Please be quiet Saturday hangover being nursed

Well yours truly has a stonker of a hangover this morning after a evening with friends, I never realised just how noisy a computer keyboard could be as you type!

So if Friday entertainment was a bit tame will Saturday be any better?

Let's See!

Events today in the South Somerset & West Dorset area
Tom Toomey @ Duke of York, Shepton Beachamp
Cryin' Out Loud @ Half Moon, Stoke-s-Hamdon
Crazy 88 @ Lord Nelson, Norton-s-Hamdon
Design @ Labour Club, Yeovil
Mr. Parker @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Steve's Bike Shop @ Plume of Feathers, Sherborne
Phil Gardner @ Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club
Zoë Schwarz & Rob Koral (booking reqd.) @ Gallery Restaurant, Chard
Krays @ Square & Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill


The Krays playing at Stoke Sub Hamdon earlier this year (picture courtesy of their web site www.the-krays.co.uk)

Gut & Steel @ The Plucknett, Yeovil
Mid Life Crisis @ Swan Inn, Sherborne

Events today in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Hayseed Dixie @ Kingsmead, Wiveliscombe
Remedy @ The Westgate, Taunton
Mojo @ Old Market, Bridgwater
No Shame @ The Vintage, Wellington
Crawfish @ The Pen & Quill, Taunton
Will's Carnival Club Ball @ Bridgwater Town Hall
Steve Summers @ Princess Ropyal, Taunton

Friday at last!

The weekend is here at last, it's not actually raining at the moment so it's all looking good!

Lennon Lyrics
A handwritten lyric sheet for "All You Need is Love" used by John Lennon in 1967 was sold for 600,000 pounds at an auction in London on Thursday, organisers said.
The manuscript was part of a pop memorabilia sale featuring clothes, paintings and musical instruments from Lennon, Jimi Hendrix and others.

The "All You Need Is Love" lyric sheet was used by Lennon during a television performance by the Beatles and could be seen on film footage dropping to the floor after the song was performed, said a spokesman for auctioneers Cooper Owen.

A girl working for the BBC at the time retrieved the manuscript from beneath Lennon's music stand. She provided a letter of authenticity for Thursday's sale.

Can you imagine how she feels today? One scrap of A5 paper is now worth £600k...

Events today in South Somerset & West Dorset
My Awesome Compilation, Fastlane & Not Your Hero @ Flicks Bar, Yeovil
Dillon (Unforgiven Kingdom) @ Hope & Anchor, Bridport
Muddy Funksters @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Gothic Chicken @ Ropemakers, Bridport
Tom Jones tribute @ Phoenix Hotel, Chard
Crawfish @ Green Dragon, Combe St Nicholas
Mike David @ Mermaid Inn, Sherborne
Rhythm Junkies @ Fleur de Lis, Stoke-s-Hamdon
BJ McCabe @ Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil

Events today in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Louis & The Iguanas @ Milverton Vic. Rooms
Jive/Rock'n'Roll @ Taunton R'n'R Club
Excellos @ Malt Shovel, Bridgwater
Ska Toons @ The Westgate, Taunton
Flatland Boogie Band @ Cross Rifles, Bridgwater
Jay @ Crown & Sceptre, Taunton
Crawfish @ Green Dragon, Combe St Nicholas
Live Music @ The Pen & Quill, Taunton
Barber of Seville @ Brewhouse Theatre (until 30th)
Folk Night @ Staplegrove Inn, Taunton
Just Rocking @ Bridgwater Sports & Social Club

The Editor

August edition out now

For those in Sherborne and for some in Yeovil, the August edition of Suited and Booted is out now in your favourite venue.

If you don't have your copy yet then be patient they will be out there soon!

The Editor

Thursday live music and ugly alcohol!

When we first read this news piece (on Yahoo) we couldn't quite we believe what we were reading but it appears to be genuine! See for yourself below.

Ugly Men Called In For Drinks Firms Ads
Drinks companies have been ordered to use uglier men in their advertising campaigns.The Advertising Standards Authority believes "balding" and "paunchy" men would be less likely to encourage women to drink to achieve social success.The new advertising code stresses that links must not be made between alcohol and seduction.

A campaign for popular sparkling drink Lambrini has become the first to fall foul of the new rules.

The Authority objected to a poster which showed three women "hooking" a slim, young man in a parody of a fairground game.

The industry regulator instructed the firm: "We would advise that the man in the picture should be unattractive - ie overweight, middle-aged, balding etc.

"In its current form we consider that the ad is in danger of implying that the drink may bring sexual/social success, because the man in question looks quite attractive and desirable to the girls.

"If the man was clearly unattractive, we think that this implication would be removed from the ad."

Lambrini owner John Halewood said the Authority should not be in the business of defining who was and was not unattractive enough to star in ads.

He said: "It makes some very understandable rulings to encourage sensible drinking but we're not sure they're qualified to decide for the nation who's sexy and who's not.

"Sexual attraction is happily one of the few things in life that can't be governed."

Of course if we saw how the man looked the morning after a night out that might be different. How is it that sometimes, someone who looked so good last night looks sooo bad the following morning? The power of alcohol!

Once the beer goggles are on everyone is attractive!

Events in South Somerset & West Dorset today
Martha's Vineyard @ Phoenix Hotel, Chard
Jam night featuring Congo Felix @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil

Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas today
Jaques Quartet @ Bar 27, Bridgewater

Have fun.

The Editor

Wednesday 27th

Well the South Somerset & West Dorset edition of Suited and Booted has been put to bed. All being well it will be at your favourite venue in a few days.

Breaks 'disturbed by work calls'
Almost half of all holidaymakers have their break interrupted by calls from work, new research has shown.

A survey of 2,000 adults for Teletext Holidays found that one in four cannot switch off entirely from their job when they are on vacation.

Two out of five even feel guilty about taking time off, with women feeling more guilty than men.
Workers often stayed late in the week running up to a break to clear their in-tray, especially in London, the poll found.

Nishma Patel, managing director of Teletext Holidays, said: "Holidays are precious and should be a chance to get away from it all - and that includes work.

"However, our research shows that holidaymakers are finding it increasingly hard to achieve this because work either looms large or is on the phone.

