Winchester Gig Guide
Winchester Gig Guide
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March 2023
WEDNESDAY 01 MARCH 2023
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Wednesday 01 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Wonston Arms map Address: Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone: 07909 993388 Event: Acoustic Dever - 7pm - One of our longest standing community events is back with a bang. Slight change to the schedule as it's now the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere. |
THURSDAY 02 MARCH 2023
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Thursday 02 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: MIKE DAWES + Rob Clamp - 8pm - Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on one instrument. He is hailed as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarist with a repertoire spanning solo viral video hits alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward from The Moody Blues. Dawes was named “Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World” by Total Guitar Magazine / MusicRadar in both December 2017 and 2018 readers polls. |
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Thursday 02 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Will Lawton and The Alchemists - 7.30pm - The music of Will Lawton and the Alchemists crosses a myriad of genres reflecting the diverse make-up of creative musicians involved. There is something of the jazz approach at the core of the sound – interesting timings and intricate riffs hung on fluid, free-flowing musical structures – but there richly textured and layered music contains much more besides. Indie melodics, rock weight and progressive meanderings all add poise and power. |
FRIDAY 03 MARCH 2023
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Friday 03 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: ACOUSTIC CAFE: CALUM LINTOTT + MILLY THIMARAS + RIZZLA B - 7.30pm |
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Friday 03 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Projects map Address: 6 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BQ Telephone: 01962 850794 Event: Jam Night - 7.30pm - Improvised live music jamming session. Food, wine, beer and good times. Playing a wide variety of styles. Soak up the music, dance or join in the jam. Take your instruments or borrow theirs. 1st Friday of every month. |
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Friday 03 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: JAMES WESTERBY - 9-11pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at https://www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk/ to book a table. |
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Friday 03 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Giant Party - 7.30pm - Giant Party are an alternative, new wave four piece from Basingstoke. |
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Friday 03 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Pump House map Address: Garnier Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 90G Event: Lydia Kavina - Conversation and Performance - 3pm - Performance by: Lydia Kavina One of the world’s best - known theremin performer. She began learning the theremin when she was nine years old, studying with Leon Theremin, her grandfather's cousin. During her career, she has given more than a thousand concerts, as well as theatrical, radio and television performances of classical and contemporary music in many countries around the world. https://www.lydiakavina.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwdaGW-5f5I. Author of the project/ Presenter: Dr Tatyana Shuttleworth was educated as a classical conductor (Russia), singer (MMus, UK) and musicologist (PhD., University of Manchester). She has been active on the international stage as a performer and conductor since 1989. Tickets: Non-members £25 available at the door, members: donations, special rate for Local Cultural Societies: £12.50. Donations will also be invited for the piano appeal. Dress code: Black tie / Smart Casual Please register - places are limited Tel: 01962 850 822 malvproiects@hotmail.com |
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Friday 03 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Worthies Club map Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone: 01962 880457 Event: McMillan Comedy Charity Night with Paul McCaffrey - 7pm - This Friday is McMillan Comedy Charity night hosted by the fabulous Paul McCaffrey. There are still 30 tickets left so grab them while you can. 7pm start, strictly over 18's. £10 per ticket. Amazing raffle prizes too. |
SATURDAY 04 MARCH 2023
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Saturday 04 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: COMEDY @ THE NUTSHELL - 8pm - Grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and get settled in for a night of big laughs at The Nutshell this February! |
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Saturday 04 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: ALEX - 9-11pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at https://www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk/ to book a table. |
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Saturday 04 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Slackrr – 500th SHOW! - 7.30pm - Celebrating them going from strength to strength, The Railway is proud to host Slackrr's 500th show of their career! |
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Saturday 04 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Angel Inn map Address: 95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND Telephone: 01264 357467 Event: King Louie - 9pm - King Louie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinglouieuk. Guitar-based covers band Covering such diverse and eclectic artists as T Rex, AC/DC, Republica, The Cult, Ash, Avril Lavigne and anything else to get your foot tapping and booty wiggling! |
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Saturday 04 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Welcome Stranger map Address: Kimpton, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PG Telephone: 01264 772444 Event: The Vernon Principle - 8.30pm - The Vernon Principle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevernonprinciple. 80s covers band The Vernon Principle cover 'guilty pleasures' 80's songs. |
