May 2013
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SATURDAY 18 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: Station Hotel, 63 Bridge Street, Andover, SP10 1BY map
Event: Dr Vegas - Dr Vegas - Spurred on by the wide range of music they played at Uni in Southampton, Loucas Hajiantoni and Darren Rampton formed Dr Vegas in November 2009. After completing the line-up with Rob Crisp and David Lovell, their debut was at Winchester O'Neill's at the end of January 2010. Since then they've developed a good early reputation, appealing to music lovers of all ages. Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Vegas/283896841523. Visit the pub's website at www.stationhotelandover.co.uk.
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Venue: Time Ring, High Street, Andover, SP10 map
Event: Outside Central - Outside Central are a young Andover-based Indie Rock band. Writing and performing their own material, with a few covers thrown in, they can perform an electric or acoustic set, or a mix of both. Available for gigs in and around Andover. The band consists of: Hugh Reilly-Smith (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar) Charley Robinson (Lead Guitar) Kurt Mothersole (Drums) and Matt Carter (Bass). Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OutsideCentral.
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Venue: Welcome Stranger, Kimpton, Andover, SP10 map
Event: Vintage - Vintage 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. They play a mix of great songs from the 60s and 70s, covering many of the classics of that great music era. Sets include Beatles, Searchers, Hollies, Shadows, Eagles, CCR, Zombies and more. Keep an eye on the gig list for their public appearances in venues around town. Visit their website at www.vintageband.moonfruit.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage/115973365092319.
Venue: Angel Inn, 95 High Street, Andover, SP10 1ND map
Event: Josey Kane - A night of swing with Josey Kane. His shows include Michael Buble's international hits covering artistes from Bobby Darin, Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and many more. Gaining re-bookings at every venue he plays, whilst earning the name of "The King of Swing". Josey's repertoire also includes covers from the 50s to the present day, by artistes such as Ben E King, Ronan Keating, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Robbie Williams and many others. Visit www.johnbedford.co.uk/josey-kane. 
Venue: Andover Central Club, East Street, Andover, SP10 1EP map
Event: Reminesce Roadshow disco - SAT 18TH REMINESCE ROADSHOW
Venue: The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH map
Event: Ruarri Joseph supported by James Mitchell - Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk. Ruarri Joseph Date and time: Saturday 18 May 8pm T: £8 in advance, £10 on the door A Lights Arena Event Inspired by Bob Dylan, the singer song-writer's work has earned him favourable comparisons to the chart-topping pop savvy sounds of Damian Rice and David Gray. Born in Edinburgh, he found his song writing roots in the south western Pacific and moved back to the UK at 17 and released his debut album "Tales of Grime and Grit". Ruarri's new album 'Brother', his fourth to date, is inspired and propelled by ideas of friendship, relationships and family. NME Dylan, had he grown up in Cornwall
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Venue: Royal Oak, Charlton, Andover, SP10 4AJ map
Event: Clockwork Fly - Acoustic duo Mike Herbert & Dell Deadman from Andover and Basingstoke playing covers from The Kinks and Slade to David Gray and Gnarls Barkley. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/clockworkfly
Venue: Enham Club, Andover, SP10 4AJ map
Event: Live Music: OPEN ROAD
Venue: Foresters Arms, 2 London Street, Andover, SP10 2PA map
Event: Crazy DJ John and Ligthing Roadshow - Visit the Foresters on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Foresters-Arms/363519443739170. Saturday 18th - Resident Crazy DJ John and Ligthing Roadshow from 8.30pm.
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Venue: Globe Inn, 23 High Street, Andover, SP10 1LJ map
Event: Disco/Karaoke
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Venue: Wykeham Club, Andover, SP10 1LJ map
Event: The Heat Is On - Live music on Saturdays, members £2.50, guests £3.50, unless stated otherwise.