"Bosses and workers should look to factor in plenty of hand-over time so that people can be left alone to enjoy their well-deserved break."

Teletext Holidays suggested that workers should leave their work mobile phone at home when they go on holiday and delegate work before leaving the office.

So what's happening locally today if you are not on holiday?

Events in South Somerset & West Dorset
Abba Rival @ Chicago Rock Café, Yeovil
Sidekicks @ Royal Standard, Lyme Regis
Open Mic/Jam night @ Harry's Bar, Yeovil

Events in Taunton and Bridgwater areas
Nothing doing!

The Editor

Marine does Karaoke!

We had a very short note from Keith at the Marine Inn, Yeovil to say that they are hosting a karaoke evening this Saturday 30th July.

Sing your hearts out and have some fun!

The Editor

Events for Tuesday 26th

It's a little bit quiet but there are a few things happening on Tuesday.

Events in South Somerset & West Dorset
Jam Night @ Antelope, Crewkerne
Lisa Mills with Ian Jennings @ Wyndham Arms, Kingsbury Episcopi
Acoustic Jam Night @ Green Dragon, Combe St Nicholas

Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Acoustic Jam Night @ Green Dragon, Combe St Nicholas
Lisa Mills with Ian Jennings @ Wyndham Arms, Kingsbury Episcopi

Quiet isn't it?

The Editor

Local(ish) boy done good

Singer cooks up prize nomination
This was snipped from the BBC page linked above. The reoport is by Jonathan Morris BBC News South West.

Seth Lakeman: Kitchen enhanced album's gritty soundMercury prize nominees Chris Martin and folk singer Seth Lakeman were born only 30 miles apart in Devon, but occupy different parts of the music universe.

Martin's band Coldplay took 18 months to record their latest album X&Y, in eight studios in five cities including New York, Los Angeles and London.

Lakeman took three weeks to record his album Kitty Jay in the kitchen of his brother's cottage on Dartmoor for £300.

The Editor

Thursday 21st - feeling stressed!

Modern life too stressful: research
Britons are becoming increasingly impatient as the time pressures of modern life leave people feeling stressed, research has claimed.

Two-thirds of people said they thought modern life was too stressful, while 96 per cent admitted they behaved badly because of the rush they were in to get everything done, according to online insurer swiftcover.com.

The study, which was carried out by the Future Foundation, found that 60 per cent of people had jumped or swapped queues at the supermarket and 22 per cent had even abandoned their trolley or basket full of shopping because the queue to pay for things was too long and they had run out of time.

Click the link above for the full story.

Beam Me Up Scottie!
According to the web site Ireland On Line, eighty-five-year-old actor James Doohan, who played Scotty in Star Trek and died yesterday, will be cremated and his ashes shot into space. (This is at the actor's request.)

It’s a fitting end for a man who spent the majority of his on-screen career holed up in the engineering room of the Starship Enterprise.Born in Vancouver, Canada, Doohan’s Scots brogue was created for the show. Always happy to chat with die-hard Trekkies, he spent the last few years as a regular on the convention circuit.

Events in West Dorset & South Somerset
Julie Dunn (French evening booking required) @ Gallery Restaurant, Chard
Real World @ Phoenix Hotel, Chard
Jam night featuring Congo Felix @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Crosswired @ Choughs Hotel, Chard
Us and Them (Pink Floyd tribute) @ White Hart, Somerton
X-Teller @ White Horse, Wincanton

Events in Taunton and Bridgwater areas
Adequate 7 + support @ The Palace, Bridgwater
Trowbridge Village Pub Festival @ Trowbridge (till 24th)
Davison Gunning Band @ Bar 27, Bridgwater
Zoot Money etc @ Square & Compass, Taunton
That'll Do @ White Hart, E.Reach, Taunton
Ritz Acoustic Club @ Ritz, Burnham On Sea
The Jive Inn @ Princess Royal, Taunton

Have a great day

The Editor

Advance notice of Friday gig at Flicks, Yeovil

Friday July 22nd @ Flicks, Yeovil
A quick update on this week's gig at Flicks bar in Yeovil while there is still time to book tickets!

AD7 SECOND ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR
ADEQUATE 7 www.adequate7.co.uk - (HouseHoldName) A hard-working punk ethic and a love of all things rock and groove, alonside their passion for old skool hip hop, funk and hardcore punk influenced AD7 as they forged their distinct sound. KKKKK live ratings and a new cd on its way, things are looking good for ad7.

THE SCRUB www.thescrub.co.uk - (Do The Dog) Bristol based 7 piece outfit The Scrub have been building a strong local following around the West Country for a couple of years now. They have notched up support slots with the likes of RX Bandits, Shootin Goon, Fishbone, Howards Alias, Adequate Seven, Babyhead, Long Beach Dub Allstars & King Prawn in the process.
The Scrub play a highly addictive & uniquely dark take on the old skool 2 tone ska formula, with moderate lashings of hip hop & skacore thrown in for good measure.

THE MERCURY LEAGUEwww.themercuryleague.co.uk - (GoodCleanFun) The Mercury League formed on 6th August 2003, in Sunderland, UK. They have been likened to bands such
as Rise Against, Joe Ninety, Belvedere and Twofold but the sound is undeniably theirs.

WEAPONS OF BRASS DESTRUCTION www.beachball-skacore.com - (Power Pop) Popular (almost) local band, Beach ball ska core from Weymouth returning to Yeovil after months away.
You know you love watching them!

Tickets £6 - Door £7On Sale Now@ Acorn Music & www.seetickets.com + www.bristolticketshop.com

Doors 7pm

The Editor

Wednesday 20th July

Mercury Prize Time Again
Yes it's time to think about this year's Mercury Prize awards that will happen on 6th September.

The runners and riders have now been named and the bookies fave looks like the Kaiser Chiefs with their album "Employment" who are ahead of "X&Y," "Silent Alarm" by rockers Bloc Party, and Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall's "Eye to the Telescope."

Rounding out the list are "I Am a Bird Now" by Antony and the Johnsons, "Stars of CCTV" by Hard-Fi, "A Certain Trigger" by Maximo Park, "Arular" by M.I.A., "Held On the Tips of Fingers" by Polar Bear, "Kitty Jay" by Seth Lakeman, "Thunder, Lighting, Strike" by the Go! Team, and the Magic Numbers' self-titled album.

