by Tommy McGrory
The very popular Pretenders tribute Talk of the Town return to The Bungalow on Friday 28 November. Don’t miss this one, their last gig was packed, and everyone was raving about it. Expect to hear Brass in Pocket, Back on The Chain Gang, Don’t Get Me Wrong, Talk of The Town and more… Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
Divas Soul always produce an afternoon of dancing and give you the best music, and Saturday 29 November gig won’t be any different. This is a free session and doors are at 1pm.
Prepare for a full evening on Saturday night of psychedelia as The Doors Rising transport you back to the 1960s with their music. This band conjure up the stage presence and mysticism of Jim Morrison and are one of the best on the planet recreating the sound of The Doors. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
On Sunday afternoon, 30 November, The Bungalow welcome back the brilliant Black Rose who are a Thin Lizzy Tribute band to The Bungalow. It’s a free entry Sunday gig from 1.00pm.
Bungalaff is back on Sunday evening and the hoist as usual is Richie McMahon. John Gavin is the headliner and there are several special guests too. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
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 Thursday the Introducing Night for new emerging music features Automatic Writer, We are not Scared of Robots and BROHO. 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 7.00pm.
The Old Swan are having a Motown night on Friday night, 28 November, with the Motown Brothers, check the venue for tickets and availability. The support act Abbey Road are on at 6.00pm and the show starts at 9.00pm. Looks like a while load of great music from this very popular singing act.
Saturday 29 November from 4.00pm, Escapade take to the stage and after them Howlin’ Radio are on at 8.00pm.
The Sunday Soul Club starts at 4.00pm with John and Maria on the decks. Crawford Carlyle will be playing on Monday 1 December 2025 from 4.00pm; Lee James starts his comedy and song stage show on Tuesday, 2 December 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 3 December 2025.
Bicycle Trip and support are at The Keg on Friday 28 November from 9.00pm and Saturday night, 29 November at the same time is Black Dog Forge. 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.
Check out Kennedy’s on Sunday 30 November at 3.00pm as Thunder Road will be on stage pounding out some favourite rock classics, and later at 4.00pm at The Inn on the Corner Ragamuffin will be playing, followed by The Jim Kelt State Bar Blues Band who will be fronting the Inn on the Corner Jam at 8.00pm. The Tea Gardens have local favourites, Underwood Lane on at 6.30pm.
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
