The new band in rehearsal.
The Machine Shed Band
The Machine Shed Band are a South Cambs / Herts / Beds / Essex based Rockblues, soul, pop and rock’n’roll band.
After nearly 20 years, some people who have listened to us recently have suggested this is our finest line-up, details of whom you can see below. In effect this is a ‘New Machine Shed Band’ with five of us in it now.
We have been rehearsing hard during the course of 2023 between gigs, and continue to add many new songs that reflect where we are now.
Please listen to the new renditions of the tunes. These were recorded live in rehearsal with a digital recorder in a village hall; first time takes, one after another. No over dubbing, no multi tracking, just ‘dangerously’ live. We think they’re pretty good considering the recording manner. Of course, in the future we will make proper studio recordings that leave a better statement of the band.
So, we’re back! If you were movin' and groovin' in the 60's, 70's and 80's then get out of your armchairs and come and see us; we're still playing that exciting stuff, making you feel alive and good about yourself. And if you're younger come and see us and see what you been missin'. Come and rock with us!
We as a band weren't together then, however we've been playing this music we love for a long while now. So come and listen to amongst others our versions of 'Otis Redding', 'lynyrd skynyrd', 'ZZ Top', 'Wilson Pickett'. 'Rolling Stones'. 'Beatles'. 'Aerosmith'. 'Prince'. 'Billy Idol'. 'BB King'. 'Clapton'. 'Creedance' and many more. We can be loud or not so loud, you decide, its party time!
We can do beer festivals and private parties, anniversaries etc. If you want retro rock, blues and soul, rock n’roll at your wedding/party, rather than that same old usual disco function set, check us out, send us an email or message us, we’ll have a chat and hopefully sort something out.
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Gigs
2023
November 2023
Friday 17 November: 'The Three Tuns' Finchingfield Essex
December 2023
Sunday 17th December: 'The Old Bell' Sawbridgeworth Herts 3 - 6pm
2024
January 2024
Friday 19th January: 'Pig & Falcon' St Neots Cambs.
March 2024
Friday 1st March: 'George III Hoddesdon Herts.
Saturday 15th March: 'The Catherine Wheel Albury Herts.
April 2024
Friday 12th April: 'Swan & Hedgehog' Ipswich Suffolk.
May 2024
Saturday 11th May: 'Pig & Falcon' St Neots Cambs.
June 2024
Friday 14th June: 'Swan & Hedgehog' Ipswich Suffolk.
July 2024
Saturday 13th July: Rose & Crown Woodford Green London IG 8 0UG.
Saturday 20th July: 'The Maltsters' Cheshunt Herts.
August 2024
Friday 23rd: 'The Catherine Wheel' Albury Herts.
Saturday 24th: 'The New Inn' Roydon Essex.
September 2024
Saturday 28th September: 'Bishops Stortford Social Club' Herts.
October 2024
Saturday 5th October: ' The Swan' Wheathampstead Herts.
Saturday 19th October: 'Swan & Hedgehog' Ipswich Suffolk.
November 2024
Saturday 9th November: 'The Maltsters' Cheshunt Herts.
Friday 22nd November: 'The Orange Tree' Hitchin Herts.
December 2024
Saturday 7th December: Bishops Stortford Social Club Herts.
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Reviews
"Lots of people came up to me and said how much they enjoyed you during the evening. We'd like to book you for our beer festival again next year" Mary Landlady New Inn Roydon Herts. Saturday 9th September 2023.
"You're a great little band. I'd love to have you back for a couple of gigs next year (2024). I thought you were great and so did the audience. Many people came up to me and said so during the evening and after you'd finished" Geoff Chief Steward Leigh on Sea Constitutional Club Essex. Friday 8th September 2023.
"Have you got any more dates. I'd like to have you back next year. Landlord 'The Three Tuns' Finchingfield Suffolk Saturday 22nd July 2023.
"You're a great band. Will you come back and play some more gigs". Manageress 'The White Horse' Felixstowe Suffolk Saturday 1st July 2023.
You're the best band we've had here in months. Are you booked in for any more gigs, we definitely want you here again, you were brilliant, everyone loved you. Head of bar staff "Maids Head" Mildenhall Suffolk Saturday 4th February 2023.
"Can't wait to have you back next year" (2023) Denise Landlady White Swan Exning Suffolk Saturday 10th December 2022.
"We don't normally have bands of your quality here" Bar staff White Swan Exning Suffolk Saturday 10th December 2022.
"You were amazing. The whole pub, people were telling me how good they thought you were. I can't wait for you to come back next time". Landlord The Maids Head' Mildenhall Suffolk Saturday 19th February 2022.
"Everybody thought you you were great. I had so many people come up to me and sing your praises. You were far better than I'd led many of them to believe, so they had a (jokey) go at me". Leslie, wife of the birthday man. 5th December 2021.
"A really good night". Landlady, 'The Flowerpot Bedford Beds. 4th October 2019.
" What a great evening. Everyone had a great time". Darren Landlord 'The Globe' Clare Suffolk Saturday 21st September 2019.
"You're a brilliant band. Can't wait to have you back again" Sharon Landlady White Swan Exning Suffolk Friday 26th April 2019.
“I thought you went down really well and there was all good feedback, so would love to have you back. Could you do our summer festival"? Brendan Sothcott Organizer Chappel Beer Festival Friday 1st March 2019.
"You're a great band. You just seem to get better and better. Thank you for making my birthday such a great success" (Private Party) John Wellard (Landlord) White Horse Exning Suffolk. Saturday 26 January 2019.
For bookings and general enquiries please see below. We'd love to hear from you.
Phone: 0791 855 2088