Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of AOR and Classic Rock, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s.
The two bands have achieved massive commercial and critical success, and both sold more than 80 million albums, ensuring that they’ve never been victims of trends or passing fashions, and even their earliest hits are still being played on radio, shows worldwide every day.
Sadly, for those in the UK, their shows over here have been few and far between. Thankfully, however, the next best thing is in town on Friday night, 1st March, at The Bungalow in the shape of the award-winning band A Foreigners Journey.
They have toured throughout the UK and Europe for the last 10 years, headlined festivals and played to packed venues. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
The Divas Soul Band are back again for another afternoon of Motown and Soul. This will be very busy, so get in early. Free entry from 1.00pm.
Laid the James tribute band make a welcome return to The Bungalow. The band have already booked to play several festivals this summer, so this is your chance to check out the band in a local venue while you have the chance. With a back catalogue stretching back over 30 years, Laid have no shortage of material in which to impress their audience. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
On Tuesday, 5 March 2024, it’s the Bungalow Jam Open Stage!
The Jam House Band will be there to entertain and help out any performers. All backline and drumkit provided just bring your instruments. Starts at 7.00pm.
KAPOWell Events present Crash Course Cabaret on Wednesday 6 March 2024. This is an open mic night for fresh and seasoned performers to test out material. See performances from some of Scotland’s up and coming talent in comedy – including sets from Jaki Logan, Will Wilson, Chris Mitchell Lay, and Katie Powell – plus music, drag, and more. Get along to The Bungalow for a fun and relaxed night with laughter guaranteed. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
The Bungalow Introducing Night features The Noise Club, Telekinephews and Ross and the Reservations to the stage on Thursday 7 March. Doors 7.00pm. Tickets £5/3 student.
There will be live action at The Cave on Saturday 2 March at 5.00pm and 8.00pm – check venue for details. On Sunday 3 March at 6.00pm it is the mighty Nightfly.
On Sunday 3 March from 3.00pm, Wildcard will be at Kennedy’s and over at The Inn on the Corner, Casper and Co will be playing from 4.30pm.
Andrew O’Donnell is playing on Friday night, 1 March at The Keg from 9.00pm. Nova Baby, One of the hottest bands to come out of Glasgow return to The Keg. They kick off at 9.00pm. The Keg Sessions continue Thursday 7 March with a line-up of new emerging original talent. The Keg Sessions started last year, and it is a night to check out up and coming, or original artists. It’s free to attend and onstage are two different acts each week. First band on at 9.00pm.
They have been under the radar for me, but The Tile Bar contacted me to tell me about their live acts they have on.
On Sunday, 3 March, it is the very popular Robbie Dale, and he starts at 4.00pm and on Thursday, 7 March, one of Scotland’s top soul music singing artiste’s Robert McIntosh Ferrier (pictured) will be performing from 4.00pm. Robert has supported Womack & Womack and The Blues Band. If you’re not dancing at the start of the afternoon, you will be at the end.
Sideshow are playing at The Old Swan on Saturday 2 March from 4.00pm. Crawford Carlyle will be performing on Monday 4 March at 4.00pm. On Tuesday and Thursday at 3.00pm it is Lee James and Duncan McLellan is in his usual slot at 4.00pm on Wednesday 6 March 2024.
Open Mic/Stage Sessions next week are: The Abbey at 9.00pm on Monday 4 March; Ugly Duck Monday at 7.00pm; The Gantry at 9.00pm on Tuesday; The Bungalow on Tuesday 7.00pm and The Keg on Wednesday at 8.30pm.
