JANUARY 2012

Friday 13th - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - King & Jones Acoustic duo - start 7pm - 10pm - click here for information for information about King & Jones
Wednesday 18th - One Lounge, West Didsbury - Gavin Jones & Friends - start 9.30pm
Sunday 29th - O'Neills, Didsbury Village, Manchester start 9.00pm

FEBRUARY 2012

Sunday 5th - Knutsford Wine Bar, King Street, 2-5pm - tables available 01565 750459 - www.theknutsfordwinebar.co.uk - DUO KING & JONES - click here for information about King & Jones
Sunday 12th - O'Neills, Didsbury Village, Manchester start 9.00pm
Thursday 16th - Knutsford Wine Bar, King Street, 9pm - tables available 01565 750459 - www.theknutsfordwinebar.co.uk
Friday 24th - Hogans of Hale - Free entry start at 9.30pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

2011 was a great year for the band, we had so many great gigs in the year and managed to record an 8 song studio EP, as well as release a video promo from the session, which has stood us in good stead for 2012. Matt Wolff also established himself as a top frontman when called upon to lead the band in my absence (just check out his testimonials on the band page!) and we just went from strength to strength as a professional outfit.

At the time of writing this (Jan 2nd 2012) - we already have 49 weddings and corporate parties in for 2012 (outside our usual pub and bar commitments) and 2013 has started to be booked, so if you are interested in the band, please get your enquiry in to us ASAP!! Good luck for the New Year everyone.

Gavin xx

DECEMBER 2011

Sunday 4th - O'Neills, Didsbury Village, Manchester start 9.00pm
Tuesday 27th - The Station Pub, 391 Preston Old Road, Blackburn BB2 5LW - start 9pm
NEW YEARS EVE - The Hillbark Hotel, Hill Bark, Hill Bark Rd, Wirral, Merseyside CH48 1NP, United Kingdom, Table bookings 0151 625 2400 - click here for further info and bookings

NOVEMBER 2011

Friday 4th - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - King & Jones Acoustic duo - start 5pm - 8pm - click here for information for information about King & Jones
Sunday 6th - Knutsford Wine Bar, King Street, 1-4pm - tables available 01565 750459 - www.theknutsfordwinebar.co.uk - click here for information about King & Jones
Sunday 13th - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - Hughes & Jones Piano duo - start 5-8pm
Sunday 13th - O'Neills, Didsbury Village, Manchester start 9.00pm
Wednesday 16th - One Lounge, West Didsbury - Gavin Jones & Friends - start 9.30pm
Thursday 24th - Knutsford Wine Bar, King Street, 9pm - tables available 01565 750459 - www.theknutsfordwinebar.co.uk
Saturday 26th - CANCELLED!!!! Bohemia, Castlefield, Manchester - start tbc - http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=2374577048



OCTOBER 2011

Sunday 2nd - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - Hughes & Jones Piano duo - start 5-8pm
Wednesday 5th - K2, China Town Manchester - NEW Live Music Night - start 10pm
Sunday 16th - O'Neills, Didsbury Village, Manchester start 9.00pm
Sunday 30th - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - King & Jones Acoustic duo - start 5pm - 8pm - click here for information for information about King & Jones

tbc
Wednesday tbc - One Lounge, West Didsbury - Gavin Jones & Friends - start 9.30pm

SEPTEMBER 2011

Sunday 4th - O'Neills, Didsbury Village, Manchester start 9.00pm
Sunday 11th - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - King & Jones Acoustic duo - start 5pm - 8pm - click here for information for information about King & Jones
Thurs 29th - Knutsford Wine Bar, King Street, 1-4pm - tables available 01565 750459 - www.theknutsfordwinebar.co.uk - click here for information about King & Jones


AUGUST 2011

Wednesday 10th - One Lounge, West Didsbury - Gavin Jones & Friends - start 9.30pm
Friday 12th - Hogans Bar & Restuarant, Hale - www.hogansofhale.com - start 9pm
Sunday 14th - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - King & Jones Acoustic duo - start 5pm - click here
Sunday 21st - O'Neills, Didsbury Village, Manchester start 9.00pm

