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, we like to claim are part of the Woking/GU Soundscene in 1977:

January 2
Roundhouse, London: Pink Fairies w/ The Stranglers, Little Bob Story, and The Gorillas

2 January 1977. Source: Henry Menicol‎ via Keep It Out Of Sight

January 20
Gaumont, Ipswich: Genesis
Red Deer, South Croydon: The Stranglers

Ad from Melody Maker of 22 January 1977

January 21
De Montfort Hall, Leicester: Genesis
The Star, Guildford: Sean Cannon

January 22
The Marquee, London: Bearded Lady w/ The Jam
De Montford Hall, Leicester: Genesis

January 23
Hippodrome, Bristol: Genesis
Toby Jug, Tolworth: The Stranglers

January 25
The 100 Club, London: Roogalator w/ The Jam

January 30
Rainbow Theatre, London: Climax Blues Band w/ The Stranglers

Ad from Melody Maker of 22 January 1977

February 3
University of Surrey, Guildford: Osibisa / John Miles

February 5
Crawley College, Crawley: Little Bob Story w/ The Jam

5 February 1977: The Jam supported Little Bob Story at Crawley College
The Up + Coming No.1 fanzine lists the up and coming gigs for February 1977, including The Jam.

February 7
Nashville, London: The Jam

February 9
Centre Halls, Woking: The Stranglers

February 11
Village Hall, Cranleigh: Eric Clapton
Technical College, Basingstoke: Strider w/ House

11 February 1977: Strider with House. Image courtesy of Raz Razzle

February 18
Crawley College, Crawley: The Stranglers

February 19
The Hunt Hotel, Leighton Buzzard: The Jam

19 February 1977: Handbill for The Jam at The Hunt Hotel, Leighton Buzzard. Source: www.tracks.co.uk

February 21
Nashville, London: The Jam

February 24
The Roxy, London: The Jam w/ Rejects

24 February 1977: The Jam are listed on the Roxy Club’s February date sheet.

February 29
The Roxy, London: The Stranglers

March 3
Huddersfield Polytechnic, Huddersfield: The Stranglers w/ The Vibrators

March 4
University of Surrey, Guildford: Procol Harum
Lafayette, Wolverhampton: The Stranglers w/ George Hatcher Band

March 5
City of Leicester Polytechnic, Leicester: The Jam
Electric Circus, Mancgester: The Stranglers

March 6
Tow Bar Inn, Eggremont: The Stranglers

March 7
Town Hall, Hawick: The Stranglers

March 8
Barbarellas, Birmingham: The Stranglers

March 9
Red Cow, London: The Jam
Unity Hall, Wakefield: The Stranglers
Guild Hall, Portsmouth: Graham Parker & The Rumour

March 11
University of Surrey, Guildford: Roy Harper

March 22
Roxy Club, Covent Garden: The Jam w/ The Rejects

March 29
Roxy Club, Covent Garden: The Stranglers

April 17
The Roundhouse, London: The Stranglers w/ Cherry Vanilla, and The Jam

April 19
Marquee, London: Remus Down Boulevard w/ Jackie Lynton

April 1977 Marquee Club concert handbill. Source: www.tracks.co.uk

April 23
University of Surrey, Guildford: Roy Harper and Chips w/ Black Sheep
Marquee, London: The Jam w/ The Stukas
Queen of Heaven Church Hall, Frimley: Straightshooter

23 April 1977: Straightshooter played at Queen of Heaven Church Hall, Frimley. Source: Dominic O’Riley via Farnborough (Hants) Nostalgia

April 25
Palais des Glaces, Paris: Tyla Gang w/ The Stranglers

May 1
Civic Hall, Guildford: The Clash w/ The Jam, The Buzzcocks, Subway Sect, The Stile and The Prefects

May 6
University of Surrey, Guildford: Richard & Lind Thompson w/ Richard Digance

May 7
University of Surrey, Guildford: Jasmine Pie (Surrey heat of Melody Maker’s Rock/Folk Contest 1977)

May 9
The Rainbow Theatre, London: The Clash w/ The Jam, The Buzzcocks, Subway Sect, and The Prefects

