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Unless otherwise stated, expect gigs to start at around 9pm to 9.30pm.
FRIDAY 1st March
Grand Magus/Primitai/Bullriff Stampede/Bloodshot Dawn (Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8ED): The mighty Hourglass Promotions bring you another feast of cutting edge alt metal and rock. Tickets are £12, available from the Pavilion box office on 01305 783225. More details at www.hourglasspromo.co.uk
The Skimmity Hitchers/The Shinkickers/The Devil’s Rejects/The Inbredz/Dapper Dan (Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HF): A tour of pure West Country mayhem under the banner of Fuelled By Cider kicks off here tonight. Music from 7.45pm; details at www.fuelledby.com/gig-list/
Hybrid (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU): Contemporary and classic pop and rock.
Skinful (Royal Exchange, Weston, Portland DT5 2BZ): Whitesnake, Guns N’ Roses, Thin Lizzy, Motorhead and more.
Copykatz (Lugger Inn, West Street, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DY).
Swanage Blues Festival A host of national and international acts gather for the latest celebration of blues, roots and funk in pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafés, not to mention the railway station, in and around Swanage. Tonight’s acts include The Robin Bibi Band, Hugh Budden & Jon Walsh, Robert Hokum, Motel 6 and a host of others. Details at www.swanage-blues.org
Arnie Cottrell Band (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP): Arnie Cottrell has been playing music for most of his life. He started out on the folk scene of the 60s and 70s where he formed an enduring but interrupted friendship with East End guitarist, singer and songwriter Richard Digance. He went on to play in various rhythm and blues, soul, reggae and psychedelic psycho outfits before realising that his true love was acoustic music. Lookee here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ODnOV7We6I
Kyp The Faith ft. Funkathon (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): A celebration of funk, soul and Motown. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £8 in advance or £5 on the door. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk ; details on 01202 748945 or at www.mrkyps.net .
Jack’s Jam Night (Café Jago, High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UJ): Jack Daniels hosts this event.
Rockin’ Rich (Duke of Cornwall, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AS).
Mojito (Enzee’s Italian Restaurant, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BZ): Jazz and pop from this sax/vocals duo, here every Friday from 6.30pm.
Jam Session (Lounge Bar, School Street, Weymouth DT4 8NJ).
Bill Solo (Wellington Arms, St Alban Street, Weymouth DT4 8PY): Audience-participation-friendly pop and rock covers from Bill.
Open Mic Night (Sun Inn, King Street, Weymouth DT4 7BH).
Woodchuck (Weymouth Working Men’s Club, Mitchell Street, Weymouth DT4 9AB).
SATURDAY 2ndMarch
C Sharp Blues (Anchor Inn, High Street, Swanage BH19 2NU): Biggsy and Smudge’s funky foursome fire up at 9.30-ish here tonight on day two of the Swanage Blues Festival. Details of all the other acts around town today at www.swanage-blues.org
Tripod (Golden Lion, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AR): Mark Davis’s power trio play rock of ages, from Alter Bridge to Led Zeppelin.
Nobody’s Heroes (Moby Dicks, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7AT): Expect covers from The Clash, Gen X, The Ruts, Pistols and more.
The Devil’s Rejects (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP): Bastardised country punk! Founded by Matt Williams, this modern punk band is a fast and lively mix punk, folk, country and more. Here’s your preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knKt3A-o-kw
Freak Circus (Crown Inn, West Bay Road, Bridport DT6 4AX): Wondrous original gothic post-punk works.
Greenbay (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): Green Day tribute act. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £12 in advance or £15 on the door. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk; details on 01202 748945 or at www.mrkyps.net .
Goldie Rox (Weymouth Working Men’s Club, Mitchell Street, Weymouth DT4 9AB).
Karen & Sheryl (Duke of Cornwall, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AS): It’s the annual Whips & Wands event. You have been warned!
SUNDAY 3rdMarch
Swanage Blues Festival The final day of the festival, featuring acts such as The David Raphael Band, Will Killeen, The Jawbreakers, The Andy Grant Trio and loads of other top-class acts. Details here: www.swanage-blues.org
The SunRoom (Three Compasses, Charminster DT2 9QT): The Cult to Black Sabbath, T Rex to Evanescence.
Jamming at the Crown (Crown Inn, West Bay Road, Bridport DT6 4AX): Jon Bourbon and Tony James host this monthly jam session. Music from 4pm-ish.
