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An open mic night is hosted every Wednesday, 9pm - midnight. at the Queen victoria, Station Row, Shalford, GU4 8BY. Hosted by Alexis, frontman of Irish Party band Cheesecake. www.cheesecakeband.com.

The Fox and Hounds, Church Crookham, host local live bands every Friday night (9-11pm). Tel: 01252 663 686.

Urban Gin House Jazz Band play mainstream jazz every Sunday night at The Europa pub in Walton Road, East Molesey, when they are joined by a special guest. Details on 0208 941 5136.

Open mic\jam night every Wednesday evening at the Europa Pub, 171 Walton Road, East Molesey. Hosted by local musician Roland Lucas aka. Dr. Spark. A small PA is provided but please bring your own instruments. Music 9pm until 1pm. Slots arranged on a first come basis.

A folk session is held on the third Sunday of every month at the Robin Hood, Sydenham Road in Guildford. It is organised by the same people behind the weekly Monday session at the Star in Church Street, Godalming, to which all singers, musicians and listeners are invited. Details from Kevin Gorton on 01483 415962. www.godalmingsessions.org.uk.

Samba band Bloco do Sul host samba percussion workshops every Monday in Dorking – call on 07734 051932 or visit the website at www.bloco-do-sul.co.uk for more details.

Every Wednesday is jam night at the Row Barge in Riverside, Guildford. Details on 01483 573358 or online at www.lemonrock.com/rowbarge.

Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band play trad and Dixieland jazz every Tuesday evening at Theale Village Hall in Englefield Road, off High Street, Theale, near Reading. Details on 01256 780065.

Singer songwriter Susie Clarke’s weekly music night, the Living Room Players, continues at The Star in Godalming every Thursday. Details online at www.cyderproductions.co.uk.

Following similar initiatives taking place all over the country, a Learn to Sing in Harmony course for women is taking place in Guildford in March. Visit www.learntosinginharmony.org.uk, or call the bookings hotline on 07917 325026. The website also carries links for similar courses for men.

The Horns Bowling Alley in Crondall, just off the A287, has started hosting weekly live music sessions on Thursdays, with the emphasis on blues and folk rock. Details, for listeners and musicians keen to play, from John Staniland on 01252 850560 or online at www.thehorns.co.uk.

A folk session is held on the third Sunday of every month, at The Anchor in Ockford Road, Godalming. It is organised by the same people behind the weekly Monday session at The Star in Church Street, Godalming, to which all singers, musicians and listeners are invited. And the folksters can also be found at The Anchor in Godalming on Wednesday nights. Details from Philip Gorton on 01483 420763.

Mimi Valentine and Will Shackleton perform every Thursday at The King’s Head in Quarry Street, Guildford.

The Lone Pepper Duo play contemporary hits on classically strung guitars at Bar des Arts in Millbrook, Guildford, every Friday night during April. Details on 01483 453227.

A folk session is held on the third Sunday of every month at The Royal Oak, behind Holy Trinity Church in Guildford. It is organised by the same people behind the weekly Monday session at The Star in Church Street, Godalming, to which all singers, musicians and listeners are invited. And the folksters can also be found at The Red Lion in Godalming, on Wednesday nights. Details from Kevin Gorton on 01483 415962.

An open mic night is held every Wednesday at The Tup in Chertsey Street, Guildford, with singers, musicians, poets and performers of all abilities welcome to the candlelit soirée hosted by Kodachrome and Markus Flaherty.

Rik Martin, Ross Ewart, Chris Nugent and guests host another blues jam at The Three Lions in Farncombe on Tuesday February 7. Details on 01483 417605 or at www.thescratchers.net.

Singer Jacqui Hicks joins host Simon Bates on February 8 for the first night of Loxwood Jazz & Blues Club’s new slot on the second Wednesday of every month at the village’s North Hall. Hicks, who works with jazz funk outfit Shakatak and Latin popsters Matt Bianco, promises an evening of well known jazz favourites with the odd surprise thrown in. Details from Anita Bates on 01403 752954.

Dave Jones provides the music for the latest Way Out West Club date at The Orange Tree in Kew Road, Richmond, on Wednesday February 8. Details on 0208 567 2004 or at http://wowjazz.org.

Outstanding jazz flautist Gareth Lockrane will be joined by pianist John Elliott, drummer David Ingamells and bassist Marianne Windham at the Farncombe Cavern, above The Freeholders pub in St John’s Street, on Wednesday February 8.

