Andover Gig Guide - Hampshire, UK.
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Updated Thursday 16 May 2013 - Andover Town Band will be marshalling a charity open afternoon at the Longstock Park Water Gardens on Sunday 2nd June 2013, between 2pm and 5pm. The gardens have been voted "the finest water garden in the world" by the International Water Lily Society - come along and see why! Special permission has been granted for the Band to play at the Longstock Park Nursery nearby. Why not visit the fabulous gardens and afterwards treat yourself to some refreshments whilst you listen to the band. Entrance is £5 for adults and £1 for children, with the proceeds going to Andover Town Band (registered charity no. 1141183). For more information about the band please visit www.andovertownband.co.uk Directions: Travel out of the Leckford village on the A3057 towards Andover, cross the river bridge and take the first turning to the left signposted to Longstock. The Water Gardens are situated opposite the gates of Longstock Park. Longstock Park Water Garden, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6JF.
Updated Tuesday 07 May 2013 - We are currently looking for musicians and groups interested in 'busking' and performing in Andover High Street as part of a series of events including 'Music Month' in July. If you are interested then email hwhittam@testvalley.gov.uk - Heather Whittam
Updated Friday 03 May 2013 - Hattie Snooks is putting on a gig on Monday 27th May at the Angel Inn to raise money for the Countess of Brecknock Hospice. Travelling folksters Harry Bird and the Rubber Wellies present their intimate cabaret of joyful sing-a-long choruses and general participatory fun. Pirates, lizards, cracks in the wall and Basque cyclists all inhabit the songscape. And a beard snood... DJs Pomme de Terre and Scatty Hooks will whet your whistle with some folk-tastic beats, Organic Process (formerly Average Joe) will be keeping us politically informed and dancing like lunatics, and Hattie Snooks will be weaving her musical web of bittersweet folk pop. The event is to raise money for The Countess of Brecknock Hospice, Andover, who provide palliative medicine and terminal care - ensuring patients are able to live as full a life as possible within the limitations of their illness. Staff also provide sympathetic support and care to family and friends. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased on the door. Any questions, please ask at the bar.
Updated Friday 03 May 2013 - Check out Andover alt-rockers IN DARKLIGHT'S new music video for their single "Drift". Win a signed copy of their latest EP by writing an original comment about the video and sharing the YouTube link. Winners will be announced at the end of May 2013. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nLz6Krnm-U
Updated Sunday 28 April 2013 - Message from THE COOKIE MONSTERS: Big thanks to everyone who turned up at the Mitre last night. Really awesome night. If you would like another Monster night of live music THE COOKIE MONSTERS are playing between 6 - 7.30pm & 10 - 11pm on Friday night at The Northbrook Festival, East Stratton. The Northbrook Arms, situated just minutes off the A33 between Basingstoke and Winchester. Postcode SO21 3DU
Updated Thursday 18 April 2013 - Wanted. Competent and modern style guitarist to join the local band known as 'Tractor' which has been in existence for 7 years. Big thanks to Kit, who is moving on with his pro commitments. Own kit and wheels please. Next gig 18th May in St Mary Bourne. Contact Julian julianheathcotehobbins@yahoo.co.uk or 07967 489769.
Updated Monday 15 April 2013 - Costa Coffee & Anton Road Studio is proud to present an evening of acoustic performances this coming Saturday, 20 April 2013, inspired by local musicians. Running order: 7.30pm - Doors open 7.45pm - Bertie Chattell 8.15pm - Bethany Hayter 8.45pm - Talking To Amy 9.15pm - In Darklight 9.45pm - Hollie And Laura 10.15pm - One Last Thrill 11pm - Closing £3 | doors: 7.30pm | all ages welcome. Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/447917061954692.
Updated Tuesday 09 April 2013 - Talking To Amy are playing at The Anton Arms on Friday 12 April 2013 from 9pm. Talking To Amy are a 4 piece from Andover, with Matt Bird, Josh Pearce, Max Gifford and Tom Symons. They play a mix of covers and original songs. Fusing electric and acoustic guitars they create a unique and modern rock sound. The band is growing in experience gigging in and around Andover spreading their own material as well as popular covers of tracks in the charts. Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Talking-To-Amy/136363819782501.
