Vintage electronica, Exotica and psychedelica from all corners of the Globe. The Global Cafe Beer Festival is seven, count them, seven consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50. Music begins at 7 pm.

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Laz brings us the cream of Readings up and coming scene including Amy's Ghost, The Fabulous Laggards and Mark Adler. The Global Cafe Beer Festival is Seven, count them, seven consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50. Music begins at 7 pm.

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Local Artists displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for. Free wifi internet access.

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

A selection of some of the best from the Bohemian Night open mic events. Bohemian Night's host is Rob Sowden and he opens each Wednesday night with a song or two. A F Harrold plays compere to the evening and delights the audience each week with some of his poetry. This Fringe special features local favourites Denham, Reed & Rosenthal followed by Scattered Few. Deja Vu is a delightful little venue situated in the picturesque St Mary's Butts square. If you feel so encline you can enjoy a pole dance in the club upstairs.

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Run by and with DJ's from COMETS, a social group for people with learning difficulties, all musical genres represented. Full light show and lasers ! (No Strobes) The Global Cafe Beer Festival is seven, count them, seven consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50

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For the first time at Old Orleans, the full ensemble of LiveWire. You may recognise these guys from their roles in the rock group Sandina. Be prepared for an amazing night as they play here as part of their tour round Europe and South America. Old Orleans operates a Challenge 21 policy, so if you are lucky enough to look under 21, please bring ID.

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Plundercats DJs. Pop gems past and present in need of a loving ear, pressed firmly against Electronica, Funk, Soul, Rock or Roll. You can expect sing-a-longs, dodgy dancing, happy faces and that's just from behind the decks.

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Tel : 0118 9594287

Readings legendary After Dark Club hosts the long running and widely respected Sesame Street night for this very Special Event featuring a 2 hour late night DJ set from former Smiths bassist Andy Rourke.

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On Saturday 22nd August Wicked Boy Promotions are once again holding an All Day event at The Face Bar in Reading. This will include some of the best bands and artists that have performed for us over the last few years. A typically varied bill for which Wicked Boy Promotions have become renowned, and with over 10 acts it looks like it will be a gig packed with talent.

Headlining will be Legal Eyes, preceded in descending order by :
Koru,
Furion,
North for the Winter,
Courtesey of my thinking,
The Black Jaguars,
Silver Fin,
E.C.P,
The Verdict,
Red Partizans,
Chigurh

OVER 16s only.

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An evening of pure niceness, Reggae, Dub, Smooth R'n'B classics 'til it done. Bands TBC upstairs. Seven, count them, seven consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50

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Local Artists displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for. Free wifi internet access.

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

A performance by Jazz guitarist Mike Miller, described by veteran jazz critic Derek Ansell as "A strong, improvising guitarist leader and a consistent and constantly inventive soloist." His trio will play a wide variety of modern jazz styles, including bebop, cool ballads, latin and swing. Great jazz, great food and lovely atmosphere.

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As a finale to Reading's Outside:Inside festival Old Orleans host an official afterparty to bring this month long celebration of all things musical to a close. Band lineup is yet to be confirmed. Old Orleans operates a Challenge 21 policy, so if you are lucky enough to look under 21, please bring ID.

www.oldorleans.com/home/restaurants/reading www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5118619330 www.outsideinsidefestival.com

Its back again - The Bleep Test Club - and what a lineup this month ! With the frankly stunning "Hook and the Twin" being hyped by EVERYBODY including Zane Lowe and Drowned in Sound (Single of the Week dontchaknow).Hot, hot, hot electro-y, skittish brilliance. Not just that but we also have an amazing solo performance from "Mr Fogg" who has just finished recording his album in Iceland. He is all over the radio with, amongst others, Huw Stevens saying "Ace, ace ace" you have to agree. Dancing till 2am with your hosts the West Reading Glaxy and Joey Remote plus special guests "The Tufty Club"

www.oakfordsocialclub www.myspace.com/oakfordsocialclub www.twitter.com/oakfordsocialclub www.myspace.com/thebleeptestclub Tel : 0118 9594287

They do what they say on the tin, carefully chosen tunes played at a subtle level for enjoyment or as background, its up to you. One of Readings nicest venues set in the towns picturesque town square. Cask and guest ales availiable for the conoisseur.

