Paisley Daily Express

Big Vern are back

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What’s got 18 legs, four horns and leaves you smiling, sweaty and hoarse from singing, and they are playing at The Bungalow tonight? It means Big Vern n’ the Shootahs are back on stage and they’re ready to knock your socks off.

Renowned as the ultimate feelgood party band, you are guaranteed a spectacula­r live show with some of the funkiest vibes you’ll have ever heard.

With this nine-piece phenomenon, you’ll hear a fabulous horn section, the best rhythm players in the business, coupled with a new front man who’ll make your hair stand on end.

Always immaculate­ly turned out, suited, booted and tight, Big Vern are the band that’s always invited back, and they’ll have you singing and bouncing in no time.

Classic funk, soul and party tunes augmented with great stage presence and their signature kicking phat sound.

Catch them while you can. You won’t be disappoint­ed. Tickets on the door from 7pm.

The sensationa­l Divas Soul Band return for another free gig at The

Bungalow tomorrow afternoon.

Always a packed venue - arrive early to avoid disappoint­ment. Doors are 1pm.

One of the UK’s premier live Queen tribute shows are also back tomorrow night to perform Queen’s greatest hits with high energy and charisma. Tickets on the door from 7pm.

The Scottish Alternativ­e Music Awards (SAMA) return to The Bungalow for another Paisley Takeover with Mama Terra, Azamiah, Evelyn Laurie, Tijuana Bibles, BRSR, Saint Sappho and more.

This is two nights of incredible music from Scottish artists in the heart of Paisley on Thursday and Friday night.

This year the focus is a showcase of jazz. Tickets on the door from 7pm.

On Tuesday it is your chance to perform on the legendary Bungalow stage. An open stage night, the event is open to all genres and levels of skill – either play by yourself or jam with the house band. Doors are 7pm.

The Liquid Engineers, a Gary Numan Experience is at Venue tonight.

Gary Numan has been cited as a major influence on acts such as Nine

Inch Nails and Prince. His music has been covered by acts from Beck, Blur, Basement Jaxx, Africa Bambata and Marilyn Manson to Little Boots and many more.

Standing within the smoke and haze effects and with the light show transporti­ng you to the front row seat of a Gary Numan concert, this five-piece band pay tribute to Gary Numan’s 40+ music career.

They are already well known for performing a show that not only gives you those classic hits, but also fan favourites and, of course, those hidden gems that Numan no longer performs live.

In support is Unholy Frankenste­in. Tickets on the door from 7.30pm.

Screaming Velvet are at The Cave tomorrow from 5pm followed by Durty Mac at 8pm. Live action as always on Sunday from 6pm.

Midnight Moses are playing from 8pm at The Old Swan tonight and tomorrow there is more live music from 4pm. The Soul Club on Sunday starts at 4pm.

Acoustic sets next week are Crawford Carlyle on Monday at 4pm and Wednesday, also at 4pm, it is Duncan McLellan. Lee James is in his usual double slot on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm.

The Keg have Brian Kelly in from 9pm tonight and tomorrow night from 9pm it is The 79’s with their Glam Rock show.

The Keg Sessions with more original artists is on Thursday from 9pm.

Live bands are at Kennedy’s on Sunday from 3pm and at The Inn on the Corner from 4.30pm.

Open Mic sessions next week are: The Abbey at 9pm on Monday; Ugly Duck at 7pm on Monday; The Gantry at 9pm on Tuesday; The Bungalow at 7pm on Tuesday; The Keg at 8.30pm on Wednesday; and The Cave at 9pm on Thursday.

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The Bungalow Big Vern n’ the Shootahs are back by popular demand

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