So here we are once more dear reader.
We’ve now arrived at the final of the annual Battle of the Bands competition at Amber, in Douglas.
Ahead of this event, last Saturday night the third and final heat took place and saw acoustic covers outfit Acoustic Atmosphere do battle against a stripped down acoustic version of Small Bear Records’ very own Postcode along with a debut, full band performance at the venue for Mae Challis.
It was Mae and the band that were the victors in this instance and go through to the final this coming Saturday.
Joining Mae and the band on this final bill will be heat one winner, Hip-Hop, MC and live looping specialist Han FX (aka Keiran Hannifan) and Metal outfit The Fletcher Christian Mutiny who were the winners of heat two.
A slightly eclectic and interesting line-up to round of the proceedings.
As always, the doors for the final open from 8pm, the event is free entry and the first band will hit the stage at around 9.15pm.
The acts will be battling it out to win a £750 cash prize.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/1648994672051447/
Across the road to Jaks now where Friday night sees well-known veteran cover band Caution Runners appear on Friday night.
Expect a mixture of Arctic Monkeys, The Beatles, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Muse, Oasis and Radiohead, among others.
Whilst we’re on the subject of all things covers elated, Saturday night also sees Jaks playing host to classic rock covers band, Penthouse Dive.
The three piece band that features Mark Riley on guitar and vocals, Mark Cleator on bass and Mark Brabbs on drums (Mr Brabbs having already played drums for Mae Challis earlier in the evening in the aforementioned Battle of the Bands no less!) play covers from the likes of ZZ Top, Foo Fighters, The Police, Thin Lizzy and the like.
This band is certainly very popular on the covers circuit so are well worth checking out if those influences sound like your cup of tea.
For more information on the band and any of their forthcoming shows, visit www.facebook.com/groups/penthousedive
Meanwhile, slowing the pace down now.
Chris Gray continues his run of open mic nights every Tuesday night at the Bath and Bottle in Douglas.
Jam-tini, as these nights are called, is open to anyone who fancies having a go trying out their musical material in a relaxed and low key setting.
The night starts at 8.30pm.
For more information, and to book a slot visit Chris’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/chris.j.gray.3)
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Steve Leach brings the latest rumblings, murmurings, news and views on forthcoming events in and around the island’s music scene. Help support the scene by emailing leachsteve@hotmail.com