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The Congleton Live team, who organise Congleton Jazz and Blues and Congleton Unplugged festivals is made up entirely of volunteers. With the support of some fabulous local organisations and superb venues we give our time and energy to bring fantastic free music to our lovely little town over two weekends each year. If you feel you may like to help out, even in a small way, and would like to know more please drop us a line. We would be delighted to chat ….

The Congleton Live team, who organise Congleton Jazz and Blues and Congleton Unplugged festivals is made up entirely of volunteers. With the support of some fabulous local organisations and superb venues we give our time and energy to bring fantastic free music to our lovely little town over two weekends each year. If you feel you may like to help out, even in a small way, and would like to know more please drop us a line. We would be delighted to chat ….

The dust has nearly settled after the CJAB 2024 festival - so before it becomes a distant memory here are some more superb photos, this time from Saturday’s gigs, courtesy of the brilliant Ste Sheridan @sceppen.

The dust has nearly settled after the CJAB 2024 festival - so before it becomes a distant memory here are some more superb photos, this time from Saturday’s gigs, courtesy of the brilliant Ste Sheridan @sceppen.

Another batch of great memories from the Sunday of the Congleton Jazz & Blues 2024 brilliantly captured by Ste Sheridan @sceppen. More to come soon …

Another batch of great memories from the Sunday of the Congleton Jazz & Blues 2024 brilliantly captured by Ste Sheridan @sceppen. More to come soon …

What a fantastic time we all had at the opening Umbrella March this year. Led by the wonderful Beartown Stompers, joined by our Town Mayor Kay Wesley and a great crowd. All captured brilliantly by photographer Ste Sheridan of @sceppen. Look out for more photos and video to come from him soon…

What a fantastic time we all had at the opening Umbrella March this year. Led by the wonderful Beartown Stompers, joined by our Town Mayor Kay Wesley and a great crowd. All captured brilliantly by photographer Ste Sheridan of @sceppen. Look out for more photos and video to come from him soon…

#CJABVENUES - TAKE A BOW !!!
You were massively enthusiastic and supportive of the festival. And you were incredibly warm and welcoming for all the artists and festival goers - delivering an awesome experience for everyone - a fantastic advert for our little town. We have run out of superlatives for you. A truly hearfelt thank you to you all from the Congleton Live team...

@blueyscongleton @beartown_tap @barley_hops @dv8barcongleton @congletoncricket @crazy_moose_ski_shack @farmersarmscongleton @higher_ground_cafe_bar @thelionandswan @littlestreetcellar @no15barandgrillcongleton @reubens_cng @rumba_congleton @yeoldewhitelion_congleton princeofwalescongleton @the_cornercauldron @thedenbeartown #congletontownhallevents #congletonrugbyclub @congletonmarketquarter

#CJABVENUES - TAKE A BOW !!!
You were massively enthusiastic and supportive of the festival. And you were incredibly warm and welcoming for all the artists and festival goers - delivering an awesome experience for everyone - a fantastic advert for our little town. We have run out of superlatives for you. A truly hearfelt thank you to you all from the Congleton Live team...

@blueyscongleton @beartown_tap @barley_hops @dv8barcongleton @congletoncricket @crazy_moose_ski_shack @farmersarmscongleton @higher_ground_cafe_bar @thelionandswan @littlestreetcellar @no15barandgrillcongleton @reubens_cng @rumba_congleton @yeoldewhitelion_congleton princeofwalescongleton @the_cornercauldron @thedenbeartown #congletontownhallevents #congletonrugbyclub @congletonmarketquarter

We know there are still a couple of hours of superb music left to enjoy - but we didn't want to it to end without a HUGE AND HEARTFELT THANK YOU to everyone involved. The superb artists and wonderful venues who together have delivered an absolutely awesome two days of live music. And especially you, the public, our fellow "Congletonians", friends from neighbouring towns and those visiting us from far and wide. You came out in force and brought so much JOY to our town. You never fail to make it, in our view, one of the very best festivals around and we are so grateful - it is, after all, the reason we do it.

There will be plenty of other thank you's to all those who support us. But for now, from all of us in the Congleton Live team, THANK YOU.

Enjoy the rest of your night, have a safe journey home, and we'll see you all in March for CONGLETON UNPLUGGED 2025.

