It is a welcome back to The Bungalow for the Greig Taylor Band in advance of the release of their new album ‘Take a Left’.
Their last album ‘The Light’ received critical acclaim and significant radio play. This is a band with some pedigree, and you can expect bluesy/soulful songs with a rocking edge.
At the heart of the band is Greig Taylor’s soulful and accomplished vocals, but he is ably supported by experienced musicians. The band will be undertaking a UK tour with Geoff Achison and Tom Waters later this year, so this is a chance to catch them at The Bungalow. Tickets on the door are from 7.00pm.
Saturday afternoon, 21 March, the very popular Dead Flowers are back for another crazy rock session featuring all the best rock tune we all know. Free entry and doors open at 1.00pm. This gig is mainly standing as it is usually packed out, and feels more like a stadium gig than a small venue.
Step into the world of INXS at The Bungalow on Saturday night, 21 March, as INXS UK flawlessly recreates the distinctive vocals of Michael Hutchence and the dynamic musicality. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm. Give Way return for a free entry Sunday (22 March) afternoon session. Doors open at 1.00pm and band on approx 2.00pm.
The Bungalow Jam kicks off at 7.00pm on Tuesday 24 March. This week it has a different flavour as there will be music, games, a quiz and the usual Open Mic. All the fun starts when doors open at 7.00pm.
The Bungalow Wednesday Club starts at 2.00pm with an afternoon of fun from singer John Griffith of The Bobby Deans Big Band and the popular quiz – it’s not the winning, it’s the learning! On Wednesday evening Story Tree invites you to their inaugural poetry slam. The night will have 10 poets, a competitive 3 rounds and 1 winner with a live music set by Erin Hephzibah. This event is free with the option to donate. The host for the evening is Georgia Francis and the line-up is Emily Briggs, RJ Hunter, Beth Rose, Ross Wilcock, Yolande Robertson-Greene, Ross McFarlane, Hazyn Templeton, Gordon Powrie, Drew Gill, Sarah Heitler. Doors are 7.00pm.
Thursday Introducing Night on 26 March, has been taken over by Renfrewshire schools (pictured) who are having a showcase of young talent. Last year’s event was a busy one, and the talent for bands that were so young was impressive. These nights are perfect for giving you a glimpse of what the best emerging original talent looks like. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
Ronnie T kicks off at The Old Swan from 4.00pm followed by All Right Now a Free and Bad Company tribute at 8.00pm. Haggis, Neeps and Fatties are in the coveted ‘Shoppers Slot’ at 4.00pm.
The Sunday Soul Club kicks off at 4.00pm; Crawford Carlyle will be playing on Monday 23 March, from 4.00pm, Lee James on Tuesday at 3.00pm and every second Thursday at 5.00pm and alternatively sometimes it is Cammy Miller. Duncan McLellan will be onstage on Wednesday to play a whole load of your favourite songs.
Ciaran Whyte is at The Keg on Friday night, 20 March from 9pm and Saturday night from 9.00pm it is Freight Train. On Thursday you can discover a full line up of new or up and coming talent kicking off at 9.00pm.
Sportsters have Graeme Kerr in Friday night, 20 March from 8.00pm; and Dirty Luv will be playing on Sunday 22 March at 6.00pm.
Kennedys have Rumours in on Sunday 22 March from 3.00pm, and over at The Inn on the Corner Ragamuffin are on stage from 6.00pm.
The 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 7pm, The Keg on Wednesday at 8.30pm and The Inn on the Corner has an Open Mic on the last Tuesday of the month.
Have a great week, Keep Music Live and support your local venues.
Tommy McGrory
PAISLEY LIVE MUSIC VENUES ADDRESS GUIDE
Gantry, 12 New Street, Paisley PA1 1XY
Whisky Joes, 7b New Street, Paisley PA1 1XU
Barga, 25 New Street, Paisley PA1 1XU
Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ
The Bungalow, 15 Shuttle Street, Paisley PA1 1YD
The Venue, 4 Sma’ Shot Lane, Paisley PA1 2HG
Sportsters, 7 Gilmour Street, Paisley PA1 1DD
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
The Wee Howff, 53 High Street, Paisley PA1 2AN
Kennedy’s, 33a Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UL
The Tea Gardens, 69 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1YT
The Venue, 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 Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley PA1 1JF
