Category Archives: Local music

GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Groove Bands rock the House

Join Groove Merchants at ‘Rock The House’ @ The Art House on Thursday 11 May 2023 from 6.30pm, watch some incredible young musicians represent their city and play a whole host of timeless rock and pop music from the likes of Fleetwood … Continue reading

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Will wary gig goers be Suede by this post? Who knows!

Sorry about the Dad joke, I couldn’t help myself – Jani here 🙂 31 years ago, on 11 June 1992, if you’d taken a chance on an upcoming band, you’d have been up close and personal with a little band … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Mary Jane + Hedgehogs

We are delighted to welcome Southampton band Mary Jane back to The Art House for the first time since the ‘before times’. Saturday 13 May, doors 7.30pm / starts 8pm High-energy prog/folk/rock band, Mary Jane have been going for almost … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Sorry to hear you’re a bassist II

Touching Bass with Steve Lawson, Grant Sharkey, Rick Foot, Paul Armfield, and Alex Tiniuc helping us raise money for our Community Pantry Book here

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GIG UPDATE – Pip Summers & Kristianne Drake to support Greg Rekus & Chloe Hawes

Local acts Pip Summers and Kristianne Drake will be joining touring musicians Greg Rekus and Chloe Hawes (Manchester) on Thursday 30 March at The Art House. Greg Rekus – Riot Folk Punker – is on his ‘Death and Taxes’ tour, … Continue reading

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What’s on – March 2023

You have a packed month of events to choose from this March! Come and enjoy local music, touring performers, poetry, storytelling and cabaret. It’s also time for Southampton Seed Swap Thursday 2 MarchDrag n Drop, written & performed by Ri … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Jon Hart & Rob Clamp Fri 9.6.23

This is going to be a good one! First release tickets now on sale (limited number) – book early and save. Find out more and book here JON HART Jon Hart is an award-winning fingerstyle singer-songwriter who creates an electrifying one-man … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT – Moving Voices special for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Moving Voices returns on Friday 31 March with a special event for Transgender Day of Visibility with three guest performers as well as an open mic. Moving Voices is Southampton’s longest running open mic, for poetry, song, storytelling and all … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT Fragile Lucy & Friends Sat 18/3/23

BOOK NOW We’re happy to announce another great night of local music with our very own Fragile Lucy and friends! Featuring: Anita Foxall, Alex Tiniuc, Cat Elliott, Hummingbird Sings AND Fragile Lucy join us for an evening of music and … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Charlie Smith & friends pantry fundraiser

Local musicians kindly giving of their time and talent to raise funds for The Art House Community Pantry. All proceeds after booking fees will go directly to support this project. Pay-as-you-feel tickets. Charlie SmithArt House regular, acoustic grunge. Bo GallowsWaifaring … Continue reading

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