0118 9399803

The Black Hat Band are a 6 piece band who play a mixture of down-tempo jazz to dance floor shaking disco. They will play 3 sets throughout the evening that is certain to get you on the dance floor. A popular band at The Jazz Café they are returning to the Jazz Cafe specially for the Reading Fringe Festival. You can come in just to view the band or dine in the venues highly acclaimed restaurant. Over: 25s only - Dress Code: Smart/Casual

email info@thejazzcafe.co.uk or 01189681442 www.jazzcafe.co.uk

Seven, count them, seven consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50

www.myspace.com/globalcafe bar

Local Artists displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for. Free wifi internet access.

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Beatrix Von Bourbon presents a delicious helping of the UKs finest burlesque talent. Also featuring suitablly themed music from Masters of Ceremony DJ Matt Volatile and Blind Dog Abley.

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Tel : 0118 9594287

Details Seven, count them, seven consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50

www.myspace.com/globalcafe bar

Details Local Artists displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for. Free wifi internet access.

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Got a friend who fancies themself a bit of a whiz at all things musical, well heres an opportunity to see if they walk the walk like they talk the talk. The Oakford Quiz night : strictly for experts, this home of live music in Reading is no place for the faint hearted or ill prepared. Expect fiendishly hard questions to sort the Men at Work from the Boyzone's.

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Tel : 0118 9594287

As part of the regular Fat Tuesdays Old Orleans bring to you their very special guests The Hi-Fidels. As usual 2 for 1 cocktails and 2 for 1 fajitas are on offer from 7pm. Old Orleans operates a Challenge 21 policy, so if you are lucky enough to look under 21, please bring ID.

www.oldorleans.com/home/restaurants/reading www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5118619330 www.hifidels.co.uk/

Local Artists displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for. Free wifi internet access.

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Seven, count them, seven consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50

www.myspace.com/globalcafe bar

OPEN MIC NIGHT

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Laz brings us a varied selection of local and not so local acoustic and electronic artists in a laid back chill session, including Fire to the Flame. The Global Cafe Beer Festival is seven, count them, seven consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50

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Details Local Artists displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for. Free wifi internet access.

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Unsigned, undiscovered and under the radar acts, collected by the BBC introducing team. This weeking show, run by the people who bring you stages from Reading to Barcelona, is recorded LIVE by the BBC for airplay on the Introducing channels. Tune into The Session on Radio Berkshire on Sundays to hear the show again. Club BBC Intro kicks of after

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Tel : 0118 9594287

Open Mic night. Turn up and have a go, whether it be singing, playing, juggling, poetry or stand-up. Anything goes! The atmosphere is laid back. We don't judge people's abilities. Just bring an instrument (if you use one!) or if you only want to listen and watch there is plenty to enjoy. Over 18's only. Priority given to festival goers.

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Another chance to get yourself in front of a friendly crowd, in another charming venue, this time in the picturesque town square. Priority given to festival goers.

0118 9399803

Enjoy and evenings shopping and browsing at the Oxfam Music Shop entertained by the acoustic sounds of Readings local musicians.

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"Imagine putting the Fratellis, Vampire Weekend and Elvis Costello into an icecream truck and driving it full throttle of the White Cliffs of Dover" (getreading.com)The Global Cafe Beer Festival is seven, count them, seven consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50

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Local Artists displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for. Free wifi internet access.

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Open Mic night. Turn up and have a go, whether it be singing, playing, juggling, poetry or stand-up. Anything goes! The atmosphere is laid back. We don't judge people's abilities. Just bring an instrument (if you use one!) or if you only want to listen and watch there is plenty to enjoy. Over 18's only. Priority given to festival goers.

www.myspace.com/bohonight

Joyce, known to all fans of a certain age as the ex-drummer with seminal Mancheste band The Smiths returns to Reading for festival fun. Mikes last set here kept all jumping till close and he's not forgotten the experience. Joyce said he was happy to be given the opportunity to blast out the tunes again. Expect everything from indie anthems to Electro/House classics. With a licence extention in the the early hours this will get the Bank Holiday celebrations of to a start with a BANG !

www.oakfordsocialclub www.myspace.com/oakfordsocialclub www.twitter.com/oakfordsocialclub
Tel : 0118 9594287

Pavlov’s Dog is opening from 8am, Thurs 27th – Mon 31st August for food and drink! Full English Breakfast £4.95 with FREE Tea or Coffee. 2 main meals for £6*, Beer & Burger from £3.95, Discounted prices with a 2009 Reading Festival wristband* and MORE! Jukebox preloaded with Reading Festival acts. Check out our facebook fan page for more details. Entry Restrictions: Over 18s only. No alcohol without ID. We operate a “Challenge 25” policy (if you’re lucky enough to look 25 or under, we’ll ask you to prove you’re over 18!)

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The Worlds Top Music Event

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