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The 1987 Gig List
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 1987:
January 10
The Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: The Brilliant Corners w/ Bluetrain, and Second Balcony Jump
January 21
Lord Conniers, Conisbrough: Salt SolutionJanuary 22
Highcliff School (1st years), Conisbrough: Salt Solution
Highcliff School (3rd Years), Conisbrough: Salt SolutionJanuary 23
Mexborough High School (1,2,3rd yrs): Salt Solution
The Place Youth Club, Conisbrough: Salt SolutionJanuary 24
Conisbrough Church Hall, Conisbrough: Salt SolutionFebruary 1
The Maltings, Farnham: Jo-Ann Kelly w/ Pete Emery, and The Guo BrothersFebruary 6
West End Centre, Aldershot: West One
6 February 1987: Poster fot West One at the West End Centre, Aldershot. Source: West One February 7
The Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: Mighty Mighty w/ The Jeremiahs, and The BridgeFebruary 22
University of Surrey, Guildford: Pop Will Eat ItselfFebruary 25
Student Union Bar, Technical College, Farnborough: Jim JimineeFebruary 26
The Subway, Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell: West One
26 February 1987: West One were at The Subway, Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell. Source: West One February 27
?, New Malden: Salt SolutionMarch 1
University of Surrey, Guildford: The Stage
1 March 1987: The Stage played the University of Surrey, Guildford. Advert from Record Mirror and here courtesy of Pete Cole. March 4
The Red House, Woking: BacklashMarch 12
The Cricketers, Chertsey: The English w/ BacklashMarch 17
Pathfinders, St.John’s: Salt SolutionMarch 21
Romans & Christians Banquet, St.John’s: Salt SolutionApril 4
Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: The Chesterfields w/ Bluetrain, The Rain, and Rodney Allen.
April 5
Harlequin Theatre, Redhill: Ob-Jay-DaApril 6
The Mean Fiddler, Harlesden: Great GardenApril 16
The Maltings, Farnham: Model T SlimApril 26
The 5th Farnham Folk Day, The Maltings, Farnham: The Oyster Band, Dick Gaughan, Andy White, The Easy Club, John Kirkpatrick & Sue Harris, The Old Swan Band with Dave Hunt, Dembo Konte & Kausu Kuyateh, Brendan Crocker & the 5 O’Clock Shadows, Hassan Erraji, The Copper Family, Peta Webb & Pete Cooper, Rory McLeod, Pete Morton, Crazy Hearts, Maggie Holland & Dave Parry, and Andy Turner & Chris Wood
26 April 1987: Poster / Flyer for The 5th Farnham Folk Day. Source: Ian Anderson via Historic Farnham Town And Surrounding Villages May 1
The Beehive, Aldershot: West One
1 May 1987: West One played The Beehive, Aldershot. Source West One May 6
Capstans Wine Bar: Salt SolutionMay 7
Mean Fiddler, Harlesdon: The Gospel w/ Real To Reel, Mega City Four, and Macavity’s Cat.May 9
The Barn, Wimborne: Salt Solution
West End Centre, Aldershot: Adrian Henri w/ Seething Wells, and Nick Toczek
Rising Sun, Aldershot: Adrian
The Fountain, New Malden: Blues Intrusion
Royal Oak, Passfield: Mafia
Lakeside Club, Camberley: Gerry and the Pacemakers
University of Surrey, Guildford: The Mighty Lemondrops w/ Bluetrain
Community Centre, Frimley: The Charles w/ Magic Moments At Twilight TimeMay 16
Tempo 87 M.A.Y.C., Brixton Academy AM: Salt Solution
Tempo 87 M.A.Y.C., Brixton Academy PM: Salt Solution
Recreation Centre, Farnborough: Here & Now, w/ Blyth Power, Blue Aeroplanes, and Military Surplus RDF
16 May 1987. Source: Radical Dance Faction May 23
Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: The Flatmates w/ North of Cornwallis, and The Word MerchantsJune 4
The Cricketers, Chertsey: Backlash w/ The TwistJune 5
The Beehive, Aldershot: West One
5 June 1987: West One played The Beehive. Aldershot. Source West One June 6
?, Winslow: Salt SolutionJune 13
University of Surrey, Guildford: The Christians w/ Danny Wilson
13 June 1987: Danny Wilson at University of Surrey. Ad from Record Mirror 30 May ’87. Image courtesy of Pete Cole June 15
Bull and Gate, Kentish Town: Kelly’s Heroes, FRA, The Patrol, and The Poppy Seeds
15 June 1987: FRA were at the Bull and Gate, Kentish Town with Kelly’s Heroes, The Patrol, and The Poppy Seeds. Source: Mick Mercer via BULL & GATE MEMORIES – remembering all who sailed in her musical tidal wave June 20
Winston Churchill School Fete, St. Johns: Salt SolutionJune 27
Community Centre, Frimley: The Charles w/ Magic Moments At Twilight Time
Gig poster from early 1987. Picture courtesy of Mick Magic July 3
Eclipse, Egham: The Twist w/ Backlash
Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: The Happy Mondays w/ The Waltones, This Poison!, Stigmata Club, and Caretaker
3 July 1987: Stigmata Club played the bar at the Buzz Club: Source indiethroughthelookingglass.com July 4
Petersfield Youth Club, Petersfield: Salt SolutionJuly 10
The Cricketers, Westfield: Backlash w/ The TwistJuly 14
Greyhound, Fulham: Lax Lifetime
Picture courtesy of Du Kane July 17
The Marquee, London: The Grip w/ Mega City Four
It’s July 1987 and up at the Marquee we had Mega City 4 on the 17th. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole July 18
The Beehive, Aldershot: West One
18 July 1987: West One played The Beehive, Aldershot. Source West One July 21
The Majestic, Reading: West One
21 July 1987: West One were at The Majestic, Reading. Source: West One July 24
The Marquee, London: Cardiacs w/ Great Garden
24 July 1987: Great Garden supported Cardiacs at The Marquee. London. Source: Jon Brown via The Riverside Club Fetcham Leatherhead Surrey in the 80’s July 25
The Marquee, London: CardiacsJuly 26
The White Hart, Frimley: Magic Moments At Twilight TimeJuly 29
The Wellington, Shepherd’s Bush Green: White Lightning
August 5
The Tunnel Club, Greenwich: West One
West One flyer for 5 August ’87 at The Tunnel Club, Greenwich and 18 August ’87 at The Mean Fiddler, Harlesdon. Source: West One August 18
The Mean Fiddler, Harlesdon: West One
18 August 1987: West One flyer for Mean Fiddler, Harlesden gig. Source: West One 
18 August 1987: West One were at The Mean Fiddler, Harlesden. Source: West One
August 22
Heatherside Community Centre, Camberley: The Charles w/ Magic Moments At Twilight Time
22 August 1987: The Charles and Magic Moment at Twilight Time were at Heatherside Community Centre. Picture courtesy of The Grain August 29
