Below are all the bands that we have either seen in or around Barnsley, apologies if your band or favourite band isn't listed below.
Please feel free to send in your recommendations or reviews of bands you have seen to the following email address lynne@barnsleyentertainment.com

I finally managed to catch up with this band after many attempts and really enjoyed them. Keith on keys was another blast from my past in six of the best towards the end of their split. There was an extra band member on the stage too which was a bonus. Well worth a look! Their set list goes something like this...

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Live and let die/ land of confusion, Cold as ice, Dakota, Where the streets have no name, Is this love, Black knight, Kayleigh, Hotel California or out in the fields,Sharp dressed man, Livin on a prayer/its my life, Rebel yell/white wedding, Mr bright side, I predict a riot, Sex on fire, You really got me/all day and all of the night, Born to run,Don’t look back in anger, Died in your arms, Sweet child o min

Alexander Edwards of Alexanders Palace is an excellent performer, always looks good and puts loads of effort into his performances. They have a very large following, especially Journey Lovers! Alex can pull off cover versions of Journey very well. They do an excellent 'Bat out of Hell' too.

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Their performance also includes songs by Bon Jovi, Free, Meatloaf, Toto, Santana, Brian Adams, Aerosmith, Stereophonics and many more, very well worth seeing.

A superb new band performing a wide range of classic pop with style and flair.

Featured artist's include Thin Lizzy, Tom Jones, Meatloaf, Pink Floyd, Robbie Williams, Aerosmith, Queen, David Lee Roth, Chris Rea, Bad Manners, Bruce Springsteen, Beatles and many more.

Bitter Suite are a nother brilliant Rock Band to watch out for. I think it was the late 70's the last time I saw these before they split. The set list included:

Queen - We Will Rock You - Tie Your Mother Down - Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back in Town - Dont Believe a Word - Emerald - & Jailbreak - Waiting For an Alibi - Gary Moore - Parissiane Walkways - I'm Walking - Led Zeppelen - Stairway To Heaven - Free - Wishing Well - Lynyrd Skynyr - Freebird - Joe Walsh - Rocky Mountain Way - ,Golden Earing - Radar Love - Deep Purple - Black Night -Bad Company - Can't Get Enough - Free - Alright Now - Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild.

Black Pearl are excellent.  The first spot is a bit heavier than the other similar bands on the circuit and the new lead singer had loads of energy!!  He came on in a Kilt which was different! He seems to laugh a lot too?  The drummer is Danny Needham, one of the best drummers I have ever seen and quite a showman. (He also plays with the Tony Martin Band).

Apart from the lead singer they have all played with the Billy Black Band and Alexanders Palace. Very entertaing they are too, their set list is as follows: Long Train Running, Boys of Summer, Feel like making love, Can't get enough of your love, With a little help from my friends, Painted Black, Wishing Well, Live n let die, You give love a bad name, Livin' on a prayer, Smooth, Best days of my life, Honky tonk woman, Keep the faith, Smoke on the Water.

He sounded like him - and looked like him (from the back anyway) and Bon Jordi really got the crowd going.

They sang all the songs you'd expect to hear from Bon Jovi, plus a few more rock songs in the second half. He did talk quite a bit though and fancies himself as a bit of a comedian! and to be honest his jokes were quite funny. On the whole they were a pretty decent band.

Formed at the beginning of 2008,The Civilians are a 100% live four piece band. Featuring ex members of Complete Madness, Revolution and The Buzztones, they recreate some of the best sounds from ska, new wave, mod and beyond.

Bands covered include: Kinks, Beatles, The Who, Undertones, Buzzcocks, Clash, The Jam, Specials, Madness, Bad Manners, Oasis, Stereophonics and more contempary acts like Artic Monkeys, Kaiser Cheifs and Fratellis. Guaranteed to get the crowd going! Enhanced by a top of the range Logic PA system and light show, these lads give it all every show and always get re-booked where ever they appear.

coAst are a hard working, four piece covers band who knock out non stop classic rock hits from the 60’s to the present day, with all three guitarists sharing lead vocals.  Their impressive diary is testament to their tight musicianship and excellent harmony vocals. 

