Andover Gig Guide - Hampshire, UK.
Welcome to the Andover Gig Guide - A central listing of live music around Andover.
If you regularly visit a pub, club or other live music venue in Andover that is not listed, or if you work there, or if your band is playing there anytime soon, please let us know via the Contact Form. It costs nothing to get listed.
Our Local Bands page has links to the artists and bands frequently seen performing around Andover.
Our Message Forum contains all the past listings, plus other sections such as Musicians Wanted or Available, a Musical Tuition section where music teachers can advertise, an Ads & Classifieds section where you can advertise musical equipment or accessories, a Backstage Technical Area where you can discuss your band's set-up and equipment and a section to advertise Recording Studios local to Andover.
GIG LISTINGS: MARCH | APRIL | MAY
Andover Gig Guide BLOG:
Updated Tuesday 09 March 2010 - The next acoustic night at The Lights takes place on Monday, 22 March and it will have a great blues vibe to it, with appearances from Dan Sowerby and La Peculiar. This will be a FREE event from 7.30pm. For more information, visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Dan Sowerby: www.myspace.com/dansowerby
La Peculiar: www.myspace.com/lapeculiar
Updated Tuesday 09 March 2010 - It's the 3rd birthday of Andover Gig Guide this month! woot! Our thanks to everyone who has supported us over the last 3 years. We hope you're happy with the service, but as always let us know if there's anything that would improve it. We launched two other guides recently... Winchester and Salisbury. So if you're heading off to those towns, be sure to check out where the music is first. Or if you're playing there, let us know and we'll get it listed.
Winchester: www.WinchesterGigGuide.co.uk
Salisbury: www.SalisburyGigGuide.co.uk.
Oh, and if you're wondering if we are going to start a Basingstoke guide, that's a nope - check out www.myspace.com/mregg12 for your Basingstoke music listings, and much more besides.
Updated Monday 08 March 2010 - Thanks to Andy Pomphrey for contacting us with details of an OXJAM gig at The Lights on Saturday 27 March. Bring along the whole family between 1-5pm for an afternoon of music, performance poetry, art and even belly dancers! Every year hundreds of music-lovers around the UK organise local events to raise money for Oxfam, all proceeds going to help fight poverty and improve the lives of the world's poorest people. For more details about the event, visit their Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=270221802392
Current line-up:
- Rainbow Trout (from Manchester)
- Gray Smith
- In Darklight
- Wildwood
- Away With The Fairies
- Hump
- Nick Barwick Trio
- the Andover Museum Loft Singers
- Joe Burke
- Dr Sunbad
Updated Monday 08 March 2010 - Having decided to start putting on some live music at the Danebury, the management have booked TORN OFF STRIPS to appear on Friday 19 March. www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=358799835989
Updated Saturday 06 March 2010 - Thanks to Mark of LESS IS MORE for contacting us with preliminary details of this year's WEYHILL FAIR BEER FESTIVAL, due to be held in the pub's grounds 23-25 July 2010. The Friday night music will be NOKANDO. Saturday will have music from TORN OFF STRIPS, LESS IS MORE, FLAXEN and the HUMBLE BEES, plus support. On Sunday there will be 6 or 7 acoustic acts playing 2 sets of 15 mins each. If you want to play, contact Mark at s.mark.holden@hotmail.co.uk. Visit the website at www.freewebs.com/weyhillfair.
Updated Tuesday 02 March 2010 - Andover's professional arts and entertainment venue, THE LIGHTS, will be sending out their new brochures at the end of March. Get yourself onto the mailing list so you don't miss out on some of the great shows coming up. Here's a link directly to the mailing list: www.tinyurl.com/yk2ekcw.
Updated Saturday 20 February 2010 - Thanks to Rob from STRINGBROKERS MUSIC for contacting us. Their new shop can be found at Unit 24 in the Walworth Enterprise Centre. Busting at the seams with stock, they have electric and acoustic guitars, basses, ukuleles and recorders, plus strings, gauges, capos, slides, plectrums, leads, reeds, drum sticks, music and instrument stands and much more. They can also provide advice and information, as well as string changing and repair services. Visit their website at www.stringbrokers.com.
Updated Wednesday 17 February 2010 - Popular local favourite 5-piece funk, soul and dance covers band FUNKLINE are now on Twitter. Follow them at www.twitter.com/FunklineUK. The band is made up of experienced, professional musicians, each with over 10 years experience working as music teachers, composers, session musicians and live performers. Their next gig in Andover will be on Friday 12 March at the Station Hotel. Check out their website for more information at www.funkline.co.uk.
Updated Sunday 14 February 2010 - Thanks to SARAH LOCKEY for contacting us with details of more of her Friday evening appearances at The Globe in Andover, every other week, plus gigs at The Swallow, the Foresters Arms and the Plough in Grateley. Sarah's brand of rock and pop covers provides a great evening of entertainment. With songs from the likes of Pink, Kings of Leon, Shania Twain and Alanis Morrisette, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Visit Sarah's Facebook page and become a fan to keep updated with her news and gigs: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=95997115494. www.AndoverGigGuide.co.uk/SarahLockey.
Updated Thursday 11 February 2010 - Thanks to JON WALSH for contacting us with some more gigs for 2010, including this year's second visit to Switzerland in March and a short solo acoustic tour of Cornwall in May. As the Jon Walsh Blues Band are local musicians, we're more than happy to list all of their gigs, even the Cornish and Swiss ones! As far as local gigs are concerned, Jon has been invited back to the Black Swan in Monxton to perform a set of acoustic Blues and Jazz in the restaurant on Saturday 20 March and then the whole band returns to Andover for a howlin' night of blues at the Wolversdene Club on Saturday 27 March. Keep an eye on the gig dates at: www.AndoverGigGuide.co.uk/JonWalshBluesBand.
Updated Saturday 06 February 2010 - Thanks to Paul from local rock covers band PRETTY VACANT for contacting us with many more Andover dates in their diary, including gigs at the Southampton Arms (including Easter 'Silly' Sunday), The Swallow, the Angel Inn and the Wolversdene Club. As usual, you'll find all of their gigs listed here: www.andovergigguide.co.uk/PrettyVacant, or on their website at www.pretty-vacant.org.uk.
Updated Friday 05 February 2010 - Gents, test your pulling power with this fun, interactive virtual game on YouTube called 'Seal the Deal' (part of Hampshire Constabulary's 'Don't Cross the Line' campaign): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSWscc12IZw
Updated Tuesday 19 January 2010 - Congratulations to Charlotte, Louise and the rest of the cast that have made it through the CALAMITY JANE auditions for this Summer's Andover Musical & Operatic Society show at The Lights, 16-19 June. Rehearsals start 19 January at 7.30pm. For more details, visit the AMOS website at www.amos-info.co.uk.
Charlotte: www.andovergigguide.co.uk/Charlotte
Updated Tuesday 19 January 2010 - Thanks to Steve from Basingstoke band PHOENIX for getting in touch. They are making a welcome return to the Angel Inn on Good Friday, 2 April with their covers of 70s rock legends, interspersed with some of their own material. Visit their website at www.freewebs.com/phoenixrock. www.andovergigguide.co.uk/Phoenix.
Updated Friday 15 January 2010 - Thanks to Jenna at the Angel Inn who contacted us earlier this week with the line-up of live music coming to the pub, including the Dirty Jokers, Pretty Vacant, No Way Out, Phoenix, Vinyl Swarf and many others. Also, here's plenty of notice for you, Saturday 14 August will be the second annual acoustic all-dayer that will be held at the Angel - contact Richie Madisun for details about the acoustic all-dayer: richiemadisun@hotmail.com.
Updated Friday 15 January 2010 - Thanks to Paul at the Railway Tavern for contacting us earlier this week with the forthcoming gig dates at the pub. The list includes Reload, In Darklight, Uncle Tom's Cobbleys, Vinyl Swarf, The Humble Bees, Flaxen and Steve Carrol. wwww.andovergigguide.co.uk/RailwayTavern.
Updated Wednesday 06 January 2010 - Watch out for the live music coming to The Globe in Andover's High Street over the next couple of months - The new landlord Steve has been busy booking some great music. Local singer SARAH LOCKEY will be making regular appearances at the pub with her brand of rock and pop covers from the likes of Pink, Kings of Leon, Shania Twain and Alanis. RICHIE MADISUN will be performing an acoustic evening with special guests including DARRELL J. IAIN MCKELLAR is booked for a night of covers from the likes of Elvis and Buddy Holly. Other bands lined-up include young band THE FORTUNATE from Basingstoke (with Matty Twigg supporting), Up-and-coming London indie-folk group FRASER, professional duo Gary and Steve in TWIN AIRBAGS, Terri and her band, local favourites FLAXEN, rootsy R&B trio RED JACKSON, successful local group SION kicking of their UK tour, and Basingstoke-based rock covers band NO WAY OUT. For all the dates, keep an eye on www.AndoverGigGuide.co.uk/TheGlobeAndover.
Updated Friday 18 December 2009 - Thanks to Richard from the band SHIRLEY!, that played at the Station Hotel in early December '09, for contacting us. They have now set-up their own MySpace page at www.myspace.com/shirleybandrocks where you can listen to their tracks and keep up-to-date with the band and their gigs.
Updated Wednesday 09 December 2009 - Simon Green has started a Facebook group which is all about remembering historic and contemporary bands from Andover and the surrounding Test Valley-ish area. Many fine bands emerged from Andover over the years and it still has a vibrant and creative muso community, long may that continue. If you have a memory of an Andover Band (or DJ Sound system... or DJ), including gigs, photos and recordings etc .... please share them on Simon's new group: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=194251281895
Updated Saturday 28 November 2009 - Local band FLAXEN now have a Facebook page. Become a fan at www.facebook.com/pages/Flaxen/198608626632.
Updated Tuesday 17 November 2009 - Thanks to Terry Trevett, current secretary of the WEYHILL ELECTRONIC ORGAN SOCIETY, for contacting us with details of their 2010 concert programme. The society was formed in 2002 on Terry's initiative, and it's the only such club in Test Valley. The concerts are aimed particularly at people who prefer their music to be melodious, easy listening and tuneful, and are guaranteed to provide enjoyable entertainment in a relaxed and friendly environment. A different top-class performer is booked for each monthly concert and the programmes are balanced to suit most musical tastes. For more information about the Society and obtaining tickets (which are £5 in advance from Jan 2010), visit their website at www.weyhill-eos.co.uk. Complete programme: www.AndoverGigGuide.co.uk/WEOS.
Updated Saturday 14 November 2009 - Thanks for Tom and Rob from FUNKLINE for contacting us. They run a professional recording studio in Andover called "Contact Studios". They can accommodate everyone; solo artists, instrumentalists or bands, and they can also provide a mobile recording outfit. Contact Studios can help artists produce their work for general release, as well as offering many other recording and sound production services. See their website at www.contactstudios.co.uk. We have also linked them under our 'Local Links' column.
Updated Friday 13 November 2009 - Thanks to Mark from LESS IS MORE for contacting us with their gig dates for 2010 at venues across Andover including the Station Hotel, the Anton Arms, the Southampton Arms, Propaganda and the Borough Arms. View a full list of their gigs at www.AndoverGigGuide.co.uk/LessIsMore. Visit their website at www.lessismore.me.uk.
Updated Monday 09 November 2009 - Thanks to Shaun from the DIRTY JOKERS for contacting us with a list of gigs in Andover for their 2010 "Let's Get Down and Dirty" Tour. See the dates at www.AndoverGigGuide.co.uk/DirtyJokers.
Updated Friday 06 November 2009 - Thanks to Howard from rock covers band VINTAGE for contacting us. They are a five-piece rock covers band that met through the Test Valley Rock School and, since forming the band in May 2009, they have been playing at private functions around the Andover area. They are all experienced musicians who have played in many different bands over the years. Keep an eye on the gig list for their public appearances in venues around town: www.AndoverGigGuide.co.uk/Vintage.
Updated Friday 16 October 2009 - Thanks to Dave from UNCLE TOM'S COBBLEYS for providing us with gig dates through to March of 2010. As well as Andover, they are playing at venues throughout Hampshire and Wiltshire including Romsey, Salisbury, Eastleigh and their home town of Broughton. Check all the gig dates at www.AndoverGigGuide.co.uk/UncleTomsCobbleys. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/uncletomscobbleys.
Updated Friday 25 September 2009 - Thanks to Joe from the HUMBLE BEES for contacting us with details of their NEW WEBSITE at www.thehumblebees.co.uk. The website has news, gig dates, a photo gallery and video clips of the band.
Updated Wednesday 23 September 2009 - Andover's premier live music venue, THE GEORGE, is now on Facebook. The George promotes original live bands and artists from all over the UK (and abroad). www.facebook.com/pages/Andover-United-Kingdom/The-George-Venue/136007962707
Updated Sunday 13 September 2009 - Thanks to Guy Chant from MYNOTT'S WING for contacting us. Mynott's Wing is a new collaboration between Guy and Richard Cox-Smith, two well established acoustic musicians. Their two voices and guitars meld into a unique and inspiring sound. A typical Mynott's Wing set includes a range of styles and moods. As well as Guy's original songs, they also play songs from well known and lesser known sources. Richard takes the lead on the bluesy and roots numbers while Guy concentrates on the more contemporary folk elements of the set. Visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/mynottswing and keep an eye on their page here on the gig guide for any gigs they line-up: www.andovergigguide.co.uk/MynottsWing.
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Access Andover - What's On in Andover and web, video and broadband services
Andover Sound - Local radio station broadcasting from the heart of Andover with a mix of music, news, weather forecasts, what's on, traffic, travel and sport.
Andover Times - Local online advertiser and news
Clive's Easylearn Music School - Andover Music Schools for children and adults
Contact Studios - Professional recording studio in Andover
Guitar Clubs UK - Supportive Group Guitar Tuition and Music Workshops
Hayward Guitars - Guitar shop and workshop in Winchester (near the Station)
Mute Music - Andover's only supplier of musical instruments and accessories
Pilgrims Way - Community website for Pilgrims Way in Andover
Steelhenge Design - A local graphic design company specialising in advertising material; posters, flyers, etc
Stringbrokers Music Teaching Studio - All you need to get started and keep you on the road to success. Instrument sales & accessories available.
Test Valley Borough Council - Local council
Test Valley Rock School - Experience the excitement and thrill of rehearsing with a band in the day and appearing on stage in the evening
The Lights - Andover's professional arts and entertainment venue
thebestofandover - listings of events, local businesses and jobs in Andover
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Traditional old fashioned locals' pub with three real ales (Ringwood Best Bitter, Timothy Taylor's Landlord and Fuller's London Pride) and a real cider (Addlestones) on the pumps. Close to the town centre. Facilities include Sky TV, darts, pool and a jukebox. Occasional live acoustic evenings.