JULY 2011

Friday 1st - New Bar!! - Hogans Bar & Restuarant, Hale - www.hogansofhale.com - start 9pm
Friday 8th - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - King & Jones Acoustic duo - start 7pm - click here
Sunday 10th - Knutsford Wine Bar, King Street, 1-4pm - tables available 01565 750459 - www.theknutsfordwinebar.co.uk - click here for information about King & Jones
Sunday 10th - O'Neills, Didsbury Village, Manchester start 9.00pm
Sunday 24th - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - Hughes & Jones Piano duo - start 5pm
Thursday 28th - Knutsford Wine Bar, King Street, 10pm - tables available 01565 750459 - www.theknutsfordwinebar.co.uk

JUNE 2011

Sunday 5th - CANCELLED Knutsford Wine Bar, King Street, 1-4pm - tables available 01565 750459 - www.theknutsfordwinebar.co.uk - click here for information about King & Jones
Sunday 5th - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - King & Jones Acoustic duo - start 6pm - click here for information for information about King & Jones
Wednesday 8th - One Lounge, West Didsbury - Gavin Jones & Friends - start 9.30pm
Sunday 19th - O'Neills, Didsbury Village, Manchester start 9.00pm

MAY 2011

Thursday 5th - Knutsford Wine Bar, King Street, 10pm - tables available 01565 750459 - www.theknutsfordwinebar.co.uk
Sunday 8th - Trafford Centre on the bandstand, The Orient - Hughes & Jones Piano duo - start 6pm
Sunday 15th - POSTPONED TO JUNE - Knutsford Wine Bar, King Street, 1-4pm - tables available 01565 750459 - www.theknutsfordwinebar.co.uk - click here for information about King & Jones
Sunday 22nd - O'Neills, Didsbury Village, Manchester start 9.00pm

5th November 2011
Nice People

Hello Gavin, 

Just wanted to thank you and the brilliant band for Sunday night at the Inn at Whitewell! Absolutely amazing! We are both so pleased we picked you guys and you have been very understanding and compassionate since events in March. Everything was quality on the night and the music was brilliant!

Thanks again and please pass on our thanks to the rest of the lads. Everyone has said how good you were and we will definitely pass on your details to anyone we know getting married or things like that!

All the best

Dave and Karen

17th September 2011
More Kind Words!!

Hi Gavin,

Just a quick note to thank you all for an awesome night - you totally made the day. Kenji was mega during the reception & you guys certainly raised the roof after dinner. We've had so many people asking who the band were!

Hope the journey back wasn't too painful. Look forward to catching up again
All the best James & Anna

James Nichols
Brand Manager
Vimto Soft Drinks

13th July 2011
Testimonials

Hello Gavin

I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you very much for making our wedding day as perfect as it was. Everyone in attendance commented on how excellent you all where and please pass on our thanks to the rest of the band. We had the most amazing night and it was all down to the Coolers (and actually getting married I guess!)

I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone and we will defiantly be bring friends to gigs when you have them.

Cheers

Mr & Mrs M Pierce
(4th June - Ribbyhall)

12th May 2011
Check out this latest testimonial for a Corporate Event for Hewlett Packard

“We have hired a few bands before for Corporate Events but none of them have compared to The Coolers. They were exceptional. We will be using them again in the future”

Dan Turner - Vice President, Hewlett Packard Information Security

1st May 2011
Check out this latest testimonial for a Wedding Matt Wollf did fronting the band

Dear Gavin
 
I do not have the words to describe how awesome the band were at our wedding party last sunday! They were absolutely mega and thoroughly enjoyed by absolutely everyone - especially me!! They appeared happy and pleased to be there and enjoying what they do best which made my night even more enjoyable! I didn't want it to end and I was certainly one of the last on the dance floor the dress was wrecked with sweat! The band were seriously and possibly concerningly THE best part of our big day!!! Well done for finding such talented blokes! If they ever want to use our house to practice, I would be more than accomodating! I'm sure that they noticed that I was really enjoying them...can you please say a massive thanks to them and of course to Paul too, who did an equally spot on job! It was my most favorite party ever!!
 
