The Speed Handbag (Mariner's, Maiden Street, Weymouth): This new line-up promise oodles of 70s disco, allied to timeless gems from Clodagh Rogers and Petula Clark.

Into The Void (Finn M'Coul's, Westham Road, Weymouth): Weymouth's own Black Sabbath tribute band return to Finn's by popular demand, enjoying the pub's extra hour of boozing time on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Steve Hooker's Rocking Trio (Hope & Anchor, St. Michael's Lane, Bridport): Dark, trashy rockabilly from this trio, who WILL be working with the legendary Robert Gordon in March 2002. We'll keep you posted.

Splinter (Little Ship, Victoria Square, Portland): Classic rock covers from some excellent musicians.

Version 2:0 (Players Nightclub, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Paul Weller to The Cult to Garbage from Anjee and band. 11pm start.

Driver (Green Shutters, Castletown, Portland): A huge range of covers from this cracking trio, from Lenny Kravitz to Cliff Richard via Rory Gallagher.

Dr Stomp and Professor Oz (Old George, Trinity Street, Dorchester): A hillbilly hoedown from this multi-instrumental duo.

Jim Reynolds and Mutter Slater (Three Horseshoes, Mill Street, Burton Bradstock): Singer/songwriter/guitarist Jim's bluesy offerings are enhanced by Mutter's flute work.

Back Seat Blue (Jolly Sailor, Castletown, Portland): Blues-rock from this band, who feature The Producers harmonica man Simon and erstwhile Eclipse drummer Jim.

Crosscut Saw (Excise House, Hope Square, Weymouth): Bluesy rock again, this time in a Stevie Ray Vaughan/Hendrix mould.

Barry Hobson and Jumping Jimmy Thunder (Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland): A rock'n'roll show like you've never seen before.

String Whistle (Brewer's Arms, Martinstown): Folk to jazz, plus sardonic wit, from this duo.

Attraction (Cove House Inn, ChiswelI, Portland): Cabaret-style entertainment from the girls.

James Ross and Sheryl Lee (Spice Ship, Preston Road, Preston, Weymouth): Classic and contemporary rock with a funky edge.

Bill Solo (Wellington Arms, St. Alban Street, Weymouth): Folk to rock'n'roll from Bill.

Lawrence (Spice Ship, Preston Road, Preston, Weymouth): The Bowie specialist shows what elde he can do.

Fifth Avenue (White Hart, Cheap Street, Sherbome): Slick pop covers from this duo.