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Tuesday
1st Jul
Wednesday
2nd Jul
Thursday
3rd Jul
Friday
4th Jul
Saturday
5th Jul
Sunday
6th Jul
Candle ClubTBAAdvance Promotions Presents...GhostwoodTBAEbony RockersBad ToadCandle Club Showcase

Upcoming Events at Talking Heads

Friday 4th Jul 2008
Ebony Rockers

Ebony Rockers were formed circa 1979 in inner city Southampton and were the second generation of african/Caribbean migrants of the late 1950's and 1960 and have more recently received some attention as the band featuring Craig David's father George. The band toured extensively in the 80's and had a huge following in the region.
They were featured regularly on local radio and local television and were arguably the first Southampton band signed by a major record label and it was ironic that the bass player George David was to experience 30 years later the phenomenal success of his son Craig David who has enjoyed international success.
The original members of Ebony Rockers have now reformed to play a one off gig at Talking Heads. Duncan Cranberry, George David, Ivan Dellimore, David Ellis, Versell Gordon and Bing Lewis.
£6.50 otd/£5 adv. Tickets available from Southampton Guildhall Box Office 02380 632601
Saturday 5th Jul 2008
Bad Toad
Expect a high energy, fun packed night of motown and soul from this 10 piece outfit. Plenty to dance to and an evening for all ages. This band are a firm favorite at the heads. Entry £6 on the door.
Sunday 6th Jul 2008
Candle Club Showcase
Four of the best talents from last months Candle Club get another chance to shine at this showcase event.
FREE ENTRY
Monday 7th Jul 2008
Candle Club
Check out what is probably the best open mic club in the south of England. Established in 1996 by Simeon Hill and Clive Roberts at The Talking Heads in Southampton, the Candle Club takes place every Monday night and has grown from strength to strength. Always a relaxed atmosphere, always good fun, all styles, all welcome. Acts are allocated a ten minute slot, please arrive before 8:30pm to be sure of taking part.
FREE ENTRY Check out all things candle club at www.candleclub.co.uk
Tuesday 8th Jul 2008
Solent City Jazzmen
Traditional New Orleans jazz from the South's leading seven piece.
FREE ENTRY
Wednesday 9th Jul 2008
Skindred+Soma High+Toupe+Stout

Yes, you did read that correctly - Skindred squeezed into the TALKING HEADS!! Not content with selling out the Brook back in May the ragga-metal legends are back and want to get that little bit closer to you lovely people - 'intimate' doesn't begin to describe this show
Support comes from Soma High, Toupé and Stout making this THE hottest show of the year bar none!!!

http://www.myspace.com/skindred

+ SPECIAL GUESTS

SOMA HIGH - http://www.myspace.com/somahigh

TOUPE -
http://www.myspace.com/toupe

STOUT -
http://www.myspace.com/stoutweb

Tickets: £10.00 ADV
Available from:
Southampton Guildhall Box Office (023) 80632601
Oxfam Music (City Centre)
http://www.seetickets.com
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk
Thursday 10th Jul 2008
Jurassic Mark Presents...
A multi band event with a line up of talented up and coming act.
See www.myspace.com/jurassicmarkpromo
£5/£4.50 w/flyer
Friday 11th Jul 2008
Advance Promotions Presents...The Blue Screen Of Death+Invasion+Moral Low Ground+Dekolta
Live music from the riff based party machine THE BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH, post stoner thrash attack from the 22nd century INVASION, big car smashing through newspaper stands during a movie set chase MORAL LOW GROUND plus muscle man garage grease rock DEKOLTA.
£5 adv from www.seetickets.com and box office 02380632601

Saturday 12th Jul 2008
Private Hire
Front bar open as usual.
Sunday 13th Jul 2008
Smackla+The B of the Bang+Fadeout
"Smack La are an English Rock band all the way from Marseille. They have been described in the past as a mixture of the Rolling Stones, the Buzzcocks, the Sex Pistols and the Stooges... "
www.smackla.com
£4
Monday 14th Jul 2008
Candle Club
Check out what is probably the best open mic club in the south of England. Established in 1996 by Simeon Hill and Clive Roberts at The Talking Heads in Southampton, the Candle Club takes place every Monday night and has grown from strength to strength. Always a relaxed atmosphere, always good fun, all styles, all welcome. Acts are allocated a ten minute slot, please arrive before 8:30pm to be sure of taking part.
FREE ENTRY Check out all things candle club at www.candleclub.co.uk
Tuesday 15th Jul 2008
Tom Hingley
A welcome back for the frontman of one of the most influential bands to come out of Manchester, The Inspiral Carpets. As well as maintaining a successful solo career Tom Hingley fronts the band The Lovers.
www.tomhingley.co.uk
£6 otd.