The Birdhouse, Bracknell: The CharlesSeptember 5
The Tunnel Club, Greenwich: West One
5 September 1987: West One were at The Tunnel Club, Greenwich. Source: West One September 10
The Maltings, Farnham: Sonny BlackSeptember 20
The Grain Festival, Highland Farm, Frimley Green: The Charles, Magic Moment At Twilight Time, Greed, Slack Bladder, The Visionaries, and Momento MoriSeptember 26
Greyhound, Fulham: Lax Lifetime
Image courtesy of Du Kane October 1
Crimea. Aldershot: Nikki PapasOctober 2
Golden Fleece, Elstead: Nikki Papas
The Cricketers, Chertsey: Innocent Bystanders
The Cricketers, Westfield: Long Hot SummerOctober 4
Crimea. Aldershot: Nikki PapasOctober 5
Claremont, West Byfleet: Backlash w/ The Twist
Crown, Horsell: Grandpa’s SpellsOctober 6
New Forest Inn, Farnham: Nikki PapasOctober 8
Breakthrough Mission, Woking Youth Club, Woking: Salt Solution
The Cricketers, Westfield: Backlash w/ The TwistOctober 12
The Royal Standard, Walthamstow: West One
12 October 1987: West One were at The Royal Standard, Walthamstow. Source: West One October 15
Knaphill Youth Club, Knaphill: Salt Solution
Crimea, Aldershot: Nicky Papas
Timebox, Bull & Gate, Kentish Town: Cardiacs w/ Ian Smith is the Vagabond King, and Pheremone FudgeOctober 16
West End Centre, Aldershot: Phil Guy w/ Sonny Blacks Blues Band
Chobham Youth Club, Chobham: Salt Solution|
Golden Fleece, Elstead: Nicky Papas
Aldermoor School, Southampton: West One
16 October 1987: West One were at Aldermoor School, Southampton. Source: West One October 18
Redgrave Theatre, Farnham: Blackwater Jazz Men
Claremont, West Byfleet: Backlash w/ Shattered Illusions
Crimea, Aldershot: Nicky PapasOctober 20
Breakthrough Mission, Knaphill Youth Club, Knaphill: Salt Solution
New Forst Inn, Holt Pond, Farnham: Nicky PapasOctober 21
Breakthrough Mission, Horsell Secondary School Assembly (5th yrs), Horsell: Salt Solution
The Maltings, Farnham: Crane River Jazz BandOctober 22
Crimea, Aldershot: Nicky PapasOctober 23
St. John’s Church, St Johns: Salt Solution
West End Centre, Aldershot: Spliff Riff w/ Hi Life, Agbadza, and Digogodigo
Golden Fleece, Elstead: Nicky PapasOctober 25
Redgrave Theatre, Farnham: The Unity Stompers
Crimea, Aldershot: Nicky PapasOctober 27|
New Forest Inn, Farnham: Nicky Papas
Redgrave Theatre, Farnham: The Unity StompersOctober 28
The Maltings, Farnham: Grits and Molasses Jazz Band
White Hart, Ripley: New HavanaOctober 29
The Maltings, Farnham: Oyster Band
Crimea, Aldershot: Nicky PapasOctober 30
The Cricketers, Chertsey: Innocent Bystanders
Golden Fleece, Elstead: Nicky PapasNovember 1
Redgrave Theatre, Farnham: That’s JazzNovember 2
Crown, Horsell: Grandpa’s Spells
New Forest Inn, Farnham: Nicky PapasNovember 3
Zeta’s Nightclub, Camden: Backstage PassNovember 5
The Maltings, Farnham: Sammy Rat’s Big Big Blues Band
Crimea, Aldershot: Nicky Papas
Cricketers, Westfield: Long Hot Summer
The Subway, Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell: West One w/ Too Much Talk
5 November 1987: West One, supported by Too Much Talk, were at The Subway, Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell. Source: West One November 6
Golden Fleece, Elstead: Nicky Papas
Cricketers, Westfield: Senno ReflexNovember 7
Cricketers, Westfield: Blues IntrusionNovember 8
Redgrave Theatre, Farnham: Storeyville Tickle
Cricketers, Westfield: Old Boy NetworkNovember 10
New Forest Inn, Farnham: Nicky PapasNovember 12
The Maltings, Farnham: Strange Occupation
Crimea, Aldershot: Nicky PapasNovember 13
West End Centre, Aldershot: Roy Harper
Brunel University, Egham: Innocent Bystander
Golden Fleece, Elstead: Nicky PapasNovember 14
West End Centre, Aldershot: Tommy Chase Quartet
The Tunnel Club, Greenwich: West One
14 November 1987: West One Flyers for gig at The Tunnel Club, Greenwich. Source: West One November 15
Redgrave Theatre, Farnham: Damballah Jazz CreoleNovember 17
West End Centre. Aldershot: Sonny Black’s Blues Band w/ T Model Slim, and Sammy Rat’s Big Big Blues Band
New Forest Inn, Farnham: Nicky PapasNovember 18
The Maltings, Farnham: The Cuff Billett Jazz Band
November 20
The Crimea, Aldershot: West One
20 November 1987: West One played The Crimea, Aldershot. Source: West One November 22
Main Hall, University of Surrey, Guildford: David Essex w/ Alvin Stardust, and CavernNovember 26
Cricketers, Westfield: Vanilla Veil
The Maltings, Farnham: Big Road Roller Blues
West End Centre, Aldershot: The Gathering w/ The Deadbeats, Drink Britain Dry, and The CaretakersNovember 27
Golden Fleece, Elstead: Nicky Papas
West End Centre, Aldershot: T-Model Slim w/ Sonny Black’s Blues Band, and Sammy Rat’s Big Big Blues BandNovember 28
West End Centre, Aldershot: Mega City Four w/ Flik
Dingwalls, Camden Lock: Lax Lifetime
28 November 1987: Lax Lifetime played Dingwalls, Camden Lock. Image courtesy of Du Kane November 29
Redgrave Theatre, Farnham: J.C. Mole’s Amazing Jazz BandDecember 1
New Forest Inn, Farnham: Nicky PapasDecember 2
The Maltings, Farnham: Magna, featuring Benny CohenDecember 3
West End Centre, Aldershot: Motorcycle BoyDecember 4
Golden Fleece, Elstead: Nicky PapasDecember 5
Capstan’s Wine Bar, St John’s: T-Model Slim
Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: Primal Scream w/ Passmore Sisters, and North of Cornwallis
5 December 1987: Primal Scream, Passmore Sisters, and North of Cornwallis at The Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole December 6
Redgrave Thearte, Farnham: Tiger Tim’s Raggamuffins
Red House, Woking: OasisDecember 7
Crown, Horsell: Grandpa’s Spells
The Maltings, Farnham: Humphrey Littleton and his Jazz BandDecember 8
New Forest Inn, Farnham: Nicky PapasDecember 10
The Maltings, Farnham: Sonny Black’s Blues Band
West End Centre, Aldershot: Lo JaitDecember 11
West End Centre, Aldershot: Frank Chickens w/ Sensible FootwearDecember 12
West End Centre, Aldershot: Balham Alligators w/ Sonny Black’s Blues Band
The Grain’s Xmash Bash, Frimley Community Centre, Frimley: Magic Moments at Twilight Time w/ Slack BladderDecember 13
Red House, Woking: Oasis
Redgrave Theatre, Farnham: Janet’s Hot FiveDecember 17
The Maltings, Farnham: Fatz Dinosaur
Bourne Hall, Ewell: Great Garden w/ Shoot the Joker and Irish Moss Peat.
