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JULY ‘09
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TWO NIGHTS OF GREAT LIVE MUSIC
JULY 24th ‘THE MORRIS BROTHERS’
Featuring award winning guitarist ‘JASON MORRIS’
‘THE MORRIS BROTHERS’
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‘THE winning
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‘TWO CHOICES’
JULY 25th Voted by ‘PLAYMUSIC PICKUP’ Best INDIE BAND 2009
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WITH RECESSION COMES CHANGE
Regular readers to the Scrumpy will have
seen since January’s issue a shrinkage of
size in the printed magazine. This is down
to costs, and this is paid for by our advertisers who many have stopped advertising
completely or cut back. Back in April 2008
we set up our web site www.mag4livemusic.co.uk
The Scrumpy is downloadable as a PDF
and now over the months the readership
on-line has been growing, and the size has
remained at 28 - 30 pages. Why? it’s
cheaper plus we have no one out selling
advertising, so this has also caused a set
back, but we are on the case!! As one of
our past advertisers said ‘So the
Scrumpy’s finally been hit by the
recession!’ So for the time being we are at
20 pages printed and 30 pages on-line,
which is easy to access and download, if
you have a problem I am sure you have a
friend or a relation who will show you how.
So, the Scrumpy took to the Internet at the
right
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time and doing it this way we can display
more photo’s and the Scrumpy is in colour
on-line as well. Sadly over the past year we
have seen more pubs that have been staging live music events close down. When I
recently distributed the Scrumpy into
Reading town centre The Rising Sun, great
old rock venue was completely boarded
up, and two other pubs closed completely!!
Then there is the local councils over sound
levels and noise of people leaving venues
late at night. ‘Mama Stones’ in Wellington
closed in March and The Rock Gardens,
Weston-Super-Mare early June for that
very reason. Sad but real!
In this month’s Scrumpy on-line is Rock ‘n’
Roll with Boppin Darrin, Part 2 of Did You
Know About Stings , A Pop Quiz, and more
news about what we are all about ‘LIVE
MUSIC’. So it’s not all doom and gloom,
the owners of both Mama Stones and The
Rock Gardens are looking for new premises, and there are still some great venues
still open putting on some really good music, go and enjoy some, have a good month.
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Bad Manners and Shane McGowan & The
Popes, if you like The Pogues you will love
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£8 each in advance or £12 on the night if
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***** Priddy Folk Festival 10th 12th July ‘09 with some 9 concerts, 2
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AND THE WINNERS ARE Of the Battle of the Bands Final Heat on
the 28th May at The Pier Tavern, Burnham
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An early form of ‘Panic Office’ began jamming and performing a very few shows in
mid 2005 with Samuel Jones on guitar and
vocals, Jack Cantwell on guitar, Pete
Jenkins on synth/bass and Ben Redmond
on drums. However the band did not begin
seriously in any way until Jack left to be
replaced by Phil Shelly on guitar also bring
a new voice to the band, George Banwell
replaced Ben on drums and Sam Large
took over bass duties leaving Pete to work
on synthesis. Though out 2007 the band
wrote and recorded the debut self-released
album “Ghost Music” which received positive review and went on to receive 3rd
place in the BCFM Rock Show’s album of
the year. The band gigged through out
2007, at the end of ‘07 however the band
almost split up which eventually led to the
departure of Sam Large with Pete returning
to bass duties. During the first half of 2008
the band played no gigs in the view to write
new songs and return to live performance
once the new material was ready. After this
lull ‘Panic Office’ returned to playing live
through out the second half of 2008 experimenting with new material and continuing
to write new songs. Currently the band
have just completed recording the first half
of their second release which has been
named as “Blue Hour”. The current line-up
is Samuel Jones - guitar / vocals; Phil
Shelly - guitar / vocals; George Banwell drums / vocals; Peter Jewkes - synthesisers / bass. We have always strived to write
music that is interesting and different with
experimental twists without alienating the
listener. We’re extremely happy about
winning the Burnham BOTB, for us it’s an
excellent achievement as we often loose
out to the popular bands we play against in
competitions. We are looking forward to
recording at Horizontal Studios and the
opportunities that this may well provide.
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BERKSHIRE LIVE GIGS
Friday 3rd
Electric Experience @The Rising Sun, Slough
Lippy @The Royal Albion, Reading
Headline @The Railway Tavern, Hungerford
Saturday 4th
4 Pillars of Wisdom @ Noctor’s, Maidenhead
Raw Glory @The Rising Sun, Slough
Battle of Bands Heat 3 @Plug n Play, Reading
Blues on the Meadow with Nicky Moore’s
B/Corporation + Jon Walksh B/Band + Cadillac Kings + Robin Bibi Band + & Bad Penny +
@Aldermaston 12.00 till 10.00 pm
Grapevine Blues @ Duke of Connaugh, Windsor
Friday 10th
Land of Cain @The Rising Sun, Slough
4 Pillars of Wisdom @ Crosses Corner, Windsor
Battle of Bands Heat 4 @Plug n Play, Reading
Bjorn Again @ Newbury Racecource, Newbury
24/7 @The Railway Tavern, Hungerford
Saturday 11th
Scratchplate Reloaded @ Snooty Fox, Newbury
Roadhouse @The Railway Tavern, Hungerford
Climate Change @Jazz Cafe, Madejski , Reading
Lee Aaron Band @ Rose & Crown, Sandhurst
Yellow House @ The Rising Sun, Slough
Gary Roman @The Duke of York, Windsor
Thursday 16th
Tickle The Moose @ O’Neill’s, Reading
The Tones @The Rising Sun, Slough
Soul’d Out @ The Jazz Cafe, Reading
Thin White Duke (Trib) @South St Arts, Reading
The Wounds @Plug n Play Studios, Reading
4 Pillars of Wisdom @ Whip & Collar, Slough
Echo @The Railway Tavern, Hungerford
Friday 24th
Grand Central @ Bier Keller, Bracknell
The Betfair Weekend @Ascot Race Course
Buzz Lightweights @The Rising Sun, Slough
Australian Pink Floyd@ Hexagon , Reading
Palanka - Latin/Salsa @Jazz Cafe, Madejski
Stad Battle of Bands Heat 5 @Plug n Play,
Reading
Saturday 25th
The Cherries @ Bramshill Hunt, Arborfield
Bob Thomson @The Silver Birch, Bracknell
The Betfair Weekend @Ascot Race Course
Axis @The Rising Sun, Slough
Soul Side @Jazz Cafe, Madejski Stad, Reading
Third Party @ Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury
Synthronix 80’s @Railway Tavern, Hungerford
Sunday 26th
Sunday Social @Plug ‘n’ Play Studio, Reading
The Betfair Weekend @Ascot Race Course
Friday 31st
Gary Roman @ Jolly Woodman, Slough
The Stratospheres @ Old Ticket Hall, Windsor
Shred @The Railway Tavern, Hungerford
Mercury Blues Band @South St Arts, Reading
Friday 17th
AbaKus @The Rising Sun, Slough
Hired Hands @The Crawford Arms, Maidenhead
Out of Control @The Railway Tavern, Hungerford
Repeat & Regular
Sundays Readifolk @The R I S C Centre, London
Street, Reading 01189 613 586 for more info
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BRISTOL and SOUTH GLOUCESTER LIVE GIGS
Friday 3rd
The Banditz @ The Brunel, Bedminster
Ryan Inglis @The Albert, Bedminster
Red 8 @The Bunch of Grapes, Denmark Street
Turbowolf + Geisha + @The Croft, Stokes Croft
The Tailgaters @Kings Bar, Lydney, Gloucester
Saturday 4th
Bubbz + Sober & Drbbla + @The Croft
Bazooka Joe @Reckless Engineer, Temple Gate
The Atlantics @The Begbrook Rock’n’Roll Club
The Banditz @ The Red Lion
Ryan Inglis @The Shield and Dagger
65 Days of Static @ The Thekla, The Grove
Redfest + Live Music @Church Road, Redfield
The Tailgaters @Bull Inn, Bulls Lane,Crews Hole
Sunday 5th
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Aspirin @Reckless Engineer, Temple Gate
First Degree Burns + @The Croft, Stokes Croft
Sunday 19th
Gravenhurst + Annette Berlin + @The Croft
The Tailgaters @The Furriers, Fishponds
Monday 6th
Chief + Sup @The Louisiana, Wapping Road
Tuesday 21st
Tuesday 7th
Conscious Unconscious + sup @The Fleece
Sons of the Delta @The Bunch of Grapes
Warrior Soul + The More I See @The Fleece
Echoes @The Bunch of Grapes, Denmark Street
Thursday 23rd
Thursday 9th
Night By Night + Dead Against The Rest
@The Fleece, St. Thomas Street
The Red Cord + Burning Skies @The Croft
Friday 10th
Black Jack Davey @ The Miner’s Arms, St.
