Music on the Meadows 2016

As a resident and promoter of Matlock town, I would like to tell my followers about an upcoming community event which is happening at The Rugby Club this July. Please read on to find out more, I'll definitely be there on the day enjoying the entertainment (and maybe the real ale!)

Why not head down to the beautiful Cromford Meadows for a day of Local Live bands, Real Ale, Ciders and a BBQ?

On Saturday the 16th July we will be hosting the annual 'Music on the Meadows'With local live bands/solo acts such as:

• Liam Walker
• The NatterJacks
• The Twisted
• The Big Moose Ceilidh Band 
• Washboard Resonators
• The Wam Bam Band

We have 12 Real ales from Springhead brewery on offer as well as Cider from the 'Three Cats Cider' from Morley, Derbyshire. Also we have the usual draught beers, bottled cider, wine and spirits.

Why not bring your own picnic down?... or enjoy our delicious BBQ.Gates Open at 2pm.

We look forward to seeing you there.

WHEN: Saturday, 16 July 2016 at 14:00 - Sunday, 17 July 2016 at 00:00 (BST) 
WHERE:  Matlock Rugby Club - Mill Rd Cromford, Matlock , DE4 3RQ

Matlock's Christmas Weekend Events

On the run up to Christmas Matlock has plenty to offer! You may have seen my post earlier about the Ultimate Pop Party at the Loft on 20th, well that's just the start... there's a lot happening in Matlock this weekend take a look -

THURSDAY 19th December

• Monk Bar, on Dale Road plays host to some of the most influential musicians around tonight, get down for around 8:30 to hear James Oakley, Steve Wood and Jason Barker sing live!

FRIDAY 20th December

• It's the Ultimate Pop Party at the Loft - you can find more details on their facebook page but it includes music from two tributes - 'So Gaga' and 'So Pink'... I wonder if you can guess who they are the tribute acts of?- https://www.facebook.com/events/404711709631384/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular
• For Mad Friday, The Kerry Fernandez Band are at Twenty Ten Bar - if you're a fan of live music they're definitely worthy of your Friday night. Details can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/events/522404694523352/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

SATURDAY 21st December

• Exile hits the Twenty Ten Bar on Dale Road
• Matlock has it's general entertainment on during the day to get everyone in the spirit of Christmas... 
  9am Real Reindeer
  10am Cromford Community Band
  11.30 BMW Brass Band
  1.30 Local Singer Jason Barker (incase you missed him at Monk Bar!)
  2.30 Carol Singing with Matlock Musical Theatre
  There is also Santa and a Magician round town and it's The Farmers Market as well....

SUNDAY 22nd December

• Head down to MoCa Bar for their Christmas Party. It starts at 7pm and there's Real ale, mince pies, mulled cider and party hats!! 

I think there's something for everyone in there somewhere so if you get chance head down to support the local town and outlets!