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 1988:

January 23
Dingwalls, Camden Lock: Lax lifetime

Image courtesy of Du Kane

February 5
University of Surrey, Guildford: The Wild Swans w/ The Mighty Lemon Drops

February 6
Tunnel Club, Greenwich: Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band w/ West One

West One Flyer listing 1988 gigs at Tunnel Club, Greenwich on 6 Feb (supporting Geno Washington); Mean Fiddler, Harlesdon on 15 Feb; and The Subway, Bracknell on 25 Feb. Source: West One

February 15
Mean Fiddler, Harlesdon: Norman Norman, w/ Grey by the Gun, West One, and The Big Weekend

15 February 1988: West One were at Mean Fiddler, Harlesden. Source: West One

February 18
Tunnel Club, London: Jim Jiminee w/ Disguise, and Thrilled Skinny

18 February 1988: Jim Jiminee headlined at the Tunnel Club, London, with Disguise and Thrilled Skinny in support; according to this advert clipped from NME, 20 February 1988. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole

February 23
The Cricketers, Vauxhall: Jim Jiminee w/ John Shuttleworth, and Green Gables

February 25
The Subway, Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell: West One

25 February 1988: West One were at The Subway, Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell. Source: West One

February 27
Civic Hall, Guildford: Lax Lifetime (part of The Rak event)

February 28
Underground, Croydon: The Passmore Sisters w/ Jim Jiminee

28 February 1988: Jim Jiminee supported The Passmore Sisters at Underground, Croydon according to this advert clipped from Melody Maker, 20 February 1988. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole

March 5
Buzz Club, West End Centre. Aldershot: Bluetrain
The Greyhound, Fulham: World Domination Enterprises w/ UT, and 1ST

5 March 1988: 1ST supported World Domination Enterprises, with UT, at The Greyhound, Fulham. Advert taken from NME, 5 March 1988. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole

March 6
Underground, Croydon: The Flatmates w/ The Jeremiahs

6 March 1988: The Jeremiahs supported The Flatmates at Underground, Croydon according to this ad in Melody Maker, 27 February 1988. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole

March 8
West End Centre, Aldershot: Geno Washington

March 18
The Crypt, Deptford: Magic Moments At Twilight Time w/ The Pink Fairies

1988 Flyer from The Crypt featuring MMATT supporting The Charles on 18 March. The Charles were replaced by The Pink Fairies. Picture courtesy of Mick Magic

West End Centre, Aldershot: Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band w/ West One

18 March 1988: Poster for West One at the West End Centre, Aldershot; the night they supported Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band. Source: West One
18 March 1988: Poster for Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band, supported by West One at the West End Centre, Aldershot. Source: West One

March 25
Civic Hall, Guildford: The Men They Couldn’t Hang w/ Fire Next Time and Sammy Rat’s Big Big Blues Band

25 March 1988: Sammy Rat’s Big Big Blues Band supported The Men They Couldn’t Hang, along with Fire Next Time, at the Civic Hall, Guildford. Picture courtesy of Sammy Rat

April 2
Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: Blow Up w/ 14 Iced Bears

April 8
Hype, Bull & Gate, Kentish Town: The Rosehips, The Popinjays, The Parachute Men & Mega City Four

The MC4’s support Te Rosehips, The Popinjays and The Parachute Men at the Hype Club, Bull & Gate, London 8th April 1988. Picture courtesy of BULL & GATE MEMORIES – remembering all who sailed in her musical tidal wave

April 16
Dingwalls, Camden Lock: Lax lifetime

Image courtesy of Du Kane

April 18
Clarendon, Hammersmith: Mega City Four

April 20
The Maltings, Farnham: The Solent City Jazz Men

April 21
Jolly Boatman, Hampton Court: Mega City Four

April 22
Civic Hall, Guildford: Fat and Frantic w/ Dreaming In Colour
Rising Sun, Aldershot: Zenno Reflex

April 24
The Maltings, Farnham: The 6th Farnham Folk Day – Martin Carthy, Michelle Shocked, Ali Farka Toure, Kathryn Tickell, Sileas, Jali Musa Jawara & Musicians, Malcolm’s Interview, Maggie’s Farm, Howlin’ Wilf & The Vee Jays, Gas Mark V, The Old Hat Concert Party, Calicanto, Ralph Jordan with Fi & Jo Fraser, Paul James & Nigel Eaton, Roger Wilson, and Broken Ankles.

