Venue: The Lights
Live group/event: Open mic night - 7pm. The first 'Open Mic' night for The Lights. If you are interested in playing, call 01264 368367 or e-mail lpotter@testvalley.gov.uk to book your 15 minute slot. The bar will be open from 7pm and the evening will be compered by Shirley and Clarky from Andover Sound. Visit www.thelights.org.uk for more information.
Venue: Propaganda
Live group/event: Flaxen - Visit Flaxen's website at www.flaxen-rock.co.uk.
FRIDAY 3 APRIL 2009
Venue: The Lights
Live group/event: Andover Museum Loft Singers with Belshazzar's Feast - 7.30pm. Performing Tradition on the Move under the direction of Paul Sartin and Sarah Morgan. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Clatford Arms, Goodworth Clatford
Live group/event: Steve Carroll
Venue: The George
Live group/event: Toupe and The Have It Your Ways - Rock. From 8pm. Visit the venue's website at www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk. Visit Toupe's website at www.toupe.co.uk and the Have It Your Way's website at www.myspace.com/thiyw.
SATURDAY 4 APRIL 2009
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live group/event: Fat Cat Country - Country and western. Visit their website at www.fatcatcountry.net.
Venue: The Lights
Live group/event: Midge Ure - 7.30pm. Solo acoustic performance. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk. Visit Midge Ure's website at www.midgeure.com.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live group/event: Black Obsidian - Visit the band's website at www.myspace.com/blackobsidianrock.
Venue: Angel Inn
Live group/event: Torn Off Strips - Visit the band's website at www.tornoffstrips.com.
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live group/event: Tony Ellis Band - Visit the band's website at www.lemonrock.com/tonyellisband.
Venue: Enham Club
Live group/event: Stealer
Venue: Wykeham Club
Live group/event: The Corvettes - Live music from the classic rock 'n' roll years.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live group/event: Karaoke
SUNDAY 5 APRIL 2009
Venue: Chantry Centre
Live group/event: That's Centretainment audition - 11am-4pm - Second round of auditions for the Chantry Centre's 'That's Centretainment' talent competition. They are looking for children (5yrs+), teenagers, adults, groups and soloists to take to the stage. The semi-finals will be held on Sunday 7 June and the finals will be on Saturday 4 July. The winner will be featured at Andover Carnival on Sunday 12 July and perform at Andover's Big Festival in Vigo Road Park on Saturday 15 August and the Christmas Lights switch-on. For more details, visit www.thechantrycentre.com/centretainment.html.
Venue: Propaganda
Live group/event: Open mic night - 7.30pm-11pm - The 'I Need A Musician' Open Mic Nights are open to all singer/songwriters and musicians. They give artists the chance to perform and promote their music in front a live audience with a full professional sound rig. Either original or cover acts are more than welcome. Simply turn up on the night, or reserve a slot online, visit www.ineedamusician.co.uk - Also they offer recording for every artist direct to CD, USB stick or iPod.
Venue: Bar Seven, Swanage
Live group/event: Jon Walsh - 5pm - Jon Walsh will be appearing as the Steve Darrington Band's special guest.
MONDAY 6 APRIL 2009
Venue: Lardicake
Live group/event: Informal acoustic jam evening - All welcome. Free. Drift in any time from 8pm. This will be the seventh Andover Gig Guide acoustic night at the Lardicake. The regular musicians that will be there include Billy, Ken, Lindsay, Robin and Nick, and they invite you to bring along your acoustic guitar, harmonica, squeeze box, drum or any other "unplugged" instrument you want and join in with them. Don't be shy, it's just a bit of fun.
Venue: The Two Pigs, Pickwick, Corsham
Live group/event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - The trio play real and jazzy blues. The music starts at 9pm. Visit the venue's website at www.the2pigs.info.
TUESDAY 7 APRIL 2009
Venue: The Tawe Delta Blues Club, Swansea
Live group/event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio + Support - The trio play real and jazzy blues. The music starts at 8.30pm.
WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL 2009
Venue: Danebury Hotel
Live group/event: Candente Salsa - Salsa classes - Arrive at 7.30pm (for
with lessons for beginner and improver level dancers. Absolute beginners very welcome and no partner is required. £7. For more details, contact Tony on 07789 146955 or 01256 771608, or check their website at www.candentesalsa.co.uk.
THURSDAY 9 APRIL 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live group/event: Sofa Kings - 9pm
Venue: The George
Live group/event: Somewhere Between Here and the Stereo + Mary Spender + Lex + Matty Twigg - Acoustic event from 8pm. For more details about The George and to see their full guide, visit their website at www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
FRIDAY 10 APRIL 2009
Venue: The George
Live group/event: One Love Night - From 8pm. Dub/Reggae/Ska. Visit the venue's website at www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Anton Arms
Live group/event: Blue Sunset
Venue: The Swallow
Live group/event: Jon Walsh Blues EXPRESS - The EXPRESS format of the Jon Walsh Blues plays a different line-up, a more hard-hitting style of blues. The music starts at 9pm.
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live group/event: Black Dog - Visit the band's website at www.blackdog-band.co.uk.
SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2009
Venue: The George
Live group/event: Karrion + Biolith - From 8pm. Heavy metal. Visit the venue's website at www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live group/event: Stonepig - Visit Stonepig's website at www.stonepig.co.uk.
Venue: Railway Tavern
Live group/event: Purple Monkey
Venue: White Hart, Penton Mewsey
Live group/event: Jon Walsh Blues EXPRESS - CANCELLED
Venue: Enham Club
Live group/event: Black Dog - Visit the band's website at www.blackdog-band.co.uk.
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live group/event: Congakeyz - New in the area, the Congakeyz are a 5-piece professional band that combines soulful and funky keyboard and guitar riffs, vocals, percussion, instrument swapping and 2 drum kits to produce an energetic show that's not to be missed. Check out their website at www.congakeyz.co.uk.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live group/event: Karaoke - The Lamb is holding its fifth annual Easter beer festival between Thu 9 April - Mon 13 April, starting with 16 different beers.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live group/event: Rocksteady Roadshow - Playing your requests.
SUNDAY 12 APRIL 2009
Venue: The Globe
Live group/event: Pre-Crispystock Fundraiser - Hosted in the Globe's 'Blue Room', the aim of the day is to raise the money needed to organise all the PA and equipment to run this year's CRISPYSTOCK at the Lights (on 12 September). The doors open at midday and the line-up is as follows: 2pm ADAM STUDENT, 3pm BEN BLACK, 4pm DARYL J FORD, 5pm GREAT WALLS ACOUSTIC, 6.25pm IAN EASTON is THE WIDOWMAKER, 7.25pm ANDREW STIGGER, 8.25pm SOPHIE & MATTY TWIGG, 9.25pm AK SION, 10pm-12.30 Crispyclub with DJs PIES and ELVIS. There will be a small entrance fee on the door and donations welcome from now until the day itself. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/crispyairguitargod.
Venue: The Hobbit, Southampton
Live group/event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - The trio will be playing real and jazzy blues at The Hobbit's Blues Festival from 7.30pm.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live group/event: Andy Kennet - Rock 'n' Roll night with Andy Kennet - The Lamb is holding its fifth annual Easter beer festival between Thu 9 April - Mon 13 April, starting with 16 different beers.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live group/event: Rocksteady Roadshow - Playing your requests. With a guest appearance from Terri in FLAXEN.
Venue: The Swallow
Live group/event: Pretty Vacant - Visit Pretty Vacant's website at www.myspace.com/prettyvacantmusicuk.
MONDAY 13 APRIL 2009
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live group/event: Karaoke - Charity karaoke evening.
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2009
Venue: Danebury Hotel
Live group/event: Candente Salsa - Salsa classes - Arrive at 7.30pm (for
with lessons for beginner and improver level dancers. Absolute beginners very welcome and no partner is required. £7. For more details, contact Tony on 07789 146955 or 01256 771608, or check their website at www.candentesalsa.co.uk.
THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live group/event: Talicza Stevens, Tim Cronin and La Peculiar - Triple bill event - starting at 8pm.
Venue: The George
Live group/event: Lights Out! present: Our Time Down Here + Plagues + Headcase - 8pm. Hardcore. For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Weyhill Fairground Hall
Live group/event: Concert by David Thomas - The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents an evening of melodic, easy listening music featuring David Thomas. Tickets are available in advance at £4 each or on the door at £5 each (subject to availability). Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Ample free parking, interval refreshments. For tickets/information phone 01264 323213. Early booking is advisable. Please visit www.weyhill-eos.co.uk for further details.
FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2009
Venue: Station Hotel
Live group/event: Dirty Jokers - POSTPONED
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live group/event: Tequila Sunrise
Venue: The Cellar Bar, Bear Hotel, Devizes
Live group/event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - The trio play real and jazzy blues. The music starts at 8.30pm.
Venue: Bishop Blaize
Live group/event: Red Glory - Visit the band's website at www.myspace.com/redglory1.
Venue: Anton Arms
Live group/event: Shirley
SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2009
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live group/event: Uncle Jack - Experience Uncle Jack's "Live Jukebox" where the audience requests the tracks and the band plays them. Visit their website at www.unclejackweb.co.uk.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live group/event: Pretty Vacant - Visit their website at www.myspace.com/prettyvacantmusicuk.
Venue: Angel Inn
Live group/event: The Directors - Visit The Director's website at www.thedirectors.co.uk.
Venue: The George
Live group/event: Hattie Snooks + The Fortunate - Acoustic/folk music from 8pm. Visit the venue's website for more information at www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Clarendon Club, Tidworth
Live group/event: Barely Legal - Visit the band's website at www.legalrock.co.uk.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live group/event: Watt4 - Supported by the Rocksteady Roadshow, Watt4 is a rock covers band. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/wot4. This will be the Sarah Tolley benefit night. Sarah suffers from MS and is in need of equipment to make her home life easier. Your support would be welcome. The evening will take place in the Hayward Suite from 7.30pm till late, price £10. Contact Rob on 07879 898309.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live group/event: Karaoke
SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live group/event: Open mic night - 7.30pm-11pm - The 'I Need A Musician' Open Mic Nights are open to all singer/songwriters and musicians. They give artists the chance to perform and promote their music in front a live audience with a full professional sound rig. Either original or cover acts are more than welcome. Simply turn up on the night, or reserve a slot online, visit www.ineedamusician.co.uk - Also they offer recording for every artist direct to CD, USB stick or iPod.
MONDAY 20 APRIL 2009
Venue: Station Hotel
Live group/event: Blues jam
WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2009
Venue: Danebury Hotel
Live group/event: Candente Salsa - Salsa classes - Arrive at 7.30pm (for
with lessons for beginner and improver level dancers. Absolute beginners very welcome and no partner is required. £7. For more details, contact Tony on 07789 146955 or 01256 771608, or check their website at www.candentesalsa.co.uk.
THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2009
Venue: The George
Live group/event: Shy of the Depth + Macarga + The Comanche Cipher + Scorched Flesh - Metal music from 8pm. Visit the venue's website for more information at www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Propaganda
Live group/event: The Rhythm Thieves - Visit the band's website at www.myspace.com/therealrhythmthieves.
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live group/event: The Skore - Thursday 23 April is St George's Day and the Queen Charlotte have put together a day of fun for everyone with an all day disco, face painting, bouncy castle, sausage mash & beans for £2, finishing off with a fireworks display. Then at 8.45, a live 2-tone Ska band called THE SKORE will entertain everyone until late. Visit the band's website at www.theskore.com.
FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2009
Venue: Anton Arms
Live group/event: The Humble Bees - A busky blend of snappy soul, frizzled funk and powerful pop. Visit The Humble Bee's website at www.myspace.com/thehumblebeesband.
