Andover Gig Guide - Andover, 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.
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Recent updates:
Updated 02 July 2009 - Thanks to Anne from the Foresters Arms in London Street, Andover, for contacting us with details of their events for July. A new venue on the guide, the Foresters has been booking some live singers/guitarists recently, as well as the occasional karaoke or disco, so there's something for everyone to enjoy. On Friday 3 July there is a '70s and '80s night starting at 8pm. On Friday 10 July (8.30pm), back by popular demand, is a solo artist called 'PHIL D' singing songs from all decades. On Friday 17 July (8.30pm), 'LOU TAYLOR' is another solo singer and guitarist. Finally on Saturday 18 July is a Karaoke evening from 8pm with the Disconexion Roadshow.
Updated 01 July 2009 - Thanks to Katy of THE HUMBLE BEES for contacting us with details of their gigs over the next few months, including dates at Propaganda (9 July), the Railway Tavern (11 July) and the Anton Arms (24 July). They also have gigs in Ludgershall and Grateley lined-up. www.andovergigguide.co.uk/humblebees.
Updated 30 June 2009 - Thanks to Lewis from AIN'T NO DISCO for contacting us with the details of their summer party at The George on Saturday 11 July. Start the summer in style with loads of smiley happy people and booty-shakin' tunes. The line-up is as follows: 9-10pm Acoustic sets from AUDIO INDUCED, 10-11pm Roots and Reggae from SPACECREATORS & STORYTELLERS, 11pm-12.45am Bouncy Jungle and Party Tunes from LEWIS DAFUNK, 12.45am-2am Breaks and Dub from DJ SKO. For more information, visit the Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117871751531.
Updated 29 June 2009 - CRISPYSTOCK 09 - 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. In association with The Lights, his many friends celebrate Crispy with an annual charity concert in his honour. The concert's raises money for Headway, the charity that helps survivors of brain injuries lead their daily lives. T-shirts, merchandise, full licensed bar and catering available. The concert will be taking place on SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER and the doors open at 1pm. Live music from 2pm to midnight. £3 minimum donation on the door. Visit the Crispystock website at www.myspace.com/crispyairguitargod for more details. To make a donation to Headway, visit www.justgiving.co.uk/crispystock09.
Updated 29 June 2009 - Thanks to Rob Robinson of NOKANDO for contacting us with details of a gig at Andover Rugby Club this weekend. On Saturday 4 July is the BMW Bikers' Hog Roast and tickets are £10 (this covers entry and food). The event is a ticket only event, so contact the band via www.nokando.com for tickets. Nokando will also be appearing on the Friday evening of the Weyhill Fair Beer Festival on 10 July and at the Tidworth festival family day on Sunday 26 July.
Updated 21 June 2009 - Thanks to Elaine from the White Hart in Penton Mewsey for contacting us with details of the next band to play at the pub - Formed in January 2008, the four-piece band GREAT WALLS are currently gigging around Hampshire. Their lead singer, Ricky Ray Piper, was recently interviewed on Andover Sound. Go along to www.andoversound.com to listen to the interview and their new single. Their own website is www.myspace.com/greatwalls.
Updated 19 June 2009 - Thanks to Shaun Da Prawn from DIRTY JOKERS for contacting us to announce that the band will soon be on the "Road of Rock!". After recruiting a second axeman they will be launching at the Station Hotel on Friday 17 July with rock tunes "you really wanna hear!". Visit the band's website at www.dirtyjokers.co.uk.
Updated 17 June 2009 - Thanks to Graham from MAVIS GRIND for contacting us. They will be playing at the Tally Ho! in Broughton for the Summer party on 26 June and at The Boathouse in Salisbury on 26 September. Visit www.mavisgrind.com for more information and to hear their music.
Updated 14 June 2009 - Thanks to Sarah Bullis for contacting us with details of the debut gig for the new Andover rock group NOVOCAINE: Saturday 12 September from 9pm at the Station Hotel. With Pete Burden on vocals, Andy Deans on guitar, Alan Evans on bass and Dave Bullis on the drums, Novocaine's music has been described to us as 'Kerrang/Scuzz' rock. So if you're into that type of music, then you'll love them. Visit their Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=94464288932.
Updated 09 June 2009 - The semi-finals of the Chantry Centre's talent competition "That's Centretainment" took place on Sunday 7 June and the lucky 13 acts have been chosen for the final that will be held at The Lights on Saturday 4 July at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the box office on 01264 368368 or visit www.thelights.org.uk. The winner will be featured at the Andover Carnival on Sunday 12 July, at the Big Festival in Vigo Road Park on Saturday 15 August and at the Christmas Lights Switch-On on Friday 20 November. To see the pictures from the semi-final and a full list of the finalists, visit Andover Sound at www.andoversound.com.
