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MAY 2023
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Friday 12th May 8pm
Weekend Offender Records Showcase night.
The 5th Hants Southsea Portsmouth
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8pm Thursday 4th April
The Loft, Southsea.
THURSDAY : Grandmars House, Skins, The Jay Groovara Band,
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APRIL
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EVERY THURSDAY : The Jay Groovara Band will be performing regular live spots at the popular Acustica Night based at Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
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MARCH
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8PM Thursday March 23rd 2023
The Jay Groovara Band will be hosting an Open Mic Night at: Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
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FEBRUARY
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8PM Thursday Feb 23rd 2023
The Jay Groovara Band will be hosting an Open Mic Night at: Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
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7PM Thursday Feb 15th 2023
VALENTINES NIGHT
Jay Groovara will be performing some love songs at the popular Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
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6PM Thursday Feb 4th 2023
CARIOCA BAR 1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY
The Carioca Bar will be celebrating its first year since opening in 2021. Jay Groovara will be performing along with other acts (TBC) Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
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JANUARY
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8PM Thursday Jan 26th 2023
The Jay Groovara Band will be hosting an Open Mic Night at: Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
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GIGS 2022
DECEMBER
EVERY THURSDAY : The Jay Groovara Band will be performing regular live spots at the popular Acustica Night based at Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
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NOVEMBER
EVERY THURSDAY : The Jay Groovara Band will be performing regular live spots at the popular Acustica Night based at Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
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OCTOBER
EVERY THURSDAY : The Jay Groovara Band will be performing regular live spots at the popular Acustica Night based at Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, CANCELLED
BREAKTHRU Showcase Event - 8:30 PM – 12 AM Address: The Jolly Sailor Bar- 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EU
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AUGUST
FRIDAY 12th AUGUST 2022
Rock Apocalypse!
Featuring The Jay Groovara Band, CharlieNoise, deadproffessors, Im No Chessman.
7pm The Angel Inn - 21-22 Palmerston Road, Southampton SO14 1LL
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SATURDAY 6th AUGUST 2022
Sunflower Festival
The Jay Groovara Band will be performing at 2pm, for this charity event in Petersfield, to support the Ukraine.
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JUNE
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SATURDAY 4th JUNE 2022
Jubilee Celebration Garden Party - Thatched House, Locksway Rd, Portsmouth.
The Jay Groovara Band will be performing in the afternoon. Details nearer the time.
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EVERY THURSDAY 7:30PM -11PM 2022
The Jay Groovara Band will be performing regular live spots at the popular Acustica Night based at Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
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JULY
EVERY THURSDAY 7:30PM -11PM 2022
The Jay Groovara Band will be performing regular live spots at the popular Acustica Night based at Carioca Emporio Ltd., 88 Clarendon Road, Southsea.
JUNE
SATURDAY 4th JUNE 2022
Jubilee Celebration Garden Party - Thatched House, Locksway Rd, Portsmouth.
The Jay Groovara Band will be performing in the afternoon. Details nearer the time.
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BROKEN MIC ! Every Wednesday : 7:30pm -11pm – Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Jolly Sailor Bar- 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EU
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MAY
30th MAY 12pm
Jay Groovara LIVE ON FLASH RADIO
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1st MAY
CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST CHARITY EVENT 12-10pm
An all day event, featuring various bands, meat raffle and bouncy castle.
Address: The Rose In June - 102 Milton Rd, Portsmouth PO3 6AR
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BROKEN MIC ! Every Wednesday : 7:30pm -11pm – Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Jolly Sailor Bar- 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EU
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APRIL
BROKEN MIC ! Every Wednesday : 7:30pm -11pm – Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Jolly Sailor Bar- 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EU
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MARCH
BROKEN MIC ! Every Wednesday : 7:30pm -11pm – Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Jolly Sailor Bar- 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EU
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FEBRUARY
Friday 25th February - Weekender Offender Records presents:
Jay Groovara Band, Million Pebble Beach - Address: The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms. 74 Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2SL - Doors 7pm. Free Entry
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BROKEN MIC ! Every Wednesday : 7:30pm -11pm – Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Jolly Sailor Bar- 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EU
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JANUARY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8,
Blow ME Management Presents: Punk Stains, What Now?, Jay Groovara Band -Free. 7 PM – 11:30 PM - Address: The Wickham Arms, 102 Bognor Rd, Chichester PO19 7TW
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BROKEN MIC ! Every Wednesday : 7:30pm -11pm – Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Jolly Sailor Bar- 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EU
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GIGS 2021
DECEMBER
Sunday 19th December - Weekender Offender Records presents:
"JGB: "A Polar Bear Ate our Bass Players Arm Tour" - Xmas Special - featuring :
Jay Groovara Band, Skinny Stanley , Tommy Mac. Address: The Golden Eagle - 1 Delamere Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 0JA
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BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 7:30pm -11pm – Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Rose In June - 102 Milton Rd, Portsmouth PO3 6AR
NOVEMBER
FRIDAY NIGHT SLIP STREAM - EVERY FRIDAY 7PM -8PM Jay Groovara Live Streaming on
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BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 7:30pm -11pm – Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Rose In June - 102 Milton Rd, Portsmouth PO3 6AR
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SEPTEMBER
Friday 29th October - PUNK DEMIC - Blow ME Management Presents: Punk Stains, What Now?, Panico Galactico, Jay Groovara Band
- Address: The Wickham Arms, 102 Bognor Rd, Chichester PO19 7TW
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Saturday 16th October - Gothamistic, Jay Groovara Band, Marinated In Sarcasm, Matt Clarke.
Address: The Rose In June - 102 Milton Rd, Portsmouth PO3 6AR
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Thursday 7th October - Weekender Offender Records presents:
Jay Groovara Band, Rabb - supporting Theo Defeatist - Address: The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms. 74 Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2SL
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AUGUST
Sunday 29th August - Weekender Offender Records presents:
Jay Groovara Band - supporting Dead Authors - Address: The Golden Eagle - 1 Delamere Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 0JA
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Saturday 14th August - Sheet Summer Music Festival, - Address: The Queens Head, Village St, Sheet, Petersfield GU32 2AH
GIGS 2019
DECEMBER
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY
Tel: 023 9282 1294
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Friday 20th December - Trinity Live Music Club, Albert Rd - £5 Entry
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NOVEMBER
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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Friday 29th PuNkWeST Fest: The Jay Groovara Band.
BUFFOS WAKE, RIOT 77, PANICO GALACTICO, Punk Stains. The Wickham Arms, Chichester 6:45pm Onwards
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Monday 18th November - Music Video screening 8 - 11pm
Sant Yago -12 Clarendon Rd, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EE
023 9217 9636
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Friday 15th November The Flash - Waterlooville Band Stand
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Sunday 10th November - Dark Fest 6-9:30pm - The Jay Groovara Band 9pm
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4th November: Trash Arts - Screening of Jay Groovara Zombies Video
Dark Fest Screening- A Taste Of Phobia
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OCTOBER
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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31st October : Halloween bash and Music Video Launch Night ! 6pm – 11pm
Rachels Revibe - North End
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Wednesday 30th October: BLACK BALLOON SESSIONS
Friday 4th October : THE FLASH - Radio Spot - 'Drive Time' With Chris Rogers: 4-6pm
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SEPTEMBER
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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Sunday 29th Sept MOUDLY FIG PRESENTS: Live Music - Jay Groovara - Concorde Club,
FREE ENTRY 7- 11PM - Stoneham Ln, Eastleigh SO50 9HQ
Phone: 023 8061 3989
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AUGUST
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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Sunday 11th August: MUSIC VIDEO SHOOT: - ZOMBIES REQUIRED ! 11-3pm
Groundlings Theatre 42 Kent Street, PO1 3BS . Portsmouth
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Wednesday 7th August: BLACK BALLOON SESSIONS
JULY
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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8 - 11pm - FREE ENRY
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Saturday 13th July: BLACK BALLOON SESSIONS
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JUNE
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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The Razorback Punk Fest - Hosted by Blow ME Management
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THE VOICE Audition. 11:30am - Wish us Luck !
Mayfield Hotel, Stratton St, London W1J 8CT
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MAY
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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Sunday 19th May BLACK BALLOON SESSIONS
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Friday 10th May: BLACK BALLOON SESSIONS
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Wednesday ,1st May: BLACK BALLOON SESSIONS - UPDATE: View gig here:
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APRIL
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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MARCH
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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March 29th THE FLASH - Radio Spot - 'Drive Time' With Chris Rogers: 4-6pm
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March 11th - TrashArts Presents Open Ya Mouth Open mic 8- 11pm
The Loft (Above the Kings Pub) 39 Albert Rd, Southsea
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8th March THE VOICE Audition. Jags 7pm
119 Elm Grove, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 1LW
023 9287 6088
FEBRUARY
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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February 11th - TrashArts Presents Open Ya Mouth Open mic 8- 11pm
The Loft (Above the Kings Pub) 39 Albert Rd, Southsea
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JANUARY
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm
Open Mic Hosted by The Jay Groovara Band.
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Monday 28 January: TrashArts Hosts: Alcuna Wilds 2019. ADV-£5 OTD £6.
The Jay Groovara Band. 8 PM. The Edge of the Wedge. Address: 147b Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW. Box Office: 023 9286 3911. Email: tickets@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk. Admin: 023 9229 3301.
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Monday 21st January: UNSIGNED UNDERGROUND: REPRISE OF THE WISE.
Portsmouth Guildhall. Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AB.
CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE - 0844 847 2362. boxoffice@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk
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GIGS 2018
DECEMBER
Tuesday 11 December: Nick Courtney Sessions. 10pm - Jags -119 Elm Grove, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 1LW - Free Entry
Wednesday 5th December: Shhhmokin Mic: Featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Emporium, 152-156 Elm Grove, Portsmouth PO5 1LR
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
NOVEMBER
Sunday 25th: Black Balloon Sessions 8pm : Acapulco: 56 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SJ Phone: 023 9282 6092 – Free Entry.
Monday 12th November: Trash Arts. 8pm Address: The Loft – (above the Kings pub) 39 Albert Road, PO5 2SE Southsea
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtX2giiKaOLNL3wi4zEIwQ
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
OCTOBER
Tuesday 30th October: Nick Courtney Sessions. 10:15pm - Jags -119 Elm Grove, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 1LW - Free Entry
Wednesday 17th October: Black Balloon Sessions 8pm : Acapulco: 56 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SJ Phone: 023 9282 6092 – Free Entry.
Wednesday 3rd October: Star & Crescent Magazine Book Launch. Featuring Jay Groovara, acoustic solo set. 8pm . Address: Eldon Building , University of Portsmouth, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 2DJ
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday 18th September: Nick Courtney Sessions. 9pm - Jags -119 Elm Grove, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 1LW - Free Entry
Saturday 15th September: Groundlings Theatre: “Jay Groovara Band”, supporting “Poke” and “The Great Imperial Yo-yo’s”. Address: 42 Kent St, Portsmouth PO1 3BS. Phone: 023 9273 7370. £15 Entry. Info@ groundlings.co.uk
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
AUGUST
Saturday 25th August: Victorious Music Festival. 2:40pm, RADWEB Stage Southsea Common, Portsmouth. TICKETS: www.victoriousfestival.co.uk
Saturday 25th August: Victorious Music Festival. 7pm, The Crooked Tea House.
Sunday 19th August: Black Balloon Sessions 8pm : Acapulco: 56 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SJ Phone: 023 9282 6092
Free Entry
Wednesday 15th August: WEDGEWOOD ROOMS SHOWCASE 2018. Free Entry. 7;30pm. The Edge of the Wedge. Address: 147b Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW. Box Office: 023 9286 3911. Email: tickets@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk. Admin: 023 9229 3301.
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Friday 3rd ,4th August, 7pm: Wickham folk Festival. The Crooked Tea House.
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Tuesday 2nd August : Nick Courtney Sessions. 9:15pm - Jags -119 Elm Grove, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 1LW - Free Entry
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
JULY
Sunday 15th July 7:30pm: Black Balloon Sessions : The 5th Hants, 74 Albert Rd, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2SL. Phone: 023 9282 2245
Wednesday 11th July: BANDAOKE! featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Golden Eagle. 1 Delamere Rd, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 0JA
Wednesday 4th July. 9:30pm: Black Balloon Sessions : Acapulco 56 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SJ Phone: 023 9282 6092
Free Entry
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
JUNE
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Southsea Castle - live event - available to download.
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Wednesday 26th June: Nick Courtney Sessions. 7:00pm - Jags -119 Elm Grove, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 1LW - Free Entry
Saturday 9th June: March Don’t hate Donate. 12-2pm –Charity gig for the homeless. Guildhall Square, Portsmouth.
Wednesday 6th June: BANDAOKE! featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Golden Eagle. 1 Delamere Rd, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 0JA
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
MAY
Sunday 27th May: Black Balloon Sessions : Acapulco 56 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SJ Phone: 023 9282 6092
Free Entry
25th May : Radio Slot : The Flash on Air, (Drive Time slot, 4-6pm, hosted by Chris Rogers)
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
APRIL
Wednesday 11 April, 9:30pm – Black Balloon Sessions : Acapulco 56 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SJ Phone: 023 9282 6092
Free Entry
Saturday 7th April : Veterans Charity Gig, 7pm – Black Balloon Sessions : Acapulco 56 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SJ Phone: 023 9282 6092
Free Entry
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
MARCH
Wednesday 28th March 9pm – Black Balloon Sessions : Acapulco 56 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SJ Phone: 023 9282 6092
Free Entry
Saturday 25th March Don’t hate Donate. 12-2pm –Charity gig for the homeless.
Guildhall Square, Portsmouth.
Tuesday 20th March : Nick Courtney Victorious Sessions. 9:30pm - Jags -119 Elm Grove, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 1LW
Free Entry
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
FEBRUARY
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
JANUARY
Sunday 21st Jan –5pm - Nick Courtney Sessions. Jags -119 Elm Grove, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 1LW
Free Entry
BROKEN MIC ! Every Thursday: 8-11pm – Open Mic featuring The Jay Groovara Band. Address: The Apsley House - 13 Auckland Road West, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NY Tel: 023 9282 1294
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GIGS 2023