This page contains information on bands and performers who work mostly in Somerset, Dorset and Devon. In most cases the web site will have gig listings and often links into the band Myspace site as well. Since we are all about live music we do not include disco or karaoke people in this section. If you or your band would like to be included here then drop us a line and we will be pleased to include you in the listings.
  Venues

A venue that pulls in some great acts. www.thebellatash.co.uk

Music every Saturday night from the Old Barn Club in Yeovil www.oldbarnclub.com

Woods Wine Bar has a mix of music and DJ nights. www.woodswinebar.co.uk

The Pall Tavern in Yeovil now has music on a Sunday afternoon around 4pm. www.palltavern.co.uk

Blues and Roots fans should make a trip to the Wyndham Arms at Kingsbury Episcopi www.wyndhamarms.com

The Choughs Hotel in Chard run regular Thursday night live music. www.choughshotel.co.uk

Evershot village hall manage to book some great acts into their tiny venue go to the village web site to find out more http://www.evershot.com/

Regular Blues and Roots stuff as well as a wide variety of other music can be found at the Bottle Inn at Marshwood http://www.thebottleinn.co.uk/

The Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis has regular live music with some great tribute acts and original artists. Check out their site www.marinetheatre.com

The David Hall Arts Centre in South Petherton hosts a wide range of musical events especially covering the folk and acoustic end of the scene. http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/

Arts events in Taunton are often held at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre. www.tacchi-morris.com

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Bands From The Local Area

(If you would like to be listed here then send us an Email)

http://www.stormtheband.co.uk Great Yeovil band who specialise in covers of contemporary and classic rock tracks

http://www.santana-tribute.co.uk The name says it all really! Jingo featuring the very versatile Tom Toomey.

Tom Toomey Tom Toomey also has his own dedicated web site that includes information on his Music For Africa charity.

http://freespace.virgin.net/gary.mcmullen/ The web site for Thick as Thieves the pop anthem tribute band

http://www.fatmarrow.co.uk  The Fat Marrow Blues band play funky blues in the local area.

http://www.diamondogz.co.uk/ If '70s Glam Rock is your thing, this crew will make your party swing!

http://www.barracoodas.co.uk/ Who play everything and almost anything from AC/DC to ZZ Top.

http://www.stonecoldsober.net/ Rock and blues from Bournemouth

http://bleedinhartz.maddsites.com/ Everything from Deep Purple to Pink Floyd

http://www.doctorstomp.com/homepage.htm Footstompin' fun and acoustic madness! Prof Oz has gone down under. Check the link below.

http://www.stompindave.com Dave Allen's new homepage with some MP3 previews of his new work.

http://www.rootingaround.co.uk/index.htm Traditional music with folk-roots influences

http://www.thealibi.co.uk/alibifront.htm  Bournemouth based band playing modern rock classics

http://www.thebowiexperience.com The name says it all really!

http://www.thesoundofthesuburbs.com/index.html Ska, Punk, Reggae

http://vinylmonkeys.com/index.htm Feeder, Ash and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers along with their own original numbers.

http://www.vendingmachineweb.co.uk/index.htm Female vocals and a great backing band based in Weymouth

http://www.wobmusic.com  Punchy folk pop anthems from a man and his guitar

http://www.mojotrio.co.uk/ Rocking along nice and heavy

http://www.littledixie.co.uk/ Classic soul, R&B and New Country

http://www.flatlandboogieband.co.uk/ Boogie, Blues & Country

http://www.group4music.co.uk The web site for Group 4 an acoustic duo with own material

http://www.howling.portesham.com/ Fine fiddle sounds and a great stage sound from Howling At The Moon.

http://www.snappa.co.uk A three piece who bring their own interpretations to music in styles that vary from rock to funk and even reggae at times.

http://www.theboysfrommelbournestreet.com A Devon based three piece whose music is not rock or jazz or folk or blues....but it could be.

http://www.thetreefrogs.co.uk Funky original blues rock!

http://www.aaronslater.com Born in Yeovil, travelled about, picked up a guitar, writes songs, dad is Mutter Slater, also plays in Mangusta!

http://www.coldshot.co.uk

http://www.pineapplethief.com Founded by Bruce Soord as a outlet for his music, check out the samples!

http://www.shoestringblues.co.uk They play the blues, what did you expect?

http://www.thesidekicks.co.uk Real music played really well is their motto!

http://www.motel6.co.uk Motel 6 play the blues and share band members with The Sidekicks

http://www.bagofrats.co.uk Eclectic mix of musical styles fusing folk, jazz, blues indie and anything else they can get their musical hands on.

http://www.theyetties.co.uk The Yetties! One of England's most popular folk groups and very local to you.

http://www.geocities.com/ironicmusic/ironicmusic.html Ironic are the duo Ronnie Sutherland & Nick Chant playing a wide range of styles from the 50s to the 90s

http://www.crosscut-saw.co.uk/ Crosscut Saw play some rocking blues.

http://www.pvrocks.co.uk/ Permanent Vacation are a hard hitting rock band playing mostly mostly around Poole & Christchurch areas.

http://www.atributetoelvis.co.uk/ Tim Bassett & The King Creoles bring you a tribute to Elvis.

http://www.themanfromfunkle.com/ Professional funky 5-piece Somerset band who can cater for all types of events from weddings to festivals.

http://www.smithandmoore.co.uk A duo making modern acoustic based music.

http://www.mirroredshower.co.uk/ The Mirrored Shower...Silly name good music.

http://www.stringwhistle.demon.co.uk/ Rob Mitchell & Dave Rickard are Stringwhistle and they make folk music very well!

John & Shirley Guitar / vocal Duo or Trio traditional country + 50's 60's MOR etc. Live music no tracks what u see is what u get. tel 01884 32271 07747104703. email john@amp-fix.com

http://www.the-graduates.co.uk A three piece band who play everything from the Beatles to ZZ Top taking in some big rock names along the way

Panic Attack A Dorchester based band playing solid rock tracks with a splash of punkie stuff as well

Messenger A band that mostly play covers doing everything from Punk to Pop. Listen to one of their tracks through this link.

The Hightown Crows Rockabilly Blues from this Dorset based 4 piece.

DT8 An accomplished 12 piece band based in the South West. They specialise in live soul, disco and contemporary music for weddings, parties and corporate events.

Dan Apsey A young man from Yeovil who "Does Swing" performing songs by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Bobby Darin

Justin Daish Is it Hank Marvin? Check the site to find out more.

Freak Circus Weymouth based band who are a bit grungie, a bit pop punky with some alternative influences.

Theatre Links

http://www.swan-theatre.co.uk Yeovil based theatre run by enthusiasts in a very professional manner.

http://www.octagon-theatre.co.uk/ South Somerset's biggest and probably busiest theatre.

http://www.thebrewhouse.net/ Taunton biggest theatre venue.

The Warehouse Theatre in Ilminster

Visual Arts

http://www.sherbornehouse.org.uk A regional centre for the visual & performing arts in Sherborne, Dorset.

Other Stuff

Advance Promotions These guys organise events in Yeovil and other areas.

www.yeoviltown.com   Obvious what this one is about really!

www.sherbornetown.com Another obvious link!

www.gift4life.com Hypnosis MP3s to download

www.somersethypnotherapy.com A local hypnotherapist based in Yeovil, Somerset

www.4networking.biz A great way to build your business through both online and face to face networking.

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