A venue review
Located very close to UCLAN (University of Central Lancashire), The Wheatsheaf is easy to find.
You play on a triangular, raised section at the front of the pub, just to the left of the front doors - this was still populated by tables and chairs when we arrived, but the friendly, helpful staff soon shifted these.
There is room for 2 - 3 cars round the back, and the load in through the smokers patch then straight down the pub is relatively painless.
On stage are 2 double sockets in the back corner, so you will need plenty of extension leads.
They also have a drop down screen if you use a projector (as we do) so no need to try and put up a white backdrop.
Brian the manager is a diamond and runs the place brilliantly, and the punters in there know there is a band on and have come to party with you - we had dancers virtually from the off. They don't appreciate it too loud however!
Performing times (on a Friday night atleast) are 9.15 - 10.00 then a 15min break and back on at 10.15 - 11.00 with a shout out for last orders at ten to eleven. With a couple of encores we were all done for ten past eleven.
By the time we had packed up, Brian and his crew had got all of the punters (apart from a couple who were obviously staying for a while!) out, and the load out was absolute heaven, with no 'scuse me,' 'coming through' or 'mind the doors' whatsoever!!
Oh, and a very acceptable pint of 'Whatever!' aswell.
Love to all
Alyerpal