Winchester Gig Guide - Hampshire, UK.
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Updated Thursday 02 February 2012 - Relive the Sound and Vision of David Bowie with Aladdinsane, the UK's leading tribute who perform live at The Railway, 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester on Friday 24th February 2012. Tickets are available from the venue's website www.railwaylive.co.uk £10.00 ticket price.
Updated Tuesday 03 January 2012 - An update from St Pauls Lifestyle:
WHO WE'VE TIPPED FOR THE TOP - St Pauls Lifestyle is a musical cult brand with the "influential and exciting" OVERGROUND SOUND on its site at www.stpaulslifestyle.com.
OVERGROUND SOUND supports striving musicians. All income is used for supporting more musicians. We are passionate about music, free and independent.
We have for the first time ever revealed our private WATCH LIST of musicians "tipped for the top". WATCH LIST HERE. We have done this to give public support to those 12 great bands/musicians on that list.
No less that THREE of the 12 bands on our list are local bands - Bury Tomorrow, The Lost Souls Club and Will and The People.
"It is a testament to the local music scene that of these 12 international bands that we have tipped for the top, no less that 3 are from our local area... to achieve WATCH LIST status, all bands have to demonstrate artistic integrity, application, determination and originality. Bury Tomorrow, The Lost Souls Club and Will and The People can all do this in bucketfuls ... at OVERGROUND SOUND we are very excited to see what the future holds for these great bands.. " said Rose Paul, founder of St Pauls Lifestyle inc OVERGROUND SOUND and judge for the UK's Open Mic Live and Unsigned contest.
The other 9 bands on St Pauls Lifestyle's OVERGROUND SOUND WATCH LIST are:
Pulled Apart by Horses; Blitz Kids; Femi Temowo; hundreds; The Glass Child; Turbowolf; Coliseum; Wakey!Wakey!; belladonna
Our WATCH LIST and criteria was revealed last night by way of livestream film and that film, the criteria and the selected musicians are all featured on our site today:
Rose Paul is available for comment, interview and meeting on 07545 624362
Please send any general queries/image requests to Anne/Dominika at info@stpaulslifestyle.com and we will happily provide you with all you need.
2012 WATCH LIST: www.stpaulslifestyle.com/blog/?bid=230.
Updated Monday 02 January 2012 - Bass Player Needed!
Hampshire based function band 'FUNKLINE' are looking for a professionally minded and skilled bassist to fill a permanent position as from January 2012. Confirmed bookings already in place.
The person, male or female, must be prepared to commit fully to the band and to play up to 45 shows per annum all around the south of the UK.
Work includes, Parties, Holiday Parks, Theatres, Clubs, Weddings, Corporate Events and specialised music venues.
Funkline function as a 5 piece funk/soul/dance covers band who play nothing but the very best dance floor fillers of the last 4 decades.
Over the last 3 and a half years the band has been busy building a good reputation for providing high energy, entertaining shows at the most professional standard, wherever we perform.
They MUST have their own transport, good quality and reliable equipment, preferably proficient in the SLAP style and a team player.
Serious hard working band, but fun and laid back with lots of laughs too! More info at: www.funklineuk.moonfruit.co.uk. Interested? Please email: mail@funkline.co.uk
Updated Wednesday 28 December 2011 - Thanks to Paul Bevan for getting in touch with us. Paul is a photographer that specialises in live music and he is available for bands to commission to take photos of them during their live shows. Here's how to get in touch with Paul:
E-mail: paulbevan@me.com
Telephone: 07792 422296
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/pabevan
Updated Thursday 22 December 2011 - The UK RAMONES, the Uk's No.1 tribute to the New York punk originators, are playing at The Railway in Winchester on Saturday 4 February. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Visit www.railwaylive.co.uk
Updated Wednesday 30 November 2011 - ST PAULS LIFESTYLE is a musical cult brand with OVERGROUND SOUND on its site at www.stpaulslifestyle.com. Watch this YouTube compilation film, showing what they do to support striving musicians, and how they do it. The film features: Tom Morella, Carl Restivo, Frank Turner, Goldie, Courtney Pine, We Are The Ocean, Pulled Apart By Horses, Bury Tomorrow, Soweto Kinch, Annie Mac and LOADS more www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFBw734bsnE.
Updated Monday 28 November 2011 - Nick Findlay runs a free blues and classic rock jam session at the King Charles in Kings Worthy every first Monday of the month. PA, amps and drums are provided, just bring your own guitar or sticks and play with some of the region's best musicians, or just come to listen - many others do! Average age is around 40, but we also have some great younger players too; very relaxed atmosphere. The next date is 5 December.