May 12
Nags Head, High Wycombe: The Jam w/ Wire

May 18
Civic Hall, Guildford: Judas Priest

May 19
University of Surrey, Guildford: John Mayall Band

May 21
City Hall, St. Albans: The Clash, w/ The Jam, The Buzzcocks and Slits

21 May 1977: The Jam supported The Clash, along with The Buzzcocks and Slits at City Hall, St. Albans.
Source: Rock Candy Magazine

May 22
City Hall, Glasgow: The Stranglers w/ London

May 26
St. Andrews City Hall, Norwich: The Stranglers w/ The Only Ones

May 27
Civic Hall, Guildford: Frankie Miller
Pavilion, West Runton: The Clash w/ The Buzzcocks, The Jam, and Subway Sect

27 May 77: The Jam, and others, were at the West Runton Pavilion. Source Mark Lattaway via West Runton Pavilion… gone but not forgotten
27 May 1977: The Jam, and others, were at the West Runton Pavilion. Source: Chris Grief via West Runton Pavilion… gone but not forgotten.

May 28
Music for Socialism, Battersea Arts Centre, London: Henry Cow, w/ Red Balune, Talisker, 0dB, and Earthforce
De Montfort Hall, Leicester: The Clash, The Jam, Subway Sect, and The Slits

May 29
Civic Hall, Guildford: The Stranglers

May 31
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton: The Stranglers

June 2
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton: Dr. Hook w/ Unicorn

UK Too Many Crooks Tour dates advert from ’77. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records

June 3
De Montfort University, Leicester: Dr. Hook w/ Unicorn
Civic Hall, Guildford: UFO

June 4
Recreation Centre, Farnborough: Caravan

June 5
Colston Hall, Bristol: Dr. Hook w/ Unicorn
Electric Circus, Manchester: The Stranglers

June 6
Fairfield Hall, Croydon: Dr. Hook w/ Unicorn

June 7
The Marquee, London: Jackie Lynton
Odeon, Hammersmith: Dr. Hook w/ Unicorn

June 8
New Theatre, Southport: Dr. Hook w/ Unicorn
The Winning Post, Twickenham: The Jam

June 9
Free Trade Hall, Manchester: Dr. Hook w/ Unicorn

June 10
Apollo, Glasgow: Dr. Hook w/ Unicorn

June 11
City Hall, Newscastle: Dr. Hook w/ Unicorn
Redlands Teacher Training, Bristol: The Jam w/ The Cortinas
Recreation Centre, Farnborough: Screaming Lord Sutch, w/ Shakin Stevens and The Sunsets, Flying Saucers, Rock Island Line, and Thunderbird.

11 June ’77: One-day Silver Jubilee “Rock ‘N Roll” concert featuring Screaming Lord Sutch, Shakin Stevens and The Sunsets, Flying Saucers, Rock Island Line, and Thunderbird.
Source: Steve McKeown via Farnborough (Hants) Nostalgia

June 12
City Hall, Sheffield: Dr. Hook w/ Unicorn
Top Rank, Sheffield: The Stranglers w/ Drones

June 15
City Hall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne: The Stranglers w/ London

June 17
Seaburn Hall, Sunderland: The Jam

June 26
Civic Hall, Guildford: Caravan
The Roundhouse, London: The Stranglers w/ The Cortinas
Fairfield Hall, Croydon: Cado Belle, w/ Steve Adams, Paul Goodman, Richard Piper, Hokum Kavana, Mike Waller, Breaker, Girl, Jack Easy, Jasmine Pie, Joe’s Diner, Roger The Cat, Six Hand in Tempo, Six of One, Staa Marx, and Tiger Lily (Melody Maker Rock/Folk Contest National Final)

26 June 1977: Jasmine Pie performed at the National Final’s of Melody Maker’s Rock / Folk Contest. Picture courtesy of Gerald Eyton-Jones

July 2
Free Festival, University of Surrey, Guildford: Darts, w/ Warren Harry, John Martyn, Headwaiter

