Blackburn's most anticipated music event presented by the S3 team.
Spectacularfest 3
29th Feb 2020
The Windsor Suite, King Georges Hall, Blackburn, BB2 1 AA
DOORS OPEN 6.00PM - 1.00AM
A CELEBRATION OF LIVE MUSIC & AMAZING TALENT.
Spectacularfest 3
29th Feb 2020
The Windsor Suite, King Georges Hall, Blackburn, BB2 1 AA
DOORS OPEN 6.00PM - 1.00AM
A CELEBRATION OF LIVE MUSIC & AMAZING TALENT.
With special thanks to this years sponsors
This years sensational lineup.
War Stripes are a 3 piece band from Manchester. They started life in early 2018 and have sparked a lot of interest from their debut single ‘One For Sorrow’.
Taking inspiration from bands the likes of Royal Blood, Don Broco and InMe to name a few, War Stripes truly are a unique band to behold, just when you think it’s time for a glass of wine and to unwind, the Manchester band will hit you with some powerful choruses and catchy riffs to send you home.
From cleans, to distortion, to heavy effects War Stripes aren't your ordinary Alt Rock band, being hailed as one of M.E.Ns Ones To Watch in 2019 the boys show no signs of slowing down.
Taking inspiration from bands the likes of Royal Blood, Don Broco and InMe to name a few, War Stripes truly are a unique band to behold, just when you think it’s time for a glass of wine and to unwind, the Manchester band will hit you with some powerful choruses and catchy riffs to send you home.
From cleans, to distortion, to heavy effects War Stripes aren't your ordinary Alt Rock band, being hailed as one of M.E.Ns Ones To Watch in 2019 the boys show no signs of slowing down.
Beth Blade and The Beautiful Disasters are a Melodic Hard Rock band from Cardiff South Wales. The four-piece provide monster riffs, huge choruses and a dose of old school rock and roll attitude. With aggressive muscle and melodic sensitivity, this band are reigniting the flame of British classic rock. They have an unmistakable modern presence whilst keeping the spirit of old school rock and roll alive. Known for their loud, ballsy and interactive live shows they are destined to show you a good time; they are ready to make their mark anyway, anywhere & anyhow.
In 3 years the band have been a non-stop force to be reckoned with. Having supported Ricky Warwick and Damon Johnson of Black Star Riders twice (being invited back the second time by request) and completed two full UK tours with Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake/The Dead Daisies) the band got a taste for the road.
The band's debut album 'Bad Habit' has been well received in the rock press. Recorded at Monmouths famous Rockfield studios and produced by Nick Brine (Thunder, The Darkness, The Amorettes) and Mastered by Pete Maher (The Rolling Stones) it has been favorably reviewed in Classic Rock Magazine, Power Play, Fireworks and many more throughout Europe. Classic Rock Magazine critics named it in their 'Top 50 Albums of the year so far' landing at #17 in the Top 20 voted for by the public, a list that included the likes of Thunder, Deep Purple, Black Star Riders and Cheap Trick. The band have no intention of stopping and continue to raise the bar with a fierce determination, intense live performances and a passion for rock and roll that is unrivaled.
In 3 years the band have been a non-stop force to be reckoned with. Having supported Ricky Warwick and Damon Johnson of Black Star Riders twice (being invited back the second time by request) and completed two full UK tours with Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake/The Dead Daisies) the band got a taste for the road.
The band's debut album 'Bad Habit' has been well received in the rock press. Recorded at Monmouths famous Rockfield studios and produced by Nick Brine (Thunder, The Darkness, The Amorettes) and Mastered by Pete Maher (The Rolling Stones) it has been favorably reviewed in Classic Rock Magazine, Power Play, Fireworks and many more throughout Europe. Classic Rock Magazine critics named it in their 'Top 50 Albums of the year so far' landing at #17 in the Top 20 voted for by the public, a list that included the likes of Thunder, Deep Purple, Black Star Riders and Cheap Trick. The band have no intention of stopping and continue to raise the bar with a fierce determination, intense live performances and a passion for rock and roll that is unrivaled.
Origin 1988
Fran and Sean writing and playing their own music as part of the original band.
Winning battle of the bands for the surrounding area at the then known ‘Peppermint Place’ after being together for just five months.
Gigging anywhere that was going.