Updated Friday 29 March 2013 - The Hatchet Inn in Lower Chute, near Andover, are re-launching their OPEN MIC nights. They will now take place on the first FRIDAY of every month, the first one being Friday 1 February 2013. The evening will start around 8pm and they welcome anyone who wishes to attend to either play an instrument, sing or do some standup, in fact anything. Equipment (amps, pa etc) will be provided, just turn up with your instrument and play. Visit the pub's website at www.thehatchetinn.com.
Updated Thursday 28 March 2013 - Just Testing will be playing at Propaganda in Andover this coming Easter Sunday (not Less Is More as advertised)...9.00pm - 11.00pm. Classic rock and pop covers band with an eclectic mix, joined now by ex-Flaxen guitarist Chris Powell. Covering artists such as The Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Pat Benatar, Kings Of Leon, AC/DC, Stereophonics, Foo Fighters, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Katy Perry, Duffy, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crowe, Police and many more… always ending on their favourite 50's number by the Safaris! Something for everybody! Visit their website at www.myspace.com/groupjusttesting.
Updated Saturday 23 March 2013 - New full time bass player needed for Andover covers band Less is More. After 6 years in the band Kris in moving up North to live and work, so the band is looking for a replacement. Ideally someone who can sing a bit as well would be great. Anyone interested please e-mail Mark on s.mark.holden@hotmail.co.uk.
Updated Thursday 21 March 2013 - Saturday 30 March: Easter Family Fun Day for 'Children with Cancer' at The Weyhill Fair, Andover. - all money will be added into Lucy Burton's sponsorship fund for the London Marathon so the charity will receive all donations straight away! There will be a raffle, Easter egg hunt, wine stalls, games, face painting, live music etc....fun for all the family! Kids can come fancy dress! Please come and help raise as much as we can, for such an amazing charity so they can continue to carry out the incredible work they do, in helping such brave and inspiring children!! Spread the word!! For more information on the charity, go to www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk FIGHT AGAINST CANCER!!! http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/lucyburton.
Updated Wednesday 06 March 2013 - The Thames Valley Jazz Quartet (occasionally Quintet) plays traditional jazz in the New Orleans style. They were formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. Check out this new video on YouTube of Jack playing 'I Can't Escape From You', recorded on a small Sony Cybershot stills camera at the Grosvenor Hotel in Stockbridge in March 2013 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZC1XSRU_b0. Other videos were taken too, have a look at the clarinet845 YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/clarinet845.
Updated Wednesday 06 March 2013 - Andover Choral Society's Spring Concert will be taking place on Saturday 27 April 2013 at St Mary's Church in Andover, 7.30pm - Rossini, Petite Messe Solennelle conducted by Peter Ford. Tickets are £10 in advance (from Waterstone's Bookshop or choir members) £12 at the door. Free entry 14 years and under. Visit www.andoverchoralsociety.org.uk - Registered Charity No:1104982 Enquiries 01264 354305
Updated Tuesday 05 February 2013 - UNCLE TOM'S COBBLEYS make a welcome return to the Station Hotel on Saturday 9 February. They churn out toe-tapping covers of popular Rock, Pop, Ska, Folk, Country and even Metal tunes using just an Acoustic Guitar, a Fiddle or a Banjo and the odd Kazoo! They've been known to liven up many a 'quiet night at the local' with their upbeat, rousing versions of popular classics - ancient and modern. Fuelled by the local ale and the love of the unexpected, it's never a dull moment when the boys are in town. Whether you're in awe of the speed of the fiddle or stunned by the sheer audacity of the song choices, you're sure to go home with a spring in your step and a smile on your face :) Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cobbleys.
Updated Monday 04 February 2013 - The Andover Young Musician of the Year competition for Classical and Pop music will be taking place this Thursday 7 February from 6.30pm at St Mary's Church, Andover. It will be presented by St Mary's Church Appeal in conjunction with Andover Rotary Club. Due to the loss of lead from the roof of St Mary's Church the church now has to raise over £200K to re-build the organ and church to keep it for our future generations. Local young musicians of secondary school age are invited to enter this competition to win a first prize of £100 with runner up prizes of £50 together with a cup for the young person's school. Acts will receive feedback from the judging panel but the audience will decide on a winner! Contact your music teacher or Chris Lynn on 01264 396511 or email christopher.lynn@talktalk.net for further details. Tickets are £10 and are available from The Lights on line and at the Box Office and at Waterstones Book store, Chantry Centre, Andover. Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk.