The band covers songs by AC/DC, Deep Purple, Green Day, Oasis, Queen, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top and many more and features:
Dave Cooper – guitar, vocals – founder member of 70’s TV/chart band CHILD. More recently with function band TEACHER’S PET
Darren Scarfe – bass guitar, vocals – previously front man with Whitesnake tribute band LOVEHUNTER.
Richard Cooper – guitar, vocals.  Formerly of TEACHER’S PET.
Martin ‘Mitch’ Mitchell - Drums. Formerly of ROUGH EDGE.

This sensational  all LIVE 5 piece rock band, Features Mr Stuart Craig on lead vocals (one of the finest rock voice's on the circuit today) and accompanied by four of Yorkshires finest musicians.

This band has only been touring for eleven months and within that time firmly placed themselves as one of the strongest bands on the circuit. While touring Europe this band has supported Artistes such as Journey, Brian Adams, and Sheffield's own Arctic Monkeys

Performing brilliant versions of songs by Journey, Foreigner, Aerosmith, Gary Moore, Gun's & Roses, Free, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Thin Lizzy, and many more.....

One word - Brilliant!

Fronted by the man himself, Dee Dowling, along with Warren, Brian and Richard, this band are simply the best. The music is all live and very entertaining. Dee fronted bands like Boss and was a member of Six of the Best. Singing songs by The Jam, The Beatles, The Who, The Hollies, Manic Street Preachers, The Knack, Oasis, Police, Rod Stewart, Brian Adams, REM, Van Morrison, Whitesnake and many more.

Seeing this band is a real treat!! His keyboard solo of the Stereophonics "Handbags & Gladrags" is excellent.

Deft Leppard was formed in 2005 when musicians from 3 successful bands decided to join forces and form not only the UK's, but Europe's only Def Leppard tribute band.

Featuring a dazzling array of musical talent and stage experience, Deft Leppard can comfortably claim to be the closest you will ever get to the real thing, with 5 frontline vocals, keyboards and the sound fx reproducing every nuance of the original line-up’s live performance. Featuring top class front-man Ashley (Joe) as well as 4 other session-standard musicians, Deft Leppard is a must see act brimming with enthusiasm, experience, talent and energy.

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Diesel are four fit lads that gave very good presentation. They were very entertaining and put on an excellent show.

Singing songs: I am the One and Only, Bop Bop Baby, Could it be Magic, Relight my Fire, Beyond the Sea, Mack the Knife, You've Lost that Loving Feeling, The Heat is On, You can Leave your Hat on, Pretty Woman and Filthy Gorgeous.

Dionne Andre's Absolute 80's were worth seeing, I thought Dionne was superb on vocals and had a good backing band too.

Sang songs by Kim Wilde, The Bangles, Bananarama, Belinda Carlisle, Depesch Mode, Eurithmics, Soft Cell, Yazoo, Tiffany and many more, she also had quite a few costume changes. They seemed to put a lot of effort into their performance, really good!!!!

Done N Dusted are a new LIVE BAND and were very enjoyable to watch! With the 'FANTASTIC FEZZ' on keyboards this band were really good. It makes a real nice change to see a new band on the block. They sang different songs to the norm too which made them more interesting. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

Their set list includes Dakota, The One I Love, Teenage Kicks, Wherever You will Go (The Calling), Chasing Cars, Hindu Times, Nickleback, Feel Like Making Love, Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, End Has a Start - The Editors, Hello, Wishin' Well, Born To Be Wild, JailBreak, Local Boy, Gimme Some Lovin', My Generation, Town Called Malace, Addicted to Love, Summer of 69, Come on Feel The Noise, Boys are Back in Town. Well worth seeing again!

Colin Barber fronts the Dublin Raiders band along with John, Anth and Steve. It's party time when you go watch these and it's better if you get a few pints down ya neck!!

