Oxford's Music Talent

Hello, welcome to Entertainment, I'm Jackie Dalton, and today we travel to
　　the English town of Oxford. Most famous, perhaps, for its University, but it's
　　not only academic talent that the city has produced. Among the many other
　　things, it's the birthplace of some very successful music groups and some
　　great music venues – music venues - places where musicians and bands play.
　　This week, our reporter Tim Bearder has got on his bicycle and is going to
　　take us on a tour of some of the best places to see live music in Oxford…
　　starting with The Jericho Tavern, which was the birthplace of Oxford's
　　modern indie-rock music scene. As you listen to Tim, try to catch the names
　　of two famous groups who started out there:
　　Tim
　　So here I am at The Jericho Tavern in the wealthy bohemian area of central Oxford. It's
　　where it was all going on in the early 90's. On a Friday, the band, which later became
　　Radiohead, played their first gig here in September 1986. Jonny Greenwood, the now
　　internationally renowned lead guitarist for the band, played harmonica back then. Oh, and
　　Supergrass also played their first gig here.
　　Jackie:  Did you catch them? Radiohead and Supergrass both played their first gigs
　　there. A 'gig' – spelt g-i-g is a live music performance. Tim is going to take
　　us inside the tavern to meet Adrienne, who organises gigs there. As you listen
　　to her, try to answer this question: Which words does Adrienne use to
　　describe the venue?
　　Tim and Adrienne
　　- Downstairs is a large pub area and upstairs here we go into the legendary back venue and
　　hopefully Adrienne should be here. Adrienne, hello there!
　　- Hi there!
　　- This is the birthplace of Radiohead and Supergrass.
　　- Yeah, it is. It's a lovely, lovely venue it's got a great vibe, it's got a great atmosphere.
　　Jackie:  Adrienne says it's got a great vibe, a great atmosphere: it feels good to be
　　there. So, if upcoming local bands today want to perform on the same stage
　　as Radiohead and Supergrass, can they call up Adrienne and ask her to let
　　them play? What does she say to this?
　　Tim and Adrienne
　　- It's got a great vibe, it's got a great atmosphere.
　　- So if a local band wanted to take the same hallowed stage that Radiohead and Supergrass
　　had taken, they could contact you and…
　　- They've got to be good enough, I'm very picky. It's got a great reputation of having great
　　bands, you know, and that's what I'm trying to get going again.
　　Jackie:  Well, just being a local band isn't quite enough – they have to be good.
　　Adrienne says she is picky - picky, which means she won't just accept anyone
　　she's very fussy about who she chooses to perform and they have to be good.
　　Next Tim is getting on his bicycle and taking us to another venue – this one is
　　called the Zodiac. Tim says the Zodiac is an important venue in Oxford –
　　why?
　　Tim
　　The venue is easily the most important place for new music in Oxford. It has two separate
　　rooms; the downstairs room has a capacity of 350 and the upstairs 450. Oxford's most
　　famous band, Radiohead, also have a strong association with this venue - as well having
　　shot the video for Creep here they have also contributed in the past to its upkeep.
　　Jackie:  Did you get the answer? Tim says it's the most important venue for new
　　music in Oxford. New bands play there. He also mentions that Radio Head
　　performed in the Zodiac and shot a video there – to 'shoot a video' means to
　　film it. So where is Tim taking us next?