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Saturday 04 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Chestnut Tree Address: 227 Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LL Telephone: 01264 323886 Event: Solarbird - 9.30pm - Solarbird's website: https://www.solarbirdband.co.uk/. Solarbird on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarbirdsalisbury. Rock covers band Solarbird are a rock covers band, hailing from the ancestral city of Salisbury, combining powerful vocals with a very varied setlist and have music that will appeal to many age groups, with rock music from the 70s and 80s right up to the present day - guaranteed to keep you rocking all night long! |
SUNDAY 05 MARCH 2023
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Sunday 05 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Dreamcoat Stars - 7.30pm - Featuring stars from the hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. |
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Sunday 05 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: John O'Gaunt Inn map Address: Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU Telephone: 01794 388644 Event: Thames Valley Jazz Quartet - 12.30pm - Free entry - Traditional New Orleans-style jazz. The Thames Valley Jazz Quartet (occasionally Quintet) plays trad jazz in the New Orleans style. They were formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. Watch TVJQ perform "Basin St Blues", recorded at the John O'Gaunt Inn, Horsebridge, Hampshire on 6 October 2019: https://youtu.be/PSybZwzYxcw. |
MONDAY 06 MARCH 2023
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Monday 06 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night |
TUESDAY 07 MARCH 2023
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Tuesday 07 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm-1.50pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. The Lunchtime Concert Series will take place in the Lady Chapel at the Cathedral from 1.15pm-1.50pm on Tuesdays from 14 February 2023. General admission fees apply. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Events, artists and programmes may be subject to change. |
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Tuesday 07 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: Winchester Folk Club - Club Night with KEVIN DEMPSEY - 8pm - The popular Club Night, featuring performances from artists across the folk spectrum, will be returning on the first Tuesday of each month from February 2023. First up on Tue Feb 7th will be the Blacksmith Folk Rock band, followed in March by the incomparable Kevin Dempsey. More details on both gigs, and on future bookings, to follow. |
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Tuesday 07 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Poetry Platform - 7pm - Winchester's Maddest Open Mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy |
WEDNESDAY 08 MARCH 2023
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Wednesday 08 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Siobhán and The Sunset Haze - 8pm - Hailing from the South Coast, Siobhán began her career as a solo singer-songwriter telling her honest tales of love, loss, and lessons learned, through her storytelling of real-life events with powerful vocals and leaving no stone left unturned. She’s now backed by her band ‘The Sunset Haze’, formed in 2019, they’ve spent the last 3 years honing their sound, and perfecting their unique image, and style as a collective. |
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Wednesday 08 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: March Hare map Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: Acoustic Open Mic Night - 8.30pm - The next acoustic open mic session at The March Hare in Winchester. Players of all styles and ability are welcome as are those who just want to listen. |
THURSDAY 09 MARCH 2023
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Thursday 09 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Dave Kelly & Bob Hall with Hilary Blythe - 7.30pm - Friends since they were neighbours in the sixties Dave Kelly & Bob Hall have had illustrious careers in the British Blues Scene and have won many awards for their artistry. |
FRIDAY 10 MARCH 2023
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Friday 10 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: LENNON TAYLOR - 9-11pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at https://www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk/ to book a table. |
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Friday 10 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Comedy Festival: Spring Gala 2023 - 7.30pm - An evening of stand-up comedy from Pete Firman, Brennan Reece, Tom Price, Mike Cox (MC). |
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Friday 10 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: 303 Social Club - 8pm - Bringing you the very best DJs and producers of all things acid, electronic and well, a bit dirty! |
SATURDAY 11 MARCH 2023
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Saturday 11 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: MILLY THIMARAS - 9-11pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at https://www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk/ to book a table. |
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Saturday 11 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: State of the Union / Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams - 8pm - State of the Union, create a magical, stripped back and enthralling musical atmosphere with two guitars and two voices. Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams aka State of the Union, create a magical, stripped back and enthralling musical atmosphere with two guitars and two voices. Their performances are consistently brilliant, equal parts emotive and entertaining. |
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Saturday 11 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winnall Social Club Address: Garbett Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0NY Telephone: 01962 867847 Event: The Remnants - Funk, pop and rock covers band Portsmouth-based covers band playing popular funk, pop and rock songs from throughout the years. |
SUNDAY 12 MARCH 2023
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Sunday 12 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Alex Cornish - 8pm - Alex Cornish is a singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist. On this tour he plays live with his old friends on double bass and piano. |
