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ABOUT THE BAND
FOR YOUR PARTY
FOR YOUR PUB, CLUB or RESTAURANT
VENUES PLAYED
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BIOGRAPHY
TROUBLE at’ MILL are a three piece band from Hoghton, deep in the heart of Lancashire.
Husband and wife Graham & Bernadette Dixon are the organisers of "Gregson Lane Folk Club" and have previously played with "Lammergeier & Recycled". (Bernadette goes back even further and has played with "New Century & Pennyroyal").
The third member, of the band, bass player - Denis Wane, has spent many years as a professional musician. As well as touring the rock & jazz venues of Germany and the Middle East with "Innuendo" & Tony Thorpe’s "Gas Company" - Denis has spent many hours in the orchestra pits of Northern Theatres.
TROUBLE at’ MILL are of the opinion that a Folk Concert/Evening should be both fun & entertaining. If the audience go away with a smile on their face (they always do) then TROUBLE at’ MILL feel that they have "Done the job".
TROUBLE at MILL were proud to have Moorhouses' TROUBLE at’ MILL CHORUS SINGING ALE named after them - with the bands picture appearing on the pump clip.
TROUBLE at' MILL
TROUBLE at' MILL Are
a three piece band who play all your favourite LANCASHIRE & IRISH
songs.
THE ACCENT IS ON FUN and as well as singing along, many members of the audience end up playing along too, with instruments supplied by the band.
BERNADETTE, GRAHAM & DENIS have, between them, a wealth of experience and are the ideal entertainment for:-
PEOPLE LIKE LIVE MUSIC
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FOR YOUR PARTY
ORGANISING an
ANNIVERSARY PARTY, BIRTHDAY BASH, FAMILY GATHERING or a FUND RAISING
EVENT?
WONDERING what to do about the
ENTERTAINMENT?
Then talk to TROUBLE at' MILL
As well as performing two very entertaining "LIVE
SPOTS" we can also provide:-
WE INVOLVE ALL THE AUDIENCE - WHATEVER THEIR AGE!!
REAL LIVE MUSIC - NO BACKING
TAPES OR SEQUENCED KEYBOARDS.
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FOR YOUR PUB, CLUB or RESTAURANT
WHY NOT give your
customers / members & their friends a real treat:-
Organise
a LANCASHIRE / IRISH night with TROUBLE at' MILL
The audience will delight in singing / playing along to favourites
such as:-
THE WILD ROVER ***
UNCLE JOES MINTBALLS *** WHISKY IN THE JAR
BLACK VELVET BAND *** EEH
BY GUM BUT I'M COLD
SHE'LL BE COMING ROUND THE MOUNTAIN ***MY BROTHER
SYLVESTE
LILY THE PINK ** FIELDS OF ATHENRY *** ILKLEY MOOR BAH'T 'AT
AND MANY MORE
LANDLORD Why not take advantage of the fact that we can organise and host a FUN QUIZ as part of the proceedings. This allows you to either recoup some of your modest outlay or (better still) present the evening as a - Charity Event - donating the QUIZ / RAFFFLE proceeds to a local "Good Cause".
GOOD QUALITY LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT - FILLS VENUES
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VENUES PLAYED
TROUBLE at' MILL have played at
numerous venues, including:-
I recently heard an
interview with Colin Blunstone, during the interview he talked about some
gigs he’d been doing with Rod Argent – his first live work for
twenty-three years! It’s hard to comprehend that someone blessed with a
voice such as Blunstones, should confine his appearances to the inner
sanctums of recording studios. I recalled this interview, as I sat in the
ninth row of Darwens Library Theatre, waiting for the appearance of a folk
group whose philosophy, regarding live appearances, is the exact opposite of
C.Bs.. I’d be hard pushed to think of anyone, who can match the total
hours of ‘live stage work’ put in, over recent years, by Trouble
at’ Mill. ‘Keep Music Live’ is Grahams mantra.
This was the fist time I’d
seen Graham, Bernadette and Denis on a theatre stage and I knew from
experience that this is a very different proposition to the ‘freewheeling
atmosphere’ of pubs and clubs. From my earliest days in Skiffle and Rock
and Roll, I’ve always preferred a ‘mobile’ audience (preferably
dancing) I always find static audiences a real challenge. Graham Dixon and
Co. have no such problems, once on stage, they launched into the same act
and routines that they use in the clubs and it fit the theatre stage
perfectly. I believe that the reason for this is an interesting one.
Since the ‘folk
revival’, the folk movement, in general, has expanded and developed in
various ways that are both celebrated and frowned upon. In one of these
areas (the ground that Trouble at’ Mill now occupy) both
traditional and contemporary songs are used, together with anecdotes and
comedy routines, to form the basis of an act that fits comfortably into a
theatre format, and good front men, like Graham, can build a rapport with
the audience – which is akin to that of Music Hall.
The aforementioned love, of live music, and hundreds (probably thousands) of hours put in on stage, enabled them to both entertain and involve the audience as they cruised effortlessly through ‘Bright Lights’ - ‘A Sailors Life’ - ‘ Sylveste’ - ‘ Female Drummer’ and the well thought out ‘Uncle Joes Medley’ (a great favourite with the audience). Bernadettes voice ringing out ‘clear as a bell’ with support from Graham (usually in unison rather than harmony) and Denis’s Fender Jazz Bass laying down that ‘solid foundation’ that we all know and love, ensured a successful workmanlike performance that pleased this particular audience, they even applauded when Graham walked on stage to plug in Susan Faulkner’s guitar.
HAROLD DEARDEN (Music Critic)
Just
wanted to let you and all you visitors know that your band is excellent.
I got married 5 weeks ago, in Silverdale on 18th May 2002 and we hired
Trouble at Mill for our evening entertainment. They were absolutely
fantastic. They brought the evening alive, like they promised, and got
everyone to join in. As it was a wedding, people were circulating and
chatting, but found they couldn't resist getting up for the odd gig with
those that never left the floor! It was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves
so much, including my young nieces and nephews, who are only really into pop
music! Even they sang along to a couple and got coaxed up by the band to
play along on percussion instruments!
It really was a fab evening, so thank you Trouble at Mill for helping make
my wedding day a real day to remember. I would recommend them to anyone for
a wedding or any other function.
I have seen a lot of bands in my time and these really have the spark to
create a warming and enjoyable atmosphere, as well as providing excellent
foot-tapping music!!!!
Thanks to you all and may you continue providing us all with your music for
years to come.
Tracey. x (Entry in the Trouble at' Mill Guest Book)
Thank you for a wonderful evenings entertainment - I personally enjoyed every moment. We look forward to seeing you back some time in the future. Joan Adaway, Secretary Chorley Little Theatre
Many thanks for your wonderful
performance last Friday - shame it had to end.
Mr J McAndrew - Head Astley Park School - Chorley
Dear Graham,
At last a very big thank you to Trouble at' Mill for making our evening reception so brilliant. I was really touched that you played all the songs I wanted. Everyone has said what a great time they had and how much they enjoyed your performing and the style of music. I'm sorry it's taken so long to write, but with honeymoon and thank you letters not to mention enjoying our photographs and video the time is at a premium. However many thanks again - all good wishes
-Alyson
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
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FURTHER DETAILS
TROUBLE at' MILL use
a first class BOSE sound system that is
suitable for any size of room. However, if a more intimate atmosphere is
required, we can play without amplification.
TROUBLE at' MILL AT YOUR SERVICE
For more details,
please telephone Graham on 01254 853929.
We will be
happy to discuss your requirements - no obligation whatsoever.
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