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With the winter months drawing in the festival spirit lives on, though understandably under the warm cosy roof of a bar.

The Almost Ambitious festival kicks off at the Cuba Bar in Newbury with an array of different bands from 4pm.

First there's a short set of flamenco and classical guitar by Adam Vickers, followed by reggae singer/songwriter Laura Urquhart.

Other artists to look out for on the night is one of the three headliners Callaghan, who has just returned after a short tour of Tennesse in the US.

Also on the night, main headliner Eternal Sunshines will be releasing their second album The Game Is Over.

Here's the full line-up:

Eternal Sunshines
Callaghan
Somahigh
Sophie Henderson
Silver Sided
Chasing Ghosts
Ailse 22
Flaming Monkeys -
Laura Urquhart
Adam Vickers

More about the three headliners:

Eternal Sunshines

Eternal Sunshines are a three-piece local upcoming Newbury/Reading band who have organised the new Almost Ambitious Festival from scratch.

They have been building up a following through local gigs and MySpace airplay. The trio have a new album out on 14 October called The Game Is Over, which coincides with the festival.

Callaghan

A singer/songwriter based in London, who has recently done a small tour in Nashville in the US. She is currently riding high in the MySpace music charts.

Callaghan has been dubbed an exceptional vocalist and writer, influenced by artists such a Carole King, Jewel and Sarah McLachlan. Her style fuses elements of melodic pop, folk and country.

Somahigh

The Southampton-based band have recently been described as the 'best unsigned band in 15 years' while on tour across the UK. Which also included a date at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool. They have a new EP out now.