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These pages are of photos from bands and musicians playing gigs, mostly in Salisbury . They are in reverse date order, with the newest at the top.
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Contents:
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RIP Dave Rawlinson 1944-2009
Jesse Davey and Friends (Wanbdi, Jon Amor, Mark Barrett and Dave Doherty) at the Bell by The Green, Devizes, 6th. November 2009.
Fly Monkeys, Fly! supported by Urban Rain at the Winchester Gate, 23rd. October 2009. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Classic rock from Wishbone Ash at Salisbury City Hall, ably supported by mighty rodent rockers The Hamsters, 10th. October 2009.
Jesse Davey and Friends (Wanbdi, Jon Amor, Mark Barrett and Dave Doherty) playing at Azuza in Marlborough for Roger of Sound Knowledge's birthday party, 5th. September 2009.
Going Out With God playing their first gig in 15 years together (and in some cases individually), at the all-day music extravaganza at The Chough, Salisbury, in memory of Dave Marsh on 30th. August 2009.
Jon Amor, backed by Dave Doherty, Chris Doherty and Si Small at the Bell by The Green, Devizes, on 7th. August 2009. A fantastic gig to launch Jon's new album "Stories from the crooked room" - there are a couple of tracks on Jon's MySpace page.
A welcome return to Salisbury from Black Bart at Salisbury Arts Centre's "Live Lunch", on 1st. August 2009.
Philippe Nash and Christopher Fairweather at the Winchester Gate on 31st. July 2009. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
The Sweet Wasp Trio (who bear a remarkable family resemblance to The Fortunate Three) at the Gallery at Fisherton Mill's fabulous dining evening on 5th. June 2009.
Talicza Stevens at the Winchester Gate on 29th. May 2009. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Salisbury Live 2009 - May Bank Holiday weekend full of great free music in venues around Salisbury. As always, the best bit of Salisbury Festival by a country mile.
Friday night with Jacko Lamb and The Fortunate Three at the Royal George, and Alabaster Queen at the Winchester Gate.
Saturday night with Claude Bourbon at the Black Horse, The Doghouse Boys at the Royal George, Tim Madden and Coyote Co Jones at the Hunstman and The Fortunate Three again, this time with an expanded rhythm section, at the Winchester Gate.
Sunday night - Alternative Showcase at the Boathouse with Body By Design, Gambling Hearts and the world premiere of Nicky's House
The Hop Back Blues Band, with a special guest appearance from Peter Mason, at the George & Dragon, 16th. May 2009
A two-man acoustic set from Fearne at Salisbury Arts Centre's "Live Lunch", 25th. April 2009
Big hair and big noise from the excellent Capricorn Sister at the Winchester Gate on 10th. April 2009. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
MCM at Conran's Irish Bar, 4th. April 2009.
Fearne, making a welcome return to the Winchester Gate on 27th. March 2009. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Dead Mile at the Winchester Gate, 13th. March 2009. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Heifer - The Gentlemen of Rock - at the Winchester Gate, 21st. February 2009. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
The Fortunate Three, formerly known as Lucky 7, playing Salisbury Arts Centre's "Live Lunch", 14th. February 2009
Fly Monkeys Fly at the Winchester Gate, 16th. January 2009. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
A solo set from Steve Porter at the Winchester Gate, 5th. December 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Sean and Dave of the Hot Tomales, rocking the George & Dragon on the 28th. November 2008.
Kids Next Door at the Winchester Gate, 22nd. November 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Master uillean piper Paddy Keenan with Tommy O'Sullivan and a support set from Tim Madden at Salisbury's Red Lion Hotel, on 31st. October 2008. An "Irish Music On Tour" gig.
Lucky 7 supported by Pete Leonard at Salisbury's Old Ale House, 30th. October 2008.
Pye Shoppe at the Winchester Gate, 24th. October 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Lucky 7 supported by Pete Leonard at the Winchester Gate, 17th. October 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
The Parish of Head to Head at Salisbury Arts Centre's Open Day, 6th. September 2008.
Tim Madden and Coyote Co Jones at the Winchester Gate, 5th. September 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
The Red Flags playing a "Live Lunch" session at Salisbury Arts Centre, 9th. August 2008
The Marlboro County Fair at the Winchester Gate, 1st August 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Salisbury favourites (despite the grammatically unsound name) The Zucchinis playing for Neil & Naomi's 25th anniversary party at Salisbury Rugby Club, 19th. July 2008.
Fly Monkeys Fly at the Winchester Gate, 18th. July 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
The Prime, from Southampton, with an excellent (and loud) opening set for Fly Monkeys Fly.
The Doghouse Boys at Conran's Irish Bar, 5th. July 2008.
Acropolis at the Winchester Gate, 5th July 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Ed Tudor Pole at the Winchester Gate, 20th. June 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Robb Blake - the One Man Ska Explosion, playing an opening set for Ed..
