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at The Flowing Spring
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GET ALL YOUR TICKETS IN ONE PLACE
All events that require a ticket purchase are now listed in our Flowing Spring Ticket Store, so you can buy them all in one place.
WATCH PAST GIGS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Whilst you're here, take a look at our Flowing Spring Gigs YouTube Channel which has a growing number of live videos we've filmed and produced
We've been treated to a wonderful variety of musical acts through our Slightly Plugged Nights which take place on the last Friday of each month.
It's a chance for acoustic acts (from soloists up to quartets) to perform mic'd up.
Some Slightly Plugged Nights take place on the Smaller Stage in the marquee, others in our cosy bar.
This month it will take place in the bar.
If you wish to play at future Slightly Plugged Nights which happen on the last Friday of the month, please email Nick with your details.
Original songs. Top tunes. Melodies. Harmonies. Reading's Rocket Kings released their second album ‘Paving the Way' in 2023 to glowing reviews. They'll put a smile on your face! This is the sound of 'ukepop' and they're bringing it here to The Smaller Stage! Look at these reviews:
Videos from the singles from the recent album:
Rocket Kings - Paving the Way - YouTube
Rocket Kings - She's Going to Mars - YouTube
Rocket Kings - The Yellow Bird of Fortune - YouTube
Our Unplugged Nights started off in Quirky Corner in early 2014. Their popularity soon outgrew Quirky Corner and we've been holding these acoustic evenings every month since then.
Our Unplugged Nights work like this: you can come along and perform solo, as a duo or trio, with or without a musical instrument, as long you don't plug in!
Everyone is welcome to come and watch and listen too.
In the cooler months we hold our Unplugged Night in the bar and in the warmer summer evenings we hold it in our Star Marquee in the garden, aided by a couple of ambient mics.
If you wish to eat here, please book a table by calling us.
In the cooler months (September to March), we also hold Slightly Plugged Nights for those acoustic musicians who'd like a bit of amplification and the chance to perform on stage.
Our Classic Cars and Bikes Meet continues, now in its eighth year.
The format is simple: just turn up in your prized 2, 3 or 4-wheeler and show it off in our grounds to the many admiring petrolheads. We have plenty of space with the car park and bottom lawn.
We have tea, coffee and other refreshments available from the bar plus bacon rolls.
You don't have to bring a classic car or bike. You're welcome to come along just to take a look round with a cuppa and have a good old natter.
Doors open at 9:30am.
Entry is completely free and you don't have to register unless you are a club intending to bring a whole host of cars.
If you are a club, we are happy to arrange a separate lunch or evening meet for you and your members where you can have a drink and a meal if you wish. Give us a call and we'll make it work for you.
The Magical Mystery Four, as you'd expect, is a Beatles covers band based in Reading. They have been together for 6 years. Whilst they do not attempt to look like the Beatles, nor impersonate them, they do play authentic renditions of the Fab Four's more rocking numbers, with particular care to replicate the vocal harmonies of the group. The band uses some authentic instruments and even wear some Beatley clothes.
The Magical Mystery Four receive rave reviews wherever they play, whether pubs, clubs, weddings or festivals. So, for a night of Beatles indulgence, grab your tickets now!
Quadrophonia performs adrenalin-fuelled rock'n'roll capturing a magical point in time when The Who were the greatest rock'n'roll band on earth! Their sets take you through a nostalgic rollercoaster of the band's catalogue up to the final days of Keith Moon, with both authentic stage wear and backline.
Sing-along-a-Nick returns for the trio's biggest show of the year with an extravaganza of cheesey tunes from the past six decades - songs to get you warbling at the top of your voices!
As ever, the show will include gadgets, costumes, wit, gags, audience interaction and bags of silliness. It's more than just a gig: it's a uniquely feel-good experience!
Nick is on piano and leading the singing, Mister Minch on double bass and Bradley on drums.
Last summer's show played out to a packed garden of happy, jolly people enjoying humour, music (and the odd drink) like no other.