MONDAY 13 MARCH 2023
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Monday 13 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night |
TUESDAY 14 MARCH 2023
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Tuesday 14 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm-1.50pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. The Lunchtime Concert Series will take place in the Lady Chapel at the Cathedral from 1.15pm-1.50pm on Tuesdays from 14 February 2023. General admission fees apply. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Events, artists and programmes may be subject to change. |
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Tuesday 14 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Comedy - Mike Bubbins: Throwback - 8pm - Mike Bubbins, star of hit podcast The Socially Distant Sports Bar, and of BBC television comedies Mammoth, Tourist Trap and The Unexplainers, unleashes THROWBACK, his first ever solo UK stand-up tour. And things may never be the same again. THROWBACK is a powerful, thought-provoking, visceral hour of stand-up comedy, that pushes boundaries, defies neat descriptions and challenges the audience... AS IF IT IS! It's actually an hour and a half of really funny stories, pretty impressive characterisations, possibly a song (he said he'll see how that goes), a bit of nostalgia about the good old days, a bit of optimism about the good new days, and Mike generally having a laugh about life and not taking himself, or anything else, too seriously. |
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Tuesday 14 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Larry John McNally - 7.30pm - Larry John McNally's songs have been recorded by some of the greatest recording artists of all time, including The Eagles, Aaron Neville, Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples, Rod Stewart and more... |
WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH 2023
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Wednesday 15 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Wonston Arms map Address: Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone: 07909 993388 Event: Acoustic Dever - 7pm - One of our longest standing community events is back with a bang. Slight change to the schedule as it's now the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere. |
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Wednesday 15 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Malt House Address: 71 Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AN Telephone: 01264 355511 Event: Acoustic Open Mic Session - 8.30pm - The next Acoustic Open Mic Session at The Malt House in Andover is on Wednesday 15th March hosted by Jon Walsh. Players of all styles and ability are welcome as are those who just want to listen. |
THURSDAY 16 MARCH 2023
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Thursday 16 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The George Inn map Address: The Crossroads, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8EG Telephone: 01264 782648 Event: ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC SESSION at The George, Middle Wallop - 8.30pm - A new Acoustic Open Mic Session is starting up at The George, Middle Wallop (near Andover) on Thursday 16th March and every third Thursday thereafter hosted by Jon Walsh. Players of all styles and ability are welcome as are those who just want to come and listen. Please bring your own mic if you have one. |
FRIDAY 17 MARCH 2023
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Friday 17 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: VINYL + The Hypothesis - 7.30pm - Based in Winchester, Vinyl are a four piece indie/rock band from Peter Symonds College made up of Jake Jones on Guitar/ Vocals, Iris Roffey on Vocals/ Piano, George Henderson on Bass and Stan Halliday on Drums. Working towards their first published EP, their set aims to appeal to a variety of people with a mixture of well known classics as well as a number of original songs. |
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Friday 17 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - regular comedy night at The Arc, Barnstormers Comedy, presents a line-up of three top acts from the London comedy circuit and beyond: many of them Comedy Store regulars. |
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Friday 17 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: JAMES & THE GIANT BEAT - 9-11pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at https://www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk/ to book a table. |
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Friday 17 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: CODA (Led Zeppelin Tribute) - 8pm - CODA – a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's number-one tribute to Led Zeppelin and they are BACK at the Railway Inn, Winchester, on Friday 17th March with an explosive new show! This acclaimed show will include all the classics, such Kashmir, Rock and Roll, Stairway to Heaven and more, PLUS a great selection of rockers and showstoppers that will leave you wanting more! With a superb line-up of musicians, replica instruments and awesome hand-made costumes, CODA will take you back to the time when Led Zeppelin ruled the world as the gods of rock, conveying the power, excitement and magic of the music of Led Zeppelin like no other band around! |
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Friday 17 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: County Arms Address: 85 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5DL Telephone: 01962 851950 Event: Ska Dogs - 8.30pm - Celebrate St Patrick's Day with the Ska Dogs on their first visit to the County Arms. |
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Friday 17 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Angel Inn map Address: 95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND Telephone: 01264 357467 Event: No Way Out - No Way Out's website: http://www.no-wayout.co.uk/. No Way Out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoWayOutRocks. Classic and modern rock covers band No Way Out always have the place on its feet with an awesome mix of iconic rock, pop, india and alternative covers. With more experience, pedigree and years between them than you can shake a shakey thing at! They play an eclectic mix of all the classics you love with plenty of swerve balls thrown in that you don’t hear other bands do. There's something new every time you see them. |