17 December 1987: Great Garden’s last gig, with Shoot the Joker and Irish Moss Peat supporting at Bourne Hall, Ewell. Source: Andrew Neil Brown via The Riverside Club Fetcham Leatherhead Surrey in the 80’s December 18
Blue Anchor, Byfleet: The Woking Jazz Associates
Golden Fleece, Elstead: Nicky PapasDecember 19
Capstans, ?: Sammy Rat’s Big “Christmas” Blues Band1987, Adrian, Adrian Henri, Agbadza, Aldermoor School, Aldershot, Alvin Stardust, Andy Turner, Andy White, Backlash, Backstage Pass, Balham Alligators, Benny Cohen, Big Road Roller Blues, Blackwater Jazz Men, Blue Aeroplanes, Blue Anchor, Blues Intrusion, Bluetrain, Blythe Power, Bourne Hall, Bracknell, Breaktrough Mission, Brendan Crocker & the 5 O'Clock Shadows, Brixton Academy, Bull & Gate, Buzz Club, Byfleet, Camberley, Camden, Capstan's, Capstan’s Wine Bar, Cardiacs, Cavern, Cellar Bar, Chertsey, Chobham, Chris Wood, Church Hall, Claremont, Community Centre, Conisbrough, Crane River Jazz Band, Crazy Hearts, Cricketers, Crimea, Crown, Damballah Jazz Creole, Danny Wilson, Dave Hunt, Dave Parry, David Essex, Dembo Konte, Dick Gaughan, Digogodigo, Dingwalls, Eclipse, Egham, Elstead, Ewell, Farnborough, Farnborough Tech, Farnham, Folk Day, FRA, Frank Chickens, Frimley, Frimley Green, Fulham, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Gigs, Golden Fleece, Grandpa's Spells, Great Garden, Greed, Greenwich, Greyhound, Grits and Molasses Jazz Band, Guildford, Harlequin Theatre, Harlesden, Hassan Erraji, Heatherside Community Centre, Here & Now, Hi Life, Highcliff School, Highland Farm, Horsell, Horsell Seconday School, Humphrey Littleton and his Jazz Band, Ian Smith is the Vagabond King, Innocent Bystanders, Irish Moss Peat, J.C. Mole’s Amazing Jazz Band, Janet’s Hot Five, Jim Jiminee, Jo-Ann Kelly, John Kirkpatrick, Kausu Kuyateh, Kelly's Heroes, Kentish Town, Lakeside Country Club, Lax Lifetime, Lo Jait, London, Long Hot Summer, Lord Conniers, M.A.Y.C., Macavity's Cat, Mafia, Maggie Holland, Magic Moments at Twilight Time, Magna, Main Hall, Marquee, Mega City Four, Mexborough High School, Mighty Mighty, Military Surplus RDF, Model T Slim, Momento Mori, Motorcycle Boy, New Forest Inn, New Havana, New Malden, Nick Toczek, Nikki Papas, North of Cornwallis, Oasis, Ob Jay Da, Old Boy Network, Oyster Band, Passfield, Passmore Sisters, Pathfinders, Peta Webb, Pete Cooper, Pete Emery, Pete Morton, Petersfield, Pheremone Fudge, Phil Guy, Pop Will Eat Itself, Primal Scream, Reading, Real to Reel, Recreation Centre, Redgrave Theatre, Redhill, Ripley, Rising Sun, Rodney Allen, Rory McLeod, Roy Harper, Royal Oak, Salt Solution, Sammy Rats Big Big Blues Band, Second Balcony Jump, Seething Wells, Senno Reflex, Sensible Footwear, Shattered Illusions, Shepherd’s Bush Green, Shoot the Joker, Slack Bladder, Sonny Black, Sonny Black's Blues Band, South Hill Park, Southampton, Spliff Riff, St. Johns, Storeyville Tickle, Sue Harris, T Model Slim, Technical College, Tempo 87, That’s Jazz, The Barn, The Beehive, The Birdhouse, The Bridge, The Brilliant Corners, The Buzz Club, The Caretaker, The Charles, The Chesterfields, The Christians, The Copper Family, The Cricketers, The Cuff Billett Jazz Band, The Easy Club, The English, The Flatmates, The Fountain, The Gospel, The Grain Festival, The Grip, The Guo Brothers, The Happy Mondays, The Jeremiahs, The Majestic, The Maltings, The Mean Fiddler, The Mighty Lemon Drops, The Old Swan Band, The Oyster Band, The Patrol, The Place Youth Club, The Poppy Seeds, The Rain, The Red House, The Royal Standard, The Stage, The Stigmata Club, The Subway, The Tunnel Club, The Twist, The Unity Stompers, The Visionaries, The Wellington, The White Hart, The Woking Jazz Associates, The Word Merchants, This Poison!, Tiger Tim’s Raggamuffins, Timebox, Tommy Chase Quartet, Too Much Talk, University of Surrey, Vanilla Veil, Walthamstow, West Byfleet, West End Centre, West One, Westfield, White Hart, White Lightning, Wimborne, Winston Churchill School, Woking, Youth Club, Zeta's Nightclub -
Cavalcade of Perversion
(c’83) Mike “Krabbers” Hayllor (vocals), Stuart Murray (guitar) and Ray Block (keyboards).
Murray, who had also been in Creatures of Darkness and Screaming Lullabies, got together with Hayllor and Block to form Cavalcade of Perversion, a Guildford based synth band. In August ’83 the band were booked to play the ‘Animal House’ club at The Royal, Guildford. They would return to the venue in October ’83; an event referred to as the body bag gig by members of the band. This didn’t stop them from returning once more to the Animal House on 11 January ’84.
1983/84 Animal House flyer. Image courtesy of Michael Krabbers Krabbers is still performing as one half of The Hedge Inspectors and organizes Unplug the Wood the acoustic open mic and jam hosted by The Hedge Inspectors that is often held at The Lion Brewery, Ash. Regretfully, Block is no longer with us.
Tracks:
Gallery:
Mike, Stuart and Mike in a still from the video for “Martian Girl”. 
Pop Scene, 24th September ’83: Animal House’s Autumn gig listing. 
A bit of the Surrey Ad for the bands gig at The Royal. Picture courtesy of Krabbers 
This tape contains the audio from Cavalcade of Perversion’s first gig. Picture courtesy of Krabbers 
Spike and Krabbers at The Royal c’83. Picture courtesy of Krabbers 
Krabbers and Block at The Royal c’83. Picture courtesy of Krabbers 
Ray Block, Cavalcade of Perversion gig at the Animal House The Royal August 83. Picture courtesy of Krabbers 
Animal House Club, The Royal c’83. Picture courtesy of Krabbers -
Cacophany Again
(c’83-’84) – Charles Kelland (guitar), Rupert “Rusty” Mitchell (vocals / keyboards) and Matt Glenlock (bass).
Formerly known as The Recs, Cacophany Again recorded a demo tape at Catch 44 Studios, Godalming in late ’83 that featured “Squares of the City”. On 5 October ’83 the band were booked to play the ‘Animal House’ club at The Royal, Guildford. The band broke up in ’84 after their 4th Feb gig at The Royal, with The Photogenix in support; a gig described by Soundscene writer Tim Masters as ‘one of the weirdest gigs ever’. Bugged by feedback and an ‘ill-paced set’ Cacophany Again were replaced by their support by ‘Rock Club’ organizers Tony and Judith Sawyer.
Kelland mentioned to Masters that the band were going to split after the 4 February gig and that he and one other member were to form a new band…but did they? We know that Mitchell and Glenlock formed Stan and Reg shortly after the demise of Cacophany Again.
Gallery:
Autumn ’83’s Animal House gigs taken from The Times Series Pop Scene column, 24th September 1983. 
Tim Masters reviews Cacophany Again’s last gig, supported by The Photogenics, at The Royal – Soundscene 16th February 1984 
Post Cacaphany Again developments covered in 24 May ’84 Soundscene 
Soundscene, 2 February 1984 -
Unicorn
(c’70-’77) Pat Martin (bass / vocals), Ken Baker (guitar / keyboards/ vocals), Pete Perryer (vocals / drums) and Trevor Mee (guitar / vocals)
Unicorn, against the wall of Pat Martin’s father’s house in Heath Drive, Send. Source: Pat Martin via Unicorn – The English Band As The Late they recorded several acetates, demos and private recordings, some recorded in Bob Potters studio in Mytchett, Surrey on the Ampex 4 and many are now included on Wooden Hill Records compilation “Songs From The Family Tree” [WHCD021]. A demo was cut and the Transatlantic label offered a one album deal and “Uphill all the Way” was released in May ’71, along with the “P.F Sloan” single, under the band’s new name, Unicorn. Shortly before the release they opened for Lindesfarne at the Royal Festival Hall, London (May 10) and toured with Stefan Grossman in late May, including a gig at the Civic Hall, Guildford and appearing on his “Wow” album.
Cover of “Uphill all the Way” album. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records Mee left in ’72, some time after his child was born in May, the year they supported Blackfoot Sue at the Civic, and was replaced by Kevin Smith (ex-Working). Arisdon Records licensed the Transatlantic catalogue in Italy and invited Unicorn to play at the Venice Song Festival, which was broadcast live across Europe. A brief tour of Italy, then Sweden and many tours in the Netherlands followed. It led to a Dutch T.V. show supporting the Flying Burrito Brothers. In early ’73 they played at the wedding reception of Transatlatic labels record plugger, Ricky Hopper at which David Gilmour was a guest and who got on stage with them; leading to the first of many visits to his studio in Essex.
Unicorn in studio with Dave Gilmour. Photograph by Dave Williamson courtesy of Pat Martin Unicorn signed with Pink Floyd’s manager Steve O’Rouke’s EMKA organization as a result and Ricky Hopper (who later discovered Kate Bush) became their tour manager, recording the “Blue Pine Trees” and part of the “Too Many Crooks” albums at Olympic Studios, Barnes and mixing at George Martins’ Air Studios, London. O’Rourke cut deals with Charisma Records in the U.K, Capitol Records in the U.S. and EMI International for the rest of the world. A third album “One More Tomorrow” was produced again by Gilmour, with another four tracks produced by Muff Winwood.
A tour of the US was also organized and Norman Whapshott and Frank Windsor became the bands permanent roadies. August ’74 saw Unicorn release the Gilmour produced single “Ooh Mother”, on Charisma. In November that year they hit the US to find “Blue Pine Trees” at #1 in the F.M. Action (airplay) chart and played their first US gig at the Whiskey a Go Go supported by Patti Smith, then three consecutive nights in Salt Lake City, Bozeman and Missoula supporting Fleetwood Mac. Other gigs on the tours saw then on the bill with Manfred Mann’s Earthband, Climax Chicago Blues Band, Camel, Doobie Brothers, Billy Joel (at the Cellar Door Club,Washington DC), Linda Ronstadt and Styx.
1975 was spent recording “Too Many Crooks” (released in the US as “Unicorn 2”) which included “No Way Out of Here”; later recorded by Gilmour for his solo album. On 26 September ’75 – introduced by Mick Robertson, who released an LP himself that year – the band appeared on Thames Television’s Magpie, broadcast on ITV, performing “Weekend”, the opening track on the LP; and “In the Mood” as the credits rolled. In March ’76 the band released the “Disco Dancer” 7″ single and supported Hawkwind on a short seven date UK tour. By ’77 they had played nearly every university and supported 10CC, Chapman Whitney, Linda Lewis, Nils Lofgren, Steeleye Span, Ox, and Slim Chance; including an appearance on 6 October ’76 supporting Groundhogs at Sheffield City Polytechnic. Their final album, “One More Tomorrow” was also released that year. In June ’77 the band undertook a short UK Tour to mark the release of “Too Many Crooks Tour” with Dr. Hook; but shortly after the bands farewell and very last gig, in mid 77, was at the Music Machine, Camden.
From ’73 to ’77 Norman Whapshott, Martin’s oldest school buddy was sound engineer and head road manager with Unicorn, he also went to secondary school with Baker and Perryer. In 2002 a collection of tracks recorded across ’77 and ’78 was released as “Shed No Tear, The Shed Studio Sessions” on the Mad Dog Records label [MDR 1001]. Tracks 1-14 were recorded in 1977/78. Six bonus tracks (numbers 15-20 on the album) were respectively from a demo recorded at David Gilmour’s home studio in Oxfordshire, c.’79/’80; a demo cassette recorded at Easy Street Studio, London, c.,77; an outtake from “Blue Pine Trees”; an outtake from “Too Many Crooks”; recorded for the BBC’s Bob Harris show c.’74/’75; and the b-side of the “Ooh Mother” from ’74. Two Unicorn tracks were included on the 2007 compilation “Goodbye Nashville Hello Camden Town – A Pub Rock Anthology’ on Castle Music [CMEDD1451] label.
Pat Martin & Pete Perryer played bass and drums on Kate Bush’s first recording session at David Gilmour’s home studio before she was signed to EMI. Years later she used one of the tracks ‘Passing Through Air’ as the b-side to her big hit ‘Army Dreamers’ and sent them both a session fee as they had done it for free to help her out. When Unicorn split in ’77, The Volunteers were formed with the addition of guitarist / song writer Rob Jacob. The David Gilmour produced albums Blue Pine Trees, Too Many Crooks & One More Tomorrow were remastered in ’17 and released, with lots of bonus tracks, on Esoteric Recordings part of Cherry Red Records. An album of all the demos recorded at David Gilmour’s home studio was released in December ’18 on CD, vinyl and hi res download by Omnivore Recordings.
