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Wed 25 NovDoors 19:30

Philippe Nash + Repulsive Woman + Babe Martin + Heather Blether

Common Ground · Oxford

Exciting new show and huge bill for November at Common Ground Oxford - we welcome Philippe Nash back to town after he's thrilled audiences over the past year alongside New Zealand songwriters Repulsive Woman and Babe Martin who are touring together and local scene legend Heather Blether playing solo! Weds 25th Nov from 7.30pm! Philippe Nash's songs and live delivery are gripping, rageful, cathartic and fragile - there is an undeniable presence to Philippe’s voice and a unique style to his writing and he sites punk-rock, midwestern emo, experimental folk and a touch noise as his influences while deep diving into his own visual world of folk-art inspired drawing, collage, painted poems and ephemeral compositions. We first met Millie Lovelock of Repulsive Woman in 2018 as she played in her alt-grunge duo Astral Children for us - now based in Manchester we've been trying to do another show for many years so we're stoked to hear her delicate, folk-pop leanings in the flesh for the first time. Babe Martin, with a voice like velvet and an acerbic deftness to her lyrics, comes to Oxford for the first tme with warm washes of violin and seascapes of piano combining to create a sonic world...

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Fri 27 NovDoors 20:00

Dirty Sock Puppets + Mofish + Fawn Breaks

Common Ground · Oxford

Join us for the last time in 2026 at Common Ground for three exciting new acts *Dirty Sock Puppets mash together a bit of grunge, emo, and indie with a dash of metal *Mofish are a London post-punk Britpop trio full of anger and other pretty things *Fawn Breaks is a gloriously bombastic local performer, where ELO meet Radiohead and Queen meet Muse See www.gappytooth.com for more info in the weeks leading up to the gig, or use the contact box on the site to ask any questions. Also, find us on Facebook and Instagram, should that tickle your digital fancy. DON'T BE AN ARSE Our gigs are often highly eclectic, so there might be a wide variety of punters in our little venue. We want everyone to have a good time, so relax, express yourself and have a good gig, but be thoughtful of other people and don't ruin their night with your fun. Basically, just be considerate and nice, and everyone will be happy. Naturally, anyone who is actively aggressive, or who abuses anyone else on the grounds of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, Monster Munch flavour preference, or whatever the hell else might make a bigot irrationally angry, is out the door. WE'LL DO OUR BEST TOO In return, we'll make every effort...

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Thu 3 DecDoors 19:30

Swansea Sound + Caleb Nichols + Blondine

Common Ground · Oxford

Swansea Sound: a band that came into being during lockdown and decided that fast, loud, political indiepop punk was the answer to being stuck indoors. Who needs introspection? Hue Williams is reunited with Pooh Sticks singing partner Amelia Fletcher (ex- Talulah Gosh, Heavenly). Rob Pursey (also ex-Heavenly) and Ian Button provide the noise.

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Sun 14 Feb 2027Doors 19:30

Curbside Lambsear

Common Ground · Oxford

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Sun 24 Jan 2027Doors 13:00

ABBA Ever After

Fletchers Bar & Eatery · Birmingham

An all singing all dancing, fabulous flares and feathers show! The girls are guaranteed to get you dancing, jiving and having the time of your life! With amazing dance routines, costumes and vocals, you’ll be singing the ABBA classics in no time and leave feeling like a Super Trouper. Take a chance on Abba Ever After!

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Sun 24 Jan 2027Doors 13:00

Billy Fury - The Story & The Songs Colin Paul and The Persuaders

Cavern Club · Liverpool

A heartfelt live tribute to Billy Fury, Colin Paul and The Persuaders celebrate his music, legacy and lasting connection to rock 'n' roll history.

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Sun 24 Jan 2027Doors 14:30

Straighten Out, the UK's No 1 Stranglers tribute

The Greystones · Sheffield

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Sun 24 Jan 2027Doors 14:30

The Gentle Spring

Prince Albert · Brighton

THE GENTLE SPRING The Gentle Spring are a chamber pop group based in Paris, consisting of Michael Hiscock, Émilie Guillaumot and Jérémie Orsel. Michael has an illustrious pop history, having been a founder member of The Field Mice, one of the most beloved bands on Sarah Records in the 1990s. The Gentle Spring recorded a debut album ‘Looking Back At The World’ in 2025. Their second album, ’Northernhay’, will be released by Skep Wax Records on 22nd January 2027. RACHEL LOVE Rachel was a co-founder and guitarist/singer/songwriter of the beloved post-punk and proto-indie pop trio, Dolly Mixture, who blended 1960s girl-group harmonies and melodic pop hooks. Rachel emerged decades later with solo work that channels gentle psychedelia, pastoral textures, and analog warmth. Her latest album, “Lyra,” a tribute to her late husband Steve Lovell, was recorded at home with her sons David and Syd on guitar and bass, with David also co-producing..

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