Gig Guide
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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!
 | Port Erin | | 10:54am Fri 2 May 08 | | Broughton Gifford's boys Port Erin are touring again to promote their new EP The Deads. |
 | Modela | | 11:04am Fri 2 May 08 | | Modela formed back in 2004 as a four piece acoustic outfit, but after several line up changes they returned with a bang in 2007 as a five piece rock band. |
 | Good Dog | | 11:07am Fri 2 May 08 | | Good Dog are four young men from Wiltshire who want to take their rock music to the people. |
 | Bad Company | | 11:14am Fri 2 May 08 | | Legendary Bad Company are one of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era. |
 | Old Bear bands | | 11:16am Fri 2 May 08 | | The Old Bear, Staverton is host to a Mobsta Promotions night on Saturday
June 7, featuring Trowbridge-based rock band Modela and new young Melksham rapper MC Liveo, plus a third band to be confirmed. |
| Frequency Airborne | | 11:22am Friday 2nd May 2008 | | Frequency Airborne is a battle of the bands with a difference. Bands will be played on air, on the Frequency radio show on 107.7 Brunel FM, they will be interviewed and asked to record two acoustic tracks, and then play at the 12 Bar. |
 | Casino Drive | | 9:00am Fri 8 Feb 08 | | With a debut EP just released across the UK, Europe and America, Trowbridge quartet Casino Drive are set to break into the mainstream. |
 | Achtung Baby | | 9:00am Fri 8 Feb 08 | | Achtung Baby have spent over 10 years building up their reputation as one of the best U2 tribute acts in the UK. |
 | Decora | | 9:00am Fri 8 Feb 08 | | Kicking and punching their way out of rural Wiltshire, Decora are: Nick Weston on vocals and guitar, Doug North guitars and vocals, Sam Tarling on bass and vocals and Dan Carroll on drums. |
 | Audio Pilot | | 9:00am Fri 8 Feb 08 | | Injecting some youthful funk into the local music scene, teenage band Audio Pilot formed in May 2007 and are Richie on bass, Rosa on vocals and sax, Luke on drums and Ellie on guitar. |
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| Terry’s Social Club
Hill Street,
Trowbridge.
Tel: 01225 35110
| Jazz & Blues @ The Bear
Market Place,
Devizes.
Tel: 01380 722444
Email
| Salisbury City Hall
Malthouse Lane,
Salisbury.
Tel: 01722 434434
| Frome Memorial Hall
Church Street West,
Frome.
Tel: 01373 462795
| Frome Cheese & Grain
Market Place,
Frome.
Box office: 01373 455420
| 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
| Greene King
The West End Inn,
Semington Road,
Melksham.
Tel: 01225 703057
| Melksham Labour Club
3 Lowbourne Road,
Melksham.
Tel: 01225 702408
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