WHAT'S ON
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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All events that require a ticket purchase are now listed in our Flowing Spring Ticket Store, so you can either buy them online or by popping into the pub with cash.
WATCH PAST GIGS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Whilst you're here, take a look at our Flowing Spring Gigs YouTube Channel which has a growing number of live videos we've filmed and produced
We’re bringing back our Games Night on Saturday 22 February, for one night only. It’s a chance for us to get together and enjoy a wide range of classic games in our cosy pub.
Some of the many games available will be pool and snooker, darts, Connect 4, Guess Who, bagatelle, shove ha’penny, shuffleboard (pictured) and many more. If you'd like to bring your favourite games, let us know using the form below. Please note the games shouldn't be too long-winded. Short and competitive is best.
Entry is free and we’ll have a range of basket meals with chips (so you can carry your food from table to table), all priced at £15.
We’ll list all the games here nearer the time.
Please do let us know if you’re going to join us for this fun evening using the form below and list any games you're happy to bring.
Slightly Plugged, which takes place on the last Friday of the month, invites musicians to play here in the pub mic'd up. We usually accept up to four-piece acts (due to space limitations) , performing for up to 20 minutes each.
It's a very informal affair taking place in our relaxed bar.
PA, mics and leads are supplied: just bring your instruments.
If you would like to perform at a Slightly Plugged Night, please email Nick with your name and line-up and we'll happily add you.
The line-up is being added below...
Our Unplugged Nights take place in the bar on the first Tuesday of the month. Anyone is welcome to come and perform, whether with an acoustic instrument of a capello.
The one rule is no plugging in!
It's a lovely, intimate atmosphere in the bar and acts usually perform between 3 and 4 songs, depending on how many acts turn up on the night. You don't have to register in advance for this event.
There is a Facebook page dedicated to our Quirky Corner Unplugged Nights at https://www.facebook.com/QuirkyCornerJam
We also hold Slightly Plugged Nights: the same format but plugged in (you must apply to play at a Slightly Plugged Night). We use a small PA system and provide mics, cables and DI boxes. Slightly Plugged happens on the last Friday of the month, September to May.
We're delighted to have local rock band The Dead Can Wait return to The Flowing Spring, this time performing on stage in the Acoustic Lounge, our intimate venue where you can get up close to the action.
This band of highly experienced musicians will be performing their powerful rock songs from their debut album In Lumine over two sets plus new material.
The band members are:
Slightly Plugged, which takes place on the last Friday of the month, invites musicians to play here in the pub mic'd up. We usually accept up to four-piece acts (due to space limitations) , performing for up to 20 minutes each.
It's a very informal affair taking place in our relaxed bar.
PA, mics and leads are supplied: just bring your instruments.
If you would like to perform at a Slightly Plugged Night, please email Nick with your name and line-up and we'll happily add you.
The line-up will appear below...
This is our first Classic Cars and Bikes Meet of the year. The Meet has been happening here at The Flowing Spring since April 2016!They take place on the second Sunday of the month up to October.
When it's good weather, April and May's turnout is huge, so get here early and enjoy the spectacle.
The format is simple: just turn up in your prized 2, 3 or 4-wheeler and show it off in our grounds to the many admiring petrolheads. We have plenty of space with the car park and bottom lawn.
We have tea, coffee and other refreshments available from the bar plus bacon rolls.
You don't have to bring a classic car or bike. You're welcome to come along just to take a look round with a cuppa and have a good old natter.
Doors open at 9:30am.
Entry is completely free and you don't have to register unless you are a club intending to bring a whole host of cars.
If you are a club, we are happy to arrange a separate lunch or evening meet for you and your members where you can have a drink and a meal if you wish. Give us a call and we'll make it work for you.
You're no doubt aware of Moonage, the Best of Bowie Tribute Band who have appeared here many times over the past few years and whose touring as a 7-piece live band continues to intensify.
Well, we are excited to announce that we are hosting an exclusive evening of Moonage Unplugged, a completely unique experience of hearing a whole host of Bowie's material performed with acoustic instruments.