In ’19, Unicorn appear on disc one of the 3 CD box set “Across The Great Divide Getting It Together In The Country 1968-74”, and page 11 of the accompanying booklet, on Grapefruit Records [CRSEGBOX061]. Unicorn’s “Going Back Home” was included on Disc 1 of the 3 Disc “Peephole In My Brain – The British Progressive Pop Sounds Of 1971” compilation released by Cherry Red [CRSEG076T] on 21 August ’20. In ’21 Esoteric Recordings released a new 4 CD clamshell boxed set that gathered together three albums and an additional disc of previously unreleased archive material titled “Unicorn: “Slow Dancing – The Recordings 1974 – 1979”.
Do check out the ‘Unicorn The English Band’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1389777017926471/
Pat Martin still lives locally, in Shalford, and plays in the Tamla Tigers amongst others; Ken Baker, who had a brief solo career under the Kenny Baker moniker after The Volunteers, is also still local and still song writing. Pete Perryer unfortunately passed away in 2005.
Gallery:
Unicorn signing to support Lunar Two…of whom we can find no trace. 
“Outstanding in their field” – Members and roadies of Unicorn in a field! [front to back: Mike Proctor (roadie), Pete Perryer, Pat Martin, and Alec Hawkins (roadie)]. Source: Michael Hood via Unicorn – The English Band 
Clipped from the 3rd June 1976 issue of NME, Hawkwind’s short UK featured ‘fast rising’ Unicorn. Source: Chris Knight via Unicorn – The English Band 
Unicorn appear on disc one of the 3 CD box set “Across The Great Divide Getting It Together In The Country 1968-74” – disc one back cover pictured – on Grapefruit Records [CRSEGBOX061] released in 2019 
Unicorn appear on disc one of the 3 CD box set “Across The Great Divide Getting It Together In The Country 1968-74” – booklet page 11 pictured – on Grapefruit Records [CRSEGBOX061] released in 2019. Source: Matt Allen via Unicorn – The English Band 
Unicorn appear on disc one of the 3 CD box set “Across The Great Divide Getting It Together In The Country 1968-74” – disc one back cover pictured – on Grapefruit Records [CRSEGBOX061] released in 2019 
Unicorn appear on disc one of the 3 CD box set “Across The Great Divide Getting It Together In The Country 1968-74” – disc one back cover pictured – on Grapefruit Records [CRSEGBOX061] released in 2019 
Advert for Unicorn’s, Dave Gilmour produced single “Ooh Mother”, released on Charisma from NME’s 3 August 1974 issue. Source: Chris Knight via Unicorn – The English Band 
Advert from NME, 6 March 1976, listing Unicorn’s tour dates with Hawkwind and Steeleye Span. Source: Chris Knight via Unicorn – The English Band 
Clipping from the 28 February ’76 issue of NME, outlining Hawkwind’s 7 date tour supported by Unicorn. Source: Chris Knight via Unicorn – The English Band 
Ken Baker hand wrote the lyrics of Unicorn’s “I Saw You” for Rebecca Turner, who does a version of the song. Picture courtesy of Pat Martin 
The front cover of Castle Music’s 2007 release “Goodbye Nashville Hello Camden Town – A Pub Rock Anthology’ [CMEDD1451] which carried two Unicorn tracks. 
The back cover of Castle Music’s 2007 release “Goodbye Nashville Hello Camden Town – A Pub Rock Anthology’ [CMEDD1451] which carried two Unicorn tracks. 
3 May 1974: Unicorn supported John Martyn a with Danny Thompson at London Polytechnic. 
Unicorn’s “Slow Dancing: The Recordings 1976-1979”, released on Esoteric, got a 4-star review in the August 2020 issue of Shindig Magazine. Source: Pat Martin via Unicorn – The English Band 
Unicorn’s “Going Back Home” is included on Disc 1 of the 3 Disc “Peephole In My Brain – The British Progressive Pop Sounds Of 1971” compilation released by Cherry Red [CRSEG076T] on 21 Aug 2020. 
Side-A of UK test pressing of Unicorn’s “One More Tomorrow” from 1978. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Side-B of UK test pressing of Unicorn’s “One More Tomorrow” from 1978. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
January 1975: Melody Maker advert listing Unicorn as supporting John Entwistle’s OX. Source: Patrick Martin via Unicorn – The English Band 
David Rose looks back at Woking’s Pink Bears and their development, via The Late, into Unicorn in this Woking News & Mail article from 2 November 2017. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
A post ’67 Unicorn: (L-R) Ken Baker, Pete Perryer, Pat Martin, and Trevor Mee. 
Front sleeve of Unicorn 2. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Back sleeve of Unicorn 2. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
US pressing of “One More Tomorrow”. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Back of US pressing of “One More Tomorrow”. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
UK Too Many Crooks Tour dates advert from ’77. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Stefan Grossman was touring to promotes his ‘Those Pleasant Days’ album in 1971 and was supported by Unicorn 
Along with Gillian McPherson, Unicorn supported Lindisfarne at RFH in ’71 
Unicorn 45 produced by Dave Gilmour. Unicorn Shindig Magazine May 2017 Article 4. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Pages 7 and 8 of Unicorn article in Shindig Magazine, May 2017. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Pages 5 and 6 of Unicorn article in Shindig Magazine, May 2017. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Pages 3 and 4 of Unicorn article in Shindig Magazine, May 2017. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Pages 1 and 2 of Unicorn article in Shindig Magazine, May 2017. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Cover of Shindig Magazine, May 2017 featuring Unicorn. Source issuu.com 
Cover letter for payment for Kate Bush sessions. Source David Godden’s via Guildford Town Past & Present 
B-side of Unicorn’s Blue Pine Trees LP of 1974. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
A-side of Unicorn’s Blue Pine Trees LP of 1974. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Cover of Unicorn’s Blue Pine Trees LP of 1974. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Shed No Tears CD cover front. Picture coutest of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Shed No Tears CD cover front. Picture coutest of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
A c’71 Unicorn press clipping from somewhere. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Front of Unicorn promo for first album in ’71. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Back of Unicorn promo for first album in ’71. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
The Portuguese front sleeve of Unicorn’s first single “P.F. Sloan” from ’71 
The Portuguese back sleeve of Unicorn’s first single “P.F. Sloan” from ’71 
Unicorn’s touring band on 1976. Picture courtesy of Patrick Martin 
Unicorn’s Peter Perryer and Pat Martin at Dingwalls c’75. Picture courtesy of Patrick Martin 
Unicorn’s Ken Baker and Pat Martin at Dingwalls c’75. Photographed by Dave Williamson and posted here courtesy of Patrick Martin 
Unicorn’s May 1972 schedule advertised by the Nemisis Agency. 
Agency sheet for Unicorn 
Sound’s press clipping. Picture courtesy of Patrick Martin 
2 October 1971: Unicorn supported Chicken Shack and Gypsy at the Great Hall, University of Surrey. 
New Unicorn items. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
15 November 1974: Itinerary “Day Sheet” for Unicorn supporting Fleetwood Mac at Utah State Center in Logan, Utah. Picture courtesy of Patrick Martin. 
