There is a Ska double header at The Bungalow on Friday night, 19 July. Both The Dughoose Ska Band and One in Ten the UB40 Tribute will getting you up on your feet and dancing all night. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm. The music starts a bit earlier than usual at 7.45pm.
On Saturday 20 July, there is another afternoon of the very best in big band tunes from The Bobby Deans Big Band. Free entry and doors are 1.00pm.
The Doors Rising are a UK based Doors Tribute band capturing the sound, feel and experience of the psychedelic 1960s. Step back in time and re-live the music of The Doors recreated with stunning accuracy, using authentic instruments by true fans with an ear for the details.
Expect to dance your feet off and sing along to all the classics including Light My Fire, Riders on The Storm, Break on Through (plus a few surprises too!) The Doors Rising have an extensive set list with something to please even the most diehard fans. Experience the energy and atmosphere of a vintage Doors concert. The Doors Rising front man bears a striking resemblance to Jim Morrison and likes to keep the audience guessing. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
Looking for something to do midweek? Why not pop into The Bungalow on Tuesday 23 July for the Bungalow Jam Open Stage. The Jam House Band will be on hand to entertain you and help any performers that wants a bit of backup. All backline and drumkit provided just bring your instruments. Doors are at 7.00pm.
The Wednesday Club starts at 2.00pm. On stage will be John Griffin from The Bobbly Deans Big Band. John will be singing songs from the decades and some more up to date chart tunes too. The very popular quiz with the craziest questions for the most expensive bottle in the house is up for grabs. The last part of the session is an open stage for anyone who wants to get up for a song.
On Thursday 25 July, Casey Abrams of American Idol and Post Modern Jukebox is coming to The Bungalow. Casey and his trusty bassy, will be bringing the California sunshine across the pond along with some very special guests.
Casey has been going viral on social media with his original songs and jazz covers, reaching over 50 million views on Instagram, and his Post Modern Jukebox hits racking up over 100 million views on YouTube. Come see what all the hype is about for yourself when you see him live!
Having packed out some of the UK’s biggest venues as part of an ensemble act, Casey is excited to play his music for a UK crowd this summer, the first time as a solo artist and share his love for performance with you. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
The Old Swan have The Vagabonds in on Friday night, 19 July from 8.00pm and Cranked to Eleven will playing Saturday 20 July from 4.00pm. Crawford Carlyle will be performing an acoustic set on Monday 22 July at 4pm as will Duncan McLellan on Wednesday 24 July at the same time. Lee James will be singing, telling stories and making jokes at the regulars on Tuesday and Thursday from 3.00pm.
Erin Hephzibah (main picture) will be playing at The Keg on Friday night, 19 July from 9.00pm. Beginning at the age of 13, Hephzibah’s musical career has seen her support talents like Paolo Nutini, Martin Stephenson, Jill Jackson and James Grant. Saturday night, 20 July, it is the turn of classic rock covers band Gordon’s Alive also at 9.00pm. The Thursday Keg Sessions for new original artists and band starts at 9.00pm.
Graceland will be playing at The Inn on the Corner on Sunday 21 July from 4.30pm.
Open Mic/Stage Sessions next week are: The Abbey at 9pm on Monday; Ugly Duck Monday at 7pm; The Gantry at 9pm on Tuesday; The Bungalow on Tuesday 7.00pm; The Keg on Wednesday at 8.30pm and The Cave from 9.00pm on Thursday.
VENUE GUIDE
The Cave, 38 New Street, Paisley PA1 1YG
Gantry, 12 New Street, Paisley PA1 1XY
Whisky Joes, 7b New Street, Paisley PA1 1XU
Barga, 25 New Street, Paisley PA1 1XU
The Sneddon, 30 Old Sneddon Street, Paisley PA3 2AL
The Bungalow, 15 Shuttle Street, Paisley PA1 1YD
The Venue, 4 Sma’ Shot Lane, Paisley PA1 2HG
The Keg, 15b Gilmour Street, Paisley PA1 1DD
The Abbey Bar, 8 Lawn Street, Paisley PA1 1HA
The Ugly Duck, 38 High Street, Paisley PA1 2DQ
Kennedy’s, 33a Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UL
Rocknrollas, 5 Wellmeadow Street, Paisley PA1 2EF
The Anchor, 23 Gauze Street, Paisley PA1 1ES
The Old Swan, 20 Smithhills Street, Paisley PA1 1EB
The Tile Bar, 14 Smithhills Street, Paisley PA1 1EB
Inn on the Corner, 70 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1YP
Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ
