion & Bloody Insurrection with Red Ladder Theatre Co & Chumbawamba –

Dickensian musical comedy for our times

Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth 01900 826448

 

Sat 12th Dec, 9pm, Kings of Lyon + support TBA

Monroes Bar, Workington 01900 602122

 

Sat 12th Dec, 9pm, Broken English

Netherhall Old Boys, Maryport 01900 813845

 

Sat 12th Dec, 9pm, The Cats

Dave Milling's Motorcycle Showroom, Preston Street, Whitehaven 01946 63380

 

Sun 13th Dec, 7.30pm, Holly At Christmas – the longest running and greatest Buddy Holly Show on Earth

The Wave, Maryport 01900 811450

 

Fri 18th Dec, 9.30pm, Radio KFK

Travellers Rest, 100 Abbey Road, Barrow 01229 825204 / 827578

 

Sat 19th Dec, 9pm, Dead Dogs + Rigsby – Punk revival – return of the Bad Boys

Monroes Bar, Workington 01900 602122

 

Sat 19th Dec, 9pm, South Quay

The Central, Egremont 01946 824093

 

Sat 19th Dec, 9pm, The Bullfrogs

Fletcher Christian, Cockermouth 01900 825856

 

Fri 25th Dec, 9pm, G Major

The Bounty, Maryport 01900 812520

 

Sat 26th Dec, 9pm, Sour Mash + support TBA – Traditional Boxing Night Classic

Carnegie Theatre, Workington 01900 602122

 

Sat 26th Dec, 9pm, Maurice G

The Bounty, Maryport 01900 812520

 

Sun 27th Dec, 8pm, South Quay

Fletcher Christian, Cockermouth 01900 825856

 

Mon 28th Dec, 8pm, The Hoax (original line-up) + Tantrum – Top Gig, not to be missed!

The Brickyard, Carlisle 08700 600100

 

Sat 2nd Jan, 8pm, The Revolution & With Lights Out

The Lifeboat, Harrington 01946 831446

 

Thurs 14th Jan, 8pm, Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh

Temperance Hall, Ireleth 01229 467319

 

Fri 15th Jan, 7.30pm, Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh

Village Hall, Kirksanton 01229 776683

 

Fri & Sats 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd Jan, 7.30pm, matinee Sats 2.30pm, Babes In The Wood – Panto time again.

Book early!

Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth 01900 826448

 

Sat 16th Jan, 7.30pm, John & Wayne – Cumbrian at Heart

Lindow Hall, Bowness-on-Solway 016973 52762

 

Sat 16th Jan, 7.30pm, Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh

Muncaster Parish Hall, Ravenglass 01229 717656

 

Sun 17th Jan, 7.30pm, Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh

Parish Hall, Thursby 01228 710101

 

Sat 23rd Jan, 7.30pm, John & Wayne – Cumbrian at Heart

Mission Hall, Kirkland 01946 817545

 

Sat 23rd Jan, 8pm, Red Spider + The Cats – Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance Charity Gig

The Brickyard, Carlisle 08700 600100

 

Sat 23rd Jan, 9pm, Four Fighters + Queens of the Clone Age – Definitive Foo Fighters tribute

Carnegie Theatre, Workington 01900 602122

 

Sat 23rd Jan, 9pm, Weathered Rock

Cleator Moor Celtic Football Club. Tickets: 01946 815296 / 07739600622

 

Sun 24th Jan, 8pm, The Savannah Jazz Band – New Orleans and Dixieland Jazz

Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth 01900 826448

 

Sat 31st Jan, 8pm, Session A9 – Best of Scottish Folk on tour – a Big Gig

Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth 01900 826448

 

Sat 6th Feb, 8pm, Telf

The Lifeboat, Harrington 01946 831446

 

Thurs 18th Feb, 7pm, Legends Of Rock: Nazareth + The Deborah Bonham Band

Civic Hall, Whitehaven 01946 514960

 

Sat 6th Mar, 8pm, The Return

The Lifeboat, Harrington 01946 831446

 

Sat 27th Mar, 12noon to 12midnight, The Dirty Dozen, feat: Oasis tribute band + more TBC

The Palladium, Millom 01229

 

Sat 3rd Apr, 8pm, Nine Lives

The Lifeboat, Harrington 01946 831446

 

Sat 1st May, 8pm, Skinwalker

The Lifeboat, Harrington 01946 831446

 

Sat 8th May, 7.30pm From The Jam – re-scheduled gig from last year, all tickets still valid

Whitehaven Civic Hall 01946 514960