Philips Kill Cassidy + Sion + Roxy’s @The
Louisiana
Live Zeplin @Reckless Engineer, Temple Gate
Saturday 11th
Hush @ The Trout, Keynsham
Azelea City Penis Club @The Croft, Stokes Croft
Who’s Next @Reckless Engineer, Temple Gate
Tuesday 14th
Master Musicians of Bakkake + Rose Kemp
+ Team Brick @The Croft, Stokes Croft
Friday 24th
The Banditz @ The Albert Inn, Bedminster
Shattered @The Reckless Engineer, Temple Gate
Bazooka Joe @Bunch of Grapes, Denmark St
Saturday 25th
The Little Big Band @ Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells
Blackfire @The Reckless Engineer, Temple Gate
Hush @The Riverside Inn, Saltford, Gloucester
Walking By Myself @Yew Tree, Dursley, Glouces
Tuesday 28th
Kama Linden @The Fleece, St. Thomas St
Slide Boy Roy @Bunch of Grapes, Denmark St
Friday 31st
Lisa Hannigan @ The Fleece, St Thomas Street
Kirris Rivere B/Band @The Bunch of Grapes
You Animals + @The Louisiana, Wapping Road
Le Boolaheads @Bunch of Grapes, Denmark St
The Swamps + Doom Man + @Lab, Broad St
Ross Kirk @The Crown Inn, Keynsham
Thursday 16th
Repeat & Regular
Rob Philips CD Launch + Sup@The Louisiana
Wednesdays
Open Mic @The Rose Of Denmark, Hotwells
Acoustic @The Bunch of Grapes,Denmark St
Thursdays Acoustic Showcase 4 acts @The
Kellaway, Kellaway Ave, Horfield. 07900 803 293
Saturday and Sunday Afternoons 3 - 6 pm
Acoustic weekend with 4 performers + @The
Seven Stars, Thomas Street “For more info on the
above phone - 07900 803 293
Wednesday 15th
Sunday 12th
Kylesa + Taint + @The Croft, Stokes Croft
Friday 17th
Carlos & the Banditos @White Hart,Bedminster
Rough Justice @Bunch of Grapes, Denmark St
Saturday 18th
Go Dutch + The Goodness @The Louisiana
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Friday 24th
CORNWALL LIVE GIGS
Not The Beatles @The Red Lion, Newquay
Friday 3rd
Devils Creek @Finn Mcouls, Falmouth
The Steely Eyed Missile Men @ Gallion, Fowey
Unusual Stars @ Torpoint Rowing Club, Torpoint
BarraCoodas @ Leadbelly’s, Newquay
Bodmin Folk Charity Night in aid of St.
Petroc’s Society @The Barley Sheaf, Lower Bore
Street, Bodmin for more info 01726 816 454
The Vision @The Corn Exchange, Camborne
Bram Taylor @Bodmin Folk Club, Barley Sheaf,
Lower bore Street 01726 816 454
Devils Creek @The Acorn, Penzance
Lightnin’ Willie and the Poor Boys @The Hall
For Cornwall, Truro
Saturday 25th
The B.T. Experience @ Sand Bar Praa Sands,
Rock Against the @The Harlyn Inn, Padstow
XLR @ The Ship, Looe
Smokie Joe @ British Legion, Polperro
The Steely Eyed Missile Men
@ Bridge On
Wool, Wadebridge
Devils Creek @The Seven Stars, Penryn
The UK Beach Boys @Carnglaze Caverns, St.
Neots, Liskeard 01579 320251
The Elvis Show @Princess Pavilion, Falmouth
Rory Ellis @ The Phoenix, Newquay
Wednesday 8th
Wednesday 29th
Route 66 @The Princess Pavilion, Falmouth
Baron Brady @Barleyfolk,Barley Sheaf,Liskeard
Friday 10th
Thursday 30th
Johnny Cowling for The Fisher Mans Mission
@ Carnglaze Caverns, St. Neot, Liskeard Charity
Martin Curtis @Bodmin Folk Club, Barley Sheaf,
Lower Bore Street info 01726 816 454
James Hollingsworth @Tap House, St. Agnes
Saturday 4th
The New Machine + Hendrix Live @ Princess
Pavilion, Melulle Rd, Falmouth 01326 211 222
No String @ GWRSA Railway Club, St. Blazey
Devils Creek @The Halfway House, Rame
Sunday 5th
Saturday 11th
BarraCoodas @The Bettle & Chisel, Delabole
Devils Creek @Bridge on Wool, Wadebridge
The Delaheys @ Belushi’s, Newquay
Moneyfish @The Old Ship Hotel, Padstow
Dean Friedman @Princess Pavilion, Falmouth
Monday 13th
Rock Against the @The Harlyn Inn, Padstow
Wednesday 15th
Robert Brown @Barleyfolk,Barley Sheaf,Liskeard
Friday 17th
No Strings @The Cat & Fiddle, Bodmin
The Vision @The Red Lion, Newquay
Aftershock @ Torpoint Rowing Club, Torpoint
Open House Bodmin Folk Club
And Finally - Phil Collins @Princess, Falmouth
Saturday 18th
The B.T. Experience
@ The Studio Bar,
Penzance Vicious Kitten
@The
Queens
Arms, Torpoint
Raymond Foggatt @Princess Pavilion, Falmouth
State of Undress @Maker Summer Camp over,
Sunday 19th
Black Jack Davey @ Whiteford Music Festival
Thursday 23rd
Rory Ellis @ The Studio Bar, Penzance
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Friday 31st
Doghouse B/Band @ Launceston Rugby Club
The Vision @ Tywarnhayle Hotel, Perranporth
James Hollingsworth @The Three Pilchards,
The Quay, Polperro, Looe
Open House Bodmin Folk Club
The Drifters @Princess Pavilion, Falmouth
Repeat & Regular
Sundays
Live Jazz @Front, Custom House Quay, Falmouth
Me & the Devil (Blues) @The Star & Garter, High
Street, Falmouth
Songwriters Night @Jacobs Ladder, Falmouth
Acoustic Folk @The Studio Bar, Penzance
Mondays
S & G Trio + Guest @Star & Garter, Falmouth
Folk & Dance @The Waterfront, Falmouth
Student Industry Night ( Alternative
Music Night) @The Kings Head, Church Street,
Falmouth Open Mic @The Studio Bar, Bread St,
Tuesdays
St. Ives Jazz Club @Western Hotel, Royal
Square, St. Ives for info 01736 798 061
Wednesdays
Melting Pot Jam Night @The Riverbank, Truro
Thursdays
Folk Night @The Star & Garter, Falmouth
Open Mic @The Waterfront, Falmouth
Melting Pot Jam Night @Finn Mcouls,Falmouth
Fridays & Saturdays
Live Music + DJ’s @The Studio Bar, Penzance
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JULY’S LIVE MUSIC
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2nd - BLUESCASTERS WESTON BIKE NIGHT
3rd - BLUES DEVILS
4th - LIVE ZEPPELIN
9th - THE JOHNSONS WESTON BIKE NIGHT
10th - REAL DEAL
11th - HOUSE OF KANE
17th - LOOPER
18th - THE HEROES - £3
23rd - LIVE MUSIC t.b.c WESTON BIKE NIGHT
24th - APE!
25th - LIVE MUSIC t.b.c
Thursday nights in association with the Royal British Legion
Riders is WESTON BIKE NIGHT 2009 with LIVE MUSIC
FOOD SERVED MONDAY TO SATURDAY 12 till 2.45 pm
This years Nailsea and Banwell Beer and
Cider Festival with live music provided by
local bands will be held on Friday 10th /
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July. With
over 70 Beers and Ciders on offer plus a
kids village providing entertainment for all
the family. This years chosen charity who
will receive 25% of the Festivals profits is
The Childrens Hospice South West
(CHSW) for more info phone -
Gale Trust (RGT) launch. The event will
receive the same media coverage as Salisbury Live regarding press, radio and promo
brochures/fliers. Any acts interested in taking part please send details to [email protected]
The Rose Gale Trust is being set up with
the intention of helping young Wiltshire
people between the ages of 14 and 25
with financing projects and/or business
ventures via allocation of RGT Grants.