They have quite a following, covering songs in a "dodgy Irish accent" - by Thin Lizzy, The Proclaimers, The Pogues, Sham Rock, The Dubliners, Big Country, Rod Stewart, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Rednex and many more - These lads are crackers!!! but very entertaining!

Ex "Six of the Best" members Cliff Gills (drums) and Bobby Tough (lead guitar) along with ex "Deek the Juice" members Jonathan Johnston (bass guitar and lead vocals) and Pete Carr (guitar sax and vocals) have formed a band which are in my opinion one of the most talented and professional i've seen in ages! Looking forward to the next time!

Set list: Boys of Summer, Hotel California, Seven Bridges Road, Lyin Eyes, How Long, Baker St, Jack & Dianne, Carry On My Wayward Son, Wailkin on a thin Line, Go your own way, Sweet Home Alabama, Down Down, Gimme all your lovin, Boys are Back, Save a Horse, Radio, I Predict a Riot, Stuck in the Middle, Last to Know, Only Natural. BRILLIANT!

Envy put on a great show. 4 good looking lads, excellent presentation and good tunes! They have a film show on a screen at the back of the stage.

Singing songs by Westlife, Michael Jackson, my favourite Build me up Buttercup by the Foundations, Stepps, Tavaras and many more!!

If you're a Journey fan then you'll love "The Essential Journey" and judging by the crowd there were plenty of those!! Most of the club were up singing and the atmosphere was fantastic. The Journey Set list: Be Good To Yourself - Separate Ways - After The Fall - Stone In Love - Higher Place - Open Arms - Who's Crying Now - Lights - Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' - Escape - Faithfully - Any Way You Want It - Chain Reaction - Don't Stop Believin'. The band were excellent!

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Paul Trappett on keyboards, Joe Bartnicki on lead guitar, Warren Shaw on Drums & Lead Vocals and Neil Craddock on Bass Guitar & Lead Vocals. Well worth seeing if you love Journey!!

It was really nice to see The Executives as they were fresh and an chose an excellent choice of songs too: Jailbreak, Waiting for a girl Like you, Why can't this be Love, Here I go Again, Is this Love, Only the Young, I wanna Love Ya All night Long, Since you've been gone , She sells sanctuary, Fool for your loving, Wishing Well, Alright now, Sweet child of mine, Smoke on the water, Black night, Rosalee, Living on a prayer, Shot through the heart, Whole lotta rosie, Sweet home alabama, and Don't stop believing.

Excellent Entertainment!!!!

I found The Fantastics pretty Fantastic! These are 4 local lads with 2 members from the Incredibles Mark Munroe and Neil D'Angelo and an X Factor finalist Vince Fontayne a.k.a Kai Taylor as well as another new excellent performer Rosald Johnson, these lads are packing the clubs with young and old music fans alike! Singing songs from the motown and soul era, with new suits and shiny shoes, they are well worth going to see. One of my faves!

Their setlist goes something like this - I`ll go where the music takes me -jimmy james, More than a number - the drifters, Baby now that i`ve found you, My girl  -the temptations, A man like me - jimmy james and the vagabonds. Build me up buttercup - the foundations, I can`t help myself - the four tops, Ain`t no mountain-various artistes, Ain`t no woman - the four tops, Hold back the night - the tramps, There goes my first love - the drifters, I swear - boyz to men, Walk away renee - four tops, Love i lost - harold melvin and the bluenotes, Love train - the ojays, Kissing in the back row - the drifters Higher and Higher - jackie wilson, Reach out, northern soul medley-various artistes, First my last my everything - barry white, Something old something new - the fantastics, Dancing on the ceiling - lionel richie.

Get ya hands on ya knees an trash ya head like its 1980. Feral circus is back. This is the greatest Metallica tribute band I have ever heard. It’s always a night to remember. Feral Circus know how to rock the place.

Now they have a new lead guitarist Chris, and a new drummer Sam (who I thought was absolutely fantastic), Rick on rhythm guitar/vocals and Gaz on bass (I think this new line up is awesome). The set list is even better now they are playing more of the Metallica classics.

