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Ralph and Dizzie » Listen to the sounds of Hang & Ducimer played by Ralph and Dizzie Ralph Cree has been playing drums and percussion instruments from around the world for 20 years, he has played in many bands of different genres, including playing with Chris Martin from Coldplay, and touring with the famous boogie-woogie [...]

State of Undress are a rocky, rootsy band based in Dorset, though they play all over the country on a regular basis. They are well known for their highly entertaining performances, strong songwriting and fine musicianship. Their material is largely original and embraces folk-rock, country and celtic influences, resulting in a unique, vibrant and exciting [...]

Uk born singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jamie Pinnow started to explore his interest in music and performance at an early age, an experienced performer and songwriter by his late teens, Pinnow signed his first recording contract aged 18 in 1997. The album ‘Turning the wheel’ with the indie rock band Lazy was the result and sold [...]

Eighty Three Days, a band from Dorchester currently busy recording an 8 track CD comprising of own material. The band consisting of Kieren Alder – Guitar/Vocals, Ben Barnes – Bass, Richard Merrix – Drums, have created a fresh, yet punchy sound according to their demo tracks. Promising stuff. Listen to some tunes Next Gig Band [...]

Epic Journey are a Dorchester based four-piece melodic rock band. They have been playing together for about 2 years now. Their set consists mainly of original melodic rock material but they also play popular covers from “Whistle for the Choir” by the Fratellis to “All Right Now” by Free. Epic Journey have won a number [...]

Toned F is a covers duo/trio with songs ranging from The Kinks to The Killers. They have a professional approach but do not take themselves too seriously. Though formed in January 2005, Karlos and Fatts started out together about 15 years ago in a band called Blatch. They have matured since those early days (yea [...]

Thomas and the Mock Ups were born from the ashes of The Daze at the start of 2009 writing new material, and recording a Demo of Album ‘The Smell Of Gin’ with Producer and Manager Peter Schwier (The Who, The Jam, Duran Duran) With a promising start to 2010 Thomas and the Mock Ups will [...]

Influenced by the likes of Ben Waters, Beck, Clapton, Hendrix, Stones and The Kinks, Restless Natives are a Dorset based trio. Formed in 2006 alongside their ‘success’ as Colostomy (spelt Clos2Me) Restless Natives are a 3-piece playing rock, blues, reggae and latin. They have written enough numbers to now fill 2 CDs. Click the link [...]

The Freaks have established a fervent following on the back of high energy performances, the like seldom seen in seaside resorts! And with a frontman described as the weird love child of Iggy Pop and Jarvis Cocker. Their debut ‘Custardy Battle’ CD and follow up “Porcelain Girl” received positive press, with the Dorset Echo describing [...]

The Longest Day are an alternative experimental rock band with their sights set on nothing less than world domination. Already gaining a strong following in their hometown they have since taken their unique mix of passionate, brooding-yet catchy rock up and down the UK impressing crowds with their huge sound and enigmatic live shows. The [...]

One of the most exciting and talked about acts to emerge in the past year, their sound seems to be an amalgamation of the best elements of music from every era creating a new vibe which is wholly their own. Imagine dusting off your old vinyl and blasting it out in your new spaceship. The [...]

Nobody’s Heroes are a 4 piece formed in Feb 2010. This ‘foursome’ have had bags of experience, having been involved in various local bands for a few years… Panic Attack & Steves Bike Shop are two previous bands. What makes this band different is that they play only  punk & new wave tunes from 1976-1982… nothing [...]

Irish influenced english folk punk rock. Down to earth, give em the boot, all bollocks out pub punk rock… sing along, dance along… either way its alll good fun. The Devils Rejects came about when a few guys and ladies got together to remake a folk band ‘bus tours from hell’ and wanted to add [...]

THE DOLMEN are a Dorset band playing original material in the style of Celtic Folk Rock. The band have been around since the early 90′s when Taloch started the band, Now as the only original member of the band, The Dolmen have seen many line up changes, each member bringing their own influence and experience [...]

Tia started playing guitar aged 9 and carried on with music during school, forming the odd band starting off with the Steamer Ducks (Robbie McIntosh – former Pretenders). After a Btec in creative music at Weymouth College Tia formed a band with Smudge, Ady Milward and Phil Evans-Jones, performing all original stuff for two years. [...]

Scurrying from the Somerset and Dorset area of the West Country comes a flurry of rats; in fact, the edgy Bag of Rats. All four members have played in various kinds of bands over the years and came together in 2005 with a view to forming a band which could combine their individual musical experience. [...]

Andy Grant is an exciting and innovative singer-songwriter with guitar skills to turn the devil green. Front-man for the Andy Grant Trio, whose live shows have been captivating audiences all over the South coast and London since early 2008, he is also a seasoned solo performer, combining bluesy vocals, infectious rhythms and inspired melodies. After [...]

Tom Caulfield is a singer/songwriter with a gruff yet sensitive voice, devilish guitar skills, and a peerless way with words are all present and correct, as is a bucketload of stage presence and a sense of humour. Based in Weymouth, he sings of small town characters and their misadventures with a rare authority. Tom has [...]

Irish Music at it’s best! Matt invites friends to join these great sessions, this is an open night where all friends of Irish Music come together. On a busy night there are as many musicians as punters, might be wise to come earlier to find a seat! Listen to some tunes Next Gig Band Info [...]

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Jigsaw are a five piece folk rock band from Dorchester that reformed in their current line up 2 years ago. Since then, their fiery fiddle fuelled performances have entertained audiences at countless venues and festivals, and earned them a reputation of one of the county’s best live bands. The band members are: Nina Garcia – [...]

Stompin’ Dave Allen performs American roots music on guitar, five-string banjo, fiddle, piano, harmonica, vocals & tap dancing. Dave specializes in American roots music: old-time, bluegrass, blues, country blues, folk, vintage country & hillbilly. Traditional songs & tunes, originals & covers. Over 10 years working exclusively as a performer Dave has stomped at pubs, music [...]

Kipper is a singer/songwriter who kicked off his musical career in Weymouth. Influenced by Woody Guthrie, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and many more alike. Having gone to Ireland for the weekend he spent 4 years on the road playing many gigs & festivals and released his first album LOLAMAI. – Needless to say this was [...]

Nick was born in Hong Kong and spent the first 12 years of his life living in different parts of the world, from Kuala Lumpur to Saudi Arabia. Having been diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome when he returned to the UK in his teens, Nick found a new way to communicate through his music. He studied [...]

Andy Grant is an innovative singer-songwriter with guitar skills to turn the devil green. Front-man for the Andy Grant Trio, whose live shows have been captivating audiences all over the South coast and London since early 2008, he is also a seasoned solo performer, combining bluesy vocals, infectious rhythms and inspired melodies. After fleeing a [...]