Seth Lakeman is a Devon man who is shaking up the folk and traditional music scene, you can here some of his music by clicking on the link above and navigating your way to the discography section. He is especially good on the violin...not what you might be expecting from folk music...it is very good indeed!

It looks like a fairly quiet night tonight with only a few events going on.

Events in West Dorset & South Somerset areas
La Luna (Duran Duran tribute) ~ Chicago Rock Café, Yeovil

Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Modern Jive @ Royal British Legion Club, Taunton
Mark 5 @ Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, Taunton

Have a great day

The Editor

Not exactly local but...

Advance promotions are running another of their multi-band gig nights in Southhampton tonight.

It's not exactly local but it ain't that far away either if these bands are your thing.

Monday July 18th @ Nexus (Southamton)
AGNOSTIC FRONT www.agnosticfront.com - (Nuclear Blast / Epitaph)One of the most biggest and most influential Punk / Hardcore bands of all time. Over 20Year living the "Hardcore for Life" lifestyle. This band are Headline material at any major festival.

JETS VS SHARKS www.jetsvssharks.co.uk - (Cat N Cakey)Carved a nice name for them selfs in the Uk Punk/Hardcore scene played with everyoneworth playing with Sick Of It All, Strike Anywhere, Converge, Planes Mistake For Stars to name a fewROOM 99 - (Unsigned)local hardcore punks with a great reputation, support acts such as flogging molly and Horrorpops to their credit

NO SUBSTANCE - (Unsigned)TONY MONTANA www.purevolume.com/tonymontana - (Unsigned)pompey/soton based hardcore with a punky edge.

Tickets £10 On Sale Now@ www.seetickets.com and from friday 17th Bar Coda (attached to nexus) - 023 8023 8024 & FM Music, Southampton - 023 8023 0250 and all the support acts

Doors 7.30pm In association with Deadman Skanking Promotions.

The Editor

British Legion musical fundraiser 14 August

Sunday 14 August
From 2.30pm onwards on the 14th August, the Bell Inn at Ash (near Martock) have a Royal British legion fund raiser/celebration day.

The event features THE WESSEX JAZZ BAND, + THE LIVEWIRES CEILIDH BAND + ROGER BOND and HIS MUSIC.

Refreshments :- Hog Roast---NAAFI Wagon---All day bar Strictly ticket only--Adults £12.50 14-16yrs £5.00---under 14yrs FREE. Raffle and all proceeds going to the RBL

Contact the Bell at Ash to buy your tickets. Call them on 01935 822 727.

The Editor

Monday morning

So have you (or your kids) finished reading the latest Harry Potter book? It was expected to sell 10 million copies in the first 24 hours of launch. Some however have sneered at Potter mania and sought to put the Harry Potter phenomenon into perspective.

"Oh for a timely spell of reality," Roland White wrote in the Sunday Times.
"Let's keep things in perspective. Until Friday, the Harry Potter series had sold about 270 million copies worldwide. Which is considerably less than the one billion shifted by the late, rather unfashionable, Barbara Cartland."

On to the Music
Sadly this like many other Mondays is suffering from a lack of live events except...

At the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil:

THE CHRIS BARBER BIG BAND. Chris Barber leads his 11-piece band, with seven strong front line, playing a wide selection of his favourites from his roots in the New Orleans style, Bourbon Street Parade to the early music of Duke Ellington. It is then on to the sound Sidney Bechet and the blues of Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee. An evening of exciting Jazz and Blues music, great entertainment for all.

If the Taunton area is more interesting for you then try the Open Mic Night at the Westgate.

Did you like the pictures of the Music For Africa event? Have you got some of your own? Then send them in by email to suit_boot@yahoo.co.uk and we will post them here for others to see.

Have a great day.

John
The Editor

Music For Africa 2005 pictures

Those of you who went to the Music For Africa event at Montacute House yesterday will know what a great day & night it was.

We can't recreate the sounds or atmosphere but we can bring you some pictures!


The Cut Collective up their on stage getting people dancing


The Rollin Clones; hi-energy rock'n'roll!


Those Rollin' Clones again


And again!


Slightly fuzzy shot of Jingo Santana


More Jingo Santana


Montacute House at sunset

When we checked with the organisers in the early evening the event had already broken into profit with still more raffle proceeds to come in. Great news for the continued work of MFA.

The Editor

Saturday 16th July - things you will love!

What's happening on Saturday 16th July?

Events in South Somerset & West Dorset
Music For Africa @ Montacute House, Montacute
Ironic @ Ship Inn, Chard
Dillon (Unforgiven Kingdom) @ Swan Hotel, Crewkerne
Karl Webber @ Lord Nelson, Norton-s-Hamdon
Turnette Doone @ Labour Club, Yeovil
Dan Sing @ Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club
Perfect Strangers @ Swan Inn, Sherborne
Rusty Razor @ Hardy's, Bridport
Dr Stomp @ Bell Inn, Ash

Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Music For Africa @ Montacute House, Montacute
The Searchers @ Wellspings Leisure Centre
Dave @ Crown & Sceptre, Taunton
The Whole Hog @ Old Market, Bridgwater
Arthur Shaw @ The Flying Horse, Taunton
Mojo @ Westgate, Taunton
Remedy @ Pen & Quill, Taunton
Helen Riley @ Princess Royal, Taunton
Voice of the Heart @ Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton

The Editor

Deadline day is coming!

Just a quick note to remind bands, pubs, clubs and others that this Sunday 17th July is the deadline day for the August edition of Suited & Booted print edition.

Deadline day is 17th July for the August edition!
Deadline day is 17th July for the August edition!
Deadline day is 17th July for the August edition!
Deadline day is 17th July for the August edition!
Deadline day is 17th July for the August edition!
Deadline day is 17th July for the August edition!
Deadline day is 17th July for the August edition!
Deadline day is 17th July for the August edition!
Deadline day is 17th July for the August edition!
Deadline day is 17th July for the August edition!

Email us with your information:
suit_boot@yahoo.co.uk

The Editor

Dumb things to do today

It's time to inject some wierdness into the day.



