As I type Atlantico are gearing up for their first few gigs with a new line-up. The band now includes Owain Clarke (La Cucina) on keyboards and guitar, Duncan Brown (Louche Manouche/Chien Bizarre/Souls of Fire) on sax and clarinet, and Linden McKenzie on trombone.

 

The Dolphin in St Denys has opened its doors again after a brief closure, and you can once again find several Melting Pot acts playing there on a regular basis.

 

Getting nearer to Christmas, Melting Pot is promoting a gig at a new venue for us, the Lantern Theatre in Romsey.  Based at Mountbatten School in Romsey, the Lantern is a great little venue fully kitted out with PA and lights. Our first venture will be a great acoustic double bill with Louche Manouche and Contraband – gypsy jazz meets bluegrass. Dazzling musicianship and toe-tapping rhythms with some stunning improvised solos - the ultimate good-time evening!

 

And now on to the gig listings...

Friday 31st October at 9pm

The Talking Heads, 320 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2TD

 

Sunday 2nd November at 8pm

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

 

Saturday 29th November at 10pm

Kolebka, Bevois Valley, Southampton

 

Friday 5th December at 9pm

The Talking Heads, 320 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2TD

Tuesday 4th November at 8pm

The Edge of the Wedge, 147B Albert Road, Southsea PO4 0JW

Saturday 1st November at 10pm

Kolebka, Bevois Valley, Southampton

 

Tuesday 4th November at 9pm

Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2NY

 

Tuesday 11th November at 9pm

The Dolphin, Osborne Road South, Southampton SO17 2EZ

 

Friday 14th November at 9pm

Royal Oak, Ringwood Road, North Gorley, Fordingbridge SP6 2PB

 

Saturday 15th November at 9pm

Bent Brief, 17-19 Lodge Road, Southampton SO14 6RP

 

Tuesday 25th November at 9pm

The Dolphin, Osborne Road South, Southampton SO17 2EZ

 

Tuesday 2nd December at 9pm

Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2NY

 

Saturday 6th December at 9pm

The Shoe Inn, Salisbury Road, Plaitford, Romsey SO51 6EE

 

Tuesday 9th December at 9pm

The Dolphin, Osborne Road South, Southampton SO17 2EZ

 

Friday 12th December at 9pm

Royal Oak, Ringwood Road, North Gorley, Fordingbridge SP6 2PB

 

Saturday 13th December at 8pm

Lantern Theatre, Romsey – double bill with Contraband

The Mountbatten School, Whitenap Lane, Romsey SO51 5SY

Tickets £5 on the door

 

Tuesday 23rd December at 9pm

The Dolphin, Osborne Road South, Southampton SO17 2EZ

Friday 28th November at 9pm

The Bridge House Hotel, Ringwood Road, Longham, Dorset BH22 9AN

 

Friday 5th December at 9pm

The Bridge House Hotel, Ringwood Road, Longham, Dorset BH22 9AN

Saturday 22nd November at 9pm

The Cellars at Eastney – supporting Ezio

56 Cromwell Road, Southsea PO4 9PN

 

Saturday 29th November at 9pm

Blue Keys Hotel, 82 Northlands Road, Southampton SO15 2LH

 

Saturday 13th December at 9pm

Blue Keys Hotel, 82 Northlands Road, Southampton SO15 2LH

 

Tuesday 25th November at 8pm

The Edge of the Wedge, 147B Albert Road, Southsea PO4 0JW