We know there are still a couple of hours of superb music left to enjoy - but we didn't want to it to end without a HUGE AND HEARTFELT THANK YOU to everyone involved. The superb artists and wonderful venues who together have delivered an absolutely awesome two days of live music. And especially you, the public, our fellow "Congletonians", friends from neighbouring towns and those visiting us from far and wide. You came out in force and brought so much JOY to our town. You never fail to make it, in our view, one of the very best festivals around and we are so grateful - it is, after all, the reason we do it.

There will be plenty of other thank you's to all those who support us. But for now, from all of us in the Congleton Live team, THANK YOU.

Enjoy the rest of your night, have a safe journey home, and we'll see you all in March for CONGLETON UNPLUGGED 2025.

FREE BUS SERVICE: We are truly and deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has already caused some visitors to the festival and we can only apologise for the confusion. We hope this clarifies things.

FREE BUS SERVICE: We are truly and deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has already caused some visitors to the festival and we can only apologise for the confusion. We hope this clarifies things.

Don't forget there are FREE buses between the train station and town centre from 10am to 8pm tonight. The number 91 bus will run it's usual timetable - which may mean the last train is a few minutes before 8pm - don't miss it, check the bus timetable online or signage at the bus stops for full details...

Don't forget there are FREE buses between the train station and town centre from 10am to 8pm tonight. The number 91 bus will run it's usual timetable - which may mean the last train is a few minutes before 8pm - don't miss it, check the bus timetable online or signage at the bus stops for full details...

HERE WE GO AGAIN .....
WOW!! What an awesome day we had yesterday. Let's make it an even better today today. Get yourselves down into town for 12 noon where the fun begins in the Town Hall - or head out to one of our fabulous #CJABVENUES where we have 40+ free gigs from 1pm to very, very late (well it is a Bank Holiday).

For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.

See You Soon !!!

HERE WE GO AGAIN .....
WOW!! What an awesome day we had yesterday. Let's make it an even better today today. Get yourselves down into town for 12 noon where the fun begins in the Town Hall - or head out to one of our fabulous #CJABVENUES where we have 40+ free gigs from 1pm to very, very late (well it is a Bank Holiday).

For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.

See You Soon !!!

Please come into town a little earlier today if you are coming to the JAZZWORKS concert at the Town Hall - it will begin at 12pm (noon), 30 minutes earlier than advertised in the programme.

Please come into town a little earlier today if you are coming to the JAZZWORKS concert at the Town Hall - it will begin at 12pm (noon), 30 minutes earlier than advertised in the programme.

HERE WE GO .....
Get yourselves down into town for lunchtime where there are loads of bars and cafes serving great food, then join the Umbrella March (1.30pm at Little Street), or head straight to one of our fabulous #CJABVENUES where the free gigs start at 2pm and run late into the evening.

For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.

See You Soon !!!

HERE WE GO .....
Get yourselves down into town for lunchtime where there are loads of bars and cafes serving great food, then join the Umbrella March (1.30pm at Little Street), or head straight to one of our fabulous #CJABVENUES where the free gigs start at 2pm and run late into the evening.

For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.

See You Soon !!!

DON'T MISS A THING!! If you haven't already got one, when you head into town tomorrow make sure you pick up a programme from any of the venues, the Congleton Visitor Information Centre and other outlets. Inside the front cover is the usual map of our fabulous #CJABVENUES to help you navigate around town and plan your route. And with each venue having it's own page with details of all the acts appearing, it's the only way to make sure you don't miss anything you really want to see.

Alternatively, head over to our website and all the info is there too ... www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk

DON'T MISS A THING!! If you haven't already got one, when you head into town tomorrow make sure you pick up a programme from any of the venues, the Congleton Visitor Information Centre and other outlets. Inside the front cover is the usual map of our fabulous #CJABVENUES to help you navigate around town and plan your route. And with each venue having it's own page with details of all the acts appearing, it's the only way to make sure you don't miss anything you really want to see.

