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Unless otherwise stated, expect gigs to start at around 9pm to 9.30pm.
FRIDAY 8th March
Fluke (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU):Steely Dan, Level 42, Toto, Ian Dury, Sting, The Police, Doobie Brothers and more from some of the finest players around.
Mama Feelgood (Royal Exchange, Weston, Portland DT5 2BZ): Dame Daw puts her inimitable stamp the works of Aretha Franklin, Doctor John, Alison Moyet and more.
Jolly Boys Outing(Lugger Inn, West Street, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DY):Rich, Kelv, Jase and Oz of Nellie Takes A Bow fame join percussionist Barney as they take on material from The Levellers, The Waterboys, Steve Earle, The Pogues, Dylan, Johnny Cash, Coral, Thrills, REM, Zutons and more.
Boy Le Monti (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP):5-piece band with their own distinctive take on early 1960s Jamaican ska and rocksteady. Have a look: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTOsrm5y4hY
Steve Gibbons Band(The Barn at the Square and Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9NX): Gibbons’s career has seen him go from Birmingham pubs to Madison Square Gardens, notching up 14 albums along the way, and band alumni include Albert Lee, Denny Laine, Dave Pegg and Alan White.Tickets are £12 in advance from the venue (01823 480467), Black Cat Records in Taunton and Acorn Music in Yeovil.
The Vultures (O’Neills, 231 Old Christchurch Road, BournemouthBH1 1JZ): Full-on metal from this Bournemouth band.
Chill(Thomas Tripp, Wick Lane, ChristchurchBH23 1HX): Contemporary and classic rock and pop covers,
Rollin’ Stoned (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): Acclaimed Rolling Stones tribute band. 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 .
Ricky Solo (Edinburgh House of Sounds, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EW): The Crack frontman is on his Jack Jones tonight.
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, WeymouthDT4 8PY): Audience-participation-friendly pop and rock covers from Bill.
Open Mic Night (Sun Inn, King Street, Weymouth DT4 7BH).
SATURDAY 9th March
Slipped Disc (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU): AC/DC to Whitesnake, Led Zeppelin to Rory Gallagher.
Hustle (Sailor’s Return, Nicholas Street, WeymouthDT4 8AD):Funk, soul and disco from Maria Greenwood’s troubadours.
Blind Harvest (Golden Lion, St Edmund Street, WeymouthDT4 8AR): Blind Harvest were one of the ‘happening’ local bands when I first arrived in Weymouth in the 70s, but I never got to see them. Four decades later, I can right that wrong.
Tripod(Clifton Hotel, Grove Road, PortlandDT5 1DA):Mark Davis’s power trio play rock of ages, from Alter Bridge to Led Zeppelin.
Surfin’ Birds/KFC/SlapdashpicksBasic/Blues Jones/Catch 22/Rookie Lee (Chaplin’s Cellar Bar, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 4AG):
Howling at the Moon(Chalk & Cheese, Maiden NewtonDT2 0BD): Expertly-performed vintage and contemporary pop and rock gems.
Skinful(O’Neills, 231 Old Christchurch Road, BournemouthBH1 1JZ):Queen to Van Halen, Foo Fighters to Kaiser Chiefs.
Lady Winwood’s Maggots (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP):This band’s sound has been described as ‘The Clash mating with Johnny Cash’ (Johnny Clash?). The Maggots also coined the phrase Death Western, and you can see them in action here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRs0wGI6Nqw
Electric Landlady (Crown Inn, West Bay Road, BridportDT6 4AX):Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Free, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and more.
Rebel Control/Pachango (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY):Whilst this band’s love and respect for reggae is very much in evidence, the overall sound also encompasses a much more modern vibe with elements of dancehall and hip hop. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £5 in advance. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk; details on 01202 748945 or atwww.mrkyps.net .
North & South (Edinburgh House of Sounds, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EW): Classics of the rock genre rendered live by two men and their guitars.
SUNDAY 10th March
Benny and Jack(The Springhead,Sutton Road, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth DT3 6LW): Fiddle-fuelled fun, from 4pm. There’s alliteration for you.
Gut & Steel (George Inn, Reforne, PortlandDT5 2AP):Neil Young to John Martyn, Snow Patrol to Django Reinhardt. From 4pm.
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, 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.
MONDAY 11th March
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, 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 12thMarch
Jazz @ The Star (The Star, Gloucester St, Dorset DT4 7AW): Tanya is joined by Dougie Cooper (drums), Mark Ward (piano) and me (bass), with guest musicians joining the fun. Music from 8pm.
Gut & Steel (Boot Inn, High Street, WeymouthDT4 8JH): Bob Marley to Tom Petty, Django Reinhardt to Ray Charles.
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 13th March
The Lazy Lizard Jam II (Lazy Lizard, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DG): Tom Caulfield’s brand-new funkmeisters take on the role of house band tonight. PA and backline are provided, so come and join the fun.
Dorchester Big Band (Junction Hotel, Great Western Terrace, DorchesterDT1 1UF): Big band jazz, featuring some of the finest players around.
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 14thMarch
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown(Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): The effect of Arthur Brown and band’s emergence onto the burgeoning UK music scene had a mesmerising effect. Brown’s theatrical live show and the band’s proto-prog approach was hugely influential. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £15 in advance or £17 on the door. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk; details on 01202 748945 or at www.mrkyps.net .
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):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, 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 15th March
Custer’s Last Blues Band/C Sharp Blues/Fat Marrow Blues Band (Freshwater Entertainment Centre, Burton Bradstock near Bridport DT6 4PT): The second Bridport Lions Blues Extravaganza is upon us, following on the success of last year’s event here. Profits will be shared between Bridport EDP and the Julia’s House charities, and tickets are available at £10 in advance from EDP’s Bridport office on 01308 427195, the Weymouth EDP office (01305 760799), from Bridport TIC in South Street, Bridport (01308 424901), the Julia’s House shop in West Street, Bridport (01308 456612) orBridport Music in South Street (01308 425707), or £12 on the door if available. There will be transport to and from the gig, but only if enough people book a seat – please call Joseph Olubodun on 07703568450 as soon as possible if you want a lift.
Mad Hatter (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU).
Chill (Royal Exchange, Weston, Portland DT5 2BZ).
BEMIS (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP):Bemis is a highly-acclaimed and much feted acoustic duo featuring two singer-songwriters with a passion for vocal harmonies and guitars played with attack. Here’s your preview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpkICK2KlnE
Hazel O’Connor (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): Doors open at 8pm; admission is £15 in advance or £18 on the door. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk; details on 01202 748945 or at www.mrkyps.net .
Sheryl Lee (Edinburgh House of Sounds, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EW):
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
