March 2009
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:12 pmMONDAY 02 MARCH 2009
Venue: Lardicake
Live Group/Event: Informal acoustic jam evening - All welcome. Free. Drift in any time from 8pm. This will be the sixth Andover Gig Guide acoustic night at the Lardicake. The regular musicians that will be there include 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.
WEDNESDAY 04 MARCH 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 05 MARCH 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: JC Moody and the Usual Suspects - 4 piece band. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/jcmoodyandtheusualsuspects.
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Lights Out! Present: Shy of the Depth, No Made Sense, The Divebomb Revolution, Cilice - 8pm. Metal. 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: Marty Wilde and The Wildcats - 8pm. First entering the UK charts in 1958 with Endless Sleep, Marty's other chart successes include Donna, A Teenager In Love and Sea of Love. SOLD OUT. Visit www.thelights.org.uk for details.
FRIDAY 06 MARCH 2009
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: The Placid Brothers present: Hard dance / Drum n bass - 8pm. 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: Blues Night with the Larry Miller Band - in the Arena - 8pm. With support from local singer/songwriter Mary Spender. SOLD OUT. Visit www.thelights.org.uk for more information. Visit Larry Miller's website at www.larrymiller.co.uk and Mary Spender's website at www.myspace.com/maryspender.
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: B.O.F.
Venue: The Swanage Blues Festival, Swanage, Dorset out of town listing policy
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - Appearing once again at the Swanage Blues Festival. The music starts at 9.30pm. Keep an eye on the Swanage Festival's website at www.swanage-blues.org.
SATURDAY 07 MARCH 2009
Venue: Anton Arms
Live Group/Event: Stonepig - Visit Stonepig's website at www.stonepig.co.uk.
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: The Have It Your Ways - 8pm. Indie. Pirate fancy dress party. Hear an interview and some music from The Have It Your Ways on the Andover Sound website, or visit the band's website at www.myspace.com/thiyw. For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Wykeham Club
Live Group/Event: BackBeat 56 - 4 piece band consisting of piano/vocals, double bass/vocals, guitar and drums playing classic rock 'n' roll and ballads from the fifties and early sixties. Covering artists such as Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Ricky Nelson, Fats Domino, Buddly Holly, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Ritchie Valens and Bill Haley. Visit their website at www.backbeat56.co.uk.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: The Real Thing - 8pm. Fronted by the Amoo brothers, The Real Thing are a vocal group with its origins in the Merseybeat boom of the 1960s, known for their 3 number one hits "You To Me Are Everything", "Can't get by without you" and "Feel the Force". Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: The Reejacks - Duo singing all the classics. Visit the band's website at www.reejacks.co.uk.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: 80s Night Disco
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Karaoke
SUNDAY 08 MARCH 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: Open mic night - 7.30pm-11pm - with TIM CRONIN, TALICZA STEVENS and others. 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.
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2009
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Let's Hang On - 7.45pm. Let's Hang On is a tribute group to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
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 12 MARCH 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: Twin Airbags - Acoustic duo
FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2009
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: Squinty McGinty's - Celebrate St Patrick's Day a few days early with traditional Irish music in the Hayward Suite from 7.30pm till late. Drinks promo and Irish stew £5. For more details and ticket info, contact Rob on 07879 898309. Visit the band's website at www.squintymcginty.co.uk
Venue: Anton Arms
Live Group/Event: Torn Off Strips - Described as a covers band with an edge, Torn Off Strips are a four-piece covers band from Andover, comprised of experienced musicians putting a special twist on songs by the likes of ABBA and The Beatles through Blondie and Queen to Robbie Williams, Oasis and even Nelly Furtado. Visit their website at www.tornoffstrips.com.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Live and Local: Local Band Night - Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are £5, concessions & students are £4. Spotlight members can buy 2 tickets for £5. The Lights play host to a local band night including GREAT WALLS, INCREDIBLE WEAPONS, THE HAVE IT YOUR WAYS and PLUS ANDY REILLY. This event is part of the C4Free scheme where 16-25 year olds can claim free tickets. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: The Rovers Returned - Irish night.
