121. BBC Introducing night at Bar Four

With more buzz than a raging wasp’s nest, the weekly BBC Introducing night at Bar Four last Wednesday flung its doors open to showcase four more fabulous bands.

122. The Vintones have Brighton’s Great Escape licked

Slick dance-rock outfit The Vintones may have met at an ice-cream eating contest, but their guitar licks are pretty good too.

123. The Session: Soundtracks

Berkshire singer/ songwriter Stephen Long officially launches his new EP into the world at his Official EP Launch Gig party on Wednesday.

124. Get your band noticed in 2009

125. Lucky Beggars ready for return

Last time the Reading band Beggars played at South Street Arts Centre it was in a support slot for the now disbanded fellow ’ding musicians Morning Runner.

Now, on Sunday, they return to the venue for a headline slot as part of their nationwide tour.

126. Shout nights heat up as local bands relish chance to be introduced to the world

The BBC Introducing Shout About Music nights are really kicking off now, even though I do say so myself.

127. See The View in the ‘Dark

Great news for the Reading live music scene – a new gig night is launching at The After Dark!

Die Young Stay Pretty will be a weekly indie rock hoedown every Thursday at the London Street venue from 9pm, with DJs and live music to kickstart the end of the week.

128. For the love of music

On the Session this week I chatted to New Order and Joy Division legend Peter Hook.

129. DIY with the Kaiser Chiefs

It’s Thursday, October 16. It’s 3pm, and in about five hours the Rivermead Leisure Centre would be bulging to the rafters with thousands of Kaiser Chiefs fans.

130. Soundtracks- with Linda Serck

The popular bigOAKFORDmusicquiz at the Oakford Social Club is celebrating its first birthday this Monday.