Updated 03 June 2009 - Thanks to Will from RED AZTEK for contacting us with details of their gigs in Andover, starting at the Station Hotel on 4 July. They are a four-piece playing classic rock covers from bands and artists such as Led Zep, Free, Police, Pink Floyd, Joe Cocker, Cream, the Beatles, GNR, Robert Palmer, Red Hot Chilis etc. Visit their website for more information at www.scyam.com/redindex.html.
Updated 28 May 2009 - Thanks to Sharon McCarthy for contacting us. Sharon has launched two Clive's Easylearn Rock & Pop Music Schools in Andover: Monday evenings at Andover Baptist Church and Tuesday evenings at Winton School. These schools give children from 7-17 the chance to learn to play guitar, bass, drums and keyboard, and they get to jam in bands from their very first session. Adults don't miss out either because they are also welcome on Tuesday evenings for the 'It's My Generation' session. For more information, visit www.clivesmusic.com. Or visit their group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=77793366736.
Updated 25 May 2009 - Thanks to Paul from PRETTY VACANT for contacting us with their gig dates through to December, including a busy weekend in July when they will be playing at the popular Weyhill Fair Beer Festival on Saturday 11 July, and live on stage with THE DIRECTORS, TORN OFF STRIPS and the winner from That's Centretainment on Carnival day, Sunday 12 July.
Updated 17 May 2009 - The Bob Marley tribute act LEGEND will be headlining on the main stage at this year's TWANGFEST on Saturday 11 July at the Testbourne Community School in Whitchurch. Other bands confirmed include: The Plastix, The Primeministers, The Charlie Parkers, Transcend, The Fortunate, The Vegas, Arkane, Mercygiver, Ruins of Earth, The Guns of Pig Alley, Le Chat Noir, The Veygers, Karrion, MCD, The Have It Your Ways, The Circus Sands and others TBC. Gates open at 11.30am for a midday start. There will be a licensed bar, BBQ and children's play area. Tickets are available at the gate and costs £10 adult, U18 £5, U11 free. A 2 adult + 2 teen family ticket is £25. For more info visit www.twangfest.co.uk or contact Martyn Page 01256 892523 / 07789 420131. Their Facebook group is: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=88547301976.
Updated 10 May 2009 - A local talented musician and regular guest on Andover Sound, 'ONESTONE', better known to most of us as Dave Tucker, has now created his own MySpace page (although the mobile version of the popular music-sharing website actually thinks he's a 109 year old Female -- not sure if Andover is ready for that!). He has uploaded four of his acoustic classics including 'You've Got A Friend', 'Love Will Keep Us Alive', 'Streets of London' and 'Nothing At All', all recorded through the interview mic at the Andover Sound studio. To find out why he's called Onestone and to listen to his music, check-out www.myspace.com/onestonedavid. Keep an eye on the gigs list for him playing locally!
Updated 05 May 2009 - Thanks to Mark from LESS IS MORE for contacting us. Mark has confirmed this year's line-up for the popular Weyhill Fair Beer Festival. Friday evening's session (9pm-11pm) will have live music from NOKANDO, their 14th year at the festival. Saturday's music starts at 3pm and the line-up includes LESS IS MORE, STONEPIG, PRETTY VACANT, BARE WIRES, BEN BLACK and the SOFA KINGS. Visit the festival website at www.freewebs.com/weyhillfair.
Updated 04 May 2009 - Thanks to Jack Sinclair of the THAMES VALLEY JAZZ QUARTET for contacting us again - their Sunday afternoons of New Orleans-style jazz at the Bell Inn in Weyhill continue to be a success and they have booked a number of repeat dates (check the listings to find out when). They have also lined-up a few dates for the White Hart in Penton Mewsey. Jack is renowned for his unique and powerful clarinet tone and has performed on the bill alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. These afternoon performances run from 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission is free - turn up and listen or dance. Tables are bookable for meals. All ages are welcome.
Updated 24 April 2009 - We have been contacted by Mark Barlow, the bassist with The SAM PAINE TRIO. They are a contemporary blues band from the Basingstoke area that plays covers and original material and they have added four Andover dates to this year's gig list: Sat 30 May at the Borough Arms, Sat 13 June at the Railway Tavern, Fri 14 August at the Anton and Sat 17 October at the Station. Visit their website at http://www.myspace.com/sampainemusic.
Updated 16 April 2009 - Thanks to Sarah-Jane of Mute Music for contacting us. Mute Music are suppliers of all musical instruments and accessories and they are now also selling CDs of local bands and artists in their new shop at Unit 213, The Commercial Centre, Picket Piece. Visit them online at www.mutemusic.co.uk.
Updated 05 March 2009 - The BIBLECODE SUNDAYS are returning to The Entertainer in Andover on Friday 24 July for a repeat performance following their last successful gig in November. After last time, tickets are expected to sell fast, so don't miss out. The band is fronted by Ronan McManus, the younger brother of Declan McManus (aka Elvis Costello), along with musicians who have played with Bad Manners and Shane McGowan & The Popes. Tickets are £8 each in advance or £12 on the night if there are any left. For tickets or other information, contact Deano: IrishNightInfo@aol.com or 07979 243089.
Updated 13 February 2009 - Thanks to Jon Walsh for contacting us with more dates in his 2009 diary. Some gigs will be performed under the title JON WALSH BLUES TRIO playing real and jazzy blues music, the JON WALSH BLUES EXPRESS will be playing the harder-hitting blues stuff and of course there are a few gigs here and there with Jon playing solo blues - They have an incredible line-up of gigs across the South including many in Andover. Gigs in Andover include Propaganda on 26 March, The Swallow on 10 April, and the Propaganda again on 25 June, 12 November and 10 December. Also, fairly locally, they will be playing at the White Hart in Penton Mewsey on 11 April, the Plough in Grateley on 1 May and at the Watership Down's Beer Festival in Freefolk (nr Whitchurch) on 30 May.
Updated 24 January 2009 - Local rock covers group BIZR are looking for one or two people to join the band as either a singer or lead guitarist, or both. Contact the band via their website at www.bizrweb.com.
Updated 21 January 2009 - Thanks to Rob of CONTACT STUDIO for getting in touch. Located close to Andover's train station, Rob's studio is conveniently placed locally for anyone looking for quality, professional recording at reasonable rates. The new studio has air-conditioned rooms that are well-equipped with the latest in audio recording equipment suitable for solo artists, instrumentalists or bands from novice to professional. For more information see Rob's post in our forum.
Updated 18 January 2009 - Thanks to Terry from FAY WRAY for contacting us via our Facebook Group. Thanks to a recommendation from Shaun (ex-BIZR), these guys travelled north for the first time on Saturday 17 January from their comfort zone around the Portsmouth area to play at the Station Hotel. Terry and the band would like to thank everybody at the Station for a great reception to the area and they hope to be back in Andover again very soon. Check out their song list, videos and comments on their website at www.faywray.co.uk. Photos of Saturday's gig at the Station can be found in Nick's Photo Album.
Updated 31 December 2008 - Thanks to Mike from TEQUILA SUNRISE for contacting us. Previously known as DC18 with Mike providing vocals and guitar and Zoe provides vocals and tambourine, they are now looking for a bass guitarist who can also provide some vocals. As DC18 they have played gigs across town and neighbouring villages, including the Railway Tavern, the Lamb Inn, the Plough at Grateley and the Amport Inn on New Years Eve, and they have already made bookings for 2009 under the new name. To contact them, please e-mail us and we will forward your message straight on.
Updated 15 December 2008 - Thanks for Ian Easton for contacting us through our MySpace page. Ian is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for local group LOWLY GALLOWS and also performs as a solo artist called THE WIDOWMAKER. Ian is studying music journalism at Southampton where he performs frequently, although he does perform all over Andover too including a recent appearance at Richie Madisun's Help For Heroes charity gig at The Globe on 7 December. Ian is recording a new 9 track EP at the moment called SOUNDTRACK TO REALITY and you can listen to four of the songs on his MySpace page at www.myspace.com/ianeastonmusic. And the website for his band is www.myspace.com/lowlygallows.
Updated 11 December 2008 - Tickets are on sale for TIDWORTH FESTIVAL on 24-26 July 2009. Friday evening will be a Music in Flight display, Saturday will be a rock concert with STATUS QUO, and Sunday's Family Fun day will have performances throughout the day from up and coming bands followed by THE TROGGS. For more information and tickets, visit www.tidworthfestival.info.
Updated 14 October 2008 - Guitarist (or Bassist) looking to join or start covers band - Local singer/songwriter RICHIE MADISUN is looking to join a covers band or start one. For contact details, visit our Musicians Wanted / Available section of our forum.
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