Former Young Folk Award winner, the fine melodeon and guitar player Tim Van Eyken, appears at Dorking Folk Club at the Friends Life Social Club in Pixham Lane on Wednesday February 8. Details from Neil McRitchie on 01306 888530 or at www.dorkingfolkclub.org.uk.

Trombonist Mark Bassey joins Malcolm Cliff on keyboard, Val Manix on double bass and drummer Derek Gayle for the latest Jazz At The 19th Hole date at Sunbury Golf Centre in Charlton Lane, Shepperton, on Thursday February 9. Details on 01932 845174.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac do their tribute thing at Guildford’s G Live on Thursday February 9. Details at GLive.co.uk.

There will be tribute action at Camberley Theatre on Thursday February 9 courtesy of Abba The Show. Details on 01276 707600 or at www.camberleytheatre.biz.

The TT’s appear at Esher Rock ‘n’ Roll Club at 142 High Street on Thursday February 9. Details on 07956 347056 or at www.esherrocknroll.webs.com.

Now in their 28th year and with their enthusiasm undimmed, Ruthless Blues will be rocking the Boogaloo Blues & Boogie Club at Farnham Maltings on Thursday February 9. Details on 01252 793430 or at www.boogaloopromotions.com.

Suntrap fuse English folk with Americana at Byfleet’s Anchor Folk Club at the Blue Anchor pub in High Road on Thursday February 9. Details from Mike Peach on 01483 476715 or via the www.anchorfolk.org.uk website.

Less than a month after the great Tom Russell filled the club two nights in a row there’s another treat for Americana fans with the acclaimed singer songwriter Brigitte DeMeyer and equally highly rated – and highly sought after – singer, songwriter and guitarist Will Kimbrough appearing on Thursday February 9 at Farncombe Music Club at St John’s Church. They will perform separately and together and both will be accompanied by in-demand bass player Chris Donohoe. Details from Julian Lewry on 01483 421520 or at www.wegottickets.com/julianlewrymusic.

German-born guitarist Pete Roth’s Band, featuring Nicholas Meier, Terl Bryant, Dave Suttle and Gabor Dornyei, appear at the Farncombe Cavern, above The Freeholders pub in St John’s Street, on Friday February 10. Details on 01483 416741 or www.thefarncombecavern.co.uk.

Romeo Must Die head for Guildford’s Boileroom on Friday February 10 ahead of the release of their debut album, Hardships In Season, with support from Subsilence and For(n)ever After. Details on 01483 440022 or www.theboileroom.net.

Singer-songwriter Joe Stilgoe appears at Loseley House at Compton, near Guildford, on Friday February 10, to celebrate, slightly early, Valentine’s Day for the Surrey Care Trust. Details from Vicky Nash on 01483 412751 or vick.nash@surreycaretrust.org.uk.

10cc’s Mick Wilson appears at The Compasses Inn in Station Road, Gomshall, on Friday February 10.

Vic Cracknell appears at Elstead British Legion on Friday February 10. Details on 07917 403052 or www.viccracknell.co.uk.

Penance play heavy metal at St Paul’s Church Hall in Woking on Friday February 10. Details www.penance-band.com.

Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Ewhurst hosts an acoustic open mic night on Friday February 10, with proceeds going to the David Shepherd Wildlife Fund. Details for the open mic on 07786 212255 and for Willie on 01483 272828.

Skinny Molly, featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Mike Estes, appear at Sutton’s Boom Boom Club at the Sutton United ground in Gander Green Lane on Friday February 10. Details on 0208 761 9078 or www.feenstra.co.uk.

The fine pairing of ace young multi-instrumentalist Tim Edey and the versatile harmonica player Brendan Power – between them they have played with the likes of Sharon Shannon, Lunasa and Mary Black (Edey) and Kate Bush, Van Morrison and Paul Brady (Power) – head for The Ram at the Old Cranleighan Club in Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton, on Friday February 10. Details from Bob and Maggie Wood on 0208 686 9421 or www.theramclub.co.uk website.

Meschiya & The Little Big Horns, the superstars of America’s Lindy Hop swing dance revival, will be kicking up a storm in The Forge at the Basingstoke Anvil on Friday February 10.

