On Friday night, 1st May, at The Bungalow, Nicole Flynn from Stradbally in Ireland will be performing two shows in a tribute to two amazing female icons of the music business, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
The very popular One in Ten will be performing an afternoon of UB40 songs on Saturday afternoon, 2 May. Doors open at 1.00pm and the gig is free entry.
China Crisis return to The Bungalow on Saturday night, 2 May. The new wave and synth-pop band formed in Kirkby, near Liverpool in 1979 with a core of lead vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist/vocalist Eddie Lundon. Initially a politically charged post-punk band influenced by Brian Eno’s ambient soundscapes, China Crisis soon crossed over to a more commercial sound and had success in the United Kingdom in the 1980s with ten top-50 singles, including the top-10 hit “Wishful Thinking”, and three albums charting in or just outside the top 20, including Working with Fire and Steel and the top-10 entry Flaunt the Imperfection, that both received a gold certification. The last time they played at The Bungalow they were superb so don’t miss this one. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
On Sunday 3 May, Kirsten Adamson and The Tanagers are the first of a series called Month Of Sundays and it’s a cracker of an afternoon show. Award-winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson, daughter of rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country, Skids) summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush, with an engaging mix of heartland Americana folk rock. Tickets on the door from 1.00pm.
Later on Sunday night, 3 May, it is Dean Owens and the Sinners pictured above. Expect a joyous mix of songs and stories from Dean’s 12 album career, and a life on the road. A glorious, brass infused, driving sound with electric guitar, trumpet and double bass, with Dean’s searingly soulful voice upfront. A thrilling, unique blend of Scottish roots and rocky Americana, with added desert noir. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
The Bungalow Jam kicks off at 7.00pm on Tuesday 5 May. This week’s entertainment includes music, games, a quiz and the usual Open Mic. This is 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 weekly quiz.
On Thursday Introducing Night, Junior VP and Hippo will be onstage. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
Ronnie T kicks off at The Old Swan from 4.00pm, and following him is The Splendid Gentlemen. They don’t play very often in Paisley so it’s great to see them back.
Full Hog will be kicking off at 4.00pm on Saturday afternoon 2 May.
The Sunday Soul Club kicks off at 4.00pm.
Suzie Grahan is doing her Patys Cline show from 2.00pm followed by Crawford Carlyle at 5.00pm on Holiday Monday 4 May; 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 5.00pm to play a whole load of your favourite songs.
Mike Edwards is at The Keg on Friday night, 1 May and tomorrow night from 9.00pm it is Axe Attack. On Thursday you can discover a full line up of new or up and coming talent kicking off at 9.00pm.
Graeme Kerr is at Sportsters on Friday night 1 May from 8.00pm, and on Sunday 3 May, there is a live session from 6pm. Check venue for details.
Kennedys have Sad Ida in on Fridday night, 1 May from 9.00pm, and on Sunday 3 May, Screaming Velvet play from 3.00pm and over at The Inn on the Corner, Broken Angel are playing 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 an Open Mic on the last Tuesday of the month.
Have a great week, Keep Music Live and support your local venues.
Tommy.
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
