Thursday November 29

Limehouse Lizzy, 7.30pm, Level 3, 73 Commercial Road , Swindon. £13. 01793 534238. Renowned for an action-packed pyrotechnic- fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide.

Retro Swindon Presents Karaoke Night, 9pm, The Groves Company Inn, 22-23 Fleet Street, Swindon. Free. 01793 480903

Sons Of The Delta, 8.30pm, Beehive, 55 Prospect Hill, Old Town, Swindon. 01793 523187. Formed by two of the top bluesmen in the South West UK, Mark Cole and Rick Edwards. They play a no-nonsense blend of electric and acoustic blues which includes traditional blues plus new originals. Their music also features occasional sidesteps into other American roots styles such as gospel, hillbilly, bluegrass, cajun and Texmex.

Swindon Gang Show, 7.30pm, Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon. £13. 01793 524481. Swindon Scouts and Guides present the greatest show that allows the talent of Swindon to have their fifteen minutes of fame, scenes of pure imagination.

Friday November 30

Bad Manners, 7pm, MECA, Regent Circus, Swindon. £25. 0844 579 3322. Bad Manners formed in 1976 whilst still at school. Signing to Magnet Records in 1980 the band scraped into the Top 40 with their debut single Ne-ne-na-na-na-na-nu-nu, a cover of the 1948 song by Dickie Doo and the Dont’s. Support from Max Splodge.

Chaos Bros, 9pm, The Queen’s Tap, 74 Station Road, Swindon. 01793 535395. Punk rock

Danny & The Randoms, 9pm, Woodlands Edge, Midwinter Close, Swindon. Free. 01793 887635. A random selection of pop/rock covers from the 60s to the present day.

80’s Karaoke Night, 7pm, PIPS, St John’s Church Hall Whitbourne Venue, Swindon. £5. 07305 849090. Lets go back to the 80’s!!!! Dust off your leg warmers and get your shell suits out.... Best costume will win a prize! £5, Over 18’s only

Lewis Leighton, 9pm, The Cross Keys, 5 Burycroft, Wanborough, Swindon. 01793 790302. Solo male vocalist and guitarist.

Locarno Beat, 9pm, The Moonrakers, Cricklade Road, Swindon. 01793 721017.

Paul-Ronney Angel, 8.30pm, Level 3, 73 Commercial Road, Swindon. £5. 01793 534238. The Urban Voodoo Machine is a collective of shadowy, London based, ne’er do wells, led by Norwegian born songwriter/frontman Paul- Ronney Angel - it’s a rare opportunity to catch him play an intermit solo show.

Snatch It Back, 9pm, The Rolleston, 73 Commercial Road, Swindon. 01793 534238. Psychedelic blues rock.

StOp, SToP! 9pm, The Victoria, 88 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon. 01793 535713. StOp, SToP! have been non-stop touring all around the world from playing at the dirtiest rock clubs over U.K. and Europe to be part of the most important international festivals.

Teddy White Band, 9pm, The Tap & Barrel, 115 Manchester Road, Swindon. 01793 321213. Beat, rhythm and blues.

The Lizzy Legacy, 9pm, The Windmill, Worsley Road, Freshbrook, Swindon. 01793 873227. Paying tribute to the music and musicians of Thin Lizzy, including Gary Moore and BSR. No costumes or gimmicks, focusing on playing the music authentically.

Saturday December 1

Fretless4, 7.30pm, Tetbury Goods Shed, Station Yard, Tetbury . £14. 01666 505496. Fretless4 feature a pianist, bassist and guitarist – all great soloists in their own right. This evening of smooth, easy-listening jazz presents a combination of mainstream jazz tunes from the American songbook mixed with shades of swing and some Latin interludes. Creating an intimate club atmosphere, Fretlesss4 are certainly not to be missed.

Ian Kenna, 9pm, The Mermaid, 78 High Street, Burford. 01993 822193. Entertaining solo singer.

Saturday

Built For Comfort, 9pm, The Greyhouse, 77 Faringdon Road, Swindon. Live music.

