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September
 
SATURDAY 4th SEPTEMBER   HAT FITZ CARA   BLUES   18+
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SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER

ROOMS 1 AND 2

  THE SXSC ALL DAY FESTIVAL   ACTS TBC  

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Monday 6th September   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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TUESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER

ROOM 1

 

MARTIN CARTHY AND DAVE SWARBRICK
Carthy and Swarbs

  Two folk legends, Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick, both very much alive and bringing an evening of outstanding folk music to the Railway.  

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WEDNESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER  

FALL TO THE FRONTLINE

www.myspace.com/fttfband

  + EVERYTHING BUT ARMS + NUMPTY WIZARD + ECHOVIRUS (TBC)   16+
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THURSDAY 9th SEPTEMBER   2ND HEAD   + JAPANESE VOYEURS + BUD + THRUSH METAL + TURBOGEIST  

 

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THURSDAY 9th SEPTEMBER

ROOM 1

 

CALM OF ZERO (EX ECHOBELLY)

 

  + MATTHEW ABLARD + THE BRITISH HINDU CONTINGENT  

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FRIDAY 10th SEPTEMBER   THE NOB OUR ROOM DJ'S WITH SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT   IN THE UPPER BAR - PREPARE TO BE AMAZED!   18+
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SATURDAY 11th SEPTEMBER  

RICHARD HARRIS Presents...

WINTER HOURS

  + THE BLACK LODGE BAND   18+
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SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER  

MAX'S RECORDS PRESENTS...

DOPHINA

  AND MANY MORE TBC   16+
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Monday 13th September   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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TUESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER

ROOM 1

 

JOHN OTWAY + THE WIDOWMAKER
Otway

  John first achieved notoriety with his eye-watering performance on Old Grey Whistle Test and subsequent hit single 'Really Free' in 1977. A heady mix of blind ambition and rank incompetence was to keep this microstar shining for almost two decades despite Otway's ability to turn any situation to his own disadvantage. His autobiography 'Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure' out sold, by a factor of ten, all the records he had released since his hit, and now Otway is struggling to live up to this billing - selling out London Astoria for his 2000th gig in 1993, filling the Royal Albert Hall in 1998, and charting at number 9 with his 2002 single 'Bunsen Burner'. For John 'Two Hits' Otway, 'the future's bright; the future's Otway!  

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WEDNESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER   HAIRFORCE 5 + STAX OR ROCK   + GUESTS   16+
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THURSDAY 16th SEPTEMBER   PRIVATE PARTY   PRIVATE PARTY   16+
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SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER   THE SOCK MONKEYS   + GUESTS   18+
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Monday 20th September   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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TUESDAY 21st SEPTEMBER   Winchester Folk Club
SAM CARTER
Sam Carter
  ‘One of the most gifted acoustic guitarists of his generation’ Mike Harding, Radio 2

‘A sophisticated blender of ancient and modern’ Uncut

‘Tunes like Taxi and Captain could well be the work of a great songwriter in the making.’ Guitar & Bass

‘He’s intriguing both because he’s an excellent guitarist and an original, distinctively English singer-songwriter, specialising in well-observed songs – and his debut album lives up to expectations.’ The Guardian
 

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THURSDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER  

THE LAUREL COLLECTIVE
Laurel Collective

  + OUR LOST INFANTRY + PETE LYONS + THEE CHANCERS  

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FRIDAY 24th SEPTEMBER   ISLET   + THE 3RD LEAGUE + SONS AND LOVERS = MUTANT VINYL  

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SATURDAY 25th SEPTEMBER   CHARITY EVENING FOR THE SAMARITANS   + Owen Tromans

Freddy Furber

Jon Barker

Knights, Williams, Francis & Krumbock

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Monday 27th September   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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TUESDAY 28th SEPTEMBER

ROOM 1

 

WRECKLESS ERIC & AMY RIGBY + MIKE TODD
Wreckless Eric

  “A triumph of an album.” Mojo

“ ...their loopy, layered approach, keenly turning conventional boy/girl pop-group convention on ear, sinks in deep.” Uncut

“ It was warm, it was funny, it was sharp, it was intense...and very possibly one of the best gigs I've been to in recent years.” Word Magazine

“ ...like golden honey poured over a battered old tube amp.” Los Angeles Times
 

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THURSDAY 30th SEPTEMBER  

TV SMITH
TV Smith

 

+ NATALIE HALL + RUSSELL JOSLIN

This punk survivor should be embraced, celebrated and added to the compulsory listening list of any self respecting music fan in the country. More than a mere collection of songs, ‘In The Arms Of My Enemy’ possesses that rare quality of genuinely capturing a mood and a feeling of a nation. This album is a real triumph for honest, heartfelt and informed song-writing.  Sonic Dice

