Beach Boys Inc (Finn M'Coul's, Westham Road, Weymouth): This week's guide starts with a tribute to the band that the Beatles considered their greatest rivals. £4 admission. Version 2:0 (The Anchor, Custom House Quay, Weymouth): Anjee is at the helm as the band cover material from Reef to Radiohead to Republica. Spangled Emperors (Old Rooms, Trinity Road, Weymouth): First-class covers. Diz Watson (Hope & Anchor, St.Michael's Lane, Bridport): Boogie/New Orleans-style piano legend Diz, a major influence on Ben Waters' career choice, is joined by Sam Kelly, voted the UK's best blues drummer by Blueprint magazine for the last four years, and Richie Robertson on bass. Honey (King's Arms, High East Street, Dorchester): You may have caught this band's highly-acclaimed performance on Weymouth beach last week - here's more of their finely-honed original material. Jam On It (Excise House, Hope Square, Brewer's Quay, Weymouth): We've had banjo virtuosos, a capella quartets, thrash metal, folk, nu metal, alt and classic rock. What's next? That's up to you. PA, drums and amplification are provided. The Mix (Spice Ship, Preston Road, Preston, Weymouth): A host of pop covers from this duo. Jack Daniels & Benny Wain (Aprs Beach Club, Weymouth Arms, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Jigs, reels and punter-pleasingness from this fiddle/guitar duo. Jim Derek (Laurie's Jazz Bar, Edenhurst Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth): The entire spectrum of popular music from the one that they call The Godfather. Traditional Tune Session (Cove House Inn, Chiswell, Portland): Britain's rich heritage of instrumental folk music is celebrated at the Cove, with like-minded musicians welcomed to the stage. BJ McCabe (Fairhaven Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Classic pop and rock covers from Beejer. Mark Allen (RAOB Club, Crescent Street, Weymouth): cabaret-style pop from Mark. Bowling For Soup/Uncle Brian (The Kiva, King Street, Weymouth): A coup for the Kiva - they've persuaded USA ska punk band Bowling For Soup to include Weymouth on their current UK tour. Support comes from Salisbury's Uncle Brian. £2.50 admission; 9 pm start. Lucky Bishops (Finn M'Coul's, Westham Road, Weymouth): Wondrous psych-pop inventions and the odd (very odd) cover. Little Dixie (Jolly Sailor, Portland): Mutter Slater's band is another act that relies increasingly on their original material, in this case soul/r&b based. Jenna (Mariner's, Maiden Street, Weymouth): Classic 60s rock to Oasis and Blur from Jenna. The Crack (Player's, The Esplanade, Weymouth): This band (plus guests Robbie McIntosh and Jess Upton) rounded off a splendid day of music at the Elm Tree last Sunday in stonking style. They're at it again tonight, from 11.30 pm to 1 am. Diz Watson (Evershot Village Hall): Diz, Sam and Richie lay down some more righteous boogie, r&b and New Orleans-style grooves. £5; music from 8.30 p.m. Version 2:0 (Black Dog, St. Mary Street, Weymouth). 9 Inch Jacks (Excise House, Hope Square, Weymouth): You may have seen guitarist Tom jamming on a Thursday night at this venue - he returns tonight with his own band. Murphy's Lore (Owermoigne Village Hall): This is a ceilidh-style fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Dorset Air Ambul-ance. Admission £5, kids free - Advance tickets from Carl Taylor on (01305) 854384. Lump in the Rug (Cove House Inn, Chiswell, Portland): Multi-instrumentalists Mike and Julian cover acts as varied as Neil Young, The Verve, Hot Chocolate and The Levellers. There's eclectic for you. James Ross and Sheryl Lee (Spice Ship, Preston Road, Preston, Weymouth): Pop, rock and soul with sax. Steve Dubya (Aprs Beach Club, Weymouth Arms, The Esplanade, Weymouth): The Langtonstock anchorman may play a selection from his CD, entitled I've suffered for my art - now it's your turn'. Bill Solo (Wellington Arms, St. Alban Street, Weymouth): Pop to rock'n'roll from Bill. Barry Hobson and Jumping Jimmy Thunder (RAOB Club, Weymouth): A rock'n'roll extravaganza from this duo. Rob Koral & Sue Hawker (Laurie's Jazz Bar, Edenhurst Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Exemplary jazz guitar and vocals from Rob and Sue. Jack Daniels & Ben Wain (Brewer's Arms, Martinstown). Pzazz (White Hart, Cheap Street, Sherborne): Cabaret-style pop covers. Paul St. Clair (Weymouth Rugby Club, Monmouth Road, Weymouth): Mellifluous vocals and nifty guitar work from Paul. Andy Arnold (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): Authentic 50s style rock'n'roll and the odd delve into the 70s. Stairway to Zeppelin (Marine Theatre, Church Road, Lyme Regis): Could this be a tribute act? You bet your bottom it could. Crooked Furrow (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): Traditional to contemporary folk-influenced ambience. Jenna (The George, Customhouse Quay, Weymouth). Honey (Excise House, Weymouth). Gothic Chicken (Jolly Sailor, Portland): Andy Williams to Blossom Toes to Shuggie Otis, with the Rossi at the helm. Version 2:0 (Little Ship, Victoria Square, Portland). Celtic Pride (Finn M'Coul's, Weymouth): Great big rock covers. Ska'd For Life (The Anchor, Weymouth): The Two-Tone era is recreated, live