Do you have a CD of your covers??????
Hope to see you again somewhere soon...I really hope some of our mates het married and have you guys!
 
Amy & Christian xxxxx

24th April 2011
New Studio Tracks available!!

Our new tracks have arrived!! coupled with some video's of us in the studio!! click here to go to our music page

16th April 2011
Pictures from Joanne Fisher's Wedding

The band included saxophonist Carl Stanley that evening - it was a top night!!

The photos are by Lawson Photography - www.lawsonphotography.co.uk

5th April 2011
THE COOLERS in the studio for the first time in 8 years!!

The Coolers are today entering the studio to record some new demos at the prestigious Sankey Soap Studios in Manchester. The seesion will be video's as well so there will be new tracks and video's to see the boys in action on the next few weeks!!

6th December 2010
2010 Testimonials

2010 has been a very busy and successful year for The Coolers - here are some of the lovely words we have received from people who have booked us.

Dear Gavin

I’ve had nothing but great feedback today since being back in the office – everyone thought you guys were excellent so again, a huge thanks to you all for contributing to the success of the evening.

A few people have said they’d like to go along to future gigs of yours so if you have anything going on down this way, let me know.

Tina

Tina Chamberlain
Office Manager

Union Square Software Ltd, Nottingham, UK - December 2010

Hi Gavin

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to The Coolers for providing the entertainment for our wedding last Friday at Thornton Manor - we had a brilliant time, as did all the guests who said that the band was excellent and knew how to work the crowd.  No one else complained about how loud it was (these old people get a bit funny about things like that) but it was lovely of you to come and check if it was bothering me.

We would definitely use you at other events and would not hesitate in recommending you to friends and family.

Best

Jane & Nik Stuart - Wedding November 2010

Hi Gavin,

Just checking my emails now back from honeymoon and was going to drop you a line anyway to say thanks so much for everything. The entire day was absolutely magical from start to finish and your guys were a big part of that; Andy the DJ as well as the band.

I don't know how often you/they get asked for encores at little gigs like that, but it certainly reflects how much fun everyone had that we had people shouting at the wedding for the band to keep going! We had so many people commenting to us in person on how good the guys were as well, and several more asking for your details for future reference should they need a band!!

So a fantastic time had by all and you may have drummed up some more business through it as well! Sincerely, many thanks again for all your help!!

All the best,

Neil & Jen Kerns - Wedding October 2010

Gavin,

Both Marianne and I wanted to say a big thank-you for playing at our wedding on the 21st of August.

We both had a lovely night and very much enjoyed your voices and choices of tracks. You made a fabulous contribution to our reception.

If we can ever be of assistance with a recommendations or references please feel free to let us know.

Thanks again,

Andrew & Marianne Bailey - Wedding August 2010

26th September 2009
Gavin's Debut Album and Launch

Our Lead singer is about to release his debut album, 'Pictures in my Mind' - co-written and produced with Coolers legend Jasper Wilkinson. Roger Hughes was also involved, co-writing the anthemic track - 'You Don't Have to Ask me Why?' and also performing on their beautiful version of Elton John's 'Your Song'. The Launch evening is at Manchester 235 Casino on 15th October 2009 - email us if you wish to come.

To find out more about the album, please visit the website www.gavinjonesofficial.com

Gavin also has a facebook group to join - click here

2nd January 2009
Happy New Year

Happy New Year to everyone!!! IThe Saracens Head on NYE was amazing, so thank you to everyone who came down to see us, and thanks to Steve, Dee and team there for making it a great night for everyone concerned.

