THE BAND

The Nuggets are: Karl 'Big Karl' Brown (vocals); Spencer Hart (guitars); Scott Bearman-Brown (drums, vocals); Martin Jewkes (keyboards, saxophone); Karl 'Little Karl' Martin (bass, vocals).

The Nuggets were formed in early 2005 by a group of friends who each had a wealth of experience playing in successful Cambrideshire-based bands. The seeds were sown in January 1997 when Spencer Hart, Scott Bearman-Brown and Karl Brown formed the band Boba Fett who debuted at The Triangle, Peterborough in December that year. With Karl's reputation as a dynamic and endearing frontman typifying 'Boba's' lively shows, the five-piece became one of the most popular covers acts on the scene. The gigs flowed and with just two personnel changes along the way, Boba Fett thrived for five glorious years playing over 420 shows before things came to a natural end.

The demise of the band left the various members at loose ends with each going their own way musically. Spencer joined New York-signed band The Contrast while Scott joined fellow originals band Emery.

It was here that he met bassist Karl Martin and the pair forged a tight rhythm section. Shortly after, longing to recapture their experiences of playing live music together, Spencer, Scott and Karl B put their heads together regarding the formation of a new band. A breath of fresh air and unlike anything they had tackled before, The Nuggets would look solely to the sixties for inspiration, taking songs from without doubt the most colourful and creative decade in music history. Scott's Emery sidekick Karl M signed up, leaving the band short in only one area; a keyboardist, who would be crucial in capturing the vibe of many of the songs of the period. Following on from the great work of original keyboardist Gaz Lee, the magic of jazz musician Martin Jewkes was added to the mix in early 2007.

With an ever-growing repertoire and a live show which never fails to culminate in an interactive singing and dancing extravaganza with their audience, The Nuggets have captured the hearts of punters across the region, breathing life into those sixties gems.

Friday 22nd August

Peterborough Beer Festival *9.45pm*