About the Corn Stores music night

I've been running the live music night, at the Corn Stores, since early autumn 2005. It is an evening of intimate, acoustic music. It is always very friendly and relaxed and, thanks to some great friends that I have from the music scene in Reading, the quality of music is brilliant.

The night happens on a monthly basis, usually on the first Wednesday of the month (but it is worth checking the dates...there are sometimes extra gigs in the middle of a month). I start things off at about 8 o'clock with a half hour of acoustic rocky/bluesy tunes from somewhere in my collection. Almost always, I am lucky enough to have Gavin (on saxophone) and/or Carlos (on guitar), or one of a number of other, great friends to play guitar, bass, or percussion with me.

The Guest Slots

The guest slots are what makes the night really special. Here is an opportunity for the audience to be wowed by some excellently talented musicians. We have had solo guitarist/singers, duets and acoustic bands; playing a variety of styles from the electronic wizardry of Dexter's Friend's bass guitar & mandolin, to the outstanding classical/world music of the clarkhammondDuo. Take a look at the Artists page to see who we've had the pleasure of listening to so far! :o)

There are usually two guest slots. With each artist(s) playing for about 30 to 45 minutes. Sometimes longer, and sometimes there is more than one group. Whichever happens, we meander to a close sometime between eleven and midnight. Usually, I will take to the stage again and sing you a couple of final songs to wrap things up. And then off to bed...

Find out who is playing next & when through the Gig List