Wednesday 16th Jul 2008
Jurassic Mark Presents...
A multi band event with a line up of talented up and coming act.
See www.myspace.com/jurassicmarkpromo
£5/£4.50 w/flyer
Thursday 17th Jul 2008
Max's Records Presents...
A packed line up of top local talent. From solo artists to live bands playing acoustic, rock, alternative and indie.
£5
Friday 18th Jul 2008
The Horse+Guests
The Horse launch their album at the Heads with live sets and much cavorting.
www.myspace.com/hunglikethehorse
Saturday 19th Jul 2008
The Mag Awards 2008

Original 106 Presents: The Mag Awards 2008

Idiot 3, Dlugokecki, The Dawn Chorus and Richie Madisun will all perform live, the Lazy Acre DJs will be spinning some records and we will announce all the winners in the most important awards show of 2008!

The Mag are looking for the best record, live act, band, solo-artist and a host of other categories. See their website for more details.

Last year's awards show was excellent, and this year it will be even better - so don't miss out.

www.the-mag.me.uk


Monday 21st Jul 2008
Candle Club
Check out what is probably the best open mic club in the south of England. Established in 1996 by Simeon Hill and Clive Roberts at The Talking Heads in Southampton, the Candle Club takes place every Monday night and has grown from strength to strength. Always a relaxed atmosphere, always good fun, all styles, all welcome. Acts are allocated a ten minute slot, please arrive before 8:30pm to be sure of taking part.
FREE ENTRY Check out all things candle club at www.candleclub.co.uk
Tuesday 22nd Jul 2008
Solent City Jazzmen
Traditional New Orleans jazz from the South's leading seven piece.
FREE ENTRY
Wednesday 23rd Jul 2008
Hellcyon+Guests
Hellcyon return with a handpicked selection of bands showcasing up and coming and established talent.
£4
Thursday 24th Jul 2008
Jurassic Mark Presents...
A multi band event with a line up of talented up and coming act.
See www.myspace.com/jurassicmarkpromo
£5/£4.50 w/flyer
Friday 25th Jul 2008
The Uplifter

The Uplifter continues his monthly residency, bringing with him a classic selection of roots rock, dancehall, dub, reggae and a dusting of ska. Expect some lively dj sets, live bands and guest performers.
£5
8pm-2am
Saturday 26th Jul 2008
Doris and the Dots
More details to follow
Sunday 27th Jul 2008
You Jest Comedy Club!
Expect to be clutching your sides and rolling around in hysterics at this top comedy night at the Heads. With different comedic talents making an appearance each month on a Sunday, its well worth a look! Guests this month include.....Maureen Younger, Grant Sharkey, Frank Sinatzi, Tony Basnett, Will Campbell, and Jon Nicholas
£5
Doors 8pm First act 9pm
Monday 28th Jul 2008
Candle Club
Check out what is probably the best open mic club in the south of England. Established in 1996 by Simeon Hill and Clive Roberts at The Talking Heads in Southampton, the Candle Club takes place every Monday night and has grown from strength to strength. Always a relaxed atmosphere, always good fun, all styles, all welcome. Acts are allocated a ten minute slot, please arrive before 8:30pm to be sure of taking part.
FREE ENTRY Check out all things candle club at www.candleclub.co.uk
Thursday 31st Jul 2008
Jurassic Mark Presents...
A multi band event with a line up of talented up and coming act.
See www.myspace.com/jurassicmarkpromo
£5/£4.50 w/flyer
Sunday 3rd Aug 2008
Candle Club Showcase
Four of the best talents from last months Candle Club get another chance to shine at this showcase event.
FREE ENTRY
Monday 4th Aug 2008
Candle Club
Check out what is probably the best open mic club in the south of England. Established in 1996 by Simeon Hill and Clive Roberts at The Talking Heads in Southampton, the Candle Club takes place every Monday night and has grown from strength to strength. Always a relaxed atmosphere, always good fun, all styles, all welcome. Acts are allocated a ten minute slot, please arrive before 8:30pm to be sure of taking part.
FREE ENTRY Check out all things candle club at www.candleclub.co.uk
Tuesday 5th Aug 2008
Solent City Jazzmen
Traditional New Orleans jazz from the South's leading seven piece.
FREE ENTRY
Wednesday 6th Aug 2008
Jurassic Mark Presents...
A multi band event with a line up of talented up and coming act.
See www.myspace.com/jurassicmarkpromo
£5/£4.50
Thursday 7th Aug 2008
Jurassic Mark Presents...
A multi band event with a line up of talented up and coming act.
See www.myspace.com/jurassicmarkpromo for more info and line ups.
£5/£4.50
Monday 11th Aug 2008
Candle Club
Check out what is probably the best open mic club in the south of England. Established in 1996 by Simeon Hill and Clive Roberts at The Talking Heads in Southampton, the Candle Club takes place every Monday night and has grown from strength to strength. Always a relaxed atmosphere, always good fun, all styles, all welcome. Acts are allocated a ten minute slot, please arrive before 8:30pm to be sure of taking part.
FREE ENTRY Check out all things candle club at www.candleclub.co.uk
Friday 15th Aug 2008
Jon Walsh Blues Band+Special Guests

