New Year's Eve - Bleak House (sands)

A festive buffet with a live acoustic set by Anna Neale.

Admission: Ticket only £75 per head

For more info : Bleak House or Anna Neale

Cryin' Out Loud 31st December 2006

See in the new year at the Three Lions, Farncombe (Scratchers) with some great music from Cryin' Out Loud.

Admission: Ticket only (available from the venue)

More Info : Cryin' Out Loud website

Bob / Pedleys 31st December 2006

See in the new year at the Fox Inn, Bisley with some great music from two local bands.

Admission: Ticket only (available from the venue)

More Info : Bob website : Pedleys website

New Year's Eve at the Lion Brewery in Ash

Join the party at the Lion Brewery in Ash and listen to some good live music provided by S.K.P.

Admission : Ticket only £10 available at the bar.

Map: Find The Lion Brewery on Google maps

Sophie Garner Band 29th December 2006

One of the UK's leading young jazz vocalists with an incredible voice and stage presence to match, performing jazz standards and lesser known numbers along with her own material. 'One of the most stylish British vocalists' (Times)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:00pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: free (subject to availability)

Xmas Eve Special 24th December 2006

Magic Taxi, possibly the best party band on the circuit.

Venue: Vibe, Epsom : Map

Admission: Ticket only £5 in advance (£7 on the door)

Christmas Eve at the Lion Brewery in Ash

Join the party at the Lion Brewery in Ash and listen to some good live music provided by On Fire.

Admission: Ticket only £5 available at the bar.

Map: Find The Lion Brewery on Google maps

John Young Band 22nd December 2006

The 'Live Music Forum Effect' continues as the John Young Band adds Guildford's Boileroom to its tour dates. John Young's credits include several solo albums and live music with the touring Scorpions, Fish, John Wetton and Greenslade. The band comprises Robin Boult (guitar), Frosty Beedle (drums), Steve Vantsis (bass).

Admission: Ticket only, £10 in advance from JYB myspace (£12.50 on the door)

For more info see: http://www.insignificance.co.uk or http://www.myspace.com/johnyoungband

Tomorrow's Warriors 22nd December 2006

Brand new sixth edition of Gary Crosby's Tomorrow's Warriors shaping up nicely and continuing the outfit's reputation as a hotbed for the brightest young jazz talent in the country. Lead by Gary Crosby (double bass), with Peter Edwards (piano), Zem Audu (tenor sax), Mark Crown (trumpet), Ashley Howard (trombone) and Nathan Allen (drums)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: free (subject to availability)

XMAS Film Festival 27th-30th December 2006

Come and chill out with friends and watch some great movies. Four nights of trilogies. On the first night (27th Dec) there was the "Back to the Future" trilogy. Maybe the residents of Guildford were all partied out or the fact that the films had been on TV so recently, contributed to the low turnout, or perhaps nobody believes anything can be FREE these days. The Second night (28th Dec) started with the classic "Raider's of the Lost Ark". It will be regreted for all time that someone had to make the silly Indiana Jones sequels. It was good that you could leave mid-film without the need to disturb the whole row. On the third night (29th Dec) we had the equally classic Terminator 1 & 2. Yes I know its a trilogy too, but surely the Governor of California (Arnold Schwarzenegger) knows more about politics, than about how not to flog a dead horse. The grand finale (30th Dec) to this Xmas Film Festival was the grandfather of all trilogies "Star Wars". OK its now technically a Hexalogy, though as I'm sure most true fans would agree the recent extended merchanising commercials are hardly worthy of the Saga's name. It was great to see the original trilogy back to back, though this was the slightly doctored movies, now known as IV, V, and VI, with links to the prequels mentioned above. Sitting on a comfy leather sofa, with a pint in one hand and some free popcorn in the other, made this festival quite an experience, Its just a shame that more people weren't there to enjoy it.

Venue: Boileroom, Guildford : Map

Admission: FREE

Christmas Folk Special 17th December 2006

As the party season gets underway, theres nothing better than chilling out with friends and some great music. The evening started with a performance by Deborah Clarke, in the current trend of pretty young talented ladies with guitars. She writes her own songs and has released an E.P. (Arise) with the help of her musical family, many of whom play together as a band. Then came the first set of the night by Megson. This male-female duo originate from up north, near middlesborough, but are now based in London. The band features Debbie Palmer on lead vocals and tin whistle, and Stuart Hanna on guitar and Mandolin. They played a selection of their own songs including, Floodwater, Freefall, Just as the tide, Rose on the stem and Smoke of home. During the interval while they had a break, Steve Bradfield (from local band Radiate) played guitar. A soulful rendition of Dylan's "All along the Watchtower" and Johnny Cash haunting melody "Hurt" with a couple of his own songs. Although there didn't seem to be a whole lot of Christmas in this Folk Special, Megson finished up with "Santa Claus is coming to town" and pulled a cracker.

Venue: Boileroom, Guildford : Map

Admission: £6

For more info see: http://www.myspace.com/boileroomgu1

Anita Wardell Quintet 15th December 2006,

Stunning bebop vocalist performing material from new CD 'Noted'. Anita has taken well-known 'Blue Note' works and given them a new spin by penning lyrics to great compositions such as 'The Sidewinder,' 'Blues on the Corner', 'Moanin'' and 'Autumn Leaves'. Featuring Robin Aspland (piano), Alex Garnett (sax), Jeremy Brown (bass) and Steve Brown (drums)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: free (subject to availability)

Indigo Moss and Georgia Wonder 11th December 2007

Live on stage at The Joiners in Southampton will be Indigo Moss, who are just completing a sell out tour of the UK. Supporting them will be Georgia Wonder.

Start: 8.45pm

Admission: Ticket only?

Music Recital 11th September 2006

First in a series of lunch-time recitals, consisting of organ, instrumental or vocal performances, each lasting about minutes from12.40-1.20pm.

Location: ChristChurch, Town Square, Woking

Admission: suggested donation £2

Mike Carr's Blue Note Band 8th December 2006

Hammond-led original compositions dedicated to Milt Jackson, Victor Feldman, Clifford Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Horace Silver plus jazz standards, with Steve Fishwick (trumpet), Osian Allen (sax) and Shaney Forbes (drums)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

Ice Rink - Hampton Court Palace 2nd Dec 2006-14th Jan 2007

The Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink will return once again for its 4th year for another 6 week season from Saturday 2nd December 2006 to 14th January 2007. Set in the truly splendid surroundings of the West front of the Henry VIII's historic palace, this is a Christmas event not to be missed.

Venue: Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU : Map

Session Times: hourly 10am-10pm

Admission: Ticket only (Children under 16 £7.50, Adult £9.50, Concessions £8.00)

Special Offer : Skate all day for £7.50 per person (Weekdays 10am-5pm on 4th-8th Dec, 11th-15th Dec, 8th-12th Jan 2007)

For more info see: http://www.hamptoncourticerink.com

Patrick Cornelius/Quentin Collins Quintet 1st December 2006

All star collaboration between some of the finest new generation jazz musicians from London and New York. A high energy mix of standards and originals, with influences strongly rooted in the bebop and blues traditions. Expect high level improvisation and virtuosic instrument skills from Quentin Collins (trumpet), Patrick Cornelius (alto sax), BBC Rising Jazz Star award winner Andrew MacCormack (piano), Michael Janisch (double bass) and Troy Miller (drums).

Venue: Front Room at the QEH - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)