07742 619 922
RADIO BREWFEST
NAILSEA and BANWELL B & C FEST
Once again Wiveliscombe will host the 2
day Brewfest this time at Kingsmead Community School TA4 2NE so there’s plenty
of room even if it rains! Music afternoon
and evening from Skabro, The Querks,
www.star-Inn.com/blues2009.htm
Tapes and Ashes plus many more + 10
Tickets - 01420 561 224
Radio DJ’s. Food, 20 beers from local
@ Star Inn, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire
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Acts wanted to participate in a Salisbury tainment lots more on 25th and 26th July.
Live style event to take place in up to 12 For more info go to selected venues in Salisbury on Saturday http://alanburrows.net/brewfest2009.html
19th September 2009 as part of the Rose Or phone - 01823 400032
BENTWORTH BLUES FESTIVAL
This will be on August 21st - 22nd - 23rd
with a great line up, over 18 acts for more
info go to -
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DEVON LIVE GIGS
Wednesday 8th
Friday 3rd
Funky Munks @The Spinning Wheel, Paignton
Revival @The Olive Branch, Barnstaple
Blaze Bayley @The Palladium Club, Bideford
Edwina Hayes @Plough Arts Centre, Torrington
Fab Beatles @The Corner House, Crediton
Thick As Thieves @The Heart of Oak, Exeter
Guesswork @The York Inn, Exmouth
Carnaby St. @The Park Hotel, Exmouth
BarraCoodas @ Kings Arms, Kingsteignton
King Roosters @The Entertainer, Paignton
Rage @The Post Office Inn, Plymouth
XLR @ The Thistle, Plymouth
Rock Against the @ Royal Clarence, Seaton
Indigo Charlie @ The Lamb Inn, Silverton
The Real Deal @The Twyford Inn, Tiverton
The BobKatZ @ Drakes Inn, Topsham
Livin in a Valvestate @ Dolphin Inn, Torquay
Thursday 9th
Saturday 4th
Vicious Kitten @ Victoria SC, Bere Alston
StemRoach @The Ship Hotel, Crediton
Thick As Thieves @ Corner House, Crediton
Morris Bros Band @ Weary Traveller, Cullompton
Julian Dawson @Bridge Inn, Topsham
The BobKatZ @ The Crawford, Exeter
Carnaby St. @The Longbrooke, Exeter
Geekchic @The Prospect Inn, Exeter
Julie Yount @The Manor Hotel, Exeter
Freeway Split @ Tedbury St. Mary Festival
The Bail Jumpers @ River Cruise, Exmouth
36FF The Band @ The Strand, Exmouth
Blue Jelly @ The Beach, Exmouth
Angus @ Filham Music Festival, Ivybridge
Eat The Rich @The Globe, Lympstone
Guesswork @The Union Inn, Newton Abbot
Rage @ Spinning Wheel Inn, Paignton
Livin in a Valvestate @ Lime Tree, Paignton
Pixel @The Palladium Club, Bideford
The Delahays @ Jack Chams, Plymouth
The Rock’n’Roll Outlaws @ Revenue, Plymouth
Wired @The Hook & Parrot, Seaton
The Usual Suspect @ Royal Standard, Sheldon
The Amazing Relics @ Black Horse, Sidmouth
Audius Maximus @ New Quay Inn, Teignmouth
Group Therapy @ Kings Arms, Teignmouth
Time Machine @ Newquay inn, Teignmouth
Raspberry Fish @ John Bull, Torquay
Sunday 5th
Junkyard Angels @ First & Last, Exmouth
Nicky Swann @ Dartmouth Inn, Newton Abbot
Black Jack Davey @ Cider Press, Plymouth
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Dodgey Practice @The Longbrooke, Exeter
The Delahays @The Ship Inn, Kingsbridge
Friday 10th
Martin Weller @The White Lion, Bradninch
Tequila Rockin Bird @Olive Branch, Barnstaple
Tramp @The Palladium Club, Bideford
Guesswork @The Masons Arms, Branscombe
Rage @The Bolton Hotel, Brixham
Juju @The Corner House, Crediton
The Unknowns @ The Village Inn, Exeter
Cover’d / Diamondogz @ Corn Exchange, Exeter
Eat the rich @The Stoke Arms, Exeter
Livin in a valvestate @ Half Moon, Whipton
The Candence @The Park Hotel, Exmouth
Still Life @The Famous Old Barrel, Exmouth
Dissonance @The Smugglers Inn, Holcombe
Kenny J @The Kings Arms, Kingsteignton
The Lateshift @ Saddlers Arms, Lympstone
Pitchbend @The Coach House, Paignton
36FF The Band @ Radway Inn, Sidmouth
Kiss This! @The Twyford Inn, Tiverton
Saturday 11th
Krissy Mathews @The Palladium Club, Bideford
Shammick Open Night @The Pack o’ Cards
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Rock Salmon @The Ship Hotel, Crediton
The Space Hop Collective @Exeter Phoenix
El-cojones @The Weary Traveller, Cullompton
Dave Can’t Dance @ Langstone , Dawlish
Blue Swayed Blues @ Lansdowne Hotel, Dawlish
Auduis Maximus @The Crawford, Exeter
The BobKatZ @ GW Railway S A, Exeter
Pyrates! @The Havana, Exeter
Carnaby St. @The Strand, Exmouth
Wired
@The Beach Hotel, Exmouth
Kenny J @ Exmouth Arms, Exmouth
The Graduates @ Volunteer Inn, Honiton
Rage @The Union Inn, Newton Abbot
Sounds of the @ Spinning Wheel, Paignton
Vicious Kitten @ Cherry Tree, Plymouth
Guilty Plea @ Black Horse, Sidmouth
Guesswork @ Brass Monkey, Teignmouth
The Usual Suspects @ Snooty Fox, Torquay
Dirty Blues @ Appley’s Bar, Torquay
Rock Against the Machine @ Albert, Totnes
Sunday 12th
4 Rock’s Sake @The Phoenix, Exmouth
Full Moon Fever @ First & Last, Exmouth
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Friday17th
Tequila Rockin Bird @Palladium Club, Bideford
Ocean 6 @The Village Inn, Exeter
Carnaby St. @The Heart of Oak, Exeter
Guesswork @The Half Moon, Whipton, Exeter
The Reoffenders @ Famous Old Barrel, Exmouth
K2 @The Kings Arms, Kingsteignton
Revival @The Cherry Tree, Plymouth
Red Vegas @The Mutley Crown, Plymouth
The Tailgaters @The Manor Hotel, Cullompton
The Crossing @ Post Office Inn, Plymouth
Backbeat @ The Boomerang, Plymouth
Crosswired @ Royal Clarence, Seaton
Eat The Rich @ Ferry Boat Inn, Teignmouth
Marnie @ The Jolly Sailor, Teignmouth
Thick As Thieves @ Newquay Inn, Teignmouth
Road Runners @The Twyford Inn, Tiverton
Jason Ringenberg @The Blue Walnut, Torquay
Saturday 18th
Cryin Out Loud @The Lamb Inn, Axminster
Rory Ellis @The Chagstock Festival
Secondnature @ Chudleigh Carnival
Kiss This! @ Cockwood Village Green, Cockwood
Guilty Plea @The Ship Hotel, Crediton
BarraCoodas @ Weary Traveller, Cullompton
The Reoffenders @The Crawford, Exeter
Reckless @The Double Locks, Exeter
Cover’d @The Longbrooke, Exeter
Guesswork @ The Globe Inn, Exeter
4 Rock’s Sake @The Strand, Exmouth
The Amazing Relics @ Volunteer Inn, Honiton
Time Machine @ Copper Key, North Tawton
Raspberry Fish @ Pier Inn, Paignton
Catch 23 @ Lime Tree, Paignton
Black Jack Davey @ Kitty O’Hanlons, Plymouth
Indigo Charlie @ Royal Standard, Sheldon
4 Parts Blue @ Newquay Inn, Teignmouth
Eat The Rich @ Kings Arms, Teignmouth
Raising Sand @The Palladium Club, Bideford
Thursday 23rd
The Tailgaters @The Longbrooke, Exeter
Friday 24th
Revival @ Mariners Arms, Braunton
Food Fighters @The Olive Branch, Barnstaple
Fire Fall Down @The Palladium Club, Bideford
El-cojones @The Corner House, Crediton
Worried Men @The Ship Hotel, Crediton
Teenage Rampage @The Exeter Phoenix
Fannying Around’s One Night Stand @The
Plough Arts Centre, Fore St, Great Torrington
JULY ‘09
Dave Can’t Dance @ Ten Tors Inn, Kingsteignton
Juju @The Saddlers Arms, Lympstone
4 Rock’s Sake @ Embassy, Preston, Paignton
Cactapus @ Post Office Inn, Plymouth
Still Life @The Ferryboat, Sheldon
Rock Salmon @ Jack Cham, Tavistock
Unusual Stars @ New Quay Inn, Teignmouth
The BobKatZ @ Kings Arms, Teignmouth
StemRoach @The Twyford Inn, Tiverton
Raspberry Fish @ The Blue Cargo, Torquay
