71. Why the Cubs are top of the fox

Berkshire has done it again. Last year Reading’s OK Tokyo won a slot on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury; this year it’s the turn of Newbury’s Fox Cubs.

72. Oldies are the best

If you like your tribute bands and golden oldies then you can head to Wellington Country Park next month to see some of the best in the business for the Marvellous festival.

73. Gig review: The Race Curate, South Street arts centre, Saturday, January 10

The Race sure know how to host a party. Asked to curate an evening of music at South Street arts centre, the Reading band chose three exciting bands to join them on the bill.

74. Scout’s honour

Scouting For Girls honoured their pledge to return to Reading following their sudden cancellation of their Hexagon gig in April, owing to frontman Roy Stride losing his voice.

75. Rock around the Plug ‘n’ Play

76. River Rat Pack tour will rock your boat

Think Three Men In A Boat was an epic adventure?

77. Flying in to the shops

More good news for the Berkshire music scene: A student label has launched its latest compilation CD featuring local bands and artists from the Thames Valley Region.

78. Reading Band Red Burns Black at South Hill Park

Robert Plant may have recently been voted as the Greatest Voice In Rock, but Reading band Red Burns Black are following close behind.

79. Catch the cool sound of Hjaltalín at South Street

Högni Egilsson is about to head off for sushi when I call him for a chat. A great choice of meal considering he lives in Iceland.

80. Hey goldie lookin’

The last time I encountered Goldie Lookin’ Chain was a few years ago: I crept up on them with a camera when they were backstage at Reading Festival.