Venue: Lardicake, 19 Adelaide Road, Andover, SP10 1HF map
Event: Karaoke Disco
Outside Andover:
Venue: Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury map
Event: Altar-Club: Road to Blissfields - Line-up: Disco's Out (Murder's In) + Gray Smith + These Days + Outside Central + I'm Designer - for the first time we have a Road to Blissfields event in Salisbury and local acts will have the opportunity to win a place at the festival this summer. The winner WILL be decided on the night by a panel so make sure you come and support your favourite act! Tickets Price £5 in advance / £6 on the door Audience competition to win a ticket to the festival! LINE UP ==== Special Guest Headline: Disco's Out (Murder's In) who we are pleased to confirm playing Blissfields this year www.facebook.com/discosout Gray Smith: www.facebook.com/GraySmithMusician These Days: www.facebook.com/TheseDaysrock Outside Central: www.facebook.com/OutsideCentral I'm Designer: www.facebook.com/imdesignerband LINKS ==== - Website: www.blissfields.co.uk/ - Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blissfields - Twitter: www.twitter.com/blissfields
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Venue: White Hart, Worting Road, Basingstoke, RG22 5EQ map
Event: Puppet Cell, supporting Freeway Mad and Sons of Iccarus - Local band, Puppet Cell, will be playing support to Freeway Mad and Sons of Iccarus at the White Hart in Basingstoke. Puppet Cell play original heavy rock/metal numbers. Think Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Black Sabbath. Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Puppet-Cell/316742931313. They also have a MySpace page at www.myspace.com/551346193 and you can follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Puppetcell.
Venue: Kings Somborne Recreation Ground, Romsey Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PP
Event: Kings Somborne Beer and Music Festival. Live music from: The Chanters + Anne & Seth + Melo-Daemons + The Intruders + The Locators + Ben Goddard & the Heartbeats + Polly & the Billet Doux + - The bar will be run by the Crown Inn. Visit the website at www.sombornebeerandmusic.weebly.com. Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Kings-Somborne-Beer-and-Music-Festival/129370357135305. Get tickets via the Somborne Sessions website (this is not a Somborne Sessions event, but they help by selling the tickets): www.sombornesessions.co.uk. Afternoon + evening = £10. Just afternoon = £5.
Venue: Testbourne Community School, Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, RG28 7JF map
Event: Whitchurch Western Dance Club Monthly Dance - Live Country Music and Disco. Entry £7 Large dance floor. Line, Couple, Freestyle dancing all welcome. No Bar - BYO. Great for dancing or just enjoying the superb music. Doors open 7.00 pm
Venue: The Boaz Project, Hill Farm, Sutton Scotney, SO21 3NT map
Event: The Boaz Annual Spring Fundraising Barn Dance - Tickets are now available for this fun filled evening in suport of The Boaz Trust Hampshire, a local farm charity for adults with learning disabilities. Held in a 250 year old beautiful tythe barn at Hill Farm, Sutton Scotney, SO21 3NT. Tickets: Adults £8, Concessions £6 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £22. Food provided....bring your own drink. Raffle taking place...please come prepared to support.01962 761749/07971 688838 http://www.boazproject.co.uk The Boaz Project Hill Farm Sutton Scotney SO21 3NT
SUNDAY 19 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: Time Ring, High Street, Andover, SP10 map
Event: Common Ground - 11.15am - Visit www.testvalley.gov.uk/business/towncentremanagement/timeringbookings for more information about performing at Andover's Time Ring. - Common Ground are James Mitchell and Kayleigh Burton, a new acoustic duo to the Andover scene. Since graduating from the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, both James and Kayleigh have been working together and have performed live at Basingstoke Live, Hampshire's premier music festival, and the Milestones Museum for the 'Celebration of Sport'. Some of you may know James from the local Funk/Dance/Soul band 'Funkline', a band that has formed an excellent reputation across the south of England, and vocalist and lyricist Kayleigh has been busy writing her own songs which she'll be performing to audiences in the not too distant future. Check out their website at www.commongroundduo.co.uk where you will find their set list, plus links to their own websites where you listen to their own material.