Venue: Clatford Arms, Goodworth Clatford
Live Group/Event: Jimmy J
SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2009
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Run The Division, Sniper - 8pm. Hardcore/Metal. For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Railway Tavern
Live Group/Event: Reload - Visit Reload's website at www.myspace.com/reloadreload.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Less Is More - Visit Less Is More's website at www.lessismore.me.uk.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Jacqui Dankworth - 7.45pm. Daughter of the legendary jazz musician and composer Sir John Dankworth and singing star Dame Cleo Laine, Jacqui's live concert draws on all kinds of influences including jazz, soul, folk and blues. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: White Hart, Penton Mewsey
Live Group/Event: Charlotte - Charlotte's repertoire includes easy listening popular music (old and new), rock, pop and jazz, classic covers, recent chart tracks, a little country music and some good old quality power ballads. Charlotte has been singing since she was 12 and started performing locally as the lead singer of a pop/rock band when she was just 16. Now touring as a solo vocalist in the local area, she is also involved in the Andover Musical & Operatic Society. Visit her MySpace page at www.myspace.com/charlottevhb.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Karaoke
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: M&M Disco - Local disco playing all your favourites.
MONDAY 16 MARCH 2009
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Blues jam
TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2009
Venue: Anton Arms
Live Group/Event: Talicza Stevens - St Patrick's Day Irish Folk gig. See Talicza's website at www.myspace.com/taliczastevensmusic.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Away With The Fairies - Celebrate St Patrick's night with traditional and contemporary music by local musicians AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES. Visit the band's website at awtfairies.googlepages.com.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 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.
SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2009 - FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2009
Venue: Switzerland Tour (Grindelwald)
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - Have you ever heard Blues played through a Swiss Alpine Mountain horn?? No, neither have we. Ok, we're pushing our out of town listing policy a bit, but I happen to like Toblerone.
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: The Humblebees - Visit their website at www.myspace.com/thehumblebeesband.
Venue: Weyhill Fairground Hall
Live Group/Event: Concert by John Romero - The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents an evening of melodic, easy listening music featuring John Romero, a former British Junior Accordion champion. Tickets are available in advance at £4 each (from Mimmo Hair Stylist in Bridge Street) 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. For more information about John Romero, visit www.organfax.co.uk/players/johnromero.
FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2009
Venue: Wykeham Club
Live Group/Event:Flaxen - Visit Flaxen's website at www.flaxen-rock.co.uk.
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: The Humble Bees - Playing rock, pop, soul and funk. Music starts at 9pm. Visit The Humble Bee's website at www.myspace.com/thehumblebeesband.
SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2009
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Transcend, The Prime - 8pm. Indie Rock. Visit Transcend's website at www.myspace.com/transcendhants. 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: Bicycle Thieves - Visit the band's website at www.bicycle-thieves.com.
Venue: Angel Inn
Live Group/Event: Stonepig - Visit Stonepig's website at www.stonepig.co.uk.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Ultimate 60s Show - 7.30pm. Take a journey back to the 60s with music such as Cliff & The Shadows, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five, The Monkees, Searchers, Everly Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, The Beatles and more. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Second Time Around
Venue: St Mary's Church, Andover
Live Group/Event: Concert by Carol Williams - The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents an evening of melodic, easy listening music featuring world-renowned organist Dr. Carol Williams, the artistic director of the Spreckels Organ Society in San Diego who is currently on tour in England. Tickets are £6 each and proceeds go to the Mayor of Test Valley's Charity Appeal. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Refreshments will be available. Tickets can be bought from the Mayor's assistant at Beech Hurst (tel 01264 368022) or at Waterstone's in the Chantry Centre (or on the door, subject to availability). For more information about Carol Williams and the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.melcot.com. Visit the WEOS website at www.weyhill-eos.co.uk.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Karaoke
Venue: The Swan, Woolston, Southampton out of town listing policy
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - Back from their Swiss tour, the Jon Walsh Blues Trio will be playing real and jazzy blues at The Swan. The music starts at 9pm.
SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2009
Venue: The Bell Inn, Weyhill
Live Group/Event: Thames Valley Jazz Quartet - 1pm-3.15pm, the quartet will be playing traditional jazz in the New Orleans style. Admission is free for listening and dancing. Tables are bookable for meals. All ages welcome. Contact the pub on 01264 772858. The quartet was formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball.
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: The Shoe Inn, Plaitford
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh - A solo acoustic blues set from Jon, starting at 8.30pm.
MONDAY 23 MARCH 2009
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Acoustic night in the Arena - 7.30pm. Acoustic music in the Arena.The line-up consists of SOMEWHERE BETWEEN HERE AND THE STEREO, RHYAN & DAVE, TIM BAKER and more TBC. Visit www.thelights.org.uk for more information.