Updated Friday 18 November 2011 - On 3 December, RUNNINGONAIR MUSIC will be holding a concert/film show of experimental music and video at the Hyde Tavern. This will be the first of what may become a regular event, so if you're in the area (or even if your not) please come along and show your support. This will be an evening of firsts, with new live sets from both Ekca Liena and Venona Pers as well as the premier screening of "Ecliptic Plane" by Joe Evans. There will also be a selection of CDs and DVDs by the artists available for sale at reduced cost. For more information and details of the artists, visit www.runningonair.com.
Updated Thursday 17 November 2011 - Andover rockers STONEPIG will be making their Winchester debut at the New Queens Head on Friday 2 December. Stonepig are a 5 piece rock covers band with energy, attitude and volume that have quickly become one of Andover's most popular nights out. Avoiding all rock cliche covers, they play a wide variety of highly original rock, punk and more rock. Although you won't catch them playing Wild Thing or All Right Now, they still deliver an impressive set full of stuff that everybody knows. Be sure to catch them on their 2011 'Grind Your Rind' Tour. Visit their website at www.stonepig.co.uk.
Updated Wednesday 02 November 2011 - Thanks to Trevor Ryan for contacting us with details of a new live music music venture starting up just outside Winchester in Kings Somborne. There will be a series of gigs at Kings Somborne Village Hall under the banner 'Somborne Sessions'. The first one will be on Saturday 12 November and will feature POLLY & THE BILLETS DOUX. Then on Thursday 1 December will be DAVE PEGG & PJ WRIGHT (PEGGY AND PJ), then on 13 January 2012 will be PHIL BEER. Visit www.winchestergigguide.co.uk/SomborneSessions for more information or visit their main website at www.sombornesessions.co.uk.
Updated Saturday 24 September 2011 - Thanks to Paul from JUST TESTING for contacting us with news of a Christmas Eve gig at the Weeke Club. Just Testing are a classic rock and pop covers band with an eclectic mix 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 Tuesday 20 September 2011 - Thanks to Steve from RELOAD for contacting us about a gig at O'Neill's on Saturday 24 September - Influenced by Old Speckled Hen and a shapely ankle, RELOAD collided together in a rock'n'roll test-tube off the A303 in 2008. Described on their website as 'The cream of Hampshire's musicians, poured over a premium fruit salad of rock classics', Reload's set includes classic tunes from Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, Queen, AC/DC, GnR, ZZ Top, The Who and many more. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/reloadreload.
Updated Monday 12 September 2011 - ANJA MCCLOSKEY, a Southampton-based singer and multi-instrumentalist (and former Irrepressibles member) is playing on Sep 18 SXSC Festival @ The Railway in Winchester. After The Irrepressibles Anja fronted folk collective HAUNTED STEREO. Her new single 'And Her Head'/ 'Impeccable' is out on 5th September. Take a listen here: www.soundcloud.com/emms_publicity/sets/anja-mccloskey. ID is required on the door or entry will be refused. Shows are either strictly 18+ or 16+ (some 14+) and usually start around 8pm. Monday's Open Mic nights in room 1 are free entry. Tickets for other shows are available either on the door or via TicketWeb. For full details, start times, ticket information and age restrictions visit www.railwaylive.co.uk.
Updated Monday 29 August 2011 - Thanks to Structure D from the BAREFACED CYNICS for contacting us about an exciting event at Bargate Castle in Southampton on Thursday 8 September from 8pm. Winchester-based acoustic trio Barefaced Cynics will be joining some other great acts to support KOJI who is over from the US. He's an incredible talent. It is actually in the Bargate Castle- the art gallery. Tickets on the door £5 or advance buy £4.25 at http://wwrpunk.bigcartel.com/product/koji-guests-bargate-castle-southampton
Doors 8pm
KOJI - http://www.myspace.com/kojisaysaloha
LION AND THE WOLF - http://www.facebook.com/thelionandthewolf
BAREFACED CYNICS - http://barefacedcynics.bandcamp.com/
Drinks will be served from the mini bar also for those 18+. Facebook event: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254561924572443.
Updated Sunday 21 August 2011 - Thanks to Giles from HATTIE JACQUES PLAYLIST for contacting us. They will be playing at the Bishop On The Bridge Annual Beer Festival on Saturday 27 August. the band will be playing a lot of new material and as well as some Soul, Mod and Modern classics -full 8 piece band with horns! Visit www.thehatties.com.
Updated Saturday 20 August 2011 - Thanks to Steve from RELOAD for contacting us. They will be kick-starting the beer festival at the Bishop On The Bridge on Friday 26 August. HATTIE JACQUES PLAYLIST will be playing on the Saturday. Visit www.winchestergigguide.co.uk/BOTB.
