Tonight, Friday 26 July, The Bungalow have what has been called ‘The Best Bon Jovi Tribute Band In The World’ by a tribute band expert (Channel 4’s The Convention Crasher) and TV celebrity Justin Lee-Collins.
Wrong Jovi features some of the UKs finest professional musicians. With a set list crammed full of sing-along anthems, live favourites and rarities, audiences are guaranteed the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute show. Featuring Ally as Jon Bon Jovi (X Factor, The Singer Takes It All and Britain’s Got Talent) aka Jon Wrong Jovi on vocals, Wrong Jovi have one of the UKs most talented front men leading the band through some of rock n rolls most legendary songs. Ally is backed by some of the UK’s most highly respected musicians.
Founding member Mark provides Richie Sambora’s fiery guitar lines, backing vocals and even lead vocals on occasion. Jon (David Bryan) on keyboards and Backing vocals, Jim (Hugh McDonald) on bass and Backing vocals and Alex (Tico Torres) on drums complete the line-up. With attention to detail in sound and performance, Wrong Jovi were described as “better than the real thing” by Club 85, Hitchin at their very first gig. Tickets on the door from 7pm and support is Raymond McSherry.
Tomorrow afternoon, Saturday 27 July, local mod band Bits n Pices is playing. Doors are at 1.00pm, get in early if you want a seat.
Tomorrow night, Saturday 27 July, expect to experience a high energy reproduction of classic songs written and performed by The Jam who exploded onto the pop scene in 1977 with their hit single “In the City”. A Band Called Malice will not only play hits of The Jam, but expect to hear album tracks, songs which have become classics and B sides too. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
Go Steady are back in The Bungalow on Sunday 28 July playing 2 sets of 60’s Beat, Mod & Soul. Doors 1.00pm and free entry.
Bungalaff is back again on Sunday 28 July, and as usual it is hosted by Richie McMahon. Headliner is a Bungalaff favourite the one and only – Graham ” MR ” Mackie. On the bill is Kat Powell, Stevie Coulter, Jimi Longmuir Craig Scott and with Edinburgh festival just round the corner you never know who will pop by! Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
The Bungalow Open Stage Jam is on Tuesday 30 July at 7.00pm. The Jam House Band will be there to entertain and help out any performers that want a bit of back up. All backline and drumkit provided just bring your instruments. The Bungalow are excited to welcome Sonic Noise and Gleam to the stage on Thursday 1 August at The Introducing Night for new up and coming bands.
Heatseeker are at The Old Swan tonight, Friday 26 July from 8.00pm and Strictly UB40 are playing tomorrow evening, Saturday 27 July, supported by Smalltown Sound. The gig is part of an all-dayer event. Check venue for ticket details. There is entertainment on inside and in the garden stage. Sunday Soul Club starts at the usual time of 4.00pm.
Monday and Wednesday acoustic sessions are at 4.00pm both days, and Lee James starts at 3.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday.
The Cave have a Clubhouse Night on tonight, Friday 26 July, from 7.00pm and tomorrow Saturday at 5.00pm it is Gallus Monkey followed by Wild Hog at 8.00pm. Check venue for Sundays live band at 6.00pm.
Graeme Kerr is playing at The Keg tonight, Friday 26 July, from 9.00pm and tomorrow night, Saturday at the same time, it is MrdB known locally as The Rawk Gods. On Thursday 1 August from 9.00pm it is The Keg Sessions for another line up of original music.
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 Cave from 9pm on Thursday.
Tommy
VENUE 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
The Sneddon, 30 Old Sneddon Street, Paisley PA3 2AL
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
Kennedy’s, 33a Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UL
Rocknrollas, 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 Arts Centre, New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ
