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Barrington Gig HistorySaturday 9th Jul 2005
Romsey Beggars Fair
barrington will be merging with reClock for this special event - live looped barrington tracks?
More details coming soon...
Wednesday 23rd Mar 2005
The Talking Heads, Southampton
Playing with some quality acts such as Nayfumble (www.nayfumble.com) and this girl who is amazing but I can't remember her name. Doh!
Anyway, about 3 quid.. maybe 4 quid.
We are on first I think about 8.45 ish.
Sunday 6th Mar 2005
Soul Cellar, Southampton (playing as 'Slugboat')
Thursday 24th Feb 2005
Talking Heads, Southampton
Adam + Alex + Matt = 5
On at 8.30 we think for a groovy half hour set.
2 mebee 3 quid. Mebee.
Maybe on at 10.45.
In fact we know very little.
However some amazing acts are on as well including The Sways and Johns new ELO tribute act.
Saturday 22nd Jan 2005
The Hobbit, Bevois Valley, Southampton
another ALex & Adam acoustic spectacular - playing with the fabulously funky Lo*Chine and Little Green...
Music starts at about 9 o'clock (pm, you fool...) and we're on at around 10:15ish. free entry.
Sunday 12th Dec 2004
The Talking Heads, Southampton
Alex, John and Matt play an afternoon of chilled funk / dance loops. www.loopit.org for more tracks and info.
Should be good - music from 4 till 10 - Pastries and Cappuccino on sale!
1 pound entry!
We'll all be hungover from the party the night before as well... so.. err.. yeah.
Saturday 4th Dec 2004
The Hobbit, Southampton
barrington (acoustic) and reClock play a big 4 hour set!
www.loopit.org
gonna be a great great night.
Free entry before 10!
Music from 9.
Wednesday 10th Nov 2004
The Dolphin, Southampton
Acoustic Gig with Adam and Alex. Special guest Matt Jones on saxophone
Free entry!
Address:
30 Osborne Road South
St Denys
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 2EZ
Right next to St Denys train station
Wednesday 13th Oct 2004
The Dolphin, Southampton
Acoustic Gig with Adam and Alex.
Free entry!
Address:
30 Osborne Road South
St Denys
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 2EZ
Right next to St Denys train station
Thursday 26th Aug 2004
The Talking Heads, Southampton UK
Acoustic gig with Alex.
Supporting the wonderful Nayfumble.
Adam isn't available so I've recruited Jack Dale to play some guitar and Nathan has kindly agreed to play some tablas.
Wow - blasts from the past! Should be fun anyway!
Friday 9th Jul 2004
The Abbey Hotel, Romsey Beggars Fair
Kicking off at 8 for a 45 minute set.
Will be our last gig over the summer while we take a break and finsh the damn album!
Maybe the last gig for a *while*.
Free entry!
Wednesday 9th Jun 2004
The Talking Heads, Southampton, UK
Hopefully playing with Sair and Nayfumble, two of the best acoustic acts we've come across.
We'll be starting early at 8.30 so we can finish early as we've had enough of going on late.
8.30 - Sair
9.30 - barrington
10.30 - Nayfubmle
At least thats we hope.
3 pounds entry again!
Thursday 27th May 2004
The Dolphin, Southampton, UK
Adam and Alex play all the classics and the new ones in one night. What more can you ask!
Free entry and music from 9.
Thursday 29th Apr 2004
The Dolphin, Southampton, UK
The Dolphin, Southampton, UK
An acoustic gig with Adam and Alex.
Free Entry, Music from 9 doing loads of stuff we can't dow ith the band cos they're not as good as we are.
If you only see one gig this month make it this one!
Address :
30, Osborne Rd South
St. Denys
Southampton Hampshire
SO17 2EZ
Saturday 24th Apr 2004
The Hobbit, Bevois Valley, Southampton
The Hobbit, Bevois Valley, Southampton
Saturday night at the Hobbit! We LOVE it here.
Playing with reClock aka Matt jones of www.loopit.org - live looping madness with special guests.
If you only see one gig this month make it this one!
Free entry and music from 8.45 till 1am.
If you only see one gig this month make it this one!
Address:
134, Bevois Valley Rd
Southampton Hampshire
SO14 0JZ
Friday 16th Apr 2004
The Shoe Inn, Plaitford - CANCELLED
Hi everyone - I'm afraid barrington has been dropped from the Shoe Inn gig rotations. Apparently our new style isn't going down to well which is a shame as we met loads of new friends last time we played there and they seemed to enjoy it.
Thank you to everyone who has ever come to see us play here, and to Aart and Jeni for putting us on regularly over the last 2 years.
Needless to say we're really devastated but at least we (hopefully) have a new regular acoustic venue at The Dolphin in Southampton.
Wednesday 14th Apr 2004
The Talking Heads, Southampton UK
Playing with 'Kempes' from Portsmouth ( no idea what these guys are like) and the wonderful 'Sair' (Female vocals and Keys) will be doing an acoustic set to start us off
3 pounds entry and music from 9 till midnight
If you only see one gig this month make it this one!
Address:
320, Portswood Rd
Southampton Hampshire
SO17 2TD
Friday 19th Mar 2004
Private Gig Farnborough
Johns work leaving do - he'll be very drunk we're sure. But you won't be able to see his amusing antics / attempted drumming - we've just put this up so we remember when the gig is!
Wednesday 3rd Mar 2004
The Talking Heads, Southampton UK
Update!
Mike Wookey has confirmed for Wednesday night - he'll be playing his own special blend of Pulp/Aqualung style keyboard based songs from 8.45 so get there early!
Nayfumble have also now confirmed! Nathan is bringing along his cellist and a keyboard player so it should be a wonderful old night!
The order of barrington / britoncia has yet to be confirmed, but its shaping up to be abother good night!
For more info please see www.britonica.com
Doors from 8.30 and just three pounds entry.
A must see night - you're in for something really special!
Friday 27th Feb 2004
The Shoe Inn, Plaitford, Near Romsey, UK
The Shoe inn beckons the young pugnacious barrington acoustic duo back into its comfortable surroundings... like an old well loved shoe............ hang on a minute.. that must be where the name comes from!!
The owner of the establishment on shoe road, Mr Shoe told me that him and his wife named the pub after their son... the renowned cobbler Peter Shoe.... but its not called the Peter inn so maybe they were having some sort of Joke? I maybe should have guessed something was a foot...Honestly I'm just so gullible... still I'm sure the wound will heel.
If you do pop along I would recommend the lemon sole for a main course and possibly the Chou pastry for pudding... both delicious........ I know it's a bit cheeky 'shoe horning' in an advert like that... but it's just such a nice place.
Looking forward to seeing you there, acoustic night, music from 9pm, no charge.
Wednesday 25th Feb 2004
The Joiners Arms, Southampton UK
Playing with Cayto, all the way down from Scotland.
Check out http://www.cayto.com for more info on this great band.
Headlining are Karl from Toupes other band so it should be 'that kind of night'
Doors from 8 and 4.50 entry.
Come and see us kick some ass. Cos we do that from time to time but only on special occasions.
Thursday 22nd Jan 2004
The Dolphin - acoustic night with Adam and Alex
barrington doing a cover song? Are you serious?
Certainly am! And Adams singing it too!
Check out his version of Dave Matthews 'Crash' as well as a load new acoustic stuff by Alex in that strange tuned guitar.
Our first barrington gig at the Dolphin in what will hopefully turn out to be a regular event if we go down well.
Great pub, great atmosphere and strange little cubby holes all over the shop. Free entry! Music from 9pm
Wednesday 14th Jan 2004
The Talking Heads, Southampton, UK
A fantastic line up! We've managed to get Lo*chine and Toupe.
Don't know who these guys are? Where the hell have you been?
Lochine - old school band with new sound. Funky, sexy and great vocals.
Toupe - National Emergenza Showcase winners. Two bass guitars, one set of drums and one BIG sound. Primus vs Rage vs 1950s sexpop. Amazing.
You'd be mad to miss this one...
3 pounds door, music from 9 and latin dance tunes from DJ Spoof in between
Saturday 10th Jan 2004
The Hobbit, Bevois Valley, Southampton
Playing with reClock - live loop based music. Really does have to be seen to be believed.
The only gig date for these guys until the summer.
Music from 9 till 1.
Free entry before ten!
2 Pounds after.
Friday 19th Dec 2003
The Shoe Inn, Plaitford, nr. Romsey
A special evening playing with the fantastic Nathan Ball again.
Miss Lucy Heatlie on the keyboard will be joining us for this one off special Chrismtas event.
Don't miss out!!
Music from 9 and free entry.
Thursday 11th Dec 2003
The Joiners Arms, Southampton UK
Playing with pop folk band Solstis, The Project and Wireless.
Should be another great night - the sound is always fantastic. Tickets are
Wednesday 26th Nov 2003
The Talking Heads, Southampton
First of a series of regular sessions down Talking Heads along with two other bands.
We organise the music, they sort out the drinks promos etc...
Should be a great night - open till midnight with guest DJs, three live bands, cheap drinks. We're looking for a name to call the evenings so ay ideas please let us know!
If you fancy a DJ slot and play anything from Jazz to trance let us know - the more the merrier...
Playing with Morse and the fabulous Britonica (formally TonicUK)
Sunday 23rd Nov 2003
Barrington presents Racketeer AKA Matt Jones - at Talking Heads, Southampton, UK
Matt Jones, sax player / guitar player / bass / drummer extraorindaire who has collaborated with barrington many many times over the years is performing the very first of his live loop based show at Talking Heads!
This is going to be a very very special night with guest musicians etc - this has to be seen to believed. He plays everything live, records it live, then loops it before going on to the next instrument to add to the whole mix of sound.
DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!
A bargain 2 pounds entry, music starts early at about 7.30 so come down and relax on a Sunday evening.
Thursday 20th Nov 2003
Acoustic Gig - The Dolphin, Osbourne Road, Southampton
With Adam and Alex playing alongside the magnificent 'Nayfumble' aka Nathan Thomas (Tablas) and Nathan Ball (vocals and guitar). Should be a *great* night again.
'Am really enjoying these acoustic nights' says Alex
Free entry - music from 9.
Sunday 16th Nov 2003
Acoustic Gig - The Talking Heads, Southampton
Acoustic night with Adam and Alex playing alongside the wonderful Nathan Ball and our very own Nathan Thomas on Tablas.
Should be a great chilled evening and if you've not seen Nathan Ball before imagine a cross between Cat Stevens and The Counting Crows. Wow wow wow...
Saturday 15th Nov 2003
The Hobbit, Bevois Valley, Southampton
Free Entry!
Support from Nayfumble aka Nathan Ball - finger picking acoustic guitar with powerful and mesmerising vocals accompanied by our very own Nathan Thomas on Tabla (indian drums). If you've not seen these guys yet, they're blinding, don't arrive late and miss it.
To round up the night we've got DJ Spook aka The John aka Baldy who'll be giving us a stonking beat-tastic performance on the old wheels of steel.
Music from ten, we're on ten till 1. That's right ten till one! 1am?? Think of the babysitting cost!
Wednesday 22nd Oct 2003
The Talking Heads, Southampton UK
Last minute gig!
Playing alongside the wonderful Nathan Ball (Acoustic guitar singer songwriter) and The Lovelies.
3 pounds entry - good music all round!