Every song sounded amazing and heavier than ever, I think ‘One’ was the best. But the whole set was breath taking. Can’t wait for the next gig!

Fireworx are a trio consisting of one man and two girls. These were excellent entertainment, the club was full and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

They sang a wide selection of up to date tunes and carried off the Liberty X songs very well.

Well worth seeing again.

Following the departure of Alcatraz from clubscene recently, both bass player Paul Flanaghan & guitarist John Oxley have wasted no time in putting together a new project. Both John and Paul’s musical partnership goes way back to 1986, and both felt that now was the time to do something a bit different.

With Paul’s personal connections with ‘FOREIGNER and John having just completed an arena tour of the UK with John Parr supporting ‘JOURNEY’ The concept was born, a tribute to both these amazing bands. Matt Black singer of the band ‘Stagefright’ jumped at the opportunity to get involved whilst Craig Brown from club legends ‘Teaser’ was enrolled to handle the big job of keyboards and guitar.

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Pure Silk drummer Ian Ferris completes the line-up that is expected to hit the road by mid to late December, the band are currently in talks with a number of promoters throughout the UK and across Europe. This amazing tribute show will bring to you this huge collection timeless classic songs including: ‘Waiting for a girl like you’…. ‘I want to know what love is….. ‘Cold as ice’ ‘Don’t stop believing’...‘Jukebox Hero’.... ‘Separate Ways’… any many more.

Foxx gave us a very entertaining evening. Loads of effort went into their performance and all the club were up dancing.

They covered songs by Westlife, Robbie, Beach Boys, Backstreet Boys, Blue and Five to name but a few!

Excellent!!

Set List:
TALE AS OLD AS TIME (Beauty & The Beast),  WE BUILT THIS CITY (Starship), ALWAYS (Atlantic Star), AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN (Michael McDonald)
ALL I WANNA DO (Heart), IT'S ONLY LOVE (Bryan Adams/Tina Turner), FROM THIS MOMENT (Shania & Backstreet Boys), CALL ME (Spagna), TIME OF MY LIFE (Dirty Dancing), YOUNG HEARTS (Candi Station), and many, many more....... 

I thought Harlem Nights were excellent! They were thoroughly entertaining! A really good motown threesome singing all the songs you'd expect - including Build me up Buttercup, (my fave) The Snake, My Girl etc. They also covered songs by The Temptations, Frankie Valley, Marvin Gaye, Detroit Spinners, Stylistics, Kool & The Gang and The Drifters. Band members are B.B Smith (BillyBoy), Sean "Floyd" Charles and Mike James. Well worth going to see.

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Get ready for an amazing show! With Ben on bass guitar, "Crystal" Pete on lead guitar, Christopher on drums and boy what a drummer!! and last but by no means least, Johnny on lead vocals and guitar. What a guy! Where does he get his energy from? He does an excellent impression of Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones, seeing is believing!!

This show is 100% live and a joy to watch. The set list went something like this - Elvis Ain't Dead, I Fought the Law, Brown Sugar, Substitute, Champagne Supa Nova, My Generation, Paperback Writer, Jailbreak, Start Me Up, Ruby Ruby, Pretty Vacant, You Gotta Make it Happen, Dakota, Going Underground, Painted Black, 20th Century Boy, Teenage Kicks, Jumpin Jack Flash, Down Down, Another Brick in the Wall by Pink Floyd, Twist & Shout.

You have to go and watch this band!

Heroes certainly seem to pull the crowds in. The filmshow in the background was impressive with videos of the artists who's songs they were singing playing on the screen.

They sang songs by Robbie, Elton John, Beatles and Stevie Wonder. They seem to be a firm favourite of the local clubs.

I really enjoyed HouseParty, far better than last time I saw them. Good looking frontman too!! talented guitarist.

