The details of the 2011 Southsea Bandstand programme are shown below.
All details of the programme and times may be subject to change without notice, all events are presented subject to reasonable weather conditions. Please contact the Visitor Information Centre on 02392 826722 by 11am to confirm that the event is going ahead.
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29th May - Rhythm & Blues.
THE CADILLAC KINGS.
"They're a luxury car! They're royalty! Wait....you're both right. They're The Cadillac Kings, straight out of Pendulum-like England. Highway 17 (33 Records WM131) is packed with smoothly swinging tunes and plenty of hot playing - bandleader Mike Thomas belts 'em out with gusto, and this band can really play; Mike Adcock's piano is especially pleasurable."
Jeff Calvin Blues Revue Magazine, USA

5th June - Folk Rock.
HOBO JONES AND THE JUNK YARD DOGS
Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs are one of the most unique musical acts on the circuit today. Covering a wide range of music from genuine 1950's skiffle such as Lonnie Donegan, through Led Zeppelin & The Doors, via Johnny Cash to modern classics such as Green Day, Motorhead and even The Pussycat Dolls, this band appeal to a wide range of ages & tastes.
Support act, Bemis, Chris Ricketts

12th June - Contemporary & Original Indie.
ALIVE (covers boy band)
Support act, 2 Bands selected by Express FM plus Reactor 1.

19th June - Girl's Day!
COVER GIRLZ
Cover Girlz are the UK's number one all girl contemporary rock covers band. Incredible live music to remember!
Support act, Where's Billy and Charley Macaulay

26th June - Karaoke - Disco 70's / 80's.
THE LIVE KARAOKE BAND
This is your chance to be on stage with an experienced and professional rock band and sing your favourite songs to all your friends.

3rd July - Funk / Soul.
RICHARD EARNSHAW and Guests
"After beginning his classical training at the age of 7, he (Richard) completed formal training with a music degree from the University of London; where the freedom of expression he found in jazz, funk and soul beckoned to him...." - www.soundcloud.com
Support act, Tremain

10th July - Latin.
SON REAL ORCHESTRA
Son Real is one of London's leading Latin American Bands in the United Kingdom, created in the summer of 2004 by Latin Touch Entertainments with the collective talents from England and Colombia.

17th July - Rockabilly / Rock 'n' Roll.
THE CAEZARS
Lured together on a basic inherent mission to rattle the cobwebs from Rock'n'Roll, The Caezars formed their teenage assult (or insult?) on music in the Summer of 2009, and have since flourished to stray across the borders of Spain; France; Italy; Holland; Sweden; Switzerland and the United States of America.
Support acts, The Marvels, DJ Miss Cherry Red and DJ Simon Moon

24th July - Soul / Blues.
SHERMAN ROBERTSON
"Sherman Robertson deserves to have his name added to the short list of the finest musicians who play electric blues." - Living Blues
Support acts Laurel Arnell-Cullen, Eden

31st July - Jazz.
THE OLD THUMPER JAZZ BAND (6 piece Dixieland band)
The Old Thumper Jazz Band, sponsored by the Ringwood Brewery, comprises six musicians who have devoted their lives to mastering the art of swinging, melodic, Dixieland jazz. They can be regularly seen at top UK jazz Festivals, playing on the Quayside at Ocean Liner sailings, and numerous other functions.
Support acts, Dave Shepherd (Guest star), Jazz in Mind (4 piece blues band)

7th August - Country & Western.
STOMPING DAVE
Stompin' Dave Allen performs American roots music on guitar, five-string banjo, fiddle, piano, harmonica, vocals & tap dancing. Dave specializes in American roots music including old-time, bluegrass, blues, country blues, folk, vintage country & hillbilly. Traditional songs & tunes, originals & covers.
Support act, Billy Dooz, Pappa Jones Moonband

14th August - Swing / 1940's.
THE REGULAR JOES
Inspired by legends such as Louis Prima, Louis Jordan, Joe Williams, and the The Rat Pack, as well as contemporary swing 'revival' bands such as "Indigo Swing", "Big Bad Voodoo Daddy" and Lavay Smith, "The Regular Joes" will get you on your feet and dancing the night away!
Support acts, Tom Katz feat. The Three Belles

21st August - Urban / Street / Hip hop / Break.
DJ Luck and MC Neat supported by DJ Dafo, Ultra Foxy, Superneeks, Rapper Marvelous and Zegema Beach. Plus dance schools - South Zone, Street Force and Most Wanted.
Support act, KeliAnne B (Portsmouth's Poet Laureate)

28th August - 60's.
READY, STEADY, GO
The most dynamic decade in music brought us the Beatles, The Stones the Motown Invasion, Stax and the first taste of Britpop. Ready Steady Go bring you all this and much much more.
Support act, Mojo Dollar

All details of the programme and times may be subject to change without notice, all events are presented subject to reasonable weather conditions. Please contact the Visitor Information Centre on 02392 826722 by 11am to confirm that the event is going ahead.
Click here to view map.