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Welcome to The Verge @ The Rifleman, Stalybridge.

The Verge is Stalybridge’s premier live music venue.

 

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The Verge is moving!

After 4 years of reasonable success and some very exciting moments, Graham, owing to having other increasing commitments has had no alternative than to take up the great offer of help from Sarah, the landlady at The Rifleman, in Stalybridge, Cheshire, and move The Verge to her pub.

The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps Inn

48-50 Astley Street

Stalybridge

Cheshire

SK15 2EX

I must take this opportunity to thank Wayne for all his help in the last 4 years….still the best pub in Hyde and I hope I’ll be able to get their more often.

Updates 14th July 2012

 

 

 

Friday 19th October 2012 £5

OXJAM – with Sister Ray, 3 Days, North, Etela

Friday 2nd November 2012 £11 adv £13 door

Ian McNabb – no introduction needed!

Wednesday 14th November 2012 £9

Catherine Maclellan – Canada’s finest on her third visit

Thursday 15th November 2012 £10 adv £12 door

The Lost Jubilee Revue

featuring Duncan Reid and The Big Heads, TV Smith, The F**ckwits and Darling Boy

http://duncanreidtvsmithmanchester.eventbrite.co.uk/

Tuesday 20th November 2012, £6 and £4 students and concessions

Alchemy

David Douglas(Tenor) & Esther Swift(Harp)

“A Scottish evening!   Dave Douglas (Tenor) and Esther Swift (Harp)  specialise in Scottish folk music in such a professional and enchanting way one gets as completely lost in their music as in any classical symphony.”

Alchemy is a fresh and exciting Voice and Harp duo. Their music and performances have been described as “something extremely special”.  Their fusion of classical and traditional music makes them versatile and unique. They have been fortunate in having several works composed specifically for them, including a new song cycle, setting several of the poems of Robert Burns,  by the composer Elfyn Jones and a new version of “My Love is like a Red, Red Rose” by Toby Hunt.  In addition to this, the pair continue to set and arrange their own versions of traditional and classical songs. Performance highlights include a recital- A Scottish Journey, in the studio theatre of the Royal Northern College of Music, the premiere of three new settings of the poetry of Robert Burns in the Concert Hall of the RNCM, recital in the Whitworth Art Gallery and a live performance tour of Manchester radio stations, including ArtsBeatFM, performance for Oxjam Birmingham, recitals in Gallery Oldham and the CBSO centre.

Friday 23rd November 2012, £5 adv £6 door

Prohibition Swing Club

This four piece play a mixture of upbeat Western Swing, Dustbowl Ragtime and Country Blues. The line-up is Dominic Macdonald – Guitar, Paul Cowham – Guitar/Mandolin, John Cowham – double bass and Chris Hillman – pedal steel/dobro

Saturday 24th November 2012, £5 adv £6 door

Identity Crisis, The Red Blocks, Saisadai

Saisadia are Hugh Clarke ( Stockport based singer /songwriter) + a range of other musicians who he may be working with from time to time. For this gig, Hugh is likely to be accompanied by a percussionist.

The Red Blocks are a young Stockport / Tameside 3 piece comprising Steve Woods, Chris Jolly and Jack Grice – playing a distinctive jazz influenced set.

Formed in November 2011, Identity Crisis are a Stockport based four piece guitar band playing a mix of their own original music whilst also rejuvenating great songs with their own unique style.

Friday and Saturday 7th/8th December 2012, £10 adv £12 door

Biggles Wartime Band annual Christmas Party

proceeds to Willow Wood Hospice 

 

 

 

GIGS

Friday 19th October 2012 £5

OXJAM – with Sister Ray, 3 Days, North, Etela

Friday 2nd November 2012 £11 adv £13 door

Ian McNabb – no introduction needed!

Wednesday 14th November 2012 £9

Catherine Maclellan – Canada’s finest on her third visit

Thursday 15th November 2012 £10 adv £12 door

The Lost Jubilee Revue

featuring Duncan Reid and The Big Heads, TV Smith, The F**ckwits and Darling Boy

http://duncanreidtvsmithmanchester.eventbrite.co.uk/

Tuesday 20th November 2012, £6 and £4 students and concessions

Alchemy

David Douglas(Tenor) & Esther Swift(Harp)

“A Scottish evening!   Dave Douglas (Tenor) and Esther Swift (Harp)  specialise in Scottish folk music in such a professional and enchanting way one gets as completely lost in their music as in any classical symphony.”

Alchemy is a fresh and exciting Voice and Harp duo. Their music and performances have been described as “something extremely special”.  Their fusion of classical and traditional music makes them versatile and unique. They have been fortunate in having several works composed specifically for them, including a new song cycle, setting several of the poems of Robert Burns,  by the composer Elfyn Jones and a new version of “My Love is like a Red, Red Rose” by Toby Hunt.  In addition to this, the pair continue to set and arrange their own versions of traditional and classical songs. Performance highlights include a recital- A Scottish Journey, in the studio theatre of the Royal Northern College of Music, the premiere of three new settings of the poetry of Robert Burns in the Concert Hall of the RNCM, recital in the Whitworth Art Gallery and a live performance tour of Manchester radio stations, including ArtsBeatFM, performance for Oxjam Birmingham, recitals in Gallery Oldham and the CBSO centre.

Friday 23rd November 2012, £5 adv £6 door

Prohibition Swing Club

This four piece play a mixture of upbeat Western Swing, Dustbowl Ragtime and Country Blues. The line-up is Dominic Macdonald – Guitar, Paul Cowham – Guitar/Mandolin, John Cowham – double bass and Chris Hillman – pedal steel/dobro

Saturday 24th November 2012, £5 adv £6 door

Identity Crisis, The Red Blocks, Saisadai

Saisadia are Hugh Clarke ( Stockport based singer /songwriter) + a range of other musicians who he may be working with from time to time. For this gig, Hugh is likely to be accompanied by a percussionist.

The Red Blocks are a young Stockport / Tameside 3 piece comprising Steve Woods, Chris Jolly and Jack Grice – playing a distinctive jazz influenced set.

Formed in November 2011, Identity Crisis are a Stockport based four piece guitar band playing a mix of their own original music whilst also rejuvenating great songs with their own unique style.

Friday and Saturday 7th/8th December 2012, £10 adv £12 door

Biggles Wartime Band annual Christmas Party

proceeds to Willow Wood Hospice