Singing a good selection of songs: Love the one you're with, Signed sealed delivered, Sweetest feeling, Lying eyes, Hotel California, You make me feel brand new, I believe in a thing called love, Shadows medly by Ricky on guitar, Just a gigolo, Heaven must be missing an angel, Young hearts run free, Brown eye'd girl, and my fave to top it off, Build me up Buttercup.

If you're a prude then don't watch Housequake! but if you like a bit of fun then this band's hilarious!! They are without doubt the country's most risque comedy showband. They feature routines from Riverdance, Michael Jackson and The Corrs.

They also do a Kelly and Ozzy Osbourne song which is so funny. Their songs include Boyzone and Robbie Williams, plus up-to-date chart material.

Infinity were originally called Tokyo and their name comes from a Journey album's title so as you can imagine they play a fair bit of Journey which just happens to be my favourite band. They play soft rock ballads and play an excellent range of songs including Long Train Running, Girl Can't Help It, Babe, Hotel California, Who's Cryin' Now, Feel Like Makin' Love, You Give Love a Bad Name, Separate ways, Addicted to love, Don't Stop Believing, It's My Life and Run To You. Well worth seeing when they come to a club near you and now they have the Fantastic Fezz on keys so that can't be bad can it!!

The first thing that hit me was the fantastic lighting. I think it just adds to the quality of the entertainment and to add to that Jagged Edge were excellent musicians. They sang a good selection of songs including Runaway, Don't Wanna Miss a Thing, Wanted - Dead or Alive, then 3 from my fave band JOURNEY, Be good to Yourself, Anyway You Want It, and Seperate Ways. They also did Sweet Child of Mine, All Right Now and Living on a Prayer.

They have a good following and music fans love this band.

James Cannon And The Sinners are a Barnsley based 5 piece Traditional Irish Folk band with energy.  They play alot of Pogues, Dubliners, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and of course Traditional Irish Songs. James Cannon is the son of Sean Cannon out of the legendary irish folk group - THE DUBLINERS and has toured Europe with his father for the last 12 years and is now playing with is own band THE SINNERS.

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The Sinners have just completed a tour of Croatia for the St. Patrick Day Celebrations (2008) and at one Festival, they played infront of 8,000 people, also making an appearance on Craotian National Television.  'A must see', says The Barnsley Chronicle.  The band features:- drums, bass, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar and the great authentic voice of James Cannon, who is a credit to his father.'

Jonny Seven have been playing together for over 12 years and have performed hundreds of shows in that time, as well as making three albums.  They are one of the top rock bands in the North of England and have played nearly all the live music venues in Sheffield, in some cases having been re-booked over many years.

Jonny Seven plays a large range of contemporary music from vintage rock ’n roll to the latest chart material.  Recent shows have featured blues-rock, 60s and 70s R&B, punk, modern rock and blues.

Audiences have also enjoyed the acoustic version of the band, called Louisiana, which plays blues, roots and American folk music. 

You can find out more about this great band from their website at jonnyseven.com

Leeroy Johnson seems to have found his niche in the music business now! Having seen him in "Johnson" and "Hitsville" he was the youngest member of the bands and he now has a band of his very own. He crammed so many songs into his set, and he didn't speak much in the first spot, but by the second set, he had the audience eating out of his hand and everybody loved them. They were very talented too, the bass and two lead guitars were very tight and an excellent drummer too. Make sure you catch them next time they are in the area.

The set was as follows: Teenage Kicks, Honky Tonk Woman, Brown Sugar Blues, Jumping Jack Flash, I can't get no Satisfaction, My Sherona, You really got me, You're Beautiful, I fought the Law, Should I stay or should I go, What a wonderful world, Ever Fallen in love with someone, I predict a riot, Suspicious Minds, Stuck in the Middle, Swords of a thousand men, I'm a believer, Turning Japanese (do you know what that song is about)!!!! Brown eyed girl, to name just a few!!!!

The Limit are very entertaining. They are local lads and travel all over to share their talent, mainly in the holiday camps and cover a wide audience. They sing songs by Westlife, Backstreet Boys, Robbie, Ronan, Take That plus many more.

