Art and Soul Magazine

The first Randall Rootz event of 2010 will see Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken

perform with his band the Mysterious Wheels. 



Ranken played the inaugural Randall Rootz Festival in August 2007 when he

and Pogues whistle player Spider Stacey joined Peterborough’s Dead Rabbits

for the opening night. 



The Dead Rabbits, the UK’s only tribute band to the Pogues, performed with

the famous musicians to a sold out crowd at The Brewery Tap for the

festival, which was set up in memory of talented city percussionist Mark

Randall who sadly died in February 2007 after a battle with cancer. The

fourth Randall Rootz Festival will be held over three days in August, and

aims to raise funds and awareness for the city’s Sue Ryder Care, as well as

promoting music and diversity in Peterborough. 



Now Ranken returns to the area for the first Randall Rootz Presents event -

a series of gigs which have been organised in the run-up to this year’s

festival - at the popular music venue Voodoo Lounge, in North Street,

Stamford.



Michael Houlihan, part owner of Voodoo Lounge, Randall Rootz committee

member and whistler player with The Dead Rabbits, said, “We’re really

excited about having Andrew come to play, this time with his own band. He’s

the frontman of the Mysterious Wheels, playing blues rock with a country

twist. It was such an honour to be able to play with him in 2007 and I’m

very grateful for the connection between The Dead Rabbits, Randall Rootz and

The Pogues.” 



He added: “Make sure to watch this space as we have some very interesting

developments that involve members of The Pogues, Voodoo Lounge and Randall

Rootz Presents in the coming months.” 



Andrew Ranken and the Mysterious Wheels will play on Saturday, April 3rd,

and tickets are available at Mama Liz’s bar or by emailing

voodoolounge@mamaliz.co.uk This e-mail address is being protected from

spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve.

 

Doors open at 9pm and tickets cost £7 on the door, £5 in advance. 



For more details call Michael on 07742 000241.