29th September 2007
The Dream is Over!! Gavin gets the last 12 but bows out gracefully

The dream is finally over, tonight the nation saw our very own Gavin get sent home by the X Factor judges. Check out the X Factro page to see eveything that has happened tonight and since. Gav on X Factor

28th June 2007
Lead Singer GAVIN gets to X-FACTOR Boot camp!!!

Our inimitable lead singer, Gavin, has qualified for this years X-Factor boot camp, having successfully navigated his auditions with messrs Cowell, Osbourne, Walsh and new judge Danni Minogue. We wish him all the best with it, and hopefully he can get through to the final 12. Look out for his audition when the show starts airing on ITV and ITV2 in August 2007!!!

14th April 2007

Wedding season is upon us, and unfortunately that means the opportunity to come and see us publically diminishes I'm afraid. We still have roughly 2 public gigs a month so its not impossible, there is just less choice.

Please check out our new pics from the Sir Alex Ferguson Charity Event we played at in March at Old Trafford. The event was a massive success, and was better than every prior year we had played there before. We took a larger band (8 piece) including female vocalist Jennie Sawdon and it seemed to do the trick, as the crowd were going wild to songs like Michael Jacksons' 'Working Day and Night' and The Zutons 'Valerie', which included celebrities from Coronation Street and the world of entertainment as well as football.

7th February 2007
UPDATE
Happy New Year everyone. I know its a bit late, but you've obviously seen the new website design, and I hope you like it.

There are some changes to the site, in terms of content. We have a section called 'What We Do' which basically answers all the questions that get regularly asked of us. There is also a link to our My Space profile, which is probably the best place to get informed of where we are playing, and there are more profiles of all the musicians we use when we gig, and not just the five who were up there before. This is to help you recognise the band if we turn up with Bryan or Tim instead of Greg or Kenji etc.

We have also completed our first promo photoshoot, which has now been uploaded - so check us out (boy band-ish or what!!!), and there will be a live shoot from our gig at OLD TRAFFORD for the Alex Ferguson Charity Benefit, that will be here from early April.

And Finally... We have the live tracks uploaded from the Charity Snow Ball we did in Dec 2006, featuring Jennie Sawdon, so definitely check them out.

14th August 2006
UPDATE
It looks like we are doing nothing at the moment, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Since May, the Wedding season has really kicked in and the band have been performing 2 - 3 and sometimes 4 weddings in a week. As result, there have been a lack of public gigs for followers and potential clients to see the band, and for this we apologise - but we are incredibly busy and we hope you understand.

We have updated a few new public dates for August below and the word is hopefully that full bands will be back at O'Sheas soon, which will help (although there will be a sound limiter).

24th March 2006
NEW VENUE - THE BLUES CLUB, GLOSSOP
We are proud to announce that we are to play at a new residency in Glossop.The venue is called The Blues Club, and it is situated next to the Glossop railway station. The venue used to be a classic live music venue in years gone by, and its a real throw back to the old style venues that used to be around, with vintage guitars on the walls and gig posters from the greats - its a real perfect place for live music.

The band will be the first of the Pro Music UK Ltd roster to play there, and the residency is being trialed by the owners for 3 months - so come down and please support us, get there for 8pm, the band starts at 9pm for 2 x 45 minute sets, and the bar is licenced till 3am.

7th March 2006
LOAF CANCELLED
Unfortunately, Friday nights at Loaf have been cancelled until further notice. From our point of view, the nights were a success but it seems the powers that be don't want the expense and did not feel comfortable charging on the door, as it wasn't in Mitchells & Butlers usual policy.

If you wish to air your views on this and give us some support, please email us at gavin@thecoolers.co.uk.

19th January 2006
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND NEW RESIDENCY
Hello, hope you all had a good one, we've really just been recovering and relaxing after the Christmas period to be honest. Gigs have taken a back seat and we're looking forward to doing it all again this year.