Updated Wednesday 17 August 2011 - Thanks to Structure D from the BAREFACED CYNICS for contacting us - They will be joining a great lineup on Saturday 20 August (from 7.30pm) at the Railway:
THE JON DOLLS (Headliners)
BAREFACED CYNICS (on at 9.45pm)
http://barefacedcynics.bandcamp.com/
REDNESS IN THE WEST
TOKEN
ANTIGERONE
They're charging £5 entry. FB event: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=265876583439056
Updated Friday 22 July 2011 - This weekend is REPUBLIC IN THE CITY - it's a day of FREE music on Sunday 24 July between 11am and 4.30pm, showcasing the musical talents of local bands. Nine bands will be performing under St Maurice's Covert under the supervision of Ben Ward who has co-ordinated the group since its early days at Tower Arts Centre. If you are in town, please do go along and support them. The young people are really excited about the event. They organised an even bigger occasion during last year's Freefall Festival, and are keen to do more in future.
OWEN HACKETT 11 - 11:30
ELLIE AND LOUISE 11:35 - 12:05
RED SKY EXPERIMENT 12:10 - 12:40
VOYAGER 12:45 - 1:15
RICHARD WILKINS 1:20 - 1:50
PARTY FOR ZEELAND 1:55 - 2:25
INFLIKTION 2:30 - 3:00
CHRIS AND JOHNNY 3:05 - 3:35
KEYS TO THE CITY 3:40 - 4:10
Thank you to Philip Katz for sending this in to the guide.
Updated Tuesday 19 July 2011 - Thanks to Adrian Collis for contacting us with details of a forthcoming event at the Assembly Room on Saturday 23 July: 8pm - "MARVIN AYRES" Live at: The Assembly Room, St John's House, Winchester Broadway on Saturday 23rd July doors 7.30pm, start 8.00pm Tickets £12: Winchester TIC, The Guildhall, Winchester 01962 840500. A great opportunity to experience the unique talent of ambient modern classical, and techno composer/performer Marvin Ayres live. See: www.marvinayres.com and http://vimeo.com/23473544 (excerpts from a live show). Support from renowned West Country singer/songwriter/guitarist: "Barbara J Hunt." www.barbarajhunt.com Barbara is well known for her songs in the films "Confetti", and more recently, "Killing Bono".
Updated Tuesday 19 July 2011 - Thanks to David from Make It New Records for contacting us with details of a gig at the Railway Inn (in the Attic) on Thursday 21 July. It will be an intimate show with THOMAS WHITE (Electric Soft Parade) + RALEGH LONG, plus local supports OWEN TROMANS + MATTHEW ABLARD. This show is ages 16 and over Tickets: http://www.railwaylive.co.uk/listings.html. Thomas White: www.myspace.com/thethomaswhite. Ralegh Long: www.raleghlong.bandcamp.com.
Updated Tuesday 12 July 2011 - Thanks to Rose from ST PAULS LIFESTYLE for contacting us. St Pauls Lifestyle can be found at www.stpaulslifestyle.com and they run an exciting and popular music blog called OVERGROUND SOUND that supports striving artists. Visit their blog at www.stpaulslifestyle.com/blog to find reviews and video interviews of local and not so local bands. For a taster, take a look at this interview of FRANK TURNER on his tour bus at The Railway, Winchester, in June: www.stpaulslifestyle.com/blog/?bid=147 - There's also a review of the recent Blissfields Festival at www.stpaulslifestyle.com/blog/?bid=156.
Updated Tuesday 21 June 2011 - Thanks to Will from RED AZTEK for contacting us with news of their forthcoming gigs - the next one in Winchester being at O'Neill's on 19 August. Red Aztek are a four piece band playing classic rock covers from bands and artists such as Led Zep, Free, Police, Pink Floyd, Joe Cocker, Cream, the Beatles, GNR, Robert Palmer, Red Hot Chilis etc. Visit their website at www.redaztek.com.
Updated Monday 13 June 2011 - Thanks to Ian from PRIOR ENGAGEMENT for contacting us. Prior Engagement is a three piece band from Hampshire. They play a mix of blues, blues rock and blues jazz. Amongst other musicians, they play a selection of Rory Gallagher tributes. Visit their website at www.freewebs.com/prior-engagement. They will be playing at a charity gig at the Royal Exchange in Bordon on 9 July (2-3pm), then at the Weyhill Beer Festival in Andover on 31 July, then at the Three Horseshoes in Bighton near Alresford on 10 September and at the Greyfisher in Salisbury on 29 October.
