Andover Gig Guide - Live Music Guide for Andover in Hampshire, UK.

Barely Legal - Pop/rock covers band in Andover

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:12:00 GMT

Thanks to Pete from BARELY LEGAL for contacting us. This band frequently plays around Andover with their mix of pop and rock covers. Check out their website at www.legalrock.co.uk. Their next Andover gig is at the Anton Arms on Saturday 26 July.

Funkline in Andover at Propaganda

Tue, 27 May 2008 08:39:00 GMT

Thanks to James from FUNKLINE for contacting us. Formerly known as Funk Yard, the band are now back at full force with a new name. Their first gig was at Propaganda on Thursday 16 May. Two more gigs have been lined-up at Propaganda on 31 July and 16 October. Their new website is www.funkline.co.uk.

Less Is More live in Andover

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:24:00 GMT

Thanks to Mark of LESS IS MORE for getting in touch with the addition of more gigs at the Borough Arms and the Railway Tavern to their busy calendar. Check out their website at www.lessismore.me.uk.

Jon Walsh Blues Band

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:34:00 GMT

Thanks to Jon of the JON WALSH BLUES BAND for contacting us; he has added three dates to their diary at the White Hart in Penton Mewsey: 26 July, 30 August and New Years Eve. Don't forget their other dates in Andover, including gigs at the Angel (August), Propaganda (August and October) and The Lights (November). The band's website is www.jonwalshbluesband.com.

Beatles, Jam and Bob Marley tribute acts at the Wolversdene Club

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:24:00 GMT

Thanks to Rob at the Wolversdene Club for supplying us with details of gigs coming up in the main bar and in the Hayward Suite at the club: THE COMPLETE BEATLES on 18 July. THE JAMM (Jam tribute) on 20 September. LEGEND - A tribute to Bob Marley on 7 November. For tickets and more info call 07879 898309.

Forthcoming gigs - week commencing 07 JULY 2008

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:47:00 GMT

THURSDAY 10 JULY 2008
Mavis Grind at Propaganda
Tench, Primitai, Anatomy of Me and Mercy Giver at The George

FRIDAY 11 JULY 2008
Nokando at the Weyhill Fair Beer Festival
Charlotte at the Royal British Legion in Newbury
Greg Winters at the Plough Inn, Grateley
The Have It Your Ways and Tokyo Sunrise at The George

SATURDAY 12 JULY 2008
The Jon Walsh Blues Band at the Bear Hotel in Devizes as part of the Marlborough International Jazz Festival
Bambu at the Wolversdene Club
Charlotte at the Enham Club
No Way Out at the Anton Arms
Pretty Vacant, Ben (acoustic), Reload, Ben, Hazel and Rich, Stonepig, The Unknown Artists (acoustic) and Less Is More at the Weyhill Fair Beer Festival
Steve Carroll at the Railway Tavern
Open Air Picnic with The Troggs (supported by Bizr) and the Old Thumper Trad Band in the grounds of Farleigh School (SP11 7PW)
Peter and the Test Tube Babies, Sniper and UFHC at The George

SUNDAY 13 JULY 2008
Carnival day in Andover with live music on stage outside the Guildhall with various acts, including The Merrydowns, Torn Off Strips and Stonepig, who will be going on to play at various venues in the evening.
Torn Off Strips at the Propaganda in the evening
Stonepig at the Station Hotel in the evening
Flash Company at the Weyhill Fair Beer Festival

Stonepig Tour 2008: Bring Your Porker To The Slaughter

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:37:00 GMT

STONEPIG's next gig on their 2008 'Bring your Porker to the Slaughter' tour will be 12 July at the Weyhill Fair Beer Festival. Also, they will be rounding off what promises to be a great carnival day in Andover, Sunday 13 July, with a gig at the Station Hotel. See their website for all the dates of the tour at www.stonepig.co.uk.

Acropolis debut single released - 'make you see'

Tue, 27 May 2008 12:49:00 GMT

Thanks to Paul from ACROPOLIS for contacting us. They have now released their debut single 'Make You See'. If you want a copy, you can contact the band through their website at www.myspace.com/acropolisuk. Andover doesn't have an independent record shop, but if you're out and about in Salisbury, you will find it on sale exclusively from Stand Out Records on Fisherton Street. The single is also available to buy at all Acropolis gigs. For a full gig listing, visit www.myspace.com/acropolisuk.

THE TROGGS are back in town!

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:02:00 GMT

Did you miss your chance to see THE TROGGS when they played at the Club at Life in May? Here's your chance to see them. On Saturday 12 July THE TROGGS, supported by BIZR, and the OLD THUMPER TRAD BAND will be performing at an open air picnic in the beautiful grounds of Farleigh School (SP11 7PW). The picnic starts at 6pm and the concert starts at 7.30pm. In aid of Rotary charities, tickets are available from the Andover Tourist Office in Church Close (tel 01264 324320) and are £15. There will be a beer tent and bring your own seats!

Gasoline Alley in Andover

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:04:00 GMT

Thanks to Pete from GASOLINE ALLEY for contacting us. The gigs in Andover include: 2 August at the Queen Charlotte and 27 September at the Wolversdene Club. Visit the band's website at www.gasalley.co.uk.

Nick Tynan's Photo Album

Tue, 20 May 2008 12:06:00 GMT

Many thanks to everyone involved in the charity gig for Naomi House on Sunday 18 May with The Troggs. Over £4000 was raised through ticket sales, plus more on the night through generous donations. Photos of the event can be viewed on Nick Tynan's photo album, along with many other gigs. Cheers Nick.

Jamalot 2008 - Battle of the Bands - 19 July at the Depot Youth Centre

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Thanks to Graham Inchley, the club chairman of the Urban Terrain Sports Club (UTSC) at The Depot Youth Centre in Andover for contacting us with news of JAMALOT 2008, a Battle of the Bands competition that will be taking place on Saturday 19 July between 2pm-10pm(ish). With support from the Test Valley Rock School, numerous local bands will be performing with the emphasis on giving the younger bands the opportunity to play alongside the more experienced bands. The event will take place at The Depot, which is located in the Charlton Sports & Leisure Centre on West Portway in Andover, and all proceeds (entrance fee/donations) will go towards the Andover Skatepark Project. The UTSC was launched in 2007 with the aim of providing a facility for all of the town's skateboarders, BMX riders and roller bladers to practise their skills. For more information about the UTSC, visit their website at www.utsc.co.uk.

Charlotte singing live

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:40:00 GMT

Thanks to CHARLOTTE for contacting us with more dates in her diary. She will be performing at the Enham Club on 12 July, the Railway Tavern on 19 July, the Wolversdene Club on 16 August and the Railway Tavern again on 6 September. Check out Charlotte's MySpace page for more information about her and her music.

Torn Off Strips - 2008 gigs

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:46:00 GMT

Thanks to John of TORN OFF STRIPS for contacting us with a list of gigs in Andover through to November. They hope to be playing on a stage outside the Guildhall on Carnival day, Sunday 13 July, followed by a full set at Propaganda in the evening.