Venue: Cross Keys, Great Bedwyn
Live group/event: Jon Walsh - A solo acoustic blues set from Jon, starting at 8.30pm.
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live group/event: DJ Steve
Venue: Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester
Live group/event: Reload - Visit Reload's website at www.myspace.com/reloadreload.
Venue: White Hart, Whitchurch
Live group/event: Martin & Darren - Martin & Darren have been gigging around Basingstoke and North Hampshire since late 2004, playing a wide range of material from The Eagles to Oasis. They blend electric and acoustic guitar styles with two-part harmonies. Visit the duo's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Martin-Darren/40150907761.
Venue: St Mary's Church, Abbotts Ann
Live group/event: An evening of light entertainment - A concert in memory of Jill Liddell. Music ranging from classical to jazz including pieces by Gershwin, Rachmaninoff, Glen Miller etc. Tickets are £10 each (£6 for under 18s) and are available on the door or from Abbotts Ann and Clatford village shops before 21 April for £9 (and £5). A glass of wine and canapés will be served during the interval. Proceeds will go to St Mary's Church funds.
SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2009
Venue: Station Hotel
Live group/event: Flaxen - Visit Flaxen's website at www.flaxen-rock.co.uk.
Venue: Railway Tavern
Live group/event: Reload - Visit the band's website at www.myspace.com/reloadreload.
Venue: The George
Live group/event: Plastic Toys + Flyright - Alt rock music from 8pm. Visit the venue's website for more information at www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live group/event: Barely Legal - Visit the band's website at www.legalrock.co.uk.
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live group/event: Martin & Darren - Martin & Darren have been gigging around Basingstoke and North Hampshire since late 2004, playing a wide range of material from The Eagles to Oasis. They blend electric and acoustic guitar styles with two-part harmonies. Visit the duo's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Martin-Darren/40150907761.
Venue: St Mary's Church
Live group/event: Andover Choral Society's Spring Concert - 7.30pm. An evening of Nordic music. Nielson Grieg Borodin Sibelius and conducted by Peter Ford with the Anton Sinfonia. Tickets are £10 or £7.50 concession. Free admission for children under 14. Tickets available from Waterstones, Chantry Centre or on the door. For further information call 01264 773183.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live group/event: Z Factor Karaoke
SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2009
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live group/event: Poetry and music - Poetry and impro-blues, jazz and funk music supported from local musicians the "Hump".
MONDAY 27 APRIL 2009
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live group/event: Audio Induced Revolution: Musician's Night - Many artists. 8pm until late. Free entry. Fancy dress. 8pm Stigger, 8.25pm Hannah Bolsover, 8.50pm Talicza Stevens, 9.15pm Darren, 9.50pm Le Chat Noir, 10.15pm David Tucker, 10.40pm Dan Cobbold, 11.05pm Have A Go Heroes.
TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2009
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live group/event: The Lamb Session - The Lamb Sessions are informal jam evenings of like-minded musicians who enjoy a mix of folk and celtic music and song in the cosy lounge bar at the Lamb Inn. Performances range from quiet, sensitive solo pieces through to "wild and raucous all-inclusive rants". All levels are catered for; new faces and visitors are very welcome and participation is encouraged from everyone present. For more details, see www.myspace.com/thelambsession.
WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 2009
Venue: Danebury Hotel
Live group/event: Candente Salsa - Salsa classes - Arrive at 7.30pm (for
with lessons for beginner and improver level dancers. Absolute beginners very welcome and no partner is required. £7. For more details, contact Tony on 07789 146955 or 01256 771608, or check their website at www.candentesalsa.co.uk.
THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2009
Venue: The George
Live group/event: Lights Out! present: A Silent Film + Great Walls + Transcend - Indie music from 8pm. Visit the venue's website for more information at www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: The Lights
Live group/event: The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular - A tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis. Visit the show's website at www.ratpack.biz. SOLD OUT.
Venue: Propaganda
Live group/event: The Reason - Visit the band's website at www.thereason.co.uk.