I must have seen these thirty times but still find them exciting to watch!

Live Wire are an AC/DC Tribute Band - Absolutely brilliant!! I hardly knew any of the songs but they were fantastic.

They sure got the crowd going and have a really good following of fans WOW!! If you like rock, they are a must see!!

What an excellent nights entertainment from The Mens Club!! Glyn still does his hallmark jokes and impressions (Ashley from Coronation St and the drunk in Rita, Sue and Bob Too) hilarious!! as well as a shed full of new stuff from the band too. You're always assured to have a good time watching this dance/party act. Women in particular tend to love this band. Personally I think they all just wanna take Glyn home!!!! Watch out for their version of Boom Shakalak which gets everyone up dancing and an hilarious impression of Amy Winehouse from Glyn.

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The other songs they sing include Special Brew, I believe in a thing called love, September, Shake your Tailfeather, Sweetest Feeling, "Build me up Buttercup", A little respect, Shine, Grace Kelly, Hero, Two hearts, Don't feel like dancing, Summer of 69, All right now, Going Loco Down in Acapulco, Baby Come Back, Black and Gold, Dead ringer for love and Mercy (Duffy). All in all, a very entertaining band!! One of my fave's!

Mr Chief are personally one of my favourites!! These five lads from West Yorkshire sure put on a good show.

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They played an excellent choice of songs: American Idiot, You really got me, Heard it through the grapevine, Creep (excellent version), Let her be (Hootie & the blowfish), Another brick in the wall, Hotel california, Sweet child of mine, Dead or alive, Basket case, Pinball wizzard, Don't believe a word (acoustic and rock), Crazy train, Tie your mother down, Radar love, No more tears, I just wanna make love to you, No more tears, All my life, Word up, Highway to hell, Enter the sandman, Vertigo, Whole lotta rosie, Comfortably numb and Freebird. What a nice change to see a new band with talent!

A sensational all male vocal trio. You are sure to have a party night with these guys. They carry a 3K P.A system and an excellent intelligent lighting rig and are without doubt, the most indemand male vocal harmony trio in the UK.
All three members take their turn at lead vocals as well as providing superb harmonies. A slick and dynamic show that predominantly features the fabulous music of Motown & Soul - contrasted with high energy pop. A packed dance floor and a great atmosphere are the hallmarks of any NYC gig.

Performing amazing versions of songs such as: Working My Way Back To You Babe, Lets Go Round Again, I Swear, The Love I Lost, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, I Believe, End Of The Road, When Your Looking Like That, Love Ain't Here, Anymore, Earth Wind & Fire Medley, Get Ready, Bay City Rollers, Medley, Tiger Feet, Tavares Medley, Real Thing Medley, Take That Medley

Originally formed in 1980, THE PIGGIES were the pioneers of the lookalike/ soundalike age, well before most of the current crop of Tribute Bands were even born. Through constant touring, in the UK and abroad, the band quickly gained a reputation as the most authentic 60s/ Beatles tribute in Britain, with an array of vintage instruments, flamboyant costumes and an attention to detail that, to this day, cannot be rivalled.

In 2000/2001 THE PIGGIES starred in their own production ..THE BEATLES REVOLUTION SHOW.. which ran for 17 weeks at the Folkan Theatre in Stockholm perfoming to over 50000 people. They also appeared live on Swedish national TV and radio.THE PIGGIES 'CLASSIC GROUPS OF THE 60's SHOW' takes you on magical mystery tour from Merseybeat to The Rolling Stones Hyde Park concert of 1969, taking in The Summer of Love and Flower Power along the way.

Artistes portrayed, both musically and visually include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Monkees, Cliff and The Shadows, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan and many more.

Didn't know what to expect when I went to watch Power & Soul but I was pleasantly surprised!! They sounded good, looked good and the selection of songs were pretty good too.

