Vocal Duo, live music Stockport, Chris Statham

Looking for Entertainment? Stockport, Cheshire, Greater Manchester Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Golf Clubs, Social Clubs, Nice Pubs Book us for your Special Occasion Past and Present duo 2002-2020 Past & Present duo Chris & Mandy for the next gig 0161 430 5052 - 07811 44 73 88 christatham@btinternet.com Past and Present usually average 52 gigs a year, but since Louise moved to Dubai, that has changed.

In 2017 we did 41 (4 different Presents) plus I did 12 band gigs (2 bands).

In 2018 it was down to 22 (6 different Presents) and I did 50 band gigs (3 bands).
In 2019 I was very busy playing in 4 different bands = 76 gigs

plus only 9 Past & Present gigs with 3 different ladies.

ReWired - Rhythm & Blues Reserve - Blues Society - ex-Moody Gorillas - ex-Bridgewater Blues Band

check out gigs newsletter for what's on upcoming gigs (scroll down for the full list) No gigs for me this week New Year's Eve at the Andrew Arms Compstall with Mandy

great atmosphere, fantastic gig - video - click click Thursday 16th January - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Saturday 18th January - Acoustic Lounge Poynton SK12 1RE - 01625 874456 Blues Reserve Saturday 1st February - Dane Bank Denton M34 2EY - 336 3660 Blues Reserve Saturday 8th February - the Gardener's Arms Hyde SK14 1PR - 641 9949 ReWired Friday 14th February - the Buxton Inn Gee Cross SK14 5NG - 366 1534 Past & Presently Mandy Saturday 15th February - Poynton Workmen's Club SK12 1RG - 01625 803030 ReWired Thursday 20th February - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Saturday 22nd February - Hare & Hounds New Mills SK22 4LS - 01663 743646 ReWired Friday 28th February - Arden Arms Stockport SK1 2LX - 480 2185 Blues Reserve Thursday 5th March - the Railway Greenfield OL3 7JZ - 07711 190374 Blues Reserve Saturday 14th March - Hare & Hounds New Mills SK22 4LS - 01663 743646 Blues Reserve Thursday 19th March - Spinning Top Stockport CANCELLED Blues Society Friday 20th March - the Stock Dove Romiley CANCELLED ReWired Saturday 21st March - the Gardener's Arms Hyde CANCELLED Past & Present Friday 27th March - the Buxton Inn Gee Cross SK14 5NG - 366 1534 CANCELLED Blues Reserve Saturday 28th March - the Little B Sale M33 3ND - 969 1988 CANCELLED ReWired upcoming gigs 2020 Saturday 4th April - Waterloo & Taunton Con Club Ashton OL7 9PS ReWired Friday 10th April - the Crown Bredbury SK6 2AA - 406 6550 ReWired Saturday 11th April - the Little B Sale M33 3ND 969 1988 Blues Reserve TBC Easter Sunday 12th April 4pm - Stock Dove Romiley SK6 4DE - 494 7051 Past & Present Thursday 16th April - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Saturday 18th April - Kings Arms Wilmslow SK9 1PZ - 01625 522187 Blues Reserve Saturday 25th April - the Gardener's Arms Hyde SK14 1PR - 641 9949 Blues Reserve Friday 1st May - the Blossoms Stockport SK2 6NU - 222 4150 Blues Reserve Saturday 2nd May - Poynton Sports Club SK12 1AG - 01625 875765 ReWired Saturday 9th May - Hare & Hounds New Mills SK22 4LS - 01663 743646 Blues Reserve Sunday 10th May - the Railway Greenfield OL3 7JZ - 07711 190374 Blues Reserve Saturday 16th May - Hare & Hounds New Mills SK22 4LS - 01663 743646 ReWired Thursday 21st May - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Saturday 23rd May - the Railway Whaley Bridge SK23 7AA Blues Reserve Friday 29th May - the Blossoms Stockport SK2 6NU - 222 4150 Blues Reserve Saturday 30th May - the Gardener's Arms Hyde SK14 1PR - 641 9949 ReWired Friday 5th June - New Mills Golf Club SK22 4QE - 01663 743485 Saturday 13th June - Dane Bank Denton M34 2EY - 336 3660 ReWired Sunday 14th June - Diggle Blues Festival at the Band Club OL3 5PJ Blues Society 3-5pm Thursday 18th June - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Friday 26th June - Stock Dove Romiley SK6 4DE - 494 7051 ReWired Friday 3rd July - the Blossoms Stockport SK2 6NU - 222 4150 Blues Reserve Saturday 4th July - Poynton Sports Club SK12 1AG - 01625 875765 ReWired Saturday 11th July - the Gardener's Arms Hyde SK14 1PR - 641 9949 Blues Reserve Thursday 16th July - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Friday 24th July - Windsor Castle Marple Bridge SK6 5EJ - 427 9898 Blues Reserve Saturday 25th July - Puss In Boots Offerton SK2 6DG - 456 5200 Past & Present Saturday 1st August - the Crown Bredbury SK6 2AA - 406 6550 ReWired Friday 7th August - Stock Dove Romiley SK6 4DE - 494 7051 Blues Reserve Friday 14th August - White House Stalybridge SK15 2AG - 303 2154 Blues Reserve Saturday 15th August - Dane Bank Denton M34 2EY - 336 3660 Blues Reserve Thursday 20th August - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Saturday 22nd August - the Gardener's Arms Hyde SK14 1PR - 641 9949 Past & Present Friday 4th September - the Railway Greenfield OL3 7JZ - 07711 190374 Blues Reserve Saturday 5th September - Hare & Hounds New Mills SK22 4LS - 01663 743646 ReWired Saturday 12th September - Hare & Hounds New Mills SK22 4LS - 01663 743646 Blues Reserve Sunday 6th September - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society (Festival) Thursday 17th September - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Saturday 19th September - Acoustic Lounge Poynton cancelled - closed ReWired Friday 2nd October - Q Inn Stalybridge SK15 2AL - 303 9157 Blues Reserve Saturday 3rd October - Three Bears Hazel Grove SK7 5JH - 439 0611 Past & Present Friday 9th October - Windsor Castle Marple Bridge SK6 5EJ - 427 9898 Blues Reserve Saturday 10th October - the Gardener's Arms Hyde SK14 1PR - 641 9949 ReWired Thursday 15th October - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Saturday 17th October - the Crown Bredbury SK6 2AA - 406 6550 ReWired Friday 6th November - the Blossoms Stockport SK2 6NU - 222 4150 Blues Reserve Saturday 7th November - Kings Arms Wilmslow SK9 1PZ - 01625 522187 Blues Reserve Saturday 14th November - the Gardener's Arms Hyde SK14 1PR - 641 9949 Blues Reserve Thursday 19th November - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Saturday 5th December - Acoustic Lounge Poynton cancelled - closed Blues Reserve Saturday 12th December - Hare & Hounds New Mills SK22 4LS - 01663 743646 ReWired Thursday 17th December - Spinning Top Stockport SK4 1AA - 312 2457 Blues Society Saturday 19th December - the Gardener's Arms Hyde SK14 1PR - 641 9949 Past & Present Past and Presently Mandy were at the Hare & Hounds New Mills click the pic for a short video I Feel Lucky Proud Mary Past and Presently Kirsten were at the Bosden Farm pub Offerton Mark did a few songs too Past and Presently Kirsten were at the Three Bears Hazel Grove Past and Presently Kirsten were at the Forester Dukinfield Past and Presently Mandy were at Mellor Golf Club click the pic for a short video Past and Presently Mandy were at the Puss In Boots Offerton Past & Presently Tracey were at the Stock Dove Romiley Easter Sunday

