TONIGHT (5)

Stairway to Zeppelin (Finn M'Couls, Westham Road, Weymouth): Percy, Bonzo and the chaps are given tribute, authentically; £4 entry tonight, music until midnight.

Lucky Bishops (Verdi's, Maiden Street, Weymouth): Psychedelic splendour, conceived in a cottage in Grimstone.

The Crack (Lulworth Cove Hotel, Main Street, West Lulworth): These party specialists are in huge demand.

Steve Dubya's Juke Box Band (King's Arms, High East Street, Dorchester): Steve will attempt any request.

Jam On It (Excise House, Hope Square, Brewer's Quay, Weymouth): Untried musicians and bands are invited to take to the stage at this weekly session.

Acoustic Jam Session (George Inn, Refome, Portland): Billy and Mickey from Hokum Society host this come-one come-all have-a-go occasion.

Zo Schwarz & Julie Lewis (The Isobar, Trinity Road, Weymouth): Jazz vocals and piano of the highest order.

Traditional Tune Session (Cove House Inn, ChiswelI, Portland): The tune session continues.

Gigolo (RAOB Club, Crescent Street, Weymouth): Pop covers from Weymouth's family band.

BJ McCabe (Fairhaven Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth): A host of covers, with a digital orchestra.

FRIDAY (6)

Size Matters (Verdi's, Maiden Street, Weymouth): Cracking original material from this excellent Portland-based band.

Loop Garou (Jolly Sailor, Castletown, Portland): And on the Rock itself, funky soulful New Orleans grooves; 11pm on.

Plutonic (Finn M'Coul's, Westham Road, Weymouth): Linkin Park to Blink 182, Metallica and Green Day.

Crooked Furrow (Hope & Anchor, St Michael's Lane, Bridport): Irish rock with a country flavour.

Mr Chuffy (George Inn, Custom House Quay, Weymouth): Ocean Colour Scene to Bluetones to Sex Pistols.

Trouble In Mind (Excise House, Hope Square, Weymouth): Jazzy, bluesy rock from this top Bournemouth trio.

Design (Ropemaker's, West Street, Bridport): Rock covers.

Driver (Red Lion, The Square, Beaminster): Driver are trawling the early Free archives for new material.

The Flatliners Blues Band (Black Dog, St Mary Street, Weymouth): The Flats were joined by guest guitarist Mike Clarke last week. Now where do I know that name from?

Zo Schwarz & Rob Koral (No 6 Bistro, North Square, Dorchester): Tonight, Zo is joined by jazz guitarist extraordinaire Rob.

Gut & Steel (Red Barn, Bagwell Farm, Chickerell, Weymouth): 60s to pop/rock gems of today.

Kipper (Duke of Albany, Park Street, Weymouth): Kipper is back in town, performing songs from Dylan to, well, Kipper!

Lump In The Rug (Cove House Inn, Chiswell, Portland): This from Lump Central: 'Now three lumps, not two, introducing Melissa on keyboards/synthesiser and featuring many new/original songs from the forthcoming CD.'

Jeffers'n'Jon (Spice Ship, Preston Road, Preston, Weymouth): Country gems from Big Jon and bassist buddy.

Alexander (White Hart, Cheap Street, Sherbome): Pop classics and a right good laff.

Andy Arnold (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): Rock'n'roll, with an occasional peep at the 70s.

Jim Derek (Laurie's Jazz Bar, Edenhurst Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Welcome to the new folk at the Edenhurst, who have wisely decided to continue Jim's Friday/Saturday night residency here.

Barry Hobson & Jumping Jimmy Thunder (RAOB Club, Weymouth): The King's down Crescent Street, and all's well with the world.

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

SATURDAY (7)

VeXt (Verdi's, Maiden Street, Weymouth): This is part of a month-long tour for VeXt, ranging from London to Wales.

Sugarland Slim (Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, The Grove Dorchester): The new season of Bluesnights is launched by a band that came to prominence after their appearance at Bishopstock last year. Music from 8 p.m., tickets £7.50 (£4.75 concessions).

Dressed To Kill (Finn M'CouI's, Weymouth): A Kiss tribute, with full stage show: Marco has the details alongside.

Experience This (Excise House, Weymouth): A Jimi Hendrix tribute, as you might have guessed.

The Dolmen (Little Ship, Victoria Square, Portland): Full-on, high octane Celtic rock.

Loop Garou (Royal Oak, Dorchester Road, Weymouth): More funky grooves.