24 April 1988: Poster / Flyer for The 6th Farnham Folk Day. Source: Ian Anderson via Historic Farnham Town And Surrounding Villages

April 27
Civic Hall, Guildford: Leviticus w/ Force 3 and Trashqueen

April 28
Owens Park, Manchester University: Fat and Frantic w/ Dreaming In Colour

May 1
Dingwalls, London: Brian w/ Mega City 4, Fat Babies, Anonymes, The Ryecatchers, Bladder Bladder Bladder and Twiglet

1 May 1988: Mega City 4 supported Brian at Dingwalls along with Fat Babies, Anonymes, The Ryecatchers, Blader Bladder Bladder and Twiglet

May 4
Princes Hall, Aldershot: West One, Paper Moon, UxB, and Rising Signs

4 May 1988: Ticket for Battle For The Limelight at Princes Hall, Aldershot. The event feature West One, Paper Moon, UxB, and Rising Signs. Source: West One
4 May 1988: West One played Princes Hall, Aldershot. Source: West One

May 7
University of Surrey, Guildford: The Soup Dragons w/ Something Happens

May 13
West End Centre, Aldershot: Rhythm Sisters w/ Sammy Rat’s Big Big Blues Band

June 3
Clarenden Hotel, Hammersmith: The Mistreaters w/ Mega City Four

3 June 1988: Mega City Four supported The Mistreaters at the Clarendon Hotel, Hammersmith. Advert from 4 June ’88 issue of NME. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole

June 4
Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: The Raw Herbs w/ Rodney Allen, and Poke It With A Stick

June 18
West End Centre, Aldershot: The Jeremiahs w/ Bluetrain, Sugar Mountain, Crimplene Explosion, The Aubisons, and The Splendids.

June 30
University of Surrey, Guildford: Jo Jo Namoza

July 7
Dingwalls, Camdon Lock: Recluz w/ Playhouse and The Ghost Brothers
The Cricketers, Westfield: Napalm Groove Squad

July 8
The Cricketers, Westfield: Sweat

July 9
The Cricketers, Westfield: Senno Reflex

July 16
Caribbean Club, Basingstoke: Mega City Four
West End Centre, Aldershot: Desmond Dekker w/ Sammy Rat’s Big Big Blues Band

16 July 1988: The West End Centre, Aldershot hosted Desmond Dekker, suported by Sammy Rat’s Big Big Blues Band. Picture courtesy of Sammy Rat

July 27
Tunnel Club, Greenwich: Anhrefn w/ Sign On Valley Rangers, and Mega City Four

27 July 1988: Mega City Four supported Anhrefn, along with Sign On Valley Rangers at the Tunnel Club. Advert from NME 30th July 1988. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole

July 28
Greyhound, Fulham: Lax Lifetime

Image courtesy of Du Kane

July 29
The Cricketers, Westfield: Sweat

July 30
Surrey University Students Union, Guildford: Steel Bill & The Buffaloes
The Cricketers, Westfield: Seven Ann’s Eye
West End Centre, Aldershot: Otis Grand and the Dance Kings

July 31
The Cricketers, Westfield: Napalm Groove Squad

August 5
The Cricketers, Westfield: Van Gogh and the Earlobes

August 8
The Anchor, Normandy: The Button Factory
The Red Lion, Chobham: Nikki Papas

August 10
The Castle, Upper Hale: Nikki Papas

August 17
The Sir George Robey, Finsbury Park: Senseless Things w/ Perfect Daze, Mega City Four, Sperm Wails, and Reach.

17 August 1988: Mega City Four played at The Sir George Robey, with Senseless Things, Perfect Daze, Sperm Wails, and Reach. Source: Tom A Deakin via Mega City Four

August 21
The Cricketers, Westfield: Napalm Groove Squad

August 24
Queen’s Head, Byfleet: Sammy Rats Big Big Blues Band

September 2
West End Centre, Aldershot: West One w/ Rising Signs, and F1-11

2 September 1988: Poster for West One at the West End Centre, Aldershot. They were supported by supported by Rising Signs, and F1-11. Source: West One
2 September 1988: Poster for West One supported by Rising Signs, and F1-11 at the West End Centre, Aldershot. Source: West One
2 September 1988: Flyer for West One supported by Rising Signs, and F1-11 at the West End Centre, Aldershot. Source: West One

September 3
Bull & Gate, Kentish Town: Big Boy Tomato with Jon Fit Beast, Donkey Nun, Fin Manson Slag DJ and Help Trumpton