Past and Presently Mandy were at the Three Bears Hazel Grove Kirsten was looking forward to this gig but she came down with a cold, sore throat and no voice so Mandy joined me for the first time have a listen - click Past & Presently Tracey were at the Spread Eagle Hatherlow

a great turn-out to see Tracey back with a bang Past & Presently Jamie were at the Puss In Boots Offerton Tracey lost her voice, and Danni & Kirsten were unavailable thankfully Jamie Sykes came to my rescue and was brilliant have a listen - click Past & Presently Tracey were at Poynton Workmen's Club first time with this song - click Past & Presently Tracey were at the Buxton Inn Gee Cross we tried this song as a duet - click Past & Presently Danni were at the Rising Sun Hazel Grove Danni was fabulous as usual, but no decent photos unfortunately have a listen - click Past & Presently Danni were at the Crown Bredbury have a listen - click and another - click Past & Presently Tracey were at the Gun Inn Hollingworth have a listen - click Past & Presently Kirsten were at the Spread Eagle Hatherlow Past and Present returned to my local Almond pub
Kirsten joined me for the first time, and she was fabulous have a listen to this - click and this - click Past & Presently Tracey were at the Windsor Castle you'll know Tracey from Sisters in Song, a great turn-out, lovely atmosphere here's a short video - click Past & Presently Tracey were at the Three Bears Hazel Grove another very enjoyable gig with Tracey of Sisters in Song have a listen - click and another - click Past & Presently Tracey were at the Puss In Boots Offerton