Saturday 25th
Shammick Concert with Bonnie Shaljean
@The Pack O’ Cards, High St, Combe Martin
Food Fighters @The Palladium Club, Bideford
Janey Summer @The Lamb Inn, Axminster
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Diamondogz @The Railwayman, Exeter
King Roosters @The Double Locks, Exeter
Group Therapy @The Prospect Inn, Exeter
Nation X @The Barley Mow, Exeter
The Lateshift @The Bowling Green, Exeter
Still Life @The Strand, Exmouth
Black Jack Davey @ Saracen’s , Newton Abbot
Rage @The Spinning Wheel, Paignton
Tweak Freaks @The Lime Tree, Paignton
Usual Suspects @The Entertainer, Paignton
Aftershock @The Falcon, Plymouth
36FF The Band @The Black Horse, Sidmouth
BarraCoodas @ New Quay Inn, Teignmouth
Thursday 30th
Stuart James @Teignmouth Folk Club
Friday 31st
Black Jack Davey @ Bay Horse, Ashburton
Secondnature @The Long Bar, Brixham
Rude Awakening @ Manor Hotel, Cullompton
Frequency @The Olive Branch, Barnstaple
Kama Linden @The Palladium Club, Bideford
The Simmertones @ Lansdowne Hotel, Dawlish
Unusual Stars @ Half Moon, Whipton, Exeter
Regeneration @The Showman, Exeter
Reckless @The King Arms, Exeter
State of Emergency @ Beach Hotel, Exmouth
Max @The Famous Old Barrel, Exmouth
Morris Bros Band @ Kings Arms, Kingsteignton
The BobKatZ @ Saddlers Arms, Lympstone
BarraCoodas @The Ship Inn, Newton Abbot
The Usual Suspects @ Coach House, Paignton
The Tailgaters @The Cornerhouse, Crediton
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Permanent Vacation @Thomas Tripp, XChurch
Friday 3rd
Saturday 18th
Slipped Disc @The Royal Exchange, Portland
Rory Ellis @ Royal Portland Arms, Portland
Bachstreet Band @ The White Swan, Swanage
The Producers @Tom Browns, Dorchester
Break in the Middle @ Railway, Blandford Forum
K2 @The Crown Inn, Bridport
Maybe Winehouse @Mr Kyps, Parkstone, Poole
Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival
Sham 69 @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Saturday 4th
Merge In Turn @ Rye Hill Farmhouse, Bere Regis
Stomp Dave’s Elec B/B@Nags Head, Lyme
Regis John De Barra
@ Hope
& Anchor, Bridport
Cryin Out Loud @The Kings Head, Bridport
Indigo Blue @ The Mermaid, Sherborne
Station X @ Railway Hotel, Blandford Forum
Memphis 56 @ Weymouth on the Beach
Sunday 5th
Sunday 19th
Jak The Lad @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Slipped Disc @ Tanners, Bridport
Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival - last day
Wednesday 22nd
John De Barra @ The Cobb Arms, Lyme Regis
Darren Hodson @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Friday 24th
Backstreet Band @The Ropemakers, Bridport
Indigo Blue @The Royal Oak, Okeford Fitzpaine
State of Undress @The White Swan, Swanage
Slipped Disc @The Rum Shack, Weymouth
Four Fighters + Monotype @Mr Kyps, Poole
Sue Gouveia @ Railway Hotel, Blandford Forum
Merge In Turn @ The Albion, Wimborne
Winwoods Maggot @Thomas Tripp, XChurch
The Shakers @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Tuesday 7th
Freak Circus @ Weymouth on the Beach
Wednesday 8th
Martin Boucher @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Blues jam @Bournebeat Hotel, Bournemouth
Friday 10th
Next Big Thing @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
John De Barra @ Manor Farm Park, Charminster
Freak Circus @The Black Dog, Weymouth
The Blockheads @Mr Kyps, Parkstone, Poole
Swanage Jazz Festival - Various venues
Ross Kirk @Rose & Crown,Trent, nr Sherborne
Saturday 11th
5th Avenue @ Railway Hotel, Blandford Forum
Elecric Landlady @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis
Indigo Blue @ Gillingham Festival, Gillingham
Freak Circus @ the Big Grove Sumfest, Portland
Swanage Jazz Festival - Various venues
Paint It Blue @The Cellar Bar, Boscombe
Know Your Enemy @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Saturday 25th
Dirty DC @Mr Kyps, Parkstone, Poole
Slipped Disc @The Ropemakers, Bridport
Who’s Afear’d @The Ropemakers, Bridport
Chill @The Crown Inn, Bridport
John De Barra@The Cobb Arms, Lyme Regis
Miriam Backhouse @Sunray Folk Club, Broadmanye Village Hall 07786 654 074
Sunday 26th
Crosscut Saw @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Monday 27th
Riverside B/Band @Swanage Carnival 10 pm
Blues Jam @Champions Bar, Bournemouth
Wednesday 29th
Sunday 12th
Andy Grant @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Blackberry Jam @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
John De Barra @ Green Man, Wimborne Minster
Swanage Jazz Festival - Various venues
Friday 31st
Double Trouble @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
The Producers @Bournebeat Hotel, Bournemouth
Stompin Dave’s Electric Blues Band@The Old
Ship, Upwey, nr Dorchester
Beach Boys Inc @Mr Kyps, Parkstone, Poole
Pete Harris @Bar Zuka, Bournemouth
Mothers Ruin @Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Friday 17th
Repeat & Regular
P R Dewhurst @ Peppino’s, Charminster
The ZZ Tops @The Bottle Inn, Marshwood
Freak Circus @The Excise House, Weymouth
Restless @The Old Ship, Dorchester
Memphis 56 @ Kings Arms, Shaftesbury
Wednesdays Open Mic Night @Chaplins Bar,
529 Christchurch Road, Boscombe 01202 251 953
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Friday 3rd
Purple Monkey @The Swan, Woolston, Soton
Doctor Rock @The Colonial Bar, Horndean
John Compton @The Star Inn, Bentworth, Alton
Saturday 4th
Wella Live (tribute) @The New Inn, Basingstoke
JYD @The Angel, Andover
The Directors @The Railway Tavern, Andover
Black Dog @Enham Club, Andover
Golden Boulder @The Swan, Woolston, Soton
Riverside B/Band @Chequer’s Inn, Lymington
Sunday 5th
Heifer @The Swan, Woolston, Soton
Stom Daves Elec B/Band @The Shoe, Plaitford
Thursday 9th
Fortunate + Fake the Attack @George,Andover
Teapot Junkies @The Swan, Woolston, Soton
Claude Bourbon @The Platform Tavern, Soton
Eddies Bus Company @The Star Inn, Bentworth
Open Mic @Coach & Horses, Rotherwick, Hook
Friday 10th
Headline @The Anton Arms, Andover
Skinner
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Saunders@The
Shoe,Plaitford,Romsey State of Undress @The
Tudor Rose, Romsey 8pm If 6 was 9
@The
Swan, Woolston, Southampton
Bob Pearce @Platform Tavern, Southampton
Riverside B/Band @Good Companions, Eastleigh
Funkee Clawed @The Royal Oak, Whitehill
Bandx @The Fox & Hounds, Fleet
Saturday 11th
Bad Penny @The New Inn, Sarum Hill, Basingstoke
The Robin Bibi Band @Basingstoke Blues Club,
Moose Centre, Churchill Way info 01256 324313
Twang Rocks Festival @Testbourne School,
Whitchurch with 4 stages of live music
Humdinger @The Wolverdene Club, Andover
Johnny Memphis Trio @Enham Club, Andover
Gasoline Alley @The Station Hotel, Andover
Less Is More + Stone Pig + Pretty Vacant +
Bare Wires + Sofa Kings @Weyhill Fair, Weyhill
Creep @The Swan, Woolston, Southampton
Riverside B/Band @Seashalls Bar, Hythe, Soton
State of Undress @The Beggars Fair, Romsey
Harris + Budden @The Shoe, Plaitford, Romsey
The Alibi @The Colonial Bar, Horndean
Sunday 12th
Force Four @The Swan, Woolston, Southampton
Andover Carnival with lots of live music.