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH 2009
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live group/event: Musicians night - From 8pm. With TALICZA STEVENS, the HAVE A GO HEROES, the HAVE IT YOUR WAYS, BONGO LOCOS, LE CHAT NOIR, BEN BLACK, STIGGER and others.
THURSDAY 26 MARCH 2009
Venue: The George
Live group/event: Chaos Blood, Arkane, Ruins of Earth, Mercygiver, Disgorged Prolapse - 8pm. Metal. This will be Chaos Blood's last ever show. For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Propaganda
Live group/event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - Back in Andover at last, they will be entertaining everyone with real and jazzy blues at Andover's Propaganda. The music starts at 9pm.
Venue: The Lights
Live group/event: London Conchord Ensemble - 7.30pm - Tenor and Quartet - Presented by the Andover Music Club - Performing Haydn, Vaughan Williams, Dohnanyi, Moeran, Bennett, Berkley and Mozart. 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.
SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2009
Venue: Bishop Blaize
Live group/event: Flaxen - ---- CANCELLED
Venue: Railway Tavern
Live group/event: Steve Carroll
Venue: The Swallow
Live group/event: Purple Monkey - ---- CANCELLED
Venue: The Lights
Live group/event: Bohemia Ukulele Band - 7.45pm. Ukulele rhythms and close-harmony vocals. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live group/event: RoadRunner Blues - A four piece blues, rock 'n' roll and soul covers band playing tunes from the Blues Brothers, Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, James Brown and many more. Visit RoadRunner's website at www.roadrunnerblues.com.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live group/event: Karaoke
Venue: Crown Inn, Ludgershall
Live group/event: Barely Legal - Visit the band's website at www.legalrock.co.uk.
Venue: Coach & Horses, Rotherwick, nr Basingstoke
Live group/event: Jon Walsh - A solo acoustic blues set from Jon + support, starting at 8pm.
Venue: Lardicake
Live Group/Event: Informal acoustic jam evening - All welcome. Free. Drift in any time from 8pm. This will be the sixth Andover Gig Guide acoustic night at the Lardicake. The regular musicians that will be there include 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.
WEDNESDAY 04 MARCH 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 05 MARCH 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: JC Moody and the Usual Suspects - 4 piece band. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/jcmoodyandtheusualsuspects.
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Lights Out! Present: Shy of the Depth, No Made Sense, The Divebomb Revolution, Cilice - 8pm. Metal. 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: Marty Wilde and The Wildcats - 8pm. First entering the UK charts in 1958 with Endless Sleep, Marty's other chart successes include Donna, A Teenager In Love and Sea of Love. SOLD OUT. Visit www.thelights.org.uk for details.
FRIDAY 06 MARCH 2009
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: The Placid Brothers present: Hard dance / Drum n bass - 8pm. 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: Blues Night with the Larry Miller Band - in the Arena - 8pm. With support from local singer/songwriter Mary Spender. SOLD OUT. Visit www.thelights.org.uk for more information. Visit Larry Miller's website at www.larrymiller.co.uk and Mary Spender's website at www.myspace.com/maryspender.
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: B.O.F.
Venue: The Swanage Blues Festival, Swanage, Dorset out of town listing policy
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - Appearing once again at the Swanage Blues Festival. The music starts at 9.30pm. Keep an eye on the Swanage Festival's website at www.swanage-blues.org.
SATURDAY 07 MARCH 2009
Venue: Anton Arms
Live Group/Event: Stonepig - Visit Stonepig's website at www.stonepig.co.uk.
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: The Have It Your Ways - 8pm. Indie. Pirate fancy dress party. Hear an interview and some music from The Have It Your Ways on the Andover Sound website, or visit the band's website at www.myspace.com/thiyw. For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Wykeham Club
Live Group/Event: BackBeat 56 - 4 piece band consisting of piano/vocals, double bass/vocals, guitar and drums playing classic rock 'n' roll and ballads from the fifties and early sixties. Covering artists such as Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Ricky Nelson, Fats Domino, Buddly Holly, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Ritchie Valens and Bill Haley. Visit their website at www.backbeat56.co.uk.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: The Real Thing - 8pm. Fronted by the Amoo brothers, The Real Thing are a vocal group with its origins in the Merseybeat boom of the 1960s, known for their 3 number one hits "You To Me Are Everything", "Can't get by without you" and "Feel the Force". Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: The Reejacks - Duo singing all the classics. Visit the band's website at www.reejacks.co.uk.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: 80s Night Disco
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Karaoke
SUNDAY 08 MARCH 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: Open mic night - 7.30pm-11pm - with TIM CRONIN, TALICZA STEVENS and others. 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.