The set list went like this - Love the one your with (Luther Vandross), Somebody elses guy (Jocelyn Brown), Sisters are doing it for themselves (Aretha Franklin & Annie Lennox), Use it up Wear it out (Odyssey), Enough is Enough (Streisand & Donna Summer), My Guy/Jimmy Mac/ Its My Party/The Happening/Heatwave/One fine day/Can't hurry Love (Medley), Misty Blue (Dorothy Moore), also (Mary J Blige) Havn't Stopped Dancing Yet ( Gonzales), Eye To Eye Contact (Edwinn Starr), Knock On Wood (Amy Stewart), Chain Reaction (Diana Ross), Carwash/Dancing in the street/we are family/Needle in a haystack I love to love/Feels like im in love Younghearts Run Free Footsteps on the Dancefloor (Teardrops), Celebration/Dance to the Music/Love Train/Give me just a little more time/hold back the night/dont leave me this way Walkin on Sunshine. Well worth a look at!! Also the singer Linzi has a figure to die for!!!

Well if you like it loud and you love punk - then this band is well worth seeing. These are local Barnsley lads and seem to have quite a good following and their show is full on! I found them very enjoyable to watch. Here is their set-list.
Teenage kicks, Blitzkreig bop, I fought the law, 7 Nation army, Burning love. Also covers by the likes of the rolling stones, kaiser chiefs, killers, black sabbath etc
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Rio Madness are a boy/girl duo who always seems to fill a club! I must admit though, they do sing a pretty good selection of songs and she has an excellent voice.

So here are some of their songs - Sweet dreams, You raise me up, I'm still standing, 9 times out of 10, Shattered glass, Feel like a woman, Call on me, Must have been love, Living on a prayer and Gloria.

Rock Legacy are proper Solid Rock so you get your really heavy rock fans going to these gigs! I really enjoyed this LIVE band even though they do songs I don't know. These are four local lads and excellent musicians comprising of Drummer, two lead guitars and bass guitar but not forgetting Vanessa their Manager!! If you haven't seen this band you're missing a treat and must check them out.

They played songs by Thunder, Journey, The Cult, Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy and Queen, amongst many others.
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A really enjoyable night was had whilst watching this fairly new TOTALLY LIVE rock band on the club circuit. I really liked their choice of songs and am told by their fantastic drummer Christian (formerly Alcatraz) that they change their set frequently so I'm looking forward to seeing them again pretty soon.

The set list went like this - Lets get rocked, Aint Talkin Bout Love, Vertigo, Love Walked In, Crazy, Dakota, Tie Your Mother Down, Cant Stop This Thing We Started, Cant Get Enough of Your Love, Hammer to Fall,  We Will Rock You, Forever Young, Word Up,  Hush, Hard to Handle, 1 Night Love affair,  Fool for your Loving, I Want To Break Free, In These Arms, Gimme Some Lovin, Mony Mony, Sit Down, Jovi Medley and  It's My Life.

"Steeler has been on the road for over 15 years, they are currently with the Dixon Agency and do a lot of work in the North East, All Steeler dates can be found on www.malaki.org . The current lineup is, Steve Gray from Rotherham on Drums he is also band leader. An amazing drummer with a fantastic array of great powerful sounds at his finger tips and rarely misses a beat. Bass guitar, is Steve Humphreys, From the Manor in Sheffield, a true genious on the bass guitar, he also takes lead vocals on a few tracks including Eddie Van Halens Jump, and Whole Lotta Rosie. Front Man Shaun Tomlinson (Tommo) from Sheffield. The best man in the business for getting an audience on the side of the band, no matter how the audience feel, Tommos, we're from the home of football war cry alway gets a laugh even in Newcastle, and after a song he will shout "CHEER, Pretend it's new years eve and it's free beer and there is a good turn on CHEER" He can be a bit "X" rated at times but no one can take offence at this man who commands the stage. Keyboards P.C. Simon Evens, Even though Simon is no longer a Police Officer he is still announced as one it always gets a moan and a laugh, Tommo always warnes the audience, "If anyone has any drugs or illegal Cigs"..............................Simon will buy em"  Not only a great keyboard player, an excellent singer a guitarist too, his vocals on Bon Jovis "Bed of Roses" are just like the record he sings and plays and it sounds just amazing. Lead Guitar, Ken Sturt AKA Malaki (pronounced Mall-Ack-Eye) newest member of Steeler , joined 3rd March 2006. Known more for the "Malaki Roadshows" Where he does a Joe Satriani tribute show, has fitted in with the band really well and has lifted the Steeler sound to a new level. A fantastic sound and a very experienced guitarist. Towards the end of the night he does a solo bit using  digital delays where by he replicates Brian Mays BRIGHTON ROCK SOLO, never fails to amaze and impress. www.malaki.org for more details. SOUND MAN, IAN PECK, Last but not least the man that makes it all happen, one of the best sound men in the business, Ian has been with the band since the start, he single handedly controls a 10k rig and also a massive lighting rig, drives the van and gets the guys and the gear to every gig safely.Steeler have missed only 4 gigs in their time on the road, these were due to ill health."