a very enjoyable first gig with Tracey of Sisters in Song have a listen clickReverbNation clickReverbNation clickReverbNation We had a happy Easter Sunday at the Stock Dove

we had a cosy night at the Windsor Castle

we had a great gig at the Spread Eagle Hatherlow Past & Presently Laura were at the Dog & Pheasant Ashton

a great night as always Past & Presently Laura were at the Three Bears Hazel Grove Past & Presently Laura were at Crown Bredbury Laura had been poorly all week, and hadn't recovered in time for this gig luckily, Danni agreed to step in Past & Presently Danni were at V.I.P. Wine Bar & Grill Bredbury (ex-Barnhouse) on New Year's Eve

Past & Presently Laura were at the Dog & Pheasant Ashton Past & Presently Laura were at the Nursery Inn Past & Presently Laura were at the Puss in Boots Offerton

Past & Presently Laura were at Crown Bredbury

Past & Presently Laura were at the Three Bears Hazel Grove

Past & Presently Laura were at the Puss in Boots Offerton

it was packed

Past & Presently Laura were at the Dog & Pheasant Ashton on Saturday 4th November celebrating Mark & Lynn & the Hughes family's 30 years at the Top Dog a great night - here's a short video - click Past & Presently Laura were at the Crown Bredbury more photos & songs here - click Laura was on holiday recently, so I asked Danni to join me for our gig at the Spread Eagle Hatherlow Romiley she did a great job, thank you Danni Have a listen to this - click - and this - click Past & Presently Laura were at the Old Pack Horse Chapel

Past & Presently Laura were at VIP Wine Bar Past & Presently Laura were at the Nursery Inn Past & Presently Laura were at the Crown Bredbury a good turn-out, and everybody loved her Past & Presently Laura were at the V.I.P. Wine Bar & Grill Bredbury (ex-Barnhouse) Past & Presently Laura were at the Penny Farthing Denton

click this link to hear Laura on ReverbNation

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A tribute to Julie

click the photo Jess has had so many offers of solo gigs that clash with Past & Present dates I'm not surprised, everyone has been very impressed with her she also has plans for a female duo - 07791 782 578

Our first gig together was at the V.I.P. Wine Bar & Grill Bredbury (ex-Barnhouse) a very nice venue a few of our friends came along and they all thought Jess was fab here's a short video clip and here's another short video clip

more songs by Jess on ReverbNation

Our next gig was at the Spread Eagle Hatherlow Romiley

another fabulous reception from our friends and regulars who've seen Past & Present many times Our 3rd gig was back at the V.I.P. Wine Bar & Grill Bredbury

a good turn-out of friends came to support us

Our 4th gig was at the Nursery Inn

my 58th time, and Jess's 1st time

Our 5th gig was for Hyde Social Group A great bunch of people, some we already knew Maza Cooke took some videos of us Jess - Dear Future Husband Chris & Jess - You Belong To Me Jess - No One Needs to Know Right Now Jess - Shout Chris & Jess - Let's Stick Together Our 6th gig was at the Dog & Pheasant Ashton

my 27th time, and Jess's 1st time

Our 7th gig was back at the V.I.P. Wine Bar & Grill Bredbury

the busiest yet, lots of our friends came along great grill, and great entertainment Our 8th gig was at the Three Bears Hazel Grove good turn-out of friends, some to hear Jess for the first time made some new friends too Past & Presently Jess had to cancel at the Crown Inn Bredbury I'm very sorry everybody ..... we can't be at the Crown tonight because Jess has been asked to sing somewhere else at the request of a dying man who wants to hear her for the last time Our 9th gig was at Charlesworth Village Music Festival the Village Club

Our 10th gig was back at the V.I.P. Wine Bar & Grill Bredbury a few more friends heard Jess for the first time and were very impressed we're back at VIP Bar Friday 18th August Our 11th gig was back at the Nursery Inn Our 12th gig was back at the Dog & Pheasant Ashton

Our 13th gig was at the Buxton Inn Gee Cross everyone was very impressed by Jess Past & Present have 2 facebook pages Thank you for your interest Chris Statham