Tonight The Bungalow have a tribute to the music of one of Scotland’s top bands, because The Deacon Blues are back in Paisley with their legendary Tribute to Deacon Blue. The band are celebrating the 35th anniversary of the trailblazing ‘Raintown’ Album. The show will feature the entire album, in the order of the original track-listing.
The album was released in 1987 and is widely praised as Deacon Blue’s finest work. It has overtones of a concept album, relating to the struggles of urban life in the inner city. The city being unmistakable Glasgow.
Deacon Blues have played all over the UK to fantastic acclaim, whipping festival audiences into a frenzy, singing along with every word, with their authentic reproduction of the greatest hits, such as Chocolate Girl, Fergus Sings the Blues, Real Gone Kid, Dignity and MANY MORE! Deacon Blues is the only Deacon Blue tribute band hailing from Scotland! Being based there, they are immersed in the iconic songs and emotions behind them, carrying this into every performance! You can get tickets on the door from 7pm.
Tomorrow afternoon the popular Big Band Sessions continue with The Bobby Deans Big Band. Doors are 1pm.
Tomorrow evening The Bungalow have another cracking tribute night as one of the biggest tribute bands in the UK The Complete Stone Roses are back for another sell out show. The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK’s most well-known, most seen, and most successful tribute bands. Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of the UK’s most influential bands – The Stone Roses.
The Stone Roses played a pivotal role in the history of the UK’s indie music scene. Famous hits like Fools Gold, I Am The Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored are as recognisable now as were the heyday of Madchester and the Hacienda, the cultural icons from which the original band were born.
Even original Stone Roses band members. Stone Roses bass player Mani has not only just appeared as a warmup DJ for the band on the odd occasion but has also played onstage with them as their guest bassist. Mani says “they do our songs real justice. At times, they play even better than we did”. Doors are 7pm.
The Bungalow are excited to welcome St Clements, Bitter Suite and The Modern Kind to the stage for their Thursday Introducing Night. These nights are packed full of the best emerging talent from all over Scotland. Discover your favourite new band on Thursday. Doors 7pm, Tickets £5/3.
The Keg has Highway Chile in tonight from 9pm and tomorrow night at the same time it is Triple Jack supported by Sean Patrick Forbes. Kennedy’s have Overdrive playing on Sunday from 3pm at Blind Panik are performing from 4.30pm at The Anchor.
The Cave have a great weekend in store for you starting with The Players tomorrow night from 6pm and later at 9pm it is Wildcard. Nightfly one of the most popular cover bands on the circuit will be taking to the stage on Sunday, and they kick off at 6pm.
The Old Swan have another full programme of live action beginning tonight with Moonshine mojo from 7pm. Tomorrow it is a double header starting with Crackerman at 4pm followed by Addiction at 8pm. The Northern Soul Sundays start at 4pm. On Monday Clyde are playing from 6pm, Lee James will be telling stories, giving you a bit of comedy and singing all the songbook classics at 3pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Duncan McLellan will be in his usual slot from 4pm on Wednesday.
This week’s Open Mic sessions are Abbey Bar on Monday at 8pm, Also on Monday is Stephen Henry
who will be at Tannahill’s from 9pm. Jason Flood is the host at Gantry on Tuesday from 9pm; Johnny Barr will be at The Keg on Wednesday from 8.30pm. Keep Music Live.