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Friday 30th July 2010

Interlight

Top cover band from the guys that brought you Jeff Like Usual expect songs like listed below
Vertigo - U2
I Predict a Riot - Kaiser Chiefs
I bet that you looked good on the dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
You're all i have - Snow Patrol
Rock And Roll Star - Oasis
Song 2 - Blur
Boys of summer - The Ataris
In My Place - Coldplay
Are you gonna be my girl - Jet
Friends Theme Tune - The Remembrants
Monster - The Automatic
The boys are back in town - Thin Lizzy
Dakota - Stereophonics
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
All these things i've done - The Killers
Take me out - Franz Ferdinand
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
Naive - The Kooks
and much more.....

website: http://www.myspace.com/interlightband
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Saturday 31st July 2010

DESTINATION ANYWHERE CLUB NIGHT

Various DJ`s Playing Motown, Northern Soul, Reggae, 60`s Soul and More

9pm til 2am

website: http://www.myspace.com/destinationanywhereswindon
Doors open: 21:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Sunday 1st August 2010

Luke Pickett + Gavin Butler (The Blackout) + Charlie Bath

To celebrate three short years of Cereal Promotions in which time we have brought you such acts as The Blackout and You Me At Six we bring to you...

LUKE PICKETT
Luke Pickett is an exciting evolution of the singer-songwriter. One of the UK's most popular acoustic artist on the famed MySpace network, Luke is growing an army of fans across the world with his angelic and soulful voice, passionate and cinematic story-telling and intense live performances.

His songs are heart wrenching stories outlined by divine melodies, intelligent and hooky guitar lines set in subtly epic productions with Luke Pickett's unique soaring vocals and signature falsetto. This young man has a way of spinning a classic love tale into an romantic twisted musical sonnet. Luke Pickett is the troubadour sent back from the future to wake us up from the banality of shoe-gazing retro hippies.

GAVIN BUTLER (of The Blackout)
Gavin Butler returns to Swindon, nearly a year after selling out The 12 Bar with his band THE BLACKOUT this time he brings an acoustic guitar and a hand full of songs, this will be one of his first performances after very successful performance's at Slam Dunk Festival's in Hatfield and Leed's. On both those occasions he was joined by band mate Sean Smith, will we get any guests or just find one of this rising stars as he evolves into a brand new artistto be respected himself!

CHARLIE BATH
Leeds (UK) based singer songwriter & Producer Charlie Bath is an exciting new songstress that brings her own inimitable brand of acoustic romance to the singer songwriter genre. Brought up on the likes of seminal artists Joni Mitchell, James Taylor & Stevie Wonder and more recently influenced by artists such as Ryan Adams, Band of Horses, John Mayor & City and Colour, Charlie's music has "it's own voice and what a voice it is." (Green Man Music)

This Long awaited debut has been welcomed by both the critics and fans as a "breath of fresh air", whilst commonly considered to "encapsulate all the best of Joni Mitchell, Lucinda Williams and Carole king. While all along, holding that gritty edge seen in acts like Chrissie Hynde, Chuck Ragan and Dallas Green." (No Title Magazine).

website: http://www.myspace.com/lukepickett
http:// www.myspace.com/we_are_the_dynamite_baby
http:// www.myspace.com/charliebathmusic
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: £5 (adv)
£5 (door)
Tickets:

click here for ticket bookings on-line

 

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Monday 2nd August 2010

The Ocelot Comedy Club

First Monday of every month at The Victoria Swindon
Top night of top comedy with 3 top comedians and MC
All Seated in air conditioned venue.
Doors 8pm show starts at 9pm, advise arriving early to get a seat as its always a busy night.

website: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/group.php?gid=94711011002
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Wednesday 4th August 2010

Wacky Wednesdays @ The Vic

So what is it you may ask ?

We will be running Happy Hour prices all day on a wednesday.
Draught Pints 2.50
175ml Wine 2.50
Promotional Bottles Of Wine 7.50
Promotional Bottles Ice Cold Lager 1.25

Lucky Dip Entertainment
Ok we will be mixing it up a bit so see website www.thevicswindon.com or sign up to this Facebook Group to be kept in the know of whats on.

Below are the choices of what may be on or even a mixture of some of them or even all of them.

LIVE MUSIC
Acoustic based live music either solo, or small band usually covers mixed in with some originals.