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Friday 17 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Poplar Farm map Address: Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7NJ Telephone: 01264 710424 Event: Lunacube - 8.30pm - Lunacube's website: https://www.lunacube.co.uk. Lunacube on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lunacubeband. Pop and rock covers band Lunacube are covers band consisting of experienced musicians who love nothing more than getting a crowd singing and dancing. A trip down Rock & Pop Lane is what they are all about, with lashings of solid grooves and diva sparkles! |
SATURDAY 18 MARCH 2023
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Saturday 18 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: 'Coronation' by The Waynflete Singers WITH THE BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - 7.30pm - The Waynflete Singers return to the Cathedral with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for a rousing concert anticipating the Coronation of King Charles III and reflecting back to that of Queen Elizabeth II. Taking place on Saturday 18th March 2023 at 7.30pm, join for an evening of beautiful music. |
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Saturday 18 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: PAUL SOLOMONS - 9-11pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at https://www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk/ to book a table. |
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Saturday 18 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: KOTONIC + IMC + Close to the Coast + Torpedoes - 8pm - Kotonic are a 3-piece rock band who came together in 2019. Blending their love of powerful hooks and catchy choruses, the trio have been steadily making a name for themselves over the last few years and built up a great following. The band wear their influences clearly on their sleeves; If you are a fan of Billy Talent, The Manic Street Preachers, Foo Fighters or Green Day, you will love Kotonic. |
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Saturday 18 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: St Peter's Church map Address: High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE Event: Salisbury Chamber Chorus: Mozart Requiem - 7.30pm - Tickets £15 from stockbridgemusic.uk (coming soon) or on the door, under-18s free. |
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Saturday 18 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Welcome Stranger map Address: Kimpton, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PG Telephone: 01264 772444 Event: Jon Walsh Blues Dogs - 8.30pm - It's the first gig ever for the new band from JW - The JON WALSH BLUES DOGS at The Welcome Stranger in Kimpton (near Andover) on Saturday 18th March at 8:30pm. Contact the venue to reserve a place on 01264 772444. |
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Saturday 18 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Station Inn map Address: 63 Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BY Telephone: 01264 336585 Event: Stonepig - 9pm - Stonepig on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stonepigrocks. Rock and punk covers band Stonepig are a 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. |
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Saturday 18 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The ARK Bar Address: 43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU Event: Pet Needs - 1.30pm - Powered by their mantra "The Best Songs are Sung in Small Company" and armed with two acoustic guitars, Johnny and George from PET NEEDS are bringing their own brand of Fractured Party Music to micropubs, small rooms and breweries! Support comes from Ben Brown, the World's Greatest Songwriter. |
SUNDAY 19 MARCH 2023
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Sunday 19 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: CHRIS WOOD - 8pm - Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. |
MONDAY 20 MARCH 2023
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Monday 20 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night |
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Monday 20 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Worthies Club map Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone: 01962 880457 Event: Jazz Jam Session - 8pm - Playing mainly real book tunes, swing and latin. play or just listen! Meet every month on the THIRD Monday. Setup from 7.30pm, playing from 8pm. https://www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz/. NOTE: because the venue is a members club, those who have not joined will need to sign in as guests and pay £1 for the evening. Those planning to jam regularly may find it worthwhile to join as members. See https://www.thewssc.co.uk/membership/ for details. |
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Monday 20 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Station Inn map Address: 63 Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BY Telephone: 01264 336585 Event: Andover Blues Jam - 7.30pm - Andover’s monthly blues jam happens on the 3rd Monday of each month. A really friendly atmosphere where all abilities are welcome, most important is to have fun. Backline provided. |
TUESDAY 21 MARCH 2023
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Tuesday 21 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm-1.50pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. The Lunchtime Concert Series will take place in the Lady Chapel at the Cathedral from 1.15pm-1.50pm on Tuesdays from 14 February 2023. General admission fees apply. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Events, artists and programmes may be subject to change. |
WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH 2023
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Wednesday 22 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Rugby Club map Address: North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU Telephone: 01962 867021 Event: Winchester Uke Jam - POSTPONED - 8pm - The Winchester Uke Jam meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Winchester Rugby Club and all are welcome, regardless of ability. You don't have to be a uke player to join in. They welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of percussion, having a sing or just want to listen then go along. Check their website for details: http://www.moonroller.com/winchesterukejam.htm. Visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winchesterukejam. |
