9th January: Meatloaf on the menu for Wednesday

PRESS RELEASE
Windsor, United Kingdom
27th December 2007



Meatloaf on the menu for Wednesday

The Wicked On Wednesday season continues into the new year at Chicago Rock Café, Windsor when Stars In Their Eyes winner Matt Shaw brings his special tribute to MEATLOAF to the stage of the William Street venue on 9th January 2008.

Wicked On Wednesday (http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/) are a series of live music events every Wednesday, running from 8pm to 1am with a disco hosted by popular Chicago’s DJ, Gary O’Brien.

Matt is acknowledged not just for being a brilliant performer but as an all-round entertainer who enthralls the audience and ensures that they have a memorable evening.For further details of Matt's terrific show, visit his Meatloaf Show website at http://www.themeatloafshow.com/

Further details of this event, and others scheduled over the coming months, can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/ or by contacting Chicago Rock Café Windsor on 01753 858870.

ENDS

Photo available from John Hicks (see below)


Media enquiries to:
John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
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Special Christmas Eve treat for WOW! fans at Chicago's

Okay, so it's not a Wednesday, but we are pleased to announce that hearthrob PC Will Fletcher from The Bill, is to see his Christmas Day in at Chicago Rock Cafe Windsor.

Well, actually it is actor Gary Lucy, a firm favourite with fans who have followed his TV career right from "Hollyoaks" through "Footballers' Wives" to his current success in ITV's hit series "The Bill". He will be joining customers at Chicago's on Christmas Eve to help everyone get into the festive mood, complete with a disco through til 2am.

We hope to see you there!

Media enquiries to Headline Promotions, Press & PR

Wednesday 19th December - The E T Project live on stage

The show by ETP at Chicago Rock Cafe Windsor on Wednesday 19th December has been postponed until the new year.

http://www.etproject.com/
http://www.myspace.com/theetproject

Photo: The E T Project at Lambfest 2006. Photo courtesy of Greg Hickman.

Wednesday 12th December - The Blox tribute to Ian Dury and the Blockheads

The show by Ian Dury and the Blockhead tribute band THE BLOX on 12th December has, unfortunately, been postponed until the new year.

(www.myspace.com/thebloxtribute)

Wednesday 5th December: Whiteroom, tribute to Eric Clapton's CREAM

Whiteroom are increasingly making a name for themselves in the music world with their Eric Clapton Cream tribute. And, Wicked on Wednesday are delighted to announce that they will be performing live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe Windsor on Wednesday 5th December 2007.

So, who are Whiteroom?

Clive Gray is lead guitar/vocals and learnt his first chords from his grandmother at the age of 9, but soon followed (and saw live) his teenage idols: Jimi Hendrix, Jimmi Page, Rory Gallagher, and Eric Clapton. After studying music in Germany, he played with Carolyne Mas ('sittin' in the dark') Johny Tame ('Sand in my shoes'), and produced various bands such as Carolyne Mas, The Brandos, Dave Goodman etc. Moving from music producer to film producer, he stopped playing professionally. Now working for a charity in the UK, 'Dark Horse' is where he can be loud again under the motto: If we're too loud, you're too old.

Nigel Crosthwaite (drums) started his life in jazz bands which is where he gets his funky syncopated rhythm from. Performing in various function bands for over 30 years including Southern Blues and more recently in The Go Bananas, Nigel has seen it all and got the t-shirt!

Danny Merriman (bass guitar/vocals) fuses together a unique mixture of rock blues and funk in a way that separates him from Mr. Average-Joe bass player and puts him in league with the elite few. Heavily influenced by level 42's Mark King, Danny started playing in his hometown Nottingham with local reggae and funk bands –Juice (‘real love’) the Groove Foundation (‘sooner or later’) and began to develop his awesome bass thump style, similar to the likes of Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and, of course, Mark King. A founder member of Notts Christian rock band Freakshow(‘superhero’), and after years of playing the circuit, Danny has become a popular sought after and respected bass player. Recent bands he has played with are the Level 42ers (‘level 42 tribute band’) and the Feel, a Bognor Regis based and well-respected rock band.
The idea for a Cream tribute band, as Danny puts it was, “ I’ve always dreamed about being in a super band, especially one like Cream where each band member gets to really play their instruments well.”

And so after eight drummers and two guitarists, ‘Creme-on!’ was born, the original name for the band. Other close contenders for the name were ‘natural cream’,’ cream again’ and ‘clap-cream’ 'Whiteroom' was the name they ended up with.

All three members are ardent fans of Clapton and the Cream and, unlike the original band, they get on really well together respecting one another’s special talents as they go along

This is an exciting time for these talented musicians as they get better and better all the time, creating a hard act to follow. Welcome to the Whiteroom - and welcome to WOW! at Chicago Rock Cafe on the 5th!!

The show starts at 8pm with a disco through to 1am with the ever-popular Chicago's DJ Gary O'Brien in the hot seat.

Admission is £4 and further details can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/ or by contacting Chicago Rock Cafe.

Meet Whiteroom on MySpace

Wednesday 28th November: The Micky Kemp Band take to the stage!