Waste 5 minutes of your day and fill in the on-line quiz to find out your true pirate name!

You know it makes no sense at all but what the hell, it's Friday!

The Editor

Music For Africa starts today!

Today sees the start of the Music For Africa Event at Montacute House near Yeovil. As well as listening to some great music you will also be helping the charity that actually works to teach music to youngsters in Africa. For more details follow the link above.

Are you looking for something else?
Well there are lots of other musical events to choose from!

Events in West Dorset & South Somerset
Music For Africa @ Montacute House, Montacute
Achieve By Unity @ Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil
The Repercussion @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Vinyl Monkeys @ Plume of Feathers, Sherborne
Lost Cause @ Fleur de Lis, Stoke-s-Hamdon
Rusty Razor @ Langport Steam Fair
Memo Gozales & The Bluescasters ~ Square & Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill
Sidekicks @ Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock
Martin Locke @ Mermaid Inn, Sherborne
Let Me Out @ Ropemakers, Bridport
Phinius Gage, Rout 215, Failsafe & Andy Fiction @ Flicks Bar, Yeovil

Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Music For Africa @ Montacute House, Montacute
Memo Gonzales & The Bluescasters @ Square & Compass, Wimdmill Hill, Ashill
The Worried Men @ Cross Rifles Bridgwater
The 2 Stooges @ Malt Shovel, Bridgwater
Jazz Collective @ West India House, Taunton
Andy Fordham @ The Fyling Horse, Taunton
Rusty Razor @ Langport Steam Fair
After Dark @ The Vintage, Wellington
21st Century Stone @ The Greylake Inn
Time Again @ Pen & Quill, Taunton
Lost Boys @ The Westgate Taunton

The Editor

Who took the banners?

Tom Toomey who heads up the Music For Africa charity has been in touch today.

He asks
"Where have our Roadside Banners gone? We put 50 banners donated by IVEL FM advertising the Music for Africa Concert in YEOVIL and surrounding areas. ALL the banners in YEOVIL have been STOLEN. My Co-Ordinater Christine Newton rang up the Highways Authority on Tuesday and was told it was not their doing and was an 'ACT of VANDALISM'

In this world where not only are we trying to make POVERTY history but also MUSICAL poverty history, there are still VERY SAD individuals who are prepared to strategically try and undermine a good cause from taking place! Incredible!

16 kids from Soweto will be singing at the concert on Saturday night! Come and see a fab show

regards,
Tom"

If you know who took the banners down then do please let us know, perhaps there is some innocent explanation for this?

MUSIC FOR AFRICA CONCERT 15th 16th JULY in the park around Montacute House, Montacute near Yeovil.

Tickets still available 01935845946 £12 advance £15 on the gate
Music starts 6-30pm
www.musicforafrica.org.uk

Somerton Festival events for Wednesday

The Somerton Festival continues this week and here are the events listed for today. Click the link above for more details.

INFANTS SCHOOL - STORYTELLING WITH DAVID JAMES Sponsored by Somerton Business & Trade Association.

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Parish Rooms 10.00am - 7.00pm Entry FreeSponsored by Somerton Town Council

THE ALTERNATIVES Who are to entertain residents at Wessex House with a mixture of song and music Wessex House 2.30pm - 3.30pm Entry FreeSponsored by Tom Shore - Builders

FESTIVAL BAND CONCERT With a wide repertoire of classical music, novelty items, music from Broadway and West-End shows St. Michael's Parish Church 7.30pm. Tickets £4.00 Sponsored by Somerton Business & Trade Association

COSMIC IMPLICATIONS - A TALK BY ALAN FOSTER Author and lecturer on the subject of UFO's, Crop Formations and Environmental IssuesWhite Hart Inn 7.30pm Tickets £3.00 Sponsored by Cobbs Wholefoods

COUNTRY & WESTERN WITH DENVER SPUR One of the more popular events in the Festival week which could sell out quickly so remember to get your tickets early.Somerton Sports Club 8.00pm Tickets £6.00Sponsored by Edgar Builders

*** ADDED EVENT NOT IN ORIGINAL PROGRAMME ***

CHRIS JAGGER & FRIENDS Chris has been singing and playing from an early age. His music is vary varied - and after his release of his cult album 'Atcha' in 1994 he plotted a course combing his interest in Zydeco, Cajon and country with underlying strands of R 'n' B, Rock and World Music. he tours through he UK and tonight will be appearing with some of his friends. Unicorn Hotel 8:30pm Tickets £5.00Sponsored by Unicorn Hotel.

The Editor

Wednesday & a sneak at Thursday

The big news is...

The sixth Harry Potter book sets a new online sales record.

Four days before the sixth book in the Harry Potter series goes on sale officially, online book seller Amazon.com has already logged 1.4 million orders.

More than 60 per cent of the orders for 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' came in through the US based Amazon.com. The remaining sales originated from Amazon's stores in the UK, France, Germany, Canada and Japan.

It is widely believed that this will be the fastest selling book in history.

What about the music though?

Events in South Somerset and West Dorset on Wednesday
Crazy 88 @ Chicago Rock Café, Yeovil

Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas on Wednesday
Modern Jive @ Royal British Legion Club, Taunton

Looking ahead to Thursday in South Somerset & West Dorset
Thursday 14th July
Julie Dunn (French evening; booking required) @ Gallery Restaurant, Chard
Real World @ Phoenix Hotel, Chard
Jam night featuring Congo Felix @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Crosswired @ Choughs Hotel, Chard
Us and Them (Pink Floyd tribute) @ White Hart, Somerton
X-Teller @ White Horse, Wincanton

Thursday events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Ritz Acoustic Club @ Ritz, Burnham on Sea
Spirit of Ireland @ Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton (until 15th)
Jive Inn @ Princess Royal, Taunton
Jaz Singers Night @ Bar 27, Bridgwater

Rock group INXS has launched a reality television show to search for a new singer.

Viewers from around the globe will vote for their favourite contestant each week over the next three months.

In a similar format to Pop Idol, the three with the least votes will perform again before the remaining members of INXS choose who will get the boot.

The last man or woman standing will make an album with INXS and go on tour with the band, best known for hits such as What You Need and Need You Tonight.

