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at The Flowing Spring
Photo of CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin courtesy of Bradley Lucas, I Want 2 Shoot You
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Our annual celebration of all things chilli, we have starters, mains and desserts featuring the varying heat, flavours and fruitiness of wonderful chillis.
Some dishes are mild, others fiery!
Most meals are gluten-free, many are dairy-free and we have some great vegan dishes too!
There's something for everyone.
Call us to book your table for Chilli Week.
On the last Friday of each month we host a variety of acts in the bar, each performing for 20 minutes. They can be soloists, duos, trios or small quartets as there's not a lot of space.
It's open to everyone of any musical style but mainly based around those playing acoustic instruments which we plug in using our small PA system.
If you would like to play here simply email us with your details and we'll add you to this or future Slightly Plugged Nights.
The list of who's playing this month will appear below.
Selina and the Howlin' Dogs are a great local four-piece band pumping out upbeat, soulful, funky blues-rock originals.
Both their studio and live albums hit the IBBA top 40 album playlist in 2022 resulting in opening for Geno Washington and the Ram Jam band, Dr Feelgood and Emma Wilson Band.
The “Live at The Harlington” release won Live Album of the Year 2022 by Docs Blues Awards on Severn FM which resulted in being aired across 20+ blues radio stations/shows in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium and the US.
Their highly anticipated third album entitled Biscuit City pays tribute to where it all began with a rockier edge. It entered the IBBA top 40 album playlist at #14 in 2023.
Influences include Gary Clark jr, Vintage Trouble, Kyla Brox, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Healey, Rolling Stones, Robben Ford, Led Zeppelin and Muddy Waters.
This is the last Unplugged Night of 2025.
Taking place on the first Tuesday of each month, we host a variety of musicians performing in the bar unplugged. Any genre, any acoustic instruments, any standard: anything goes - as long as nothing is plugged in!
Simply turn up, add your name to the list and you'll get to perform. How long you play for depends on the number of acts.
Otherwise known as Acoustic Jam in Quirky Corner, this monthly event is hosted by our good friend Mike Tuffery.
There is a facebook page dedicated to Acoustic Jam in Quirky Corner. Click here to view it.
Lucca Mae is taking the UK by storm - and we've got her here on Friday 5 December, on her own, wooing the audience. We hope to have her back here soon with her full band.
Singer-songwriter Lucca channels the raw soul of Sam Cooke,
Paulo Nutini and the timeless spirit of Amy Winehouse.
Her artistry caught the attention of legendary drummer brothers Alan White (Oasis) and Steve White (Paul Weller), who are currently recording on her highly anticipated debut album.
With a trail of sold-out shows across the UK, Australia, Canada and Sweden her ability to woo an audience has made her one of the most talked-about emerging artists on the scene.
Quotes
“As far as I’m concerned The London scene is Lucca Mae, Laurie Wright & The Molotovs,” - Steve White (Paul Weller/Style Council Drummer)
“Outstanding, I want to play drums on her album,”
(Alan White - Oasis drummer).
“There is a nostalgic and organic richness in Lucca’s voice, incredibly tasteful musician, and an even more talented writer. Her warm and caring nature is felt through her music. An absolute gem to listen and watch. Love her and music!” - Will Love, The Motet Collective
“Lucca Mae is an absolute professional, original and talented musician, song writer and performer. We have had the pleasure of her talents in a few of our productions. As well as being an accomplished vocalist she is an equally talented guitarist. Her musical stylings have a nostalgic originality, and her polished vocalisations are warm and comforting to listen to.” - The Motet Collective.
“The kid just has it. Simple as that.” - Adam Webster.
Let it Bleed is a local 5-piece tribute to The Rolling Stones. They're getting more and more gigs and we're helping the band by holding this special night to film them and produce several promo videos.
The band will be playing two sets with a break and we'll be filming them using up to 6 cameras with a couple of songs filmed more than once to get extra footage.
Come along and be part of the audience. It's free entry when you register using the form below.