Updated Sunday 27 January 2013 - The birth-place and spiritual home of the gig guides, The Lardicake in Andover, is now on Facebook! Visit www.facebook.com/Lardicake.
Updated Friday 18 January 2013 - Following the evolution of IN DARKLIGHT into a 3-piece during 2010, brothers Ben & Louis Sellers and Ross Archer continue to develop and expand in the alternative rock genre. This is evident from a succession of original music releases since 2004. Their latest EP, 'Drift' (Dec 2012) excites, portraying new ideas and influences. Frontman Ben's powerful, yet melodic bass lines blend with driving, precisely orchestrated drumming from Louis to create a tight and explosive rhythm section. Adding Ross' creative and distinctive guitar work to Ben's honest, reflective lyrics results in soaring choruses, mature songwriting and hooks that refuse to vacate the memory. With the technical ability to self-produce to exacting standards in the studio and the musicianship to carry this on to the stage, live performances are energetic, effervescent and engaging. The musical content both challenges and entertains the listener - power balanced by harmonic subtlety and skilful touches of brilliance; confidence without arrogance. Just as the previous release, 'Beautiful Design' (Mar 2012) differed from the preceding self-titled EP (Aug 2011), 'Drift' portrays new musical horizons that move forward, never looking to repeat." Visit www.indarklight.com.
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Updated Friday 18 January 2013 - Event: Andover Rotary Club Charity Concert: Italian pianist Francesco Attesti and the Harlequin singers - Andover Rotary Club, Charity concert featuring Italian pianist Francesco Attesti and the Harlequin singers at St Mary's Church Andover on Friday 22nd March tickets cost £12.50 in advance or £15 on the door. Francesco's program will include pieces by- Beethoven, Bach, Debussy, Brahms and Gershwin. Ticket information can be obtained on Tel no 01264 363496.
Updated Tuesday 08 January 2013 - Costa Coffee & Anton Road Studio will be presenting an evening of open mic performances inspired by our local musicians. Featuring: In Darklight, Talking To Amy, Hollie And Laura, Bethany Hayter, Outside Central, One Last Thrill and Lucy Bourne. £3 | doors: 7.30pm | all ages welcome | Costa Coffee, High Street, Andover. SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 2013. Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/455511024513118.
Updated Tuesday 08 January 2013 - Costa Coffee & Anton Road Studio will be presenting an evening of open mic performances inspired by our local musicians. Featuring: In Darklight, Talking To Amy, Hollie And Laura, Bethany Hayter, Outside Central, One Last Thrill and Lucy Bourne. £3 | doors: 7.30pm | all ages welcome | Costa Coffee, High Street, Andover. SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 2013. Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/455511024513118.
Updated Friday 21 December 2012 - Letter from Paul Jeans from the Station Hotel: Station Hotel's Annual Rock Jam, Saturday 12 January 2013 ---- Dear All, For the past five years we have held a charity event on one of the Saturday's of the new year at the Station Hotel Andover, which is loosely called a "Rock Jam". What we do is to get together members of lots of the local bands (not blues they have a blues night every third Monday of the month) and play "a once a year one off event". The event is unusual in that throughout the evening no one plays together in their normal band line up. So you may have three songs with the drummer and bass player of one band the singer of another, and the guitarists from a third. The next three songs the line up changes again. Which also means the whole of your band does not need to attend, but the more the merrier! This is only possible by getting a list from everyone in advance of the songs they play and matching it with the songs other bands play (no we don't do Slade Merry Xmas!!!) The PA ,drums, lighting, amps etc. are all provided by Andover band Less is More, who have organised the music side of the event since it started, so you just need to bring your Sticks, Guitars and Singing Voice. The whole thing is great fun, a bit chaotic, very full, and it's all in a great cause, for charities:- TBC which ones… It's also great opportunity to meet and play with other like-minded musos. Last year we had members of: Just Testing, Stonepig, No Way Out, Less is More and Nailed, to name just a few. If you are interested please contact Mark Holden s.mark.holden@hotmail.co.uk, of Less is More, who will be able to give you any other details you need.
Updated Friday 21 December 2012 - For a really special concert to kick-start your new year, the Andover Town Band are joining forces with the highly successful Championship section Woodfalls Band to present an evening with Paul Lovatt-Cooper, at the Andover Baptist Church. Both bands are Wessex Champions in their respective sections, and PLC is a highly regarded composer and inspirational conductor throughout the banding world. This promises to be a fantastic evening of outstanding brass band entertainment. Order your tickets soon - the last Andover Town Band concert was a complete sellout! 7pm Sat 12th Jan 2013. Andover Baptist Church, Andover, SP10 3JH. Tickets £6 adults, £1 children - please call 01264 324 056 or visit the Waterstones Book Shop in the Andover Chantry Centre. For more information see www.andovertownband.co.uk
Updated Friday 21 December 2012 - One of Andover's most popular covers bands, LESS IS MORE, is playing this Saturday 22 December at the Wolversdene Club. This will be the last gig for their drummer, Dave Peters, for 3-6 months as he's going under the knife in January for a major op on his back, putting him out of action for a while. Paul Dobinson has kindly agreed to step in as their drummer in the meantime. Head along to the club on Saturday to hear them at their best, performing 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. We wish Dave the speediest recovery!
Updated Wednesday 19 December 2012 - Andover alt. rock band IN DARKLIGHT have officially released 'Drift', their brand new EP. 'Drift' is available in two formats - physical CD and digital download. Simply click on the link to grab yourself a copy now! - www.indarklight.com
Updated Monday 10 December 2012 - The Thames Valley Jazz Quartet (occasionally Quintet) plays traditional jazz in the New Orleans style. They were formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. Check out this new video on YouTube of Jack playing 'The Old Rugged Cross', recorded on a small Sony Cybershot stills camera at the Grosvenor Hotel in Stockbridge in November 2012, with Doug Kennedy on Banjo and Ray Gould on bass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKNUjCnLLXA.
Updated Monday 10 December 2012 - 'The Lamb Session' has recently moved a short distance from The Town Mills back to its birth-place, The Lamb Inn, 21 Winchester Street, Andover SP10 2EA. This popular free fortnightly folk music session run by Marion Wilson is friendly and inclusive, welcoming performers ranging from established and seasoned members of the local folk scene and beyond through to occasional or first time performers. Many people simply come along to listen and soak up the relaxed atmosphere. People start arriving from around 7-30pm onwards and the music kicks off at 8pm and goes on until 11-00pm or sometimes beyond. There is a break of about half an hour at 9-30 for a 'chin-wag' and any announcements. Performers and onlookers generally stay for the duration but there is no pressure to do this and people often drop in for just a while if they aren't able to make the whole evening. It is always great to see new faces both performing and listening... everyone very welcome. For announcements and general session chatter see the Facebook site at www.facebook.com/lamb.session. The next event will be the Christmas special on Tuesday 18 December 2012. Visit www.andovergigguide.co.uk/TheLambSession for all 2013 dates.
Updated Monday 10 September 2012 - After weeks of physio and rehab, Just Testing's guitarist, Chris Powell (ex-Flaxen), has picked up his guitar and is back on the circuit with the band. Geoff Goodall (former lead guitarist of No Way Out and currently with Hard Drive) has been standing in for Chris and adding some lead vocals. At their gig in Eversley last weekend, the band played with both Chris and Geoff and it was fantastic. So, JUST TESTING will be playing at the Station Hotel in Andover this Saturday 15 September with both Chris and Geoff playing lead guitar - the numbers will be rocky, that's for sure! Visit their website at www.myspace.com/groupjusttesting.
Updated Sunday 26 August 2012 - After the success of this event for the last 2 years, this year's PARTY IN THE PARK will be even bigger and better! It will be held at Vigo Road Park on Saturday 1 September 2012. There will be fun for all the family with THE party to end the summer holidays. Bands confirmed include XLR, IN DARKLIGHT, THE BREAKOUT, STONEPIG, THE RELUCTANT SONS, LESS IS MORE and NEWMAN. The live music runs from midday to 7pm and other attractions include: Inflatables to amuse the kids, bush craft tent, a soft play area for the smallest of children, welly wanging, face painting, a selection of Real Ales, bar, fun fair and food vans. Picnics are welcome. You can find full details on the Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/294527713917710.
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Traditional old fashioned locals' pub with four real ales (Fuller's London Pride, Sharp's Doom Bar, Timothy Taylor's Landlord and Banks's Mild) 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.