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2009
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Let's Hang On - 7.45pm. Let's Hang On is a tribute group to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
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 12 MARCH 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: Twin Airbags - Acoustic duo
FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2009
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: Squinty McGinty's - Celebrate St Patrick's Day a few days early with traditional Irish music in the Hayward Suite from 7.30pm till late. Drinks promo and Irish stew £5. For more details and ticket info, contact Rob on 07879 898309. Visit the band's website at www.squintymcginty.co.uk
Venue: Anton Arms
Live Group/Event: Torn Off Strips - Described as a covers band with an edge, Torn Off Strips are a four-piece covers band from Andover, comprised of experienced musicians putting a special twist on songs by the likes of ABBA and The Beatles through Blondie and Queen to Robbie Williams, Oasis and even Nelly Furtado. Visit their website at www.tornoffstrips.com.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Live and Local: Local Band Night - Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are £5, concessions & students are £4. Spotlight members can buy 2 tickets for £5. The Lights play host to a local band night including GREAT WALLS, INCREDIBLE WEAPONS, THE HAVE IT YOUR WAYS and PLUS ANDY REILLY. This event is part of the C4Free scheme where 16-25 year olds can claim free tickets. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: The Rovers Returned - Irish night.
Venue: Clatford Arms, Goodworth Clatford
Live Group/Event: Jimmy J
SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2009
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Run The Division, Sniper - 8pm. Hardcore/Metal. For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Railway Tavern
Live Group/Event: Reload - Visit Reload's website at www.myspace.com/reloadreload.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Less Is More - Visit Less Is More's website at www.lessismore.me.uk.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Jacqui Dankworth - 7.45pm. Daughter of the legendary jazz musician and composer Sir John Dankworth and singing star Dame Cleo Laine, Jacqui's live concert draws on all kinds of influences including jazz, soul, folk and blues. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: White Hart, Penton Mewsey
Live Group/Event: Charlotte - Charlotte's repertoire includes easy listening popular music (old and new), rock, pop and jazz, classic covers, recent chart tracks, a little country music and some good old quality power ballads. Charlotte has been singing since she was 12 and started performing locally as the lead singer of a pop/rock band when she was just 16. Now touring as a solo vocalist in the local area, she is also involved in the Andover Musical & Operatic Society. Visit her MySpace page at www.myspace.com/charlottevhb.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Karaoke
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live Group/Event: M&M Disco - Local disco playing all your favourites.
MONDAY 16 MARCH 2009
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Blues jam
TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2009
Venue: Anton Arms
Live Group/Event: Talicza Stevens - St Patrick's Day Irish Folk gig. See Talicza's website at www.myspace.com/taliczastevensmusic.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Away With The Fairies - Celebrate St Patrick's night with traditional and contemporary music by local musicians AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES. Visit the band's website at awtfairies.googlepages.com.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 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.
SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2009 - FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2009
Venue: Switzerland Tour (Grindelwald)
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - Have you ever heard Blues played through a Swiss Alpine Mountain horn?? No, neither have we. Ok, we're pushing our out of town listing policy a bit, but I happen to like Toblerone.
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2009
Venue: Propaganda
Live Group/Event: The Humblebees - Visit their website at www.myspace.com/thehumblebeesband.
Venue: Weyhill Fairground Hall
Live Group/Event: Concert by John Romero - The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents an evening of melodic, easy listening music featuring John Romero, a former British Junior Accordion champion. Tickets are available in advance at £4 each (from Mimmo Hair Stylist in Bridge Street) 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. For more information about John Romero, visit www.organfax.co.uk/players/johnromero.
FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2009
Venue: Wykeham Club
Live Group/Event:Flaxen - Visit Flaxen's website at www.flaxen-rock.co.uk.
Venue: Plough Inn, Grateley
Live Group/Event: The Humble Bees - Playing rock, pop, soul and funk. Music starts at 9pm. Visit The Humble Bee's website at www.myspace.com/thehumblebeesband.
SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2009
Venue: The George
Live Group/Event: Transcend, The Prime - 8pm. Indie Rock. Visit Transcend's website at www.myspace.com/transcendhants. 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: Bicycle Thieves - Visit the band's website at www.bicycle-thieves.com.
Venue: Angel Inn
Live Group/Event: Stonepig - Visit Stonepig's website at www.stonepig.co.uk.
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Ultimate 60s Show - 7.30pm. Take a journey back to the 60s with music such as Cliff & The Shadows, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five, The Monkees, Searchers, Everly Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, The Beatles and more. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Station Hotel
Live Group/Event: Second Time Around
Venue: St Mary's Church, Andover
Live Group/Event: Concert by Carol Williams - The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents an evening of melodic, easy listening music featuring world-renowned organist Dr. Carol Williams, the artistic director of the Spreckels Organ Society in San Diego who is currently on tour in England. Tickets are £6 each and proceeds go to the Mayor of Test Valley's Charity Appeal. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Refreshments will be available. Tickets can be bought from the Mayor's assistant at Beech Hurst (tel 01264 368022) or at Waterstone's in the Chantry Centre (or on the door, subject to availability). For more information about Carol Williams and the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.melcot.com. Visit the WEOS website at www.weyhill-eos.co.uk.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live Group/Event: Karaoke
Venue: The Swan, Woolston, Southampton out of town listing policy
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - Back from their Swiss tour, the Jon Walsh Blues Trio will be playing real and jazzy blues at The Swan. The music starts at 9pm.
SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2009
Venue: The Bell Inn, Weyhill
Live Group/Event: Thames Valley Jazz Quartet - 1pm-3.15pm, the quartet will be playing traditional jazz in the New Orleans style. Admission is free for listening and dancing. Tables are bookable for meals. All ages welcome. Contact the pub on 01264 772858. The quartet was formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball.
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: The Shoe Inn, Plaitford
Live Group/Event: Jon Walsh - A solo acoustic blues set from Jon, starting at 8.30pm.
MONDAY 23 MARCH 2009
Venue: The Lights, Andover
Live Group/Event: Acoustic night in the Arena - 7.30pm. Acoustic music in the Arena.The line-up consists of SOMEWHERE BETWEEN HERE AND THE STEREO, RHYAN & DAVE, TIM BAKER and more TBC. Visit www.thelights.org.uk for more information.
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH 2009
Venue: Queen Charlotte
Live group/event: Musicians night - From 8pm. With TALICZA STEVENS, the HAVE A GO HEROES, the HAVE IT YOUR WAYS, BONGO LOCOS, LE CHAT NOIR, BEN BLACK, STIGGER and others.
THURSDAY 26 MARCH 2009
Venue: The George
Live group/event: Chaos Blood, Arkane, Ruins of Earth, Mercygiver, Disgorged Prolapse - 8pm. Metal. This will be Chaos Blood's last ever show. For more details about The George Venue and to see their full gig guide, visit www.myspace.com/thegeorgevenueuk.
Venue: Propaganda
Live group/event: Jon Walsh Blues Trio - Back in Andover at last, they will be entertaining everyone with real and jazzy blues at Andover's Propaganda. The music starts at 9pm.
Venue: The Lights
Live group/event: London Conchord Ensemble - 7.30pm - Tenor and Quartet - Presented by the Andover Music Club - Performing Haydn, Vaughan Williams, Dohnanyi, Moeran, Bennett, Berkley and Mozart. 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.
SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2009
Venue: Bishop Blaize
Live group/event: Flaxen - ---- CANCELLED
Venue: Railway Tavern
Live group/event: Steve Carroll
Venue: The Swallow
Live group/event: Purple Monkey - ---- CANCELLED
Venue: The Lights
Live group/event: Bohemia Ukulele Band - 7.45pm. Ukulele rhythms and close-harmony vocals. Box office: 01264 368368, or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Wolversdene Club
Live group/event: RoadRunner Blues - A four piece blues, rock 'n' roll and soul covers band playing tunes from the Blues Brothers, Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, James Brown and many more. Visit RoadRunner's website at www.roadrunnerblues.com.
Venue: Lamb Inn
Live group/event: Karaoke
Venue: Crown Inn, Ludgershall
Live group/event: Barely Legal - Visit the band's website at www.legalrock.co.uk.
Venue: Coach & Horses, Rotherwick, nr Basingstoke
Live group/event: Jon Walsh - A solo acoustic blues set from Jon + support, starting at 8pm.