This week

STEVE BOLTZ

Manchester born Boltz started his professional career as the guitar player for Atomic Rooster before enjoying a successful relationship playing/composing for 80’s star Paul Young.

At the personal request of Pete Townshend, Steve then accepted the gig as lead guitarist for The Who on their 1989 25th Anniversary UK and USA shows. Along the way he took in session work for industry icons such as David Bowie, Donny Osmond, John Otway, Belinda Carlisle and many more.

On Steve’s solo gigs expect to hear (as the mood takes him!) songs by Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Syd Barrett, Scott Walker and many more, along with yarns from his lifetime in Rock & Roll.

Aside from his solo gigs, Steve has joined the recently reformed Atomic Rooster embarking on a tour across both the UK and Europe. He is also passionately at work creating and recording with Dead Man's Corner, see link; Steve Boltz Bolton | Rock Raconteur

He lived the Rock & Roll life so you don’t have to!

Popshop 11th Sept 2025

The next Popshop has two incredible musicians treading the boards/persian carpet at Worldly Wicked and Wise Gallery. Please bring some cash and/or a card for donations, Steve is travelling up from Folkestone in Kent. Free pizza early doors and free entry, what’s to stop you stuffing your pockets with that spare cash? See you there?



ANDY CAINE

An acclaimed session vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, Andy’s career in music began when he was 16 years old: “I answered an ad in Melody Maker, which is what you did [in those days] to get work, and joined a band up north,” says Andy.

He moved back to London, played with various bands. Since then Andy has become a pillar of the session world, making a boatload of famous names sound even better. “I’ve never met Simon Cowell, but I’ve sang on almost every record he’s ever made,” Andy says, chuckling. 

In addition, among the vast number of chart-topping artists he’s performed with are Tina Turner, Madonna, Robbie Williams, Paul Carrack, Take That, Brian Eno, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Westlife, East 17, Boyzone, Five, and many other established acts. He has previously been one of the 4 singers on Strictly Come Dancing .