What follows is a list of gigs, with images of tickets, adverts and flyers where possible, either at GU postcode venues or featuring bands, listed in bold if we have an image, we like to claim are part of the Woking/GU Soundscene in 1963:
February 5
Odeon, Guildford: Brian Hyland w/ Little Eva, The Brook Brothers, The Chariots, Johnny Temple, and Rhythm & Blues Quintet plus One
February 9
Agincourt, Camberley: The Mark Leeman Five w/ The Classics
February 10
Agincourt, Camberley: Barrie James & The Strangers w/ Gary & Lee Brother
February 16
Ricky Tick, Village Hall, Merrow: Hogsnort Rupert and his Band w/ John Ford Combo, and Mick Wayne and his Band
February 18
Odeon, Guildford: Joe Brown w/ Susan Maughan, The Tornados, Eden Kane, Shane Fenton & The Fentones, Jess Conrad, Rolf Harris, Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers, Daryl Quist, Peter Lodge, Mike & Tony Nevitt, and The Diggeroos
February 20
Cellar Bar, Kingston: The Stormsville Shakers
March 8
Cellar Bar, Kingston: The Stormsville Shakers
March 11
Capital, Cardiff: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 12
Gaumont, Worcester: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 13
Hippodrome, Brighton: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 14
Cellar Club, Kingston: The Barron Knights w/ Nashville Teens
Granada, Harlow: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
BBC’s Top Of The Pops, Royal Albert Hall, London: Helen Shapiro, Danny Williams, Craig Douglas, Mark Wynter, Clinton Ford, Vince Hill, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, The Brook Brothers, Acker Bilk & His Pramount Jazz Band, Maureen Evans, Russ Sainty, Kenny Ball’s Jazzmen, The Karl Denver Trio, Bob Miller & The Millermen, and David Ede & The Rabin Band
March 15
Granada, Woolwich: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 16
Ricky Tick, Village Hall, Merrow: Hogsnort Rupert and his Band w/ Group 3 + 1, and Mick Wayne and Ork.
Granada, Walthamstow: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 17
City Hall, Newcastle: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 18
City Hall, Sheffield: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 19
Odeon, Liverpool: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 20
Town Hall, Birmingham: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 21
Cellar Bar, Kingston: The Stormsville Shakers
Colston Hall, Bristol: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 22
Granada, Kingston: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 23
Adelphi, Slough: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 24
Coventry Theatre, Coventry: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
Record Star Show, Empire Pool, Wembley: Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen, Brook Brothers, Alma Cogan, Carol Deene, Adam Faith & The Roulettes, Julie Grant, Des Lane, Mike Sarne, Helen Shapiro, Marty Wilde, Danny Williams, and Mark Wynter
March 25
Guildhall, Portsmouth: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 26
Kings Hall, Belfast: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 29
Odeon, Manchester: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 30
Winter Gardens, Bournemouth: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
March 31
Granada, Tooting: Brenda Lee w/ Mike Berry & The Outlaws or Bert Weedon, Tony Sheridan, The Bachelors, Steve Perry, and Sounds Incorporated
April 1
Empire, Newcastle: Joe Brown & His Bruvvers, Mark Wynter, Julie Grant, Toni & Margo, Des Lane, Jody & Holly, Al Paige, and Habbin & Day
April 10
Town Hall, Farnborough: Chris Montez w/ The Eagles
April 12
Cellar Bar, Kingston: The Stormsville Shakers
April 13
Agincourt, Camberley: The Mark Leeman Five w/ The Mike Jones Combo
April 14
Agincourt, Camberley: Kenny Lynch w/ The Nite Riders, and Daniel Boone & The Renegades
April 15
Agincourt, Camberley: Nick Troy & The Trojans w/ The Saxons
Ricky Tick, Plaza, Guildford: Rolling Stones w/ Chris Farlow
April 19
Village Hall, Chobham: The Dominoes w/ Conchords
April 21
NME Poll Winners Concert, Empire Pool, Wembley: The Beatles, The Brook Brothers, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Frank Ifield, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Joe Brown & The Bruvvers, Joe Loss & His Band, Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen, Mark Wynter, Mike Berry, and The Springfields (afternoon concert)