Bikers Rock Night, 11th February 2012, 7.30pm doors open, £6 on the door, Bands start at 8pm, Mytchett Community Centre, 140 Mytchett Road, Mytchett, Surrey, GU16 3AA. Lemon Pie and Bad Penny playing. For more information please ring Geoff on 07814135328.

A jazz supper can be enjoyed in the Parish Centre at St James’s Church, Weybridge, on Saturday February 11 to round off a series of fundraising events for the church organ. Conjuring up an evening of swinging, modern jazz will be John Pearce on keyboard, Paul Morgan on double bass, drummer Matt Home, Martin Shaw on trumpet and flugelhorn and tenor saxophonist Mark Crooks. Details for both on 01932 845174.

Vic Cracknell appears at the Devil’s Punchbowl in Hindhead on Saturday February 11. Details on 07917 403052 or www.viccracknell.co.uk.

Fire & Water play Free, Bad Company and Led Zep appear at Sutton’s Boom Boom Club at the Sutton United ground in Gander Green Lane on Saturday February 11. Details on 0208 761 9078 or www.feenstra.co.uk.

Chris Dowling and his band What’s Next are joined by The Button Mushrooms and Duvet for a fundraising gig in aid of Kingston Hospital’s Born Too Soon unit at The Penny Black pub in North Street, Leatherhead, on Saturday February 11. Details by emailing Pauline Woods at info@borntoosoon.org.uk.

Party band Mirrorball appear at The Falkners Arms in Ancells Farm, Fleet, on Saturday February 11. Details on 01252 811311.

Brobed Stils appear at the Royal Arms in Farnham on Saturday February 11.

Leatherat headline at Guildford’s Boileroom on Saturday February 11, with support from The True Deceivers, Bemis and STEViE One Bloke One Mandolin. Details on 01483 440022 or www.theboileroom.net.

A double helping of blues and R&B is served up at The Three Lions in Farncombe this weekend, courtesy of House Of Cards on Saturday February 11. Details on 01483 417605 or www.thescratchers.net.

Dave Stradwick’s Sussex Jazz Kings provide the music for another Jazz & Beer session at Walton’s Riverhouse Arts Centre at lunchtime on Sunday February 12. Details on 01932 253354 or www.riverhousebarn.co.uk.

Vic Cracknell appears at The Queen’s Head, Farnham, on Sunday February 12, when he will be joined by guests, including Mark Nelson. Details on 07917 403052 or www.viccracknell.co.uk.

A double helping of blues and R&B is served up at The Three Lions in Farncombe this weekend, courtesy of Juicy Lucy on Sunday February 12. Details on 01483 417605 or www.thescratchers.net.

A Song & Dance night can be enjoyed at Horsham Folk Club at the Normandy Centre in Denne Road on Sunday February 12. Details on 01403 276273 or www.horshamfolkclub.co.uk.

Otis B Driftwood’s Showband serve up jazz and comedy at The Cricketers in Horsell Birch, near Woking, on Monday February 13. Details on 01483 714121 or 01483 762363.

Vic Cracknell appears at the Woolpack in Elstead for a Valentine’s dinner on Tuesday February 14. Details on 07917 403052 or www.viccracknell.co.uk.

The Lone Pepper Duo provide the music for a Valentine’s Day celebration at Bar Des Arts, Guildford, on Tuesday February 14. Details on 01483 453227.

Bassist Patrick Bettison’s Trio, featuring John Parricelli on guitar and drummer Nic France, provide the music for the latest Way Out West Club date at The Orange Tree in Kew Road, Richmond, on Wednesday February 15. Details on 0208 567 2004 or www.wowjazz.org.

A singers’ night – with a slightly post-Valentine’s Day love theme – is on offer at Dorking Folk Club at the Friends Life Social Club in Pixham Lane on Wednesday February 15. Details from Neil McRitchie on 01306 888530 or www.dorkingfolkclub.org.uk.

Tenor sax maestro Don Weller’s Quartet return to Dorking’s Watermill Jazz Club on Thursday February 16. Expect a mixture of swing, Latin and originals from the quartet of Weller, pianist Dave Newton, Andy Cleyndert on double bass and drummer Dave Barry. Watermill Jazz can be found at the Friends Life Social Club in Pixham Lane, Dorking. Details on 07415 815784, by emailing boxoffice@watermilljazz.co.uk or www.watermilljazz.co.uk.