Gut & Steel (Old Ship Inn, Ridgeway, Upwey, Weymouth DT3 5QQ): Bob Marley to Ray Charles, Neil Young to Henry Mancini. Music from 2.30pm.
Garfield & friends (The Globe Inn, East Street, Weymouth DT4 8BN): Simon ‘Pink Hedgehog’ Felton hosts this weekly session. Music from 5pm
The Sailor’s Jam Session (Sailor’s Return, Nicholas Street, Weymouth DT4 8AD): Mark Stacey hosts this weekly jam session. Music from 8pm.
Jamie Pinnow’s Open Mic Surgery – The Apple Tree sessions (Apple Tree, Trinity Street, Dorchester DT1 1TT): Jamie will be fielding all requests here every Sunday, from 3pm until 6pm.
Solid Gold Duo (Central Hotel, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8EB): Pop covers from this duo, here every Sunday night.
Finnian (Duke of Cornwall, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AS).
MONDAY 4thMarch
FNUK (Beacon Hotel, Beacon Road, Bournemouth BH2 5DB): A weekly funk session featuring some serious jazz/funk heavyweights in Ian Ellis (sax), Gianni Chiarello (guitar), Pat Davey (bass) and Dave Mayne (drums). Music from 8.30pm; free admission.
Mr Bucket (Lazy Lizard, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DG): Toby and Phil are here every Monday night.
Michael Roberts (Hotel Mon Ami, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7NN): Saxophones, flute, harmonica and vocals from Michael, here every Monday night.
Pete Howell (Russell Hotel, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7NG): A singalong with Pete and his accordion here every Monday night.
TUESDAY 5thMarch
Stone Donkey Pilots (Boot Inn, High Street, Weymouth DT4 8JH): Down ‘n’ dirty roots and blues flown in live and direct from Salisbury. Check them out here: www.musicunbuttoned.co.uk/
Acoustically Acclaimed (Lazy Lizard, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DG): Tom Morris hosts this weekly acoustic jam session. Music from 10pm.
B J McCabe (Norfolk Hotel, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7ES).
WEDNESDAY 6thMarch
Dave Bowen & his Jazz Friends (Three Compasses, Charminster DT2 9QT).
Tom Caulfield (Boho Bar, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EQ): Gritty, blues-infected original material covers from Tom. You can catch him here every Wednesday night.
Danny Adams (Banus, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DH).
Jam Session (Royal Exchange, Weston, Portland DT5 2BZ): Portland’s weekly jam session, with PA etc provided.
Jam with Mark (Wellington Arms, St Alban Street, Weymouth DT4 8PY).
Jefferson Jon (Russell Hotel, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7NG): Country, and also western, from Big John.
B J McCabe (Hotel Mon Ami, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7NN): Beejer is here every Wednesday.
Wessex Folk Night (Sailors Return, Nicholas Street, Weymouth DT4 8AD): Acoustic folk, here every Wednesday.
THURSDAY 7thMarch
Brian (George Inn, Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE): Pop and rock covers from Brian, here every Thursday night.
Du Kane (Golden Lion, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AR): Duncan hosts this open mic/jam session here on alternate Thursday nights.
Come and have a go open mic night (Aura Café Bar, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DQ): Jack Daniels is your host here every Thursday night from 10pm.
Jamie Pinnow’s Open Mic Surgery (Tom Brown’s, High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HU).
B J McCabe (Richmoor Hotel, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7NP): B J’s here every Thursday night.
Steve’s Singalong (Duke of Cornwall, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AS): Steve hosts this session, with guests joining in.
FRIDAY 8thMarch
Fluke (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU).
Mama Feelgood (Royal Exchange, Weston, Portland DT5 2BZ).
Boy Le Monti (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP): 5 piece band from North Dorset, England, with a distinctive take on early 1960s Jamaican ska and rocksteady. Have a look: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTOsrm5y4hY
Rollin’ Stoned (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): Stones tribute. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £12 in advance or £15 on the door. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk; details on 01202 748945 or at www.mrkyps.net .
Mojito (Enzee’s Italian Restaurant, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BZ): Jazz and pop from this sax/vocals duo, here every Friday from 6.30pm.
Bill Solo (Wellington Arms, St Alban Street, Weymouth DT4 8PY): Audience-participation friendly pop and rock covers from Bill.
Open Mic Night (Sun Inn, King Street, Weymouth DT4 7BH).
CHRIS LONERGAN
