Surrey Comet Leisure: Music news in Kingston, Elmbridge, Surrey and south west London

Ian Anderson not out to make friends

4:39pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

It may only be March but Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson has a lot of work to do if he is going to make it on to Simon Cowell's Christmas card list this year.

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Knopfler's son aiming to follow in dad's footsteps

4:37pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

If the age old saying of like father like son can be trusted, then The Rocket Dolls could be in for a very long and very successful career.

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Muscats ready to pounce

10:19am Thursday 11th March 2010

New Addington-based band Muscats face a make-or-break week next week as they launch their debut single.

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Elastique band looking to stretch themselves

11:40am Wednesday 10th March 2010

Their style is strictly gypsy-rap-rock-ska-funk-reggae and they formed after meeting at Kingston Univeristy. Band member Miles Lacey introduces us to The Band Elastique.

Kingston Philharmonia offer some surprises

11:40am Tuesday 9th March 2010

Kingston Philharmonia will be marking the start of Spring with a concert at the United Reformed Church, Kingston, at 7.30pm on Saturday - and there may be some surprises in store.

David's daughter showing her Soul

9:30am Sunday 7th March 2010

Being the only daughter of Hollywood star David Soul brings with it its own pressures, especially when you are trying to launch a singing career.

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Tiger Lillies are no cartoon

7:50am Saturday 6th March 2010

Matt Groening may have convinced stars such as Danny Devito, Paul Newman, Sir Patrick Stewart and even Michael Jackson to appear on The Simpsons, but so far his attempts to woo the Tiger Lillies have gone without success.

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Roogalator's are family guys

2:50pm Friday 5th March 2010

Chiswick’s FastLane Roogalator, comprising brothers Tom, Will and Syd Spencer, are keeping the memory of their old man, cult singer-songwriter and crime novelist John B Spencer, alive. Will Gore spoke to guitarist Tom ahead of the band’s latest gig at the George IV.

Help for Haiti

4:31pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010

With Haiti still reeling after January’s devastating earthquake, people around the globe have been doing their bit to raise funds to aid the rebuilding of the Carribean island and the lives of its inhabitants.

Tammy's move paying off

3:23pm Monday 1st March 2010

Having been a success in Canada, jazz singer Tammy Weis made the brave leap to move to London and build a career this side of the pond.

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