We are currently in the throws of learning a new type of set which will encompass songs from the new wave of bands which have hit the charts such as Hard Fi, The Killers, The White Stripes etc. and this is to be performed first for a new student night at TIGER TIGER in Leeds on Tuesday 24th January 2006. We'll see you there!

9th October 2005
RESIDENT AT LOAF EVERY MONTH
As promised, it has happened, The Coolers will be playing at Loaf at least once a Month from now, with the next date the 14th October. This Friday promises to be a cracker as the band are playing with several guest musicians which will see the band increase in size to 8 piece - for one night only - Don't miss it. Pro Music UK LTd will be booking live bands every Friday night from now on, please check the website www.livemusic4u.co.uk for confirmation of the acts playing

26th September 2005
THE NEW KINGS OF LEEDS?
Monday night, a quiet one yeah? Not if you were in Leeds, at Superclub GATECRASHER. The band played to an enthralled and packed house, staying on to shake hands and kiss babies afterwards. They will make their return on 24th October, be there or be a nonce!

28th August 2005
'THE COOLERS' UNBELIEVABLE NIGHT AT LOAF MANCHESTER
The band played the fabulous Loaf at Deansgate Locks to a packed and raucous crowd on Bank Holiday Sunday. The night was a tremendous success and the shouts for 'more' didn't end. The band will be back playing there regularly from October.

20th June 2005
'THE COOLERS' 'FEATURING JENNIE SAWDON TO PLAY FOR MARINA DALGLISH CANCER APPEAL
The Coolers and Jennie Sawdon will be playing to a star studded audience on the 24th June at Pleasington Golf Club in order to raise funds for the Marina Dalglish Cancer Appeal. The benefit is being organised in order to raise funds for the Wife of Former Liverpool Manager Kenny Dalglish's cancer charity. link to appeal website

18th May 2005
PRO MUSIC UK LTD secure contract to provide live music every Friday at Loaf, Deansgate Locks, Manchester
As mentioned previously, 'The Coolers' played at Loaf as part of a trial to test the water for Loaf as a Live Music venue on Friday nights. As the night was a resounding success, Pro Music UK Ltd the agency which Gavin and Roger run has been given the go-ahead to book bands there regularly. This would mean that 'The Coolers' will be playing t here once a month at least. Please stay posted for details.

UPDATE: The first band to play at Loaf will be Rough Hill on 1st July.

25th April 2005
The Coolers play Manchester super venue 'LOAF' on Bank Holiday Sunday
'The Coolers' are starting the live music trial at Manchester super venue 'LOAF' in Deansgate Locks on Bank Holiday Sunday. This is a move away from its roots and it is hoped that the bar will have a live band on every Friday evening in the future. LOAF is licensed till 1am that evening and the boys will be playing from 9.30pm, get there early to be sure of a good spec! It'll be a great way to cap off your all dayer - I guarantee it!!!

19th April 2005
Way Back When @ Po Na Na in Manchester
'The Coolers' played to a packed house in Manchesters' Po Na Na for the retro funk night 'Way Back When'. The boys when down a storm with the sold out crowd and have been asked to repeat their performance at the next scheduled live music evening (not every night has a band) as the featured live band. Click here for images

14th April 2005
Launch of the new website
Today sees the launch of The Coolers new website, as designed by BIG Media Design. The idea is to allow fans to find out more about the band members, establish a mailing list and to inform about future gigs. This was particularly prevalent following recent contracts securing of regular gigs in and around the manchester area.

10th March 2005
The Coolers play the World Famous Phoenix Club, Bolton
The Coolers where invited to play at the now World famous Phoenix club, in Bolton, made famous by Northern comedy sensation Peter Kaye in his Channel 4, Phoenix Nights. The occasion was a private party held for many Bolton luminaries, and the venue was appropriately branded - see The Gallery.

The band went down a storm, but the night turned sour when they where escorted off the stage by resident security - Max and Paddy for singing their own version of 'Send the Buggers back!' - lead by Kenji !!!

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