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Unless otherwise stated, expect gigs to start at around 9pm to 9.30pm.
FRIDAY 2nd November
A Dance With The Devil (Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8ED):Brush the cobwebs from your Halloween fancy dress. Hourglass Promotions is thrilled to announce that it is hosting a “party that will mercilessly end all parties”. Details at www.facebook.com/events/385591091513096/
Surfin’ Birds(Moby Dicks, Esplanade, WeymouthDT4 7AT): 50s and 60s surf sounds from our favourite Birds.
The Sidekicks(Bottle Inn, Marshwood, near Bridport DT6 5QJ): A post-halloween party from this seriously groovesome band. I quote their press release: “Come and revisit an old haunt back from the grave…the pubs quite good too!” Free admission.
Reactor (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU): Songs from Killers, Chili Peppers, Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and more.
The Vultures (The Portman, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4LT).
Nobody’s Heroes (Foresters Arms, Holywell, East Coker, near Yeovil BA22 9NF): An heroic Haloween Party with the punkmeisters.
The Skones (The Britannia, Fortuneswell, Portland DT5 1LP):Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, Jilted John and more from this Dorchester-based trio.
Fat Marrow Blues Band (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP): Slick blues rock from this fine band.
UK Gold (Royal Exchange, Weston, PortlandDT5 2BZ): Glam rock to Sabbath.
The Producers (Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2RG): A return to The Quickie from this award-winning blues band.
Beverly Craven(Electric Palace, South Street, BridportDT6 3NY): Ms Craven will be performing her 90s hits, including Promise Me, Holding On, Woman to Woman and Memories & Love Scenes, we’re told. Tickets are £15 plus booking fee in advance or £17 on the door.
The Bowie Experience (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): Doors open at 8pm; admission is £8 in advance or £10 on the door. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk; details on 01202 748945 or at www.mrkyps.net .
The Wonky Donkeys (The Yachtsman, Lake Road, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4LW).
Jack & Benny (New Inn, Easton Street, Portland DT5 1BS): Messrs. Daniels and Wain host the first of the New Inn’s Acoustic Fridays.
Sheryl Lee (Rock Hotel, Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth DT4 0AQ): Musical fn and games with Sheryl.
Jakeyzee(Tiffany’s, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW).
Barry Paull is Elvis (Wyke Regis Working Men’s Club,Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth DT4 9AB).
Jam Session(Lounge Bar, School Street, Weymouth DT4 8NJ).
Bill Solo (Wellington Arms, St Alban Street, WeymouthDT4 8PY): Audience-participation-friendly pop and rock covers from Bill.
Open Mic Night (Sun Inn, King Street, Weymouth DT4 7BH).
SATURDAY 3rd November
Splinter (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU): Guns N’ Roses, ZZ Top, Hendrix and more.
Let Me Out (Chalk & Cheese, Maiden NewtonDT2 0BD):Bob Marley to JJ Cale, Dire Straits to Kings of Leon.
Polyanna sings Doris Day (Puddletown Village Hall, Puddletown, near Dorchester DT2 8RX):You are invited to a musical evening of Doris Day songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Tickets are £5 on the door. Phone 01305 848307 for further details.
This event is in aid of World Vision and their work in Cambodia.
Hip Route (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP): Check out the band here:www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fz-JYRBULw
The Intruders (Crown Inn, West Bay Road, BridportDT6 4AX):Chris Rea to The Beatles, Palo Nutini to Olly Murs plus original material.
Skinful(O’Neills, 231 Old Christchurch Road, BournemouthBH1 1JZ):
Pete Christie(Portsmouth Hoy, The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ):Whitesnake, Guns N’ Roses, Thin Lizzy, Motorhead and more.
Wonky Donkeys (The Yachtsman, Lake Road, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4LW).
No Jacket Required (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): Phil Collins tribute act. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £10 in advance or £12 on the door. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk; details on 01202 748945 or at www.mrkyps.net.
Jack & Benny (Fox Inn, Ansty, DT2 7PN).
Sheryl Lee (Kings Arms, Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ):
Envy(Wyke Regis Working Men’s Club,Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth DT4 9AB): Pop and rock covers.
