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 22
The Marquee, London: Bearded Lady w/ The Jam

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

February 18
Crawley College, Crawley: The Stranglers

February 21
Nashville, London: The Jam

April 23
University of Surrey, Guildford: Roy Harper and Chips w/ Black Sheep

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 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 27
Civic Hall, Guildford: Frankie Miller

May 29
Civic Hall, Guildford: The Stranglers

June 3
Civic Hall, Guildford: UFO

June 4
Recreation Centre, Farnborough: Caravan

June 7
The Marquee, London: Jackie Lynton

June 11
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 26
Civic Hall, Guildford: Caravan
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, Warren Harry, John Martyn

July 13
The Woodenbridge, Guildford: After The Fire

September 24
Centre Halls, Woking: The Crabs

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

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 13
University of Surrey, Guildford: Phil Manzanera

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

October 22
The Marquee, London: Advertising w/ The Members

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

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

November 8
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 11
University of Surrey, Guildford: Barbara Dickson

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 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

November 27
The Marquee, London: Suburban Studs w/ The Members

November 29
Civic Hall, Guildford: Little Bob Story
Centre Halls, Woking: Wilko Johnson

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

December 7
King’s Head, Guildford: Evil Weasel

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

December 12
University of Surrey, Guildford: The Damned

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