From Moonage, we're delighted to have Andrew (Bowie frontman) singing and playing acoustic guitar, Paul, the band's guitarist also on acoustic and Ollie, their keyboard player who will be on piano. They will be playing both well-known songs and lesser known album tracks. This is a one-off, not to be missed.
Also on the bill is Jagged Little Alanis making their debut appearance here at The Flowing Spring. They are the UK's most popular Alanis Morissette tribute act. You'll hear - and no doubt sing along - to all those classic Alanis songs such as Ironic, You Oughta Know, Hand in my Pocket, Head over Feet, All I Really Want, to name just a few.
Slightly Plugged, which takes place on the last Friday of the month, invites musicians to play here in the pub mic'd up. We usually accept up to four-piece acts (due to space limitations) , performing for up to 20 minutes each.
It's a very informal affair taking place in our relaxed bar.
PA, mics and leads are supplied: just bring your instruments.
If you would like to perform at a Slightly Plugged Night, please email Nick with your name and line-up and we'll happily add you.
The line-up will appear below...
Jewels & the Jacuzzis are a wonderful 5-piece band playing a mix of reggae, soul, jazz, blues, ska, to soothe your soul, lift your spirits and get you movin and groovin..
Playing a mix of originals and classics with a twist.
The band have supported the likes of The Wailers, Daddy G Massive Attack) The Skints, and The Slits.
Singer-front lady Jewels Vass has recorded and performed with Mad Professor. Zion Train and Pama International with radio plays from Craig Charles and Don Letts.
The band line-up is:
Jewels Vass - vocals/ guitar
Andy Purcell - keyboards / backing vocals
Richard Quitenton - bass
Vincent Charles - drums
Rhys Mundy - percussion
In August 2022 we held a special filming event to help promote the new Bowie tribute band, Moonage. With the videos we produced of their live performance, and with your help as part of the audience, Moonage have gone on to become one of the top Bowie tributes in the country.
We’re holding a similar filming event on Saturday 17 May in the garden to help promote a new 7-piece band called Aquarius which includes several Moonage band members, this time focusing on the flower power songs of the late 60s and early 70s. So we’ll need your help again as part of the audience.
The event will be in two sections:
The Sing-along-a-Nick trio plays here at The Flowing Spring 3 to 4 times a year. The Summer Show is the big one, performing on the Rose Stage. It's our mass singalong with everyone in good spirits singing away in the garden and having a giggle.
There will be plenty of cheesy hits to sing, the usual dry humour, costumes and silliness plus guests!
The trio is:
Nick the landlord on piano and leading the howling
Mister Minch on double bass
Bradley on drums
ably (?) supported by our audience!
We're also delighted to welcome back BoxSet who played with us last summer. They will be performing an hour set and then no doubt joining the Singalong trio for a rousing finale!
Tickets are free. We will be collecting donations for CRUK (Cancer Research) so please bring cash.
Celebrating 15 years of Nick and Hazel at The Flowing Spring. Thanking you all for your support!
Live music from 3pm to 10:30pm
Each year we hold a Hats Off party to celebrate something special. This year is particularly special to us as Nick and Hazel mark 15 years of running this wonderful, magical pub. So we take our hats off to everyone who has supported us throughout the years!
Hats Off To You!!
We have lined up some excellent, groovy, upbeat bands to perform on the Rose Stage to have you dacig and partying with us for 7 hours or so.
Tickets are free when you complete the form below.
We will be collecting donations for CRUK (Cancer Research) so please bring cash.
PHOENIX UKULELE BAND - Our favourite ukulele ensemble will be playing at the start and between several other acts
TALK IN CODE - Local 4-piece 80s influenced energetic indie-pop band
BEATROOT - 9-piece original funk band from Sussex with rhythm section, large horn section, guitar and keyboards
KINGS & BEARS - Excellent, lively, funk-rock originals make their long-awaited return. From Lincoln.
