Gothic Chicken (George Inn, Refome, Portland): Send in the chickens; the Gothic ones promise brilliantly-performed covers from Blossom Toes and Egg to Focus and Quincy Jones. 3pm start.

Springheadless Chickens (Finn M'Coul's, Weymouth): The Sprinheadless ones is populated by vintage Dorset bluesmen 9yep, I'll be there) and the odd whippersnapper. 8.30pm start.

Racing Snakes (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): An afternoon treat at Val's, as Robbie McIntosh's sublime guitar work is supported by a couple of Corbyites. 3pm start.

Insomnia (The Anchor, Weymouth):

Steve Dubya (The Sunday Club, Harbour Inn, Marine Parade, Lyme Regis): Music, fun and games through the afternoon, from 2pm to 5pm.

Tia and Friends (Queen's Hotel, Park Street, Weymouth): Tia, Andy and Jon host this jam session, starting at 2pm.

Jam with Tia (Cork & Bottle, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Your chance to jam the night away, starting at 8pm.

Mid-Life Crisis (Three Compasses, Charminster): Crisis? What crisis? Rock covers from this band.

The Piano Dentists (King's Arms, Trinity Street, Weymouth): Clever pop and alt. rock covers from Lucy and Al.

Mike van Driver (Springhead, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth): Mike and Tony play a listener-friendly gentle mix of 60s/70s pop, rock and country from 1.30 to 4.3Opm.

James Ross and Sheryl Lee (Ship Inn, Custom House Quay, Weymouth).

Paul St. Clair (Old Ship, Ridgeway, Upwey, Weymouth): Mellifluous vocals and dextrous guitar work from Paul, starting at 8.30 p.m.

Andy Arnold (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): Rock'n'roll for lunch.