Description

Highly successful, six piece rock and folk influenced band.
They play rockin’ and toe tappin’ music.

The Blue Pig Orchestra consists of band members Mike Rolland on guitar, mandolin, harmonica, vocals and (occasionally) banjo, Jo Byrne on guitar, vocals and piano, Darren Rice on guitar and vocals, Mark Mitchell on drums and vocals and Stuart Emery on bass. The band’s newest member is Richard Curran who is on violin, viola, cello, mandolin (as well as any other stringed instrument he can get his hands on).

The ‘orchestra’ formed in 2007 and Mike and Jo have played together for over fifteen years. Mike and Jo first played together in an REM tribute band. Alongside their covers of popular songs, they started to include their own written songs into their repertoire. Their first EP is called Witches. Their second EP is From the Storm and was released last year.

Description

Here at The Gardeners Arms you'll find everything you'd expect from a traditional local pub in Thornton-Cleveleys - but with a bit of added sizzle.

Just a stone's throw from Hardhorn and Thornton, Thornton and Cleveleys, we're the perfect place to watch the footy with friends or enjoy a bit of banter over your favourite beers. We serve up a fantastic range of drinks with prices to match

118 Fleetwood Road North,

Thornton,

Lancashire,

England,

FY5 4BL.

01253 862 501