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Friday Evening 

DUKE JOHNSON AND THE SCORCHERS
duke johnsonOver the last 20 years Duke Johnson & The Scorchers have become an institution to live music & rightfully gaining the reputation of one of the
best Rock & Roll bands in the UK.

They are not a tribute band but a shining tribute to some of the best acts and songs in the world. Fronted by “The Duke” the bands level of musicianship is unrivaled by any and their reputation has been built through being a high energetic live band playing a back catalogue unchallenged by any band, local or national.

THE STEVE DOW BLUES BAND a regular to Abbfest, making a welcome return in 2010. 

Joy Rendells new band - Sixfold -  a new Jazz/Swing outfit will be playing from 6 - 8 on the Friday. This completes Fridays line up.

  Saturday Evening

THE FAB BEATLESfab beatles
Formed in 1991 have risen through sheer hard work & dedication to be one of the most sought-after Beatles tribute bands in the world today, with concerts performed all over the UK, Europe, Middle East & the Americas.The Fab Beatles show starts with early "Hamburg" material & goes right through all the singles & album tracks to "Let It Be" & the "break-up", with a repertoire that is second to none!

The Fab Beatles pride themselves on professionalism & attention to detail & It's well documented that the Fab's sound is the closest you will ever hear to the originals.The Fab Beatles use only authentic instruments & costume & can now boast to have the very drum-kit Ringo used on The Beatles 1964 American tour no-less !The Fab Beatles are the industry's choice & considered the ultimate standard to aspire to by other acts.

"The night will be completed with an evening of reminiscing as our local DJ Dave Peters will be playing an all vinyl 60s tribute - all on 45s! making the whole evening a real 60's extravaganza! If you love the 60's you musn't miss this one!!! "

So join us for a trip down memory lane - dust down your flares and mini skirts and come dressed for the ocassion!!