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Published: Thursday, 20th November, 2008 08:30

Your guide to gigs and clubs this week

By Sarah Stead

THURSDAY 20

* The Retreat (Reading) – The Ding Dong Daddios, jumping jive and swing. 8.45pm. Listen at www.myspace.com/dingdongdaddios

* Plug n Play (Reading) – Pete and the Pirates, tickets in advance from www.wegottickets.com. Listen at www.myspace.com/peteandthepirates

* Oakford Social Club (Reading) – Sleep on the left side with DJ Jamie Taylor.

* 3Bs Bar (Reading) – The Jamie Howell Trio play jazz. Bar open from 8pm.

* Calcot Hotel (Reading) – Festive dinner disco, £19.95. Call 01189 416 423 or 01189 728 600 to book.

* Sakura (Reading) – Goshi, a night of house, hiphop, funk and electro.

* Q Bar (Reading) – Grab a Grand: £1,000 in £5 notes and drinks vouchers

in a huge balloon drop every week. Free entry before 11.30pm, open 8pm-3am.

* Global Café (Reading) – Chill Out. Eclectic downbeat tunes.

FRIDAY 21

* The Jazz Café (Reading) – Groove Instinct, a seven-piece party band guaranteed to get the night going.

* 3Bs (Reading) - DJs Pete Wheeler, Toilet boy or DJ Amma playing chill-out

music from 8-11pm.

* The Jazz Club (Reading) – Restaurant open as usual. School uniform party in the club with RnB, Club Classics, Rare Groove and Hip Hop.

* Plug n Play (Reading) – Black and White presents Underground Heroes, supported by Vices and the Noyze. Over 16s only. Tickets in advance from www.wegottickets.com. Listen at www.myspace.com/undergroundheroes , www.myspace.com/thevicemusic and www.myspace.com/thenoyze

* Oakford Social Club (Reading) – Lets Get Analogue, indie electro 6pm till late.

* Purple Turtle (Reading) – Subfactory D’n’B.

* Global Café (Reading) – World music and chill session, open til 1am.

* RISC (Reading) – That’s The Jam, 8pm-1am, free entry.

* Mango (Reading) – Phunk Phenomena. Classic house with resident DJs, 10pm-5am. £3 before midnight, £5 after. 18 and over only. Photo ID required.

* Sakura (Reading) – Buddha Beats, an eclectic mix. £4 before midnight,

£6 after.

* Q Bar (Reading) – Vodka Heaven: a kick-start to the weekend with tunes

until 3am.

* Calcot Hotel (Reading) – 70s and 80s theme night, £29.95. Call 01189 416 423 or 01189 728 600 to book.

* Calcot Hotel (Reading) – Christmas dinner disco, £27.95. Call 01189 416 423 or 01189 728 600 to book.

SATURDAY 22

* The Retreat (Reading) – Delta Echoes, country blues of the 20s and 30s. 8.45pm.

* The Jazz Café (Reading) – Showcase event: Soul Express, a talented and long serving band.

* The Jazz Club (Reading) – Big band showcase night: talented group Kicking This play classic disco and RnB numbers.

* Sakura (Reading) – Twisted Toyko from 10pm-4am. £6 before 12, £8 after.

* Mango (Reading) – Connected. Pure funk house with a tough edge. 10pm-5am, £5 before midnight. Photo ID required.

* Purple Turtle (Reading) – Lowdown Drum and Bass till 4am.

* Oakford Social Club (Reading) – Bleep Test Club with west Reading Galaxy DJs.

* Calcot Hotel (Reading) – Christmas dinner disco, £29.95. Call 01189 416 423 or 01189 728 600 to book.

* 3Bs (Reading) – Local band The Quotes play their indie music. Bar open from 8pm. Listen at www.myspace.com/thequotesuk

SUNDAY 23

* Rising Sun Pub (Reading) – The Landlord’s Weekly Hangover Open Mic

(Acoustic).

* Purple Turtle (Reading) – Reggae, Dub and Ska from Solid Vibe.

* Oakford Social Club (Reading) – Hot Muffins / Ivy’s Curiosity.

MONDAY 24

* The Retreat (Reading) – County Arms Exiles, 8.45pm

* Sakura (Reading) – Rock / indie night.

* Mango (Reading) – Lollipop student night, playing Dance, Hip Hop,

Indie, Electro, R’n’B and Club Classics. 10am-3.30pm.

* Q Bar (Reading) – Aviators, £6 entry (£4 NUS), £1 off if wearing aviators.

TUESDAY 25

* Hexagon (Reading) – NME Rock and Roll Riot Tour featuring Primal Scream. 7pm, £22.50.

* Old Orleans (Reading) – Live music at the Fat Tuesday night.

*Global Café (Reading) – Chill Out. Eclectic downbeat tunes.

* Sakura (Reading) – Renegade Sunrise

* Purple Turtle (Reading) – Solid Vibe R’n’B.

* Q Bar (Reading) – Kissit. Casual dress.

WEDNESDAY 26

* Global Café (Reading) – Quiz night. Teams of up to six, £1 per player.

* Purple Turtle (Reading) – DJ Will Rock Tavern.

* Q Bar (Reading) – Paparrazi, free entry all night.

* Calcot Hotel (Reading) – Festive dinner disco, £19.95. Call 01189 416 423 or 01189 728 600 to book.

Do you want your venue or gig to feature? Send your listings to

theguide@readingchronicle.co.uk, or call Sarah Stead on 0118 963 3155.

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