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Memories Of 1970s Rock Band Unicorn Whose Founder Members Came from Send And Ockham

By David Rose Fans of rock music from the 1970s may remember Unicorn, a local band, that made some great albums, but unfortunately never had the fame they justly deserved.…

Young Artists Concert To Display Dazzling Musical Talent

Young Artists Concert To Display Dazzling Musical Talent

The fire and passion of youth will make Guildford Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of 2018 a display of dazzling musical talent from all over the world. The GSO Young Artists…

Amazing Night In 1964 When Steve Winwood Played Guildford Civic Hall

The year was 1964. The guy behind the microphone was virtually unknown at that stage. But for former journalist Dave Reading it was one of the musical highlights of his…

Jazz All Over Guildford This Coming Weekend

This weekend sees the Guildford Jazz Festival (October 20 to 22) hitting some high musical notes across town. Highlights include the Simon Spillett Quartet who are playing at the Keep pub…

GURC Music Society Latest Programme Available

Sponsored article The Guildford United Reformed Church Music Society was founded some 25 years ago to encourage the love of serious music especially among young people. It has an exciting…

Band Of The Royal Marines Return To G Live

Band Of The Royal Marines Return To G Live

The band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will perform at Guildford’s G Live on Wednesday, October 18 to raise funds for seafarers in need. Seafarers UK, the leading maritime charity,…

Guildford Politician Returns To His Rock Music Roots

Guildford Labour Party’s parliamentary candidate in this year’s general election, Howard Smith, has met up with members of the band he once played drums in – the Vapors. Hailing from…

Spectacular Carmina Burana In Guildford Cathedral

Sponsored article Carmina Burana will be performed in the Guildford Cathedral on Saturday, August 19 at 7:30pm, together with Edward Elgar’s The Music Makers. The spectacular event will be staged…

Story Behind A Classic Jimi Hendrix Song And A Young Music Fan’s Obsession With It

Former Guildford journalist Dave Reading looks at the complex background to a song that became a rock ’n’ roll legend The oddly-named Cafe Wha? in the heart of Greenwich Village,…

See And Hear Some Of Guildford In The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years At The Keep Pub, Monday, July 24

Join local musicians and authors Mick Douglas and David Rose, plus guitarist Johnny Kelly, at the Keep pub in Castle Street on Monday July 24, from 7.30pm for an interesting…