We're honoured to have BoxSet here to do a set of their wonderful interpretations of classic songs on guitar and accordion - and the duo will be joining the Sing-along-a-Nick band on stage in their second set! It's going to be great!
It's free entry and you'd be mad not to come along (and you're pretty mad if you do). Please do register with us so we know numbers in advance. Just send us an email.
Our Classic Cars and Bikes Meet continues on the second Sunday of the month throughout the summer.
The format is simple: just turn up in your prized 2, 3 or 4-wheeler and show it off in our grounds to the many admiring petrolheads. We have plenty of space with the car park and bottom lawn.
We have tea, coffee and other refreshments available from the bar plus bacon rolls.
You don't have to bring a classic car or bike. You're welcome to come along just to take a look round with a cuppa and have a good old natter.
Doors open at 9:30am.
Entry is completely free and you don't have to register unless you are a club intending to bring a whole host of cars.
If you are a club, we are happy to arrange a separate lunch or evening meet for you and your members where you can have a drink and a meal if you wish. Give us a call and we'll make it work for you.
For the real, authentic Rolling Stones live experience, you can’t do better than The Rolling Clones! They’ve been performing since 1997, bringing the fun and the attitude of the Stones’ live gigs for over 25 years. They perform in all venues and for all kinds, and are proud of the reputation they’ve earned as the best live Rolling Stones tribute band working today! The band is based in Essex but, just like the Stones themselves, have been touring internationally for decades.
We welcome back this excellent 11-piece band to The Flowing Spring for their annual Summer Soulstice concert, performing a wonderfully eclectic selection of soul and funk music, just as they did over 40 years ago! Last summer's gig here was a party, with so many faces from the area coming along to celebrate and enjoy the great music, company and music.
With four singers, three in the brass section, two keyboardists, guitar, bass and drums (and maybe a special guest), this band pumps out top quality, soul tracks to get everyone dancing and singing in the garden.
Not to be missed!
Ultimate Elton and the Rocket Band return to our Rose Stage for their third successive year. They are so, so good. Paul Bacon (Elton) is just incredible: his voice, his mannerisms, his clothing... everything is Elton. His five-piece band are top, top musicians, performing entirely live and hitting you with hit after hit. This is Elton at his very best. They tour Europe all year round so we're so delighted to have them back here.
We always get a bumper crowd for this gig, so get your tickets fast!
Fleetwood Mad appeared here on the Rose Stage for the first time last year and they went down an absolute storm.
Performing all the hits, and more, this Midlands act take you on a 2-hour theatrical journey exploring the magic of Fleetwood Mac including a flashback to the Peter Green era.
Our Classic Cars and Bikes Meet continues on the second Sunday of the month throughout the summer.
The format is simple: just turn up in your prized 2, 3 or 4-wheeler and show it off in our grounds to the many admiring petrolheads. We have plenty of space with the car park and bottom lawn.
We have tea, coffee and other refreshments available from the bar plus bacon rolls.
You don't have to bring a classic car or bike. You're welcome to come along just to take a look round with a cuppa and have a good old natter.
Doors open at 9:30am.
Entry is completely free and you don't have to register unless you are a club intending to bring a whole host of cars.
If you are a club, we are happy to arrange a separate lunch or evening meet for you and your members where you can have a drink and a meal if you wish. Give us a call and we'll make it work for you.
BACK FOR THE FOURTH TIME BY POPULAR DEMAND!
CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin is Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, paying homage to the world's most influential and succesful rock band ever! This show features an incredible recreation of Led Zeppelin in their prime, featuring amazing replica costumes and instruments that will take you back to the early 70's.
Featuring all the classic Led Zeppelin songs such as Whole Lotta Love, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll, Black Dog, as well as Led Zeppelin live rarities such as When the Levee Breaks, Ramble On, Wanton Song and more, CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin have got it all covered. The band can also perform a wide variety of Led Zeppelin's acoustic songs such as Going to California, That's the Way, Tangerine and much, much more. This Led Zeppelin tribute show takes its inspiration from the studio recordings, as well as live recordings to bring you the best of all facets of Led Zeppelin.