MONDAY 20 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: Station Hotel, 63 Bridge Street, Andover, SP10 1BY map
Event: Blues jam - Live music at the Station Hotel usually starts around 8-8.30pm and finishes not long after 11pm. Visit the pub's website at www.stationhotelandover.co.uk.
TUESDAY 21 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: Lamb Inn, Andover, SP10 1BY map
Event: The Lamb Session - '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.
Venue: The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH map
Event: Andover Musical Theatre Company: Annie The Musical! - 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm) - Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk. Tuesday 21 May 7:30pm Andover Musical Theatre Company present Join Annie, the happy-go-lucky orphan, for a fun-filled adventure! Determined to find her parents, who abandoned her on the doorstep of dingy New York Orphanage run by the child-hating Miss Hannigan, courageous Annie foils her evil plans, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace and a loveable dog named Sandy! Featuring the well known songs, "It's The Hard Knock Life", "You're Never Fully Dresssed Without a Smile" and "Tomorrow". T: £12.50 P: £13.50 FT: ££35 C: £10.50 (excl Fri & Sat eve)
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WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH map
Event: Andover Musical Theatre Company: Annie The Musical! - 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm) - Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk. Tuesday 21 May 7:30pm Andover Musical Theatre Company present Join Annie, the happy-go-lucky orphan, for a fun-filled adventure! Determined to find her parents, who abandoned her on the doorstep of dingy New York Orphanage run by the child-hating Miss Hannigan, courageous Annie foils her evil plans, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace and a loveable dog named Sandy! Featuring the well known songs, "It's The Hard Knock Life", "You're Never Fully Dresssed Without a Smile" and "Tomorrow". T: £12.50 P: £13.50 FT: ££35 C: £10.50 (excl Fri & Sat eve)
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THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH map
Event: Andover Musical Theatre Company: Annie The Musical! - 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm) - Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk. Tuesday 21 May 7:30pm Andover Musical Theatre Company present Join Annie, the happy-go-lucky orphan, for a fun-filled adventure! Determined to find her parents, who abandoned her on the doorstep of dingy New York Orphanage run by the child-hating Miss Hannigan, courageous Annie foils her evil plans, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace and a loveable dog named Sandy! Featuring the well known songs, "It's The Hard Knock Life", "You're Never Fully Dresssed Without a Smile" and "Tomorrow". T: £12.50 P: £13.50 FT: ££35 C: £10.50 (excl Fri & Sat eve)
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Venue: Time Ring, High Street, Andover, SP10 map
Event: Portway Junior Glee Club - 1.30pm - Visit www.testvalley.gov.uk/business/towncentremanagement/timeringbookings for more information about performing at Andover's Time Ring. A mixture of lively, happy school children from years 3,4,5 & 6 who love singing
FRIDAY 24 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH map
Event: Andover Musical Theatre Company: Annie The Musical! - 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm) - Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk. Tuesday 21 May 7:30pm Andover Musical Theatre Company present Join Annie, the happy-go-lucky orphan, for a fun-filled adventure! Determined to find her parents, who abandoned her on the doorstep of dingy New York Orphanage run by the child-hating Miss Hannigan, courageous Annie foils her evil plans, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace and a loveable dog named Sandy! Featuring the well known songs, "It's The Hard Knock Life", "You're Never Fully Dresssed Without a Smile" and "Tomorrow". T: £12.50 P: £13.50 FT: ££35 C: £10.50 (excl Fri & Sat eve)
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Venue: Foresters Arms, 2 London Street, Andover, SP10 2PA map
Event: Just Testing - Visit the Foresters on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Foresters-Arms/363519443739170. Friday 24th - Just Testing. Local rock/pop band playing from 9.30pm - 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.
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Venue: Globe Inn, 23 High Street, Andover, SP10 1LJ map
Event: Disco/Karaoke
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Outside Andover:
Venue: Plough Inn, Chapel Lane, Grateley, SP11 8JR map
Event: Brad Stevens - Friday May 24th Upbeat solo performer playing hits from the 1950s to the present day. Brad is an excellent singer and guitarist with a set list including everything from the Shadows to the Black Eyed Peas. A good night for dancing
SATURDAY 25 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: Station Hotel, 63 Bridge Street, Andover, SP10 1BY map
Event: The Inn Spectres - With more Rock than a Blackpool Crackhouse, The Inn Spectres "are here to entertain you and rock tha house till the spooks are shaken from the rafters!!". Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Inn-Spectres/113318845372847 Visit the pub's website at www.stationhotelandover.co.uk.
Venue: The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH map
Event: Andover Musical Theatre Company: Annie The Musical! - 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm) - Box office: 01264 368368 or www.thelights.org.uk. Tuesday 21 May 7:30pm Andover Musical Theatre Company present Join Annie, the happy-go-lucky orphan, for a fun-filled adventure! Determined to find her parents, who abandoned her on the doorstep of dingy New York Orphanage run by the child-hating Miss Hannigan, courageous Annie foils her evil plans, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace and a loveable dog named Sandy! Featuring the well known songs, "It's The Hard Knock Life", "You're Never Fully Dresssed Without a Smile" and "Tomorrow". T: £12.50 P: £13.50 FT: ££35 C: £10.50 (excl Fri & Sat eve)
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Venue: Andover Central Club, East Street, Andover, SP10 1EP map
Event: New Nidge the DJ - SAT 25TH NEW NIDGE THE DJ
Venue: Railway Club, Station Approach, Andover, SP10 1EP map
Event: Les and Geena Request Show - Saturday 25th May 2013 - Les and Geena request show. Well established superb Bristol based vocal entertainers with a huge and varied repertoire for you to choose your favourite tracks from. The grand finale to the Open Day at the Railway Club, Station Approach, Andover, SP10 3HW
Venue: Foresters Arms, 2 London Street, Andover, SP10 2PA map
Event: Party Night - Visit the Foresters on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Foresters-Arms/363519443739170. Saturday 25th - Steve Marks presents 'PART NIGHT' from 9pm. Male solist/tribute takes partying to the extreme!
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Venue: Time Ring, High Street, Andover, SP10 map
Event: Music Mashup - Music Mash Up in aid of MS Society. Visit www.testvalley.gov.uk/business/towncentremanagement/timeringbookings for more information about performing at Andover's Time Ring.
Venue: Globe Inn, 23 High Street, Andover, SP10 1LJ map
Event: Disco/Karaoke
Outside Andover:
Venue: White Hart, Stockbridge, SP10 1LJ map
Event: Garden Party with live music from NO FRET - Local band 'NO FRET' will be playing throughout the afternoon, with a bouncy castle & BBQ. NO FRET are a Hampshire-based female-fronted five-piece rock, blues and funk covers band, with two guitars that adds to their rocky vibe. They are a collection of like-minded musicians with a wealth of performing experience. Their eclectic set list was given its debut at the White Hart in Stockbridge in March 2012. Rest assured, you will know all the songs and be joining in as well as possibly having a little boogie with your beer! Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nofretband. 
Venue: Whitchurch Sports & Social Club, Whitchurch, SP10 1LJ map
Event: Cotton Pickers Party - Cotton Pickers Party are a young but accomplished local 3 piece band. Bertie, Liam & Tom (lead vocals & lead guitar, drums, bass guitar). They have played various venues including The Eagle in Abbots Ann and The Joiners in Southampton. They play original songs and covers from bands such as The Stranglers, The Undertones, Dr Feelgood, Kaiser Chiefs, Jet, Thin Lizzy and much more.
More band information available on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CottonPickersParty.
Gig details - Whitchurch Utd Sports & Social Club. Saturday 25th May at 8.30pm. Tickets £4. Available on the door or advance purchase from Liam or the Whitchurch club.
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SUNDAY 26 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: Andover Central Club, East Street, Andover, SP10 1EP map
Event: Select Sounds Disco - SUN 26TH SELECT SOUNDS
Venue: Clatford Arms, Goodworth Clatford, Andover, SP10 1EP map
Event: Clatford Arms Beer Festival: Sherman's Wheel - 5 piece covers band from Andover, Hampshire. Currently playing covers by bands including The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, The Futureheads, Maximo Park, The Vaccines, Bloc Party, We are Scientists, The Libertines, Mystery Jets, Stereophonics and more! Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShermansWheel.
Venue: Foresters Arms, 2 London Street, Andover, SP10 2PA map
Event: Karaoke Disco - Visit the Foresters on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Foresters-Arms/363519443739170. Sunday 26th - Street party, fun for the kids and bar-b-q (weather permitting) from 4pm. Karaoke/disco from 6pm til late
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Venue: Southampton Arms, 32 Winchester Road, Andover, SP10 2EG map
Event: The Reluctant Sons + The Witcherman - The Reluctant Sons playing outside on the garden terrace from 6.30pm. Also The Witcherman playing a wide range of music from 70's, 80's, Disco & Pop inside for the rest of the night. BBQ on the front decking 4.30 to 8.30 pm. The Reluctant Sons are a five-piece covers band based in North Hampshire. They play mod/rock covers by The Jam, The Who, The Small Faces, Oasis, Lenny Kravitz, Fountains of Wayne, The Doors, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and many more. Visit them at www.thereluctantsons.co.uk.
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Outside Andover:
Venue: Plough Inn, Chapel Lane, Grateley, SP11 8JR map
Event: Jon Walsh Charity Bash - Date: Sun 26th May Venue: Jon Walsh Charity Bash at The Plough, Grateley, Hants Event: Jon Walsh & many friends (various acts) Comment: Jon will be inviting various bands and musicians to perform another charity gig involving many accomplished acts at The Plough. 8pm-1am. All proceeds to support The Ellenor Foundation hospice for terminally ill children in Jon's home town - Dartford.
MONDAY 27 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: Enham Club, Andover, SP11 8JR map
Event: TRACTOR - TRACTOR was formed in 2006 by Skin Basher Hobbins wanting to 'get it out of his system' after Mrs Skin Basher's suggestion that 4 children were enough. He persuaded Rockin' Jon to dust down the old axe, re-solder the loft-weary amp and don the crucifix and leather underwear. From the first passionate music embrace between these two, it was clear that the gods of music had taken them to their bosom as it strangely worked and ignited the spiritual flame of Tractor that still glows today. Read more of their story at www.myspace.com/tractormusic.
Venue: Angel Inn, 95 High Street, Andover, SP10 1ND map
Event: Countess of Brecknock Hospice event: Harry Bird and the Rubber Wellies + DJs Pomme de Terre and Scatty Hooks + Organic Process + Hattie Snooks - 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.
Venue: Clatform Arms, Andover, SP11 7RN map
Event: Clatford Arms Beer Festival: Live music from Groove Machine - Forget your troubles for a couple of hours and witness the triumphal celebration of the loud and obnoxious that is Groove Machine. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/groove-machine.
FRIDAY 31 MAY 2013
In Andover:
Venue: George Inn, George Yard, Andover, sp10 map
Event: One Last Thrill - Formerly known as SUBJECT MATTER, they still play all your favourite rock, including Guns N Roses, Bon Jovi and many more. Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OneLastThrill.
One Last Thrill @ The George Venue Friday 31st MAY
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OneLastThrill
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd1nnMZk4kY
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Venue: Foresters Arms, 2 London Street, Andover, SP10 2PA map
Event: Debbie - Visit the Foresters on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Foresters-Arms/363519443739170. Friday 31st - New to the Foresters.'Debbie', female vocalist with hits from the past to present day from 9pm
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