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.
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Andover Gig Guide BLOG:
Updated 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 06 February 2010 - Thanks to Alex Gillies for contacting us with details of an exciting evening of music that is planned at the Chestnut Tree up on Weyhill Road on Saturday 27 February, 8pm thru midnight:
Acoustic acts including….
Just Hanna
Woolly Fuller
Strangely Famous
Jason Vayle
Gray Smith
Plus an all new covers band new to the Andover Scene, with musicians from bands like Blue Kenny, Eastwood, Malakai, Uncle Daves Biscuit Barrel
and some fresh new talent!
Updated 05 February 2010 - Thanks to Tom Donohoe, headmaster of Anton Junior School, for contacting us with details of a charity gig day that is to be held at Harrow Way School on Saturday 6 March. The gig is to raise funds for Anton Junior School's campaign to build a Music, Dance & Drama room. From 2pm to 6pm a variety of bands will be playing for youngsters under 16 to attend. Burgers, Hot Dogs and Drinks will be available throughout the afternoon. Teachers will be present throughout to ensure the safety of all who come along. Under 16 ticket price only £4. From 7pm to 11pm the event will continue for adults only. If you are over 16 and would like an evening of live music from a range of local bands, please come along. There is a BBQ and bar to keep you going. Adult tickets cost just £6. Tickets for both events can be purchased from Anton Junior School and Waterstones bookshop in Andover from Monday 15 February.
Updated 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 20 January 2010 - Thanks to Lacey at THE LIGHTS for sending us the line-up for the next LIVE & LOCAL evening on Friday 12 February, 7.30pm.
Tickets £5 / £4 students & concessions / Spotlight members 2 for 1.
Headlining:
SION - www.siononline.com
Also playing:
SOMEWHERE BETWEEN HERE & THE STEREO - www.myspace.com/somewherebetweenhereandthestereo
THE FORTUNATE - www.myspace.com/thefortunateuk
OLD TIME RADIO
Visit www.thelights.org.uk for more information.
Updated 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 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 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 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 06 January 2010 - Thanks to JON WALSH for contacting us with some more gigs for 2010, including TWO visits to Switzerland in January and March. He is also very bravely returning to the Cellar Bar in Devizes on 6 February where he broke both of his legs not long ago, Mind the step Jon! As the Jon Walsh Blues Band are local musicians, we're more than happy to list all of their gigs, even the Swiss ones! As far as local gigs are concerned, Jon will be playing a laid-back acoustic set in the restaurant at the Black Swan, Monxton on Friday 29 January 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 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 04 January 2010 - Thanks to Mark Simonson for contacting us with details of the first Andover gigs for TWIN AIRBAGS in 2010. Professional duo Gary and Steve will be appearing at the Station Hotel for the first time on Saturday 23 January and they are returning to the Borough Arms on Saturday 13 February, just days before Gary embarks on a series of European gigs with his reformed group JADIS. Check out their websites: www.jadis-net.co.uk www.steve-thorne.co.uk.
Updated 03 January 2010 - Sunday 7 February at The Lights - 7.30pm - Musicals in Concert - To kick-off Andover's Carnival fundraising, join local singers Jake Ward, Laura Shears and Jamie Walsh to celebrate the very best of Musical Theatre with songs from Cats, Phantom, Chicago, Starlight Express, Joseph, We Will Rock You and many more. Tickets are £12, Children £9. Call the box office on 01264 368368 or visit www.thelights.org.uk.
Updated 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 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 04 December 2009 - After a 3 year break Gary Chandler from professional duo TWIN AIRBAGS has reformed his group JADIS and they will be touring Holland, Belgium and Germany, plus a couple of UK double headlining gigs with UK band SHADOWLAND in February. Check the brand new Jadis website for news and information about the tour and subsequent plans - www.jadis-net.co.uk. Whilst we're on the subject, Steve Thorne (the other half of Twin Airbags) has recently released his new album, "Into The Ether", check out his website at www.steve-thorne.co.uk where you can listen to sample tracks and buy his new album, plus his other work.
Updated 28 November 2009 - Local band FLAXEN now have a Facebook page. Become a fan at www.facebook.com/pages/Flaxen/198608626632.
Updated 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 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 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 11 November 2009 - Since their appearance at the Station Hotel on 24 October 2009, new Hampshire rock covers band VINYL SWARF have booked dates at the Enham Club, Railway Tavern, Wolversdene Club and Angel Inn, plus many more all over Hampshire. For their gigs in Andover, keep an eye on www.andovergigguide.co.uk/VinylSwarf. For everything else, visit their website at www.vinylswarf.com.
Updated 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 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 02 November 2009 - We have been contacted by Steve Garfitt, the new landlord of THE GLOBE in Andover's High Street, a popular pub on Friday and Saturday evenings with their regular Karaokes and Discos. Steve is now considering promoting live music in the pub and welcomes musicians to get in touch with him. So if you're an acoustic musician, a new or original band, or a covers band, then give him a call on 07502 456424. If you're on Facebook, join The Globe's group: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131001718555. If you're not on Facebook, you should be ;) but you can keep track of what's on at the pub at www.AndoverGigGuide.co.uk/TheGlobeAndover.
Updated 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 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 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 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 - Guitar and music accessories, beating in the heart of Andover Town Market every Saturday
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
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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.
