Unless otherwise stated, expect gigs to start at around 8.30pm to 9pm.

TONIGHT (18)

Loose (Mariner's, Maiden Street, Weymouth): I'm hearing good reports about this new young rock band, given to covers from Metallica and the like.

Lo Numbers (Tickled Hippy, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Kinks, Small Faces, Creation, The Who and The Jam.

The Muddy Funksters (Bar Banus, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Funky jazz from these excellent young players.

Vinyl Monkeys (Tanners, West Allington, Bridport): Originals material plus covers from Feeder to Ash to Stereophonics.

Jam On It (Finn's, Westham Road, Weymouth): We had a blinder of a session here last week, with a total of eight acts on stage through the night. Tonight? That's up to you.

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

John Stone (Bar on the Corner, St Thomas Street, Weymouth): Coldplay to Kylie to Mavericks from one man and his guitar.

Traditional Tune Session (Cove House Inn, ChiswelI, Portland): The weekly informal, unamplified celebration of the folk tune.

B J McCabe (Fairhaven Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Decades of pop classics with digital orchestration.

Geoff North (Waterloo, Grange Road, Weymouth): Geoff does an Elvis tribute for this singles night.

Mac (Spa Hotel, Dorchester Road, Weymouth): David Gray to Neil Diamond from Mac, who's here every Thursday.

FRIDAY (19)

The Angel Brothers (Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, The Grove, Dorchester): Yorkshire Bollywood comes to Dorset, claims the press release - more details in the top bit. Tickets are £12 (£10 DAC members, £8 under 18's) from the box office 01305 266926.

Chemical Alley (Mariner's, Maiden Street, Weymouth): An eclectic mix of covers, from Jet to Robert Palmer, Incubus, Chilis, the Clash and loads more.

Skinful (Finns, Westham Road, Weymouth): Classic rock, from Sabbath to Whitesnake, plus the more contemporary version as practiced by The Darkness and Muse.

Black Dogs & friends (Black Dog, St Mary Street, Weymouth): Tom Caulfield has gathered together an extended version of the Finns house band as funds are raised for Children In Need in a blues stylee.

Seed (Hope & Anchor, St. Michael's Lane, Bridport): Gailyn leads the chaps through covers from Audioslave, Puddle of Mud, Avril Lavigne, Good Charlottes, Evanescence etc.

Panic Attack (George Inn, Custom House Quay, Weymouth): Manics to The Coral, Kings of Leon, The Doors, Boomtown Rats and more, plus original material.

The Crack (Excise House, Hope Square, Weymouth): Party time at the Excise.

Triple Rock (Three Horseshoes, Mill Street, Burton Bradstock): Marty fronts this Bridport-based blues outfit.

String Whistle (Park Hotel, Grange Road, Weymouth): Guv'nor Pete invites this blues/jazz/folk duo to kick off a weekend of celebrations of the first anniversary of his arrival here.

Wob (Cove House Inn, ChiswelI, Portland): An idyllic setting for this festival-hardened troubadour.

Darren H (Dolphin Hotel, Park Street, Weymouth): Cabaret-style pop from Darren.

Design (Red Lion, The Square, Beaminster): Pop covers.

Mac (Railway Tavern, Queen Street, Weymouth): The return of the Mac.

Jay (White Hart, Cheap Street, Sherbome): Pop and rock covers.

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

Bill Solo (Wellington Arms, St Alban Street, Weymouth): Audience-participation friendly pop and rock covers.

SATURDAY (20)

Bad Reputation (Mariner's, Maiden Street, Weymouth): Twin guitar rock, as practiced by Thin Lizzy and the like.

Shirley Temple Pilots (Finns, Weymouth): Rock classics from Foo Fighters, Deep Purple, Nirvana to Skid Row.

Eric plugged (Park Hotel, Grange Road, Weymouth): Pete and his mate Mitch continue the anniversary celebrations in a rocky kinda way.

Bastardo Brothers (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): High-energy rock covers featuring splendid vocal harmonies.

Splinter (Excise House, Weymouth): Some of the most accomplished players around take of covers from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Led Zep, Queen, Rush, ZZ Top and beyond.

Little Dixie (Ropemakers, East Street, Bridport): Mutter Slater's original compositions sit happily alongside the works of Boz Scaggs, Los Lobos, Keb Mo and the like.

The Elfin (Green Shutters, Castletown, Portland): Intricate and energised Celtic rock from this cracking band.

Sion White and his Loud-Mouthed Northern Monkeys (George Inn, Custom House Quay, Weymouth): Marley to Oasis from Sion and the simians.

Motel 6 (George Inn, Reforne, Portland): Funky, soulful blues, from The Meters to Stevie Ray Vaughan.

ET (Old George, Trinity Street, Dorchester): Rock.

Tempo (Centenary Club, Jubilee Close, Weymouth): Pop and rock form the 60's to the present day from the trio version of Gut & Steel.