But the Australian band insists it is not trying to replace lead vocalist Michael Hutchence, who died in 1997.

"What we really want is somebody who brings their own personality along and someone completely different," said guitarist Tim Farriss. "I think he'd think it was kind of funny in a good way.

"But in another way, it's really an organic way to find a new singer. It's the best way we could think of."

The eight female and seven male hopefuls, from the US, Canada and Australia, are holed up in a Hollywood mansion and their exploits will be aired on the show three nights a week in the US.
An omnibus edition will be broadcast in the UK every Sunday on VH1.

Sorry looks like it is too late for you to enter!

The Editor

What about Tuesday?

Were you wondering what might happen tomorrow?

Events on Tuesday in West Dorset & South Somerset
Jam Night @ Antelope, Crewkerne


Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Under Milk Wood @ Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton (until 13th)

Hot isn't it!

The Editor

Jazz at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre

MK V JAZZ AT THE TACCHI-MORRIS

Taunton Jazz presents its final gig at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre on Wednesday 20th July with MK V. This Jazz Quintet features the music of composers such as Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Wayne Shorter and John Schofield. The band has been playing successfully over the last three years in a variety of West Country venues. The line up is Mark Pembrey, tenor sax; Mike Peake, trumpet; Andrew Barrett, guitar; Adrian Smith, bass and Paul McGrath on drums.

Steve Elliott, the Centre Director said, “The Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre is a wonderful place to listen to jazz. We have a very comfortable bar where you can enjoy a refreshing drink on a warm evening and chill out whilst having a great time.”

Tickets are available from the Box Office on 01823 414141 or from the Tourist Information Centre next to the library.

The Editor

Monday-looking for a laugh?

There is quite honestly so much depressing news out there that we thought a good laugh might help everyone. Well it has to be worth a try! Click on the link above for more information or try here http://www.laughtercoach.com/.

So what is happening today? It's Monday so you know it's going to be quiet but we did find some live music for you!

Events in West Dorset & South Somerset
Tom Toomey @ Globe, Somerton

Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Open Mic Night @ The Westgate, Taunton

Actually we forgot to say that the Somerton Festival is still in full swing and here is a list of today's events.

SOMERTON YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR Now well established as a regular and very important part of the festival. St. Michael's Parish Church 7.00pm Tickets £3.00 Sponsored by Higos Insurance

SOMERTON LITERARY AND POETRY SOCIETY - SLAM WITH SLAPS An informal evening in which everyone is invited to join in.White Hart Inn 8.00pm Tickets £3.00 Sponsored by Blooming Linda's

SUPERBRAIN QUIZ Russell Hollowell will be our Quizmaster Unicorn Hotel Skittle Alley 8.00pm. Tickets £6.00 per team of 4 Sponsored by Band Veterinary Centre

ROGER MARKS' ARMADA JAZZ BAND Play a mixture of traditional and mainstream jazz with what one jazz reporter describes as "magnificent tones and superb blend" Somerton Sports Club 8.30pm. Tickets £7.00 Sponsored by Mike Deverell Insurance Services

TOM TOOMEY A welcome return for a truly professional guitarist from here in Somerset. Globe Inn 9.00pm. Entry Free Sponsored by The Globe Inn

That's all for now.

The Editor

What's Going to happen on Saturday?

Using the power of the Suited and Booted crystal ball here is what we expect to be happening on Saturday!

Events in West Dorset & South Somerset
Live Music TBA @ Half Moon, Stoke-s-Hamdon
Stone Cold Sober @ Ropemakers, Bridport
Julie Dunn Trio (11am - 1pm) @ Market Square, Somerton
Magic Mirror @ Labour Club, Yeovil
Sidekicks @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Live Music TBA @ Plume of Feathers, Sherborne
Crosswired @ Swan Inn, Sherborne
Aaron Sax @ Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club
Newt Beer Festival @ North Newton
Phil Hobbis @ Old Barn Club, Yeovil
Double Dealing @ Ship Inn, Chard
Rusty Razor @ Kings Arms, Stockland
Tom Toomey @ Volunteer, Honiton

Events in Taunton and Bridgwater areas
Newt Beer Festival @ North Newton
Killing Time @ Old Market, Bridgwater
Night Prowler @ Albion Inn, Ashcott
Bob Walsh @ Flying Horse, Taunton
Whisky Position @ The Westgate, Taunton
Real Deal @ The Vintage, Wellington
Peppercorns @ The Pen & Quill, Taunton
VE Day Celebrations @ Cross Rifles, Bridgwater
Andy @ Crown & Sceptre, Taunton
Les Martin @ Princess Royal, Taunton
Rusty Razor @ Kings Arms, Stockland

Enjoy the weekend!

The Editor

Hot Nightspot news in Yeovil!

Harry's Bar (previously Stars Lane Cafe Bar) in Yeovil will be hosting live music on Thursday and Friday nights soon with a licence that allows the Bar to stay open till 2AM.

Saturday night will be DJ night whilst Wednesdays will be reserved for Jam nights. You might think that would be plenty to be going on with but there is more; there are plans to have Tuesdays as Piano Bar night and to complement this there will be a new bar area created for cocktails, shooters and similar drinks.

Central Yeovil is going to be one busy happening place!

The Editor

Somerton Festival starts today!

Somerton Summer Arts Festival starts today and as ever there is a very full agenda of events for you to enjoy. Take a look below.


Friday 8th 2005
SKITTLES WEEKENDIn aid of Somerton Youth Football Club. Cash prizes. Play-off Sunday 10th 9.15pm. Globe Inn Skittle Alley. 7.00pm - 11.00pm

GARDENING FORUM With a panel of experts from Castle/Brimsmore Gardens Monteclefe School Hall. 7.30pm Tickets £4.00 Sponsored by Stationery House Ltd

BINGO Loads of chances to win cash prizes and lots of fun Somerton Sports Club. 7.30pm Eyes down at 8.00pm Entrance 50p (includes raffle) on the door Sponsored by Londis Country Stores

UNION GAP & HIGH IMPACT Union Gap have put together a repertoire of classic songs from the 60's to 90's, They gained world-wide recognition when their first combined release "Young Girl" which got to No. 1. Support band for the evening will be High Impact Unicorn Hotel Skittle Alley 8.30pm Tickets £8.00 Sponsored by M & M Contractors

PAY DAY This versatile duo play music from the 60's, right through to the present day including Pop, Rock and Dance. Somerton Hotel 8.30pm Entry Free Sponsored by Somerton Hotel

ZIG ZAG Play a wide variety of classic hits from the 50's and 60's.. Together they produce a truly 60's sound of the era with magical 'classics' like Twist and Shout, I Saw Her Standing There, White Hart Inn 8.30pm Entry Free Sponsored by Somerset Bouncy Castles.

