Wicked On Wednesday

Wednesday 12th March: T'Rese

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Wednesday 5th March:

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Wednesday 27th February: The Blox

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Wednesday 20th February: Rod Aaron Gammons

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Wednesday 13th February: Valentine’s tribute to Elvis at Windsor

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Valentine’s tribute to Elvis at Windsor

On Wednesday 13th February, internationally-acclaimed US Elvis tribute artist JACK SMINK, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.

Acknowledged as one of the State’s leading Elvis performers, Jack is clear that he does not wish to be recognised as an Elvis look-alike. "Jack explains: I want everyone to know, I am not trying to be Elvis. Every song that I sing and everything I do is a tribute to his memory and his music."
Jack performs right across the US including appearances at Florida’s Disneyworld and is in the UK for a week’s tour of venues over the Valentine’s period to publicise his new release “Just One More Time”.

The song came from a dream that stayed with Jack for many years. “I dreamed that I was in a field, an open field. In this dream I saw the visions written in the words of this song. I woke up with the words “Just One More Time” on my mind.” he remembers.

Then, five years later, he recalled that dream; he met with two members of his band, Mike Hostetler and Denny Mela. Together they put that dream to music. After sending a copy of the song to Ray Walker and Gordon Stoker of the legendary Jordanaires, Elvis’ backing band, they offered to add their special touch—their distinct sound—to this song.

Their contribution completed Jack’s vision for this song. Jack will be performing "Just One More Time" live at Chicago Rock Cafe during his Valentine’s Eve Show.

Admission to this event is £4 before 10pm and £6 after. Jack Smink is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/

Find out more about Jack at: www.myspace.com/jacksmink

Wednesday 6th February: US rock’n’roll band tour stops off at Windsor

2008-01-15T20:20:00.000Z

US rock’n’roll band tour stops off at Windsor

On Wednesday 6th February, popular US rock’n’roll band JOE D’URSO & STONE CARAVAN, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.

In 2002, D'Urso & Stone Caravan were chosen by House of Blues Concerts and The Harley Davidson Corporation to be the "official house band" for Harley's 100th Anniversary Open Road World Wide Tour. D'Urso was the only independent artist on the tour which performed three day festivals in Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney and Milwaukee with artists such as Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Elton John and many others. D'Urso co-wrote a thirty-minute musical production for Harley Davidson titled "Thunder" that was highlighted throughout the tour.

Since that time, Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan have released a string of successful CD’s and have toured extensively around the globe. Their 2008 UK Tour brings them to Windsor for a one night only gig.

D'Urso's music is rootsy, introspective, rocking and forceful. Live shows have been recorded and traded worldwide and have attracted a legion of fans in 24 countries as many regularly travel hundreds of miles to attend performances.

Admission to this event is £2 before 10pm and £3 after. The band is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/

Find out more about this band are available at: http://www.jdcaravan.com/

Photo courtesy of David Robinson

Wednesday 30th January: Natalia

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NATALIA : Debut single ‘Pretty Like Me’ explodes pop gem onto UK music scene

Pop on the rocks - shaken, stirred and uncontrollably intoxicating! That’s the phenomena of the awesome Natalia, a spirited, spanking fresh talent who literally grabs pop by the scruff of the neck and customises it with her personal expression of rocky/soul. Natalia appears live on stage at Chicago Rock Café on Wednesday 30th January as part of their Wicked on Wednesday season and will feature her debut single, ‘Pretty Like Me’.

‘Pretty Like Me’ (released February 25 2008) is a tongue in cheek look at society’s obsession with image. Featuring Bimbo Jones mixes (Usher, Ciara), it confronts how girls can be bullied for not conforming to an ideal. This is a very bold debut statement from a young Natalia who’s outstanding talent led to peer bullying at school – a primary reason why Natalia is now an ambassador for the young people’s charities, UK Youth and Beat Bullying. The video, directed by award-winning Phil Griffin (Amy Winehouse, Bassment Jaxx, The Feeling), is a portrayal of how young people struggle for acceptance.

Natalia is pop dynamite simply waiting to explode. Produced by Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Steve Vai, Extreme, Annihilator), ‘Pretty Like Me’ is set to add a new raw-cut dimension to pop that’s got to be heard to be believed. The young starlet has also been kicking it live on stage throughout 2007 as she’s toured with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Girls Aloud, Simon Webb and McFly, as well as performing at Amerie’s star-studded launch party.

