Drop by to wish Drew happy ‘21st’
Tonight, The Bungalow has been booked for a special birthday party for local well-known musician Drew McCormick.
Drew was responsible for revitalising the Paisley music scene when it was all but gone two decades ago with The Bungalow Bar Revival Nights.
The success led to the opening of The Bungalow where it is today in Shuttle street. So it’s the perfect place for Drew’s 21st (that’s what he told me).
If you would like to say happy birthday to Drew, then pop in for a song or a drink or both. The fun kicks off at 7pm.
Tomorrow night, internationally acclaimed Scottish singersongwriter JJ Gilmour, who made his recording debut in 1989 with The Silencers, one of Scotland’s loved bands, is playing a solo gig.
‘Jinky’ enjoyed great success throughout Europe and America after joining the band as a backing vocalist.
Later in the band’s career, JJ progressed seamlessly to join Jimme O’Neill sharing lead vocals.
Seven action-packed years of gigging and recording ensued, during which The Silencers had gold albums and sold almost a million records for BMG/RCA.
After this successful period with the band, JJ decided he needed to take on new challenges and embarked upon his solo career.
He recorded his critically acclaimed debut solo album, Sunnyside P.A.L, in 2002.
The album became the catalyst for establishing his now fiercely loyal fan base and gained widespread acclaim from his peers as an outstanding debut album.
Now album number five is in the pipeline for JJ and it looks like the gig is a sell out.
Local singer Leana Zaccarini is appearing tomorrow from 2pm with the Moonlighters. She is the perfect answer for a ‘pick me up’ after a heavy week at work. It’ll be a fun-afternoon filled with laid back Latin, smooth swing, ballsy blues and fabulous funk.
TikTok star Littlest Chicken, who has more than half a million fans following his online videos, is heading to The Bungalow on Thursday.
The popular Ayrshireman got the whole of Scotland laughing through the last two lockdowns.
As well as performing online comedy, he writes and performs his own songs, and released his first single, Hey, last year to much acclaim.
He released his second single, Homegrown, in June which he was inspired to write after a drive back from Ayr – where he lived for three and half years – to his hometown of Stranraer. Doors are 7pm and tickets cost £10/8.
The Cave has another packed four in a row this week again, starting with tonight Overdrive at 9pm. Tomorrow, at 6pm, it’s Fire In, followed by The State Blues Band at 9pm. On Sunday, it is Los Perros from 6pm.
In the shoppers’ slot at The Old Swan tomorrow it’s Distant Sun at 4pm. Cammy Millar is back in his usual slot at 4pm on Monday. Lee James is on Tuesday at 3pm with Swing, and he’s back on Thursday at 3pm for a Trip Through the Decades.
There is a bit of rock going on in the East End at 9pm in Harvies with Midnight Moses.
Kennedy’s Sunday Sesh is Crackerman at 4pm.
The Keg has The Proposal in tonight at 9pm. The last time they played there it was standing room only. Tomorrow night, at 9pm it is Warren Capaldi, back by popular demand.
The fantastic Mod Life Crisis are playing at Rocknrollas tonight. The popular band, who are well known in Paisley due to their appearances at March of the Mods and ModStuff, are sure to fill the dance floor. Doors are 7.30pm. Tomorrow night, the West End Venue welcomes back
The James Experience Born of Frustration, with doors at 7.30pm.
Open mic nights this week are Dunky Hunter at The Abbey on Monday from 8.30pm and Stevie
D at 9pm on Tuesday at Gantry. Wednesday is The Keg’s open mic with Johnny Barr, starting at 8.30pm.