Venue: Lardicake
Live Group/Event: Informal acoustic jam night- All welcome. Free. Drift in any time from 8pm. This will be the third of the Andover Gig Guide's acoustic nights in the Lardicake and already some regular guitarists are starting to appear, including Ken, Billy, Lindsay and others. It's all about the music, simply turn up on the night and play. Bring along your acoustic guitar, harmonica, squeeze box, drum or any other unplugged instrument you want and/or your voice and join in. Don't be shy, it's just a bit of fun and there's no amps or microphones.
WEDNESDAY 03 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: Danebury Hotel
Live Group/Event: Candente Salsa - Salsa classes every Wednesday eveningArrive 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 04 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: Andy Foster
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: AK (Sion), Lex, The Have A Go Heroes- Acoustic. Doors open at 7pm. Entry £3. For more details about The George Venue and their gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
FRIDAY 05 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: Anton Arms
Live Group/Event: Less Is More
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: DC18
SATURDAY 06 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: St Mary's Church
Live Group/Event: Andover Choral Society's Christmas Concert7.30pm. Ticket prices £10 and £7.50, available from Waterstone's bookstore in Andover or on the door. The programme includes Benjamin Britten's St Nicholas and Vaughan William's Fantasia. For more information, contact 01264 354305.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Test Valley Brass Band in the Arena10.30am & 1.30pm.
Venue: Borough Arms
Live Group/Event: Less Is More
Venue: Enham Club
Live Group/Event: Red Glory
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: Jaxstax
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Torn Off Strips
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Decades Night- DJs playing the best hits from the last 50 years. Doors open at 8pm. Entry £2. For more details about The George Venue and their gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Kings Arms, Whitchurch
Live Group/Event: The Have A Go Heroes
SUNDAY 07 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: The Globe (The Blue Room)
Live Group/Event: Acoustic all-dayer- This all day event is FREE entry and the doors open at 12pm (midday) with the first act on at 1.15pm. The event is in aid of the Help 4 Heroes Charity who raise money for our injured servicemen and women. Here's the line-up: 1.15pm RICHIE MADISUN plus guests (this will be Richie's last gig, so don't miss it!), 2pm MATT CARROTT, 2.45pm DEAN and LAURA, 3.30pm DARYL J FORD, 4.15 TALICZA STEVENS, 5pm THE HAVE A GO HEROES, 5.45pm ADAM TAYLOR (Swedish Student), 6.30pm IAN EASTON, 7.15pm PLUS ANDY REILLY, 8pm TONY MURRAY (Troggs), 8.45pm SOMEWHERE BETWEEN HERE AND THE STEREO, 9.30pm IN DARKLIGHT.
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: Open Mic Night - 8.30pm-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 - 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.
WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: Danebury Hotel
Live Group/Event: Candente Salsa - Salsa classes every Wednesday eveningArrive 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 11 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: Less Is More
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Driven By Devils, Soul Corruption, Saqqara- Metal. Doors 7pm. £4 entry. For more details about The George Venue and their gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: The Chicago Blues Brothers 7.45pm. SOLD OUT. Backed by an 8 piece band, this two hour show will feature music from the Blues Brothers, plus Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Cab Calloway. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: The Shapes, Sniper - Punk. Doors 8pm. £4 entry. For more details about The George Venue and their gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: Tim Cronin
Venue: The Swan, Woolston, Southampton
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh Blues Band
SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Saxophonist Nick Barwick in the Arena12.30-1.30pm. Visit www.thelights.org.uk
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Andover Light Orchestra Christmas Concert7.30pm. Celebrate Christmas with the Orchestra with singalong carols and audience participation. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Pretty Vacant
Venue: Angel Inn
Live Group/Event: Stonepig - Get there early (8.15pm-ish) as MORPHINE will be opening up the night with their first ever live performance before Stonepig take to the stage... floor... for their 50TH GIG!. Stonepig's website has full details of their tour: www.stonepig.co.uk. This gig will be during the Angel's Beer Festival Weekend that runs from 12-14 December. Details of the beers available can be found on the news page of the North Hampshire CAMRA website.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: Squinty McGintys- Irish folk band.
Venue: Bishops Blaize Inn
Live Group/Event: Matron- Performing a selection of The Jam, The Police, The Who and The Specials.
