TONIGHT (17)

Lonnie Donegan (Weymouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Weymouth): A legendary figure of Britain's folk roots movement hits town. Details alongside.

Chill (Cornwall Hotel, Alexandra Road, Dorchester): Rolling Stones to Robbie Williams from this talented band.

The Crack (King's Arms, High East Street, Dorchester): A huge range of pop covers from the ultimate audience-pleasing band.

Chas Dickie & Lou Glandfield (No10 Cafe Bar, East Street, Bridport): Cellist Dickie and pianist/guitarist and humorist Glandfield will make a unique pairing.

Jam On It (Excise House, Hope Square, Brewer's Quay, Weymouth): The opportunity for new talent of all ages to take to the stage.

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

Stevie Stevens & Derek Timms (Hope & Anchor, St Michael's Lane, Bridport): Rootsy offerings from this duo.

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

BJ McCabe (Richmoor Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Tons of pop covers from Beejer.

FRIDAY (18)

Big Bill Morganfield/Brahms & Liszt (Weymouth Pavilion Theatre, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Muddy Waters' son and his band keep the blues flag flying, with support from local blues lovers. Tickets are £12.50 (£10 concessions), bookable on (01305) 772944.

Black Umfolosi (Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, The Grove, Dorchester): A very special concert from this internationally famous vocal and gum-boot dancing troupe from Zimbabwe. Tickets £12 (£10 members, £7 18 and under). 'Phone (01305) 266926 for details.

Doctor Blues (Verdi's, Maiden Street, Weymouth): Classic and original mouth-harp, guitar and drum driven blues from the one-time Flatliners.

Bad Reputation (Little Ship, Victoria Square, Portland): Guitar hero Mark Davis is back from Japan, so a line-up not unlike Fat Lizzy has regrouped for a couple of gigs. Twin-guitar rock agogo.

Trouble In Mind (Three Horseshoes, Mill Street, Burton Bradstock): Rocky, jazzy blues from this extremely popular Bournemouth trio.

Plutonic (Finn M'Coul's, Westham Road, Weymouth): Blink 182, Green Day, Metallica and the like from this young band.

Mission Blue (Area 52, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Classic soul and Motown from this quartet who've played all over the UK, Europe and the USA, with all the moves to match.

Ray Warke (Hope & Anchor, St Michael's Lane, Bridport): Country and Irish offerings from Ray.

Konar T (George Inn, Custom House Quay, Weymouth): Alt rock and indie pop from this increasingly popular young band.

Freak Circus (Old George, Trinity Street, Dorchester): Wonderful post-punk original works from the Freaks.

Speed Handbag (Jolly Sailor, Castletown, Portland): Disco stuff-strutting from this band, who manage to perform with tongues firmly lodged in cheeks.

Channel Four (Excise House, Hope Square, Weymouth): Classic rock covers, from Saxon to Status Quo.

Chill (Ropemaker's, West Street, Bridport).

Mr Chuffy (Black Dog, St Mary Street, Weymouth): Ocean Colour Scene to the Sex Pistols, plus a good line in audience banter.

First Men on the Sun (Bridge Inn, Bridge Inn Lane, Preston, Weymouth): U2 to Chilli Peppers to Santana from this cracking band.

This Is It (Tanner's, West Street, Bridport): Decade-spanning pop and rock covers, from 9pm to midnight

The Entire Population of China (Cove House Inn, ChiswelI, Portland): Pop covers from Steve Charles.

Zo Schwarz & Rob Koral (No 6 Bistro, North Square, Dorchester): Mainstream and modern jazz from chanteuse Zo and virtuoso guitarist Rob.

BJ McCabe (Black Bear, High Street, Wool).

Laurence (White Hart, Cheap Street, Sherbome): Cabaret-style pop.

Phil The Rhythm (Old Ship, The Ridgeway, Upwey, Weymouth): Pop covers from Phil.

Andy Arnold (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): Authentic rock'n'roll, with the occasional nod to the 70s.

