The Machine Shed Band
The Machine Shed Band are a Cambridge based Rockblues, soul and rock’n’roll band. For the last twenty years we have been privileged to play live at venues up and down the country, including music pubs, clubs and festivals. We're also available for private parties, anniversaries, birthdays and even rock’n’roll weddings. You name it, we'll do it!
A big thank you to all the many people who came to see us until March 2020, your support is really appreciated.
So, 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' 'Faces'. 'BB King'. 'Clapton' and many more. We can be loud or not so loud, you decide, its party time!
Sadly our drummer Phil Briggs has had to retire due to ill health, but fortunately we have quickly been able to recruit in his place the vastly experienced Davey Brady.
Following the sudden departure of our vocalist we are now looking to audition an experienced vocalist.
Band Members
New Vocalist
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Robin Staal - Lead / Rhythm Guitar
Russ Squires - Bass/vocals
Gigs
2022
February 2022
Saturday 19th February: 'The Maids Head' Mildenhall Suffolk
March 2022
Saturday 5th March: 'The Flowerpot' Bedford Beds.
Friday 25th March: 'White Swan' Exning Suffolk
April 2022
Saturday 9th April: 'The Grove Club' Clacton Essex
May 2022
Sunday 1st May: 'Six Bells' Fulbourn Cambridge. Beer Festival 5 pm
Friday 6th May: 'The Crown' Sandon Essex CM2 7SH
Saturday 28th May: 'Diglea Caravan Park' Snettisham Norfolk CANCELLED
June 2022
Saturday 11th June: 'White Swan' Exning Suffolk
July 2022
Saturday 2nd July: 'The Flowerpot' Bedford Beds.
Saturday 23rd July: The White Bear' Broxbourne Herts EN10 7BN
September 2022
Saturday 10th September: 'Maids Head' Mildenhall Suffolk
Saturday 24th September: 'Diglea Caravan Park' Snettisham Norfolk
October 2022
Saturday 8th October: 'The Flowerpot' Bedford Beds.
Friday 21st October: 'The Crown' Sandon Essex CM2 7SH
November 2022
Saturday 12th November: 'The Grove Club' Clacton Essex
Saturday 26 November: 'Maids Head' Mildenhall Suffolk
December 2022
Saturday 10th December 'White Swan' Exning Suffolk
Music
Reviews
"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.
"You're excellent musicians, who play great music" Jo (Landlady) 'The Fountain' Soham Cambs. Friday 2nd November 2018.
"I liked you a lot, you're a really good band". Head of bar 'The Flowerpot' Bedford Beds. 26th October 2018.
"You're a cracking band. People were dancing and moving in all areas of the pub" Head of Bar Rose & Crown Hotel Haverhill Suffolk 5th October 2018.
"The band were awesome tonight." Darren (Landlord) 'The Globe' Clare Suffolk 29th September 2018
"I loved it. I thought it (the bands music) was great." Marilyn owner Snettisham Caravan Park Snettisham Norfolk 14th July 2018
"You're a great band; you had the whole pub rocking, great music." John Wellard (landlord) 'The White Horse', Exning Suffolk 24th April 2018
"I really like your band. I always look forward to you playing here." Gynnie (landlady), The Red Lion, Leighton Buzzard, 13th January 2018
For bookings and general enquiries please see below. We'd love to hear from you.
Phone: 0791 855 2088