SUNDAY 4th November
Hawklords/Uncle Pablo’s Magic Potion(Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, PooleBH14 0JY): Harvey Bainbridge and Steve Swindells (keys), Jerry Richards (guitar), punk poet Ron Tree (vocals), Adrian Shaw (bass) and Dave Pearce of The Bevis Frond fame (drums) are your hosts. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £12.50 in advance or £15 on the door. Tickets are available online fromwww.ticketweb.co.uk ; details on 01202 748945 or at www.mrkyps.net.
Irish Traditional Music Session(George Inn, Reforne, PortlandDT5 2AP): Check out this session’s Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/events/329066570524405/ Music from 5pm until 11pm.
The Sailor’s Jam Session (Sailor’s Return, Nicholas Street, Weymouth DT4 8AD).
Jamie Pinnow’s Open Mic Surgery – The Apple Tree sessions(Apple Tree, Trinity Street, DorchesterDT1 1TT): Jamie will be fielding all requests here every Sunday, from 3pm until 6pm.
Solid Gold Duo (Central Hotel, Esplanade, WeymouthDT4 8EB): Pop covers from this duo, here every Sunday night.
Sheryl Lee (Duke of Cornwall, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AS): Music from 6pm.
MONDAY 5th November
Jack & Benny/Ansell & Gretel (Dorchester Rugby Club,Coburg Road, Dorchester DT1 2HX): An acoustic Bonfire Night special. From 8pm.
Mr Bucket(Lazy Lizard, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DG):Toby and Phil are here every Monday night.
Michael Roberts (Hotel Mon Ami, Esplanade, WeymouthDT4 7NN): Saxophones, flute, harmonica and vocals from Michael, here every Monday night.
Pete Howell (Russell Hotel, Esplanade, WeymouthDT4 7NG): A singalong with Pete and his accordion here every Monday night.
TUESDAY 6thNovember
Amy Mayes Acoustic(Aura Café Bar, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DQ): 10pm.
Acoustic Dolphin(Dolphin Hotel, Park Street, Weymouth DT4 7DE):
Mutter Slater & Clive Ashley (Boot Inn, High Street, WeymouthDT4 8JH):
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, WeymouthDT4 7ES).
WEDNESDAY 7th November
Dave Bowen & his Jazz Friends (Three Compasses, Charminster DT2 9QT).
Chloe & Tom(Lazy Lizard, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DG): Contemporary pop and rock from Chloe Whistance (vocals, percussion) and Tom Huntingdon, here from 10pm every Wednesday.
Tom Caulfield(Boho Bar, St Thomas Street, WeymouthDT4 8EQ): Gritty, blues-infected original material covers from Tom. You can catch him here every Wednesday night.
Danny Adams(Banus, Esplanade, WeymouthDT4 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, WeymouthDT4 8PY).
Jefferson Jon (Russell Hotel, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7NG): Country, and also western, from Big John.
B J McCabe (Hotel Mon Ami, Esplanade, WeymouthDT4 7NN): Beejer is here every Wednesday.
Wessex Folk Night (Sailors Return, Nicholas Street, Weymouth DT4 8AD): Acoustic folk, here every Wednesday.
THURSDAY 8thNovember
Dr Feelgood(Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, nearSwanage, Dorset BH19 3LF):The name lives on, despite the absence of any of the original members of the band. Details here: www.mojopromo.co.uk
Jack & Benny(Aura Café Bar, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DQ): Music from 10pm.
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, WeymouthDT4 8AR): A new session here every Thursday night, hosted by Duncan and taking the form of an open mic/jam session.
Sandi Thom & guests (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): Thom showcases her new album Flesh and Blood, recorded at Nashville’s legendary 16 Tons studio and produced by Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £10 in advance or £13 on the door. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk; details on 01202 748945 or atwww.mrkyps.net.
Jamie Pinnow’s Open Mic Surgery (Tom Brown’s, High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HU).
B J McCabe (Richmoor Hotel, Esplanade, WeymouthDT4 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 9th November
Lo Numbers (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU).
The Dolmen (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP):Seeing (and listening) is believing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_JMZVA2bzY&feature=related
Connie Lush (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): Connie Lush is widely recognised as one of the finest UK blues singers. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £10 in advance or £12 on the door. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk; details on 01202 748945 or atwww.mrkyps.net.
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
