Music is the best medicine
I read this week that a GP has called for fellow doctors to prescribe singing as an alternative to medicine.
The doctor claims he sees patients less often if they join a singing group or a choir than his other patients.
I have written before about music therapy being used successfully in care homes for dementia patients.
Some medical professionals say singing can also help people with Parkinson’s disease.
Well, I’m off to my doctor to see if I can get some karaoke at Kennedy’s on prescription!
Tonight , The Bungalow are calling all singers and musicians to come along and celebrate the opening of the new look Bungalow Community Interest Company with an open stage party from 7pm until late
It is free entry, so get down early to book your spot with host Cat Caldwell.
All performers will get a free drink. Tomorrow night Hells Bells, the UK’s top AC/DC tribute band are in Paisley for the first time.
They have performed all over the UK and Europe.
If you love AC/DC then you’ll love their high energy performance.
The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £10.
On Thursday it is indie night with a three band line-up starting with No Preference who are an up and coming, energetic six piece band from Renfrewshire.
Next up are Stray Dug, who I have worked with on a number of occasions, and the third band is Red Bandit.
Doors are at 7pm and tickets are £5 and £3 for students.
The Cave’s weekend looks like this: Moonshine Mojo play tomorrow night at 6pm followed by Blues Mama at 9pm.
On Sunday, Zoe Tait will be playing from 4.45pm.
The Famous Jim Keilt Blue Jam Session starts at 6pm.
Drty Luv are on at The Old Swan tonight from 8pm and tomorrow in the coveted Shoppers’ Slot at 4pm, power trio Lonehead will be on stage for an afternoon of classic guitar driven tunes.
The Casual Swans are back on Monday in their resident spot. If you happen to be off work, then this where you should be.
On Tuesday The Swan are starting Tea Dance Swing Tuesdays with Glasgow singer Scott D. It all starts at 2pm and tickets are a £1.
The live music session on Wednesday starts at 6pm.
Plenty of action is happening at this week’s open mic night sessions:
At 8pm on Monday at The Abbey Bar, Dunky Hunter will be looking after things while Andy Lyndsay will be at The Anchor Bar on Tuesday at 8pm, then at The Patter Bar on Wednesday also at 8pm.
Cat Caldwell will be playing and helping things along at The Gantry from 8pm on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, Johnny Barr will be the host of Burger and Keg open night from 8.30pm and Manhattan’s is on Thursday and Sunday from 8pm.
Finally, The Tea Gardens have an open mic on Sunday at 9pm with Ashley – so check it out.