Sunday 19th Oct 2003
The Venue, Town Quay, Southampton
Acoustic gig with Adam and Alex! You know you love it!
25 minute set alongside loads of other great acoustic acts. Music from 8.30 til midnight.
3 pounds for 3 hours of acoustic musical goodness.
Friday 17th Oct 2003
The Shoe Inn, Plaitford, nr. Romsey
Free entry, music from 9 and a great selection of beers and wines. What more can you ask for!
Wednesday 1st Oct 2003
The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Back to the usual Wednesday nights at Christchurch - free entry, great atmosphere and loads of under age totty.
Thursday 11th Sep 2003
The Talking Heads, Southampton
Playing alongside 'Morse' and 'The Merchandise' - barrington are on at 10.15ish.
Three pounds entry and the place is open till midnight!
Music starts at 9.15 with Morse.
Friday 15th Aug 2003
The Shoe Inn, Plaitford, nr. Romsey
Free entry - that's what we want!!!
So that's what they got!
But then it's always free at The Shoe. Don't tell 'em though.
Great laid back friendly atomsphere if you don't like the loud stuff come here for the soft. And we're not talking about porn - oh no there will be none of that shananagins unless John turns up with his 'kiss me I'm bald' hat.
9 O clock sharp ya here!
Click here for the Shoe Website
Saturday 12th Jul 2003
The Beggars Fair, Romsey, Hampshire
Last band of the night at the Abbey Hotel. Abbey Hotel roughly 9pm start.
100 different acts throughout the day - one of the best free music events of the South - lets hope the weather is as nice as last year.
Start time tbc...
Friday 30th May 2003
The Coopers Arms, Pewsey, Wiltshire
Another steamy night in Pewsey. Possibly the smallest but most friendliest place we play - certainly the best paid!
Always good to see Lee (co-writer of Runaway and many other old songs), although how he'll take the news we no longer do runaway I'm not too sure. He'll forgive us!
Free entry, music from 9 till 11.30.
Thursday 24th Apr 2003
Regional Semi Final for the Emeregenza Festival - The Nexus Club, Southampton
Regional semi final!!!! what!!! This sounds as exciting as the FA cup!!!! - Well that’s what you should be saying because barrington will be wowing the crowd with another collection of their greatest hits........
Don't think it's gonna be thats easy though. The competition is a stiff as Adam's stethoscope and as hot as Jon's super insulated drumstick cosies. Still we'll give it our best shot....... although if you could make sure to put both arms up during voting, one with the sleeve rolled up just to be cunning then the night might be even more fun....
What am I saying, we could never suggest such disgraceful behaviour, I don't know how those words got on the page, must have been one of those computer virus things. I would change it but I'm scared the virus make take over, jump up out of my CD draw and steal my collection of comedy shaped crisps.
Take care kids, see you there with your extra long voting arms on.
Love from the barrington massive (and Lennie)
Thursday 20th Mar 2003
The Talking Heads, Portswood Road, Southampton
We've managed to set up a cracking night for you all - we're playing with the one and only Toupee (www.fakehair.co.uk) and we're bringing along a nice selection of latin/funk DJs to plays us in,out and inbetween...
Should be a great night and we're looking forward to it already.
Music from 8.30, entry just 3 pounds and music doesn't stop until midnight
Saturday 15th Mar 2003
The Hobbit, Bevois Valley, Southampton
barrington are performing at the hobbit as a part of Environmental Rock. Its an environmental awareness event with bands and other perofrming arts as well as stalls from local environmental groups. Check out http://www.environmental-rock.co.uk for more info.
The event will be on all day from 1pm but we're on at 3pm, so pop down after a later lunch.
Come along, enjoy the entertainment and learn how you can do your little bit for the environment!!
Saturday 8th Mar 2003
Legends, Bevois Valley, Southampton
‘Saturday night dance I like the way you move.. pretty baby!!’
And that’s all it took... from that point onwards Alex was under the mind control of a young blonde lady from Argyle.... Who would have thought it, but there you have it. Maggy Mcbloomins has complete and utter control over Alex's every thought. This means that this saturday night, against the better judgement of the band we will be performing at Legends.
Hopefully the ceremonial sacrifice of a rubber chicken later tonight at barrington heights will break this accursed spell, but until such time the perilous and often lethally dangerous venues thought up by Maggy will be played by barrington....
Don't get disheartened though. The barrington machine will be in full swing with volume high and hearts a racing. Pop along to legends tonight and see how bravely we face this situation..... Plus of course every person that comes through the door gets a free breath of smoke filled air... how cool is that!!! I suppose it depends if the air conditioning is on....
See you there at 9pm, no entrance fee, no budgies allowed
Tuesday 4th Mar 2003
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Yet again barrington return to their local haunt that is the Bent Brief.
Last time we performed here it was as the two piece band called 'how’s yer father', comprising of Adam Furr on lead guitar and piccolo and Alex Onyett on vocals and insidious cat with a screwdriver (a very difficult instrument to play).
As was expected the best part of the evening was when Dr Onyett accidentally cut all power to the PA by flossing his huge buckteeth with the mains cable.
This week will be different, hopefully one member of the band who can actually sing will be present and instruments not relying on the suffering of domesticated animals will be in use. This will be barrington at is most average.
Get ready everyone, the barrington 'just enough apathy to perform' tour has arrived
See you all there 9pm, no entry fee, no dress code, no significant landmarks, no worries man....
Friday 28th Feb 2003
The Coopers Arms, Pewsey, Wiltshire
That’s right people of Wiltshire.... barrington are back!!!
Last time we played at the Coopers arms we truly rocked the house!! Of course this sounds impressive until you realise that the house is a 1:20 scale replica of number 42 Pewsey Road cottage and for some reason is balanced in the middle of a see-saw.
