By Tommy McGrory
They say, “No Scotland, No Party” That may be so, but I say “There Ain’t No Party Like A FRANK’S HOUSE Party” – specially at The Bungalow. Frank’s House is a musical smoothie of hip hop, funk, jazz, and reggae. With influences from Gorillaz, The Roots, Wutang Clan, The Fugees and Buena Vista Social Club to name a few, Frank’s House is an electrifying vibe bursting with talent.
Frank’s House all met while working at The Bungalow in Paisley, and with them all being musicians, they enjoyed jamming together and sharing their music, until one fateful day, the idea of the band finally moved out of the group chat and into the studio. This gig is free entry and the doors open at 7.00pm. There is support from Becca Starr.
Smokin’ at Tiffany’s first show of 2026 is on Saturday afternoon, 17 January at The Bungalow. This is a 10 Piece band with a Disco groove to get you dancing the afternoon away. The gig is free entry and doors are 1pm. It’s always a popular one and getting in early is recommended.
Roxette UK – The Tribute Show – returns to The Bungalow in Paisley for a Saturday night (17 January) of classic Roxette hits and fan favourites from The Look, It Must Have Been Love to Joyride and Listen to Your Heart. Fronted by Libbi as the late Marie Fredriksson and Matt Black as Per Gessle, carrying an uncanny resemblance in looks and sound, alongside a passionate and high energy live band. This is a must-see experience for any Roxette fan. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
Mod Life Crisis return to The Bungalow this January with a Sunday afternoon session and its free entry. Doors open at 1.00pm with band on approximately 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 and the popular quiz – it’s not the winning, it’s the learning!
Thursday Introducing Night features some of the best up and coming new talent emerging onto the scene and they are Red Vanilla and Cupid Stunts. Support new music by getting a ticket on the door from 7.00pm.
The Swan have Sound Affex in on Friday night, 16 January, and they will be playing all The Jam’s best songs and some you’ve not heard for a long time. They kick off at 8.00pm.
On Saturday afternoon, 17 January from 4.00pm it is Midnight Moses followed by a live DJ set till late at The Swan
The Sunday Soul Club kicks off at 4.00pm with John and Maria on the decks at The Swan.
Also at The Swan, Crawford Carlyle will be playing on Monday from 4.00pm; Lee James starts his comedy and song stage show on Tuesday 20 January at 3.00pm and every second Thursday at 5.00pm and alternatively, sometimes it is Cammy Miller. Duncan McLellan will be onstage on Wednesday 21 January to play a whole load of your favourite songs.
The Keg Grassroots Night returns with live music next Thursday 22 January from 9.00pm. This is a night of original bands and new tunes that get introduced to the audience sometimes for the first time.
Check out Kennedy’s on Sunday 18 January as Rumours will be playing from 3.00pm. Over at The Inn on the Corners some old-fashioned Rock n Roll and Hillbilly Rock. Try not dancing to them, it’s difficult. There is the usual Live Sunday Session on at The Inn on the Corner from 4.30pm.
The Open Mic/Stage Sessions next week are: The Abbey at 9.00pm on Monday; Ugly Duck Monday at 7.00pm; The Gantry at 9.00pm on Tuesday; The Bungalow on Tuesday 7.00pm; 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.
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
