Gig Guide
Welcome to Gig Guide
Wiltshire and the surrounding areas are a hotbed of musical talent and in this issue of Gig Guide we take a look at the new breed of bands about to emerge.
Maybe it's all the country air or something in the water, but something is up in the west country, with talented young bands popping up everywhere and storming the region with their fresh new sounds. Whatever it is, the UK music scene better watch out – because the south west is coming.
Once again in Gig Guide we are celebrating local music with the focus on bands bringing their youthful energy to the stage to rock the region. We also have a comprehensive listings section to help you plan your night out and make sure you don't miss your favourite bands.
So, open your eyes and ears and get ready for the next big thing.
Rock on!
 | Rob Chapman | | 3:36pm Fri 9 Nov 07 | | Local guitar teacher Rob Chapman's band, The Black Hand, has released its single Typical Girl on global online music and video store iTunes. |
 | Phonic Flux | | 3:50pm Fri 9 Nov 07 | | With many local bands going the DIY route to record their first EP, a website dedicated to helping Chippenham bands is the first stop for newbie musicians looking for support. |
 | Halagoogoo | | 2:47pm Thu 21 Jun 07 | | Halagoogoo are a funk rock trio that formed in Bristol at university, and band members now live in London, Exeter and Chippenham. |
 | Red Light GO | | 2:52pm Thu 21 Jun 07 | | Bath-based Red Light GO are part of the new wave of electro indie. Their simple infectious pop songs are delivered with a rawness which captivates audiences and leaves them breathless. |
 | No Head No Headache | | 2:55pm Thu 21 Jun 07 | | Winners of the Live & Unsigned South Coast Idol competition, No Head No Headache are taking the west country by storm with their bluesy rock anthems. |
 | Rock steady | | 3:01pm Thu 21 Jun 07 | | Get ready for a brand new monthly club night at the 12 Bar Club in Swindon. |
 | Port Erin | | 3:05pm Thu 21 Jun 07 | | Hailing from Broughton Gifford, Port Erin are Reuben Tyghe, 20, (guitar and vocals), his brother Jacob Tyghe, 18 (bass) and Cerys Brocklehurst, 18, (drums / percussion). |
 | A Neat Science | | 3:10pm Thu 21 Jun 07 | | A Neat Science try to be different, intelligent, loud, quiet, articulate, confused and focused at all times. |
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| Melksham Labour Club
3 Lowbourne Road,
Melksham.
Tel: 01225 702408
| Terry’s Social Club
Hill Street,
Trowbridge.
Tel: 01225 35110
| Devizes Festival
Box office: 01380 738686
Lines open 21st May 2008
| The 12 Bar
179 Westcott Place,
Swindon.
Tel: 01793 535713
Email
| Folk at the Oak
The Royal Oak,
Corsham.
Tel: 01225 309115
Email
| Frome Memorial Hall
Church Street West,
Frome.
Tel: 01373 462795
| Salisbury City Hall
Malthouse Lane,
Salisbury.
Tel: 01722 434434
| Frome Cheese & Grain
Market Place,
Frome.
Box office: 01373 455420
| Greene King
The West End Inn,
Semington Road,
Melksham.
Tel: 01225 703057
| Jazz & Blues @ The Bear
Market Place,
Devizes.
Tel: 01380 722444
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