The Editor

WW2 60th Anniversary event on Saturday

This Saturday (9th July) at the Yeovil Recreation Centre, (off Mudford Road) in Yeovil there will be a music extravaganza and firework spectacular to commemorate 60th anniversary of end of World War II.

Yeovil Town Council is organising the music spectacular and fireworks extravaganza.

The costs of staging the event are being met by the Big Lottery, following a successful grant application by the Town Council last year.

The event will take place during the national weekend of celebrations - on the evening of Saturday 9 July 2005 - at the Yeovil Recreation Centre. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.

As well as children’s rides, a wide range of catering facilities will be available and a licensed bar will be operated. Free car parking will be available at the nearby Yeovil College.

The evening kicks off at 5.30pm with the Ivel FM roadshow. This will include live broadcasts from the event and music entertainment during the intervals.

At 7.15pm the Milford Junior School Choir take to the stage with Belinda Evans – who shot to fame when she sang at the last Rugby World Cup Final.

Following a short interval, the Wessex Big Band will appear and will play an hour of swing music to get everyone “in the mood”!

Cllr Ian Martin – Mayor of Yeovil will then make a speech and present all those who are performing at the event with a special memento to mark their involvement in this historic occasion.

At the conclusion of the presentations, the award-winning Yeovil Town Band – featuring Belinda Evans - will entertain the crowd, which is expected to top 10,000 people.

The Grand Finale will include a synchronised fireworks display with the Town Band providing the musical accompaniment.

Yeovil Rotary Club have kindly agreed to carry out a charitable collection during the event in aid of the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA) – Forces Help. All the money collected during the event will go direct to this worthwhile charity.

The event is also being supported by the Western Gazette, which has kindly provided posters to promote the event and is producing event programmes.

For more details contact : Alan Tawse on Telephone : 01935 382420

The Editor

Friday events

What on earth can one say about the attrocities that happened in London yesterday? Our thoughts and kindest wishes go out to who ever has been affected by the bomb blasts.

Events in South Somerset & West Dorset
The Wild Cards @ Square & Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill
Low Numbers @ Ropemakers, Bridport
Martha's Vineyard @ Green Dragon, Combe St Nicholas
Two Gay Bikers On Acid @ Quicksilver Mail
Newt Beer Festival @ North Newton
Eldopa + support @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Jinder @ Hope & Anchor, Bridport
Neville van Dyke @ Mermaid Inn, Sherborne
The Blues Band @ Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
Krays @ Fleur de Lis, Stoke-s-Hamdon

Events in the Taunton and Bridgwater areas
Newt Beer Festival @ North Newton
High Impact @ Cross Rifles, Bridgwater
King Rich @ The Vintage Wellington
Groove-a-licious @ The Pen & Quill, Taunton
Take One @ Malt Shovel, Bridgwater
Martha's Vineyard @ Green Dragon, Combe St Nicholas
Scrotes @ The Westgate, taunton
Jam Night @ Courtyard Inn, Wivey
Blazing Stump Folk Club @ Royal Oak, Lux.
The Wildcards @ Square & Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill
Roger Colome Duo @ Beam Bridge Hotel.

The Editor

Thursday stuff

Congratulations to the Olympic bid team for securing the 2012 events. It should be a fantastic spectacle!

Events in West Dorset & South Somerset
Jam night featuring Congo Felix @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
The Repercussion ~ White Horse, Wincanton
This Is My Song (Harry Secombe tribute) ~ Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
Hitchimo ~ Choughs Hotel, Chard

Events in Taunton and Bridgwater areas
Ritz acosutic club @ Ritz, Burnham on sea
Jazz jam session @ Bar 27, Bridgwater
The Jive Inn @ Princess Royal, Taunton

Enjoy!

The Editor

Off Topic-UK Chief wants all Police to have Stun Gun

Police want to 'Tase' you
Click the link above which will lead you to the BBC news web site where the Chief Constable of the Manchester force subjected himself to a taser to demonstrate how "useful" it would be for all police to have these weapons. (At the moment they are issued to trained Fire Arms Police only).

Just so we know what he is talking about, this is the same "safe" weapon that is reckoned to have killed 70 people in the USA since it was launched a few years ago.

The Real Truth
If you look at the picture on the BBC web site, take a close look at the Police man behind the the Chief Constable and about to 'tase' him; he's grinning like Cheshire Cat. I think that probably shows the real mind set at work here.

Tasers are not the safe alternative that many people present them as.

The Editor

Wednesday - Mid week!

Bonkers things to do on a Wednesday (from Reuters)
Estonians snatch world wife-carrying title again

SONKAJARVI, Finland (Reuters) - Estonia reigned supreme once again in the wife-carrying world championship on Saturday, as Margo Uusorg sprinted home to win the Baltic country's eighth straight title in the offbeat competition.

Forty couples from 10 countries gathered in the remote Finnish village of Sonkajarvi to complete a 253.5-metre-long obstacle course. A man must carry a woman, not necessarily his spouse, through a pool and across hurdles.

The few rules require a minimum weight of 49 kg (108 lb) for the "wife" and state that all contestants must have fun.

Uusorg, 25, completed the course in 59 seconds with friend Egle Soll, 23, (why not his wife? Is she a big old heifer?) clinging to his back in the trademark "Estonian Carry" -- hanging upside down with her legs clenched around his neck.

Uusorg's prizes were his partner's weight in beer and a high-tech mobile phone.
It was his fourth victory, and the third in a row for his family. Brother Madis won in 2004.
"We don't have a secret, we just try to run fast and hope the legs work," said Uusorg, who works in Stockholm as an embassy driver. He warned that the family would be even stronger contenders next year when brother number three, Urmet, takes part.