1992
Released a five track CD called ‘Kissing and Punching’
1996
Supported ‘Walter Trout’ at King Georges Hall
Blackburn.
Great reception even though CLOCK have never been a blues orientated band.
1998
Released CD album ‘Pens on Chains’ under the oddly band name of LORANE
2000
Band split for a welcomed rest.
2002-Present
Constant requests to play at friends Birthday Parties, Weddings etc.
CLOCK started to use a wide range of cover songs.
Still playing the Club / Pub scene and keeping all of our fans happy.
Fran and Sean writing and playing their own music as part of the original band.
Winning battle of the bands for the surrounding area at the then known ‘Peppermint Place’ after being together for just five months.
Gigging anywhere that was going.
1992
Released a five track CD called ‘Kissing and Punching’
1996
Supported ‘Walter Trout’ at King Georges Hall
Blackburn.
Great reception even though CLOCK have never been a blues orientated band.
1998
Released CD album ‘Pens on Chains’ under the oddly band name of LORANE
2000
Band split for a welcomed rest.
2002-Present
Constant requests to play at friends Birthday Parties, Weddings etc.
CLOCK started to use a wide range of cover songs.
Still playing the Club / Pub scene and keeping all of our fans happy.
Kerry's Heroes are a four piece local band from Blackburn.
They feature the vocal talents of Kerry Tuhill, the guitar wizardry of Bill Door along with the vesatile keyboard of skills of local legend Steve Shaw and the pounding drumbeats from Paul Voegt.
Now in their fourth year together they have put together an eclectic set list that will have you dancing and singing throughout their set.
With songs from David Bowie, The Beatles, Stereophonics, The doors, Portishead, Elise Le Grow, Gin Wigmore, Jefferson Airplane and many more. Your ears will thank you for taking them to hear them.
They feature the vocal talents of Kerry Tuhill, the guitar wizardry of Bill Door along with the vesatile keyboard of skills of local legend Steve Shaw and the pounding drumbeats from Paul Voegt.
Now in their fourth year together they have put together an eclectic set list that will have you dancing and singing throughout their set.
With songs from David Bowie, The Beatles, Stereophonics, The doors, Portishead, Elise Le Grow, Gin Wigmore, Jefferson Airplane and many more. Your ears will thank you for taking them to hear them.
Formed in 2018 The Blues Engine are a 5 piece blues rock band based in NW England, performing both classic and lesser known rhythm and blues material from across the decades - along with some original tunes thrown in.
Pints With Gandhi are a four piece Alternative Indie Rock band from Darwen, Lancashire who formed in early 2018. Consisting of Tom James (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Elliott Taylor (Guitar), Joe Mcgregor (Vocals/Bass) and Sam Mcgregor (Drums).
Scott Wainwright is a Yorkshire based singer-songwriter and instrumentalist. His music draws from various musical genres including Blues, Gospel, Folk and Hip Hop as well as various ‘World’ musics, such as African, Hawaiian and Indian.
Working with acoustic finger style and bottleneck guitar, harmonica and occasional banjo, Scott draws on his wide love for these types of music and celebrates the joy of pure creativity.
Writing and performing both vocal and instrumental pieces, Scott records regularly and now has a vast and diverse back catalogue of material. He has released numerous albums; ep’s and singles over the years, which have ranged in style from ‘Electric Blues and Hip Hop’ fusions (Every Man Has His Critics) to solo instrumental guitar workouts (What We Cannot Hold). In between these releases there have been regular bouts of ‘Lo-Fi’ folk (All That Glitters is Not Gold) and the odd dabbling as an acoustic balladeer (Whispers from a Kind River), but for now, he has settled on the more experimental country blues sound that can be found on his ‘Strangers Here’ album.
All of Scott’s work evokes a wide range of emotions and feelings from his listeners, as he tackles subjects such as love, life, death, loss, hope and the possibility of being ‘wrong’ about everything.
Throughout the year, Scott plays extensive shows all over the UK, both as a solo performer and as a part of various duos and bands. Every performance is delivered with creativity, passion and a large dose of homespun humour.
Working with acoustic finger style and bottleneck guitar, harmonica and occasional banjo, Scott draws on his wide love for these types of music and celebrates the joy of pure creativity.
