Stepping back in time as top tributes take to stage
Warm acoustic sounds to get you into winter spirit
After a spooky line- up last week, it’s time get into the winter spirit in this week’s gig guide.
And what better way to relax on a cold evening than with some top acoustic tribute bands in Ayrshire?
Classic Clapton’s unplugged tour visits Irvine’s Harbour Arts Centre on Saturday night, promising all the hits from the former Cream man.
Stepping even further back in time is the Simon and Garfunkel Story at Cumnock Town Hall on Sunday, reliving two of the most- loved performers of the 1960s.
And there are plenty of acoustic sets and open mics to ease you into the cold months, including another top three band line- up at Ayr’s Treehouse tonight ( Wednesday).
Find full listings below: Kilmarnock, 8pm. Alanna, Black Bull, Ayr, 8pm. Debi Q Band, Fanny by Gaslight, Kilmarnock, 8.30pm.
Just Like Eddie, Anchor Bar, Ayr, 9pm.
The Cafe Orchestra, Elliots, Prestwick, 9pm.
Music Club, The Ship Inn, Irvine, 9pm.
Open mic, Tam O’Shanter Inn, Ayr, 9pm.
Rockhard Got Talent, Rock Hard Cafe, Kilmarnock, 8pm.
Classic Clapton, Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine, 7.30pm.
Jimmy Mac, Black Bull, Ayr, 8pm.
Slider, Bellfield Tavern, Kilmarnock, 9pm.
Dreamchaser, The Alton Inn, Kilwinning, 9pm.
Laurie, RAF Association Club, Prestwick, 8.15pm.
Back to Back, Ex- Services Club, Ayr, 8pm.
Ayr Blues Club, Twa Dugs, Ayr, 6.30pm.
Ben Ellis open mic, Harleys, Ayr, 9.30pm. Mark, Black Bull, Ayr, 7pm. Sunday jam, Fanny by Gaslight, Kilmarnock, 3pm.
Possibility Screams, Elliots, Prestwick, 6.30pm.
Simon and Garfunkel Story, Town Hall, Cumnock, 7.30pm.
Still Crazy, Balgarth Pines, Ayr, 4pm.
The Organist Entertains – Archie Thom, Town Hall, Ayr, 12pm. Folk jam, The Turf, Irvine, 8pm.
If you have any listings you want included in the gig guide, email michael. reynolds@ trinitymirror. com or call 01292 262200.