“Officially a Damn Good Thing.” Subba-culcha

“The songs snap along with catchiness injected into every riff: a protest record that reveals a raging flame within its creator.” Record Collector

“A great punk album,” Pennyblack

 

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October
FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER  

THE BLAZE BAYLEY BAND
(EX IRON MAIDEN AND WOLFSBANE VOCALIST RETURNS TO WINCHESTER)

 

 

+ SAQQARA

NOTE - GIG WILL RUN FROM 7.00PM - 10.30PM

British metal band, featuring former Wolfsbane & Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley with David Bermudez, Nicolas Bermudez, Larry Paterson & Jay Walsh. The band are currently on a world tour.

See more info at blazebayley.net

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FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER   NIONABEO   + THE LONGEST DAY + THE TRIPODS   18+
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SATURDAY 2ND OCTOBER  

SXSC Presents...
EILEN JEWELL
Eilen Jewell

 

+ GUESTS

A Boston (USA) based singer / songwriter with her own brand of country, jazz and blues tinged Americana, often compared to Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams, Peggy Lee and Laura Cantrell.

See more info at eilenjewell.com

 

 

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Monday 4th October   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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TUESDAY 5 TH OCTOBER

ROOM 1

 

Winchester Folk ClubJULIE FELIX
Julie Felix

 

An international folk artist of great distinction, whom many will remember for her TV appearances with David Frost in the mid-'60s. She was a part of the great folk movement with Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and Tom Paxton and remained in the public eye throughout the '70s; and her rich, distinctive voice and powerful songwriting have ensured her continuing success through to the present day.

See more info at knibbworld.com/juliefelix

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TUESDAY 5TH OCTOBER   KILL IT KID   + VERSUS THE CIRCUS + NEW VOLUNTEER   16+
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WEDNESDAY 6TH OCTOBER  

THOMAS TRUAX
Thomas Truax

 

+ ALEX WALKER + THE GENTRY UNDERGROUND

Thomas merges a fevered imagination, solid songwriting abilities and a groovy showbiz attitude with a mad scientist's brain for weird gadgets. Performing with mechanical sound sculptures eg Sister Spinster, instruments that he builds himself from found objects and spare parts as well as standard instruments. You get darkly witty songs accompanied by weird Harry Partch-esque home made instruments. An exceptional talent, unique and resistant to comparison.

See more info at thomastruax.com

 

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THURSDAY 7TH OCTOBER  

I, LUDICROUS
I, Ludicrous

 

+ REVENTURE + THE BLACK LODGE BAND + POCKET VALLEYS

Observational comic genius from South London's answer to The Fall or Half Man Half Biscuit.

See more info at myspace.com/iludicrous

 

 

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THURSDAY 7TH OCTOBER

ROOM 1

 

MARTIN STEPHENSON
Martin Stephenson

 

+ GUEST

Martin is an extremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician and performer. Originally influenced by the punk rock era, his free spirit incorporated a musical range from rockabilly through show tunes and straight rock to the success of The Daintees, of which he was a founder member in the '80s.

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FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER  

ROBOT DISASTER + THE GREAT WALLS

 

  + STINGER DOORS OPEN AT 9.00PM   18+
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SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER  

WILKO JOHNSON
Wilko Johnson

 

+ 'TIL DUSK + MUMMAMOTO

The original Dr Feelgood guitarist, Johnson's choppy guitar style and interesting dress sense kept pub-rock rocking the pubs during the 1970s. Following a stint with Ian Dury and The Blockheads, the Wilko Johnson Band was formed with ex-Blockhead Norman Watt-Roy on bass and Dylan Howe on drums, adding up to one of the most exciting r'n'b bands in the world today.

See more info at myspace.com/wilkojohnson

 

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SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER

ROOM 1

 

NICK SHEPHERD

 

  = GAZ PARKER + PHIL BREACH + THE WIDE EYES DOOR SOPEN 8PM   18+
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SUNDAY 10TH OCTOBER   MAX'S RECORDS PRESENTS...   + MANY GUESTS DOORS OPEN AT 8.00PM   16+
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Monday 11th October   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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Tuesday 12th October   Rory Mcleod
Rory Mcleod
 

An incredible ex-circus clown and fire eater, now a one-man soulband, poet and storyteller. A modern travelling troubadour using tap shoes, acappella, harmonica, guitar, trombone, spoons, finger cymblas, bandorea, djembe and foot-operated percussion!! Having travelled all around the world, this is certainly not one to miss!

