Music Phots - Photos from live music at events and profile of band, Red Vegas.
Taunton Rock 'n' Roll Club - Offers an evenings entertainment for all ages and abilities, where you can enjoy dancing or simply sit back and listen to the music. Site features event listings, pictures, and charity night information.
Pist Ole Bd Music - Home of Cider Metal Fite and Scream Blue Murder, Taunton's local punk and metal bands. Includes reviews and gig details.
Taunton-Som - An independent guide for people wanting to eat, drink or shop in Taunton. [Uses Flash.]
Wayfarers Pantomime Online - History, photo gallery and details of the latest performance of this local group.
Taunton Thespians Amateur Dramatic Society - Provides a history of the society, details of past and present productions, press cuttings, extracts from members newsletter and contacts.
The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre - Programme of exhibitions and shows, reviews, booking information, 'Friends' schemes and facilities available for hire.
Taunton Concert Band - Introduction to this wind band with programme of engagements, membership lists of the main and training bands, press releases and photograph album.
Taunton Sinfonietta - Introduction, contacts and constitution of chamber orchestra.
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