Venue: Lardicake
Live Group/Event: Informal acoustic jam evening - All welcome. Free. Drift in any time from 8pm. This will be the fourth Andover Gig Guide acoustic night at the Lardicake and already some regular musicians are starting to appear, including Ken, Billy, Lindsay, Robin and others. Bring along your acoustic guitar, harmonica, squeeze box, drum or any other "unplugged" instrument you want and join in. Don't be shy, it's just a bit of fun.
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY 2009
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Rock Jam- with local musicians and bands - The return of this very popular annual event, where individual musicians from Andover's range of bands can all rock together. So far confirmed for this year's event include members from TORN OFF STRIPS, STONEPIG, PRETTY VACANT, TRACTOR, ACROPOLIS, THE DIRECTORS and LESS IS MORE. Interested in joining in? contact Mark for more details on 07808 823123 or s.mark.holden@hotmail.co.uk.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: Bang Bang Lulu - Ska, Northern Soul and Mod influenced beat music.
Venue: Enham Club
Live Group/Event: Black Dog - Rock covers band
WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 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 15 JANUARY 2009
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: The Prime Ministers, El Rodeo, The Vegas, Transcend - 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 Harrild - The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society's first concert of 2009 will feature a selection of melodic, easy-listening music performed by David Harrild from Bromley in Kent. Tickets are available in advance at £4 each from Mimmo in Bridge Street or on the door at £5 each, subject to availability. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. For further information, contact 01264 323213. Visit the WEOS website at www.weyhill-eos.co.uk.
SATURDAY 17 JANUARY 2009
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Owen Tromans and the Elders, with guests - For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: Jake Ward
Venue: Angel Inn
Live Group/Event: Bare Wires
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Fay Wray- Playing rock classics, a few funky tunes and maybe a couple of eyebrow raisers. Thanks to a recommendation from Shaun (BIZR), this will be their first visit to the area from their home area of Portsmouth (..and Horndean/Hayling/Waterlooville-ish). Check out the song list, videos and comments from previous gigs on their website at www.faywray.co.uk.
Venue: Enham Club
Live Group/Event: Double Whiskey- Country and Western. Presented by the Andover Rebels Country and Western club at the Enham Club with live country music on the third Saturday of every month. Licenced bar, raffle and filled rolls available. Doors open 7pm and finish approx 11.15pm. Entrance fee £3 per adult (under 14s free). Everyone is welcome. Call 01264 391937 for more information.
Venue: Clarendon Club, Tidworth
Live Group/Event: Purple Monkey - Visit Purple Monkey on Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26019904584
MONDAY 19 JANUARY 2009
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Acoustic night in the Arena- 7.30pm. FREE. Acoustic music in the arena with the following bands/artists: The Have A Go Heroes, Incredible Weapons, Ben Black, Talicza Stevens, Plus Andy Reilly.Visit www.thelights.org.uk.
WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY 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 22 JANUARY 2009
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Country Legends - 7.45pm. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk. Visit the Country Legends website at www.countrylegends.us.
SATURDAY 24 JANUARY 2009
Venue: Bishops Blaizemap
Live Group/Event: Ben Black - Visit Ben's MySpace page at www.myspace.com/benblackacoustic.
Venue: The Georgemap
Live Group/Event: The Black Hand, Angelus, Soulswitch - For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Wolversdene Clubmap
Live Group/Event: Mike Vickers - For more details about what's on at the Wolversdene, visit their website at www.wolversdeneclub.com.
Venue: The Lights, Andovermap
Live Group/Event: Who's Who - 8pm. Standing concert in the arena. Tribute to The Who. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk. Visit the Who's Who website at www.thewhotribute.com.
Venue: Angel Innmap
Live Group/Event: No Way Outwebsite
Venue: Queen Charlotte, Andovermap
Live Group/Event: Barely Legal - Rock covers band. Landlord's birthday celebration. Performance starts at 9pm. Visit Barely Legal's website at www.legalrock.co.uk.
Venue: Lamb Innmap
Live Group/Event: Karaoke
SUNDAY 25 JANUARY 2009
Venue: The Shoe Inn, Plaitfordmapout of town listing policy
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh - A solo acoustic blues set from Jon, starting at 8.30pm.
WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY 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 29 JANUARY 2009
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Lights Out! Present: Shadow Law, Ruins of Earth, Heart in Hand - For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: The Bridge Duo- 7.30pm - Presented by the Andover Music Club - Viola and Piano duo. Performing Vaughan Williams, Bridge, Clarke, Bowen, Brahms and Prokofiev.Tickets available in advance from Jackie Hutchins on 01264 323520 or on the door on the night if still available. Adults £10, Children £1. Season tickets available for £40.
FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2009
Venue: Anton Arms
Live Group/Event: Humble Bees - Playing blues, rock and soul. Music starts at 9pm.
SATURDAY 31 JANUARY 2009
Venue:John Hanson Community School
Live Group/Event:Woodfalls Concert Brass & Test Valley Brass Youth Band - An evening of well known music performed by the Woodfalls and Test Valley Brass Bands. Visit the TVB Youth Band website at www.testvalleybrass.co.uk and the Woodfalls Concert Brass website at www.woodfallsconcertbrass.com. Tickets available from 01264 324056 or on the door for £8 (adults), £6 (concessions) and family tickets are available for £20. Concert starts at 7.30pm.
Venue: Town Mills
Live Group/Event: Flaxen - Visit Flaxen's website at www.flaxen-rock.co.uk.
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Toupe, with guests - For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk. Visit Toupé's website at www.toupe.co.uk.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Nearly Dan - 7.45pm. Tribute to Steely Dan. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk. Visit Nearly Dan's website at www.nearlydan.co.uk.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Less Is More - Visit Less Is More's website at www.lessismore.me.uk.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: Stonepig - Visit Stonepig's website at www.stonepig.co.uk.
Venue: Railway Tavern
Live Group/Event: Second Time Round
Venue: Enham Club
Live Group/Event: Lynchpin - Some rock covers and original material of their own. Non-members are welcome and can pay on the door.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Karaoke
Venue: The Blue Lion, Collingbourne Ducis
Live Group/Event: Tequila Sunrise - From 7pm. All welcome.
Venue: O'Neils, Winchester
Live Group/Event: 2-day Charity Music Marathon - Featuring many bands and artists, including Wardance and Mafia - This two day charity music marathon starts at midday on Saturday (doors are open at 10am as usual) and the music will go on till after midnight then resumes again on Sunday at 11.30am and finishes at midnight. The door entrance is free, but a small donation to their chosen charities would be gratefully received - the charities are Cancer Research, Wessex Cancer Trust and Naomi House. The Sunday evening will also feature a charity auction starting around 8-8.30pm with items donated kindly by local and national businesses.
