Killer Instinct, Scotland’s #1 tribute to The Killers, are returning to Paisley for a full-length performance of Killers classics. Killer Instinct’s lead singer sounds so much like the real thing that it’s difficult to tell he’s not the real thing. The bands attention to detail is impressive, their songs feature the authentic tones that make that ‘Killers’ sound. They even have the Killers famous ‘K’ keyboard style stand. The musicianship, energy, and the atmosphere created by them is key to their stage show. Killer Instinct give you the wonderful songs of The Killers up close and personal guaranteeing a great night for Killer fans. Tickets on the door from 7pm.
The amazing Brass Monkeys are back with their brand of high energy swing, big band, and contemporary classics. Part of their set is a wee American Drum Corps tune which starts with a classic Ian Mosson solo piece on trombone. This has been so popular they could never drop it, not to be missed. Doors open 1pm.
Tomorrow night The Freddie and Queen Experience return after a sell-out show in March 2023. The Freddie and Queen Experience celebrate the wealth of talent that came together in Queen by recreating, with breathtaking accuracy, the style and excitement of a live Queen concert. The Freddie and Queen tribute band is internationally and critically acclaimed. The band performs all over the world with sell out shows in the UK and abroad, most recently in UAE and Europe. They deliver a passionate and energy-packed show full of Queen’s greatest hits.
The lead singer replicates Freddie Mercury’s live shows with the looks, mannerisms, vocals, charisma, passion, high energy, and showmanship that Freddie was so loved for. The band is made up of some of the finest musicians in UK and is a show not to be missed. Tickets on the door from 7pm.
If you didn’t see the advert for the screening of Home Alone on Sunday, it’s too late as it is sold out. This first of a series of Christmas movies put on by Paisley First has been so popular it could have been shown all day but The Beagles are back for another free show straight after the movie. Just in case you didn’t get what they do, Yep, it’s a mix of Beatles and Eagles. Doors are 1pm.
Rocknrollas have The Scottish Sex Pistols playing on Sunday. Originally formed in 1993, The Scottish Sex Pistols were born in retaliation to the polished bands of the 90’s. Doors are 1pm.
The Old Swan Midnight Moses in tonight at 7pm, tomorrow from 4pm it is Sideshow. The Sunday Soul Sessions starts at 4pm. Monday is a live acoustic set from 4pm, Lee James 3pm on Tuesday and Thursday and on Wednesday Duncan McLellan kicks off at 4pm.
The Keg have Oceans View in tonight from 9pm. The band have enjoyed a busy summer performing in festivals around the country. Heather of The Keg excitedly told me “We love having these young lads in The Keg. Catch them before they become too big for our wee venue”. Jodie Campbell is a talented local singer song writer with a great stage presence. You can catch her at The Keg tomorrow night from 9pm.
The Cave have a live band TBA at 5pm tomorrow followed by Wildcard at 9pm and on Sunday Rumours start at 6pm. Cranked to 11 Kennedy’s Sunday from 3pm. Double bill at The Inn on The Corner is Best Bad Influence tomorrow from 4.30pm and on Sunday at 4.30pm local band Blind Panik are back for some more Foot Stompin’, Rockin’ Boogie. Frontman John Caldwell says “Its good to be back playing in Paisley and especially at The Inn on The Corner, the crowd is always great”
Open Mic sessions next week are: The Abbey at 9pm on Monday, The Gantry at 9pm on Tuesday, The Keg on Wednesday at 8.30pm and Cottons in Renfrew starts at 2pm on Sunday.