Mad Hatter Concerts - Live music promotion and event organisation in the this area.
Dr Marshall's Remedy - Local 6 piece band who play: Rock, Blues, Country, Soul, disco, and ska. Includes contact details, live dates, history, pictures and mp3's
Harborough Band on-line - Site giving details of the band's forthcoming concerts as well as outline of the band history.
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