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Unless otherwise stated, expect gigs to start at around 9pm to 9.30pm.
FRIDAY 18th January
Kinasis/Saint [the] Sinner/Falling For Vanity/End Of Daze (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU): Hourglass Promotions present another showcase of cutting-edge contemporary metal. Over 100 tickets have been sold already, so get yours now. £1 admission; details on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/380432568713970/permalink/395409873882906/ or at www.hourglasspromo.co.uk
Blind Dead McJones (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP): A true bluesman, some say McJones died years ago in an agriculture related accident, some say he is part of the Keyzer Soze family and some say he now makes Halloween costumes for dogs. One thing we know for sure is that he is responsible for bringing together the blues rock behemoth that is The Blind Dead McJones Band. Voila: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJUTmZktj-o
From the Jam/Electric Panda (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): The Jam’s bassist Bruce Foxton is joined by erstwhile Big Country drummer Mark Brzezicki and guitarist Russell Hastings. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £20 in advance, and tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk . Details on 01202 748945 or at www.mrkyps.net .
Goldie Rox (Golden Lion, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AR):Blondie, Cee Lo Green, K T Tunstall, Queen and more.
Sheryl Lee & Jon Storey (Duke of Cornwall, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AS): A brand new and, some would say, unlikely pairing between pop diva Sheryl and rock guitar hero Jon.
Gut & Steel (Royal Exchange, Weston, PortlandDT5 2BZ):Neil Young to John Martyn, Bob Marley to Oasis.
JoJo (Edinburgh House of Sounds, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EW).
Decades (Kings Arms, Trinity Road, WeymouthDT4 8TJ).
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).
Open Mic Night (Sun Inn, King Street, Weymouth DT4 7BH).
SATURDAY 19th January
Mixer (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU): Contemporary rock covers from this brand-new band.
The Devil’s Rejects (Golden Lion, St Edmund Street, WeymouthDT4 8AR): Pure punk gems.
Hustle (Kings Arms, Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ): Welcome to Pete Whittle and Maria Greenwood’s Birthday Mash Up. Hustle will be hosting the night, with some special guest appearances along the way.
Freak Circus (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP): A punk-edged blend of melody and alternative rock, leading to comparisons with bands such as Foo Fighters, Green Day and Ash. Here’s your preview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjYcnqQqo8w
Goliath (Crown Inn, West Bay Road, BridportDT6 4AX):Van Halen, Whitesnake, The Who, Deep Purple and more.
Strange Doors/Fish Out Of Water (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): 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 .
Georgie Broad (Edinburgh House of Sounds, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EW).
The Veterans (Duke of Cornwall, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AS):
SUNDAY 20th January
Garfiled & 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.
Finnian (Duke of Cornwall, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AS): Fiery Celtic folk music from Mr.McGurk.
MONDAY 21st January
Sunset Café Stompers (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP): 1920s vintage New Orleans-style jazz.
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 22ndJanuary
The Bash at The Boot (Boot Inn, High Street, WeymouthDT4 8JH): Jon hosts this open mic session.
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 23rd January
Danny Adams(Banus, Esplanade, WeymouthDT4 8DH).
Mix ‘n’ Mingle with Dave V(Edinburgh House of Sounds, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EW).
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 24thJanuary
Muted (Golden Lion, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AR).
O’Hooley & Tidow(Sunray Folk Club, Broadmayne Village HallDT2 8EW): Admission is £6; doors open at 7.30pm; music from 8pm.
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 every Thursday night.
Sing with Di (Edinburgh House of Sounds, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EW).
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 25th January
Amy Mayes Band (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU).
Stereoironics (Golden Lion, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AR).
Nobody’s Heroes(Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill,Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2RG).
John Stone (Royal Exchange, Weston, Portland DT5 2BZ).
Bootleg Boss (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): Bruce Springsteen 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 .
Ricky Solo (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
