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The band in rehearsal.

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The Machine Shed Band

The Machine Shed Band are a  five piece South Cambs / Herts / Beds / Essex based  Rockblues, soul, classic 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.  
We have been rehearsing hard during the course of 2024 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',  'Ace'.  'Rolling Stones'.  'Beatles'.  'Aerosmith'.  'Prince'.  'Billy Idol'.  'BB King'.  'Clapton'. 'Creedance'. 'Van Morrison' and many more.  We can be loud or not so loud, you decide, its party time!

We do beer festivals and private parties, anniversaries etc.  If you want retro rock, blues and soul or 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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Band Members

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Bern Hainsby - Keys / Guitar / Harp

Linus Staples - Vocalist

 Counttwangular - Lead / Rhythm Guitar

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Russ Squires - Bass/vocals

Graham Michel - Drums

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Gigs

 

 

2025

February 2025

Friday 21st February:  The Vine  Waltham Cross  EN8 7AY

March 2025

Saturday 1st March:  Birchanger S.C.   CM23 5QJ 

Saturday 22nd March:  The Swan  Wheathampstead St Albans AL4 8AR

April 2025

Friday 11th April:  The Maltsters  Cheshunt  EN8 9AW

May 2025

Friday 16th May:  The Catherine Wheel  Albury  SG11 2LW

Saturday 31st May:  The Red Lion  Billericay  CM12 9AJ

June 2025

Friday 27th June:  The Vine Waltham Cross EN8 7AY

July 2025

Saturday 19th July:   The Maltsters   Cheshunt  EN8 9AW

August 2025

Saturday 16th August:   Anniversary Party   Cambridgeshire 

Saturday 23rd August:  New Inn   Roydon  Essex  CM19 5EE

September 2025

Friday 5th September:  Wagon & Horses  Cambridge CB24 6DF

Saturday 27th September:  The Red Lion  Billericay  CM12 9AJ

October 2025

Friday 17th October:  The Catherine Wheel   Albury  SG11 2LW

November 2025

Saturday 15th November:   The Swan   Wheathampstead   Herts.  AL4 8AR

Friday 21st November:   The Maltsters   Cheshunt  EN8 9AW

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Reviews

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"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.

For bookings and general enquiries please see below.  We'd love to hear from you.

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