Down and Dirty, 8.30pm, The Castle, 28 Prospect Place, Old Town, Swindon. 01793 523410. Swindon based rock covers band.

El Toro, 9pm, The Rolleston, 73 Commercial Road, Swindon. 01793 534238. El Toro play the best in classic rock anthems and funky mash-up covers that guarantee an evening of top notch entertainment.

Family Fun Day Fundraiser, 12pm, The Windmill, Worsley Road, Freshbrook, Swindon. 01793 873227. Battle of the bands, poker tournament, hog roast, raffle, pool competition, Fifa tournament and kids games.

INDiE’D, 9pm, The Prince of Wales, Coped Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett. 01793 297898. An evening of classic indie, rock, pop and Britpop.

Laylow Band, 9pm, Brookhouse Farm, Middleleaze Drive, Swindon. 01793 874223. A female fronted, Swindon based four-piece covers band with vocals, guitar, bass, drums plus ukulele playing a wide variety of popular covers music from the 50’s up to today often with a twist.

Lifesigns, 8pm, Level 3, 73 Commercial Road , Swindon. £25. 01793 534238. Progressive rock band.

Locomotion, 9pm, The Sun Inn, Marlborough Road, Coate, Swindon. 01793 523292.

Metal Gods, 9pm, The Queen’s Tap, 74 Station Road, Swindon. 01793 535395. Stadium rock

Retro Band, 9pm, The Moonrakers, Cricklade Road, Swindon. 01793 721017.

Ska Allstars, 8.30pm, The Lamb Inn, The Parade, Marlborough. 01672 512668. Ska.

The Skangsters, 9pm, Woodlands Edge, Midwinter Close, Swindon. 01793 887635. From Reading, The Skangsters have been performing ska/soul/two tone music for over 20 years.

The Wirebirds, 9pm, The Eagle, 1 Eagle Lane, Watchfield, Swindon. 01793 784870.Good time funky psychedelic Blues-Rock and more from a group of experienced and enthusiastic musicians.

WMD, 7pm, Haydon Wick Club, 10 Blunsdon Road, Swindon. £3. 01793 721028.Charity Night in aid of a good cause please come along and support us.

Sunday 02/12/2018

Absolva, 6.30pm, The Victoria, 88 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon. £10. 01793 535713. Absolva is a British Heavy Metal band. Combining the best elements of classic and modern metal, blistering guitar solos, and catchy choruses, strong positive lyrics.

Bob Bowles & Friends, 3pm, The Plough Inn, 26 Devizes Road, Swindon. 01793 610694. There is no Blues Club without Swindon’s own Mr Blues. Well known on the scene in both acoustic and electric set ups, his quality blues licks are perfectly twinned with his soulful voice. Playing vintage classics.

John Quinn, 4pm, The Moonrakers, Cricklade Road, Swindon. 01793 721017.

Locarno Beat, 9pm, 20 At The Kings, 20 Wood Street, Swindon. Free. 01793 522156.

Recital Series, 7.30pm, Arts Centre, Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon. £16. 01793 524481. Polly Leech mezzo soprano Paul Turner piano Swindon born Polly Leech is currently based in Amsterdam following her year as a Young Artist at the National Opera Studio in London. Her programme includes Elgar’s ever popular Sea Pictures, Schumann’s song cycle Op.90 and glorious songs by Duparc.

The JTPTrust Christmas Garland Concert, 7pm, St Barnabas Church, Ferndale Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon. £5. 07919373416. Join the JTPTrust Youth Academy in a joyful start to the Festive Season. With Special Guest Soprano Matilda Wale, Wroughton Silver Band Ensemble, The Park Academies Choir and Haydonleigh Primary School Choir

Monday December 3

Swindon Community Choir, 7.30pm, Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon. £7 per night. Concessions available. 01793 875184

Tuesday December 4

Jazz On The Corner presents The Blues Edition, 8pm, Royal Oak, 24 Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon. Free. 01793 524303. Guitarists and Vocalists Tom Anderson and Denny Ilett lead a full band playing classics.

Wednesday December 5

Castle Jam, 9pm, The Castle, 28 Prospect Place, Old Town, Swindon. Free. 01793 523410