Every Thursday evening at 8pm, Live Irish Music Session with local and guest musicians. Please join in, new musicians are always welcome here.
Annual Event at The Boat Inn
The Boat Inn Jackfield
"Unspoilt by Progress"
Steeped in history circa 1740
Flooded, Festivaled and still standing Proud on the banks of the River Severn in the beautiful Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire
SMOKIN' ACES
&The Boat's Anniversary Party 2009
50's, 60's Rock, Tarantino's Pulp Fiction style at The Boat Inn on Saturday August 15th 2009 8pm. This evening we celebrate 2 years since the re-opening of The Boat and the Smokin' Aces will be here to make it an evening to remember. No charge for this entertainment it's a party night!
Thanks to the 200 people that came by to help us celebrate our 2 year anniversary since re-opening The Boat. what a great atmosphere and WOW, how good were the
Smokin' Aces! They'll be back .
(Photo Courtesy of Rob Carter/ukeventimages.com )
CHUMBAWAMBA
THE DEFINITIVE BAND THAT ROCKED THE CHARTS IN THE 90'S AND SUNG US THROUGH THE WORLD CUP CAME TO THE BOAT AND WOWED THE CROWD WITH THEIR NEW, MORE FOLK ORIENTED BUT JUST AS INSPIRING ACOUSTIC SET, VIVA LA EVOLUTION.
COINCIDING WITH THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF SALOPS' OWN, DARWIN, THE VIVA LA EVOLUTION TOUR WAS A WINNER HERE IN JACKFIELD, SHROPSHIRE. THE WEATHER WAS GREAT AND THE ATMOSPHERE ELECTRIC AS FANS CHEERED AND CLAPPED TO EVERY SONG AND EVERY CONVERSATIONAL INTERLUDE THAT BROUGHT THE CROWD AND THEIR SEATS EVER NEARER TO THE STAGE AND TO THIS STILL AMAZING GROUP OF MUSICIANS. IT WAS A PLEASURE AND AN HONOUR TO HOST THIS EVENT THANK YOU TO CHUMBAWAMBA www.chumba.com
THE GREAT FOLK GROUP,CUCKOO OAK, BRINGING WITH THEM A FIRM FAN BASE HAD A TERRIFIC SET AS ALWAYS. FILLED WITH HUMOUR, AMAZING MELODIES, A COPELLA AND INSTRUMENTAL, IT WAS A RARE TREAT FOR US TO SEE THIS LOCAL BAND ON AN OUTDOOR STAGE LOCALLY, FILLING THE JACKFIELD NIGHT AIR WITH GORGEOUS VOICES, GORGEOUS MUSIC. THANK YOU CUCKOO OAK www.cuckoooak.com
World War II Re-enactment weekend held at The Boat Inn will be on Sat/Sun September 26th and 27th 2009. The village comes alive with 1940's Dress-up! Great adventure and Live Music befitting the WWII era. Wartime menu usually consisting of Corned Beef Hash, Bubble & Squeak and Spam Fritter Rolls! This is a long standing event held in Jackfield courtesy of and THANKS to the organisers at 20th Century Revisited. www.20crevisited.co.uk
JAMES FRANKLYN, Amazing Swing singer and new life-long friend of The Boat Inn. After performing here twice on important occassions for us we hope to see much more of James Franklyn and once you've heard him sing, you'll know why!
"THE BEAT" AT THE BOAT
Thank you to Ranking Roger and The Beat for a wonderful outdoor gig and a never to be forgotten evening May 16th 2009
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2010!
WWII RESISTENCE WEEKEND JACKFIELD MAY 28TH, MAY 29TH, MAY 30 AND MAY 31ST 2010
We will be hosting the German Camp this year, Wartime Dress, Wartime Vehicles, Wartime Music, Wartime, Food and lots more interesting and educational activities. Benefit to The Royal British Legion Poppy Fund and Help for Heroes, please along and join in. (01952) 884801
(Photo Courtesy of Rob Carter/ukeventimages.com)
CHESTER RIGGON SOUL & MOTOWN
Community Event with local DJ AVON spinning Motown and Northern Soul, a few Christmas Favourites and a few
Sing a Longs too! Avon broadcasts a
fab radio show to the States, catch it!
Thank you to the Irish Session Musicians for playing tonite and helping us celebrate bringing in the the New Year.
Complimentary Light Buffet and Bubbly
Bring in the New Year with Friends and Family at a village local that's saying
Thank you to you for your support this year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!
This event sees us out of 2009, a great year for Live Music at The Boat Inn Jackfield...It's just the beginning!
Having Fun bringing in the New Year 2010!
Fun and Educational for Kids too
The Weekend raises funds for
'Help for Heroes' and 'The Poppy Appeal'
Live Band 'HEARTBEAT' playing on Bank Holiday Monday 5th April 9pm
St. Patricks Day, What a great celebration, looking forward to next year. Thank you to all who participated especially our Irish Night Musicians who played for us on St. Patricks Day this year
CHESTER RIGGON PERFORMS LIVE
AT THE COALPORT VILLAGE HALL ON SATURDAY APRIL 17TH 9PM
EASTER WEEKEND APRIL 2ND, 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL WEEKEND AND AN EASTER EGG HUNT FREE FOR THE KIDS ON SUNDAY AT 3PM AT THE BOAT INN.
'SMOKIN ACES' PERFORM LIVE AT THE BOAT ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH 6PM
JERRY & THE HATRICKS
LIVE AT THE BOAT INN
SATURDAY MARCH 20TH 9PM
HITS OF THE 50'S AND 60'S PLAYED WITH BLACK COUNTRY STYLE!
PLEASE WELCOME BACK THIS GREAT BAND TO THE BOAT HELPING US CELEBRATE MAD MARCH WEEKEND!
Details of event on the News & Events page
Special Cake made by Judy Maguire
performing
Everybody's Free/Are You Ready To Fly/Faith (in the power of love)/I Love Music
Live Outdoor Gig
TICKETS ONLY FROM THE BOAT INN
Tel: (01952) 884483
A Welcome return to the Boat Inn by this great Ska band of the 80's and NOW! With a performance from Rozalla to start the show. She will be singing live to backing tracks.
Gate 6pm, Rozalla 8pm, The Beat 9pm
(Performance Times are Approximate)
Tickets: General Admission £15.00 and VIP £25.00
(VIP tickets: VIP area under cover, waited service)
Food and Drink is available but NOT included in either ticket price.
Please ensure that you have your ticket in advance as this a secure event.
Parking at Coalport China Museum or Jackfield Tile Museum
Strictly NO PARKING at The Boat Inn.
Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday May 1st 2010 Party starts at Noon with a Hogroast
Live Singer Mackenzie at 1pm
Maypole Dancing at 2pm
DIY Magic Tent with magic kits and supervision
Fancy Dress Prize for the Best Mayday Costume is £20.00
FRIDAY AUGUST 13TH CELEBRATION OF OUR 3RD YEAR AT THE BOAT INN
Party with us at The Boat, Complimentary Buffet and Bubbly, Chester Riggon sings Motown at 6pm
ALL WELCOME
BRITISH LEGION JACKFIELD BRANCH
ANNUAL BRIC-A-BRAC WEEKEND
Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August 2010 10am to 5pm each day with the following: Saturday 28th Glenn Miller Tribute Band 'MOONLIGHT SERENADE' in the Garden Marquee at 4pm till 7pm, this is a FREE concert in aid of the Legion. Sunday 29th Hogroast Lunch served from 12 noon and Monday 30th Bottle Raffle Call 3pm.
A Great Weekend planned, & plenty of cover in case of rain!