Rhythm Ranch (Wyke Regis Social Club, Chamberlaine Road, Weymouth): Western swing to rockabilly from this splendid band. Check out their CD - Carlton Rode South (nice pun).

Insomnia (Old George, Trinity Street, Dorchester): Alt rock and nu metal, plus the odd vintage rock classic.

Mojo (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): Classic melodic rock from the Stones to Peter Frampton.

Idle Hands (Jolly Sailor, Portland): Pearl Jam to Oasis to Rage Against the Machine; from 11pm.

Channel Four (George Inn, Weymouth): Some prominent figures in Weymouth's rock scene combine to rock.

Mr Chuffy (Ropemaker's, West Street, Bridport): Chuffin'.

Itchy & Scratchy (Sailor's Return, Nicholas Street, Weymouth): M'colleagure the Rossi and chum (or chums) explore the nether regions of music.

Frontline (The Albert Inn, High Street, Wyke Regis, Weymouth): It's the duo at the heart of Size Matters.

Watkins & Heron (Anchor Inn, Seatown, Chideock, near Bridport): Traditional folk to rock'n'roll.

Ann & Norman (Bridge Inn, Bridge Inn Lane, Preston, Weymouth): Pop covers from the fifties to the noughties.

Johnny Mac (Spice Ship, Preston, Weymouth): Johnny does the Rod Stewart show.

Jim Derek (Lawrie's Jazz Bar, Edenhurst Hotel, Weymouth).

Toucan (RAOB Club, Weymouth): Pop covers from this duo.

Bill Solo (George Inn, Refome, Portland).

Bob Mallet (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): Cabaret-style entertainment.

SUNDAY (8)

The Dolmen (Shades, Victoria Club, High Street, Swanage): Finest fiery folk rock of a Celtic inclination.

The Vending Machine Repair Men (Weymouth FC, New Stadium, Weymouth): Emma fronts covers from Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrisette, Dandy Warhols etc; 3pm ko.

The Vending Machine Repair Men (Finn M'CouI's, Weymouth): It's an 8.30pm start.

Size Matters (Three Compasses, Charminster).

Driver (George Inn, Refome, Portland).

Sugar Mama (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): Ashley and Debbie Dow give it acoustic blues; from 4pm.

Rob Koral & Sue Hawker (Elm Tree Inn, Langton Herring, near Weymouth): Wonderful vintage and modern jazz.

Rivers Run Wild (Clifton Hotel, Grove Road, Portland): Soulful pop from James Ross and Sheryl Lee.

Jam with Tia (Galley Bistro, Hope Square, Weymouth): Tia hosts this weekly jam session.

The Phil A Show (Cork & Bottle, The Esplanade, Weymouth): The have-a-go session.

The Untrustables (King's Arms, Trinity Street, Weymouth): Classy covers for Chris & Kim.

Time Out (Green Shutters, Castletown, Portland): Choons from Elton John, Neil Young to Jimi Hendrix; from 3pm.

BJ McCabe (Springhead, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth): Multicovers from BJ from 1pm...

BJ McCabe (Ranch House, Osmington Mills): ...evening.

Jim Derek (Spice Ship, Preston, Weymouth).

Andy Arnold (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): Lunchtime gig.

MONDAY (9)

James Ross (Bar on the Corner, St. Thomas Street, Weymouth): Mellow jazz sax from James.

Eddie Hintze (RAOB Club, Weymouth): Pop to opera.

TUESDAY (10)

World in A Jug (The Cove House Inn, Chiswell, Portland): Jazz and funk from Kim, Chris, Neil and Padge.

Jazmin (Boot Inn, High Street, Weymouth): Pop covers.

Sean & Trub (No 10 Cafe Bar, East Street, Bridport): Fun and games from Gerrity & Higgins.

Gut & Steel (The Isobar, Trinity Road, Weymouth).

Folk Session (Elm Tree Inn, Langton Herring, near Weymouth): It's the first Tuesday of the month session.

Mark Allen (RAOB Club, Weymouth): Cabaret-style pop.

BJ McCabe (Ranch House, Osmington Mills).

WEDNESDAY (11)

Rob Koral & Sue Hawker (The Isobar, Trinity Road, Weymouth).

Gut & Steel (Springhead, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth):

John Stone (Bar on the Corner, St Thomas Street, Weymouth): Well-chosen covers (Verve, Coldplay etc) and good vibes on the corner.

Kipper (Wellington Arms, St Alban Street, Weymouth).

BJ McCabe (Richmoor Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth).

Bill Solo (Waterloo, Grange Road, Weymouth): Planty of participation is the name of the game when singer and guitarist Bill's about.