The Parish of Head to Head at the Winchester Gate, 20th. June 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Friday 30th May 2008 at the Winchester Gate with Six Fish supported by Dead Dog (in Black Bag).
Salisbury Live 2008 - May Bank Holiday weekend full of great free music in venues around Salisbury. The best bit of Salisbury Festival by a country mile.
Friday night with Paul Garry at the Old Ale House, Nine Lives at the Boathouse, and Tim Madden & Coyote Co. Jones at the Winchester Gate.
Saturday night with The Hop Back Blues Band at the British Legion Club and The Doghouse Boys at Conran's Irish Bar.
Sunday night at the Winchester Gate - the only party in town, with Gracious G and The Red Flags
"International night" at the Winnie Gate - Fearne, all the way from Bournemouth, supported by Trashy Pearls from Bath, at the Winchester Gate on May 17th 2008.
Patrick Street at the Chapel nightclub, Salisbury, 16th May 2008. Promoted by Irish Music on Tour in support of Salisbury Hospicecare Trust.
Wiltshire's finest sons The Hoax playing a reunion gig in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their "Humdinger" album at the soon-to-be-late and much lamented Chiddingfold Club.
"Miz Blues" - Joanne Shaw Taylor - with her band playing a superb opening set for The Hoax.
Moral Low Ground at the Winchester Gate, 5th. April 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Clive, with a support set by Dave Waddington, at the Winchester Gate, 22nd. March 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
The Red Flags, supported by Aly 12, at the Winchester Gate, 8th. March 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman, at Coombe Bissett Village Hall, 2nd. March 2008. Great music from Máire and Chris, washed down with great booze and grub from Charles and Penny of the excellent Abbey Stores.
Tim Madden, supported by Dave Waddington, at the Winchester Gate, 1st. March 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Phil Beer with Miranda Sykes at Ebbesbourne Wake Village Hall, 22nd. February 2008.
Mighty Rodent Rockers The Hamsters at Salisbury Arts Centre, 15th. February 2008.
The Parish of Head to Head at the Winchester Gate, 9th. February 2008. For more on the Winnie Gate's music program, see their "Live" Myspace page.
Lay Back Ruby playing at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury, aupported by Richard Riley, 16th November 2007.
Ramshackle playing for Ruth & Mick's party at Salisbury Arts Centre on 3rd November 2007.
Mozaik at Salisbury's Red Lion Hotel, on 23rd. September 2007. An "Irish Music On Tour" gig.
A change of style for The Parish of Head to Head with an acoustic set, part of the "Live Lunch" programme at Salisbury Arts Centre on 8th. September 2007.
Pete Aves playing a "Live Lunch" session at Salisbury Arts Centre, 1st. September 2007
The Parish of Head to Head at the Boathouse, 21st. July 2007
The Raymondos at Conran's Bar, Salisbury, 20th. July 2007
The Hop Back Blues Band at the Huntsman Tavern, 29th. June 2007
Matt Harper at the Duck Inn, Laverstock, 8th. June 2007
Salisbury Live 2007 - May Bank Holiday weekend full of free music.
Friday night at the Boathouse, with sets from The Marlboro County Fair, Chantelle Pike, Terayn and The Parish of Head to Head.
- Saturday night - from Gastro Bistro, the Red Flags and from the George and Dragon Guitar Dave with the Funky House Band and featuring Pete Aves.
"A Night Off With Peggy And PJ" - an evening of fabulous music and fun with PJ Wright and Fairport Convention's Dave Pegg at Ebbesbourne Wake Village Hall, 19th. May 2007
The DBs at the Huntsman Tavern, Salisbury, 4th. May 2007
Peter Catlin and Arnie Cottrell at the Huntsman Tavern, Salisbury, 6th. April 2007
Colvin Quarmby at Salisbury Arts Centre, 30th March 2007. A gig promoted by Salisbury Folk
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Salisbury's own Chien Bizarre in support.
Mick Hanly at the Chapel nightclub, Salisbury, 10th March 2007. A gig in support of Salisbury Hospicecare Trust.
The Parish of Head to Head supporting Mick at the Chapel.
Chris Farlowe backed by the Norman Beaker Band at the Chapel nightclub, Salisbury, 25th February 2007. A gig in support of Salisbury Hospicecare Trust.
Dan and Olly of Maudie Bird supporting Chris at the Chapel.
I have had to clear out some old stuff to make room for the new. If there is anything here that you particularly want to see, please click here to email me and if there is room I will put the page back up.