Hipslinky headline Guildford’s Boileroom on Thursday February 16, with support from Cities Of Glass, The Son and Gabriel Bruce. Details on 01483 440022 or www.theboileroom.net.

The Firetones appear at Esher Rock ‘n’ Roll Club at 142 High Street on Thursday February 16. Details on 07956 347056 or www.esherrocknroll.webs.com.

Natalie & Friends host an open mic night at The Royal Oak in Guildford on Thursday February 16. Email live@thesaturdaything.com for details.

Roll-a-boogie pianist and powerhouse singer Linda Gail Lewis – younger sister of the great Jerry Lee – takes over the Boogaloo Blues & Boogie Club slot at Farnham Maltings on Thursday February 16 in the Great Hall. The show also features Earl Jackson. Details on 01252 745444, 01252 793430 or www.boogaloopromotions.com.

Singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist Jon Gomm is influenced by everybody from Robert Johnson to Radiohead and on Thursday February 16 he appears at the Farncombe Cavern at The Freeholders in St John’s Street. Details 01483 416741 or www.thefarncombecavern.co.uk.

Players, singers, poets and listeners are all welcome as Cranleigh Acoustic Sessions return to the village’s Cricket Club on The Common on Thursday February 16. Email acousticran@aol.com for details.

Another singers’ night has been lined up at Byfleet’s Anchor Folk Club at the Blue Anchor pub in High Road on Thursday February 16. Details from Mike Peach on 01483 476715 or via the www.anchorfolk.org.uk website.

Stefan Redtenbacher’s Funkestra return to the Farncombe Cavern, above The Freeholders pub in St John’s Street, on Friday February 17, with support from Inappropriate Presidents. Details on 01483 416741 or www.thefarncombecavern.co.uk.

Gavin Thomas appears at The Compasses Inn in Station Road, Gomshall, on Friday February 17.

On Friday February 17 The Ram at the Old Cranleighan Club in Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton, plays host to the excellent fiddler and BBC Young Folk Award finalist Jackie Oates’ Band. Details from Bob and Maggie Wood on 0208 686 9421 or www.theramclub.co.uk website.

David McAlmont joins forces with Guy Davis at The Forge in Basingstoke on Friday February 17. Details on 01256 844244 or www.anvilarts.org.uk.

English fiddle player and singer Bryony Griffith and melodeon player and dancer Will Hampson make their debut at the Guildford Institute on Friday February 17. Bryony has been described as having the vocal power of a young Norma Waterson, among other attributes, and together with Will conjures up dark ballads, chorus songs and dance tunes. Details on 01483 871443 or www.themusicinstitute.org.uk.

Sinnerboy play Rory Gallagher at Sutton’s Boom Boom Club at the Sutton United ground in Gander Green Lane on Friday February 17. Details on 0208 761 9078 or www.feenstra.co.uk.

The New Foundations play Motown at The Falkners Arms in Ancells Farm, Fleet, on Saturday February 18. Details on 01252 811311.

On Saturday February 18 Kan, featuring Flook and Lau frontmen Brian Finnegan and Aidan O’Rourke, take over at The Forge in Basingstoke. Details on 01256 844244 or www.anvilarts.org.uk.

There’s another double dose of good sounds on offer next weekend with the appearance of Can’t Get Enough on Saturday February 18. Details on 01483 417605 or www.thescratchers.net.

Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, Lisa Mills is a great young American blues singer with a voice to die for and on Saturday February 18 she will be appearing at Cranleigh Arts Centre. An exceptionally talented singer, songwriter and guitarist, she has appeared or recorded with the likes of Dr John, Delbert McClinton, Robert Plant, Jeff Beck and Albert Lee, while she has been compared to everybody from Brenda Lee to Bonnie Rait via Etta James. While rooted in the blues the music she plays spans a variety of genres, with a decidedly Americana twinge to a lot of the material. Check out her current album, Tempered In Fire, which was actually recorded in the UK with top class Brit musicians like guitarist Andy Fairweather Low, bassist Ian Jennings and the horn section of Nick Payn and Matt Winch and features some great covers, including the Otis Redding classic These Arms Of Mine. She will be joined by Ian Jennings, an ace of the stand-up bass, for the date at Cranleigh. Details on 08456 128128 or www.cranleighartscere.org.

There’s another double dose of good sounds on offer next weekend with the appearance of Midnight Train on Sunday February 19. Details on 01483 417605 or www.thescratchers.net.

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