‘Electricity’ Europe’s premier OMD tribute band are at The Bungalow on Friday night, 21 November. Don’t miss this fantastic “All the Hits” show. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
The Bobby Deans Big Band hit the stage on Friday afternoon again for more classic Swing and Jazz. This is a free gig and doors are at 1.00pm.
Get ready to party on Saturday night at The Bungalow Paisley. As James Brown would say – Come oan doon for a “Funky good time” with Smokin at Tiffany’s. This is a free gig and doors open at 6.00pm.
On Sunday afternoon, 23 November, The Festivals return with their upbeat rock and pop covers set. Free entry from 1.00pm.
The Tuesday Bungalow Open Stage starts at 7.00pm. If you want to get on stage and jam or play some songs this is for you. The house band will be there to help and full backline available. Free entry.
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 26 November, The Bungalow have the launch of Storytree – debut issue with performances by some of their talented writers. This is a night of Poetry/Spoken Word/Creative Writing and is free entry from 7.00pm.
On Thursday 27 November, the Introducing Night for new emerging music features O1Four1, Lucas H and Ruari Campbell. Check out what is new and current on the scene today. This is an opportunity to maybe see the next biggest thing, because before bands play the Hydro, they start somewhere like The Bungalow. Tickets on the door from 7pm.
The Old Swan are having a Ladies Day on Friday 21 November from 12 to 6.00pm. Check the venue for tickets and availability. Looks like a while load of fun including free prosecco, afternoon tea and a visit by The Fire Crew who will be there to definitely not put out any fire! (more likely to bring the heat!!). After the afternoon shenanigans, it is The Rox at 8.00pm and on Saturday 22 November from 4.00pm The 125’s with the dynamic frontman John Hewitson will be onstage.
The Sunday Soul Club starts at 4.00pm with John and Maria on the decks. Crawford Carlyle will be playing on Monday 24 November from 4.00pm; Lee James starts his comedy and song stage show on Tuesday 25 November at 3.00pm and every second Thursday at 5.00pm, and alternatively sometimes it is Cammy Miller. Duncan McLellan kicks off at 4.00pm on Wednesday 26 November.
Greg James is at The Keg on Friday night, 21 November, from 9.00pm and Saturday night, 22 November, at the same time is Fire In.
Discover new or up and coming talent on Thursday at The Keg as they have another night of new emerging talent playing their original material. The session kicks off at 9.00pm.
Friday night, 21 November, Venue has a ‘Night With Alan Matthew Smith’ for SAMH. Join a truly special night and celebrate the incredible musical journey of Alan Matthew Smith. For one last time, Alan takes the headline stage in his birth town for a poignant farewell performance dedicated to supporting mental health. Expect a few covers and Alan’s quick-witted anecdotes too. Tickets are £15, with a vital £5 from every ticket going directly to the Scottish Association for Mental Health. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm or tickets from Skiddle.
Check out Kennedy’s on Sunday 23 November at 3.00pm as Headhunters will be on stage pounding out some favourite rock classics at 3.00pm and later, at 4.30pm there is a live music session at 4.30pm at The Inn on the Corner.
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 and Keep Music Live and support your local venues.
Tommy.
PAISLEY LIVE MUSIC VENUES ADDRESS 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
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
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, Gauze Street, Paisley PA1 1JF