THURSDAY 23 MARCH 2023
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Thursday 23 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: Comedy - Eshaan Akbar: The Pretender - 8pm - Eshaan has performed three sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as sell-out London transfers at London’s prestigious Soho Theatre. He has opened for Micky Flanagan and has supported the likes of Jason Manford, Sindhu Vee, Adam Rowe, Dan Nightingale, Kae Kurd, Tez Ilyas, Dane Baptiste, Hal Cruttenden, Jan Ravens and Rory Bremner on tour. |
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Thursday 23 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: By Arrangement with This is Now Agency – Will Varley + Chloe Hawes - 8pm - Singer-songwriter Will Varley has announced a short run of intimate shows this Spring in some of the UK’s finest independent venues. The troubadour’s sixth album ‘The Hole Around My Head’ was released in 2021 to gleaming reviews with Folk Radio describing him as ‘Channelling Dylan at his most poetic, metaphoric and meditative’. Varley will be performing solo, playing songs from across his extensive back catalogue as well as road testing new material that will undoubtedly form the bones of his 7th studio record. Having headlined London’s Union Chapel and Shepherds Bush Empire over the last few years, as well as packing out stages at the likes of Cambridge Folk Festival, Glastonbury and 2000Trees Festival, this handful of shows are a very rare chance to catch Will up close and personal. |
FRIDAY 24 MARCH 2023
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Friday 24 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending - 7.30pm - An unforgettable evening of beautiful music performed by the talented London Concertante. |
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Friday 24 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: SCRATCH NIGHT - 7.30pm - A night for established and emerging performance artists to workshop their works in progress. A a sharing platform as part of our Fringe Fortnight event for you to test new/in progress work to a live and supportive audience. Host: Craig Chalmers You will have up to 20 minutes to present your work, followed by an opportunity for constructive feedback from the audience as part of the creative process. This is a great way to try out ideas, to see brand new works and to contribute to the development of new performances. The bar will be open and networking is encouraged! |
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Friday 24 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: BEN POORE - 9-11pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at https://www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk/ to book a table. |
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Friday 24 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra - 8pm - Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra don’t care what genre you choose to put them in – Western Swing, Blues, Country, Rock & Roll or whatever else– as long as you understand that they’re 100% sincere and 100% immersed in this stuff. This is no lazy pastiche, no dressing up box. They live and breathe this music and want you to get immersed with them. |
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Friday 24 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The ARK Bar Address: 43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU Event: Pete Cooper - 8pm - Pete is an Acoustic performer, playing music by Paul Weller, The Jam, The Style Council, The Beatles, The Verve, Bruce Springsteen, Otis Redding, Wilson Picket, Billie Holiday, Bill Withers, Tim Hardin, John Martyn, Tracey Chapman and more. |
SATURDAY 25 MARCH 2023
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Saturday 25 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: CARLEY VARLEY - 9-11pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at https://www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk/ to book a table. |
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Saturday 25 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Kings Somborne Village Hall map Address: Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP Event: Somborne Sessions: Lady Nade (and band) - 7.30pm - Bristolian singer/songwriterLady Nade fills your heart with words & music that nourish body and soul. Every performance feels like a reunion. Share a room with her and she'll give you her story. All of it. The joys and sorrows. You will love her for it. And she will love you back. How to Attend: Tickets £15 (£17 on day of performance). |
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Saturday 25 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Halfway Inn Address: 114 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2GJ Telephone: 023 8027 5596 Event: The Blurtones - A Britpop covers band - 9pm - The Halfway Inn will be hosting The Blurtones, a Britpop covers band, on Saturday 25 March 2023. Don't forget your dancing shoes. |
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Saturday 25 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The ARK Bar Address: 43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU Event: Sarah McNair - 8.30pm - Local singer, wide variety of genres, rock, pop and party favourites. |
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Saturday 25 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Chestnut Tree Address: 227 Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LL Telephone: 01264 323886 Event: Black Dog - 9pm - Black Dog's website: https://www.blackdog-band.co.uk/. Black Dog on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Black-Dog-131764983537184. Classic rock covers band Rock covers band formed in 2005 that play a mix of rock covers from Free, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Oasis, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, U2, AC/DC, GNR, Sabbath and many more. |
SUNDAY 26 MARCH 2023
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Sunday 26 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: New Hall, Winchester College map Address: 34 College Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NF Event: Winchester Symphony Orchestra - 7pm - Maurice Ravel: Pavane pour une Infante défunte. Benjamin Britten: Violin Concerto. Soloist: Charlie Lovell-Jones. Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 1. Conductor Cathal Garvey. |