See more info at rorymcleod.com

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THURSDAY 14TH OCTOBER  

SHOWCASE with...

CIVVY STREET + THE CASABLANCAS

  + KINGMAN COUNTY OPEN AT 8.00PM   16+
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FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER  

THE WINTER OLYMPICS

 

  + SILENT BLOCKADE + PRETTY VISITORS   18+
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Monday 18th October   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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TUESDAY 19TH OCTOBER

ROOM 1

 

Sxsc Presents...
LUKE DOUCET
Luke Doucet

 

+ GUESTS

Young Canadian guitarist who plays in a number of Toronto-based bands as well as playing solo shows. 'That guy must be the lost love b*stard of kd lang and Tom Waits'- Canadian Press.

See more info at lukedoucet.com

 

 

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THURSDAY 21st OCTOBER   FLASHGUNS   + MOSES KITCHEN   16+
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FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER  

THE PARIS RIOTS
Paris Riots

 

+ PRETTY VISITORS + CORTEZ

Catchy Northern rock with a nod towards Kings of Leon, Jet and even a bit of Pearl Jam, yet staying very British.

See more info at http://myspace.com/theparisriotsmusic

 

 

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SATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER  

GABBY YOUNG AND OTHER ANIMALS
Gabby Young

  + RUTH THEODORE + LINDSAY WEST

Gabby Young is a bold, uninhibited yet sensitive singer-songwriter who is comparable to the likes of Rose Kemp, Carla Bozulich and perhaps even Amy Winehouse. Although classically trained, her diverse musical tastes include pop, rock, folk, jazz, funk and experimental and that shines through in every song. Critics are agreed, Gabby Young is a true original.

See more info at myspace.com/gabbyyoung

 

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SUNDAY 24TH OCTOBER  

MONEYTREE

 

  + WAX 22   18+
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Monday 25th October   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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Thursday 26th October   THE CHAP   + THE LIMES + JUKEBOX INVENTION   16+
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WEDNESDAY 27TH OCTOBER  

I REMEMBER TAPES
I Remember Tapes

  + THE SUNSHINE GETAWAY + TALL TREES  

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FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER  

EVOKATEUR
Evokateur

 

  + DIRTY PAVOR + BAREFACES CYNICS  

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SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER   OWEN TROMANS AND THE ELDERS
Owen Tromans
  + GUESTS  

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November
Monday 1st November   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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TUESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

ROOM 1

 

Winchester Folk Club

PETER KNIGHTS GIGSPANNER
Gigspanner

 

Featuring Peter Knight, fiddler and vocalist of Steeleye Span. Having now clocked up almost 40 years with Steeleye Span, fiddle player Peter Knight's name and reputation are known to most people with an interest in traditional music. His idiosyncratic style, which effortlessly traverses several genres has been an inspiration to many, and yet to a great extent the full range of his playing is still largely unknown. That is about to change... Wishing to create an opportunity to explore more fully the areas of Music that interest him, Peter created his own trio 'Gigspanner' where he is joined by guitarist Roger Flack and Afro-Percussionist Vincent Salzfaas, who are, in the words of festival organiser Geoff Boudreau 'both powerful and intelligent musicians in their own right'. Together they explore traditional music and song and their related themes with energy, brilliance and spontaneity. World music, classical, African, folk-rock, Cuban sounds, they all make up the Gigspanner mix.

See more info at peterknight.net
 

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Wednesday 3rd November   CHESNEY HAWKES ACOUSTICChesney Hawkes  

Undoubtedly still the one and only, Chesney Hawkes is a living legend. His career began in 1991 when he starred in the film 'Buddy's Song' alongside Roger Daltrey. Then came the infamous 'One And Only', Chesney's biggest hit and also the twentieth most successful UK release of the 90s.

See more info at chesneyhawkes.com

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FRIDAY 5TH NOVEMBER   A GENUINE FREAKSHOW   + THE TRIPODS  

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SATURDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

ROOM 1

  ALTERNATIVE KARAOKE   SING YOUR HEART OUT FOR THE LADS   18+
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SUNDAY 7TH NOVEMBER  

Sxsc Presents...

OWEN TROMANS (TBC)

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Monday 8th November   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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FRIDAY 12TH NOVEMBER   DR. FEELGOOD
Dr Feelgood
 

+ 'TIL DUSK + THE GOOD TIME CHARLIES

Touring pretty much continuously since 1973, Dr Feelgood always give 100% of the finest British rhythm and blues to make you feel good. The Doctors will see you now!