and direct, down by the Quay. Driver (George Inn, Reforne, Portland): A huge variety of rock covers from this trio, who were in fine form at John Critchard's big birthday bash here last Saturday night. West & Nelson (Anchor Inn, Seatown, Chideock, near Bridport): Country material, marked out by virtuoso banjo work. Vaughan Thomas (Aprs Beach Club, Weymouth Arms, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Pop and rock covers from Vaughan. Andy Arnold (Duke of Albany, Park Street, Weymouth). Steve Dubya (Bridge Inn, Bridge Inn Lane, Preston, Weymouth). Nicky Bates (Royal Oak, Dorchester Road, Weymouth): Pop covers from the former Flared Up singer. Jim Derek (Laurie's Jazz Bar, Edenhurst Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth). Lawrence (Spice Ship, Preston, Weymouth): Lawrence gives you the Bowie show. Carlos (RAOB Club, Weymouth): The return of the erstwhile Los Bravos man. Paul Williams (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): Guitar, keyboards and vocals from Paul. Snatch (Finn M'Coul's, Weymouth): Rock covers from the likes of Thunder, Gun, Thin Lizzy and ZZ Top from 7 pm. Mike & Graham (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): We have less than comprehensive information regarding this gig; it's at Val's lovely little boozer though, so it'll be good. 3 pm start. Little Dixie (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): More from Mutter and band, with new recruit Clive Ashley on sax, in the evening. The Chosen Ones (Green Shutters, Castletown, Portland): Remarkably well-performed rock covers and original material from this precociously-talented band. 3 pm start. Fuzzy Felt (The Anchor, Weymouth): Stereophonics to the Corrs from this quality quartet. Goldrush (Excise House, Weymouth): The Offspring to Iron Maiden from Zac and company. Mr. Chuffy (Three Compasses, Charminster): Well-chosen rock covers. Tia and Friends (Queen's Hotel, Park Street, Weymouth): Tia, Andy and Jon are your hosts this afternoon; guest musicians are welcomed to the stage. 2 pm start. Rob Koral and Sue Hawker (Laurie's Jazz Bar, Edenhurst Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth). Itchy & Scratchy (King's Arms, Trinity Street, Weymouth): Our Marco is joined by his Gothic buddy Alan. 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 4.30pm. James Ross and Sheryl Lee (Ship Inn, Weymouth). Brit Valley Feetwarmers (Fox & Hounds, Cattistock): 1 pm to 3 pm. Jack Daniels & Benny Wain (Victoria Hotel, Maud Road, Dorchester): JD and BW, live from 2 pm to 5 pm. Howling at the Moon (Blue Vinney, Puddletown): Jack and Ben are joined by the rest of the band in the evening for a beer festival. Uh-oh. 7 pm start. BJ McCabe (Ranch House, Osmington Mills): pop and rock covers from Beejer. World In A Jug (Weymouth Arms, Weymouth): Jugband music (?) from 4pm. Jim Derek (Spice Ship, Preston, Weymouth). Andy Arnold (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): More rock'n'roll this lunchtime. The Dolmen (Wessex FM Stage, Alexandra Gardens, Weymouth): The final fireworks spectacular of the season is preceded by some high-octane Celtic rock from the Dolmen. 7 pm-ish start. Honey (Weymouth Esplanade, 8.30pm): More firework-related revelling. Custer's Last Blues Band (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): The South West's definitive urban blues band help you celebrate the bank holiday, starting at 5 pm. Steve Dubya (Aprs Beach Club, Weymouth Arms, The Esplanade, Weymouth). Watkins & Heron (Old Rooms, Cove Street, Weymouth): Kenny and Angela give it some alfresco acoustic ambience. Jack Daniels & Benny Wain (Trumpet Major, Alington Avenue, Dorchester): Live music, and a barbecue, from 7 pm. Eddie Hintze (RAOB Club, Weymouth): Keyboard skills and vocal gymnastics from Eddie. Honey (Rendezvous, Town Bridge, Weymouth). Itchy & Scratchy (Boot Inn, High Street, Weymouth). Jack Daniels (Aprs Beach Club, Weymouth Arms, Weymouth): Jack goes solo. Bodgit & Blaggit (Old Ship, High West Street, Dorchester): Ben Wain hosts this jam session. The Mix (Spice Ship, Preston, Weymouth). BJ McCabe (Ranch House, Osmington Mills). Sidney Harbour (RAOB Club, Weymouth): 50s to 80s pop, and a good giggle, from Sid. Insomnia (The Anchor, Weymouth): Remarkably well-performed original rock material and covers from this talented young band. Candlewax (Three Compasses, Charminster): More quality original material, this time alt rock in nature. Wednesday Night Live (Weymouth Pavilion Theatre, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Dj vu host the grand final of this series of talent competitions. 7.30 pm start. Jam Session (Finn M'Coul's, Weymouth): Musicians of all descriptions are invited. Version 2:0 (Dorothy Inn, The Esplanade, Weymouth). Acoustic Jam (Springhead, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth): MvD's Tony and Mike host the informal session from 8.30 to 11 p.m. The PA is provided, and all kinds of low-decibel musicians of every stripe are warmly welcomed. James Ross and Sheryl Lee (Ship Inn, Weymouth). Steve Dubya (Aprs Beach Club, Weymouth Arms, The Esplanade, Weymouth). Lee Todd (Spice Ship, Preston, Weymouth). Bill Solo (Waterloo, Grange Road, Weymouth).