The Directors @The Angel, Andover (Late)
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Mafia @The Swan, Woolston, Southampton
In Darklight @The Anton Arms, Andover
Tim Hain @The Star Inn, Bentworth, Alton
Saturday 18th
Stealer @The New Inn, Sarum Hill, Basingstoke
Uncle Jack @Queen Charlotte, Andover
The Directors @The Wolversdene, Andover
Reload @The Station Hotel, Andover
Pete Harris @The Cricketers, Southampton
Fay Way @The Colonial Bar, Horndean
Sunday 19th
Bad Dog @The Swan, Woolston, Southampton
Blues Jam @The Star Inn, Bentworth, Alton
Friday 24th
Rob Berry @The Star Inn, Bentworth, Alton
Sounds of the Suburbs @ Fox & Hounds, Fleet
B.O.F. @The Plough Inn, Grateley
Fliptop @The Colonial Bar, Horndean
Saturday 25th
Phoenix @The New Inn, Sarum Hill, Basingstoke
Black Obsession @Station Hotel, Andover
Bare Wires @The Railway Tavern, Andover
Acopolis @The Angel Inn, Andover
No Way Out @The Borough Arms, Andover
Scratch & Jane @ The Cricketers, Yateley
Pete Harris @The Bent Brief, Southampton
Jon Walsh @The Swan, Woolston, Southampton
Riverside B/Band @Village Bells, Eling,Nr Soton
Cheesedoctors @The Colonial Bar, Horndean
State of Undress @Staunton Family Festival,
Staunton Country Park, nr Havent
Sunday 26th
Prozium @The Swan, Woolston, Southampton
Blues Jam @The Star Inn, Bentworth, Alton
Pete Harris + Hugh Budden @The Bell, Alesford
Wednesday 29th
Stokes Bay Festival - 29th to 2nd August
Thursday 30th
Australian Pink Floyd @ Anvil, Basingstoke
Stokes Bay Music Festival
Lynchpin @The Swan, Woolston, Southampton
Friday 31st
The Looters @The Fox & Hounds, Fleet
Stokes Bay Festival, nr Gosport
Echoes @ The Cricketers, Yately
Live Music tbc @The Swan, Woolston, Soton
Less is More@The Anton Arms, Andover
Flyright + Crisis Journey @The George,Andover
Dave Raphael Band @Star Inn, Bentworth,Alton
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Out N Running @The Poacher, Portishead
Thursday 2nd
Bluescasters @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Friday 3rd
Esteban @The Poacher, Portishead
Audius Maximus @ Mansion House, Bridgwater
Nightshift @The Cross Rifles, Bridgwater
Memphis 56 @ Bridgwater Rock’n’Roll Club
The Graduates @The Greylake Inn, Greylake
4 Rock’s Sake @The Westgate Inn, Taunton
The Chase @The Square & Compass, Taunton
Andy Grant @The Royal George, West Coker
Music For Africa Festival @Montacute House
P R Dewhurst @ Woods Wine Bar , Yeovil
Blues Devils @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Frome Festival 3rd - 12th July
Saturday 4th
The King Roosters @ Old Market, Bridgwater
Rude Awakening @ Railway , Burnham-on-Sea
Live Zeppelin @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Oblivion @Back Bar Live, Weston-Super-Mare
Ryan Inglis @Portishead Football Club
The Real Deal @ King William Inn, Glastonbury
Joey The Lips @ Dunster Barn, Minehead
Nicola Clark + The College Folk Group @The
Acorn Folk Club, Pier Room, Old Ship Aground,
Quay Street, Minehead www.acornfolkclub.co.uk
Electric Landlady @The Westgate Inn, Taunton
Walking By Myself @Princess Royal, Taunton
Music For Africa Festival @Montacute House
Karl Webber @ The Con Club, Yeovil
Sunday 5th
Jet Harris + The Rapiers @The Winter Gardens,
Weston-Super-Mare for more info 0117 9850 654
Ryan Inglis @M I Bar, Weston-Super-Mare
The Little Big Band @ Hood Arms, Kilve
Walking By Myself @The Star, Pucklechurch
Music For Africa Festival @Montacute House
Ross Kirk @The Old Pub, Galhampton
Live Music @Nailsea and Backwell Beer & Cider
Festival at The Rugby Club - info 07742 619922
Priddy Folk Festival 2009
Walking By Myself @Pound Inn, Coxley, Wells
Wildfire @ The Arrow, Yeovil
Saturday 11th
House of Kane @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Ryan Inglis Plus others
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Music Stage, Grove Park, Weston-Super-Mare
Ryan Inglis @The Windsor Castle, W-S-M
Live Music @Nailsea and Backwell Beer & Cider
Festival at The Rugby Ground - info 07742 619922
The Sum Of @The Railway, Burnham on Sea
Dave King @ Bridgwater SC, Bridgwater
John De Barra @ Coleford British Legion
Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds @
Cheese & Grain, Frome
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Blue Mile @The King William, Glastonbury
Seedy Cases @ Crown/Backpackers,Glastonbury
The Tailgaters @Assembly Inn, Bath
The Reoffenders + The Simmertones + My
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Black @ Newt Beer Festival, North Newton
The Replicants @ The Westgate Inn, Taunton
The Mangledwurzels @Music on a Summers
Evening,Lying Village Hall, Lying, Taunton 9.00pm
Walking By Myself @The Vintage, Wellington
The Chase @ The Esplanade Club, Watchet
Indigo Blue @ The Nog Inn, Wincanton
Sunday 12th
Live Music @Nailsea and Backwell Beer & Cider
Festival At The Rugby Ground - info 07742 619922
Cryin Out Loud @ The Armoury, Yeovil
Priddy Folk Festival 2009
Mangledwurzels @Castle Cary Cavalcade Of Motoring, The Cricket Field free entry 12.30 / 2.15
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Harry + @The Newt Beer Festival, North Newton
Creechers @ Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub Hamdon
Slipped Disc @The Quicksilver Mail, , Yeovil
Real Deal @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Ryan Inglis @The London Oak, High St, W-S-M
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Max @The Mansion House, Bridgwater
3 Daft Monkeys + @Tor Leisure, Glastonbury
Slipped Disc @ Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub Hamdon
Tom Palmer @The Royal George, West Coker
State of Undress @The Steam Fair, Langport
8pm Back Street Blues
@ Quicksilver Mail,
Yeovil Ben
Walters
@The Barn,
Square + Compass,
HI-FI, PA & Background music
DJ Lighting, Special Effects Units
UPPER WOOD STREET, TAUNTON
Tel/fax 01823 270781 / 07791 55493
www.tauntonavservices.co.uk
Saturday 25th
The Heroes @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Out N Running @The Three Queens, W-S-M
Dave King @The Royal Hotel, W-S-M.