In 1972, Unicorn were included on “A Stereo Introduction To The Exciting World Of Transatlantic” on the Contour [2870 315] label. Picture courtesy of Ben’s Collector’s Records 
10 May 71: The Unicorn pages inside of the programme from the Lindisfarne gig at Royal Festival Hall, London, when supported by Gillian McPherson and Unicorn. Source: Nigel Hitchcock via https://www.facebook.com/groups/1389777017926471/ 
10 May 71: Cover of programme from the Lindisfarne gig at Royal Festival Hall, London, when supported by Gillian McPherson and Unicorn. Source: Nigel Hitchcock via https://www.facebook.com/groups/1389777017926471/ 
Unicorn’s Pete Perryer at Dingwalls, Camden c’75. Photographed by Dave Williamson. Picture courtesy of Patrick Martin 
8 August 1970: Poster for night Unicorn, supported by Blast, played the Winter Gardens, Malvern. Source: www.malvernrockarchive.org.uk 
22 July 1972: Poster for night Unicorn supported The Soft Machine at Winter Gardens, Malvern. Source: www.malvernrockarchive.org.uk 
22 July 1972: Ticket for night Unicorn supported The Soft Machine at Winter Gardens, Malvern. Source: www.malvernrockarchive.org.uk 
Unicorn in around 1976. Picture courtesy of Patrick Martin 
2 June 1975: Unicorn payed Dingwalls. Source: David DiSanzo via Unicorn – The English Band 
25 August 1975: Unicorn played the Hope & Anchor, Islington. Source: Ulrich Wegener via Keep It Out Of Sight 
21 October 1976: Unicorn supporting Groundhogs at Mr. Digbys, Birkenhead 
28 May 1972: Unicorn at Growling Budgie. Source: Hackensack – band 
6 October 1976: Unicorn supported Groundhogs at Sheffield City Polytechnic 10cc, Air Studios, Arisdon Records, Barnes, BBC, Billy Joel, Birkenhead, Blackfoot Sue, Bob Harris, Bob Potter, Bozeman, Camden, Camel, Capitol Records, Castle Music, Cellar Door Club, Chapman Whitney, Charisma Records, Cherry Red Records, Civic hall, Climax Chicago Blues Band, David Gilmour, Doobie Brothers, Dr. Hook, Easy Street Studio, EMI International, EMKA, Esoteric Recordings, F.M. Action Chart, Fleetwood Mac, Flying Burrito Brothers, Frank Windsor, George Martin, Grapefruit Records, Groundhogs, Guildford, Hawkwind, ITV, Kate Bush, Ken Baker, Kenny Baker, Kevin Smith, Linda Lewis, Linda Ronstadt, Lindesfarne, London, Mad Dog Records, Magpie, Manfred Mann's Earthband, Mick Robertson, Missoula, Mr Digby, Mr Digbys, Muff Winwood, Music Machine, Mychett, Nils Lofgren, Norman Whapshott, Olympic Studios, Omnivore Recordings, Ox, Pat Martin, Patti Smith, Pete Perryer, Pink Floyd, Ricky Hopper, Rob Jacob, Royal Festival Hall, Salt Lake City, Shalford, Sheffield, Sheffield City Polytechnic, Slim Chance, Steeleye Span, Stefan Grossman, Steve O'Rouke, Styx, Tamla Tigers, Thames Television, The Late, The Volunteers, Transatlantic, Trevor Mee, Unicorn, Venice Song Festival, Washington DC, Whiskey A Go Go, Wooden Hill Records, Working -
Tumbleweed
(c’91) ?
Originally called Mystical Moshmen they renamed in August ’91 and gained a bass player.
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The Rachel Papers
(c’91-’93) Trevor Howe (vocals) & ?.
Presumably named after the Martin Amis novel of the same name. Ian Tuckey gave their August ’91 self released demo cassette a rave review. It carried “New Wave”, “Who’ll Be The Thief”, “The Simple Truth” on the A-side, with “In Gods Name”, “Reputation” “New Wave (Version)” on the flipside. On the 4 January ’92 they were one of the five local bands who performed at the Buzz Club‘s local bands night, along with Slug, Phobia, Flavour, and The Vinegar Blossom at the West End Centre, Aldershot. The Rachel Papers headlined at The George, Ash Vale, supported by Strange World, on 26 September ’92. In ’93 their track “Finishing Time” was included on Return of Farnborough Groove Vol.3.
Howe still resides in Aldershot.
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In ’93 THe Rachel Papers’ track “Finishing Time” was included on Return of Farnborough Groove Vol.3. 
4 January 1992 
Self released in the Summer of 1991 this demo cassette carries “New Wave”, “Who’ll Be The Thief”, “The Simple Truth” on the A-side, with “In Gods Name”, “Reputation” “New Wave (Version)” on B-side. The Rachel Papers get a mention in 1991 in review, from the 2nd Jan 1992 Soundscene column. 
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The 1986 Gig List
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 1986:
January 3
St Marks Church Hall, Farnborough: Shield Society w/ Spike TeamJanuary 18
Goldsworth Aid, St John’s: Salt Solution
South Hill Park, Bracknell: Spike Team w/ Thin Line and What’s With Martin?January 22
Sheffield University, Sheffield: Larry Miller BandJanuary 23
Fox & Hounds, Fleet: West One
23rd January 1986: West One were at Fox & Hounds, Fleet. Source: West One January 25
West End Centre, Aldershot: Spliff Riff w/ Master Blaster
University of Surrey, Guildford: Nick Kershaw w/ The Higsons, and The Larks
University of Hull, Hull: CapricornJanuary 26
University of Surrey, Guildford: The Higsons w/ The Larks, and Swivel CorpJanuary 31
Rugby Club Drag Disco, University of Surrey, Guildford: Holy DurexFebruary 2
Riverside Club, Fetcham: The Rapids w/ Yellow LifetimeFebruary 9
Riverside Club, Fetcham: The Body Politic w/ Great GardenFebruary 16
Riverside Club, Fetcham: Shoot! Dispute w/ The Dubious Brothers
The Buzz Club, The Princes Hall, Aldershot: Terry & Gerry w/ Inspector Tuppence & The Sexy Firemen
February 28
The Stoke, Guildford: Art Theman w/ The Waite/Wickens Trio
Jazz Club flyer for events in 1986 at The Stoke Hotel. Source: Heather Tipton via Guildford Town Past & Present March 4
Lion Brewery, Ash: Salt SolutionMarch 5
Marquee, London: The Grip w/ Capricorn, and Monty Zero
5 March 1986: Capricorn supported The Grip, along with Monty Zero at the Marquee, Wardour Street. Advert from NME, 1 March 1986. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole March 7
Riverside Club, Fetcham: Cardiacs w/ supportMarch 8
Farnhan Crusaders: Salt SolutionMarch 15
The Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: Skiff Skats
Farnborough Tech, Farnborough: West One
15 March 1986: West One played Farnborough Tech. Source: West One March 22
St. Saviors, Brookwood: Salt SolutionMarch 24
Old School House, Woking: Manfred Mann’s Earthband w/ Outside EdgeMarch 28
The Stoke, Guildford: Meantime (pka Morrissey/Mullen)March 29
Unicorn, Aldershot: ‘Arf CutMarch 30
