Kick 'n' Rush
Comedy Skiffle Band
Kick 'n' Rush formed in 1980, but the
origins of the band began to take shape much earlier under the name of
'Maun Valley Ramblers' during the 60's, followed by 'The Shambles' in
the 70's. Their music consists of Skiffle, Comedy, Folk and Rock 'n'
Roll, with their influences stretching from Lonnie Donnegan and Woody
Guthrie, through to the Beatles.
What is Skiffle?
Skiffle was developed in the mid 1950's and
is a blend of folk songs with an up tempo Jazz and Rock rythm. The
music is happy and spontaneous and best of all, it can be played on
improvised instruments such as the wash board and tea chest bass (as
used by Kick 'n' Rush). This gave the working class a chance to start
their own bands and indeed, Skiffle groups were formed in every town
and village across Britain. At the height of the craze there where
probably more people playing Skiffle music than listening to it!
Today, refusing to accept new musical technology, Kick 'n'
Rush are still performing the greats in their own unique style, some 50
years after Skiffle's hey day.
Coming
soon to a venue near you:
Listed below is a
small selection of our performances, these bookings may be subject to
change without notice - please check ahead with the venue before making
a special journey.
"Kick'n'Rush" Gig List. 2018.
Sat.Jan.13th.
Copper Beech.
Bilsthorpe.Notts.
Sat.Jan.27th.
Heanor Conservative Club.
Heanor.Derbys.
Sat.Feb.24th.
Ashover Upper Town Social Centre
Ashover Upper Town.Derb
Sat.March.17th.
St Patricks Night.
Brown Cow.
Mansfield.Notts.
Sat.March.31st.
Griffins Head.
Papplewick.Notts.
Mon.April 2nd.
Spanish Bar.
Ilkeston.Derbys.
Sat.April 7th.
The Shoulder.
Hardstoft.Derbys.
Sat.April 14th.
White Hart.
North Scarle.
Lincolnshire.
Fri.April 20th.
Folk Festival Concert.
Mansfield Gas Board Club.
Mansfield. Notts.
Sat.April 28th.
New Cross.
Sutton in Ashfield.
May 31st - June 3rd.
Stadtfest.
Heiligenhaus.
Germany.
Sat.June 9th.
Griffins Head. 2pm-4pm.
Paplewick.
Notts.
Fri. June 15th.
Belper Steam Rally.
Denby.Derbys.
Sat.June 16th.
Woodpecker.
Mackworth.Derby.
Sun.June 17th.
Poet and Castle.
Codnor. Derbys.
Sat.July 7th.
Mansfield Folk Festival.
Rugby Club.
Mansfield.Notts.
Sat.July 28th.
Peacock.
Huthwaite. Notts.
Sat.Aug 11th.
White Lion .
Brinsley.Notts
Fri. Aug.17th.
The Coopers.
Mansfield Woodhouse.
Notts.
Fri.Aug.24th.
Heanor Conservative Club.
Heanor.Derbys.
Sat.Aug. 25th.
The Star.
Mansfield Woodhouse.
Notts.
Sun.Aug.26th.
Mellors Mews.(Micro Pub).
Nottingham Rd.
Eastwood. Notts.
Sat.Sept. 1st.
Boston Steam Rally.
Huberts Bridge.
Boston.Lincs.
Fri.Sept.7th.
Reindeer.
Mansfield.Notts.
Sat.Sept.15th.
North Muskham Village Hall.
Muskham.Notts.
Sat.Oct.27th.
Stamford Arms.
Groby. Leics.
Fri.Nov.2nd.
Apollo.
Barlborborugh.
Derbyshire.
Fri.Nov.9th
Diseworth Village Hall.
Beer Festival.
Diseworth. Derbys.
Fri. Dec.7th.
Mansfield Rugby Club.
Beer Festival.
Mansfield. Notts.
Thurs.Dec.20th.
Shireoaks Sports and Social Club.
Shireoaks.Notts.
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| Kick 'n' Rush
are...
"Just want
to say you guys were awesome last night at Shireoaks Club, what a great
night! I didn't stop laughing or singing all night. Phoebe loved the
Tambourine!!!! Looking forward to you coming back in January. xx"
Rach,
Shireoaks Club |
"Good gig
at The Bulls Head last night chaps you guys were on top form."
Paul Allen |
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