Barbara & friends (Spice Ship, Preston Road, Preston, Weymouth): Barbara hosts this Children In Need fundraiser.

Clive Carroll (Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, The Grove, Dorchester): Classical and contemporary acoustic guitar from Carroll, who was recently described as 'probably the best and most original young acoustic guitar player and composer in Britain' by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Music from 8pm (doors and the bar open at 7.30pm. Admission £9/£4.50 under 18's and NUS cardholders. Bookings on 01305 266926.

Watkins & Heron (Crown Inn, Punknowle): Traditional to contemporary folk plus original material.

Steve Wilson (Lugger Inn, West Street, Chickerell, Weymouth): Well-crafted original material plus covers.

Southern Edge (Weatherbury Hotel, Carlton Road North, Weymouth): Boy band hits from this band.

Pam Bailey & Johnny Neale (Kimberlin Club, Westcliff Community Centre, Blacknor Road, Portland): You are requested to don your dancing shoes for this event. Tickets £4 and non-members are more than welcome.

Two Stooges (Sailor's Return, Nicholas Street, Weymouth): Pop with a sense of humour.

Piano Dentists (Bridge Inn, Bridge Inn Lane, Preston, Weymouth): Clever pop from Alan and Lucy.

Bob X, HarleyJon, Rob and friends (The Tavern Club, Crossways, near Dorchester): A brand new acoustic jam session. All are welcome.

Andy Arnold (Punchbowl, Easton Street, Portland): Authentic 50's rock'n'roll, plus a look at the 70's.

Bob Mallett (Dolphin Hotel, Park Street, Weymouth): A rock'n'roll show from Bob.

Darren H (Railway Tavern, Queen Street, Weymouth): More cabaret entertainment.

Fifth Avenue (RAOB Club, Crescent Street, Weymouth): Pop covers from this duo.

Johnny Mac (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): Rod Stewart and beyond from Johnny.

SUNDAY (21)

The Music Awards (Weymouth Pavilion Ocean Room, The Esplanade, Weymouth): The Crack host this celebration of the health and strength of our local music scene, with awards for various musical categories. Music from 7.30pm, bookings and enquiries on 01305 783225.

Never Loved Elvis/Robert (Park Hotel, Grange Road, Weymouth): NLE's trio of very nifty guitarists strike up at 3pm, with Robert taking over at 5pm.

Aimee & Mike (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): Original material plus covers from The Beatles and Joni Mitchell to the Chili Peppers and Queens of the Stone Age. 5pm start.

C Sharp Blues (George Inn, Portland): Blues, from 4.30pm.

Acoustic Marmalade (Sailor's Return, Nicholas Street, Weymouth): A showcase for new and established acoustic acts. Music from 4pm.

Jam with Tia (Galley Bistro, Hope Square, Weymouth): In the evening, Tia hosts this acoustically-orientated session.

The Wareham Whalers (The Quay Inn, Wareham): Shanty singing for a multiple sclerosis Charity.

Vinyl Monkeys (Three Compasses, Charminster): More contemporary rock covers.

String Whistle (Poet Laureate, Pummery Square, Poundbury, Dorchester): Blues, jazz and folk.

Gut & Steel (King's Arms, Trinity Road, Weymouth): 60s to contemporary rock and pop.

Time Out (Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland): Mike and Brian play from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.

Mac (Railway Tavern, Queen Street, Weymouth): David Gray to Neil Diamond from Mac.

Darren H (Dolphin Hotel, Park Street, Weymouth).

Andy Arnold (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): Authentic 50s rock 'n' roll, plus a nod to the 70's, this lunchtime.

MONDAY (22)

Pete Howell (Russell Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Vocals, accordion and guitar, every Monday.

TUESDAY (23)

Steve Wilson (No 10 Cafe Bar, East Street, Bridport): Newman to Dylan to... Wilson!

Julie Lewis (The Isobar, Trinity Road, Weymouth): Jazz pianist and vocalist extraordinaire Julie and friends.

Ken Watkins (Boot Inn, High Street, Weymouth): Kenny goes solo.

Gut & Steel (King's Arms, Trinity Road, Weymouth): 60s to contemporary pop and rock covers from Andy and Mark.

WEDNESDAY (24)

Helena (Three Horseshoes, Mill Street, Burton Bradstock): Helen lightens the mood after the LVA meeting at this pub.

Acoustic Jam Session (Park Hotel, Grange Road, Weymouth): The regular jam session hosted by HarleyJon.

Rob Koral & Sue Hawker (The Isobar, Weymouth): Jazz guitar and vocals of the very highest order.

Kirby (Bar 2012, Upper Bond Street, Weymouth): Acoustic pop/rock guitar and vocals, embracing Jeff Buckley, REM and the like.

Jefferson Jon (Russell Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Country, and also western, from Big John.

B J McCabe (Hotel Mon Ami, The Esplanade, Weymouth).

Irish music (Blue Raddle, Dorchester): Traditional Irish fare tonight.

CHRIS LONERGAN