Rogers Marks Jazz Band 6.30pm @The Village
Green, Brent Knoll Tickets / info 01278 760 986
The Bargain Beatles @The Railway, B-on-Sea
Best Kept Secret @ Half Moon, Stoke Sub Hamdon
The Chase @ Woodstock Festival, Taunton
Crosswired @The Old Barn Club, Yeovil
Power Cut @The King William, Glastonbury
Bag of Rats @ King William Inn, Glastonbury
Ross Kirk @The Crown Inn, Pilton, nr Glastonbury
The Creechers @ Half Moon, Stoke Sub Hamdon
Rude Awakening @ The White Hart, Taunton
The Real Deal @The White Hart, Taunton
The Mangledwurzels @The Perfect 5th, Taunton
State of Undress @The Farm Festival, Gilmore
Farm, Bruton www.stateofundress.com
Cryin Out Loud @ The Westminster, Yeovil
Two Choices + The Wrinkly Rappers + t.b.c@
The Princess Hall, Burnham on Sea 01278 783161
Who’s Next @The Railway, Burnham on Sea
Live Music t.b.c @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Oblivion @The Borough Arms, W-S-M
Kenny J @ Castle Hotel, Porlock
Sunday 19th
Thursday 30th
T4 on the Beach @ Weston-Super-Mare Beach
Magnolia Sisters @The Merlin Theatre, Frome
Open Mic with Ross Kirk@The Red Lion, Babury
Ryan Inglis @The M I Bar, Weston-Super-Mare
Live Music tbc @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Saturday 18th
Thursday 23rd
Live Music T.B.C @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Friday 24th
The King Roosters @The
Malt
Shovel,
Bridgwater Rude Awakening @ Friendly Spirit,
Callington
Crossedwired @ The Crown, Ilminster
P R Dewhurst @ The Street Inn, Street
Finnian Mcgurk @The Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil
Lewis & The Sound of @ The Arrow, Yeovil
Ape! @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Morris Brothers + Ben Pang Band @The PrinSnappa @The Railway Inn, Burnham-on-Sea
Who’s Afear’d @Farm Fest, Gilmore Farm,Bruton
Best Kept Secret @ Ship Inn, Chard
The Chase @ Westgate Inn, Taunton
Manglewurzels @Bath Cricket Club Beer & Cider
Fest, North Parade, Bridge Rd, Bath 01225 330304
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Live Music tbc @Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare
Walking By Myself @The Nut Tree, Worle, W-S-M
The Mangledwurzels @The Railway, B-O-S
Revival @The Cross Rifles, Bridgwater
Cryin Out Loud@ Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub
Hamdon The Reds @The Westgate Inn, Taunton
Best Kept Secret @ Brazz, Taunton
P R Dewhurst @ The Royal George, West Coker
Repeat & Regular
Sundays Live Music 6.00pm @The Raglan,
Upper Church Road, Weston-Super-Mare
Open Mic @The Britannia, High St, W-S-M
Tuesdays open Mic @The Kings Head, Wells
Fridays
Open Folk Night all welcome @The Raglan,
Upper Church Rd, Weston-Super-Mare
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Blue Lizard kings @The Bear Hotel, Devizes
John Walsh B/Trio @The Coopers Arms, Pewsey
Built For Comfort The George, Bradford on Avon
Hyperbolics @The Phoenix Bar, Wotton Bassett
The Witchdoctors @The Rolleston, Swindon
Saturday 4th
Ron Trueman-Border @ Cross Keys, Gt. Bedwyn
The Mill @The Phoenix Bar, Wotton Bassett
Gypsy Pistoleros + Love Rockets + Pistol
XXX @The Furnace, Swindon
The Shark Dentists @The Rolleston, Swindon
Under Cover Police (Tribute) @12 Bar, Swindon
Blue Radio + Fry Band @Riffs Bar, Swindon
Positive Tension @Bell By The Green, Devizes
Independence with Poppa @The George, B-O-A
Thursday 9th
Diversion + Black Captains @Rollston, Swindon
Friday 10th
Colette Cassin Quintet @Bear Hotel, Devizes
Headsmith @The George, Bradford on Avon
Marlborough International Jazz Festival
Ventflow + Shy of Death @Furnace, Swindon
Breeze @Rudi’s, Regent Circus, Swindon
Wildwood @the Bell, Old Town, Swindon
The Visitors (Wild West Night) @12 Bar,Swindon
Saturday 11th
Marlborough International Jazz Festival
Old School Tie + @12 Bar, Swindon
Fry @The Castle, Swindon
Natural Trouble @The George, Bradford on Avon
Sunday 12th
Marlborough International Jazz Festival
The Hyperbolic’s @The Linden Arms, Swindon
Thursday 16th
Lydia Twenty + Moondogs @Rolleston, Swindon
Thursday 23rd
The Persuaders @The Rolleston, Swindon
Young Guns + None The Less + Disclosure
@The 12 Bar, Swindon
Friday 24th
The Innes Sibun Band
@The Bear Hotel,
Devizes The Tailgaters
@The
Sun,
Marlborough
Cure The Disaster @The Furnace, Swindon
Mortdelamar + @The Rolleston, Swindon
The Hyperbolics @The Castle, Swindon
Friday 17th
Saturday 25th
Carnaby Street @The George, Bradford on Avon
The Blue Dempseys @The Bear Hotel, Devizes
Calm Like A Bomb @The Furnace, Swindon
Grave Yard Johnny’s @The Rolleston, Swindon
Absolute Bowie (Tribute) @12 Bar, Swindon
This England @The Rolleston, Swindon
Shepherds Pie @The 12 Bar, Swindon
Breeze @The Harrow, Hig Street, Wanborough
King Marapaka @The George, Bradford on Avon
Saturday 18th
Emma Payn @The Rolleston, Swindon
Woolley Festival with Live Music @The
George Inn, Woolley Street, Bradford-on-Avon
The Tailgaters @The Riverside, Bradford on
Avon
Bernie
Torme
GMT
+
Mofo
@Furnace, Swindon
Fry @The Rolleston, Swindon
Friday 31st
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Thursday 30th
Freak Circus @The Greyhound, Amesbury
Indigo Blue @ The Chough, Salisbury
Buttmonkeys @The George, Bradford on Avon
The Rogue Dolls @The Bear Hotel, Devizes
Legend (Bob Marley Trib) @12 Bar, Swindon
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ROCK ‘n’ ROLL with
Boppin Darrin
Hi all and welcome to July on the 1st 1930
its Bobby Days birthday, with classic hits,
‘Over and Over’, ‘Rockin Robin’. On the 6th
1925 its Bill Haley with that great hit ‘Rock
Around The Clock’, ‘Shake Rattle and Roll’.
The 18th its Dion Dimucci with ‘Ruby’,
‘Wanderer’ and then on the 30th 1941 is
Paul Anka who sang ‘Donna’ and ‘Puppy
Love’. William John Clifton Haley known to
everyone as Bill Haley, Born in Michigan,
USA. He spent his time playing a guitar
from the age of 7, when he hit his teenage
years he was playing country with his
friends and cousin at local parks and functions. By 1947 he became a DJ at his local
radio station in Chester, where he married
his childhood sweet heart Dorothy Crowe.
Bill now itching to play live music, worked
on getting a band together, a new sound
was being formed and the local kids loved
it, so much was the attention a talent scout
got him to record a few tracks as demo’s,
so good that the record company released
them straight away, the tracks ‘Rock This
Joint’, ‘Crazy Man Crazy’ went straight to
the top ten US charts and gained him national success, his next release ‘Rock
Around The Clock’ made him known world
wide, selling over 100 million copies!!
Wow. This track was also used in the film
‘Black Board Jungle’ and was also used in
the film ‘American Graffiti’, ‘Lemon Popsicle’ and the TV series ‘Happy Days’, they
even made a film ‘Rock Around The Clock’
with Bill Hayley and The Comets, the track
was also re-released 8 times in Britain,
entering the charts each time. Even today
at R ‘n’ R clubs when played it still fills the
dance floor, it’s become the R ‘n’ R anthem
and enjoyed by all. Other hits for Bill Hayley followed of course, ‘Shake, Rattle and
Roll’, ‘See You Later Alligator’ the list is
endless. He toured the USA, Britain, Europe and was a huge success everywhere.
When asked in his seventies if he would
ever change his style he answered “I like
what I play and people are always wanting
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me to play”. Even though Bill wasn’t hitting
the charts, he toured regular across the
USA, UK and Europe until he past away, at
his home in Texas....