Alternatively, head over to our website and all the info is there too ... www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support the fantastic venues who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

@blueyscongleton @beartown_tap @barley_hops @dv8barcongleton @congletoncricket @crazy_moose_ski_shack @farmersarmscongleton @higher_ground_cafe_bar @thelionandswan @littlestreetcellar @no15barandgrillcongleton @reubens_cng @rumba_congleton @yeoldewhitelion_congleton @urban.street.grill @prince_of_wales_joules @the_cornercauldron @thedenbeartown #congletontownhallevents #congletonrugbyclub @congletonmarketquarter

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support the fantastic venues who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

@blueyscongleton @beartown_tap @barley_hops @dv8barcongleton @congletoncricket @crazy_moose_ski_shack @farmersarmscongleton @higher_ground_cafe_bar @thelionandswan @littlestreetcellar @no15barandgrillcongleton @reubens_cng @rumba_congleton @yeoldewhitelion_congleton @urban.street.grill @prince_of_wales_joules @the_cornercauldron @thedenbeartown #congletontownhallevents #congletonrugbyclub @congletonmarketquarter

A limited number of large print Jazz & Blues Festival Programmes, including details of all gigs and a festival venue map, are available on request from the Information Centre at the Town Hall.

A limited number of large print Jazz & Blues Festival Programmes, including details of all gigs and a festival venue map, are available on request from the Information Centre at the Town Hall.

AND Finally ..... With just a couple of days to go, we feature the last 2 of our 22 OFFICIAL #CJAB VENUES. Today it's next-door-neighbours @urban.street.grill and @yeoldewhitelion_congleton with yet another seven awesome FREE LIVE MUSIC gigs and yet again there's something for everyone. Fill yer boots !!! Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletontc @congletonmarketquarter #hammondmcnulty #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

AND Finally ..... With just a couple of days to go, we feature the last 2 of our 22 OFFICIAL #CJAB VENUES. Today it's next-door-neighbours @urban.street.grill and @yeoldewhitelion_congleton with yet another seven awesome FREE LIVE MUSIC gigs and yet again there's something for everyone. Fill yer boots !!! Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletontc @congletonmarketquarter #hammondmcnulty #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

With so many venues and gigs over the weekend there will inevitably be some last minute changes. Keep an eye here on social media channels for announcements of changes to the schedule published in the festival programme...

With so many venues and gigs over the weekend there will inevitably be some last minute changes. Keep an eye here on social media channels for announcements of changes to the schedule published in the festival programme...

In collaboration with Congleton Town Council, the Congleton Live team have secured funding from Cheshire East and UKSPF which will be used to ensure there is an extended bus service over the festival weekend between the railway station and the town centre.

In collaboration with Congleton Town Council, the Congleton Live team have secured funding from Cheshire East and UKSPF which will be used to ensure there is an extended bus service over the festival weekend between the railway station and the town centre.

The weekend is almost upon us and we're so, so excited here at Congleton Live HQ. Today's featured venues, @rumba_congleton and #congletontownhall, will host no fewer than 10 FREE LIVE MUSIC gigs across the weekend. Everything from big band jazz, funk, blues through to rock and pop - from artists right across the age ranges. Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletontc @congletonmarketquarter #hammondmcnulty #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

The weekend is almost upon us and we're so, so excited here at Congleton Live HQ. Today's featured venues, @rumba_congleton and #congletontownhall, will host no fewer than 10 FREE LIVE MUSIC gigs across the weekend. Everything from big band jazz, funk, blues through to rock and pop - from artists right across the age ranges. Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletontc @congletonmarketquarter #hammondmcnulty #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT !!!
Calling all Congleton's musicians - get yourselves over to Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden on Saturday afternoon from 2pm for an Open Mic session histed by the local Open Mic legend Dan Toft. Followed by a wonderful display and workshop by the Kotu Drummers (including plenty of audience participation). This promises to be a really great afternoon's entertainment in a lovely, family friendly environment.

SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT !!!
Calling all Congleton's musicians - get yourselves over to Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden on Saturday afternoon from 2pm for an Open Mic session histed by the local Open Mic legend Dan Toft. Followed by a wonderful display and workshop by the Kotu Drummers (including plenty of audience participation). This promises to be a really great afternoon's entertainment in a lovely, family friendly environment.