To find out more about Natalia’s single & album and her live dates check out http://www.nataliaofficial.com/. Details of the event at Windsor on the 30th January can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/ or by telephoning Chicago Rock Café in William Street, Windsor on 01753 858870

ENDS

Media enquiries to:
John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
http://www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com/

Pretty Like Me (Bimbo Jones Remix) by Natalia

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Natalia to appear live on stage at Windsor

On Wednesday 30th January, upcoming pop star Natalia, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.

Admission to this event is £2 before 10pm and £3 after. The band is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at www.wickedonwednesday.com

Find out more about Natalia at her amazingly popular MySpace site: www.myspace.com/nataliaofficial

Wednesday 23rd January: Run For Cover to Windsor

2008-01-15T12:24:00.000Z

Run For Cover to Windsor

On Wednesday 23rd January, classic rock covers band Run For Cover, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.

Run For Cover is a 5 piece band specialising in high quality rock covers and, if you like classic rock from the 60s (Stones, Cream) through the 70s (Free, Bad Company), to Stadium Rock (Bon Jovi, Guns 'n' Roses) and the latest guitar bands (Kaiser Chiefs, Green Day), then Run For Cover is the band for you!

The line-up comprises Peter Lea on vocals, Tony Dallison lead guitar, Paul Perryman on keyboards and guitar, Martin Potter on bass and Philip Bloom on drums. The band is supported by Colin Parry who manages sound.

Admission to this event is £2 before 10pm and £3 after. The band is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/

Find out more about Run For Cover at: http://www.run-for-cover.com/

Wednesday 16th January: Loose Shoes head for Windsor

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Loose shoes head for Windsor

On Wednesday 16th January, a unique band, a Texas-style swing funk and blues band called Loose Shoes, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.

Dennis Maroney, lead guitar/vocals/harmonica, is originally from Austin, Texas and played with Loose Shoes, an 8-pc band that included the fabulous Triggermen horn section throughout Texas for 7 years. Dennis has played at one time or another at all of the major clubs in Texas and has opened up for several national touring shows at various outdoor festivals. He has played throughout the U.S. with various groups over his 30 years of playing live shows. When he came to the UK, he formed the UK-version of Loose Shoes and brought together some talented musicians.

Dave Mattey, lead guitar, was the founder member of the seminal Cambridge folk-rockers Zyzygy, and the Mad Professors, an Irish-heavy metal-reggae ceilidh band, still gigging after 35 years to bewildered audiences. Dave worked and recorded in the US in the '80s and played with the reggae band Cool Runnings, a national act. Back in the UK Dave played bass for the Sue Lyn Band and guitar for a variety of blues, soul and big bands.

Richard (Dick) Fancutt, on keyboards, has worked as a session player and has played for various soul, blues and R&B bands over the last 25 years. He is also currently involved with The Purple Project, a highly acclaimed band of professional and ex-pro players (including founder Voyager members Chris Hook and Johnny Marter) dedicated to reproducing the classic rock of Deep Purple. Earlier this year, Dick gigged with Dougie White of Whitesnake fame.

Simon Cole, bass/vocals, has played with several London based bands and toured as a session bass player throughout Europe with various national acts throughout the 70's and 80's. He has played in various outfits during the years including a stint with jazz rockers Amyl Nitrate and the Takeoffs with Peter Lockett (ex The Moody Blues) and Bryson Graham (ex Spooky Tooth/Ten Years After).

Completing this very special line-up, with a musical pedigree to die for, is Jim Lassen on drums. He started playing drums at 16. With various ex-Iron Maiden musicians, Jim co-formed Gibraltar, a London-based heavy rock band. He joined Rhythm Method and played at a number of prestigious venues, including the ‘Orange’ and ‘Garage’ clubs in London. The band was also given airtime on Radio 1 as one of the best, unsigned bands. Jim went on to do a stint with the Pepperhorns, a Latin/African band, followed by numerous (last minute) one-off deps including a gig with Simon Le-Bon (Duran Duran), and a gig with Greg Ridley (ex Humble Pie). A man of many talents, Jim also played a gig on a Thames boat with a 20-piece jazz big band.

Admission to this event is £2 before 10pm and £3 after.

The band is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco.

Find out more about Loose Shoes here: www.myspace.com/looseshoesuk

9th January: Meatloaf on the menu for Wednesday

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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
http://www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com/

Special Christmas Eve treat for WOW! fans at Chicago's

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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

2007-11-26T09:22:00.000Z

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

2007-11-11T09:52:00.000Z

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

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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!

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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

2007-11-11T09:18:00.000Z

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.

Pick up your November flyer!

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Wednesday 14th November: The Pistols

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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

2007-10-29T22:54:00.000Z

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: