Winchester Gig Guide - Hampshire, UK.
Welcome to the Winchester Gig Guide - A central listing of live music around Winchester.
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Our Local Bands page has links to the artists and bands frequently seen performing around Winchester.
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Updated Monday 23 August 2010 - Canadian Country/Americana sensation ELLIOTT BROOD will be playing at the Railway in Winchester on 5 September. Elliott BROOD have won numerous North American music awards and are touring the UK by popular demand. They are recording a new album due for release in 2011 on Six Shooter Records.
From their debut EP, Tin Type (boasting the cult hit, 'Oh, Alberta!') to their Juno-nominated, full length albums 'Ambassador' and 'Mountain Meadows', Elliott BROOD have earned the praise of connoisseurs and critics alike. They've won over legions of fans with their raw and energetic live shows and their atmospheric, richly crafted records, making a name for themselves worldwide. They've carried their tunes through several Cross-Canada marathons, including headlining Exclaim! Magazine's Wood, Wires & Whiskey tour. The band has opened shows for Wilco, Blue Rodeo, Corb Lund and The Sadies. They have completed five European tours, playing festivals throughout Europe, Great Britain and Scandinavia, including opening spots in Spain with The Black Crowes and in Paris with Broken Social Scene.
In June, 2008 Elliott BROOD released 'Mountain Meadows'. The album captured its share of year-end accolades, earning the band a second Juno nomination for Roots/Traditional Album of the Year and a finalist position for the Polaris Awards in 2009, Canada's equivalent to the Mercury Music Prize.
Visit their website at www.myspace.com/elliottbrood to listen to samples of their music.
Updated Wednesday 18 August 2010 - Thanks to Richard from the Candovers Cricket Club for contacting us with details of the 2010 Charity Sundowner Music Festival that will be held at the Brown and Chilton Candover Club in Brown Candover (between Basingstoke and Alresford on the B3046, SO24 9TS) on Saturday 11 September. The gates will open at 2.30pm with live music from 3pm. There will be a BBQ with local sausages and burgers, a Berry Brothers wine bar and a beer tent, so all you have to bring is your picnic rug! Tickets are £7.50 in advance (under 16s free) or £10 on the door if available. E-mail sundowner2010@hotmail.co.uk, or call Sarah on 01420 561742 or Charlotte on 01256 389719. Limited spaces available so book early. Visit www.sundownermusicfest.co.uk for more details.
Updated Wednesday 04 August 2010 - Pure Acoustica is the brainchild of Nick Tann, an experienced singer songwriter and accomplished guitarist. Pure Acoustica is an organisation that champions the playing of music without the use of microphones, PAs and amplifiers. Acoustic music gives the musician and performer freedom and control, with no distortion from a PA system and no worries about the balance being wrong. The idea first came to Nick when he was playing at a crowded Froggies in Winchester one evening - as the crowd noise increased, Nick had to raise the volume on the amp until eventually, convincing himself no-one was listening, he turned off the amp and started playing quietly to himself, which had the amazing affect to the audience who suddenly starting listening and applauding! The monthly Pure Acoustica events were held at the Dolphin until its closure in late 2009, but now has found new homes at The Southwestern in St Denys and the White Swan in Winchester. For more information, visit the main website at www.pureacoustica.com or join in on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Nick-Tanns-Pure-Acoustica/120471047987893.
The next event will be on Wednesday 11 August at the White Swan in Winchester at 9pm. This event will also be broadcast live on ustream: www.nicktann.co.uk/pureacoustica/Livefeed.html
Updated Saturday 10 July 2010 - Showcased at the Globe, Andover in February, London-based folk-pop band FRASER have now released their new music video for their single "Lay It On The Line" - Check it out - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXRwREGPtGg.
Updated Tuesday 15 June 2010 - Thanks to Selen Akin for contacting us with details of acoustic/improvisational jam sessions that are held at the White Swan, 84 Hyde Street, Winchester (SO23 7DW) every Sunday evening from 5pm. The backline is provided. Selen is also looking for acoustic acts to perform, telephone 01962 808322.
Updated Friday 11 June 2010 - Thanks to Seb from Winchester-based band CARETAKER for contacting us. Caretaker was formed at Alton College in 1998 and, since their first show at the Farnham Maltings in April '99, have journeyed through music's various pigeon-holes, travelling from post-rock to post-hardcore and heading towards a heavier, more progressive sound over the last couple of years. They have released several records and received extensive play on Radio 1, including the late, great John Peel (RIP). Visit their website at www.myspace.com/caretaker or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/caretakerband.
Updated Friday 21 May 2010 - Thanks to Geoffrey from the classic rock covers band RISKY BUSINESS for contacting us. They will be playing at O'Neill's in Winchester's High Street on Friday 4 June from 9.30pm. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/RiskyBusinessHants or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Risky-Business/144238019366.
Updated Monday 10 May 2010 - Tonight in the Vault (Winchester SU), OXJAM live music event featuring SCARLET SOHO, HANNAH WILLIAMS & THE ONE TAKES, THE TETRIS EFFECT & PRETTY VISITORS.
Updated Tuesday 27 April 2010 - Thanks to Helen from The Westgate for contacting us with details of a live blues/rock evening on 6 May 2010 at 9pm. Rob Berry is a talented guitarist and singer, often seen busking amongst the shoppers in Winchester's High Street. Rob's influences include Howling Wolf, Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Hendrix, Clapton, Jeff Beck and many others. Watch him on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITyeKEXjOWk. Rob's own website is www.myspace.com/robberry1 and his 3 albums are on sale at www.robberry.com.
Updated Wednesday 21 April 2010 - Thanks to Dave Sharp (from The Alarm) for contacting us with details of a gig - he will be appearing with THE ROOTS BAND at The Tower, off Romsey Road, on Friday 14 May at 8pm. Tickets are on sale at £12 and are available via The Tower's website at www.towerarts.co.uk. For more information about Dave Sharp, visit his website at www.davesharp.org.
Updated Tuesday 16 March 2010 - Thanks to Andy from PLAIN & FANCY in Jewry Street for contacting us. If you're not familiar with this venue, then pop along and check it out. There are live DJs on Mondays and Thursdays where they play more student-style tunes with drink promos. Live acoustic music takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays where you will see many of the local bands and artists. Another DJ spins the tunes on Saturday evenings, playing everything from rare disco to funk and northern soul. All music starts from 9pm, but otherwise you can listen to anything from house to blues, depending on the night. For more details about the venue, visit either www.plainandfancy.co.uk or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=285569970401.
Updated Wednesday 03 March 2010 - Local band DAVIS is made up of two sisters, Adrienne and Fern Davis, who write music with an acoustic/indie/soul vibe, a fresh and innovative sound that plays with harmony and counterpart melodies. Joining them is Simon Barber on Cajon and Drums, Dave Normington on Bass and Jonny Burt on Lead Guitar. Catch them as an acoustic three-piece with Simon and the Davis Sisters or as a full band. They have a new website at www.davis-band.com. Also you can now follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Davis_Band or join their new Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/pages/Davis/327020369498. For a list of their forthcoming gigs around Winchester see www.winchestergigguide.co.uk/DAVIS.
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