The Jon Walsh Blues Band is a real blues band! Not a blues-rock band, or a rock band disguised as blues band although they may branch out into the odd jazzier number occasionally. Saying that, don’t think they only play the “crying in your beer” kind of blues because they can boogie along with the very best! This band can conjure up all the different colours and moods of the blues – it rocks, boogies, stomps, howls, cries and weeps.
Much of their success has come from how well their live debut album (“Can You Feel It?”) has been received; a follow up CD is expected soon. The JWBB has become a familiar name on the British blues circuit after appearing at various prestigious festivals and blues venues over the last couple of years.
The JWBB prides itself on playing a wide variety of blues from slide guitar of the Mississippi Delta to the boogies of Texas and the jazz blues of Chicago. In their usual sets the JWBB will play covers by …..Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Tampa Red, Freddie King, Albert King, BB King, Robert Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bobby Bland, John Lee Hooker, Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Willie McTell, Son House, Willie Dixon, Elmore James, Blind Willie Johnson, Rory Gallagher, Albert Collins, Otis Rush and many more. And, of course, there’s always a number of songs written by Jon in there too.
8pm-2am
£5

Monday 18th Aug 2008
Candle Club
Check out what is probably the best open mic club in the south of England. Established in 1996 by Simeon Hill and Clive Roberts at The Talking Heads in Southampton, the Candle Club takes place every Monday night and has grown from strength to strength. Always a relaxed atmosphere, always good fun, all styles, all welcome. Acts are allocated a ten minute slot, please arrive before 8:30pm to be sure of taking part.
FREE ENTRY Check out all things candle club at www.candleclub.co.uk
Tuesday 19th Aug 2008
Solent City Jazzmen
Traditional New Orleans jazz from the South's leading seven piece.
FREE ENTRY
Saturday 23rd Aug 2008
Godamn Superstar
The tribute band GODAMN SUPERSTAR was created in 1997 by Pier Tagliabue (DR.
DAMN) and since the first show in Italy has been touring Europe regularly.
A huge number of fans, around Italy first, around Europe and later around the whole world showed their continuous support for the band.

Manson himself showed his appreciation and support by granting them the title of Marilyn Manson’s Official European Tribute Band!!!

£6/£5 adv
Monday 25th Aug 2008
Candle Club
Check out what is probably the best open mic club in the south of England. Established in 1996 by Simeon Hill and Clive Roberts at The Talking Heads in Southampton, the Candle Club takes place every Monday night and has grown from strength to strength. Always a relaxed atmosphere, always good fun, all styles, all welcome. Acts are allocated a ten minute slot, please arrive before 8:30pm to be sure of taking part.
FREE ENTRY Check out all things candle club at www.candleclub.co.uk
Tuesday 26th Aug 2008
Hellcyon+Guests
Hellcyon continue showcasing new acts as well as taking to the stage themselves.
£4
Wednesday 27th Aug 2008
Jurassic Mark Presents...
A multi band event with a line up of talented up and coming act.
See www.myspace.com/jurassicmarkpromo for more info and line ups.
£5/£4.50
Friday 29th Aug 2008
The Uplifter
The Uplifter continues his monthly residency, bringing with him a classic selection of roots rock, dancehall, dub, reggae and a dusting of ska. Expect some lively dj sets, live bands and guest performers.
£5
8pm-2am
Saturday 30th Aug 2008
Snake Oil Band

A welcome return for the up beat 4 piece with songs from Texas to Mexico, Nashville to West-Coast – and other familiar songs all dished up in Snake Oil’s own distinctive professional ‘Tex-Mex’ style.
£5

Friday 12th Sep 2008
CLUBSKULLS + HOTWIRE PROMOTIONS Present....BOB LOG III

When Bob Log III was a child, he lost his left hand in a boating accident. It was soon replaced with a monkey paw, and a new guitar style was born.
"It's my own personal style, see," Log says, "the paw moves much quicker than a normal hand, so my real hand has to flop around a lot to compensate."
And what about the helmet?
"What helmet?" he asks, his voice muffled by a helmet.
Bob Log III is an enigma wrapped in a riddle and riding a wave of futile guessing and searching as people around the globe are trying to figure out just one thing. Who is this man? Rumours have started to circulate that he is anyone from Tom Waits to one of the Strokes.
"He's Bob Log, an enigma." a spokesperson told NME. "He's not one of The Strokes. None of them have monkey paws."

In the April 24-May 1 issue of Time Out London, Tom Waits is asked who he is listening to right now. He says, "Well, I really like Wu Tang Clan, those guys kill me. And then there's this guy named Bob Log, you ever heard of him? He's this little kid - nobody ever knows how old he is - wears a motorcycle helmet and he has a microphone inside of it and he puts the glass over the front so you can't see his face, and plays slide guitar. It's just the loudest strangest stuff you've ever heard. You don't understand one word he's saying. I like people who glue macaroni on to a piece of cardboard and paint it gold. That's what I aspire to basically."

The chances that his identity will be found in our lifetime are slim, but this one man, bass drum/slide guitar, band continues to mystify everyone who hears him play. As long as there are bars, Bob Log will be there ready to let a lady sit in his lap, or if they're lucky, allow them to slip a boob in his scotch.

www.boblog111.com

Tickets £7.50 adv from Southampton Guildhall Box Office 02380 632601

8pm-2am