This band is quite new to our club scene and very entertaining and I totally recommend them! I'm never really that impressed with female fronting rock bands but this band is an exception! Sharleen is young and very confident on vocals. Other band members are Mall on drums and vocals, Col on guitar and vocals and Kiko on bass and vocals.

The set list goes - Seperate Ways, Hold the line, Cold as ice, Who knew, Died in your arms, Nobody knows, Summer song, Be good to yourself, I surrender, Fool for your lovin, Left outside alone, Sweet child of mine, Dakota, Livin on a prayer, Give love a bad name, It's my life, Alone and lonely (pink), Don't stop believing, Gimmie some lovin, Summer of 69.

The ultimate in young male live party groups. Storm blast their way through hit after hit taking you through the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and present day with a very up-beat selection of sensational songs. Featuring two outstanding young and dynamic male vocalists, Storm never fail to generate a party atmosphere and a packed dance floor. An act for the most discerning client who demands and appreciates quality. Storm have worked a variety of Venues including hotels, nightclubs, clubs and holiday parks and have been booked by some of the country's leading entertainment suppliers.

Songs include - Dont Stop Me Now, Beatles Medley, You Raise Me Up, Mr Bojangles, Jacksons Medley, When Your Looking Like That,Your Song, Earth Wind And Fire Medley, Words, Shine, You To Me Are Everything, Dont Let The Sun Go Down On Me , Grace Kelly, Take That Medley, Dont Feel Like Dancing, Dancing On The Ceiling, Shake Your Tail Feather, Picture Of You, I'm Your Man, Mambo Number 5, Rollercoaster, Going Gets Tough, Uptown Girl, Spirit In The Sky

Singing tributes by the Eurhythmics, Madness, Prince, Cher and medleys to 80's Synthpop including Cher, Dolly Parton, Blondie and 80's Rock including Livin’ on a prayer, Final countdown, Sweet child of mine, Summer of 69. Also songs by Sam Brown and Annie Lennox.

"Three Men, One Show". A trio made up of members from past high calibre acts including 'The Linacres', 'Matinee' and 'Hero'. They have crafted an all new stage show combining immaculate harmonies with slick choreography and excellent lighting, this act is sure to take your venue and audience by storm."

Singing songs by Stylistics, Styx, Chicago, Eagles, Jamie Cullam, Michael Jackson, Simply Red, Lionel Richie plus many many more. Definitely worth a look!!

If you like rock music, you'll like The Tony Liddle Band. Last time I saw these they sang Suzanne, Stone in Love, Faithfully, Who's Crying Now, Separate Ways, and Don't Stop Believing and Be Good to Yourself, (Journey) Paid My Dues and Left Outside Alone (Anestasia), he also sang The Warrier, Rescue Me, Sweet Child of Mine, Juke Box Hero, Whole Lotta Rosie, and the one everyone loves to hear him sing, More than a Feeling.