Venue: Railway Tavern
Live Group/Event: Flaxen
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Mavis Grind
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Test Valley Brass Band - 7pm - Christmas Concert.Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk
Venue: Boscombe Down Recreation Club, Amesbury
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh Blues Band
TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Experimental music night in the Arena7pm - No musical experience required. Bring something percussive, melodic or bring your voice.Visit www.thelights.org.uk
WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: Danebury Hotel
Live Group/Event: Candente Salsa - Salsa classes every Wednesday eveningArrive 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 18 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Gareth Pearson7.45pm. Guitarist who has toured with Tommy Emmanuel and Jan Akkerman, whose influences include Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Merle Travis and Jerry Reed. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk
Venue: Fairground Hall, Weyhill
Live Group/Event: The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents the Christmas Concert featuring Jean Martyn
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: Stonepig
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Go Vegas, Plus Andy Reilly, Jet Pilot Audio- Pop Punk. For more details about The George Venue and their gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: Party Animalz- In the Hayward Suite. Youth Party, £5 ticket. Contact 07879 898309. A party band with a set consisting of songs from the 60s to the 70s. Anything from Rod Stewart, The Sweet, Mud, Queen, The Bay City Rollers, Alvin Stardust, The Kinks, Beatles and Elvis.
Venue: The Crown, Ludgershall
Live Group/Event: Bizr
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: DJ Steve
Venue: Tally Ho!, Broughton
Live Group/Event: Mavis Grind- Mavis Grind's Christmas Party at the Tally
Venue: The Star, Bentworth
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh Blues Band
SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Churches Together in the Arena11am-12pm
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: The No.1 Christmas Show- SOLD OUT - 7.45pm. The very best of Christmas hits from the last 50 years, performed by a group of talented singers and musicians. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Stonepig
Venue: Railway Tavern
Live Group/Event: The Directors
Venue: Anton Arms
Live Group/Event: Torn Off Strips
Venue: Angel Inn
Live Group/Event: Frottage
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: Steven Collazo - Motown and soul classics
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live Group/Event: Funkline
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Moonhead and guests- Comedy. For more details about The George Venue and their gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Karaoke
Venue: Enham Club
Live Group/Event: Danny Rivers- Traditional country music. Entrance fee £3 each (under 14s free). Music starts 8pm.
Venue: Clarendon Club, Tidworth
Live Group/Event: Barely Legal
SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: Andover High Street
Live Group/Event: Test Valley Brass Band- Youth band - 10am to 12noon - Farmers Market
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: Step Into Christmas - 7pm-11pm - The 'I Need A Musician' Open Mic Christmas Special will feature performers from the popular Open Mic Nights, including Tim Cronin and others. For more information visit www.ineedamusician.co.uk.
CHRISTMAS EVE, WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: The Time Ring, Andover High Street
Live Group/Event: Test Valley Brass Band- Youth band - 10am to 12noon, carolling to entertain Christmas shoppers
Venue: St Mary's Church
Live Group/Event: Test Valley Brass Band- Senior band - Christingle Service - 3.30pm
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Madd Maxx Disco
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: The Cookie Monsters - From 10pm
FRIDAY 26 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: Bishops Blaize
Live Group/Event: Terry Jane (Flaxen) - Plus Karaoke
SATURDAY 27 DECEMBER 2008
Venue: Enham Club map
Live Group/Event: Ian McKellar - Sings Elvis
Venue: Anton Arms map
Live Group/Event: Great Walls website
Venue: Station Hotel map
Live Group/Event: Bizr website
Venue: Andover Leisure Centre
Live Group/Event: Festive Freestyle7.30pm to 12.30am. The cost will be £10 each payable on the door. Everyone is welcome, jivers or non jivers. Dave from Jive Madness will be the DJ. For more information about Jive Madness and the popular weekly Tuesday night Jive classes in Enham, visit www.jivetastic.co.uk.
NEW YEARS EVE, WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER 2008
Some venues on New Years Eve will charge an entrance fee to cover their costs. You may even need to buy tickets in advance. For example, the Station Hotel's "Black and White Masked" Party is for their Preference Card holders and you must get your ticket before 20 December. Please contact the venues for more information. You can find some phone numbers on our venues page, otherwise use Google.
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: New Years Eve 80s Shapes Night- For more details about The George Venue and their gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Reload
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live Group/Event: Barely Legal
Venue: Amport Inn
Live Group/Event: DC18
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Madd Maxx Disco
Venue: Weyhill Fairground Hall
Live Group/Event: Hogmannay Ceilidh Dance with the Wyvern Dance Band- 7.30pm until after midnight. Tickets £14 or £12 concessions - includes supper from Robin and Brenda - bring your own alcohol. Come and enjoy the fun and help raise money for Jack's Place at Naomi House. For more info call 01264 772614. Visit the band's website at www.wyverndanceband.co.uk
Venue: Enham Club
Live Group/Event: Disco and Karaoke
Venue: Testbourne Sports Hall, Testbourne School, Whitchurch
Live Group/Event: Whitchurch Western Dance Club with Struck It Rich Ralph's Country Road Show- For an enjoyable country and western dance, join the Whitchurch Western Dance Club for New Year. Bring your own food and drink. Entry fee £12.50, pay at door. Doors open 7pm. For more information call John on 01264 395324.
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: Disco and Karaoke
Venue: White Hart, Penton Mewsey
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh Blues Band