Still don't let this story of less than epic proportions put you off. The rocking may have been sub standard but the music is always top notch. The Coopers arms offers a selection of mouth watering foods, thirst quenching ales and a friendliness of staff that is only too often missing in today’s world of hustle and bustle.
Music kicks off about 9pm, entry is free and the good times are plentiful.
See you there!!
Tuesday 18th Feb 2003
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
The bent brief.....
Not sure if I can recall much about this venue... it seems like forever since we've played here. As far as I can remember this was the pub where blue cows dance around the mushroom maypole with buttercup soup and bananas for dipping......
Yes that’s it... and the biggest rose bush you ever set eyes on sits in the corner grumbling about the price of ethnic snacks at Safeway’s these days, and even at there highly inflated price they still don't compare to the fresh made treats he sampled when only a tiny bud growing up in India......
I think that’s the place anyway... mind you I have been experimenting with dangerously strong hallucinogens mixed with yoghurt and its left me a little forgetful so I might have that wrong....
Oh well see you there 9pm, lodge road for tunes and fun... of that I'm sure!!
Tuesday 11th Feb 2003
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
The Bent Brief.....
Most people think that we are regularly invited back to the bent brief to perform on a fortnightly basis.
The sad truth is that in fact Jenny has been taken hostage by the brewery and is being held captive in a very dark and imposing castle in some unpronounceable central European country that used to be called something equally unpronounceable. They send us video footage of her suffering and pain and so we have to do their bidding. Some of the scenes from the videos are quite appalling, for example on the last horrific recording Jenny was forced to watch every episode of crossroads with not a single break for a cup of tea and a biscuit.
So as you can see.... the show must go on.
Tunes start about 9pm... see you there - for Jens sake?
Saturday 8th Feb 2003
Legends, Bevois Valley, Southampton
This truly legendary venue is the setting for yet another barrington extravaganza!!!
Unfortunately health and safety laws do not allow the fireworks or dancing girls that we organised, the maypole would not fit for the maypole dancing fun, the champagne has got lost in transit and the grass skirts we were all going to wear have gone missing....... but still, don get disheartened!!
With Lucy's provocative fingering action and Alex's violently reciprocating strumming pattern things always seem to turn out for the best
No entry fee and we kick things off around 9pm, see you there.
Friday 7th Feb 2003
The Shoe Inn, Plaitford, nr. Romsey
Love is in the air....... and barrington are right there to gobble it all up and regurgitate the whole lot in sort of a loved up musical mix up thing.
Sounds tempting doesn't it!! doesn't it??
Well anyway its free entry, music kicks off about 9pm and the good food and fine ales that we've all grown accustomed to at The Shoe inn will be available as always.
See you there, and remember - if you're single the band are all available at the normal rate.
Tuesday 4th Feb 2003
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
The Bent Brief eh!!!
Well what can really be said about this venue.
For starters its a pub, which means they sell beer, wine and other intoxicating beverages. The clientel are not exclusively briefs (legal types) and the legal types that are present will only display the average demographic levels of bentness. Also they have windows, doors, chairs and tables.... the usual stuff but interestingly enough they have a band on every other Tuesday who don't do any other fortnightly gigs anywhere in the world!!!!
impressive eh!!!
and the name of this band......... barrington!!!
described by my mate Fred as "yer... pretty alright actually.."
Why not come along and see them do there thing. Entry is free and the music kicks off about 9pm.
Sunday 2nd Feb 2003
The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
With its charming features and idyllic views this beautifully presented classically styled public house is perfect for those chilly winter evenings. The inviting interior and tantalising selection of beverages mixed with the helpful bar staff and soothing sounds of barrington means that this will indeed be a night to remember.
It’s free to get in, the booze is all right and the birds/blokes are easy. Come and get rat arsed to music.
See you there 9pm
Thursday 30th Jan 2003
Winchester Students Union
Winchester is a small sparsely inhabited hamlet just a few miles north of the metropolis home of barrington, Southampton. Apparently they also have students in this quaint backwater retreat. So, just to show that barrington are not all glitz, glamour and coming third place in battle of the bands competitions, we will be doing one of our trademark "making noise all together and at the same time" sets. Should be a good laugh!!
Our first gig here.
Free entry (if you're a student) and music starts at 9pm
Thursday 23rd Jan 2003
The Joiners Arms, St Marys Street, Southampton
Part One of the Emergenza Band Showcase! Playing alongside the one and only Toupee. We shouldn't really go on about how great these guys are when we're trying to promote ourselves... but oh boy - en-ter-taining.
Tickets are 5 pounds but that includes six bands and a chance to support your favourite Southampton Band, Toupee. I mean barrington.
We're on at 9pm on the dot for 25 minutes to strut our stuff. Come along!
(I hate these things - Alex) Well no one was asking you.
for more information about emergenza music go to www.emergenza.net
Saturday 4th Jan 2003
Legends, Bevois Valley, Southampton
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
That’s right people its 2003: a barrington odyssey!!
We're back from our New Year and Christmas hangovers with a whole new way of breaking all those new years resolutions. So come along and get drinking, eat fatty foods and smoke away....... You’ll probably be prepared to try anything that will block out the view of Alex's grizzly chops.
barrington, providing a public service throughout the coming year.
Free entry, music from 9pm.
Friday 20th Dec 2002
The Shoe Inn, Plaitford, Near Romsey
Well with Christmas just round the corner this could well be an ideal opportunity to warm your cockles to some alternative barrington style carols. Sit and lament over the wonderful Christian tale of hands of time. Consider the significance of the virgin birth during never said goodbye. Eat a delicious steak washed down with a pint of guest ale during Virginia beach....... I mean !! How much more festive does it get!!!
See you there about 9pm. Check their website for more information.
http://www.shoeinn.co.uk/
Tuesday 10th Dec 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
The first barrington gig of the festive month.... and what more fitting place to have it than the bent brief.