Writing and performing both vocal and instrumental pieces, Scott records regularly and now has a vast and diverse back catalogue of material. He has released numerous albums; ep’s and singles over the years, which have ranged in style from ‘Electric Blues and Hip Hop’ fusions (Every Man Has His Critics) to solo instrumental guitar workouts (What We Cannot Hold). In between these releases there have been regular bouts of ‘Lo-Fi’ folk (All That Glitters is Not Gold) and the odd dabbling as an acoustic balladeer (Whispers from a Kind River), but for now, he has settled on the more experimental country blues sound that can be found on his ‘Strangers Here’ album.
All of Scott’s work evokes a wide range of emotions and feelings from his listeners, as he tackles subjects such as love, life, death, loss, hope and the possibility of being ‘wrong’ about everything.
Throughout the year, Scott plays extensive shows all over the UK, both as a solo performer and as a part of various duos and bands. Every performance is delivered with creativity, passion and a large dose of homespun humour.
Scott Wainwright
"He's finger picking good"
Your host and DJ for the evening is the marvalous Gavin Gallagher AKA DJ Swift.
Back for his 3rd appearence with us, he will play some great tunes during band change overs and help you dance until 1.00am after all the bands have performed.
Gavin plays an eclectic mix of popular, indie and dance tunes.
You are guaranteed to want to get up and dance listening to his special choice of music.
Why not make contact with him and book him for your next event.
Back for his 3rd appearence with us, he will play some great tunes during band change overs and help you dance until 1.00am after all the bands have performed.
Gavin plays an eclectic mix of popular, indie and dance tunes.
You are guaranteed to want to get up and dance listening to his special choice of music.
Why not make contact with him and book him for your next event.
Le Verre is a band from the North West of England. The band members write, record and perform their own songs. A brand of guitar pop with soulful vocals.
Songwriters Ms R and Ross Phillips are joined by Ian and Dave Gudgeon in “Le Verre”, a band whose pop songs feature an Indie edge with those soulful vocals.
Earlier we supported OMD, Happy Monday’s, Buzzcocks and The Fall but now we’re back with new songs and new ambitions.
The Le Verre album is available to buy on iTunes but you can listen to it for free if you subscribe to various on-line programs such as Spotify, Tidal, Google play, Deezer, Apple Music and numerous other sites. If you see us out gigging ask us for a free CD
Songwriters Ms R and Ross Phillips are joined by Ian and Dave Gudgeon in “Le Verre”, a band whose pop songs feature an Indie edge with those soulful vocals.
Earlier we supported OMD, Happy Monday’s, Buzzcocks and The Fall but now we’re back with new songs and new ambitions.
The Le Verre album is available to buy on iTunes but you can listen to it for free if you subscribe to various on-line programs such as Spotify, Tidal, Google play, Deezer, Apple Music and numerous other sites. If you see us out gigging ask us for a free CD
All profits donated to
Introducing Waltz Away; your new favourite sad white boy indie band!
Drawing influence from the work of acoustic melodic heartbreakers such as Elliot Smith and Ryan Adams, the band combine lilting melodies and intricate instrumentation with raw emotions and heartfelt lyrics, creating a sound that’s both passionate and melancholic.
The quartet is comprised of singer & rhythm guitarist Ben Kirton and drummer Steven Smith, formerly of local rockers Anhedonia, bassist Derren Le Poole and lead guitarist Elliot Thomas. The band are currently making waves in their hometown of Blackburn, where their first performances have showcased not only their keen musicianship, but also their deep connection with a crowd.
With more shows lined up and a bright future ahead, Waltz Away is the perfect group for those looking for deep, insightful tunes to pour your heart out to.
Drawing influence from the work of acoustic melodic heartbreakers such as Elliot Smith and Ryan Adams, the band combine lilting melodies and intricate instrumentation with raw emotions and heartfelt lyrics, creating a sound that’s both passionate and melancholic.
The quartet is comprised of singer & rhythm guitarist Ben Kirton and drummer Steven Smith, formerly of local rockers Anhedonia, bassist Derren Le Poole and lead guitarist Elliot Thomas. The band are currently making waves in their hometown of Blackburn, where their first performances have showcased not only their keen musicianship, but also their deep connection with a crowd.
With more shows lined up and a bright future ahead, Waltz Away is the perfect group for those looking for deep, insightful tunes to pour your heart out to.
