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Unless otherwise stated, expect gigs to start at around 9pm to 9.30pm.
FRIDAY 30th November
Lo Numbers(Main Road, Maiden Street, Weymouth): Wonderfully-performed covers of the works of The Who, The Specials, Small Faces, The Creation and more. Music from 11pm.
The Dolmen (Golden Lion, St Edmund Street, WeymouthDT4 8AR): Mystical, piratical, Celtically-informed and internationally-acclaimed folk rock.
Amy Mayes Band (Kings Arms, Trinity Road, WeymouthDT4 8TJ): Funk, soul and Motown from Amy and her excellent band.
The Surfin’ Birds (Lazy Lizard, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DG): The Bird is the word, and the words are punk-informed surf gems.
The Penny Red (Royal Portland Arms, Fortuneswell, Portland DT5 1LZ): The Penny Red are Jess Vincent (vocals, guitar, mandolin, flute, piano, harmonica), Ade Barnes (bass, vocals), Marcel Rose (guitar, mandolin, banjo) and Tim Watts (drums, percussion, vocals). More about this Wiltshire-based acoustic quartet here: www.thepennyred.com
Nobody’s Heroes(Moby Dicks, Esplanade, WeymouthDT4 7AT): Pure punk from our heroes.
The Dinnerladies (Royal Exchange, Weston, PortlandDT5 2BZ):The Beatles, The Who, The Stones,Squeeze, Pulp, Van Morrison, Blur, Fats Domino and more.
The Crack (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU): Ricky and company play lots of what you like.
Slipped Disc (Weymouth Working Men’s Club, Mitchell Street, Weymouth DT4 9AB):Black Sabbath toWhitesnake, Guns N’ Roses to Thin Lizzy.
drRobert (Wyke Regis Working Men’s Club, Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth DT4 9AB): Mod marvels.
Left, Right & Centre (Ilchester Arms, Market Street, Abbotsbury DT3 4JR): Andy, Steve and Tony conjure up a broad mix of music, re-working songs in their own unique style from artists such as Van Morrison, Supertramp, Ben Folds and Nat King Cole.
The Producers(The Barn at the Square and Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9NX):Bournemouth’s own award-winning blues band arrive fresh from headlining the Trieux Tonic Blues Festival in Brittany. Music from 8pm; advance tickets are £10, available via 01823 480467 or from Blackcat Records (Taunton) and Acorn Music (Yeovil), or £12 on the door. Have a look here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj17SHTGnGk&feature=share
Arnie Cottrell (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, psychedelic psycho outfits, Cajun, old timey and ceilidh outfits. He plays acoustic guitar, National tricone, mandolin, mandola and bouzouki. Have a shufti:www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMSIk7sJ0mU&feature=relmfu
Dreadzone/Heath:Ward (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): “Britain should pride itself on producing great cross-cultural institutions such as Dreadzone”, sayeth the Daily Mirror. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £13 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 .
Simon Felton (Brewer’s Arms, Martinstown, nearDorchester, Dorset DT2 9LB): More on Simon ‘Pink Hedgehog’ Felton here: www.simonfelton.com
Chris Newman (Winfrith Village Hall, Winfrith DT2 8JR): Details and bookings on 01305 852117.
Frank E Finn (Edinburgh House of Sounds, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EW):
Finnian (Duke of Cornwall, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AS): Rock’n’roll to Celtic airs.
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 1st December
Surfin’ Birds(Moby Dicks, Esplanade, WeymouthDT4 7AT).
Tripod (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU): Blues and rock with Mark Davis’s power trio.
Skint Imperials(Black Dog, St Mary Street, WeymouthDT4 8PB): Snow Patrol to Peggy Lee, The Animals to Pink Floyd, all drenched with sumptuous three-part harmonies.
Cuba Libré(New Star Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland DT5 1LU):Surf, punk and reggae from Dredge (guitar, vocals), Pan (guitar, keys), Rob (bass), Adz (drums) and Martin (trumpet).
The Shakespearos(Golden Lion, St Edmund Street, WeymouthDT4 8AR): Contemporary rock covers.
Amy Mayes Band(Tom Brown’s, High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HU).
The Dinnerladies(Sailor’s Return, Nicholas Street, WeymouthDT4 8AD).
The Crack (John Gregory, Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 9SS):
Danny & The Goosemen (Main Road, Maiden Street, Weymouth): Contemporary and classic rock, from11pm.