As Santa gets steadily toasted in front of the big screen and Rudolf picks yet another wham track from the jukebox the background din is drawn to attention by the silhouettes of a band in the distance. The stage ignites into a plasma of activity and the onlookers ears are bathed in the beautiful and idyllic sounds of barrington.....
Sounds good don't it!!!
Well don't expect too much..... see you there say about 9pm
Saturday 7th Dec 2002
The Hobbit, Beovis Valley, Southampton
We've agreed to do one more Southampton gig date this year as.. well... we like playing here.
Free entry, great atmosphere, drunken students.... Len take over please....
Guess who's back in the mother ushing house!!! yo yo, one out to my bruvers!
Its the return of the Len and he is here to proclaim that the gig at the hobbit is all gravy baby yer! so get yer ass down there and move that boody to the funky beats of barrington.... catcha there 9pm
Peace out!
Sunday 24th Nov 2002
Man on the Moon, 2 Norfolk Street, Cambridge
Part of the album tour. Details coming soon.
Venue details : Man on the Moon, 2 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LF
Website : www.manonthemoon.freeserve.co.uk
Wednesday 20th Nov 2002
The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
In the words of Pete Tong "We continue..." That's right XX and XY chromosome owners its the great barrington album tour!!!
Tonight we make our way to the Thomas Tripp in Christchurch.... for those of you that haven't been here..... what are you playing at!! its a top venue with adequate local parking and attractive bar stewards in a quaint village.... what more could you want..
.... for those of you that have been there...... come on it might not be as bad this time... and in any case with such aural wonders as 'Yearbook', 'Two' and 'Hands of Time' captured for the first time ever on a rotating digital media you'd be a fool not to be there...... so there you go
Free entry, music kicks off about 9pm and the band will be available for album signings.... that's right they've learnt to write!!
Tuesday 19th Nov 2002
The Air Balloon, Mile End Road, Portsmouth
A new venue for barrington and part of the album tour.
As far as any of us can remember we've never played in Porstmouth before..... of course we've all now lost 60% of our higher brain function following a rather disaterous feedback 'experiment'....... so for all we know we could be multi millionaire musicians who have just finished there 8th world tour.
If anyone can shed any details on any of this please contact the guy who does all this organising stuff for the band..... does anyone know his name?? what's the band called anyway??
Sunday 17th Nov 2002
The Railway Inn, Winchester
We're kicking off the album tour to celebrate the long awaited release of the 2nd barrington album here in Winchester. A great venue, really good atmosphere and the first chance the general public has to get their grubby little mitts on the all new shiny and obscenely sexy 2nd barrington album.
This new album is such a work of genius that there is really only one word that can sum it up......... and as soon as we figure out what that word is we'll let you know!!....
Playing alongside the fantastic acid jazz outfit 'Suspicious Package' and fun indie band 'Koupa'
Just 3 pounds entry. Doors at 7.30. Music starts at 8ish and we're on first so we can dance to the other bands!
Saturday 16th Nov 2002
Album Launch Gig
That’s right ladies and gents, the time has officially arrived. The moment that 1000's of people have been waiting for. The moment that will once and for all put barrington on the great hall of fame map. The shining moment in musical history that will at last recognise the true musical genius that nestles deep within the barrington bosom, the absolute pinnacle moment of....... well you get the idea.....
Its the launch party for barringtons 2nd album entitled 'Backseat Education'
Location: Upstairs at The Home Tavern, Eastleigh, SO50 9SJ.
Details: Free entry! BUT you need a ticket, which you can only obtain from us. There is a limited amount so mail us if you want one.
This is an invite only one off special evening for dedicated fans and small furry animals. More details to follow and of course everyone on the barrington mailing list will be updated as the event draws closer
Looking forward to seeing all the barrington friends and extended family!!
Sunday 10th Nov 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
More fun than a teddy bears picnic!!
If you go down to the brief tonight you'd better be in disguise.
If you go down to the brief tonight you'll hardly believe your eyes.
Cos Barrington, the band not the man.
Will entertain you better than flan.
Tonights the night that Alex will get the words right.
And they reckon we can't write our own material!! See you all there about 9pm.
Tuesday 15th Oct 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Just to show how good they really are barrington will be playing at the bent brief with no Lucy and no Lennie....
"What.... are these guys crazy?" I hear you say....
.... and actually that’s an interesting point. Alex has been in and out of 'special' institutions for 'special' people ever since he had that nasty bump on the head from a swing-ball bat... Adam uses the left lobe of his brain as a coffee dispenser and Jen believes she is the queen of Atlantis. Recently Nathan has been discussing the benefits of flossing with candyfloss to Lucy.... who insists that British airways pilots are the only ones she lets near her tooth gaps..... and Jon.... well just look at him!!
So in summary yes barrington are mad, but the music is uncommonly sane..... so go ahead and treat yourselves to some therapy at the bent brief... say about 9pm.
Tuesday 1st Oct 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
We will be playing limited gigs in October to give us a break before the album launch. The Bent Brief gigs will be the few ones we do and these will be kept strictly acoustic.
Free entry and music from 9, check out the new songs, and old ones done in a completely different way...
Saturday 28th Sep 2002
Beech Hall Private Wedding Reception
Private Party.
Its a fact, barrington can be hired for private functions. If you're interested then give us a mail and we'll see what we can do. Competative prices, friendly musicians (mostly) and of course a quality product..... the sound guys quite cute as well.
Cheers, LennieB (the sound guy)
Friday 20th Sep 2002
The Shoe Inn, Plaitford, Near Romsey
Clean your clogs, shine your sneakers and tidy your trainers!!! Its time to get things started in Plaitford tonight!!!! Thats right folks, make your way on down to Plaitford on the A36 between Salisbury and the M27 and be prepared for a good food, top booze and superb musical evening. See you there starting around the 9pm mark..... depending on how much good food Alex's huge stomach can absorb!!!
