This weeks highlight arrives when local indie band The Alones (pictured below) return to their old patch. They are teaming up with The Riptides for a double headline slot at the Old Brown Jug in Newcastle. Best of all the entry won't cost you a penny so no excuses will be accepted.
The weekend kicks off on Friday when Fat Cat plays host to a couple of indie bands. The Fears and Hips Like Cinderella are two bands with a rising reputation and would welcome your support.
The gig is at Fat Cat Café Bar in Hanley on Friday, February 29, at 9pm. Free entry.
Another indie band will be strutting their stuff on stage at the Underground. The Llight will be continuing their busy start to the year with another headline slot.
The Llight are playing at the Underground in Hanley on Friday, February 29, at 8pm. Tickets cost £4. (08700 600 100)
Alternatively, you could opt for a classic blues sound in the form of Dirk Digglers Blues Revue. They are playing tonight at The Band Stand on Marsh Street, Hanley and support is supplied by Paranoid Dreams. As usual the gig is followed by a club night that lasts until 3am with resident DJ Sweetjayne spinning the tunes.
Music starts at 10pm and the entry fee is £3 payable on the door.
On Saturday night Birmingham-based rock band Mexicolas will be stomping into town as part of their nationwide tour. They have recently released their debut album after signing to independent record label In Exile. The support acts are No Logo and Red Eyes Of Russia.
Mexicolas et al are at the Sugarmill in Hanley on Saturday, March 1, at 7pm. Tickets cost £4. (01159 454 593)
On Sunday established folk band 3 Daft Monkeys will be taking centre stage at the Sugarmill. They effortlessly blend traditional folk music with sounds influenced from many different parts of the globe.
3 Daft Monkeys play at the Sugarmill on Sunday, March 2, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £8. (01159 454 593)
Tremolo Rehearsals are hosting another night at the Sugarmill to continue showcasing their talent. It is a complex consisting of a number of rooms where many of the well known local bands have polished-up their act.
There are a number of local bands performing on the night including Stash Pocket, Molotov Revival, Tonight Equals Dancing and Trouser Dog.
The Showcase is at the Sugarmill on Monday, March 3, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £4. (01159 454 593)
Finally, on Wednesday at the Old Brown Jug there is a double headline performance by The Riptides and The Alones. The former are a Birmingham-based band with an upbeat indie sound complete with synthesisers.
The Alones are a local indie band that has been championed from every corner of the music press. They finally play at this venue after an earlier gig had to be rescheduled.
The Riptides and The Alones are at the Old Brown Jug on Wednesday, March 5, at 8pm. Free entry.
