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Martin and the Manoeuvres

About Me

Expanding line-up formed Summer 2005, although The Manoeuvres in one form or another (see Wild Panzis, Loved Ones, Bohemian Fags, Napalm Nancy, The Sandmen, Peak District Police Dept.) have played nearly every toilet, kitchen, front room, back room, club/pub/alleyway in and around town for quite a few years now. Line-up has settled with Paul Clements on Bass and Terry Chaisty on Drums with regular shows around Manchester and the Peak District.

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Member Since: 06/09/2005
Band Website: members.lycos.co.uk/manoeuvresmusic/
Band Members: Martin Bolt-Vocals, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Lap Steel. Andrew Bolt-Acoustic, Electric and Slide Guitars, Vocals. Foxey Paul Clements-Electric Bass. Terry Chaisty-Drums, Percussion, Vocals. Thanks to Christina on Vocals and Percussion, Tony and Rick for drums, Derek on organ and Alice for her contributions. Kevin's technical prowess is much appreciated.
Influences: The Rolling Stones, Rory Gallagher, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Nikki Sudden, Dave Kusworth, The Jacobites, The Sex Pistols, Johnny Thunders, New York Dolls, Captain Beefheart, The Clash, Alex Chilton, Chas and Dave (here starts the revival!), Dave Dudley, James Burton, Jimmy Reed, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Chuck Berry, Chuck Prophet, Elvis the King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Tom Waits, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Slim Harpo, George Clinton, Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne, Del Shannon, UFO/Pete Way/Schenker, The Ramones, Free and Paul Kossoff, The Flying Burrito Bros, The Only Ones, Roy Orbison, Jonathan Richman, Dr Feelgood, Big Bros. and the Holding Company, Jimi Hendrix, The Gun Club, Joan Jett, Lee Perry, The Faces, Ronnie Wood and Laine, Ian McLagan, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Johnny and Edgar Winter, Speedy West, Waylon Jennings, Lee Hazlewood, Stax Soul and Motown, Frank Zappa, Green on Red, The Dream Syndicate, Friends of Dean Martinez, Giant Sand, Calexico, The Wild Panzis, The Loved Ones/Bohemian Fags, Napalm Nancy, The Stoops.
Sounds Like: Real, Rebel, Rabble, Rousing, Rock'n'Roll Music.
Record Label: Sticky!

My Blog

Catch-up! 20.10.09

Since the White Horse gig in Whaley Bridge we have played The Queens in New Mills (Friday 25.09.09) and returned to Ashton-under-Lyne for the annual Hurst Nook Saturday Night Knees-up on 17.10.09. Tha...
Posted by on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:24:00 GMT

Whaley Bridge White Horse 21.8.09 review with U-Tube link

Here's a link to 2 tunes from our recent gig in Whaley Bridge. We played 2 sets including a first outing for Psycho by The Sonics, thanks to Phil and Terry who sorted out the gig.Tears:- http://www.yo...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:27:00 GMT

Quality Middle of the Road Act! (Corwen 1/8/09)

Back from a great gig in Corwen North Wales. We played with 4 other bands headlined by Chilled who organised the festival. Our set was 45 mins including Blues Heart, Tramp, Tears, Jack Kerouac, Broken...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:04:00 GMT

Prestwich Carnival 21.6.09

Thanks to everybody who came along Claire, Morgan, Alice, Selina, Charlie, Joe, Luke, Martin...a good crowd made us feel welcome and we gave a good short set including Soulman, Up Around the Bend, Blu...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:20:00 GMT

The Queens New Mills 12/6/09

Back at the Queens Arms in New Mills we played 2 sets of covers and originals. Thanks to everyone who came down supporting us that's Mike, Magda, Jon, Julia, Clare and Liz thank you. A better response...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:42:00 GMT

B-u-x-t-o-n Review

We were back in the Peak District on Friday 29/5/09 at the Prince of Wales in Buxton. The Manoeuvres played a varied set with this being our first electric gig of 2009. First time airings for Soul Man...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:58:00 GMT

Church Rock No. 8 (U-Tube link)

On Wednesday 6/5/09 we were back at Hurst Nook Church in Ashton for our annual acoustic session. Andrew and myself played a selection of covers and originals giving a first outing for Soul Man, Heart ...
Posted by on Sat, 16 May 2009 04:29:00 GMT

New Pub-Rocking Dates Spring/Summer 2009

Back to the Peak District for more shows all on Friday nights and free, check up and coming shows section for details.
Posted by on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:55:00 GMT

White Horse Review 29/11/08

We were back pub-rocking at The White Horse in Whaley Bridge on Saturday 29th November. The Manoeuvres played from 9pm till gone midnight with a set of covers including new additions Up Around the Ben...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:16:00 GMT

Best of Bob Dylan AcousticFest Review

On Saturday 8th November 2008 we were back at the M19 Bar for their best of BobFest as part of Levenshulme Festival. We played One More Cup of Coffee, It Takes a lot to laugh, It takes a train to Cry,...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:25:00 GMT