Tuesday 17th Sep 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Tuesday?! That'll be Bent Brief then..... Its really quite incredible that we're back here again after such a short time. They realy must like us or somthing. We honestly thought that at first everyone in the bent brief was being sarcastic; clapping fer all the songs, loving getting requests and buying albums from us..... but it turns out that this enjoyment of barringtons music is genuine..... what d'you know!!!
Why not come and check it out?....
Free entry as per norm, music when we start drinking, dare ya!
Saturday 14th Sep 2002
The Hobbit, Beovis Valley, Southampton
A crazed fun fiesta of harmonious, melodious pop funk. Alex and the crew will once again wow you with their perfectly timed stops and perfectly executed solos (Adam, that means you!!)
Free Entry and music from 9pm
Friday 13th Sep 2002
The King Alfred, Old Northam Road, Southampton
Friday 13th in St Marys!!! At first it sounds ominous and scary..... but don't worry kids the ghosts, ghouls and mass murders are all having the night off so they can enjoy the sounds of barrington......
.....the only thing is we've told all of them that we're playing in Newcastle!! So the rest of you can come along to the King Alfreds and have a right good time. Things kick off about 9pm and we've got support from the great 'Koupa'. Also there is a rumour that we may get some after show tunes from the amazing DJ Jazzy John (the bald headed wonder mixer), a real treat!!
Entry 3 pounds, bar open till 1am...... see you there!!
Wednesday 11th Sep 2002
The Joiners Arms, St Marys Street, Southampton
Supporting Dharma and Maker. Strange names, great music...
Music from 8.45ish, tickets are 4 pounds.
Tuesday 3rd Sep 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Roll up, roll up, you're being let into a little secret and you don't even realise... that is the power of mind-magic bending surfaces of perception beyond the pale and already we've got ya clonked, boom and there you are... revelling in the fact that you have now been hypnotised and we can bend your will via remote control like the rats scuttling around inside Dr Hoffman's labotamy. Oh yeah and we've got a gig at the bent brief tuesday and you WILL be there. Remember kids "a bad idea is better than no idea at all".
Friday 30th Aug 2002
The Coopers Arms, Pewsey, Wiltshire
Our first gig in Pewsey. Looking forward to seeing our old friend Lee (see the 'about the band section') and playing to some new faces. A big hello to Sarah Rogers who has been so supportive and helpful in setting up the gig.
Free entry, and open till 11.30
Wednesday 28th Aug 2002
The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
A welcome return to The Tripp for barrington. The true test is if Adams fan club comes along... I don't know if the under 12s are allowed into the bar though....
A strictly acoustic gig this evening with a special guest on Clarient, free Entry and music from 9pm
Friday 23rd Aug 2002
Southampton Common Fair
barringon are going on after the fantastic Smerins Anti Social Club. Stage time aprox 9pm.
Free to all but don't forget to bring some money to waste on the ducks and dodgems.
Thursday 22nd Aug 2002
Talking Heads, Portswood Road, Southampton
With support from the contempory Jazz Duo 'Idle Moments' and Australian singer songwriter Jana Brady this should be one great night.
Idle moments have supported us before at the King Alfreds, that time they were a smash (in kind of a jazzy way)... so who's to say they won't be again!!! Mind you if they try and adopt cowboy hats and spurs we've got em on copyright!!
Just 3 pounds door, music from 9pm and open till midnight, see you there!!
Tuesday 20th Aug 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Thats right folks and folkesses!! Once again the Bent Brief [Honk] have invited us back to play another chilled set. I'm quite suprised to be quite honest. The last set there was so chilled that they had to defrost the beer before people could drink it and poor little Adam got frost bite on his peni...... well in a very uncomfortable place. See you there for a mellow one, say about 9pm??
Friday 2nd Aug 2002
Legends, Bevois Valley, Southampton
The first gig of August and how apt that it is at Legends, for without doubt the first barrington gig of this joyous month will indeed be legendary !!!!
What a terrible line....... who writes this stuff?? Look we're musicians not script writes you know, give us a break!!! See you there for about 9pm.
Saturday 27th Jul 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Can it be possible?? another bent brief gig in the space of one week. What ever can they be thinking.... maybe all the others musicians in Southampton have gone on holiday, maybe the owners at the bent brief have lost all there contact numbers except ours...... or maybe we're just GREAT!!!..... answers on a postcard please ladies and gents!! See you there starting about 9pm.
Friday 26th Jul 2002
The Joiners Arms, St Marys Street, Southampton
Under new gig management, the joiners finally realised that we're great, and originally had us on as the last band on this Saturday night. But they reckon that one of the other bands will bring more people. Well we'll see about that!
Should be a great night with 3 other bands (Bush Baby, Koupa and Red 5)
Please buy tickets (just 3 pounds fifty from us) as we need to show them we can bring a crowd... love you all! Tel Alex on 07779 606934, or Lucy on 07967 212998 for tickets. We deliver!
Check out www.joinerslive.com for more info...
Thursday 25th Jul 2002
The County Arms, Romsey rd, Winchester
Welcome to the County Arms: Fine food, fine ale, fine women and slap bang next to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, home to our very own lead guitarist....should be a large home crowd! (Will there be a repeat of previous knicker waving antics?? As long as we bring John along the chances are pretty high!!).
