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Milestones In Rock ‘n’ Roll History: The Psychedelic Influence

In his latest feature on Milestones in Rock’n’Roll history, Dave Reading looks at the immense influence that psychedelic substances had on our culture and on the development of music. In…

Appeal To Find Man’s Dad, Possible Link To A Guildford Record Shop

By David Reading It began with an email that arrived out of the blue. The sender hoped I could solve a mystery that had troubled him for most of his…

Did You See Punk Band The Clash At Guildford Civic Hall in 1977?

A music fan and freelance writer who grew up in Shalford wants to hear from people who went to punk band the Clash’s gig at Guildford Civic Hall on May…

Notice: Saturday’s Concert To Showcase Young Musical Talent

Five gifted young musicians beat off stiff competition from more than 20 competitors in the Guildford Symphony Orchestra’s (GSO) Jellinek Competition. It means they have won a chance to perform…

Milestones In Rock ‘n’ Roll History: Bo Diddley

Bowie, the Smiths, the Who, the Clash…and many more. They all adopted the trademark rhythm made famous by a guitarist baptised as Ellas Otha Bates, known to the world Bo…

Guildford Opera Company: Verdi’s A Masked Ball At The Electric Theatre

The award winning Guildford Opera Company is staging Giuseppe Verdi’s A Masked Ball at the Electric Theatre on November 21, 23 and 24. The opera is set in post-1900 Europe, a period…

University’s Orchestra Day Brings Together Local Musicians

By Amina Sahbegovic Musicians from across Surrey along with university students strengthened local community links during the University of Surrey’s third “Orchestra Day”, on September 30 (2018). Children and teachers…

Girls Are Set To Rock The Electric Theatre

Rockin’ girl power comes to the Electric Theatre in Guildford on Saturday, October 6 with duo Never The Bride and special guest Gemma Dorsett. Born and raised in Surrey, Gemma…

Milestones In Rock ‘n’ Roll History: Rumble By Link Wray

In our series of feature articles on Milestones in Rock ‘n’ Roll History, Dave Reading features a little-known instrumental number that proved to be a blueprint for heavy metal  Sometimes…

‘Remember The Fallen’ Concert At G Live

The South of England Festival Chorus will perform a ‘Remember the Fallen’ concert at G Live in Guildford on Thursday, August 16 at 7.30pm. It is intended to be an early acknowledgement of…