http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/ Top stories for Music http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2108046_see_elvis_tribute_at_jagz_in_ascot The music of Elvis Presley will be brought back to life later this month, thanks to a special Elvis tribute act. Jack Smink, who has toured the world for 25 years, will be at Jagz in Ascot for two shows on Sundays February 12 and 19. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2108046_see_elvis_tribute_at_jagz_in_ascot Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2108037_masterclass_moves_danica_closer_to_her_dream What a busy few days its been for BBC Introducing and one unsigned singer from Henley-on-Thames – Danica Hunter. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2108037_masterclass_moves_danica_closer_to_her_dream Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2108004_introducing_free_single_from_vienna_ditto Look out for Vienna Ditto’s sterling new single Bells, which is being released as a free download on Tuesday – better known as Valentine’s Day. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2108004_introducing_free_single_from_vienna_ditto Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2108002_the_quotes_sail_into_the_sunset Sad and shocking news that Reading favourites The Quotes have decided to call it a day. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2108002_the_quotes_sail_into_the_sunset Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107940_review_west_forest_sinfonia_st_pauls_church The programme for this Sunday afternoon concert opened with a performance of Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia On A Theme of Thomas Tallis which brought out the poetic mystery of this medieval meditation. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107940_review_west_forest_sinfonia_st_pauls_church Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107931_follies__sea_shanties_at_the_retreat_tonight Drunken sailors will know what to do with themselves tonight; they can enjoy singing some sea shanties at a special singalong at The Retreat. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107931_follies__sea_shanties_at_the_retreat_tonight Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107542_swinging_60s_thrills_at_the_hexagon The Hexagon is into something good this month, thanks to the Sensational 60’s Experience tour. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107542_swinging_60s_thrills_at_the_hexagon Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107444_reme_band_play_lunchtime_concert Head to Wokingham’s Town Hall tomorrow lunchtime and you can enjoy a fantastic musical concert. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107444_reme_band_play_lunchtime_concert Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107407_twyford_singer_releases_20th_album A Twyford singer has released his 20th music album this month inspired by a mystery person in his life. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107407_twyford_singer_releases_20th_album Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107161_to_glee_or_not_to_glee Accoring to the Urban Dictionary, the online home of slang definitions, to be a Gleek is to a) love the television show Glee and b) be in a Glee club. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107161_to_glee_or_not_to_glee Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107111_gala_performance_from_reading_phoenix_choir Talented singers from the Reading Phoenix Choir will be raising the roof for their 43rd annual gala performance later this month. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107111_gala_performance_from_reading_phoenix_choir Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107110_reading_symphony_orchestra_bring_pirates_to_bearwood Yo, ho, ho! Captain Jack Sparrow and friends have set sail for Bearwood College and are looking forward to revealing to children of all ages why it’s a pirate’s life for them. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2107110_reading_symphony_orchestra_bring_pirates_to_bearwood Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2106686_buddy_greco_coming_to_south_hill_park Michael Buble loves him, so does Harry Connick Jnr – it can only be Buddy Greco, one of the original Rat Pack recording artists. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2106686_buddy_greco_coming_to_south_hill_park Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2106676_budding_musicians_learn_from_the_masters Today I will be taking a handful of talented artists from Berkshire on a day trip to the BBC Introducing Masterclass. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2106676_budding_musicians_learn_from_the_masters Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2106674_aldworth_philharmonic_ready_to_strike_the_right_note It might be a little chilly outside this week, but a local orchestra has warmer climes on its mind. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2106674_aldworth_philharmonic_ready_to_strike_the_right_note Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2106672_martin_cooper_tribute_concert_at_the__hexagon Music was undeniably the food of love for Martin Cooper. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2106672_martin_cooper_tribute_concert_at_the__hexagon Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2106628_qa_with_freeze_the_atlantic FARNBOROUGH dwelling alt-rockers Freeze The Atlantic launched into the scene in late 2008. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2106628_qa_with_freeze_the_atlantic Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2106583_adam_ant_at_sub89 He’s the Dandy Highwayman that you’re too scared to mention, he’s our Prince Charming, and spends his cash on looking flash. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2106583_adam_ant_at_sub89 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2105878_katherine_jenkins_at_new_theatre_oxford Katherine Jenkins is looking forward to getting up close and personal with her audience this weekend. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2105878_katherine_jenkins_at_new_theatre_oxford Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2105877_jonathan_biss_brings_beethoven_to_the_concert_hall Gershwin famously wrote music about an American in Paris, but this month you've got the chance to hear an American in Reading. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2105877_jonathan_biss_brings_beethoven_to_the_concert_hall Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2105874_wokingham_bluesman_among_the_best A Wokingham bluesman whose album was based on his life has had it placed among the best of year by an influential music magazine. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2105874_wokingham_bluesman_among_the_best Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2105872_new_rockmusic_choir_launching_in_shinfield A Shinfield-based dance school has made its New Year resolution – it’s setting up a new rock-music choir. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2105872_new_rockmusic_choir_launching_in_shinfield Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2105795_happy_new_year_for_music_in_berkshire Happy New Year! It’s going to be a great 2012 for music with lots of local bands primed to make their mark this year. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2105795_happy_new_year_for_music_in_berkshire Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2105142_soundtracks_enjoy_some_christmas_rapping Sick of wrapping presents? You can head to Bracknell for rapping without the w. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2105142_soundtracks_enjoy_some_christmas_rapping Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2104688_the_session_ben_marwoods_nonchristmas Ben Marwood is having a non-Christmas party on Sunday for what is undoubtedly now a sold-out gig at the Rising Sun Arts Centre. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2104688_the_session_ben_marwoods_nonchristmas Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2104686_reunion_sees_release_of_union_starr_collection Union Starr are going to release a collection of songs – that were written 10 years ago. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2104686_reunion_sees_release_of_union_starr_collection Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2104361_sing_your_heart_our_during_the_festive_season Members of the Witt Studio Chorus will team up with the Reading Symphony Orchestra tomorrow for its autumn showcase. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2104361_sing_your_heart_our_during_the_festive_season Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2104324_christmas_carols_with_a_21st_century_twist For some people, Christmas only starts when they hear the Christmas Eve carol service broadcast from King’s College, Cambridge. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2104324_christmas_carols_with_a_21st_century_twist Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2104321_qa_with_trails DESPITE only coming together little over a year ago, the Guildford quartet known as Trails is making an impact within the UK alternative scene. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2104321_qa_with_trails Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2103969_steeleye_span_to_visit_reading_concert_hall_ Folk-rock pioneers Steeleye Span visit Reading Concert Hall next month to perform one of their most iconic albums. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2103969_steeleye_span_to_visit_reading_concert_hall_ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2103950_woodley_operatic_present_the_pirates_of_penzance Ahoy! Avast ye! A pirate ship has set sail for Henley and is arriving with its crew – a band of singing and dancing cut-throats. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2103950_woodley_operatic_present_the_pirates_of_penzance Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2103919_the_session_riverhart Riverhart, aka Alexander Gill, isn’t just a traditional singer-songwriter – he embodies the poetic romanticism and gentleness of Nick Drake and the visceral folk visions of Neil Young. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2103919_the_session_riverhart Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2103917_the_session_dj_erol_alkan If you were to believe studio sorcerer and all round demi-god DJ Erol Alkan, he never set out to make it big. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2103917_the_session_dj_erol_alkan Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2103582_joe_mcelderry_at_the_hexagon Former X Factor champion Joe McElderry will be visiting Reading later this month as part of a 16-date tour of the country. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2103582_joe_mcelderry_at_the_hexagon Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2042459_surrey_hampshire_and_berkshire_gig_guide See the latest gigs in Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/local_bands/s/2042459_surrey_hampshire_and_berkshire_gig_guide Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000