Click here for venue info
Tuesday 23rd Jul 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
REJOICE ONE AND ALL!!! for Barrington have returned to there most local venue for what can only be described as the most relaxed gig in history. The band are so chilled out at these gigs that at any one time at least 28% of the band members can and probably will be out smarted by a radish. Please feel free to come along, grab a beer and seriously reduce your IQ at this once in a night time experience. See you there, vegatating kicks off about 9pm
Friday 19th Jul 2002
The Shoe Inn, Plaitford
Thanks to Aart and Jeni who have booked us up for the rest of the year. The Shoe is warm, friendly and has a great atmosphere. Why not come along and unwind with some select beers, delicious food and of course top quality music.
For directions check out The Shoe Website
Saturday 13th Jul 2002
Romsey Folk Festival
barrington are playing from 11.15am till midday, so that means our faces will be seen in daylight!!! For some members of the band this will be there first taste if natural light for 4 years!!!!! I sure hope they got some good sun cream!!
Friday 12th Jul 2002
The King Alfred, Southampton
A gig on Alexs birthday? Is he mad? Well, should be a special night - just two pounds entry, special dedications and a great venue. Supported by the jazz vocals of Suzannah Carey.
Address : 51 Northam Road, Southampton,Hampshire SO14 0PD.
Tuesday 9th Jul 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
This will be our second Tuesday in a row at the bent brief...... any one would think they like us or somthing?? how very odd...... Any way, see you all there kicking things off about 9pm.
Saturday 6th Jul 2002
The Christchurch Festival, Christchurch UK
Our first festival this year, we're all looking forward to seeing some dancing and singing merry folk from across the South enjoying themselves in the sun. And thats just Adam after a couple of shandys...
barrington are on at 9.30 (ish) in the Main Marquee. see The Christchurch Festival Website for more info.
Tuesday 2nd Jul 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Usually an acoustic gig, I think we'll try this as a full band and see how much noise we can make in the small, but friendly setting that is the Bent Brief.
Saturday 29th Jun 2002
The Hobbit, Beovis Valley, Southampton
Fancy a gandalf cocktail? Or sucking down a smooth Legolas? Well this is the place to be...
Wednesday 19th Jun 2002
The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch
Our 2nd gig at The Tripp. Lets hope that barguy remembers to buy a CD. We would have given him a discount but then he didn't put ice in my water... long story.
Tuesday 18th Jun 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
We may be trying out a cut down version of drums for this acoustic gig - should be interesting... you will get a guaranteed song dedication if you come down and say hi!
Thursday 13th Jun 2002
Tower Records, Southampton
An acoustic gig with Adam, Lucy, Jen and Alex. We should be on about 5.30 til 6.30. barrignton now has its own section in the Rock and pop 'B' section! All rather exciting...
Location : West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton
Saturday 8th Jun 2002
Legends, Southampton
Located in the beautiful Bevois Valley, we're looking forward to another rowdy night at this class venue. If you've not met Bob yet, you don't know what a scary bartender is.
Tuesday 4th Jun 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Once again here we are at the bent brief. Free entry! Briggsy the laziest dog in the world! A hairy landlord and that faint aroma of curry...... Frankly its Jens idea of heaven!!! See you at 9ish
Monday 3rd Jun 2002
The Southampton Jubilee Celebrations
Location : Mayflower Park, Southampton. barrington should be on at around 1pm and 6pm. Meridian TV should be there!
Sunday 2nd Jun 2002
The Southampton Jubillee Celebrations
Location : Mayflower Park, Southampton. barrington should be on at around 1pm
Saturday 1st Jun 2002
The Southampton Jubilee Celebrations
Location : Mayflower Park, Southampton. We should be on at about 6pm
Friday 31st May 2002
The King Alfred, Southampton
Our first gig at the King Alfred - we're now playing downstairs all night until 12.30am. We'll be celebrating a friends birthday as well as welcoming in our new drummer John! Plus a possible set from Ben Corrie (of Powerbuldge fame) plus friends.
Should be really good fun. Just 2 pounds.
Location : The King Alfred, 51 Northam Road, Southampton
SO14 OPD
Tuesday 28th May 2002
Barfly, 2 Haverstock Hill, Camden Town
First London gig! This will be an acoustic session - looking forward to finally playing for all our friends in London Town. Doors at 7.30. More details coming soon...
Friday 24th May 2002
Talking Heads, Portswood Road, Southampton
Friday night at Talking heads - open till midnight. Should be a great night! barrington are supporting Jinrai, a band signed to Acid Jazz records. Check out their website jinrai.co.uk for more info on theses guys.
Door is 4 pounds, but you get two quality bands and a late night to boot!
Tuesday 14th May 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Well here we are again then. For those of you who have not seen us at the Bent Brief you really don't know what you're missing. The relaxed atmosphere of this venue mixed with the predominantly acoustic setup of the band makes for some of the mellowest live Barrington experiences. Come along and check us out..... try it, you might like it!
Sunday 12th May 2002
The Railway Inn, Winchester
Another trio of bands - featuring 'Afterglow' and 'Sounder'.
Just 3 pounds for three quality bands! Thats right - QUALITY...
Thursday 9th May 2002
Talking Heads, Portswood Road, Southampton
With support from Afterglow, this is promising to be another great night at The Heads. Recently refurbished, we're looking forward to seeing what they've done with the place! Open till midnight, a real bargain at 3 pounds.
We are also holding another special prize giveaway which cannot be missed!
Thursday 2nd May 2002
Tower Records, Southampton
Thanks to Gwen for getting us back again. When asked about there policy of selling records in the shape of a tower we were given a blank look. Maybe we should report them to trading standards for misleading customers. And they don't have any bungalow shaped records either. They DO have a nice selection of fishing DVDs though, as Alex discovered last time..... that boy loves his rod
We should be playing from around 5.30 until 6.30 - going for an acoustic set this time...
Wednesday 1st May 2002
The Thomas Tripp, Wick Lane, Christchurch
Our first Christchurch gig! Thanks to Paul Cole for setting this one up. Looking forward to playing in Chirstchurch, which is 'a wonderful place to live, work, visit and do business' apparently, according to their website.
Saturday 20th Apr 2002
Legends, Beovis Valley, Southampton
Free Entry, and a great atmosphere - what more could you ask for on a Saturday night? OK, dancing girls, popcorn and complimentary foot rubs would be nice as well - maybe if you ask Jen real nice.
Tuesday 16th Apr 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Two weeks in row... a new record for us. Thats two world records in a week, what with Adam smashing the longest held guitar chord record of 3 years, 7 months, 4 days, 22 hours and 5 minutes. Apparently, all this time hes had one hand in his pocket playing on a minature Les Paul replica.... so that explains it.
Free entry! Music starts at 9ish, and you might even get to see Adams tiddler.
Tuesday 9th Apr 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Although they came 2nd place in the South City pub quiz final, they will always be no.1 in our hearts!
Ok maybe that was a little cheesy, but I couldn't help it. Come down for the usual merryment on a Tuesday night.
Wednesday 27th Mar 2002
Talking Heads, Portswood Road, Southampton
Open till 12am, and supported by Afterglow and Natalie Long. Music starts at around 8.30 to fit in all the entertainment. Should be a bargain at 3 pounds!
Please don't be put off by the name of this venue. The pub has a strict non-predjudice attitude and will allow mute tails to enter as well as talking heads.
See you there!!
Tuesday 19th Mar 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Yet again Barrington will be performing at The Bent Brief. Someone once told me they were a bit scared of Andy The Owner, but he's a big teddy bear really. Come along, and give him a stroke, you'll see what I mean. What else is there to do on a Tuesday night after all.
Friday 8th Mar 2002
Legends, Bevois Valley, Southampton
Details coming soon
Tuesday 5th Mar 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
We get a hug when we play here these days - I guess we must remind some people of giant teddies. I should perhaps shave more often.....
We can all look forward to seeing Lucy's large organ again. It truely is a sight to behold, but beware... it's weight is some what greater than one first expects!!
Friday 1st Mar 2002
Legends, Bevois Valley, Southampton
Thanks to Pete Ashton for setting this up. Quite a high profile evening with the possibility of getting a review in the paper. Free Entry!
Thursday 28th Feb 2002
Tower Records, The High Street, Southampton
Not strictly a Tower, more of a basement...
We'll be playing from 5pm until they kick us out. So you might as well come along, if not for the gggggreatt! music then for some records and entertainment as Tower Security tries to eject us from their shop!
Tuesday 19th Feb 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
That’s right its Bent Brief day again... Contrary to popular belief Jimmy "the Hat", who makes regular guest appearances at the Bent Brief gigs, is in fact not related to Jackie Chan. This rather ridiculous rumour started after Jimmy was involved in removing Jenny's false teeth using a samurai sword. A skilled dental technician he may be but part of the Chan family he ain't.
Looking forward to see you all and Jimmy at the Bent brief, a chilled gig starting about 9pm.
Thursday 14th Feb 2002
The Railway Inn, Winchester
A special Valentines gig in Winchester. With support from 'Sounder' and 'Afterglow'. barrington are on at 10pm. The Railway Inn is Winchesters premiere live music venue and is less than one minutes walk from the Railway Station. Directions : Turn right from platform 1. You can't miss it dummy!
Tuesday 5th Feb 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
No Adam this time, but featuring the talents of young Mathew, Alex, Lucy and Jen.
Tuesday 22nd Jan 2002
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
They do nice curry here... and... errr. yeah. See you there!
Saturday 12th Jan 2002
The Joiners Arms, Southampton
Part of a monthly night down the joiners showcasing new bands. Our big chance to shine! Tickets are 3.50 and vodka shots just a quid. Come down and support us at one of Southamptons best music venues.
Friday 4th Jan 2002
The Hobbit, Southampton
Make a musical start to the New Year with us on Friday night at the Hobbit. Will be cold outside, but we'll try to keep you warm by setting fire to Adams guitar... maybe.
Sunday 16th Dec 2001
The Shoe Inn, nr Romsey
Looking forward to this - looks like a real nice atmosphere, and the first time we've played here as well. For directions, please visit http://www.btinternet.com/~theshoeinn/theshoeinn/
Friday 14th Dec 2001
Winchester Doctors Mess
tbc
Thursday 13th Dec 2001
The Southampton Uni Sailors Ball
bit of a pissup
Tuesday 11th Dec 2001
The Bent Brief, Lodge Rd, Southampton
This is turning out to be a great jam night for pretty much anyone that wants to come. Had a guest Soprano Sax player and percussion player last time - who knows what tonight! Always good fun.
Thursday 6th Dec 2001
Talking Heads, Southampton
Supported by the fabulous Chubba Brothers. Just 2 pounds entry and its open till midnight!
Friday 30th Nov 2001
Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton University
Supporting the Jazzmanix University Gospel Choir.
Tuesday 27th Nov 2001
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Another acoustic gig. these seem to be bi-monthly now, and we'll try to vary each one with a new instrument each time. Again, always good fun and laid back.
Tuesday 13th Nov 2001
The Bent Brief, Lodge Rd, Southampton
Acoustic gig, with a bit of sax. Should be getting Paul to add some of his alto saxophone to jazz things up a bit...
Friday 2nd Nov 2001
The Hobbit, Southampton
Friday night at the Hobbit - always good fun. Come down and enjoy a great atmosphere and shit bar staff downstairs.
Tuesday 30th Oct 2001
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road, Southampton
Another laid back acoustic gig with Lucy, Alex and Jen (if shes back from holiday!). Hopefully featuring some new songs.
Friday 28th Sep 2001
Chamberlain Hall, Southampton
Special warm up gig for the music pre term course.
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