"He holds the Estonian record for the 800 metres," Uusorg said.

Uusorg and Soll received first prize from the hands of visiting U.S. basketball legend Dennis Rodman, who declined to compete, saying he lacked both a wife and proper training.
"I'm not in shape ... It could hurt the back," said the former Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons forward. But he promised to train for next year.

"I'll carry the kids around the house or something," he said.

Some 9,000 people came to view the event, set deep in forests and lakes a couple of hours' drive from the Arctic Circle. It began in 1992 as a purely Finnish contest based on local legend, according to which wife-stealing was once commonplace in the region.

Back to things local...

Events today in South Somerset & West Dorset
Beach Boys Inc. (tribute) @ Square & Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill
Dopamine, Cry For Silence, April Dead, Whiskey River & Grotesk @ Flicks Bar, Yeovil
Bon Giovi ~ Chicago Rock Café, Yeovil

Events today in Taunton & Bridgwater areas
Beach Boys Inc. (tribute) @ Square & Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill
Modern Jive @ Royal British Legion, Taunton

That's all folks!

The Editor

Tanglefoot play at David Hall, S.Petherton Thu.7th

The David Hall in South Petherton are very pleased to welcome the Tanglefoot on Thurs 7th July at 8pm at; The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5AA. Ticket prices are £10/9, Bookings on Tel: 01460 240 340

Stan Rogers meets Van Halen..." That's how one concert-goer described them, and it fits. Tanglefoot has always been a thunderous live band, but that's only part of the story. Tanglefoot is also a band of adept songwriters who vividly evoke the Canadian experience. "One of Canada's most accomplished musical mythologizers," wrote Robert Reid of the Kitchener Waterloo Record. And after more than twenty years, this Canadian roots institution is stronger than ever, with their double-barrel combination of deft songwriting and exhilarating performances leading the way.




Guitarist Steve Ritchie has the longest tenure, having joined in 1988. Toronto bass player Al Parrish has been around since 1994. Terry Young came on board at the beginning of 1999 to play mandolin, guitar, banjo, harmonica and whistle. Bryan Weirmier replaced Tanglefoot's original piano player, Rob Ritchie in the summer of 2002. The newest addition is Kingston, Ontario fiddler Terry Snider, who joined in May of 2003 upon the retirement of Joe Grant.


Their media appearances include the syndicated folk radio show, The Midnight Special, The Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour in Kentucky, BBC Radio in the UK and Bound for Glory - North America's longest-running, live folk music show - in Ithaca, New York where they won the Third Annual "Best of Bound for Glory" Award. They have also appeared twice on Gabereau on the CTV Television Network, Tele-Relais on Radio-Canada in Winnipeg and on News Night Minnesota on Minnesota Public Television. The summer of 2004 saw the release of the DVD as well as Tanglefoot's first-ever appearances in Scotland as part of their eighth UK tour.

The Editor

ID Cards - watch this FLASH movie

Whatever your views on ID cards (I ought to say that I am solidly against them) you may find the this FLASH movie amusing!

Click the link in the headline above and turn up the sound on your PC.

The Editor

Ben Waters and his Big Band - at Lulworth

Ben Waters and his Big Band - with Special Guest
Open Air Concert
Friday 8th July - Gates 6.00pm ONE NIGHT ONLY

The 2005 summer season brings a Blues extravaganza back to the stunning outdoor venue of Lulworth Castle, Wareham, Dorset and they are delighted to welcome BEN WATERS to headline this year, together with his BIG BAND.

Ben is internationally acclaimed as one of the most exciting piano players in Europe today. His live shows are an eclectic mix of boogie-woogie, blues and hot rock'n'roll, and his trademark energy, emotion and sheer enjoyment is evident from the start. You can look forward to more of the raunchy vocals and exuberant style that have earned him a superb reputation as one of the genres finest performers.

…and they have a Special Guest lined up to add to this spectacular evening under the stars.
The Lulworth experience is more than a show – make an evening of it with friends – enjoy the fully licensed bar, delicious food & refreshments or bring a picnic and enjoy the show the Lulworth way! See www.lulworth.com for more details .

“… It's a driving, energetic sound, to put it mildly, and you would have to be in a pretty dismal mood not to get carried away with it. Ben Waters has the kind of two-handed technique that sets piano keys flying in all directions.” - The Observer
“One of the best pianists in the U.K." - The Times

To book your tickets for this event click the link on the headline.

The Editor

Off topic phone scams

This information came in from the local Business Link team, but I figure that it may save someone the hassle of being scammed, if I let you know about it.

We have been advised of a telephone fraud currently in operation - this applies to home and work telephones, landlines and mobiles.

If you receive one of these 'rogue' calls you will hear a recorded message congratulating you on winning an all expenses trip to an exotic location. You will then be asked to press 9 to hear further details. If you press 9 you will be connected to a premium rate line that costs approximately £20 per minute . Even if you disconnect immediately, it will remain connected for a minimum of 5 minutes.

The final part of the call involves you being asked to key in your postcode and house number. After a further 2 minutes you will receive a message informing you that you are not one of the lucky winners. The total bill by then will be £100.

Since the calls are originating from outside the UK, BT and other telephone companies are left relatively powerless to act. The only safe solution is to hang up before the message prompts you to dial 9, even safer hang up on any unsolicited 'free offer calls'.

There is another scam operating on mobile phones as well. A missed call registers on your phone, the number is 0709 020 xxxx. If you call any number back beginning with '0709' you will be charged £50 per minute. This practice is completely legal.

Gits!

The Editor

What's gonna' happen on Tuesday?

Bizarre events in the news on Monday evening:

As reported in LONDON by Reuters - The BBC apologised on Monday for outbursts of swearing by stars including Madonna at the weekend's Live 8 concerts after it received hundreds of complaints from viewers.

More than a million people watched the shows held at 10 venues across the globe on Saturday, while an estimated 2 billion tuned in via the Internet, television and radio.

The BBC, which carried live footage with no time delay, said about 350 people had complained about performers using bad language before the 9 p.m. watershed when British TV companies are committed to airing shows suitable for a family audience.

