Mike Sanchez at Mickleton

THIS month sees two fantastic acts returning to Mickleton RnB Club for Christmas. On Saturday, December 12, British singer, pianist and guitarist Mike Sanchez arrives with his six-piece band for more exciting and charismatic performances of rhythm & blues and rock 'n' roll in the world today. In December 2007 Mike appeared as a guest vocalist with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings at one of the most publicised musical events of the year – the Led Zeppelin reunion at London's O2 Arena, a tribute to the memory of the late Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records. Mike performed alongside such soul legends as Solomon Burke, Ben E King, Percy Sledge and Sam Moore.

Tickets are £22.50 in advance.

The following Saturday (Dec 19), The Urban Voodoo Machine are back to offera truly extraordinary evening of entertainment.

The band is a collective of shadowy, London-based, ne’er do wells, led by Norwegian born songwriter/frontman Paul-Ronney Angel. Featuring up to 12 musicians at any given time, The ‘Machine mash-up guitars, twin drummers, fiddle, trumpet, tuba, banjo, washboard, upright bass, gong, mandolin, accordion, harmonicas, saxophone, sousaphone and even empty bottles and tie racks to create their unique brand of Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues Bop’n’Stroll.

Accompanied by burlesque dancers it will be another memorable evening.

Tickets are £20 in advance, or £22 on the door.

Future Events include: January 30 – Voodoo Room. A night of Hendrix and Cream. Tickets £12 in advance, £14 on the door.

March 19 – Ben Poole plus Steve Nimmo Band. Tickets £15 in advance, £17 on the door. Box Office: Sue 01833-640854

or email: mickletonrnb@hotmail.com

Viv Hardwick