The Sing-along-a-Nick trio's annual venture into the world of all things Christmas. Featuring carols, traditional festive songs and cheesy Christmas hits from across the decades, plus, of course, antics and audience involvement to make everyone feel in the festive mood.
These two nights always sell out, so grab your tickets sooner rather than later.
They are just £5 each in cash from the pub
If you're looking for a civilised, relaxed New Year's Eve in good company, then join our Queeze night.
We don't charge a hefty entry fee. Instead, to join us, bring some cheese! We'll add it to our spread and we can all tuck in. Bread, crackers and chutneys are also very welcome.
Once we've sufficiently indulged, it'll be time for our music quiz. That's 6 rounds on music, including pictures, audio and live playing.
It's good fun and a wonderful way to experience a mammoth array of tasty cheeses and test your broad knowledge of music.
The Sing-along-a-Nick trio returns for its annual Valentine's Day singalong. It's an opportunity to bring the love of your life to a night of singalong songs and humour. Those without partners are equally welcome.
We'll have a special Valentine's Menu for those who wish to make a whole night of it, wining and dining before the musical mayhem begins.
As everyone knows we're huge Moonage fans and have been since they formed over 3 years ago. The 7-piece Bowie tribute band has grown into a hugely popular touring act, playing theatres, venues and festivals across the UK.
We were also the first to book Moonage Unplugged, the 3-piece version who perform popular and lesser known Bowie tracks with just vocals, guitars and piano.
A year on from Moonage Unplugged's first booking, we welcome them back to our Acoustic Lounge.
This is a rare treat, not to be missed.
Featuring Andrew on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Paul on acoustic and electric guitars and Ollie on keys and backing vocals.
We are excited to welcome Electric Soul Company as part of their European tour to The Flowing Spring.
Hailing from Chicago, this band is made up of two amazing singer/songwriter guitarists from the US: Breezy Rodio and Will Jacobs, plus Lorenzo Francocci on drums and Light Palone on bass guitar. Together they play wonderful, soulful blues.
Breezy Rodio and Will Jacobs are renowned in their own right, with their own bands and projects. Together, they just work so well. There's bags of soul in their music, upbeat with an infectious groove, often funky. You've got to see them in action.
Pretty Green is a hard working and dedicated band from Burnley in Lancashire who are passionately devoted to the music of The Jam.
We have had the pleasure of seeing Pretty Green live in Brighton and they are absolutely top notch, both vocally and musically.
Whether it is a complex song like Burning Sky or Scrape Away or a classic like Going Underground or Start, you will be blown away by their musical talent and commitment to getting things right and sounding right.
What makes Pretty Green stand out from other Jam tributes is the front man who is in his very early twenties, with his controlled aggression, guitar playing and singing, mirroring a young Paul Weller.
Covering all albums, B sides and singles, this really will be a night to remember.
Jam fans will not be disappointed.
Paying homage to the classic 90's lineup of Crowded House, Sean, Mathew, Ben and Bridgey of The Loungeroom Lizards set out to bring the atmosphere and hits of the legendary antipodean songsmiths 1996 Sydney Opera House farewell show, complete with infectious harmonies, daft humour and a sprinkling of unpredictability.
You’ll find yourself grinning and singing along to many beautifully crafted classics including Don't Dream It's Over, It's Only Natural, Weather With You, Distant Sun, Pineapple Head, Four Seasons In One Day, Fall At Your Feet and many more.
The first Meet of 2026, our Classic Cars & Bikes Meet welcomes all classics from any era and with any number of wheels!
Just come along, bring your prized machine, enjoy a cuppa and a bacon roll and admire all the other motors on show.
April's Meet is always hugely popular so we should get a bumper turnout.
Rea-Loaded is a new band of highly experienced musicians based in the West Midlands with a desire to re-create the authentic sound of Chris Rea and his music.
