22nd December - Bruce Neil at Antique Rose

Last night once again saw us back in Bush Walk. Georgina Hustler, owner of Antique Rose handed out Prosecco, then introduced Bruce Neil to the crowd. Bruce played guitar and sang some of  his more recently written songs that he is planning to release in the New Year. His daughters Elsie and Betsy spurred him on and offered to warn their Dads numb fingers from the cold air! A good crowd was gathered, and Bruce closed with his famous acoustic version of "Paradise City" which was well received.



Antique Rose has been described as 2 floors of lovely pretty things ... gorgeous gifts .... festive treats ... plus Wokingham's winter Wonderland.. a whole Floor of Christmas loveliness !!! And there is still time to go visit.

Tonight we are inside St Paul's Church for a performance by their Church Choir and tomorrow at 4pm work off those mince pies by joining us at Howard Palmer Gardens for what can only be described as a Wrap Up Party. Come one, come all for what may be a real mix of acts but will be a good time.

9th December - Bruce Neil at Hope & Anchor

Last night we were at the Hope & Anchor on Station Rd for another fantastic Living Advent Calendar performance. 

Local musician Bruce Neil performed a few of his tracks and a few covers including his famous version of Guns and Roses’ Paradise City.

Bruce Neil from Wokingham is a singer/songwriter with a folk inspired sound, producing songs with heartfelt depth and lyrics that captivate the listener, taking them on an insightful and thought-provoking journey. As a winner of BBC Introducing, resulting in air play nationally, he has recently achieved widespread public attention following the video release of his percussive folk rendition of Guns N’ Roses track Paradise City. Not only did this go viral on social media, it was endorsed by the band themselves and has achieved recognition and air play from several US radio stations.

The video is a short compilation of some of the tracks including “Caroline” and a cover of “Stand By Me” but if you wait until after the gap there is a full version of “Paradise City”.

Tonight join us at TG Art Gallery for a local poet, actor and public speaker Ben Warner.

Bruce Neil at the Dukes Head

There was a really nice atmosphere in The Dukes Head on Sunday night with the performance by Bruce Neil.

He sang "Caroline", and "let's go back to that" "we want it now" and "letting you go" from his new album. Bruce, from Wokingham, is a singer songwriter who has recently been played nationally on 'BBC Introducing'. He shares his folk styled story telling compositions with who ever wants to hear.

You can listen to his unique sound on:  www.soundcloud.com/bruceneilmusic or find out more via his page on www.facebook.com/BruceNeilMusic

7th December - Bruce Neil at the Local Barber shop

We joined Wokingham lad Bruce Neil at the Local Barber Shop off Broad Street for the Saturday, 7th December Wokingham Living Advent Calendar performance.

Bruce lives in Wokingham with his young family and is a singer/songwriter, with recent appearances on the BBC. He shared his folk styled story telling compositions with a 50 strong audience including "Easier" and "Caroline", which feature on his recently out EP. www.facebook.com/BruceNeilMusic

The Local Barber Shop, who has been trading in Wokingham 5 years today, served hot chocolate to the audience.

Check out photos from the evening below. Video to come soon.



We hope you will join us tonight at Morrisons in the Market Place for a performance from some very talented young people.