It's always good to hear about a new music venue in the area so, when we heard that Crumbs in Woodley was going to try a music night

The music scene in Reading and nearby is very much alive right now, with plenty of home-grown talent making great sounds plus more established artists

Jack Daynes is clearly a talented musician. As well as his own solo music and shows, he is an excellent drummer playing in top tours

Belle Dame were one of the lucky bands chosen to take part in Only The Poets' battle of the bands at the Purple Turtle

Reading is becoming a second home for this blues-rock trio from the Netherlands. They've played at the Purple Turtle three times now

One thing we are very passionate about is grassroots music, and that's something shared by Only The Poets

We were privileged to be invited to a 'secret gig' at the Face Bar, which was a dress rehearsal for Spriggan Mist's upcoming tour

Each week we like to champion the music scene with ten songs in our playlist that all have a connection to the RaW (Reading and Wokingham)

This week we have new entries from acts who have played or will play soon in the area.

Each week we like to champion the music scene with ten songs in our playlist that all have a connection to Reading and Wokingham area