Jim Derek (Laurie's Jazz Bar, Edenhurst Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Songs from the shows to contemporary pop from Jim, who's here every Friday and Saturday night.

SATURDAY (19)

Mr Chuffy (Verdi's, Maiden Street, Weymouth).

Tree Frogs (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): Contemporary covers and a dash of reggae.

Juke House (Excise House, Weymouth): Classic blues and r&b from JH.

Bad Reputation (Finn M'CouI's, Weymouth).

Mojo (George Inn, Weymouth): Mighty melodic rock, from Steve Miller to Hendrix.

Driver (George Inn, Refome, Portland): ZZ Top to Van Morrison to Chuck Berry from this trio.

Crying Out Loud (Ropemaker's, West Street, Bridport): Classic rock covers.

Back Seat Blue (Royal Oak, Dorchester Road, Weymouth): Fiery blues harp/guitar plus impressive CV.

Rob Koral Quartet (Dorchester Arts Centre): This is the launch of Rob's CD, Somebody Said - see alongside.

Tom Toomey (Anchor Inn, Seatown, Chideock, near Bridport): The highly respected singer/guitarist's solo.

Watkins & Heron (Crown Inn, Punknowle): Folk to contemporary/original works from Kenny and Angela.

Kipper (Ma Baker's, Colwell Centre, School Street, Weymouth): Stacks of Bob Dylan, Neil Young et al.

Itchy & Scratchy (Bridge Inn, Preston, Weymouth): Cheesy Marco and Al the Bishop form this duo.

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

Gigolo (RAOB Club, Weymouth): Pop covers.

Nicky (Duke of Edinburgh House of Sounds, Weymouth): Nicky selects judiciously from the world of pop.

SUNDAY (20)

Motel 6 (George Inn, Refome, Portland): Cracking twin-guitar fronted blues and funk; from 3.30pm.

String Whistle (Hope & Anchor, St Michael's Lane, Bridport): Folk, blues and jazz from this duo; from 3pm.

Little Dixie (Hope & Anchor, Bridport): That evening, a newly-married Mutter Slater mixes his own compositions with soul, funk and New Country gems; 8.30pm start.

Brahms & Liszt (Finn M'CouI's, Weymouth): More blues and r&b, with a youthful rhythm section, what with Ady and I doing the Dixie thang.

Rivers Run Wild (Clifton Hotel, Grove Road, Portland): Pop with sax from James Ross and Sheryl Lee.

Gut & Steel (George Inn, Refome, Portland): Twin acoustic guitar pop and rock, from 3pm.

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

The Phil A Show (Cork & Bottle, The Esplanade, Weymouth): Phil hosts this weekly jam session.

Paul Garthwaite (Wellington Arms, St Alban Street, Weymouth): Jazz performed on remarkable custom-built multi-string guitars; from 2.30pm.

Surprise Band (Three Compasses, Charminster): Terry has surprises in store this week.

Piano Dentists (King's Arms, Trinity Street, Weymouth): Bishop Al is joined by Lucy.

Rob Koral & Sue Hawker (Elm Tree Inn, Langton Herring, near Weymouth): Rob is joined by Sue, a moving and soulful jazz vocalist.

Mike van Driver (Springhead, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth): MvD play a positively palatable plethora of 60s/70s pop'n'rock from 1 to 4pm at the inn place.

BJ McCabe (Fox & Hounds, Cattistock): Beejer performs from 1 to 3pm.

Jim Derek (Spice Ship, Preston, Weymouth).

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

MONDAY (21)

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TUESDAY (22)

The Crack (Rendezvous, Town Bridge, Weymouth): This is the start of regular Tuesday night gigs here.

The Rhythmatics (Boot Inn, High Street, Weymouth): Pop covers from this duo.

Piano Dentists (No 10 Cafe Bar, East Street, Bridport).

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

WEDNESDAY (23)

Surprise Band (Three Compasses, Charminster): See?

BJ McCabe (Springhead, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth).

John Stone (Bar on the Corner, St Thomas Street, Weymouth): Contemporary covers, excellently performed.

Kipper (Wellington Inn, Weymouth).