2 Tone SKA Band Skaledonia return to The Bungalow for some more ‘skankin’ on Friday night, 9 October. The band specialise in covering iconic late-1970s and early-1980s British Two-Tone revival hits. Their high-octane sets feature classics from legendary bands like The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, and The Beat.
Depending on the gig and brass section availability, they perform as a massive 8-to-10-piece collective. Their dense, authentic sound features driving guitars, heavy drums, and a powerful horn section. Their claim to fame is that they hold the unique distinction of being the only Scottish ska band to have ever played Skamouth, a premier UK ska and reggae festival. Over the years, they have shared the stage with and supported some of the biggest names in the genre, including The Neville Staple Band, The Beat, Bad Manners, and Roddy “Radiation” Byers (of The Specials). Band on stage approximately 8.30pm, doors open at 7pm with band on around 8.30pm on Friday 9 October.
Smokin’ at Tiffanys are playing Saturday afternoon, 10 October. They are a high-energy disco, funk, soul, and Motown covers band. The lineup features a female lead vocalist, guitar, bass, drums, piano, percussion, and a dynamic horn section with two saxophones and a trumpet. They have a repertoire including classic hits spanning from the 1960s to today, and covers of artists like Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic, Jamiroquai, and Lizzo. Doors open at 1.00pm, band on approx 2.00pm Saturday 10 October.
Saturday night it is a first time at The Bungalow for brand-new OASIS tribute band Scoasis. It is a free entry show, doors at 7.00pm.
Another free entry afternoon on Sunday afternoon 11 October. Fade in Mod Out will be playing Britpop, Mod 90s and some indie music. Have an easy Sunday and listen to all the classics. Doors open at 1.00pm with band on around 2.00pm.
The Bungalow Wednesday Club starts at 2.00pm with an afternoon of fun from singer John Griffith of The Bobby Deans Big Band the weekly quiz. Ty, Lyrical Inc and Ace Vision are playing at The Introducing Night on Thursday. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
Ronnie T kicks off at The Old Swan from 4pm Friday night and following him is Three Card Trick at 8.00pm. Saturday 10 October at 4pm in the ‘Shopper’s Slot’ one of the Swan’s most popular bands Epic will be on stage ready to play a whole load of your favourite tunes. The Sunday Soul Club starts at 4.00pm till 8.00pm. Listen to the voice of Crawford Carlyle on Monday at 5.00pm, he is one of the best singers around and it is free; 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.
Johnny Barr is live at The Keg on Friday night from 9.00pm and on Saturday 10 October, it will be Youth Club at 9pm. There is a new Vinyl Hangout Night from 7.00pm to late on Sunday 11 October. On Thursday, 15 October, you can discover a full line up of new or up and coming talent showcasing new original material kicking. You might find your newest favourite band. It all kicks off at 9.00pm.
The live Sunday Session start at 3.00pm at Kennedy’s on Sunday. From 6.00pm, Thunder Road will be playing at Sportsters on Sunday.
Open mics are: The Abbey at 9pm on Monday, Ugly Duck Monday at 7pm, The Gantry at 9pm on Tuesday, and the Trad Jam at The Anchor from 8pm. A new Open Mic started at Sportsters on the last Tuesday of the month.
“Have a great week and Keep Music Live.”
Tommy.
PAISLEY LIVE MUSIC VENUES
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
Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley PA1 1JF