On the 3rd @The Jive Inn, Bridgwater Bill
has got ‘Memphis 56’, then on the 31st
‘The Sundowners’ so give Bill a ring on
07899 701498. On the 4th @Begbrook,
Bristol Brenda and Dudley have got ‘The
Heartbeats’ for info 01179 652 852. On the
10th @Taunton R ‘n’ R club they have ‘The
Thundertones’ and the on the 24th a
Record Hop. Not forgetting Melksham R ‘n’
R club who have ‘Johnny and The Jailbirds’
+ ‘The Rat Pack’ on the 25th and this event
will only cost you £10.00 entry to see these
two great bands, if you want more info then
phone Geoff 01225 706 012. Don’t forget
this month on the 25th - 26th you have got
that Rock ‘n’ Rioll Weekender in Yeovil,
I’ve got my tickets so hopefully will see you
there , until next month
Keep Rockin - Boppin Darrin
[email protected]
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VILLAGE PUMP FOLK CLUB WILL
BE CLOSED JULY AND AUGUST.
REOPENS SEPTEMBER with folk
poet laureate and fashion guru
Les Barker. For more info email
[email protected]
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MARLBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL
JAZZ FESTIVAL
10th - 11th - 12th JULY 2009
The opening of the festival starts at 6.00
pm at The Castle & Ball on the 10th. As
always the festival has an amazing line-up
of truly International Stars - The Jive Aces;
Julie Felix; Chris Jagger & The Atcha
Band; Laye Sowe Quintet; Darius Brubeck
Quartet; Pete Allen Jazz Band; Amina Figarova; The Dutch Swing College Band;
this is just a sample for more info go to -
www.marlboroughjazz.co.uk
For tickets phone 01672 515 095 or 08443 350 822
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“SO MUCH FOR SUPERMAN”
www.barbarajhunt.com
Is the title of the album from Bristol based
singer/songwriter ‘Mireille Mathlener’ who
originally come’s from the Netherlands,
Mireille moved to the UK in the mid 1990’s.
The 10 tracks on the album are all written
by Mireille starting with ‘Never Meant to be
Friends’, with some good titles like ‘Big
Fish, Small Town’, ‘Man Who Looks Like
Lennon’, ‘Robin Hood (a second look),
‘Stealing Horses’, yes some good ideas,
not too quirky (as implied by one reviewer!)
over all a good album, well recorded and
presented, I enjoyed the lyric’s, I should
think that this young lady could well hold
her own playing live. Look out for her at
The Burnham Folk Festival, Somerset on
the 5th September. The album has been
recorded with some of Bristol’s top
musician’s in attendance, is available
through her Myspace and on download
through e-music, iTunes and Napster.
Well worth checking out -
www.mireillemathlener.com
www.myspace.com/mireillemathlener
Recorded by Ellie Morgan and Steve Collins at Dockside Studios, Bristol www.docksidestudios.co.uk
Reissued “PLAY MY HEART”
Singer/songwriter ‘Barbara J Hunt from
Bristol has “King Of My Heart” and the
album title “Play My Heart” featured in the
hit comedy movie “Confetti”, which has
prompted the reissue of her excellent album. I have seen Barbara live and she is
very busy in and around Bristol, plus further afield. The album was originally released to critical acclaim back in 2006, is a
deft expression of the complexities of the
human heart, with the arrangements
across this album anchored by Barbara’s
idiosyncratic guitar style, making this a well
produced and crafted album, 14 tracks.
Well worth checking out, nice work from a
very talented lady, nice the way the art
works done on the sleeve insert.
Available from iTunes, Amazon, Napster,
CD Baby as well as her official web site, for
gigs and all other info -
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E-mail -
[email protected]
“Play My Heart” produced by Barbara J
Hunt and Will Angeloro. Engineered and
mixed by Will Angeloro.
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PEWSEY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009
Will feature a mixture of original music with
bands from Wiltshire and beyond....
The line-up so far.......
‘The Julian Turk Band’ from Newbury,
Berkshire with multiple influences subtly
breathing through this music for the
people. ‘Beatbullyz’ - Swindon’s
finest funk/hip- ho/ska trio, who
opened Radio
1’s Big
Weekend in Swindon. ‘The Operation’ a
classic-rock three piece of virtuoso twenty
some things from Frome. ‘I Said Yes’ indie-folk outfit from with-in the Pewsey
vale... “Much dancing has already occurred” Kaya Drums will also run a drum
workshop. Soon more bands to be confirmed. Plus visit our web site for aural
tasters of the day’s music and photo’s of
the musicians. There will also be demostrations from local artists and cratesmen,
many magical stalls: and childrens
entertainment.Tickets for the Pewsey Music Fest 2009 are just £5 - or free to children under 12. Tickets are available form
the web site -
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YOU NOISY LOT!
Sad but The Rock Gardens in Orchard
Street, Weston-Super-Mare has been
forced to close by the council due to un
resolvable issues regarding the noise (
sound levels of the bands playing in the
venue) The Rock Gardens is ‘A victim of
it’s own success’, doubly in that its
reputation has spread, with national
touring rock bands who have been including it in their tours, making it one of
the busiest music venues in the South
West and having recently confirmed
bands such as ‘Bring Me To The Horizon’, ‘Enter Shikari’, and ‘Attack! Attack!’ Bands that would travel from far
and wide to see. The management are
currently seeking an alternative venue
with a capacity of between 1000 - 2000
people. The last night for the venue
after 18 months in Orchard Street was
Sunday 7th June, it was a nice size for
modern music and will be missed by
many.
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SWANAGE BLUES & ROOTS
FESTIVAL October 2009
To be held on the 2nd - 3rd - 4th October
which will have some of the best and top
performers playing. The ‘Kent Duchaine’
gig tickets on Saturday night at Bar Se7en
during the festival will be £10.00 each on
the door (if there are any left!) You can buy
before, go to the web site for details.
There are some deals on accommodation
for the blues festival, The Grand Hotel is
offering two nights for only £65.00 per person per night for Bed & Breakfast and
Evening Meal! But wait it gets better! If you
stay three nights, the cost goes down to
only £60.00 per night! I think that’s fantastic
value and the rooms are going fast so
make sure you book up soon. Don’t forget
to book early - there’s also a great selection of other festival friendly landlords at www.swanageblues.org/accommodation.aspx
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COMMENTS
You can really help the Swanage Blues
Festival if you have been before or looking
to go this year, they would like your comments, who ever you are, so go to www.blogger.com/g?Blog
For more info on who’s appearing, accommodation etc.... Go to -
www.swanage-blues.org
SWANAGE BLUES CLUB
Every Sunday from 5 pm - 8 pm the Swanage Blues Club meets @ Bar Se7en, 1
High Street, Swanage. This has been going for 8 months now, so congratulations to
all involved. You can see who’s playing
there by looking at ‘local events on the web
site www.swanage-blues.org
Plus there is now a new publication that
shows all the live music going on in Swanage, you can download a copy in PDF form
at - www.swanagelife.com
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The George Hotel, Broad Street, South
Molton, Devon EX36 3AB
Live music July This great little venue has some good live
music each month and if your that way 4th July - ‘First Saturday Acoustic’
15th - ‘Wildwood Mountain Music’
24th - ‘Chris Ayliffe and the Girls’
www.georgehotelsouthmolton.co.uk
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‘The Troubled Heart’ - Diana Johnstone
is the debut west Country singer/song
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**** THE DO’s and DON’T in the
Recording Studio by the
Singer/songwriter ROB PHILLIPS
**** PROFILE ON BRISTOL BAND
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MIDNIGHT MANGO
‘Rob Phillips’ is a well-respected
PRODUCTIONS
singer/songwriter based in Bristol, who is
about to release his first studio album
“Searching for Trolls” this month. Rob was
classically trained and wrote his first symphony at 17. He has toured in America,
playing Saxophone in a band, at the likes
of Disney World Epcot Centre, Atlanta and
Tennessee. But then realised it’s hard to
sing and play saxophone at the same time,
so started learning the acoustic guitar. Now
you will find him usually playing solo
acoustic sets, his previous gig experience
includes Carling Academy, Aston Court
Festival, The Harbour Festival, The Fleece
and Firkin, Bunch of Grapes, The Piano
Bar, The Bedford, London Halo Bar, Mr
Wolfs and The Cavern Club. The majority
of songs are original with the occasional
covers such as Nirvana, Johnny Cash and
Damien Rice. Like many dedicated musicians Rob has funded the album himself
with the aim now of creating further opportunities to progress his music career, in the
hope of becoming a full time professional
musician. All tracks on the new album are
writen by Rob and co produced with Chris
Ryan @ Ascape Studios, Jeramy Alom
mixed the tracks @ Sonique Studios
(Jeremy used to work at Air Studios and
has helped the likes of Massive Attack,
Pual McCartney, Elton John, and Incognito). Essentially, “Searching For Trolls” is an
acoustic-based album, but it is enhanced
with a good selection of capable musicians, strong female backing vocals and
strings by Geoff Gascogne (previously in
Jamie Cullum’s Band). All of which provide
the album with fluidity and strength. There
are 10 tracks on the album with a bonus
track, essentially covering relationships
from first date, to love, heartache, to marriage and children (Life) With the album
available from iTunes, Amazon, Napster,
eMusic and Robs web site.