VINTAGE SOUND COLLECTIVE - Local 7-piece classy, high energy soul, funk and disco covers to dance the night away
The Traveling Wilburys never played live as sadly the great “Big O” (Roy Orbison) passed away shortly after the release of their debut album “Volume 1” in late 1988.
Luckily, the Trembling Wilburys can bring you their version of the “show that never was” with an incredibly uplifting 90-minutes plus of fantastic music.
In addition, the band features two of the most acclaimed sound-alikes of any tribute act with John Brosnan (of the “Let It Be” stage show) performing as George Harrison, while Dave Collison perfectly captures Roy Orbison’s unique vocal range and look.
We've seen these chaps perform in London. They're great fun and the music is just wonderful.
It's a very rare chance to see them perform live outside the capital!
We're delighted to have Fleetwood Mad return to The Rose Stage for their third appearance.
Fleetwood Mad are the sensational and exciting band recreating an authentic Fleetwood Mac experience.
Created out of a passion for Fleetwood Mac and their music, Fleetwood Mad have secured their place as one of the "must see" Fleetwood Mac bands.
With a huge flashback to the Peter Green era and all of the other big hits, (along with costume changes of course) Fleetwood Mad take you on a journey exploring the magic of Fleetwood Mac.
Oye Santana delivers a truly authentic, powerful tribute to the music of iconic Latin rock legend Carlos Santana, with spectacular, energetic performances driving a vibrant, rocking Latin dance rhythm guaranteed to get you up on your feet!
Performing a dynamic feast of Santana classics including Smooth, Maria Maria, Black Magic Woman, Samba Pa Ti and featuring music from Woodstock to the grammy award winning Supernatural, it's a powerful Latin, vibrant, rocking, party of a performance!
We just can't get enough of this truly amazing band, performing Led Zeppelin's music with such authenticity. 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!
King Awesome bring the ultimate 80s arena rock tribute show to The Flowing Spring, 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!
They also bring a wall of Marshall stacks, smoke cannons, full-colour backdrop and outrageous guitar changes!
King Awesome is:
Stevie King: lead vocals & additional guitars
C.C. Van Jovi: lead guitar & backing vocals
Johnny Mayhem: bass guitar & backing vocals
Randy Lee Adler: drums & samples
Special Kinda Madness performs two sets combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys’.
With Special Kinda Madness you get a Madness tribute band and a Special tribute band on the same stage!
Playing a set from each band and producing a show that will have the audience up and dancing from the off, this six-piece band will have everyone hankering after that exciting era of 2-Tone and ska.
In our opinion, the finest Bowie tribute out there, back for their 9th appearance! They're so good!
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.
Don't miss this. We will have a bumper crowd, a great atmosphere and a night of the finest music.
To mark 30 years since the release of Definitely Maybe, we secured the booking of the UK's number one Oasis tribute band, Oasiz. Within days, Oasis announced they were reforming!
So, if you couldn't get tickets for Oasis in 2025, Oasiz is the next best thing! If you do get tickets for Oasis, you may well want a top-up weeks later! So, either way, grab your tickets now!
This Oasiz gig is part of our summer series of Gigs in the Garden, held every year outdoors from May to September.
Absolute entertainment, this top Queen tribute will draw you in and you'll love it!
Supersonic Queen bring all the spirit and majesty of Queen to audiences all over the world. Performing in UK and International theatres and festivals, Supersonic Queen are known for their
uniquely dynamic recreation of Queen's iconic live performances. With an unparalleled energy and charisma this totally live 5-piece band deliver the best Queen tribute you’ll see today.
They have garnered glowing praise from audiences of all ages and die-hard Queen fans alike.
Supersonic Queen’s ethos is to recreate the most thrilling live experience possible, with the same dynamic sound and look of Queen in their finest live concerts. They have honed their sound, performance and stage show so that it’s as close as you will find anywhere in the UK. And don't just take the band's word for it: we have seen them live and they were just great!
MORE DATES COMING SOON!
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The Flowing Spring, Henley Road, Playhatch, Reading, Oxfordshire RG4 9RB