Granada, Dartford: Joe Brown, Marty Wilde & The Wildcats, Mark Wynter, Rolf Harris & The Diggeroos, Duffy Power, and Julie Grant
April 22
Granada, Shrewsbury: Joe Brown, Marty Wilde & The Wildcats, Mark Wynter, Rolf Harris & The Diggeroos, Duffy Power, and Julie Grant
April 23
Granada, Kettering: Joe Brown, Marty Wilde & The Wildcats, Mark Wynter, Rolf Harris & The Diggeroos, Duffy Power, and Julie Grant
April 24
Granada, Maidstone: Joe Brown, Marty Wilde & The Wildcats, Mark Wynter, Rolf Harris & The Diggeroos, Duffy Power, and Julie Grant
April 25
Granada, East Ham: Joe Brown, Marty Wilde & The Wildcats, Mark Wynter, Rolf Harris & The Diggeroos, Duffy Power, and Julie Grant
April 26
Granada, Harrow: Joe Brown, Marty Wilde & The Wildcats, Mark Wynter, Rolf Harris & The Diggeroos, Duffy Power, and Julie Grant
April 27
Adelphi, Slough: Joe Brown, Marty Wilde & The Wildcats, Mark Wynter, Rolf Harris & The Diggeroos, Duffy Power, and Julie Grant
April 28
Essoldo, Brighton: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
April 29
Gaumont, Ipswich: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
April 30
Gaumont, Rochester: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 1
Odeon, Southend: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s, Grazina Frame & The Hi-Fi’s, and The X-L Five
May 2
Essoldo, Tunbridge Wells: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 3
Odeon, Romford: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 4
Guildhall, Portsmouth: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 5
Gaumont, Watford: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 6
Hippodrome, Birmingham: Karl Denver Trio, Mark Wynter, Mike Preston, Des Lane, Al Paige, Toni & Margo, Jody & Holly, and Habbin & Day
Odeon, Cheltenham: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 7
Capital, Cardiff: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 8
Gaumont, Wolverhampton: John Leyton w/ Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 9
Regal, Wakefield: John Leyton w/ The Four Seasons & The Innocents, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 10
Odeon, Manchester: John Leyton w/ The Four Seasons & The Innocents, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 11
Opera House, Blackpool: John Leyton w/ The Four Seasons & The Innocents, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 12
Empire, Liverpool: John Leyton w/ The Four Seasons & The Innocents, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 13
Theatre Royal, Nottingham: Karl Denver Trio, Mark Wynter, Julie Grant, Toni & Margo, Jody & Holly, Mike Preston, and Harbin & Day
Gaumont, Bradford: John Leyton w/ The Four Seasons & The Innocents, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 14
Gaumont, Derby: John Leyton w/ The Four Seasons & The Innocents, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 15
Granada, Greenford: John Leyton w/ The Four Seasons & The Innocents, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 16
Theatre Royal, Norwich: John Leyton w/ The Four Seasons & The Innocents, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 17
Granada, Edmonton: John Leyton w/ The Four Seasons & The Innocents, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
May 18
Winter Gardens, Bournemouth: John Leyton w/ The Four Seasons & The Innocents, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Billie Davis, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Duffy Power & The Hi-Fi’s, Billy Doyle & The Hi-Fi’s, Don Spencer, Bick Ford & The Hi-Fi’s and The X-L Five
Village Hall, Merrow: Ricky Clayton & The Rythmics
May 20
Empire, Newcastle: Karl Denver Trio, Mark Wynter, Vince Eager, Anita Harris, Gridneffs, and Alan Field
May 31
Ricky Tick, Wooden Bridge, Guildford: Alexis Korners (Blues Inc.) featuring Ronnie Jones
Royal Albert Hall, London: Billy Fury w/ The Tornados, Freddie & The Dreamers, Daryl Quist, The Ramblers, The Jaywalkers, Heinz Burt & The Saints, Mark Wynter, Shane Fenton & The Fentones, Jan Burnette & The Bruisers, and Johnny Tempest & The Angels
June 7
Ricky Tick, Wooden Bridge, Guildford: Rolling Stones
June 14
Ricky Tick, Wooden Bridge, Guildford: Cyril Davies All Stars w/ Long John Baldry
Windmill Theatre, Great Yarmouth: Joe Brown & The Bruvvers w/ Mark Wynter, Rolf Harris, The Tornados, The Off-Keys, and Jody & Holly.
