Posted in A52s, British Legion, Events, Music on Saturday January 28, 2017| Leave a Comment »
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So far, the Legion has the following live bands booked for 2017:
Posted in A52s, Music on Friday December 23, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Parwich’s own A52s latest EP is now available to download, on their Facebook page they say:
So, here is the deal…
We’ve just released an EP on iTunes and other digital media called “The Flood”. The title track of the EP tells the story of refugees running from persecution. Now we know that this issue can be complicated but a frightened child is a child who needs help; right?
Anyway in an attempt to do something, however small, to help; we’ve decided to donate all proceeds from downloads of this track before the end of the year to our good friends at Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity who will be able to do something good with it.
So please, please… get downloading, and let’s see how much we can raise. Like and share as you do so we can all see how it is going.
Over to you.
http://derbyshirerefugeesolidarity.org/
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1187452615?ls=1&app=itunes
Posted in A52s, Carnival & Recreation, Events, Music, Wakes on Wednesday June 29, 2016| Leave a Comment »
I hope our own A52s don’t mind that we have brazenly lifted the following from their Facebook page:
The band is playing on home territory this Saturday (2nd July). Parwich Wakes is starting and a week of fun is about to start!
We will be playing on The Green starting around 9pm. For one night only we will be joined by guest drummer Alex Martin. Here’s a moody promo pic so you can see just what a cool bunch we are.
Hope to see you there!
Posted in A52s, Music, Pub on Friday January 15, 2016| Leave a Comment »
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Posted in A52s on Tuesday November 24, 2015| Leave a Comment »
For those not following our local band, the A52s, on Twitter or Facebook:
Twitter doesn’t seem to want to post to FB today so… we’re on BBC Radio Derby today at 3.15pm. In our best dinner jackets and BBC accents of course!
Posted in A52s, Music, News, Out & About on Thursday November 19, 2015| 1 Comment »
Your very own Friendly Neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are launching our first album! JOY MINING MACHINERY on 21st November with a celebratory gig at Wirksworth Town Hall.
We really hope that many of you lovely Parwichians who have followed, supported and danced along with us over the past 9 years(!) will be able to joins us. Please see the link below for tickets.
TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/townhallevents
The album will be available on CD and download. Proceeds from the CD sales will go to Aquabox http://www.aquabox.org/
Posted in A52s, Music, News, Out & About on Sunday November 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Your very own Friendly Neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are launching our first album! JOY MINING MACHINERY on 21st November with a celebratory gig at Wirksworth Town Hall.
We really hope that many of you lovely Parwichians who have followed, supported and danced along with us over the past 9 years(!) will be able to joins us. Please see the link below for tickets.
TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/townhallevents
The album will be available on CD and download. Proceeds from the CD sales will go to Aquabox http://www.aquabox.org/
Posted in A52s, Music, News, Out & About on Thursday October 29, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Your very own Friendly Neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are launching our first album! JOY MINING MACHINERY on 21st November with a celebratory gig at Wirksworth Town Hall.
We really hope that many of you lovely Parwichians who have followed, supported and danced along with us over the past 9 years(!) will be able to joins us. Please see the link below for tickets.
TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/townhallevents
The album will be available on CD and download. Proceeds from the CD sales will go to Aquabox http://www.aquabox.org/
Posted in A52s, Music on Tuesday October 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »
This just appeared on the A52s Facebook page. Well done lads:
Now available on iTunes and Spotify! The A52s first single ROSELIKE. Taken from the forthcoming album Joy Mining Machinery.
Spotify
Itunes
https://itun.es/gb/tvnW-
Posted in A52s, Music, News, Out & About on Monday October 19, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Your very own Friendly Neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are launching our first album! JOY MINING MACHINERY on 21st November with a celebratory gig at Wirksworth Town Hall.
We really hope that many of you lovely Parwichians who have followed, supported and danced along with us over the past 9 years(!) will be able to joins us. Please see the link below for tickets.
TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/townhallevents
The album will be available on CD and download. Proceeds from the CD sales will go to Aquabox http://www.aquabox.org/
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Events, Music, Out & About on Saturday December 13, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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The A52s have posted information on their next gig on their Facebook Page:
The A52s plus special guest are playing an acoustic set at the Ketch, next Wednesday 19th November. All welcome.
See also the Ketch website.
Posted in A52s on Friday January 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Listen up!
Your friendly neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are playing tomorrow evening at the Miners Arms in Brassington. Please come along and join us for our first gig of 2014.
The A52s at the Miners Arms Brassington
Sat 18th Jan
From 8.30pm
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Events on Friday December 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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Posted in 2012, A52s, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday October 15, 2012| 4 Comments »
Mike H writes:
A friend of mine has a rather hair-raising hobby – his idea of a weekend jaunt is to take his microlight for a spin. A couple of weekends ago Howard decided that he was going to take off from Leicestershire and head north-west to take a look at the beautiful village of Parwich (as I keep telling him about it!). Ace photographer Mark was also on board and was able to take some interesting snaps from above. I thought you might be interested to see them…
Posted in A52s, Music, Out & About on Friday September 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Hazel B will be vying with The A52s for the title of hardest working musician in Parwich, as both are set to play multiple sets at this weekend’s opening of the Wirksworth Festival.
Catch Hazel on Saturday at the Star Disc venue (13:30), Stable Block (15:00), or Stoney Wood (19:15), or Sunday at the Wheatsheaf (12:45), Hatfield Farm (15:00) or Stoney Wood (18:30).
Catch The A52s on Saturday at the Memorial Gardens (12:45), Star Disc (15:45), Stable Block 18:00 and 19:30 (full electric set), or Sunday at Stoney Wood 20:00 (full electric set).
Posted in 2012, A52s, Music, Pikehall, Posts of Note, Y-Not on Saturday August 4, 2012| 2 Comments »
Break a leg, lads!
Update: the set was, we are happy to report, a triumph. Exclusive video to follow later this evening!
Update 2: Here’s a video of The A52s in full effect, folk-rocking the Hog & Barrel tent into a state of frenzy with their cover of The White Stripes “Seven Nation Army”.
Posted in A52s, Events, Music, Y-Not on Thursday August 2, 2012| 1 Comment »
This year the Y Not Festival will feature two Parwich artists. If you have tickets, make a note to check out their sets.
Singer songwriter Hazel B will be performing at 1.30pm on Friday 3rd August in the Hog and Barrel.
On Saturday 4th August at 7.00pm The A52s will deliver a set also in The Hog and Barrel.
Both artists hope to see you there!
Posted in A52s on Thursday March 8, 2012| 1 Comment »
We have received a request from Parwich-based acoustic folk-rock combo The A52s:
The Y Not Festival is asking people to vote for their favourite local bands to play at the festival. We would be very grateful if you would give us your support. You have to let the festival know via Facebook – emails are not counted.
Click on the link above, look for the second post down which reads “Calling all Y Notters” and add a comment. The vote is only open for 44 hours. Pass the word on to others as well – we need people power!
Thank you!
Posted in 2011, A52s, Music, Posts of Note, Y-Not on Sunday December 18, 2011| 6 Comments »
As the days have become shorter and the weather more inclement, Parwich musicians have busied themselves writing and recording music. We have permission to publish work from both The A52s and Hazel B.
Hazel B
Hazel Beddows has been writing songs since she was 13. She is currently 15 and has been a regular at local open mic sessions. The highlight of 2011 was playing on the open mic stage at the Y Not Festival…including a request to do an encore. Hazel has just completed a recording session at Meadow Farm Recording Studio – lyrics, music, voice and guitar are all by Hazel B.
Parwich.org are proud to present two of her songs. Remember where you heard them first!
Satnav:
Mountain:
The A52s
The A52s are the hardest working acoustic folk-rock band in Parwich……when they’re not discussing music trivia in the Sycamore over a pint of Double Hop whilst munching crispinoes. Check them out at www.thea52s.co.uk.