July 7
Mr. Digby, Birkenhead: The Jam

July 8
Town Hall, Middlesborough: The Jam

July 9
California Ballroom, Dunstable: The Jam w/ Chelsea

July 10
Top Rank, Sheffield: The Jam

July 12
Tiffany’s, Shrewsbury: The Jam

12 July 1977: Poster for The Jam at Tiffany’s, Shrewsbury. Source: www.tracks.co.uk

July 13
The Woodenbridge, Guildford: After The Fire
Shuffles, Glasgow: The Jam

July 22
West Runton Pavilion, Cromer: The Jam w/ The Boys, and The Advertisers

22 July ’77: The Jam were at West Runton Pavilion

July 23
Town Hall, High Wycombe: The Jam w/ New Hearts, and Cock Sparrer

July 24
Hammersmith Odeon, London: The Jam w/ The Boys, and The Saints

August 5
2nd Mont de Marsan Punk Festival, France: The Clash w/ The Damned, Eddie & The Hot Rods, The Jam, Dr. Feelgood, Bijou, Little Bob Story, Tyla Gang, The Police, Asphalt Jungle, Electric Callas, Maria & The Garcons, The Boys, The Rings, and The Rich Kids

August 6
2nd Mont de Marsan Punk Festival, France: The Clash w/ The Damned, Eddie & The Hot Rods, The Jam, Dr. Feelgood, Bijou, Little Bob Story, Tyla Gang, The Police, Asphalt Jungle, Electric Callas, Maria & The Garcons, The Boys, The Rings, and The Rich Kids

September 3
Rider Open Air Festival, Scheeßel, Germany: Byrds, Nektar, Barclay James Harvest, Camel, Steppenwolf, Golden Earring, Colloseum II, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Caravan, Klaus Schulze, Karthago, Long Tall Ernie & The Shakers, Eddie & The Hotrods, Ruphus, Graham Parker & The Rumour, Fairport Convention, Damned, and Stranglers.

3 & 4 September 1977: Camel, Stranglers, and Graham Parker all on the bill for Rider Open Air Festival in Scheeßel, Germany. Source: www.omegaauctions.co.uk

September 4
Rider Open Air Festival, Scheeßel, Germany: Byrds, Nektar, Barclay James Harvest, Camel, Steppenwolf, Golden Earring, Colloseum II, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Caravan, Klaus Schulze, Karthago, Long Tall Ernie & The Shakers, Eddie & The Hotrods, Ruphus, Graham Parker & The Rumour, Fairport Convention, Damned, and Stranglers.

September 10
Nashville Rooms, London: The Jam w/ The Jolt

September 11
100 Club, London: The Jam w/ The New Hearts

September 24
Centre Halls, Woking: The Crabs

September 27
Civic Hall, Guildford: Sutherland Brothers w/ Quiver (revised date)

September 29
Gaumont, Southampton: Camel

October ?
Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke: Trapeze w/ Human Beings

October 6
Winter Gardens. Malvern: The Stranglers w/ The Mutants and/or The Drones

6 October 1977: Poster for The Stranglers at Winter Gardens, Malvern. Source: www.malvernrockarchive.org.uk
6 October 1977: Ticket for The Stranglers at Winter Gardens, Malvern. Source: www.malvernrockarchive.org.uk
6 October 1977: Poster for The Stranglers at Winter Gardens, Malvern. Source: www.malvernrockarchive.org.uk


October 12
City Hall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne: The Stranglers

October 13
University of Surrey, Guildford: Phil Manzanera

October 18
Civic Hall, Guildford: Sutherland Brothers w/ Quiver (cancelled)

October 19
Top Rank, Sheffield: The Stranglers w/ Drones, and 2.3

October 22
The Marquee, London: Advertising w/ The Members
Exhibition Centre, Bristol: The Stranglers w/ The Dictators

October 23
Youth Centre, Guildford: Van McCoy (The Disco-Kid)

October 24
Technical College, Guildford: Burlesque
Civic Hall, Guildford: The Kursaals w/ The Cortinas