June 21
Odeon, Guildford: The Beatles w/ Lance Fortune, Jimmy Crawford, The Messengers, The Vampires, Rocking Henri, The Hayseeds, and The Vikings with Michael London
July 2
Cellar Bar, Kingston: The Stormsville Shakers
July 5
Town Hall, Farnborough: The Micky Kennedy Band
Ricky Tick, Wooden Bridge, Guildford: Cyril Davies All Stars w/ Long John Baldry
July 6
Ricky Tick, St. John’s Ambulance Hall, Reading: Hogsnort Rupert and his R&B Band
July 12
Ricky Tick, Wooden Bridge, Guildford: Graham Bond Quartet
July 14
Odeon, Southend: Gene Vincent w/ Heinz Burt, Mike Berry & The Innocents, Bille Davis, The Brook Brothers, The Bachelors, Sounds Incorporated, The Outlaws, The Saints, The Roof Raisers, and Tony Allen
July 19
Ricky Tick, Wooden Bridge, Guildford: Rolling Stones
July 26
Ricky Tick, Wooden Bridge, Guildford: Cyril Davis and his Allstars w/ Long John Baldry
August 2
Ricky Tick, Wooden Bridge, Guildford: Rolling Stones
August 4
Opera House, Blackpool: Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen w/ Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, Mark Wynter, Susan Maughan, and Bob Miller & The Millermen
August 9
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: John Mayalls Blues Breakers
August 10
Cellar Bar, Kingston: The Stormsville Shakers
August 11
Winter Gardens, Bournemouth: Jet Harris & Tony Meehan w/ The Springfields, Mark Wynter, Jan & Kelly, The Hollies, and The Eric Delaney Band
August 12
Atalanta Ballroom, Woking: Mal Ryder and The Spirits
August 15
Wooden Bridge, Guildford: Mike Cotton Jazzmen
August 16
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: Cyril Davis and his Allstars w/ Long John Baldry
August 18
New Central Ballroom, Aldershot: Tony Rivers & The Castaways w/ The Stormers
August 19
Atalanta Ballroom, Woking: The Rolling Stones
August 23
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: Rolling Stones (no show)
August 26
Atalanta Ballroom, Woking: Rockin’ Henri and The Hayseeds
August 29
Cellar Bar, Kingston: The Stormsville Shakers
Wooden Bridge, Guildford: Alan Elsdon Jazz Band with Mick Emery
August 30
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Guildford: Cyril Davis and his Allstars w/ Long John Baldry
September 2
Atalanta Ballroom, Woking: Duke D’mond and The Barron Knights
September 6
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: John Mayall’s Blues Breakers
September 13
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: Jimmy Powell & The Dimensions
September 15
Opera House, Blackpool: Vera Lynne w/ Mark Wynter, The Springfields, and Bob Miller & The Millermen
September 20
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: John Mayall’s Blues Breakers
September 21
Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead: Phill and the Stormsville Shakers w/ Echolettes
September 29
Agincourt Ballroom, Camberley: Tommy Bruce and The Bruisers w/ Daniel Boone and The Renegades
October 4
Odeon, Guildford: Everly Brothers w/ Bo Diddley, Rolling Stones, Bob Bain, The Flintstones, Julie Grant and Mickie Most
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: Cyril Davis and his Allstars w/ Long John Baldry
October 10
?, Guildford: Dee Dee Sharp w/ Johnny Kidd and Heinz
October 11
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: Jimmy Powell & The Dimensions
October 12
Cellar Bar, Kingston: The Stormsville Shakers
October 16
Town Hall, Farnborough: Tommy Roe w/ Freddie & The Dreamers, The Searchers, Ian Crawford & The Boomerangs, and Rob Charles Combo
October 18
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: Hogsnort Rupert’s Soul Builders w/ Mel Turner
Odeon, Guildford: Frankie Vaughan & The V Group, Dorothy Baker, Gordon Peters, and The Jeridale Three
October 19
Agincourt Ballroom, Camberley: Mark Leeman Five w/ Johnny Duncan, and Kerry Rapid & The Seltones
October 30
Rex, Haslemere: Dee Dee Sharp w/ Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, Heinz, Joe Brown, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Vince Eager, Big Three, Lee Curtis & The All Star, and Caravelles
November 2
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: Cyril Davies All stars w/ Long John Baldry
November 4
Rock & Twist Dance, Civic Hall, Guildford: Phil and The Stormsville Shakers w/ The Original Dominos, The Condors, and The Age Beaters
November 6
Town Hall, Farnbourough: Johnny Burnette w/ The Rebounds
November 11
Rock & Twist Dance, Civic Hall, Guildford: The Raiders with Terry Shane w/ The Age Beaters
November 15
R&B Guildford, Memorial Village Hall, Worplesdon: Stormsville Shakers
November 18
Rock & Twist Dance, Civic Hall, Guildford: The Condors w/ The Age Beaters
November 19
Civic Hall, Guildford: Robb Storme and the Whispers
November 25
Rock & Twist Dance, Civic Hall, Guildford: The Original Dominoes w/ The Age Beaters
November 26
Civic Hall, Guildford: Ray Pilgrim and the Minute Men
November 29
Odeon, Guildford: Billy Fury w/ The Tornados, Karl Denver Trio, Dickie Pride, Daryl Quist, Larry Burns, and The Ramblers (Larry Parnes Package Tour)
December 2
Rock & Twist Dance, Civic Hall, Guildford: The Transatlantics w/ The Age Beaters
December 3
Civic Hall, Guildford: Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers
December 6
Lido Ballroom, Winchester: Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders w/ Daniel Boone and The Renegades
December 7
Village Hall, Churt: The Stormsville Shakers
December 10
Civic Hall, Guildford: Johnny Kidd and the Pirates
December 14
Drill Hall, Camberley: Mark Leeman Five w/ The Bumblies
December 15
Drill Hall, Camberley: The Federals w/ The Dynamos
Civic Hall, Guildford: The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Graham Bond Organisation, Carter-Lewis and The Southerners, and Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames
December 28
Cellar Bar, Kingston: The Stormsville Shakers
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