Not long to wait now folks... Seven totally awesome gigs, including a host of new-to-festival acts, are on show over the weekend at today's featured venues - The @princeofwalescongleton and @reubens_cng Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletontc @congletonmarketquarter #hammondmcnulty #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

Not long to wait now folks... Seven totally awesome gigs, including a host of new-to-festival acts, are on show over the weekend at today's featured venues - The @princeofwalescongleton and @reubens_cng Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletontc @congletonmarketquarter #hammondmcnulty #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

Not long to wait now folks... Seven totally awesome gigs, including a host of new-to-festival acts, are on show over the weekend at today's featured venues - The @princeofwalescongleton and @reubens_cng Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletontc @congletonmarketquarter #hammondmcnulty #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

Not long to wait now folks... Seven totally awesome gigs, including a host of new-to-festival acts, are on show over the weekend at today's featured venues - The @princeofwalescongleton and @reubens_cng Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletontc @congletonmarketquarter #hammondmcnulty #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

Once again this year we will be opening the festival with the wonderful Umbrella March through town - led by The Beartown Stompers. Starting in Little Street at 1:30pm on Saturday it is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/.../UgkxDChIVJ8-cOXRRveVrYUUbQb4lfz0--rg

Once again this year we will be opening the festival with the wonderful Umbrella March through town - led by The Beartown Stompers. Starting in Little Street at 1:30pm on Saturday it is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/.../UgkxDChIVJ8-cOXRRveVrYUUbQb4lfz0--rg

There are inevitably going to be a few changes as we get close to the festival, and this year is no exception. But we always do our very best to make sure we keep the show going. Keep an eye on social media for any further updates to the schedule ..

There are inevitably going to be a few changes as we get close to the festival, and this year is no exception. But we always do our very best to make sure we keep the show going. Keep an eye on social media for any further updates to the schedule ..

WOW! Another ridiculously great line-up of acts in today's selected venues - @littlestreetcellar and @no15barandgrillcongleton . From authentic blues, to pop, to Jagger - a superb range of FREE LIVE MUSIC on offer. Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletontc @congletonmarketquarter #hammondmcnulty #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

WOW! Another ridiculously great line-up of acts in today's selected venues - @littlestreetcellar and @no15barandgrillcongleton . From authentic blues, to pop, to Jagger - a superb range of FREE LIVE MUSIC on offer. Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletontc @congletonmarketquarter #hammondmcnulty #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support the fantastic venues who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

@blueyscongleton @beartown_tap @barley_hops @dv8barcongleton @congletoncricket @crazy_moose_ski_shack @farmersarmscongleton @higher_ground_cafe_bar @thelionandswan @littlestreetcellar @no15barandgrillcongleton @reubens_cng @rumba_congleton @yeoldewhitelion_congleton @urban.street.grill @prince_of_wales_joules @the_cornercauldron @thedenbeartown #congletontownhallevents #congletonrugbyclub @congletonmarketquarter

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support the fantastic venues who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

@blueyscongleton @beartown_tap @barley_hops @dv8barcongleton @congletoncricket @crazy_moose_ski_shack @farmersarmscongleton @higher_ground_cafe_bar @thelionandswan @littlestreetcellar @no15barandgrillcongleton @reubens_cng @rumba_congleton @yeoldewhitelion_congleton @urban.street.grill @prince_of_wales_joules @the_cornercauldron @thedenbeartown #congletontownhallevents #congletonrugbyclub @congletonmarketquarter

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A selection of artists from Unplugged 2025

Magic Voices Magic Voices	Vox Americana Vox Americana	Vox Americana Vox Americana
Vox Americana Vox Americana	Vox Americana Vox Americana	Richie Paisley Richie Paisley
Old Blue Old Blue	Vince Cutcliffe with Graham Sells Vince Cutcliffe with Graham Sells	Vince Cutcliffe Vince Cutcliffe
The Brothers Stingray The Brothers Stingray	The Brothers Stingray The Brothers Stingray	The Brothers Stingray The Brothers Stingray
Pickford Street Blues Pickford Street Blues	Vanz Duo Vanz Duo	Pickford Street Blues Pickford Street Blues
Madhatters Madhatters	Magic Voices Magic Voices	Madhatters Madhatters
Shannon and Dan Shannon and Dan	Heidi Browne Heidi Browne	Fever Train Fever Train
Fever Train Fever Train	Fever Train Fever Train	Fever Train Fever Train
Dom Kelly Dom Kelly	The 10K The 10K

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