DJ FOR YOU
Dj ing for you will be request based so you can ask for all your favourite tunes to be played all night (aslong as they are not Oasis or the Smiths) those that know me will know why :-). So just write them down and wait to hear them played.

KARAOKE
We love the odd Karaoke night at the vic so why not have some sing-along madness on a wednesday night.

OPEN MIC
We have a very succsessful open mic night on the last sunday of the month here at the Vic so we thought we would throw in the odd extra night in the bar.
Acoustic only in the warm atmospere of the bar.

I hope you come along and enjoy these nights.

website: http://www.facebook.com/notifications.php#!/group.php?gid=297914540888
http://
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Thursday 5th August 2010

Coach + Si Hall

Songs Of Praise Present

COACH

SI HALL

website: http://www.myspace.com/largeitknott
http:// www.myspace.com/umbilicalchordage
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Friday 6th August 2010

Air Ambulance Fund Raising Show

SLEEPING WITH GIANTS
"Oxford have Radiohead, Bristol have Massive Attack, now Swindon have Sleeping With Giants" says Oasis keyboard player Mike Rowe. And this indie-rock 5-piece certainly have that kind of potential with the release of their debut album, Old English History, featuring Massive Attack guitarist Angleo Bruschini. Fresh from Radio 1s big weekend, Sleeping with Giants are being tipped as one of the bands to watch for 2010.

THE CITY RIOT

EVERYDAY SYMPHONY

In February 2010 EDS recorded their first two track demo which gives people an idea of the sound they will be making up until the release of their debut EP/Album within the next year. They recorded at Mooncalf Studios with producer Nick Beere; producer of Justin Hawkins (formerly of The Darkness), Pete Doherty and many other of the finest gigging acts in the UK today.

EDS have already received radio play worldwide and are in the process of securing interviews and acoustic sessions on air. They are looking for gigs in local and national venues and are really excited about working with some of the finest artists around today.

website: http://www.myspace.com/sleepingwithgiantsmusic
http:// www.myspace.com/theriottourcontinueswww.myspace.com/theeverydaysymphony
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: £3 (adv)
£3 (door)

 

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Saturday 7th August 2010

Pepper Box Club Night

Various DJs Expect Anything

Doors 9pm to 2am

website: http://www.myspace.com/meltingpotswindon
http://
Doors open: 21:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Wednesday 11th August 2010

Wacky Wednesdays @ The Vic

So what is it you may ask ?

We will be running Happy Hour prices all day on a wednesday.
Draught Pints 2.50
175ml Wine 2.50
Promotional Bottles Of Wine 7.50
Promotional Bottles Ice Cold Lager 1.25

Lucky Dip Entertainment
Ok we will be mixing it up a bit so see website www.thevicswindon.com or sign up to this Facebook Group to be kept in the know of whats on.

Below are the choices of what may be on or even a mixture of some of them or even all of them.

LIVE MUSIC
Acoustic based live music either solo, or small band usually covers mixed in with some originals.

DJ FOR YOU
Dj ing for you will be request based so you can ask for all your favourite tunes to be played all night (aslong as they are not Oasis or the Smiths) those that know me will know why :-). So just write them down and wait to hear them played.

KARAOKE
We love the odd Karaoke night at the vic so why not have some sing-along madness on a wednesday night.

OPEN MIC
We have a very succsessful open mic night on the last sunday of the month here at the Vic so we thought we would throw in the odd extra night in the bar.
Acoustic only in the warm atmospere of the bar.

I hope you come along and enjoy these nights.

website: http://www.facebook.com/notifications.php#!/group.php?gid=297914540888
http://
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Thursday 12th August 2010

Swindon Shuffle 2010 (Party Night)

SWINDON SHUFFLE 2010

KOVA ME BAD (Crazy Covers)
PEARL JIM (Pearl Jam Tribute)
VOLKERSTEIN (Rammstein Tribute)
THE VIC BAND (Shit)

The fourth year sees the festival return to its roots by donating all door takings across the festival to it's two charity partners, confirmed this year as Heart FMs new charity, Have A Heart, and the Goldenhar Family Support Group.