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Sunday 26 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Horse & Groom map Address: 2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ Telephone: 01962 734809 Event: Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Join in with a night of local music at the inaugural open mic at the Horse & Groom in the centre of Alresford. Fancy playing and/or singing? All abilities, instruments and genres welcome. Full PA is provided. |
MONDAY 27 MARCH 2023
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Monday 27 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night |
TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2023
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WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH 2023
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THURSDAY 30 MARCH 2023
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Thursday 30 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: Comedy - Ray Bradshaw: Deaf Com 1 - 8pm - Following his groundbreaking 2018 show, Deaf Comedy Fam, Ray Bradshaw’s new stand-up show, Deaf Com 1, covers his recent fatherhood, teaching his young son sign language and a disastrous trip to Bahrain! |
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Thursday 30 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: An Evening and a Little Bit of a Morning with Mark Steel - 7.30pm - The critically acclaimed Mark Steel's in Town was voted the 6th best radio comedy ever and Mark is a regular on the BBC's Have I Got News For You, QI and BBCR4's News Quiz. He has been named newspaper columnist of the year and is author of the award-winning audiobook Who Do I Think I Am. |
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Thursday 30 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Gears Distribution - 7.30pm - The Gears Distribution are a British Post Punk inspired 3 piece. Their aggressive, unfiltered, uk accented sound matches their lyrical content from a working class “angry young man” perspective. |
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Thursday 30 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The SP Bar Address: 34 Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BW Telephone: 01264 361110 Event: Rosie Merritt - 7pm - Join Rosie for an evening of cocktails and chilled-out songs. Book a table 01264 361110. |
FRIDAY 31 MARCH 2023
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Friday 31 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: 9 Volt Band - 10pm - 9 Volt Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9volt. Classic rock covers band 9 Volt is a classic rock covers band out of Southampton. |
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Friday 31 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Russell Watson Concert - 7.30pm - A very special evening and a real exclusive Four-time Brit Classical Award winner Russell Watson, accompanied by his pianist and a talented Choir. |
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Friday 31 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: ISSY SOMERS - 9-11pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at https://www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk/ to book a table. |
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Friday 31 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: All or Nothing Experience - 7.30pm - All or Nothing Experience live concert show from the West End cast. Celebrate the story of the iconic Mod band the Small Faces through their electrifying music, including Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday, All or Nothing. |
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Friday 31 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Ground Control (Italian Bowie Tribute) - 8pm - Ground Control is an Italian psychedelic-rock band. It was born in a bar of the city centre at about 7pm on the 10th of January 2017, exactly 1 year after David Bowie's death. |
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Friday 31 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Globe Inn Address: 23 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1LJ Telephone: 01264 749002 Event: Trinity - 8.30pm - Trinity on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinitycoverband.wilt. Punk, ska, rock and pop covers band Trinity are a covers band that play a mix of punk, ska, rock and pop covers. |
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Friday 31 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Foresters Arms map Address: 2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA Telephone: 01264 323580 Event: Covergirlz Band - 10pm - Covergirlz Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covergirlz. The Covergirlz Band are an established female fronted covers band that have been gigging mainly in Wiltshire, but now have plenty of gigs booked in Hampshire. |
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Friday 31 March 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The ARK Bar Address: 43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU Event: Purely Violet - 8pm - Purely Violet are a two piece acoustic act comprising of Violet as the vocalist and Robbie on acoustic Guitar. Drawing influence from a wide range of artists including Fleetwood Mac and Amy Winehouse Purely violet have developed their sound into a unique atmospheric blend of Soul, Blues and Rock music. |
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THURSDAY 13 MARCH 2025

QUEEN OF OKLAHOMA’ CARTER SAMPSON + JOE MARTIN
Venue: The Arc
7.30pm
Carter Sampson, known as the "Queen of Oklahoma," is a celebrated Americana singer-songwriter from Oklahoma City. She’s recognized for her heartfelt lyrics and rich voice, with accolades like winning the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest. Alongside her six acclaimed albums, she founded the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls OKC, empowering youth through music education. Currently, she tours with UK singer-songwriter Joe Martin, known for his storytelling-inspired folk songs. Joe Martin - The Lancashire born singer-songwriter is deservedly gaining attention on both sides of the Atlantic seeing him play shows around the UK, Europe and legendary venues in Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up listening to the greats and has been influenced by artists from Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Townes Van Zandt to Jason Isbell and Kacey Musgraves which is evident his sound and lyrical style.