Golden Palace, Elstead: ‘Arf CutMarch 31
Lion Brewery, Ash: ‘Arf CutApril 2
Clarendon Hotel, Hammersmith: TV Personalities with Film Poets, and Go! Service
2 April 1986: TV Personalities with Film Poets, and Go! Service played The Clarendon, Hammersmith. Source: C86 & All That: The Creation of Indie in Difficult Times April 6
Hand and Spear, Weybridge: ‘Arf CutApril 11
Royal Oak, Hollywater: Captain PikeApril 12
The Green Gate, Bethnal Green: Jackie Lynton’s Band
12 April 1986: Jackie Lynton’s Band were at The Green Gate, Bethnal Green. Source: Neil Thompson via Keep It Out Of Sight April 16
Lion Brewery, Ash: Salt SolutionApril 19
?, Aylesbury: Salt SolutionApril 20
Le Beat Route, Soho, London: Five O’Clock High
Neil caught a coach from Knaphill on Sunday 20th April ’86 for this top night in Soho. Picture courtesy of Neil Barker April 25
The Stoke, Guildford: Cliff Burchell Simkins QuintetApril 26
?, Chippenham: Salt SolutionMay 10
Medieval Banquet, St. John’s: Salt SolutionMay 17
Millmead Baptist Church, Guildford: Salt SolutionMay 24
The Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: The June Brides w/ The Dessert Wolves on 24 MayMay 31
The Swan, Fulham: Jackie Lynton
31 May 1986: Jackie Lynton played The Swan, Fulham. Source: Neil Thompson via Keep It Out of Sight June 1
Kings Head, Fulham: West One
1 June 1986: West One were at Kings Head, Fulham. Source: West One June 3
Civic Hall, Guildford: Gary Moore
3 June 1986: Ticket No.1065. Source Martin Rochefort via Guildford Town Past and Present 
3 June 1986: Ticket No.0830. Source: Chewtonia 
June 7
The Robin Hood, Standford: West One
7 June 1986: West One were at The Robin Hood, Standford. Source: West One June 14
The Buzz Club, West End Centre, Aldershot: A Certain RatioJune 27
Royal Charter Disco, University of Surrey, Guildford: Bad Manners w/ Holy DurexJune 28
Coign Gospel Concert, Woking: Salt Solution
Royal Charter Disco, University of Surrey, Guildford: Inspector Tuppence & The Sexy FiremenJune 29
?, Farnham: four unknown bands playedJuly 3
University of Surrey, Guildford: Holy DurexJuly 4
The Red Lion, Brentford: Jackie Lynton Band
4 July 1986: Jackie Lynton, supported by Veto, was at The Red Lion, Brentford. Source: Neil Thompson via Keep It Out Of Sight July 5
Youth Club, Petersfield: Salt SolutionJuly 12
The Red Lion, Brentford: Nashville TeensJuly 15
Lion Brewery, Ash: West One
15 July 1986: West One played The Lion Brewery, Ash. Source: West One July 18
The Crypt, Deptford: Phoney American Accents w/ Steel Bill & The Buffalos, and The Unknown Colours
July 19
St. Marks Hall, North Camp: West One w/ Steve Mann, and Big House
19 July 1986: West One, Steve Mann, and Big House played St. Marks Hall, North Camp. Source: West One 
19 July 1986: West One, Steve Mann, and Big House played St. Marks Hall, North Camp. Source: West One July 22
The Royal Oak, Passfield: West One
22 July 1986: West One played Royal Oak, Passfield. Source: West One July 26
Ash Music Festival, Harpers Rec, Ash: This Breed of Heroes w/ ?July 27
Old School House, Woking: Steel Bill & The Buffalos w/ The Lost ProphetsJuly 29
The Galleon, Chertsey: Life Limited
It’s a Life Limited flyer from ’86. Image courtesy of Martin Smith. August 15
Princes Hall, Aldershot: Ministry of Sound w/ Bluetrain and West One
15 August 1986: Bluetrain along with West One supported Ministry of Sound at Princes Hall, Aldershot. Source: West One August 16
The Royal Oak, Passfield: West One
16 August 1986: West One played Royal Oak, Passfield. Source: West One August 21
Stage 1, Greenbelt Fringe: Salt SolutionAugust 26
Lion Brewery, Ash: West One
26 August 1986: West One played The Lion Brewery, Ash. Source: West One September 11
The Subway, Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell: West One
11 September 1986: West One were at The Subway, Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell. Source: West One September 15
Kapel: Salt SolutionSeptember 17
Princes Hall, Aldershot: Java w/ West One
17 September 1986: West One supported Java at Princes Hall, Aldershot. Source: West One September 27
Dance Your Rocks Night, University of Surrey, Guildford: Shoot! Dispute w/ Press Any Key, Buddy & The Bloodsuckers, Line Design, and Swivel CorpsOctober 9
Charing Cross Hospital C.U.: Salt SolutionOctober 17
St. Peters Church, Bellfields: Salt SolutionOctober 18
The Crypt, Recreation Centre, Farnborough: The Magic Mushroom Band, Ozric Tentacles, Phoney American Accent, and Steel Bill & The Buffalo’s (Stoned Out Of Your Head Tour gig)
18 Oct ’86 gig poster October 28
Bay 63, London: 1000 Violins w/ Tallulah Gosh, and Bluetrain
Ad from NME, 25 Oct 1986. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole October 29
Capstans Wine Bar: Salt SolutionOctober 30
The Maltings, Farnham: Sonny Black
Dingwalls, London: Cardiacs w/ The Flying Tractors
30 October 1986: Cardiacs at Dingwalls October 31
Caribbean Club, Basingstoke: The Jeremiahs w/ The Particles
University of Surrey Student Union: Voodoo Child w/ Steel Bill and The BuffalosNovember 2
The Maltings, Farnham: 3 Mutaphas 3November 5
The Timebox, Bull & Gate, Kentish Town: The Wigs w/ FRA, The Locomotives, The Milk Monitors, and Jon BeastNovember 8
Princes Hall, Aldershot: West One
8 November 1986: West One played Princes Hall, Aldershot. Source: West One 
West One were in Aldershot at Princes Hall on 8 November ’86 and the West End Centre, on 15 November ’86. Source: West One November 13
Timebox Two, The Union Tavern, London: FRA w/ The Shrew Kings, Saviours Of Pop Music, and Voice Of EuropeNovember 15
Poland Charity Gig, St. Saviors, Guildford: Salt Solution
West End Centre, Aldershot: Steel Bill and The Buffaloes w/ West One, FRA, and Second Balcony Jump
15 November 1986: Flyer for Steel Bill and The Buffaloes supported by West One, FRA, and Second Balcony Jump. Source:West One 
15 November 1986: Flyer for West One at West End Centre, Aldershot. Source:West One November 21
?, Deptford: Phoney American Accents w/ Steel Bill & The BuffalosNovember 22
?, Aylesbury: Salt Solution
Recreation Centre, Farnborough: Lindisfarne
Mary College, London: The Magic Mushroom Band, Ozric Tentacles, Phoney American Accents, Hondo, Voodoo Child, Steel Bill & The Buffalos and Freaks Of Science. (Stoned Out Of Your Head Tour gig)
University of Surrey, Guildford: Cutting Crew
22 November 1986: Cutting Crew appear at UoS, Guildford. Ad from Record Mirror 18 October ’86 issue. Image courtesy of Pete Cole November 25
