THERE is an impressive line-up for December at the Cheese and Grain.
Dave Pearce dance anthems, Friday 3rd December
Dave Pearce has been a driving force in the UK Dance Scene for many years. Renowned for his energetic uplifting and anthem ‘big room’ sets incorporating Trance/ Electro house and Progressive interwoven with reworked classics and also for his Trance Anthems and Pure Trance sets.
Alexis Taylor DJ set, Saturday 4th December
Alexis Taylor plays an eclectic mix of Chicago House, electro, disco, reggae, soul and funk – much of it an inspiration on his own work in Hot Chip, He’s been playing since the early 2000s from Ibiza to Paris, Miami to Sheffield and everywhere in between.
London African Gospel Choir, Thursday 9th December
Over thirty years after its release, the ‘London African Gospel Choir’, perform Paul Simon’s iconic ‘Graceland’ album. The London African Gospel Choir are a collective of African singers, musicians & dancers.
Lumley + Support Mighty One, Friday 10th December
Please welcome Frome’s newest pop sensation: Lumley! Familiar faces, some familiar tunes. Top-notch ’90s guitar-pop from the indie songbook – the tunes WE love, played with passion and experience.
London Calling (a tribute to The Clash), Saturday 11th December
The UK’s Premier Tribute to THE CLASH. Playing all the best of The Clash genre-defining hits such as ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’, ‘Rock the Casbah’, ‘I Fought the Law’, ‘London Calling’, ‘White Man in Hammersmith Palais’, ‘Complete Control’, ‘Stay Free’, ‘Clash City Rockers’, ‘White Riot’ and much, much more!
The Unravelling Wilburys, Thursday 16th December
The Unravelling Wilburys are replicating the sound and songs of the late 80s super-group, The Travelling Wilburys – five of the greatest names in rock music history, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne.
Mungo’s Hifi, The Next Men & Gorilla Tactics x-mas party, Friday 17th December
It’s the annual Gorilla Tactics Christmas party – Now having been hosted for the last 4 years this is fast becoming the Frome festive knees-up for all the family. Reggae, hiphop, party flavours for the masses.
X-mas Pop Festival: East 17, S Club Party & Wannabe The Spice Girls Show, Saturday 18th December
Calling all 90s kids! Two of the biggest bands of the decade are coming to Frome to play a special Christmas Pop Party!
Originally S Club 7, S CLUB PARTY consist of Bradley & Tina and notched up no less than a total of 4 No.1 singles, and 5 singles that hit No.2. Top hits included Bring It All Back, Don’t Stop Movin’ and Never Had A Dream Come True.
East 17 Have achieved 18 Top 20 singles and four top 10 Albums. The current line-up is made up of Terry Coldwell, Robbie Craig (Artful Dodger) and Terry Bull. Top hits include Stay Another Day, It’s Alright & Deep.
More special guests to be announced. Please note Amelia Lily will no longer be performing at this event.
Cara Dillon – Upon A Winters Night, Sunday 19th December
Frome’s very own Cara Dillon, possessed of one of the most celebrated folk voices to have come out of Ireland, will be touring her annual Christmas show ‘Upon a Winter’s Night’. The overwhelming success of previous tours cementing this magical and memorable festive experience as a firm tradition for many years.
Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band, Monday 20th December
Maddy Prior joins up once again with the Carnival Band during the Festive Season for their unique celebratory show ‘Carols & Capers’. This will guarantee to be a Christmas Party to remember.
New Years Eve Party With Sos (Abba Tribute) + Support Train To Skaville, Friday 31st December
Join us for New Year’s Eve Party with SOS – A tribute to Abba playing faithful live renditions of the timeless classic hits of Sweden’s finest export. Support on the night comes from popular local Ska & Reggae covers band Train to Skaville.
For more information, visit the Cheese & Grain website: www.cheeseandgrain.com