To make sure the Shuffle is accessible to all the first night is by donation only just pay what you can afford into the charity boxes.

website: http://www.heart.co.uk/have-a-heart
http:// www.goldenhar.org.uk
http:// www.swindonshuffle.co.uk
Doors open: 19:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Friday 13th August 2010

Swindon Shuffle 2010

SWINDON SHUFFLE 2010

THE SHUDDERS
THE DACOITS
THE ALFONZ
MATILDA
SAMUEL BATES
BLACK SHEEP APPRENTICE

AFTER PARTY DJ til 2am
The fourth year sees the festival return to its roots by donating all door takings across the festival to it's two charity partners, confirmed this year as Heart FMs new charity, Have A Heart, and the Goldenhar Family Support Group.

website: http://www.heart.co.uk/have-a-heart
http:// www.goldenhar.org.uk
http:// www.swindonshuffle.co.uk
Doors open: 19:00
Admission: £3 (adv)
£3 (door)

 

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Saturday 14th August 2010

Swindon Shuffle 2010 (All Dayer)

SWINDON SHUFFLE 2010
TOP BAR AFTERNOON SESSION FROM 12 NOON (Adm Free)

GAZ BROOKFIELD
TOMMASO GALATI
PETE TOWER (2 Sick Monkeys)
THE RIGHT HOOKS
LIZZY SPIT
NIALL BADCOCK
DOZA

VENUE EVENING SESSION ADM 3 Pounds

JON TROWBRIDGE BAND
GOOD THINGS HAPPEN IN BAD TOWNS
PIGNOSE
THE OFF CHANCE
MATTHEW KILFORD
CHARLIE BATH
BUSWELL & STRINGS

AFTER PARTY DJ TIL 2am
The fourth year sees the festival return to its roots by donating all door takings across the festival to it's two charity partners, confirmed this year as Heart FMs new charity, Have A Heart, and the Goldenhar Family Support Group.

website: http://www.heart.co.uk/have-a-heart
http:// www.goldenhar.org.uk
http:// www.swindonshuffle.co.uk
Doors open: 18:00
Admission: £3 (adv)
£3 (door)

 

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Sunday 15th August 2010

Swindon Shuffle 2010

SWINDON SHUFFLE 2010

OLD SCHOOL TIE
NAPOLEON IN RAGS
DISCO PIERATS
THE CITIZENS
HIP ROUTE
LYDIA TWENTY
3RD STOREY CHEMIST

The fourth year sees the festival return to its roots by donating all door takings across the festival to it's two charity partners, confirmed this year as Heart FMs new charity, Have A Heart, and the Goldenhar Family Support Group.

website: http://www.heart.co.uk/have-a-heart
http:// www.goldenhar.org.uk
http:// www.swindonshuffle.co.uk
Doors open: 18:00
Admission: £3 (adv)
£3 (door)

 

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Wednesday 18th August 2010

Wacky Wednesdays @ The Vic

So what is it you may ask ?

We will be running Happy Hour prices all day on a wednesday.
Draught Pints 2.50
175ml Wine 2.50
Promotional Bottles Of Wine 7.50
Promotional Bottles Ice Cold Lager 1.25

Lucky Dip Entertainment
Ok we will be mixing it up a bit so see website www.thevicswindon.com or sign up to this Facebook Group to be kept in the know of whats on.

Below are the choices of what may be on or even a mixture of some of them or even all of them.

LIVE MUSIC
Acoustic based live music either solo, or small band usually covers mixed in with some originals.

DJ FOR YOU
Dj ing for you will be request based so you can ask for all your favourite tunes to be played all night (aslong as they are not Oasis or the Smiths) those that know me will know why :-). So just write them down and wait to hear them played.

KARAOKE
We love the odd Karaoke night at the vic so why not have some sing-along madness on a wednesday night.

OPEN MIC
We have a very succsessful open mic night on the last sunday of the month here at the Vic so we thought we would throw in the odd extra night in the bar.
Acoustic only in the warm atmospere of the bar.

