The Spree started yesterday and all the Paisley venues have a packed programme of fantastic bands. There are lots to choose from and we start at tonight at The Bungalow with one of the UK’s most authentic sounding Beatles tribute bands – The Beatles for Sale. The Beatles for Sale have a full repertoire of all the Beatles’ most famous songs; such as Rubber Soul to Revolver classics. The Beatles for Sale pride themselves on replicating the Fab 4’s onstage image, sparing no expense with their equipment and outfits, the ultimate intention is to recreate the magic of the Beatles in their sixties heyday. Tickets at the door from 7pm.
Tomorrow afternoon for the first time in Paisley is Southside Texas, a tribute band based in Glasgow and quite possibly, the only active professional tribute group in the world right now, performing the music of and paying tribute to, the phenomenal Scottish band, Texas. Doors are at 1pm and it is free entry. Definitely Oasis are back again for another full on night of Oasis classics. Tickets on the door from 7pm. On Sunday King of Birds will be playing songs from Eve of Destruction, their acclaimed album and some new material never heard before. The supporting band is The Undying Embers. Doors are at 7pm and you can pay on the door.
Local choir Rockus and special guests Michelle Cameron and Rhiannon Westwood are belting out some popular rock and pop tunes on Wednesday night. The event is a fundraiser for the Scottish Cot Death Trust. Doors open at 7pm. The Music Venue Trust Revive Live Tour hits The Bungalow on Thursday. On stage are Scunnart, Soapbox and Quartermass. Tickets on the door from 7pm and it is buy one get one free.
An Indie Band All Dayer is happening at Rocknrollas that will take you back to the 90’s. And who better to headline this indie explosion but The Absolute Stone Roses. The Absolute Stone Roses are of course a Tribute Band to the Manchester legends The Stone Roses. If you’ve never seen the real deal or want to re-live your youth or feel that vibe then The Absolute Stone Roses will take you on a trip with the attitude and baggy fashion. Retro Dave Dj will be on the decks. Check the venue for details. On Sunday Hitsville PA1 are back again on Sunday and they will be playing another blinder of a set. Doors at 1pm.
The Cave have Martin James in today from tonight from 8pm. Tomorrow in the early slot is Vintage Vinyl from 6pm followed by Black Triangles at 9pm. On Sunday they have Best Bad Influence from 6pm.
There are loads going on at The Old Swan beginning starting with Duncan McLelland at 3pm today followed by Keeperlit at 7pm. The full line up tomorrow afternoon from 2pm is;- Proposal, The Dirty Jewels, The Dead Flowers, Gordon’s Alive, Trunk Monkey, Back in the Day, Heatseeker, The Festivals and Cammy Miller. On Sunday new duo Fragments are playing at 7pm. Clyde are back at 6pm on Monday then on Tuesday and Thursday Lee James will be singing all the hits for you. Both days’ starts at 3pm. Jim Keilt will be jamming with his band on Wednesday at 7pm.
The Keg have Highway Chile in tonight at 9pm and Bad Boy Boogie tomorrow night at 9pm. On Sunday at 7.30pm it is The Loners. On Wednesday Johnny Barr has a Spree Special Open Mic with a house band.
Kennedys have Nightfly playing on Sunday at 3pm while also on Sunday at The Anchor it is Moonshine Mojo from 4.30pm. This week’s Open Mic sessions are: Abbey Bar on Monday with Dunky Hunter at 8pm, Jason Flood is the host at Gantry on Tuesday from 9pm; Johnny Barr will be at The Keg on Wednesday from 8.30pm. More on next week for The Spree. Keep Music Live.