The band was started by drummer Ed Taylor (who has played here with Fleetwood Mad) who has spent much of his life in the world of Formula One. Ed has met Chris Rea several times over the years in the motorsport paddocks of the world: a huge passion and big part of Chris's life.
Rea-Loaded is fronted by Neil Gordon who possesses the raspy voice and guitar skills to do justice to these songs.
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Neil and and Ed are joined in the band by three other highly experienced musicians: Mick Lown (guitar), Dave Williams (keys) and Pez Connor (bass).
Expect to hear great songs, including Road To Hell, Auberge, Lets Dance, Josephine, Stainsby Girls, On The Beach, Fool If You Think Its Over and many, many more.
It's great to have this highly talented band return for their annual May Day Bank Holiday Saturday gig here in the Acoustic Lounge.
Fronted by singer-guitarist Jewels Vass, this 5-piece takes you through an evening of soul, blues, jazz and reggae originals and covers; all upbeat, feel-good, summery grooves.
The band have supported The Wailers, Daddy G (Massive Attack) The Skints and The Slits among others and singer-front lady Jewels Vass has recorded and performed with Mad Professor, Zion Train and Pama International with radio plays, including from Craig Charles and Don Letts.
The line-up is:

We're holding a very special afternoon and evening of live music in the garden to remember Dave Robinson, a good friend to many of us here, who passed away in the summer having suffered from Blood Cancer.
In discussions with Dave's wife, Isobel, we're very happy to host some excellent bands and musicians on the Rose Stage and in one of the marquees, all of whom knew Dave and who want to help raise funds for Blood Cancer UK.
You will get to see some fantastic musicians and hear loads of great songs. Whilst entry is free, we ask that everyone brings sackfuls of cash to dump in our collection buckets. That's the main reason for holding this day, so please be as generous as you can with your contributions.
Among the acts are:
Moonshine (Southern US Rock)
Rotherfield Walking Football Club musicians
The Incredible Spring Band, reforming for this one-off gig!
The Ding Dong Daddios (amazing swing and jive)
Moonage (Best of Bowie tribute band)
Tina, The Queen of Rhythm boasts a band of the crème de la crème of musicians. We've seen the band live and they are so impressive, fronted by Ruby Rose who does Tina Turner true justice!
Big things come in small packages and despite her petiteness, Ruby has earned the moniker of ‘The Pocket Rocket’; delivering blisteringly energetic performances every time she takes to the stage.
The show is the ultimate appreciation of the Queen of Rhythm, celebrating a true legend with songs from throughout her career.
With a full horn section, amazing keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and backing singers, this promises to be a great show. You won't be able to resist getting up, dancing and singing. We can't wait!
Formed in 2007, the Small Fakers are the UK's only tribute to mod legends the sensational Small Faces, with hits galore at every show including All Or Nothing, Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday and many more mixed in with B-sides and fan favourites from the Small Faces' back catalogue. A visual and musical feast for all Small Faces fans.
This is such a hard-working band, performing relentlessly throughout the year. We saw them in London and were so impressed. It's easy to forget they're a tribute: they're so authentic. Even the Small Faces' drummer, Kenney Jones, commented: "Really great - absolutely spot on". Ronnie Lane's brother, Stan, said: ""For those of you who never saw the Small Faces live, this is as close as you're gonna get".
The band features:
Matt - Guitar and vocals as Steve Marriott
Neil - Bass and vocals as Ronnie Lane
Jon - Organ, piano and vocals as Ian MacLagan
Dan - Drums and vocals as Kenney Jones
King Awesome will be bringing the ultimate 80s stadium rock show back to The Flowing Spring. They were so entertaining when they performed here last July we just had to get them back!
Featuring the greatest hits of Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, Poison, Whitesnake and all their hard-rockin’ amigos, these boys will transport you to those late ‘80s nights on L.A.’s Sunset Strip where big riffs and even bigger hair ruled the airwaves; where you rocked all night and party'd all day.
King Awesome fuse huge riffs, anthemic choruses and an incendiary live show full of high kicks, fist pumps and tongue-in-cheek references to all your favourite 80s rock cliches!
King Awesome hold their crowds in the palm of their leather-gloved hands and party like it’s 1989!
The Trembling Wilburys graced the Rose Stage here last June. The crowd absolutely loved the gig, so we've got them back, performing all of the Traveling Wilburys recorded music, plus some of those hits from the band's members. We have a couple of videos of 2025's gig here, worth seeing. See Handle With Care below...
As well as such Wilburys hits as “Handle With Care”, “End Of The Line” and “She’s My Baby”, the band’s large and varied repertoire also includes classics by George Harrison/Beatles, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and ELO, which all makes for an unforgettable tribute show of the highest musical calibre.
The band members are:
Michael Goulding as George Harrison
Dave Collison as Roy Orbison
Andy McNish as Bob Dylan & Tom Petty
Marko Laver as Jeff Lynne
Dzal Martin – lead guitar
Steve Salvari – keyboards
Dave Stark – drums
Fleetwood Mad are back here for their fourth appearance. Always attracting a bumper crowd, this band performs all the Fleetwood Mac hits plus some of the early Peter Green songs too.
We just can't get enough of this truly amazing band, performing Led Zeppelin's music with such authenticity, back here for the fifth time. The sound, the clothing, the mannerisms, the musicianship....
CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, paying homage to the world's most influential and succesful rock band ever! This show features an incredible recreation of Led Zeppelin in their prime, featuring amazing replica costumes and instruments that will take you back in time to the early 70's.
Formed by four musicians with a love of, and dedication to, the music of Led Zeppelin, this is no parody or ego trip, just an honest and true representation of the music of the greatest rock band ever, Led Zeppelin, performed live on stage with no tricks, backing tracks or safety net!
If you like your Led Zeppelin tribute band with big hair, all the stage moves and excitement of the original band, an incredible attention to detail unrivalled by any other Led Zeppelin tribute band, a singer with all the range and power of Robert Plant, a guitarist with all the riffs and groove of Jimmy Page, a drummer with all the feel and power of John Bonham and a multi-instrumental bassist like John Paul Jones, this is the Led Zeppelin tribute band for you!
Space Cowboy, the ultimate tribute to Jamiroquai have been thrilling audiences all over the UK and Europe for more than a decade and now this top-notch band is gracing the Rose Stage at The Flowing Spring.
Experienced musicians, amazing visuals and authentic outfits combine to produce a breathtaking show, featuring studio and live versions of such hits as Cosmic Girl, Canned Heat, Virtual Insanity, Deeper Underground and many more.
Their status as the definitive Jamiroquai tribute act was cemented when Jay Kay and the team shared Space Cowboy’s first live medley video on the Grammy award-winning band’s own website.
The tens of thousands of views, shares and likes that followed gave them an instant connection with Jamiroquai’s worldwide fanbase and since then they have connected with over 200,000 fans and counting.
Space Cowboy... all the hits... in all the hats!
Thunderstruck UK are the ultimate tribute to rock legends AC/DC, faithfully recreating the energy and spectacle of their iconic live shows. From high-voltage classics like "Highway to Hell" to anthems like "Back in Black," the band delivers an electrifying experience that fans of the original band adore.
Regulars on the UK tribute circuit, Thunderstruck UK have rocked venues and festivals across the country, including Rockstock and Giants of Rock. Their authentic sound, complete with blistering guitar solos and powerhouse vocals, makes them a must-see for AC/DC fans.
Moonage are very special. They have the best Bowie frontman with the voice and the natural look of Bowie, backed by top-notch musicians. Everything is as good as it gets.
Performing in theatres across the UK, we are priveleged to have this 7-piece band returning to The Flowing Spring for their tenth appearance.
Don't miss this. We will have a bumper crowd, a great atmosphere and a night of the finest music.
MORE DATES COMING SOON!
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The Flowing Spring, Henley Road, Playhatch, Reading, Oxfordshire RG4 9RB