Formed by four musicians with a love and dedication to the music of Led Zeppelin, this is no parody or ego trip, just an honest and true representation of the music of the greatest rock band ever, performed live on stage with no tricks, backing tracks or safety net!
If you fancy a good boogie in the garden to some great 80s funkiness, the music of the UK’s number one Level 42 tribute will satisfy your craving!
Never 42 is the expression of the band's combined passion for the musicianship of Mark King and Mike Lindup and the upbeat jazz funk sound that is Level 42 with an uncanny accuracy. It has earned them the reputation as the UK’s leading Level 42 Tribute Band.
Expect to hear the favourites, Livin it up (The Sun Goes Down), Lessons In Love, Something About You, Starchild, The Chinese Way, Hot Water… and many more!
Enjoy the show!
Our Classic Cars and Bikes Meet continues on the second Sunday of the month throughout the summer.
The format is simple: just turn up in your prized 2, 3 or 4-wheeler and show it off in our grounds to the many admiring petrolheads. We have plenty of space with the car park and bottom lawn.
We have tea, coffee and other refreshments available from the bar plus bacon rolls.
You don't have to bring a classic car or bike. You're welcome to come along just to take a look round with a cuppa and have a good old natter.
Doors open at 9:30am.
Entry is completely free and you don't have to register unless you are a club intending to bring a whole host of cars.
If you are a club, we are happy to arrange a separate lunch or evening meet for you and your members where you can have a drink and a meal if you wish. Give us a call and we'll make it work for you.
"Close your eyes and David Bowie is in the room."
We welcome back our good friends, Moonage, who are packing out venues across the UK performing the best of David Bowie's music. If you've not seen them yet, you're in for such a treat. If you have seen them, you'll want to come back for more. They're simply so good.
Moonage, the Best Of Bowie Tribute Band, comprises seven excellent musicians, each with decades of experience. It is their collective talents and passion for great music that makes Moonage one of the best live tribute acts around and the most exciting and genuine Bowie tribute band out there.
The band performs David Bowie's material from across three decades, selecting some of the best album tracks as well as those all-important, classic hits.
Line-up:
Andrew - Lead vocals and acoustic guitar
Paul - Guitars
Ollie - Keyboards
Ian - Bass guitar
Rob - Drums
Jono - Saxophone
Becky - Backing vocals
Our Classic Cars and Bikes Meet continues on the second Sunday of the month up to October, so this is the penultimate meet of the year.
The format is simple: just turn up in your prized 2, 3 or 4-wheeler and show it off in our grounds to the many admiring petrolheads. We have plenty of space with the car park and bottom lawn.
We have tea, coffee and other refreshments available from the bar plus bacon rolls.
You don't have to bring a classic car or bike. You're welcome to come along just to take a look round with a cuppa and have a good old natter.
Doors open at 9:30am.
Entry is completely free and you don't have to register unless you are a club intending to bring a whole host of cars.
If you are a club, we are happy to arrange a separate lunch or evening meet for you and your members where you can have a drink and a meal if you wish. Give us a call and we'll make it work for you.
This will be our third Hats Off Party in the garden, this one celebrating the talents of songwriters by having a whole day dedicated to their music.
From 1pm till late we will be entertained by up to 10 musical acts, some new to the big stage, others more established, some solo, some larger bands, but all performing their own material.
We love hosting originals bands and we hope, with the prospect of a whole day to indulge in a wide range of musical styles from the writers, we'll get a bumper crowd in and show massive support for these artists.
We will be listing the bands here along with timings as soon as the list is finalised.
We'll have an outside bar, a food tent and our annual Hats Off contest. The challenge for this year's hats is to make them relating to music or musical instruments. We'll have our Hats on the Hatwalk parade and judge the winning creation!
MORE DATES COMING SOON!
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The Flowing Spring, Henley Road, Playhatch, Reading, Oxfordshire RG4 9RB