See more info at drfeelgood.org

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SATURDAY 13TH NOVEMBER   AKALA
Akala
  + GUESTS

Taking hiphop back from the corporate world, Kingslee 'Akala' Daley wages war on the mediocre rap industry with his diverse combination of influences including trance, folk, punk and soul. His debut album 'It's Not A Rumour' released on Illa State Records pushes rap into unfamiliar territory as it is fused with distorted guitars and thunderous drums.

See more info at akalamusic.com

 

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SUNDAY 14TH NOVEMBER   THE UK SUBS
UK SUBS
  + ANCIENT SHAMANS

Nicky Garratt, Paul Slack, Pete Davies and Charlie Harper continue their constant touring regime, maintaining and pioneering the true spirit of punk rock.

See more info at uksubs.co.uk

 

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SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER   THE VIBRATORS
Vibrators
 

+ THE CELLAR FAMILY

+ I KNOW KUNG FU

Seventies classic punk legends best known for their hit 'Automatic'. They have played alongside the likes of The Stranglers, The Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop and Chris Spedding. Short, punchy songs with sneering melody lines and gutsy guitar breaks.

See more info at thevibrators.com

 

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Monday 22nd November   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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WEDNESDAY 24th NOVEMBER   MATT SCHOFIELD
Matt Schofield
 

"Top ten British Blues guitarists of all time."
GUITAR AND BASS

"In Schofield, the UK has produced the best blues guitarist from any country in decades."
LA DAILY NEWS, USA

"The UK’s most exciting blues guitar player."
GUITARIST

In his relatively short career Schofield’s prowess as a blues guitarist has taken his band to twelve countries; seen him playing with iconic guitarists like Robben Ford; and brought him high praise in the Penguin Book of Blues Recordings as one of only two living British artists in recording history to gain a maximum four-star rating.

 

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SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMBER   NIK HARPER
Nik Harper
  + GUESTS  

 

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SUNDAY 28TH NOVEMBER   TROYKA   + GUESTS  

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Monday 29th November   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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TUESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER  

Winchester Folk Club

JIM MORAY
Jim Moray

  + GUESTS

He's just twenty-three but he's single-handedly turning the English folk music world on its head. And he's not about to stop there. Jim Moray is a massive talent who has taken songs from English traditional music and re-worked them to create some of the most startlingly original, contemporary recordings to come out of the folk world since the 1970s.

See more info at jimmoray.co.uk

 

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December

THURSDAY 2ND DECEMBER

ROOM 1

 

JACKIE LEVEN
Jackie Leven

 

+ GUESTS

Jackie first made a serious impact upon the UK music scene in the late 70s with rock band Doll By Doll. A formidable singer, guitarist, songwriter and storyteller, his work, like many of the musical greats, falls into a category of its own - with some justification his outpourings have been called 'Celtic Soul'.

See more info at myspace.com/thejackieleven

 

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FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER   MAKKELAS TRASH LOUGE   + GUESTS   18+
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SATURDAY 4TH DECEMBER   THE SOCK MONKEYS (TBC)   + GUESTS   18+
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SATURDAY 4TH DECEMBER

ROOM 1

  ALTERNATIVE KARAOKE   SINGH YOUR HEART OUT FOR THE LADS   18+
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Monday 6th December   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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SATURDAY 11TH DECEMBER   POLLY AND THE BILLETS DOUX (TBC)   + GUESTS   18+
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SUNDAY 12TH DECEMBER   SCARLET SOHO (TBC)   + DIRTY PAVOR   16+
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Monday 13th December   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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TUESDAY 14TH DECEMBER  

Winchester Folk Club
BELLA HARDY
Bella hardy

 

Nominated for two awards by the BBC Radio Folk Awards for 2008, Bella is a singer with a difference. In live performance, she not only sings unaccompanied ballads with the stunning ability to hush any room, but also entwines that hypnotic voice with her own fiddle accompaniment to breathtaking effect.

See more info at bellahardy.com

 

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FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER   THE DYLAN PROJECT feat DAVE PEGG
Dylan Project
 

More than a Bob Dylan tribute. Founded by Steve Gibbons and Dave Pegg (Fairport Convention) together with PJ Wright and Simon Nicol, this is a wonderful celebration of the great man's music.

See more info at dylanproject.co.uk

 

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SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER   ADAM GLASSPOOL PRESENTS...   + GUESTS   18+
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SUNDAY 19TH DECEMBER  

Max's Records...

SAQQARA

  + GUESTS   16+
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Monday 20th December   Roots Night   The Railway's Open mic night. FREE ENTRY   18+
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