Gigs which have dropped into the archives are (newest first):
29/12/2006 The Rhythm Blasters at the Huntsman
23/12/2006 The Hop Back Blues Band at the Huntsman
22/12/2006 Hugh Coltman and Jon Amor at the Bell By The Green, Devizes
11/11/2006 Swarb's Lazarus at Ebbesbourne Wake Village Hall
14/10/2009 Nick Tatham and Eleanor McEvoy at the Chapel nightclub
22/09/2006 Joe Edwards and Jon Amor with Hitchmo at the Black Cat Club at the Riverside Inn, Bradford on Avon
24/08/2006 Monovibe, the Bue Stone Sunds and Crippled Rook at The Fanous Old Ale House
14/07/2006 Leander Morales and Jon Amor at the Bell By The Green, Devizes
06/07/2006 The Cavaliers and Gambling Hearts at the Famous Old Ale House
12/05/2006 The Parish Of Head To Head at the Winchester Gate
29/04/2006 Chien Bizarre at the Winchester Gate
15/04/2006 Loads of Vertigo at the Winchester Gate
01/04/2006 All O'Kane And The Reconnection and the Blue Stone Suns at the Winchester Gate
25/03/2006 The Red Flags at the Winchester Gate
22/03/2006 Jonathan Kelly at The Chapel Nightclub
18/03/2006 The Steve Porter Quest at the Winchester Gate
10/03/2006 Matt Harper at the Winchester Gate
10/02/2006 Private World, Jon Amor and Hitchmo at the Bell By The Green, Devizes
10/01/2006 This Illusion and Swedish Student (their farewell gig) at Salisbury Arts Centre
14/12/2005 Matt Harper at the Chough
08/12/2005 The Blue Stone Suns at the Famous Old Ale House
03/12/2005 Redwing at the Winchester Gate
19/11/2005 Black Bart at the Winchester Gate
05/11/2005 Redwing at the Winchester Gate, 5th November 2005
19/10/2005 John Carty, Matt Molloy and Arty McGlynn at the Chapel nightclub, Salisbury
01/10/2005 Here After at the Winchester Gate, 1st October 2005
16/09/2005 Higher Octave at the Winchester Gate
23/07/2005 SIC at the Winchester Gate, 23rd July 2005
14/07/2005 Sugar Mama UK at the Chough, Salisbury
25/06/2005 Devizes night at the Winchester Gate, with James and I, MBA and 11 Call
03/06/2005 Show of Hands at Ebbesbourne Wake Village Hall
28/05/2005 "Salisbury Live" with Rob Johnston at the Pheasant, Rory Ellis at the Pheasant and Tabula Rasa at the Winchester Gate
27/05/2005 Redwing at the Winchester Gate, 27th May 2005
20/05/2005 The Blue Stone Suns at the Chough, Salisbury
14/05/2005 Guy Mitchell's allsorts at the Winchester Gate - Rich-the-compere, Brad, Russell, Matt and Loads of Vertigo
23/04/2005 Cane at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury
16/04/2005 Big Num, Suicidal Pussycat and Swedish Student at Spires Bar, Salisbury
15/04/2005 Hitchmo, all the way from Devizes, at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury. One their very first gigs.
08/04/2005 Alex, Simon and Dan of Gambling Hearts and the mighty Blue Stone Suns at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury
02/04/2005 Blue Book Park and The Marlboro Couty Fair at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury
26/02/2005 Duffy Brown and The Plants at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury
22/01/2005 Duffy Brown and Urban Rain at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury
15/01/2005 Here After at the Winchester Gate
08/01/2005 The Plants, supported by Loads of Vertigo, at the Winchester Gate
04/12/2004 The Marlboro County Fair and Blue Book Park at the Winchester Gate, 4th December 2004
27/11/2004 Feeding George at the Winchester Gate
12/11/2004 Colvin Quarmby at Ebbesbourne Wake Village Hall
06/11/2004 Judas Kisses and Scarlet Soho at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury
18/09/2004 The Rhythm Blasters 20th anniversary gig, Laverstock Sports & Social Club
28/08/2004 The Goodfellas at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury
31/07/2004 Mister Kite (champions of Wiltshire), Duffy Brown and the Blue Stone Suns at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury
03/07/2004 erm and Bibinka at the Winchester Gate, Salisbury
14-16/05/2004 "Salisbury Live" music weekend
01/05/2004 Tabula Rasa at the Winchester Gate
10/04/2004 Simon Rowe and friends, and The Blue Stone Suns at the Winchester Gate
03/04/2004 Buswell and The Madisuns at the Winchester Gate
24/03/2004 Show of Hands at Ebbesbourne Wake Village Hall
20/03/2004 Uncle Benz and Swedish Student at the Winchester Gate
13/03/2004 Remolo and Mister Kite at the Winchester Gate
06/03/2004 Nick Robson, Maine Street and Big Num at the Winchester Gate
31/01/2004 Here After at the Winchester Gate
24/01/2004 Swedish Student and Suicidal Pussycat at the Winchester Gate
14/11/2003 Little Johnny England at Ebbesbourne Wake Village Hall
04/10/2003 Rich and 2 Matts at the Winchester Gate
02/08/2003 Red Shift at the Winchester Gate
05/07/2003 Here After at the Winchester Gate
31/05/2003 The Marlboro County Fair at the Winchester Gate
03/05/2003 Invisible Jesus at the Winchester Gate
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