October 28
University of Surrey, Guildford: The Stranglers w/ Dictators

October 30
Civic Hall, Guildford: Meal Ticket
Top Rank, Reading: The Stranglers w/ Dictators

October 31
Civic Hall, Guildford: Elvis Costello w/ Ian Dury, Nick Lowe, Wreakless Eric, and Larry Wallis (Live Stiffs event)

November 8
Roxy Club, London: Crisis w/ Youthenasia, and The Plague
The Rochester, Stoke Newington: Johnny Curious w/ The Stranglers

8 November 1977: The Stranglers supported Johnny Curious at The Rochester, Stoke Newington and it was free! Source: Rob Jarvis via Keep It Out Of Sight

November 10
Top Rank, Sheffield: The Jam

November 11
University of Surrey, Guildford: Barbara Dickson
Trinity College, Dublin: The Stranglers w/ The Radio Stars

November 12
Tivoli Theatre, Dublin: The Stranglers (no show) w/ The Radio Stars, and The Vipers

November 17
Eric’s, Liverpool: The Rezillos w/ The Pleasers

17 November 1977: The Pleasers supported The Rezillos at Eric’s, Liverpool. Source: Nevil Kiddier via Keep It Out Of Sight

November 18
University of Surrey, Guildford: John Martyn w/ The Brains Trust

November 19
Technical College, Guildford: Sham 69

November 20
Empire Theatre, Liverpool: The Jam

First page of Cowbell Agency performance contract signed by John Weller. Source: www.tracks.co.uk
Seciond page of Cowbell Agency performance contract signed by John Weller. Source: www.tracks.co.uk

November 23
Upstairs at Ronnies, London: T. T. Transmission

23 Nov 1977: T. T. Transmission appeared Upstairs at Ronnies. Picture courtesy of Mark Terry.

November 25
University of Surrey, Guildford: Linda Lewis
De Nieuwe Pul, Uden, Netherlands: Caravan w/ Doug Ferguson Band

November 26
Tholehal, Tolleboek, Netherlands: Caravan w/ Doug Ferguson Band

November 27
The Marquee, London: Suburban Studs w/ The Members
De Buitensocietelt, Zutphen, Netherlands: Caravan w/ Doug Ferguson Band
Top Rank, Sheffield: The Jam w/ New Hearts

November 28
De Speeldoos, Zaandam, Netherlands: Caravan w/ Doug Ferguson Band
Top Rank, Birmingham: The Jam

November 29
Civic Hall, Guildford: Little Bob Story
Centre Halls, Woking: Wilko Johnson
Apollo, Manchester: The Jam

November 30
The Apollo, Glasgow: The Jam w/ The New Hearts, and The Jolt

December 1
Centre Halls, Woking: Ribs w/ Outpatients

December 3
The Star, Guildford: Gina & The Rockin’ Rebels
The Woodenbridge, Guildford: Prime Suspects
University of Surrey, Guildford: Frankie Miller w/ Meal Ticket
Roxy Club, London: Crisis w/ The Valves

December 4
Locarno, Bristol: The Jam

December 5
Village Bowl, Bournemouth: The Jam
Top Rank, Brighton: The Jam

December 7
King’s Head, Guildford: Evil Weasel

December 9
University of Surrey, Guildford: Cousin Joe From New Orleans

December 11
The Greyhound, Croydon: The Jam w/ The New Hearts

December 12
University of Surrey, Guildford: The Damned

December 17
Agincourt, Camberley: Straightshooter w/ Eclipse, and Midnight Circus

17 December 1977: Straightshooter, Eclipse, and Midnight Circus at Agincourt. Source: Dominic O’Riley via Farnborough (Hants) Nostalgia

December 18
Hammersmith Odeon, London: The Jam w/ The New Hearts

December 29
Music Machine, Camden: Jackie Lynton’s Happy Days w/ Stamps

29 December 1977: Jackie Lynton’s Happy Days, supported by Stamps, played the Music Machine, Camden according to this advert from NME December 1977. Source: Paul Rodgerson via Keep It Out Of Sight

December 31
Centre Halls. Woking: The Crabs

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