Big Boy Tomato headline on 3rd Sept 1988 at the Bull and Gate, with Jon Fit Beast, Donkey Nun, Fin Manson Slag DJ and Help Trumpton also on the bill. Source: BULL & GATE MEMORIES – remembering all who sailed in her musical tidal wave

September 9
Bull & Gate, Kentish Town: Wildlife Tree, The Contenders, Mega City Four, Things, Jon Fit Beast, Donkey Nun and Spam Bastard

September 10
The Falcon, Camden Town: Birdland w/ The Cannibals and Mega City Four

10 September 1988: Birdland, supported by The Cannibals and Mea City Four, played The Falcon, Camden Town. Source: Steve Myers via Mega City Four

September 14
The Sir George Robey, Finsbury Park: Savage Opera w/ The Passengers and Ten Dead Men

September 16
The White Lyon, Worplesdon: Hot Club
The Cricketers, Westfield – Van Gogh and the Earlobes

September 17
The Cricketers, Westfield: Sugar Mountain
The Hornpipe, Portsmouth: The Sect w/ Red Letter Day and Mega City 4

17 September 1988: The Sect were at The Hornpipe, Portsmouth with Red Letter Day and Mega City 4 in support.

September 19
The Rock Garden, Covent Garden: Sugar Mountain

October 5
Sir George Robey: The Senseless Things w/ Mega City Four, Flag of Convenience, and The Worry Dolls.

5 October 1988: The Senseless Things, supported by Mega City Fours, Flag of Convenience, and The Worry Dolls, played the Sir George Robey. Source Neil Thompson via Keep It Out Of Sight

October 13
Lady Owen Arms, London: Mega City Four and The Contenders

MC4 Flyer from September ’88

October 15
White Horse, Hampstead: Mega City Four w/ Senseless Things

October 22
Sir George Robey, London: Mega City Four (3pm at an all-dayer)
Caribbean Club, Basingstoke: Mega City Four and Boys Wonder

October 26
The Moon Club, Bristol: Mega City Four and Groove Farm

October 29
Student Union, University of Surrey: Steel Bill & The Buffalos

November 4
Hype at Bull & Gate, Kentish Town – Mega City Four w/ No Corridor, Things, and Lipstick Killers (MC4’s 50th gig of ’88)

Mega City Four played Hype, Bull & Gate, Kentish Town on the 4th and 19th November 1988. Source: Mick Mercer via BULL & GATE MEMORIES – remembering all who sailed in her musical tidal wave
Flyer from November 1988. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole

November 5
The Peacock, Peterborough: Mega City Four

November 6
Cod Club, Birmingham: Mega City Four w/ Rosehips

November 10
Greyhound, Fulham: Mega City Four w/ Cosmic Psychos

November 12
Chertsey Road Hall, Windlesham – Dross w/ Mariah

Taken from Kerrang!’s Rekord & Tour Newz section sometime in late ’88 you’ll see a reference to Dross playing the Churchill Road Hall in Windlesham. It was actually Chertsey Road Hall (which is still there). Picture courtesy on Nick Holland.

November 18
Social Club, Hinkley Point: Mega City Four

November 19
Hype, Bull & Gate, Kentish Town: Mega City Four w/ Blind Mice, Swurve, Rose Patrol, One Arm Bandits, Lurv, and Nun’s Galore

November 20
Blues Festival, Maltings, Farnham: Ruthless Blues w/ Blues Burglars, Hot Club Plus Friends, Rolling Drunks,T Model Slim, Sammy Rat’s Big Big Blues Band and Chuff Train Hot Dogs

November 24
Crypt, Hastings: Mega City Four w/ Senseless Things

November 25
Tropic Club, Bristol: Mega City Four

November 26
Indian Queen, Boston: Mega City Four w/ V.S.S.M

November 30
Zoo Club, Hanley: Mega City Four

December 19
Woking College, Woking: Van Gogh and the Earlobes

December 22
Caribbean Club, Basingstoke: Mega City Four w/ Senseless Things

December 23
The Cricketers, Westfield: Van Gogh and the Earlobes

December 24
Sir George Robey, London: Mega City Four, Snuff, Shout, Thrilled Skinny, Savage Opera, The Guttersnipes, and Jellyfish Kiss

24 December 1988: Savage Opera supported headliners Mega City Four at the Sir George Robey, London for a Paul Ronan Revue Bar Christmas Eve event along with Snuff, Shout, Thrilled Skinny, The Guttersnipes and Jellyfish Kiss.