So let's see if we have this right, out of an estimated 2 billion people watching the Live8 event, 350 complained because some entertainers used rude words before 9pm.

What a bunch of cock and bull...presumably these same people knew why the event was being put on? And they were still more bothered by some swearing before 9pm than the thought of 50,000 people needlessly dying in Africa each and every day. Perhaps the Africans could oblige by only dying after 9pm!

Makes me bloody mad!

Events in West Dorset & South Somerset on Tuesday 5th
Rory Ellis & Arnie Cottrell @ Wyndham Arms, Kingsbury Episcopi

Events in Taunton & Bridgwater areas on Tuesday 5th
Tiverton Folk Club @ Tacehorse Inn, Tiverton
Rory Ellis & Arnie Cottrell @ Wyndham Arms, Kingsbury Episcopi

The Editor (spitting feathers!)

Art To Lunch

This month until the 30th there will be an exhibition of work by John Morgan entitled "Art To Lunch - Second Helpings" at the Bridport Arts Centre.

John styles himself as a 'visual imagineer' and this show, in the cafe, will include both paintings and poetry.

Bridport Arts Centre is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am till 4pm. Click the link above to go to the Bridport Arts Centre web site.

The Editor

Music at Flicks Bar this Wednesday (6th July)

Instead of a Friday gig this week Flicks has a Wednesday night bonanza!

Wednesday July 6th @ Flicks (Yeovil) DOUBLE HEADING NASS WARMUP

DOPAMINE www.dopaminemusic.comcritical acclaim from Metal Hammer, Rocksound, Big Cheese and Kerrang. Toured across the UK and Europe with established acts such as Underoath, The Hurt Process, Dead Poetic, Beloved, Silverstein and Funeral for a Friend. Signed to Golf.

CRY FOR SILENCE www.cryforsilence.comSigned to the famous mighty atom label. Just finished touring the uk with Fightstar. 2nd headliner on this yearsGhostfest with support from bands like Eden Maine, Hollywood Ending, Knuckledust, been trying to book them for months.

APRIL DEAD www.aprildead.comPopular local metal/emo band playing their first flicks show since supporting Million Dead at Insania 2

THE WHISKEY RIVER www.myspace.com/whiskeyriverAlready commanding one of the biggest local fanbases, Good old rock and roll with riffs andsolos, you know the score, and the odd cover.

GROTESK www.myspace.com/groteskLocal band playing their first ever flicks show playing describe their sound as gothic punk metal.

Tickets £5 - Door £6
On Sale Now@ Acorn Music & www.seetickets.com + www.bristolticketshop.com
Doors 7pm

The Editor

BE A SUITED AND BOOTED WRITER!

BE A SUITED AND BOOTED WRITER!
We are looking for one or more associate writers to join the Suited and Booted team. If you enjoy writing and live music then you may be just the person we are looking for.

· You should be computer literate (we use PCs but Mac users are welcome)
· You have your own computer.
· You are capable of stringing sentences together in a generally meaningful way
· You understand the concept of a deadline.

How do you apply?
Send an article to Suited and Booted of not more than 300 words titled “Why I should be a Suited and Booted Writer”

We will accept email and printed articles but anything handwritten will be thrown in the bin. (Life is too short…)

What do you get in return?
· A pitiful amount of money per article.
· The opportunity to see your name in print.
· The opportunity to learn how to use DTP tools.
· Potential to earn commission on any advertising sold.
· Something wonderful to add to your C.V.

If this sounds like you then send your article to the Editor by email to:
suit_boot@yahoo.co.uk with the subject line WRITER

Or by post:
The Editor
PO Box 3212
Yeovil
BA21 3WA

There is no deadline to this but it will be a case of first come first served.

PS. There is no age restriction to this. If you are 15 and love to write or 80 and love music then go ahead and send in your piece.

The Editor

Monday...it's quiet out there

Monday is of course the day we all catch up on the email, open the dodgy looking post that arrived over the weekend and keep going with extra shots of caffeine. Or is that just us here?

It is frankly a musical dessert out there tonight although if you are American you will no doubt be celebrating your independance from the tyranical nation; Britain.

Here is some of what the founding fathers of the United States of America wrote in that declaration:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Fine words; I wonder if George Bush has read this document recently?

The Editor

Sunday stuff

Did you watch the Live8 concerts? There was some amazing music and some amazing sights but will it make the G8 leaders change the way they approach aid, trade and debt relief for developing nations? I hope so but I can't help but feel doubtful.

What's happening today in West Dorset & South Somerset?
Yeovil Beer & Jazz Festival (throughout the day) @ Yeovil
Railway Centre, Yeovil Junction Station
Undercover @ Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club
Lyme Regis Annual Jazz Festival @ Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
Harry Skinner's Blues Band @ Bell Inn, Ash
Looper (4pm) @ Westminster
Stress @ Porter Blacks
Ramsey & Vann Trio @ David Hall Arts Centre, South Petherton

The Editor

Local music & LIVE8

There is today one mother of a world wide event happening, it is of course LIVE8. The events are being extensively covered by the BBC on both radio and TV channels.

However if you are looking for local live music then you are in exactly the right place!

Events in West Dorset & South Somerset today (Saturday 2nd)
High Impact @ Old Barn Club, Yeovil
Balez Tropical (afternoon) ~ Barrington Oak, Barrington
Terry Jones (evening) ~ Barrington Oak, Barrington
Senators @ Labour Club
Ian Briggs & The Super Vampers @ Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil
Yeovil Beer & Jazz Festival (throughout the day) @ Yeovil Railway Centre, Yeovil Junction Station
Paul Laming @ Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club
Brad Richter @ St George's Church, Hinton St George
Jinder @ Cellar Bar, Boscombe
Rick Waller's Mighty Soul Band with Jebo @ Cheese & Grain, Frome
Unforgiven Kingdom @ Plume of Feathers, Sherborne
Lyme Regis Annual Jazz Festival @ Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
Tom Toomey @ Bakers Arms, Martock
Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral (booking reqd.) @ Gallery Restaurant, Chard
Lost Cause @ Swan Inn, Sherborne
Mid Life Crisis @ Half Moon, Stoke-s-Hamdon

Have a great day!

The Editor