Members of The A52s playing on these recordings are: Lewis ‘Squeezebox’ Noble, Chris ‘Mando Man’ Radlett, Mike ‘Champagne’ Hughes, Chad ‘Qwibble’ Bean, Jim ‘Jet Pack’ Croft & Rob ’10 Piece’ Campbell. The sound was engineered by Stan ‘Boggie’ Dadley-Webb.
These Days:
Photograph:
Simon Cowell better watch out next Christmas!
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Events, Music on Saturday October 29, 2011| 1 Comment »
It is with some relief to us all that The A52s are now unable to play at The Legion this evening – Saturday 29th October at 8.30pm. Apparently they are all too scared of Hallowe’en.
However we have some good news! In their place, The Legion have secured at last minute the services of Dexy’s Chainsaw Massacre – another local band sounding remarkably like The A52s. They are much more scary than our familiar bunch of lads but still drink as much beer.
The band hope to see you there this Saturday evening. Be there and be scared!
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Events, Music on Friday October 28, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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Posted in A52s, Competition, Events, People, Photography on Wednesday September 7, 2011| 1 Comment »
Many thanks to Tim Yeomans for videoing last Saturday’s outstanding Strongman Competition. Tim has edited the whole three hour event down to a marvellous 10 minute film which captures the spirit of this event; the strength and determination of the competitors, the music of The A52s and the enjoyment of the crowds. Let’s hope that this event becomes a regular part of the village calendar.
Posted in A52s, Competition, Events, Music on Saturday September 3, 2011| 3 Comments »
2.30pm – Registration, Bar opens and The A52s are going to play for a half hour or so.
3/3.30pm – BBQ should be ready
3-3.15pm – Event starts. We will run through three events and then have a break for about 45 minutes
Interval – The A52s will play some more.
Then we shall re-commence with last three events.
After the events have finished and winner is announced we will draw the raffle.
The A52s will then play another slot. We have the bar until 8pm.
Event for all to try.
We have a tyre flinging event for the non competing adults and a mini tyre flinging event for the kids.
£1.00 adults and 50p for the under 14’s, each winner will win a prize
Lucy Burlinson will be face painting.
Posted in A52s, Events on Saturday June 11, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The A52s have sent us a message to say that they will be playing acoustic music during the afternoon of Saturday 11th June as part of the Hidden Gardens and Courtyards of Wirksworth event. The band will be based in the Wirksworth Community Garden near to the railway station.
The gardens will be open today and tomorrow from 12pm to 5pm. Further details can be found by clicking here.
Posted in A52s, Events on Monday May 16, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The 2011 Ashbourne Breast Cancer Walk will take place at Carsington Water this Saturday afternoon.
The ABCW website says:
Do something amazing this year and join us on the Ashbourne Breast Cancer Walk, open to walkers of all ages both men and women. Enter as a family or get together some friends from your work, college, school or community. Even get the neighbours involved, every person counts!
The starting point will be the ABCW Marquee, located in the field to the left prior to Carsington Visitor Centre leaving at 2.30pm. Therefore early arrival is recommended for all walkers. Registration is required from all walkers including children.
Click on this picture to go to the ABCW website and find out more or get registered:
As an added bonus, The A52s will be providing entertainment before and after the walk along with two other bands. Last year, it was a hoot with some very sprightly grannies throwing their shapes…..
Who knows what characters will turn up this year!
Posted in A52s, Events on Saturday March 19, 2011| 3 Comments »
The A52s would be delighted to play for you this evening , Saturday 19th March, in The Parwich Legion. The set will start around 8.30pm.
The band will be adding a slight irish tinge to their normal blend of folk and acoustic rock in honour of St. Patrick’s Day….or maybe to ease the pain of the defeat Ireland will surely receive at the hands of the England Rugby Team today!
Everyone is welcome! Admission free!
Posted in A52s, British Legion on Thursday March 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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The A52s will play a monster gig at The Miners Arms in Brassington on Saturday 29th January, starting around 8.30pm.
The band will feature their new horn section – the mighty Chad Bean on saxophone (and virtuoso recorder!).
The lads hope to see you there for some gigtastic fun!
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