I hope you come along and enjoy these nights.

website: http://www.facebook.com/notifications.php#!/group.php?gid=297914540888
http://
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Saturday 21st August 2010

Reggae Club Night

The Shocks Of Mighty Sound System is owned by Johnny Rench. He is currently using it as a huge bass amp in his band so he gets a really fat big bass sound! A regular club night is being run by Pop-A-Top Records at The Victoria in Swindon where we use the in house PA system. The Shocks Of Mighty Reggae Club Nights (as they are known) run every other month.
The Shocks Of Mighty idea came about in 2003. Around the time when Pop-A-Top Records was first launched. Initially set up by Johnny Rench, Nevil Banton and Erin Bardwell. A platform to launch reggae nights with Erin & Johnny as the selectors and Nevil as the DJ. The idea was to play their own music (Pop-A-Top recordings) along side classic West Indian & associated music from the 1950s to present day. With a huge focus on the 60s period (ska, rocksteady and skinhead reggae). But with a healthy dose of 70s dub, roots and lovers as well as 80s dancehall up to present day. With a sprinkling of calypso, mento and Jamaican R&B you had the ingredients of a good night out and a filled dance floor. Modern bands playing in a retro style are also on the play list. The Shocks Of Mighty name came from the Lee Perry produced Dave Barker classic. Quickly decided one night by Erin & Johnny after they were booked to do a set at the Modrapheniacs scooter rally in 2003. A name had to be put in the programme! Erin, Johnny & Nevil had all been DJing reggae & ska for years with other people but the time had come to bring it all together under one banner.

9pm til 2am

website: http://www.popatoprecords.co.uk
Doors open: 21:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Sunday 22nd August 2010

Open Mic Night

All seated chilled out night
Adm Free all welcome,Solo Artists, Duo`s, Full Bands.
No need to book just turn up.
Full backline provided

The format of the night is as follows.........
David arrives, sets up, and sticks on a cool acoustic music cd. He leave`s a form out which people put their names on to play 15 min slots. If there are less people, you can do longer. We will call people's names out to get up and play. Anyone is welcome to use the house guitar, but you can bring your own if you want to. All the PA and Backline is set up. You just have to play, sing, tell jokes / poems, or whatever, in your 15minutes (which is 3 songs). The night ends at 11pm, and everyone goes home fulfilled / drunk / sober etc.
You should bring.........
Plectrums, vocal chords, any other instrument you wish to play

website: http://www.facebook.com/davidyoungswindon#/group.php?gid=84284569106
http://
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Wednesday 25th August 2010

Wacky Wednesdays @ The Vic

So what is it you may ask ?

We will be running Happy Hour prices all day on a wednesday.
Draught Pints 2.50
175ml Wine 2.50
Promotional Bottles Of Wine 7.50
Promotional Bottles Ice Cold Lager 1.25

Lucky Dip Entertainment
Ok we will be mixing it up a bit so see website www.thevicswindon.com or sign up to this Facebook Group to be kept in the know of whats on.

Below are the choices of what may be on or even a mixture of some of them or even all of them.

LIVE MUSIC
Acoustic based live music either solo, or small band usually covers mixed in with some originals.

DJ FOR YOU
Dj ing for you will be request based so you can ask for all your favourite tunes to be played all night (aslong as they are not Oasis or the Smiths) those that know me will know why :-). So just write them down and wait to hear them played.

KARAOKE
We love the odd Karaoke night at the vic so why not have some sing-along madness on a wednesday night.

OPEN MIC
We have a very succsessful open mic night on the last sunday of the month here at the Vic so we thought we would throw in the odd extra night in the bar.
Acoustic only in the warm atmospere of the bar.

I hope you come along and enjoy these nights.

website: http://www.facebook.com/notifications.php#!/group.php?gid=297914540888
http://
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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Friday 27th August 2010

Stray - The Band

Back in the 70’s Stray was one of the hardest gigging, and consistently excellent live acts on the circuit. Long term Stray fans Iron Maiden recorded Del’s “All In Your Mind”, and subsequently Stray toured extensively across Europe with Maiden, receiving a great reception in many East European territories where the band had never played before. With the brand new re-issue programme and the fiery guitarist Del Bromham at the top of his form, the new Stray line-up of Stuart Uren, Karl Randall and of course Del Bromham, are setting a new standard for one of Britain’s most enduring guitar led rock bands

website: http://www.stray-the-band.co.uk
http:// www.delbromham.co.uk
http:// www.myspace.com/delbromhamstray
Doors open: 20:00
Admission: £6 (adv)
£7 (door)
Tickets:

click here for ticket bookings on-line

 

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Saturday 28th August 2010

DESTINATION ANYWHERE CLUB NIGHT

Various DJ`s Playing Motown, Northern Soul, Reggae, 60`s Soul and More

9pm til 2am

website: http://www.myspace.com/destinationanywhereswindon
Doors open: 21:00
Admission: Free (adv)
Free (door)

 

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