December 2010
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FRIDAY 3 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Anton Arms, Andover map
Event: '3'
Venue: Queen Charlotte, Andover map
Event: Pretty Vacant - 'Aiming to go where no Andover pub covers band has been before', Pretty Vacant are a versatile four-piece covers band available for pub gigs and bar mitzvahs (although they've never been to one, they are quite keen to try one). Songs include Going Underground (The Jam), Sex On Fire (Kings of Leon), Teenage Kicks (The Undertones), Smooth (Carlos Santana) and many more. Visit their website at www.pretty-vacant.org.uk.
Outside Andover:
Venue: The Swan, Woolston, Southampton 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.
SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Station Hotel, 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.
Venue: Wolversdene Club, Andover map
Event: Uncle Jack - Uncle Jack combines acoustic and electric guitars with a solid rhythm section of bass and percussion, and presents it in a unique way - Uncle Jack's "Live Juke Box". The audience chooses the set list and the band plays the requests. The Juke Box regularly includes tracks from Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, Fratellis, Thin Lizzy, Paul Weller, Razorlight, Oasis, Quo, Queen, T-Rex, REM, Stereophonics, The Who, Clash, Arctic Monkeys, Snow Patrol and many more. Visit their website at www.unclejackweb.co.uk.
Outside Andover:
Venue: Mr Bumbles, Blackwater, Camberley map
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.
Venue: Alma Arms, Portsmouth
Event: No Way Out - 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: Clarendon Club, Tidworth map
Event: Torn Off Strips - Formed in August 2007 to play at an open air event for some friends, Torn Off Strips were so well received that they decided to continue performing. They are not your average covers band - they put their guitar-edged twist on songs by the likes of ABBA and The Beatles through Blondie and Queen to Robbie Williams, Oasis and maybe a bit of Nelly Furtado! Visit their website at www.tornoffstrips.com.
Venue: Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury, Berkshire
Event: Jon Walsh Trio - Jon, Terry & Pete return to the LS&B to play some real blues by the canal. Hope no-one jumps in!
SUNDAY 5 DECEMBER 2010
Outside Andover:
Venue: Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury, Berkshire
Event: Jon Walsh (acoustic blues & jazz) - Sunday afternoon gig alongside the Kennet & Avon canal... Nice!
MONDAY 6 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Christmas Acoustic Night - 7.30pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
FRIDAY 10 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Queen Charlotte, Andover map
Event: Karaoke
SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: George Inn, 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: Town Mills, 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.
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.
TUESDAY 14 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Andover College: Babes in the Wood - Musical Theatre. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Andover College: Babes in the Wood - Musical Theatre. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
THURSDAY 16 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Weyhill Fairground Hall, Weyhill, Andover map
Event: The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents: Christmas Concert with Tim Flint - The Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents an evening of melodic, easy-listening music featuring Tim Flint. 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 Tim Flint, visit www.organfax.co.uk/players/timflint.
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: Antonio Forcione: Solo - 7.45pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
FRIDAY 17 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Anton Arms, 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: Danebury Hotel, Andover map
Event: Pretty Vacant - 'Aiming to go where no Andover pub covers band has been before', Pretty Vacant are a versatile four-piece covers band available for pub gigs and bar mitzvahs (although they've never been to one, they are quite keen to try one). Songs include Going Underground (The Jam), Sex On Fire (Kings of Leon), Teenage Kicks (The Undertones), Smooth (Carlos Santana) and many more. Visit their website at www.pretty-vacant.org.uk.
Venue: Queen Charlotte, Andover map
Event: In Darklight - Formed in late 2004, In Darklight are a four-piece alternative rock band from Andover. In late 2005, they finished their first 6 track EP entitled 'Foreground/Background'. They have released a number of singles since then, including their brand new single, 'The Human Race'.
Their debut album, 'Dying to Confess', which includes the single 'The Human Race', was released on Monday 12 July 2010 and 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.
SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Station Hotel, 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.
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Mayor's Charity Christmas Party: Funkline + Torn Off Strips + The Directors + The Cookie Monsters - A Christmas Party night with the chance to take to the floor and dance to the sounds of local bands, Cookie Monsters, Torn Off Strips, The Directors and Funkline. If you’re looking for a great party night to celebrate the season – here it is! Happy Christmas everyone.
All proceeds to Mayor’s Charities. Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult. 7.30pm. Tickets £10, concessions £8. 01264 368368 or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Venue: Danebury 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: Magic Roundabout, Andover map
Event: Barely Legal - Barely Legal are a four piece rock covers band that plays popular covers from a broad range of artists, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, T Rex, Bryan Adams, Deep Purple, G'N'R, Quo, Bad Company, Free, ZZ Top, Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, Metallica, Queen, U2 and many more. Visit their websites at www.legalrock.co.uk or www.myspace.com/barelyrocks.
Outside Andover:
Venue: Rose and Crown, Sandhurst
Event: No Way Out - 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: The Winton, Basingstoke
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.
Venue: The Duke of Connaught, Windsor
Event: Jon Walsh Blues Band - JWBB return to this great blues venue in Windsor.
SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER 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.
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Christmas Joy with Test Valley Brass - 7pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
MONDAY 20 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Station Hotel, Andover map
Event: Blues jam evening - As advertised on the pub's website at www.stationhotelandover.co.uk.
TUESDAY 21 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: The Lights, Andover map
Event: Pop goes the 80s at Christmas - 7.30pm. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
WEDNESDAY 22 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Danebury Hotel, 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
THURSDAY 23 DECEMBER 2010
Outside Andover:
Venue: The Hinds Head, Aldermaston, Berkshire
Event: Jon Walsh Blues Band - JWBB asked back by popular demand.
FRIDAY 24 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Queen Charlotte, Andover map
Event: Christmas Party / Karaoke
MONDAY 27 DECEMBER 2010
Outside Andover:
Venue: Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, New Forest 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.
FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER 2010
In Andover:
Venue: Queen Charlotte, Andover map
Event: New Years Eve Party
Venue: Danebury Hotel, Andover map
Event: Torn Off Strips - THE place to be on New Year's Eve. 9pm. Formed in August 2007 to play at an open air event for some friends, Torn Off Strips were so well received that they decided to continue performing. They are not your average covers band - they put their guitar-edged twist on songs by the likes of ABBA and The Beatles through Blondie and Queen to Robbie Williams, Oasis and maybe a bit of Nelly Furtado! Visit their website at www.tornoffstrips.com or Facebook group at www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57280325113.
Outside Andover:
Venue: The Plough, Grateley
Event: New Year's Eve party + Jon Walsh (JWBB), Steve Voice (London The Band) and Gary Klata (Flaxen) - Jon, Steve and Gary getting back together again and return to perform and celebrate New Year's Eve after such a great gig in 2009-10.
Venue: Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, New Forest 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.
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