November 2010
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THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Propaganda, Andover map
Event: Less Is More - Less Is More are one of Andover's most popular covers band, playing regularly around the Andover pub scene, as well as at weddings and corporate functions. Their repertoire consists of modern covers from bands such as Kings of Leon, The Fratellis, Oasis, Muse, Red Hot Chilis, Snow Patrol, The Killers, plus some of the older classics. Visit their website at www.lessismore.me.uk for the full playlist and to hear sample tracks.
FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Queen Charlotte, Andover map
Event: Nailed - Nailed are the new rock band in town. Formerly known as 'Novocaine' with a line-up change, their music is essentially the same (described to us as 'Kerrang/Scuzz' rock), but possibly a bit 'harder and heavier'. So if you're into that type of music, then you'll love them.
SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Angel Inn, Andover map
Event: eNeRGY - eNeRGY are a rock band with many years experience that delivers a mixture of classic rock covers that everyone knows and loves, and also some self-penned tunes. They have performed over 500 gigs in the last few years and have released a couple of albums too. Check out their website at www.energytheband.com.
Venue: Wolversdene Club, Andover map
Event: Funkline - Funkline are 5-piece funk, soul and dance covers band, made up of experienced, professional musicians. Each member of the band has over 10 years experience working as music teachers, composers, session musicians and live performers. Popular for weddings, corporate events and other private functions, they are also often seen at local music venues in North Hampshire. Visit their website at www.funkline.co.uk to hear them and watch sample videos.
Venue: Station Hotel, Andover map
Event: Nokando - Frequent performers at the Weyhill Beer Festival, Nokando are a versatile 4-piece covers band who play a vast range of music drawn from both the hits of today and yesterday. The essence of NOKANDO came together in the mid nineties as two old friends, Kev Rees and Gary Lewis, decided to form a new band aimed at working in the pubs, clubs and army messes in the Tidworth area. After some changes in personnel Kev and Gary were joined by Bassist Rob Robinson in 1998 and finally Drummer Dave Allon completed the present lineup in 2004. Visit their website at www.nokando.com.
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Tony Christie - 7.30pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Blues jam - 8pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
Outside Andover:
Venue: The Concorde Club, Eastleigh, Hampshire
Event: Jon Walsh Blues Band - JWBB perform at the Hampshire home of jazz!
THURSDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Propaganda, Andover map
Event: Mavis Grind - "Mavis Grind are a 4-piece rock band who are impossible to pigeon-hole. The last person who tried lost his hand in the attempt." --- Check out their website at www.mavisgrind.com to learn more about them and to listen to live samples of their music.
FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Queen Charlotte, Andover map
Event: Karaoke
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: U2UK - 8pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
Outside Andover:
Venue: Abbots Mitre, Chilbolton
Event: Jon Walsh (acoustic blues & jazz) - JW plays another charity gig - this time for Nick Barwick in aid of "Smile Train".
Venue: Fairfields Arts Centre, Basingstoke map
Event: James Mitchell Show - 7.30pm. Following the success of his sell out show last time, James Mitchell is returning to Fairfields Arts Centre in Basingstoke on 12 November. James, known locally as the guitarist and a backing vocalist from the band Funkline, has developed his own style of playing which is a fusion of many modern techniques. People were being turned away at the door last time because the place was full, so get your tickets early and don't miss out! www.fairfields.org.
SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Station Hotel, Andover map
Event: Funkline - Funkline are 5-piece funk, soul and dance covers band, made up of experienced, professional musicians. Each member of the band has over 10 years experience working as music teachers, composers, session musicians and live performers. Popular for weddings, corporate events and other private functions, they are also often seen at local music venues in North Hampshire. Visit their website at www.funkline.co.uk to hear them and watch sample videos.
Venue: Danebury Hotel, Andover map
Event: Less Is More - Less Is More are one of Andover's most popular covers band, playing regularly around the Andover pub scene, as well as at weddings and corporate functions. Their repertoire consists of modern covers from bands such as Kings of Leon, The Fratellis, Oasis, Muse, Red Hot Chilis, Snow Patrol, The Killers, plus some of the older classics. Visit their website at www.lessismore.me.uk for the full playlist and to hear sample tracks.
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Ralph McTell - 8pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
Outside Andover:
Venue: White Hart, Eversley
Event: Just Testing - Classic rock and pop covers band. Covering artists such as Pat Benatar, the Kinks, the Stones, Ting Tings, Cardigans, Feeder, Katy Perry, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Cros and the Beatles, plus many more. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/groupjusttesting or their Facebook group at www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=162860213221.
Venue: The Star, Ewell, Hampshire
Event: Jon Walsh Blues Band - First time for JWBB at this Surrey venue.
MONDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Station Hotel, Andover map
Event: Blues jam evening - As advertised on the pub's website at www.stationhotelandover.co.uk.
THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Weyhill Fairground Hall, Weyhill, Andover map
Event: The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents: Ryan Edwards - The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents an evening of melodic, easy-listening music featuring Ryan Edwards. Tickets are £5 in advance or £6 at the door (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 Ryan Edwards, visit www.organfax.co.uk/players/ryanedwards.
Venue: Propaganda, Andover map
Event: The Directors - Playing a mix of classic and modern covers rich with harmonies, The Directors are a 4-piece covers band specialising in weddings and parties. Visit their website at www.thedirectors.co.uk
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Folk in the bar: Billy Mitchell & Bob Fox - 8pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
Outside Andover:
Venue: The Horns, Crondall, nr Fareham, Surrey
Event: Jon Walsh (acoustic blues & jazz) - Jon returns to The Horns after a successful debut appearance last August.
FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: High Street, Andover
Event: Christmas Lights Switch On: Funkline - Funkline are 5-piece funk, soul and dance covers band, made up of experienced, professional musicians. Each member of the band has over 10 years experience working as music teachers, composers, session musicians and live performers. Popular for weddings, corporate events and other private functions, they are also often seen at local music venues in North Hampshire. Visit their website at www.funkline.co.uk to hear them and watch sample videos.
Venue: Queen Charlotte, Andover map
Event: Stonepig - Stonepig are a 5 piece rock covers band with energy, attitude and volume that have quickly become one of Andover's most popular nights out. Avoiding all rock cliche covers, they play a wide variety of highly original rock, punk and more rock. Although you won't catch them playing Wild Thing or All Right Now, they still deliver an impressive set full of stuff that everybody knows. Be sure to catch them on their 2010 'Aporkalypse Now!' Tour. www.stonepig.co.uk.
Venue: Danebury Hotel, Andover map
Event: Reload - Influenced by Old Speckled Hen and a shapely ankle, Reload collided together in a rock'n'roll test-tube off the A303 in 2008. Described on their website as 'The cream of Hampshire's musicians, poured over a premium fruit salad of rock classics', Reload's set includes classic tunes from Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, Queen, AC/DC, GnR, ZZ Top, The Who and many more.
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri - 7.45pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
Outside Andover:
Venue: Railway Tavern, Hungerford
Event: Bare Wires - In operation since 2005, Bare Wires comprises of original members Nigel and Jonathan on guitars and vocals and a new ryhthm section consisting of Dave on Bass and Ian on Drums. The music is unashamedly classic blues rock, including hits from Cream, Fleetwood Mac, the Stones, Paul Weller, Bad Company, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, Joe Walsh, Clapton and many more.
SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Station Hotel, Andover map
Event: Flaxen - Flaxen are a rock covers band based in Andover, specialising in classic rock covers ranging from The Pretenders to Led Zeppelin. Visit their website at www.flaxen-rock.co.uk.
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Briefcase Blues Brothers - 8pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Town Mills, Andover map
Event: Twin Airbags - Twin Airbags are professional singer/songwriters Gary Chandler and Steve Thorne. They cover Crowded House, Stereophonics, Paul Weller, Pink Floyd and others, plus play some of their own material. Although Twin Airbags doesn't have a website, Gary has recently reformed his group JADIS and launched a new website at www.jadis-net.co.uk. Also, Steve has recently release his new album, "Into The Ether", samples of which you can listen to at www.steve-thorne.co.uk or www.myspace.com/stevethorne, as well as buy the new album and his previous work.
Outside Andover:
Venue: Hope and Anchor, Wokingham map
Event: No Way Out - 6-9pm. No Way Out started playing live in 2003 as a four-piece. They are now a five-piece band covering classic and iconic rock tunes from the 70s to the present day including the likes of the Chili Peppers, Primal Scream, Gary Moore, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Thin Lizzy, Lenny Kravitz, Brian Adams, REM, ZZ Top, Free and a load more. Visit their website at www.no-wayout.co.uk.
Venue: Testwood Club, Totton
Event: Funkline - Funkline are 5-piece funk, soul and dance covers band, made up of experienced, professional musicians. Each member of the band has over 10 years experience working as music teachers, composers, session musicians and live performers. Popular for weddings, corporate events and other private functions, they are also often seen at local music venues in North Hampshire. Visit their website at www.funkline.co.uk to hear them and watch sample videos.
THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Andover Music Club: Lochrian Ensemble - 7.30pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Anton Arms, Andover map
Event: Stealer - Pop/rock covers band
Venue: Queen Charlotte, Andover map
Event: Karaoke
Outside Andover:
Venue: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East Street, Havant
Event: Jon Walsh Blues Band + Support - The band are delighted to be invited to perform at this prestigious south coast venue. Tickets are available from the box office on 023 9247 2700. Visit www.thespring.co.uk.
SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Jon Walsh Blues Band + support by Dan Sowerby - 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. Tickets available from the box office 01264 368368.
Venue: Station Hotel, Andover map
Event: Less Is More - Less Is More are one of Andover's most popular covers band, playing regularly around the Andover pub scene, as well as at weddings and corporate functions. Their repertoire consists of modern covers from bands such as Kings of Leon, The Fratellis, Oasis, Muse, Red Hot Chilis, Snow Patrol, The Killers, plus some of the older classics. Visit their website at www.lessismore.me.uk for the full playlist and to hear sample tracks.
SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: White Hart, Penton Mewsey, Andover map
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, telephone the White Hart on 01264 772236. All ages welcome. 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.
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