For more info go to -
Have become a major promoter in the
South West with some excellent live
music events every month. On 16th July
at The Orange Box, Yeovil’s top live
music venue they present ‘All Shall
Perish’ + ‘Azriel’ + ‘Matyr Defiled’ +
‘Stilborn’ and the on the Friday 17th
they present ‘3 Daft Monkeys’ with support from ‘Flipron’.
UP DATE ON JOHN CULLY
Singer/Songwriter musician Bigboy John
Cully (White Vanman) from Berkshire who
we did an update in the Scrumpy back a
while, has email us to say a big ‘Thank
You’ for all the readers who took the time
to view his site, listen to the tracks and
vote.......
At onbe stage John had 5 songs in the top
5 !.... ‘Living on the Dole’ was at number
one... (must have touched a nerve with the
unemployed!) http://www.motorgator.net/index.p
hp?T=chart_audio&d=7
This increased activity moved me into 3rd
place overall for listeners, behind German
and American artists... The Motagator site
is great for having your music hosted...
Send Paul Asher a mail and let him see
what he can do for you. If you can spare 2
min’s check out my site www.motagator.net/John_Cully/blog.php
As for politics... It doesn’t matter who you
vote for.... The government always get in!
www.myspace.com/phillipscreative
If you want to book Rob Phillips the phone
07730 527341
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COPY DATE FOR
AUGUST
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10th JULY ‘09
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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Who was the female member of The Pretenders?
Who had a 90’s album called ‘Sad and Done’ ?
Which band was King of the Road in 1990?
Which Elvis Presley home gave Paul Simon an album title?
Who makes up the trio with Peter and Paul?
How many hit singles did Frank Zappa have in the 70’s?
Which Gibb was not a Bee Gee?
In which decade was Steve Harley born?
Who wrote ‘Orville’s Song’ for Keith Harris?
Who had their own Downkiddie Record label?
Who was Ringo drummer with before The Beatles?
Who was the Diana Ross single ‘Missing You’ dedicated to ?
What was U2’s first no 1 album?
What date of never was a hit for Cliff in 1964?
What is the home country of Shirley Bassey
Which part of the UK is Annie Lennox from?
What is Wigfields home country?
Who had a 90’s album called ‘Black Tie White Noise?
- Answers on page 28
PANIC OFFICE photo by MIKE LANG
Winners of The Battle of the Bands
At The Pier Tavern, Burnham on Sea
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every players reaction is probably “This
STRINGS - DO YOU KNOW?
can’t possibly be string enough”, it’s
Part 2 worked fine for several centuries.
Some players reckon that the best way to
get some life back into strings is to boil
them. The technique works on wound
strings to an extent, because it removes
some of the grunge put there by the players fingers. What it won’t do ,of course, is
reverse the mechanical wear and tear
where the strings touch the frets, bridge
and nut. A better way is to reduce the build
up of corrosion after playing by wiping
down the strings between the strings and
fingerboard, as well as on top.
One way to ‘lock’ your strings if you find
them going out of tune is to feed them
through the hole in the string-post twice
before you bring them to tension. This is
most effective with unwound strings and
many wound strings are too thick to go
through twice anyway.
We reckon the Piano has more strings than
any other instrument. Not only does it have
88 notes, perhaps more, but the higher
notes have two or three strings each to
increase the volume. That’s typically more
than 150 strings in total. Fortunately, Piano
strings last a very long time as they are
only struck by felt-lined wooden hammers
activated by the keys. The combined pull of
all the strings on a Grand Piano is about 30
tons, which is why they’re held in an iron
frame. Speaking of which, the total tension
exerted by the strings of an electric guitar
is around 47kg, depending on the string
gauges selected and the scale length. On
an acoustic guitar, this is likely to increase
to more like 80 - 90kg, mainly due to the
heavier strings used.
The lower on a piano are similar to the
round wound strings used on bass guitars.
When the young Paul McCartney found
himself broke and with The Beatles in
Hamburg, he would sometimes steal
strings from Pianos, using a set of wire
cutters and guessing the correct gauge for
his bass by eye.
Classical strings have bare ends and have
to be anchored by tying them. Although
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Electric and bass strings are normally held
in place by a small metal ball or bobbin,
which is tied to the string during the manufacturing process by looping it around the
bobbin and then winding the string tightly
around itself several times. Most players
find this to be fine, but some strings are
offered with a ‘wielded’ ball end, designed
to withstand heavy whammy action without
breaking.
Blues legend BB King still winds most of
the length of a new string around the tuning
post, rather than cut it off. The reason is
that when a string breaks, it normally
breaks where it sits on the bridge saddle.
As a poor young man, BB would simply
unwind the string until there was enough to
go past the tail piece, put a knot in the end,
and re tune it.
The greater the mass of a string the lower
the pitch at which it will reach a given
tension. This why the strings for musical
instruments are gauged, with the thickness
of the strings increasing progressively as
the notes they are designed to be tuned to
gets lower. In other words, the strings get
thicker from the treble side to the bass side
of the neck. Most players feel comfortable
with a similar tension string on each string,
although many guitarists find the higher
strings to bend if they are lighter than the
rest of the set. Of course, if you are using
a tuning that is very different from standard, the assumptions string makers use
when they put together gauged sets go
right out of the window. Creating your own
string sets can be hit and miss unless you
calculate the string tensions based on the
pitches you intend. The maths involved can
be a bit scary but there are special calculations on-line.
If you listen to guitar breaks on homegrown
records from the 1950’s and early 60’s, you
can hear that finger bends were difficult.
This was because most British guitarists
were using heavy strings Continued on page 28
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SEE “TWO CHOICES” LIVE
in JULY 3rd - Crows Nest, East Grinstead
4th - Party On The Rec, Nottingham
6th - Blatchington Mill College,
Brighton
24th - Prince Albert, Eastbourne
25th - Princess Hall, Burnham on Sea,
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ANSWERS TO THIS JULYS
PROBLEMS
QUIZ -
(1) Chrissie Hynde (2) Boyzone
(3) The Proclaimers
(4) Gracelands
(5) Mary
(6) None (7) Andy (8) 1950’s
(9) Bobby Crush (10) The Bangles
(11) Rory Storm & the Hurricanes
(12) Marvin Gaye (13) War
(14) Twelfth (15) Wales
(16) Scotland (17) Denmark
(18) David Bowie
How did you do?
STRINGS continued from page 26
Often with a wound third. There were no
‘ultra light’ string sets at the time, but some
British guitarists learned a trick from players in America and bought a high string for
a Banjo as well as a set of guitar strings.
The Banjo string was the thinnest, so that
became the first string. The guitar string
marked 1st on the pack became the second string and so on. By the time of the
British ‘Blues Boom’ in the mid 1960’s,
string bends had become much more important, and string manufactures offered
sets in a variety of gauges.
Gut strings are still alive and well in the
Violin world, although there are other
choices. A lot of players still prefer gut
strings and consider the synthetic alternatives to be getting better, but not quite there
yet.
Steel core strings, are particularly popular
with non classical players. They have a
direct, clear sound, very good tuning stability and last a long time. These steel also
come in wound and unwound varieties.
There is a similar range of choice for Cello
players, who will mix and match strings to
an incredible degree to get exactly the
sound and response they are looking for on
a particular instrument. So you can find top
players with two, or even three brands of
strings on one Cello. We hope this article
has been helpful on your learning curve.
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