Updated Wednesday 08 June 2011 - Thanks to Flis from FLY AWAY PETER for contacting us. Fly Away Peter are a Southampton-based folk-pop duo "with a bit of oomph", with Flis Pitman on vocals/acoustic guitar and Phil Aldridge on bass. Check out their music at www.flyawaypetermusic.co.uk, and keep an eye on for their gigs (including one tonight at the Railway) at www.winchestergigguide.co.uk/FAP.
Updated Wednesday 08 June 2011 - Unheard-of acoustic heroes BAREFACED CYNICS have a new EP available now from Disconnect Disconnect Records. It's free/pay what you like! 'Be Grateful' is a delightful collection of anthems. The first song is about one of the band members climbing Winchester Cathedral in their drunken youth and getting stuck, having to finally be rescued by the Fire Brigade (it really happened!). Check it out here: www.disconnectdisconnectrecords.bandcamp.com/album/be-grateful
Updated Wednesday 01 June 2011 - Winchester punk/ska/hardcore band THE SHENANIGANS have released their new 6-track EP 'Direct Action' for £1.50, available through download or delivery from:
Download www.theshenanigans.bandcamp.com
Delivery www.theshenanigans.bigcartel.com
Watch their video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XYEPHmg8EM
Visit their website at www.myspace.com/radicalshenanigans
Updated Friday 20 May 2011 - Your favourite acoustic gimps, BAREFACED CYNICS, are back to support ALL THE YOUNG at The Railway in Winchester on Friday 10 June.
BAREFACED CYNICS (on stage 7.45pm). You can download their first EP for free from www.barefacedcynics.bandcamp.com. There are some newer songs here: www.reverbnation.com/barefacedcynics and a new video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJm2W9iUENo. Tickets for the show are £5 in advance or £6 on the door. Visit the Facebook event and say if you're attending so you'll be put on the list: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196030350440967. This is an 18+ show, so the Cynic's will swear without feeling guilty.
Updated Wednesday 18 May 2011 - Thanks to Sharon Wilkinson for contacting us with the following news: ROTORHEAD will be playing live at The Vine, Stockbridge, on Saturday 28 May. The Vine are holding their Annual Beer and Cider Festival. Contact Sharon for more details on Rotorhead, 07807 375289 or Christine at The Vine for details of the plans for the weekend 01264 810652.
Updated Friday 15 April 2011 - Thanks to Rebecca Saunders from THE WIDE EYES for contacting us.. The Wide Eyes, a five-piece indie/acoustic band in the midst of recording their first studio album at the Moulah Rouge studios in Manchester, are playing at The Railway Inn in Winchester on Thursday 21st April. Tickets in advance are £5 available on their website www.thewideeyes.co.uk, click on the gig section, of £6 on the door.
Updated Sunday 03 April 2011 - Thanks to Adelle for contacting us to let us know that RED JACKSON is back, by popular demand, at the American Museum in Bath, in the newly renovated Coach House facility on Sunday 10 April at 2pm. The gig is included in the museum admission. For more details visit www.americanmuseum.org.
" There's nothing anyone can tell these good-time boys about the history of the blues. Their eponymous debut long player pays unashamed tribute to Slim Harpo, Willie Dixon, Bo Diddley, Little Walter and Junior Parker. So, all aboard the mystery train for a whistlestop tour that starts in the Mississippi Delta, calls in for refreshments at Baton Rouge, Tupelo, Memphis, Nashville and St. Louis before steaming to a halt in the fleshpots of Chicago - they're rough & ready but these boys rock steady. " - The Itchen Delta Express
Updated Wednesday 30 March 2011 - Thanks to Giles from HATTIE JACQUES PLAYLIST for contacting us. Following a great gig at the sell-out Winchester Beer Festival last Saturday, the Hatties are proud to confirm that they will be playing at the prestigious 'The Brook' in Southampton on Thursday 21 April. Tickets are £10 and are available from www.the-brook.com. Also, the Hatties will be playing at the Alresford Music Festival on the main stage on Saturday 18 June 2011. Check out their website at www.thehatties.com.
Updated Monday 07 March 2011 - Thanks to Philip Katz for contacting us with forthcoming Winchester gigs for FOOLISH BEHAVIOUR. They are playing at the Black Boy on the first Monday of each month, plus a gig at the Bishop on the Bridge on Friday 11 March. Foolish Behaviour comes from Winchester's north side Littleton neighbourhood. Their second CD 'Running On Empty' features covers of Otis Rush, Howlin' Wolf, Eric Clapton/Robert Cray and many others. The Daily Telegraph recognised their talents, recommending the band's regular nights at the Black Boy in Winchester. Visit www.winchestergigguide.co.uk/FoolishBehaviour or their website at www.foolishbehaviour.com.
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