Big Red Ass (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP):High energy, brass fronted ska/reggae/Cossack songs about Suzukis, festival toilets, being far too drunk and Jim Morrison. See and hear here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM_wJw_S0uk
The Mulberrys (Wyke Regis Working Men’s Club, Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth DT4 9AB): 50s and 60s rock’n’roll and pop from seasoned professionals.
Replay (Park Hotel, Grange Road, WeymouthDT4 7PQ): 50s and 60s rock’n’roll and pop from seasoned professionals. It’s déjà vu all over again!
Skinful (Crown Inn, West Bay Road, BridportDT6 4AX): Deep Purple, Bon Jovi, Muse, Green Day and more.
Southbound(Belvedere Inn, High Street, WeymouthDT4 8JH): Acoustic attitude with Dave and Chris Taylor.
Pick Floyd (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY): Pick Floyd? Really? Pink Floyd 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.
Karen & Pete (Edinburgh House of Sounds, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EW).
The Veterans (Duke of Cornwall, St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AS).
SUNDAY 2nd December
Finnian Portland Arms, Fortuneswell, Portland DT5 1LZ): 3pm.
Howling at the Moon(The Springhead,Sutton Road, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth DT3 6LW).
Garfield & friends (The Globe Inn, East Street, Weymouth DT4 8BN): It’s that man Felton again, with musical mates.
The Decades(Belvedere Inn, High Street, WeymouthDT4 8JH).
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.
Ricky Solo(Sailor’s Return, Nicholas Street, WeymouthDT4 8AD): Enjoy the craic with Ricky, from 3pm.
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).
MONDAY 3rd December
The Dinnerladies/Ty Xanders/Amy Mayes/Nick Capaldi/Vanilla Radio(Corn Exchange, High East Street,Dorchester DT1 1HF): Westfield School-based Air Radio are attempting to raise funds for an FM transmitter, and the local music community is right behind the project. Admission is £5.
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 4thDecember
Acoustic Dolphin(Dolphin Hotel, Park Street, Weymouth DT4 7DE): This tri-monthly ‘semi-acoustic’ session has taken on the role of a blues/roots ceilidh, with members of Broadband, C Sharp Blues, The Skint Imperials, Custer’s last Blues Band and the Mad Hatters amongst the regular contributors. Music from 9pm.
Andy Grant (Boot Inn, High Street, WeymouthDT4 8JH): Guitar virtuoso Andy performs his excellent original material and well-chosen covers.
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 5th December
Dave Bowen & his Jazz Friends (Three Compasses, Charminster DT2 9QT): Sax/clarinet ace Bowen is joined by some of the finest jazzers of this parish.
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 6thDecember
Andy Grant & Simon Rushbrook(115 Club, Bridge House Hotel, 115 East Street, Bridport DT6 3LB):Andy is joined by double bassist Simon. Details here: www.bridgehousebridport.co.uk/115Club.html
Jack Daniels(Café Jago, High West Street, DorchesterDT1 1UJ).
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.
From The Jam/Electric Panda (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY):Russell Hastings takes on the Weller role, joined by Bruce Foxton and erstwhile Big Country drummist Mark Brzezicki. Doors open at 8pm; admission is £20 in advance or £25 on the door. Tickets are available online from www.ticketweb.co.uk ; details on 01202 748945 or at www.mrkyps.net.
Jamie Pinnow’s Open Mic Surgery (Tom Brown’s, High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HU): Jamie has posted some footage of what Thursday nights at Tom Browns offer. Have a look here:www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDEcXe0emiD5xxPgRq2VeqB52IuUu4ChM
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 7th December
Replay (Royal Portland Arms, Fortuneswell, Portland DT5 1LZ).
Slipped Disc (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NU):
Bemis (Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP): This acoustic duo looks a bit good. Have a look:www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ85LaTHP4A
Four Fighters/Empire Affair (Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0JY):Foo Fighters tribute plus support. 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.
Two Fat Santas (The Engine Room,Poundbury Farm Cottages Bridport Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3RT).
Andy Kennett (Edinburgh House of Sounds, St Thomas Street, Weymouth DT4 8EW).
The Decades(Spice Ship, Preston Road, Preston, WeymouthDT3 6BJ).
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).
Unit One (Weymouth Working Men’s Club, Mitchell Street, Weymouth DT4 9AB).
CHRIS LONERGAN
