Music Trains on the Mid Cheshire Line - May and June 2012 - and news of the Poacher.

From: Michael Ross Date: 11/05/2012 21:10:18 To: musictrains@midcheshirerail.org.uk Subject: Music Trains on the Mid Cheshire Line - May and June 2012 - and news of the Poacher.   Hello   News   Our first three Music Trains of 2012 have gone well with 36, 44 and 25 passengers respectively.  We have a new venue - the Greyhound at Ashley for daytime Music Trains.  We will be having a different jazz ensemble each month at Alexanders in Chester.  And at the Golden Pheasant at Plumley we have a new menu offering baguettes as well as main dishes.  On the trains we will have new folk ensembles, jazz and a string quartet - as well as the return of well-known bands from last year.   MCRUA's 'Lincolnshire Poacher' ran on 5 May.  John Oates, MCRUA chairman, writes "Our 'Lincolnshire Poacher' special train on Saturday 5 May ran very well with around 550 people from most stations along the Mid Cheshire line as well as Reddish South to Lincoln, Wainfleet and Skegness.   The train was full and had been full for the previous 7 weeks.  It was a delight to see so many happy people leaving our train on our return and to receive many congratulatory emails.  This is what makes it all worth it for us".    Music Trains - May and June   Wednesday 16 May Chester to Ashley - daytime Hot Foot Jazzmen (with favourite foot-tapping music in the style of swing, trad and Latin jazz - featuring saxophone, clarinet and flute – and guitar and banjo, too - as well as vocals) on the Music Train from Chester and at the Greyhound pub in Ashley. (Leaves Chester at 12:07 and returns from Ashley at 14:52)   Wednesday 23 May Chester to Plumley The Deportees are playing and singing on the music train from Chester and at the Golden Pheasant pub in Plumley. Mick, Adrian and Graham play guitars, mandolin, mandocello, bouzouki and banjo. Most of all they sing - three voices finding unexpected harmonies in a mix of old and recent songs from both sides of the Atlantic. (Leaves Chester at 19:07 and returns from Plumley at 22:03)   Wednesday 13 June - Chester to Plumley - Nelson Peach on the train and at the Golden Pheasant.  Their music is predominantly British traditional plus some traditional material from America 'as an excuse for using the banjo'. And the occasional acoustic version of a 'pop' song.  (Leaves Chester at 19:07 and returns from Plumley at 22:03)    Wednesday 20 June - Altrincham/Knutsford to Chester – hear Roy Potts Five and a Penny Jazz Band at Alexanders - playing New Orleans trad with influences of blues & reggae this is a uniquely talented, entertaining jazz band with a selection of Dixieland favourites.  On both trains listen to Dr Butler's Hatstand Medicine Band.  They present to you their good time rags and reels, show stoppers and sight stealers; music for foot stomping and toe tickling that joins hearts with flesh whilst invigorating the thinking mind. Book the package deal of bangers'n mash plus taxis to and from the station at Chester online at www.alexanderslive.com. (Leaves Altrincham at 18:46 and returns from Chester at 22:48)   Wednesday 27 June - Chester to Ashley - the Jaywalkers on the train and at the Greyhound - daytime.  'One of the most exciting, virtuosic and entertaining young bands on the UK folk scene', combining fast, exciting instrumentals with carefully crafted songs, three part harmony and good humour, create a sound that is not only unique, but guaranteed to put a smile on your face.  (Leaves Chester at 12:07 and returns from Ashley at 14:52)   More details of Music Trains, timetables, fares and other events on www.midcheshirerail.org.uk To unsubscribe from this newsletter send an email to musictrains@midcheshirerail.org.uk   Michael Ross Music trains organiser Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership   0781 408 0550 musictrains@midcheshirerail.org.uk