The Micky Kemp Band have an almost cult-like following but deserve greater recognition for the undoubted talent that they are.

It is great news, therefore, that they are appearing live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, William Street, Windsor on 28th November as part of their Wicked on Wednesday season.

Their fusion of rock, soul and country is a terrific blend of several genres of popular music, but who are they?

Micky Kemp - well, Micky writes the songs, plays rythmn geetar and sings. His devastating good looks and charm (his words, nout ours!) have made him a big hit with the over 70's and under 5's, it seems to have failed miserably on all points between.

He is ably assisted by one of the UK'S great guitarists, Darrell Bath, who sings a bit too and plays lead guitar. A master of understated playing and tone perfection, Dazza loves playing guitar, drinking and british sitcoms, he can be found most evenings watching George and Mildred. Daz can be heard on the SEVERE label

Also making up the numbers, the affectionately named "BASTARD SON OF OZZY OSBOURNE, otherwise known as the mighty Chiv, and yes he is as bad as he looks, a fine man, drummer and driver. The mighty one is a firm favourite with kids and animals.

The task of "cool man of the band" falls firmly at the feet of our enigmatic bass meister Nigel Taylor, a good dude who enjoys drinking nearly as much as Dazza, slightly more than Micky and a fair old bit more than the Mighty Beast they call Chiv, Nigel has played with many of the UK's great artists.

You can sense the fun that this band portray on stage with their first-class stage performances so do take this opportunity to see them for yourself.

The show starts at 8pm with a disco through to 1am with the ever-popular Chicago's DJ Gary O'Brien in the hot seat.

Admission is £4 and further details can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/ or by contacting Chicago Rock Cafe.

Wednesday 21st November: Fast Track live on stage

Headline Management are pleased to announce that the popular covers band, Fast Track, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, William Street, Windsor on Wednesday 21st November as part of their Wicked on Wednesday season.

Fast Track are exciting party fronted by Sam, a powerful and very talented vocalist, and play music from the 50's to the present day.

Based around North London, Hertfordshire and Surrey they are a five-piece comprising of vocals, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard with a large and varied repertoire of songs.

With party classics from the likes of Tina Turner and Bryan Adams to disco/funk numbers from Rose Royce and Patti Labelle, this is "easy listening" at its very best.

The show starts at 8pm with a disco through to 1am with the ever-popular Chicago's DJ Gary O'Brien in the hot seat.

Admission is £4 and further details can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/ or by contacting Chicago Rock Cafe.

Pick up your November flyer!

Wednesday 14th November: The Pistols

Go on, spoil yourself rotten and join us for

WOW! Wicked on Wednesday
at Chicago Rock Cafe Windsor
Wednesday 14th November

with the amazing band
THE PISTOLS
live on stage with their tribute to
SEX PISTOLS

Join us from 8pm with a disco, with your favourite Chicago's DJ

GARY O'BRIEN

taking us through to 1am

Admission only £4

See you there!

The Pistols are a London based Sex Pistols tribute band, playing all of the original material from one of the the most influential bands of our time.
"Ever get the feeling you've been cheated...?"
A worryingly authentic Sex Pistols tribute band... real musicians (with real London accents!), real Punk, and the closest thing to the original Sex Pistols you are ever likely to see. Or your money back.

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UPDATE

What an outstanding performance live on stage by The Pistols. Numbers were disappointing because of the adverse weather and football on the telly but there were some of the band's dedicated fans, Sex Pistols devotees and Chicago regulars there to enjoy the show.

The guys were terrific both on and off stage, giving a truly professional and entertaining show!

Wednesday 7th November: Music Inferno tribute to Madonna

You are invited to the launch of

WOW! Wicked on Wednesday

at Chicago Rock Cafe Windsor

Wednesday 7th November

with the amazing

MUSIC INFERNO

live on stage with their tribute to

MADONNA

Join us from 8pm with a disco, with your favourite Chicago's DJ

GARY O'BRIEN

taking us through to 1am

Admission only £4

See you there!

Music Inferno is a five-piece band led by Christine Jolliffe as Madonna.

The ensemble faithfully recreates the music and eras of Madonna’s high profile and successful career. Music Inferno not only performs over 25 of the queen of pops hit songs in their show, but for many of them, they’ve re-invented the songs, or used favourite tour arrangements to make the show exciting, a class above the other tributes.

The show has been engineered into 4 segments over two 1 hour halves. The first section is Material World, 2nd section, 80’s Dress You Up Madonna, 3rd Section, Cowgirl Rock and finally the 4th section is Disco Diva themed. The show is self-contained, with a state of the art sound system and lighting rig that was especially designed for our show.

There are no less than six complete authentic costume changes. Every song is fully choreographed and every attention to detail has been incorporated into the show.

UPDATE
It was a brilliant night at Chicago's Windsor. It got off to a slow start but became busier as the evening progressed. Music Inferno were great and had people dancing at their seats (maybe that's the tradition in Windsor rather than use the dance floor lol). Great evening though with DJ Gary O'Brien working his magic and keeping the crowds entertained through to 1am close of business.

Thanks for the photo Gary: