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 Local Venues page has links and contact details for the local venues that often put on live music.
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Updated Friday 03 September 2010 - CRISPYSTOCK 2010 - THE LIGHTS - SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER from 1pm - Crispy, aka Christopher Vearncombe of Andover, was crowned UK Air Guitar Champion in 2005, but was sadly killed in a road accident a few days before he was due to defend his crown. His many friends celebrate Crispy with an annual concert in his honour. The concert raises money for Headway, the charity that helps survivors of brain injuries. T-shirts, merchandise, bar and catering available. Doors at 1pm.
Website: www.crispystock.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/crispystock
MySpace: www.myspace.com/crispyairguitargod
Donations: www.justgiving.com/crispystock09
Updated Thursday 02 September 2010 - Thanks to Louis Sellers from local alt rock band IN DARKLIGHT for contacting us with news that he has opened his recording studio, ANTON ROAD STUDIO, to the public this week. With a wealth of studio knowledge and experience, Anton Road Studio can help with all your music productions. Visit their website at www.antonroadstudio.com, their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/antonroadstudio, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/antonroadstudio or even on Twitter at www.twitter.com/antonroadstudio.
Updated Thursday 02 September 2010 - Thanks to Phil Neale for contacting us with details of a fundraising folk gig that is taking place next Friday, 10 September in a Marquee at Dummer Down Farm in Dummer (6 miles south west of Basingstoke - RG25 5AR). WILD WOOD, a lively Celtic band, will be joined by talented local artists from Andover and the surrounding areas including Steve Donnelly, Marion Wilson, Ade of Skyport Ade's Potting Shed Band and many others. Tickets will be available on the door. The gig is between 7.30pm and 10.30pm. For more information about Wild Wood, visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/wildwoodfolkmusic.
Updated Thursday 02 September 2010 - Thanks to Gary from the popular duo TWIN AIRBAGS for contacting us with details of two gigs in September --- The first one is at the Town Mills on 18 September and the second one is at the Clatford Arms on 25 September. Gary and Steve are both professional singer/songwriters. They cover Crowded House, Stereophonics, Paul Weller, Pink Floyd and others, plus play some of their own material. See www.andovergigguide.co.uk/TwinAirbags for more information and other gigs.
Updated Wednesday 01 September 2010 - Tickets are now on sale at The Lights' box office on 01264 368368 for this November's arena performance by the JON WALSH BLUES BAND. Delighted to be invited back to The Lights, the Jon Walsh Blues Band is a REAL blues band - not a blues-rock band, or a rock band disguised as a blues band. They play a wide variety of blues from the slide guitar of the Mississippi Delta to the boogies of Texas and the jazz blues of Chicago. The gig starts at 8pm on Saturday 27 November. Tickets are priced as £9. Spotlight members can get two for £9. Call the box office on 01264 368368 or book online at www.thelights.org.uk.
Updated Saturday 28 August 2010 - Thanks to Paul at the Station Hotel for contacting us with details of this year's beer festival at the Station Hotel. Planned for the weekend of 3-5 September, the live music kicks-off with RED AZTEK on the Friday night (www.redaztek.com). On the Saturday there will be a rock extravaganza with local legends STONEPIG, supported by THE REGAL. Keep an eye on the gig guide for more details, or on the Station Hotel's website at www.stationhotelandover.co.uk.
Updated Monday 23 August 2010 - NOTHING TO LOSE are a new acoustic duo on the Andover music scene made up of two well-known and experienced local musicians, Shaun 'Da Prawn' Bessant and Jamie 'Poncho' Klata. They will playing a support slot this Thursday 26 August at Propaganda to local band Third Time Lucky, but their full debut gig will be on Friday 10 September at The George. You will know these guys from bands such as Dirty Jokers, Flaxen and Power Funk Trio. They are trying to stay away from 'the norm' and cover some great acoustic rock from bands like Matchbox 20, Stone Sour, Stone Temple Pilots, Creed, Bon Jovi, Incubus, Seether and Staind. Visit their Facebook group at www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131813523499232.
Updated Tuesday 17 August 2010 - Thanks to Jon Walsh for contacting us with extra gig dates, including a date when he is joined by his fellow musicians Henk Leerink on bass, Hugh Budden on blues harp and vocals and Steve Faithful on drums, when Jon and the 'Grindelwald Express' calls at the Plough at Grateley on Friday 15 October for the last outing before Steve returns home to Switzerland. All of Jon's gigs, whether solo or joined by his band or appearing with another band, can be found on the band page at www.andovergigguide.co.uk/JWBB.
Updated Tuesday 17 August 2010 - Thanks to Shaun from the new funk rock covers band MONUMENT OF THE FUNK ROCK BISCUIT for contacting us - their launch party will be at the Station Hotel on Friday 24 September - don't miss it! Described as 'a great mix of technical musicians with a humorous twist, cracking out tunes a la "guitar rock style"', this new trio plays songs you have always wanted to hear, but "in yer face" live! Visit their Facebook group at www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108310129223953.
Updated Monday 09 August 2010 - Thanks to Peter from the Bourne Valley Inn in St Mary Bourne for contacting us with details of an evening's entertainment on Friday 17 September when Tommy Jones presents RAT PACK...THE SECOND GENERATION. Tickets are available £5 or £10 with a curry supper. Contact the pub on 01264 738361 for more information.
Updated Saturday 31 July 2010 - Thanks to Dave from the four piece covers back THE COVER UPS for contacting us with news of another gig booked for the George Inn in Middle Wallop on Friday 10 September. They play music from the 60s to the present day. Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/THE-COVER-UPS/126718107362826.
Updated Tuesday 13 July 2010 - The Autumn Season went on sale at The Lights on Monday 12 July. The new season is packed full of music, comedy, theatre, dance and children's activities. Most of the music events are listed on our guide at www.andovergigguide.co.uk/TheLights, but to see the full range of great entertainment and activities, such as UK Guns N Roses, Aladdinsane (Bowie Tribute), comediennes Jenny Eclair and Sarah Millican, U2 UK, Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri, Punt and Dennis (oops, sold out already!), Elkie Brooks and many many more, visit their website at www.thelights.org.uk.
Updated Monday 12 July 2010 - Andover's alternative rock band IN DARKLIGHT release their debut album, 'Dying To Confess', TODAY, Monday 12 July. The album is available from Amazon or iTunes:
Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003RUDH0U
iTunes: www.itunes.com/indarklight
For more information about the band and to hear sample music, visit www.myspace.com/indarklight.
Local gigs: www.andovergigguide.co.uk/InDarklight.
Updated Saturday 10 July 2010 - Showcased at the Globe, Andover in February, London-based folk-pop band FRASER have now released their new music video for their single "Lay It On The Line" - Check it out - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXRwREGPtGg.
Updated Monday 05 July 2010 - Thanks to Alan from local rock covers band FLAXEN for getting in touch. They have confirmed a bunch more gigs at Town Mills, the Wolversdene Club and the Danebury. Check out the full gig list at www.andovergigguide.co.uk/Flaxen.
Updated Friday 02 July 2010 - RIP Sion 2004 - 2010: Sion were a five-piece band from Middle Wallop who enjoyed success following the release of their single 'Not With Experience' in May 2009 which received regular air play locally and on Radio 1, XFM and BBC 6 Music. Also, the video (which was shot at Harrow Way school) was also shown on NME TV. They have played across Europe and the US and won an unsigned competition in 2006 to play at O2 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park (and were asked back in 2007!). They have also been featured in Kerrang!, NME and The Fly.
The band announced their split on Friday 2 July 2010 and the Andover Gig Guide would like to wish Ak, Bowman, Ruggers, Dan and Birdy good luck for their future projects.
www.facebook.com/notes/sion/rip-sion-2004-2010/440703925718
Updated Friday 11 June 2010 - Only 3 months to go to CRISPYSTOCK 2010 - THE LIGHTS - SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER from 1pm - Crispy, aka Christopher Vearncombe of Andover, was crowned UK Air Guitar Champion in 2005, but was sadly killed in a road accident a few days before he was due to defend his crown. His many friends celebrate Crispy with an annual concert in his honour. The concert raises money for Headway, the charity that helps survivors of brain injuries. T-shirts, merchandise, bar and catering available. Doors at 1pm.
Website: www.crispystock.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/crispystock
MySpace: www.myspace.com/crispyairguitargod
Donations: www.justgiving.com/crispystock09
Updated Wednesday 02 June 2010 - Local band IN DARKLIGHT has released their brand new single, 'The Human Race'. It is available for download from iTunes or Amazon, or many other retailers:
iTunes: www.itunes.com/InDarklight/TheHumanRace
Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/The-Human-Race/dp/B003JL9DWS
Updated Sunday 30 May 2010 - Thanks to Paul from local rock covers band PRETTY VACANT for contacting us with more Andover dates for their diary. They've now got new dates booked for the Queen Charlotte, as well as the Southampton Arms, the Swallow, the Angel and the Wolversdene. 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 Sunday 30 May 2010 - Thanks to James from Rann Records for contacting us with the latest news about Andover singer-songwriter HATTIE SNOOKS. As a graduate of the Brighton Institute of Modern Music, Hattie has become a Brighton favourite having played in prestigious venues such as the Komedia and the Concorde II, as well as Brighton Live 2008 and 2009. Taking influence from artists such as Tori Amos and Damien Rice, Hattie has a voice and a sound that leaves one instantly enamoured. Described as the 'Richard Curtis of songwriting', Rom-Com songs are Hattie's domain. Touching on subjects as diverse as biblical battles and Cupid's choice of underwear, she appeals to the Bridget Jones in all of us. Hattie writes straight from the heart with poignant and funny, often quirky, lyrics and without pretension. Hattie got herself signed to Rann Records and her debut EP 'Bon Appetit' is available at www.rannrecords.co.uk or from online retailers including Amazon, iTunes, HMV, Play.com and Tesco Digital. Hattie will be returning to Andover later this year, so watch out for any gigs in the area. You can listen to an Andover Sound interview with Hattie at www.andoversound.com/pages/extranet/hattie-snooks-i-1936.php. Visit Hattie's MySpace page at www.myspace.com/hattiesnooks or her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Hattie-Snooks/9027615188.
Updated Tuesday 11 May 2010 - Thanks to Rob from NOKANDO for contacting us with details of their gigs coming up over the summer. They have gigs booked at the White Hart in Stoke, the Southampton Arms, the Anton Arms, the Angel, the Clatford Arms, the Station Hotel and they are also appearing at the Weyhill Fair Beer Festival in July and Crispystock in September. Visit www.andovergigguide.co.uk/Nokando for the full gig list.
Updated Tuesday 30 March 2010 - Don't miss out on some of the great shows coming up at THE LIGHTS, Andover's professional arts and entertainment venue. Sign-up to their mailing list to receive their brochures. Here's a link directly to the mailing list: www.tinyurl.com/yk2ekcw.
Updated Wednesday 24 March 2010 - It's the 3rd birthday of Andover Gig Guide today! 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.
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 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 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 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/George-Inn-George-After-Dark/270930095678.
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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
Anton Road Studio - Local recording studio run by Louis Sellers from In Darklight
Brandall Design - A local graphic design company specialising in advertising material; posters, flyers, etc
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 - Supplier of musical instruments and accessories inside the George, Andover
Pilgrims Way - Community website for Pilgrims Way in Andover
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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19 Adelaide Road, Andover, SP10 1HF
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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.