The Timebox, Bull & Gate, Kentish Town: The Fifteenth w/ FRA, Camouflage, Siaim, and The Flesh PuppetsDecember 12
The Riverside Club, Fetcham: Body Politic w/ The Shift , and West One
12 December 1986: West One supported Body Politic and The Shift at The Riverside Club, Fetcham. Source: West One December 22
Old School House, Woking: Cardiacs w/ Steel Bill & The Buffaloes, Body Politic and Five O’Clock High
December 23
Royal Oak, Hollywater: Captain PikeBack to
The 1985 Gig ListForward to
The 1987 Gig LIst'Arf Cut, 1000 Violins, 1986, 3 Mustaphas 3, A Certain Ratio, Aldershot, Art Theman, Ash, Ash Music Festival, Aylesbury, Bad Manners, Basingstoke, Bellfields, Bethnal Green, Big House, Bluetrain, Body Politic, Bracknell, Brentford, Brookwood, Buddy & The Bloodsuckers, Bull & Gate, Camouflage, Capricorn, Capstan's, Captain Pike, Cardiacs, Carribbean Club, Cellar Bar, Charing Cross Hospital, Chertsey, Chippenham, Clarendon Hotel, Cliff Burchell Simkins Quintet, Coign Gospel Concert, Cutting Crew, Deptford, Elstead, Farnborough, Farnborough Tech, Farnham, Farnham Crusaders, Fetcham, Film Poets, Five O'Clock High, Fleet, Fox & Hounds, FRA, Freaks of Science, Fulham, Gary Moore, Gigs, Go! Service, Golden Palace, Goldworth Aid, Great Garden, Greenbelt, Greenbelt Fringe, Guildford, Hammersmith, Hand and Spear, Harpers Rec, Hollywater, Holy Durex, Hondo, Hull, Inspector Tuppence & the Sexy Firemen, Jackie Lynton, Jackie Lynton's Band, Java, Jon Beast, Kapel, Kentish Town, King's Head, Larry Miller Band, Le Beat Route, Life Limited, Lindisfarne, Line Design, Lion Brewery, London, Manfred Mann's Earthband, Marquee, Mary College, Master Blaster, Meantime, Millmead Baptist Church, Ministry of Sound, Monty Zero, Morrissey/Mullen, Nashville Teens, Nick Kershaw, North Camp, Orzic Tentacles, Outside Edge, Passfield, Petersfield, Phoney American Accents, Press Any Key, Prince's Hall, Princes Hall, Recreation Centre, Royal Charter Disco, Royal Oak, Rugby Club Drag Disco, Salt Solution, Saviours of Pop Music, Second Balcony Jump, Sheffield, Sheffield University, Shield Society, Shoot! Dispute, Siaim, Soho, Sonny Black, South Hill Park, Spike Team, Spliff Riff, St John's, St Marks Church Hall, St. Marks Hall, St. Peters Church, St. Saviours, Standford, Steel Bill & the Buffalos, Steve Mann, Student Union, Swivel Corps, Tallulah Gosh, Terry & Gerry, The Body Politic, The Buzz Club, The Crypt, The Dessert Wolves, The Dubious Brothers, The Fifteenth, THe Flesh Puppets, The Flying Tractors, The Galleon, The Green Gate, The Grip, The Higsons, The Jeremiahs, The June Brides, The Larks, The Locomotives, The Lost Prophets, The Magic Mushroom Band, The Maltings, The Milk Monitors, The Old Schoolhouse, The Particles, The Princes Hall, The Red Lion, The Riverside Club, The Robin Hood, The Royal Oak, The Shift, The Shrew Kings, The Stoke Hotel, The Subway, The Swan, The Union Tavern, The Unknown Colours, The Waite/Wickens Trio, The Wigs, Thin Line, This Breed of Heroes, Timebox, Timebox Two, TV Personalities, Unicorn, University of Hull, University of Surrey, Voice of Europe, Voodoo Child, West End Centre, West One, Weybridge, What's With Martin?, Woking, Youth Club -
The Hairy Things
(c’93-’97) Simon Bate (vocals), Matty ? (guitar), Damian ? (guitar), Phil Dixon (keyboards), Andy ? (bass), and Sid ? (drums).
When Pretty Green fractured the members went in two directions, the first lead to Skipper, the second The Hairy Things. We know that Redefining Beautiful played with Fleet based The Hairy Things at Farnborough Tech. They certainly played at Frank’s Bar at the college in February ’93 and also appeared at Tumbledown Dick, Farnborough, and The Star, Guildford.
On 5 January ’96 the band played The Garage, London and The King’s Head, Fulham the following night. Shortly after they released the ‘Uptight’ CD single on Stereo Heaven Records [SHR CD 001]. This carried the eponymous title track and “Dream World”, Double ‘D’ Fever” and the demo version of “Cadillac Woman”. The same year Stereo Heaven Records issued The Hairy Things’ “Sidewinder EP” [SHR CD 002], presenting the UK with “Sidewinder”, “Cruisin’” and “Comedown”. The EP was re-released as a promo cassette version in ’97.
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The Hairy Things’ “Sidewinder EP” 
The promo cassette re-released on Sidewinder EP from ’97 
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The Butterfly Effect
(c’92-93) – Jason Orbaum (?), Alison Orbaum (?), Alex Street (?), Dave the Bass (?), and Fogan Osman
Jason Orbaum, a founding member of Dark and Wise Child, pulled The Butterfly affect together with his sister Alison Orbaum in February ’92 On 1 April ’93, The Butterfly Effect were featured in a Soundscene column April Fool’s article about their split from Porty Bruford, the band’s foolish manager. Was this band purely a jolly jape?
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Butterfly Effect clipping from Soundscene, date unknown. Picture courtesy of Daniel Hiscocks 
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Flaw
(c’90-’92) Paul Broadbent (vocals), Phil Smith (guitar), Matt ? (drums) & ?.
In late 1990 this 6-piece band released a 5-track demo cassette, recorded at a studio in Norfolk that July. This Flaw demo turned out to be the first reviewed by Steve Hack for the Farnham Herald. It was only available from Record Corner, Godalming. The band went through a number of line-up changes, with Broadbent and Smith the only true constants. On 25 July ’92 they participated in the Woking: News & Mail’s 1st Annual Busking Festival. Reportedly Broadbent pursued a modeling career. appearing in an advert for Camay .
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Flaw participated in the 1st Woking Busking Festival in July ’92. Clipping from the 30 July ’92 issue of Woking News & Mail. 
Clipping from Farnham Herald, September 1990. Picture courtesy of Steve Hack. 
Soundscene, January 31st 1991. Picture courtesy of Harry Tuttle.
Our Soundscene 
Human beings takes me back to 1981. Followed them all over the Surrey reading area for a year a great band and 3 good guys playing well written songs of the era. I wish john Tim and steve well what ever they are doing now. Should reform for a few shows just like Oasis but do the wooden bridge.
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