THE BAND
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 Boba Fett who debuted in Peterborough in December that year. With Karl's reputation as a dynamic frontman typifying their 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 400 shows before things came to a natural end.
The demise left the various members at loose ends with each going their own way musically.
After dabbling in various other projects, and longing to recapture their experiences of playing live music together, the guys put their heads together regarding a new band.
The Nuggets at LiteFM, 2009: L-R: DJs Keith Dalton and Claire Todd, Spencer Hart, Martin Jewkes, Karl Martin, Scott Bearman-Brown (sitting), Karl Brown (sitting).
A breath of fresh air, The Nuggets would look solely to the sixties for inspiration, taking songs from the most colourful and creative decade in music history. 'Big' Karl M signed up, leaving the band short in one area; a keyboardist, who would be crucial in capturing the 'vibe' of the period - and so the magic of Martin Jewkes was added in early 2007.
With a live show culminating into an interactive singing and dancing extravaganza, The Nuggets have captured the hearts of punters across the region, breathing life into those sixties gems.
Live!
relive the sixties with a live band at your venue or event!
Sat 28th Nov
The Dragon
Sat 12th Dec
The Fenman
(Stanground)
NYE 31st DEC
TBC
2010
Sat 30th Jan
The Lime Tree
Sat 6th Mar
Fletton Club
Sat 3rd Apr
Deeping Stage
Sun 29th Aug
Deeping Stage, outside (5-7pm)
