Sounding Out

Instead they aim to bring a steaming mix of soul and r'n'b to the village on March 22.

Zoot Money is a legend on his own, as well as playing with well-known musicians like Alexis Korner, Pete Green, Eric Burdon and Andy Summers.

The r'n'b flavour continues, with a touch of country, as former Any Trouble frontman Clive Gregson comes over from Nashville on May 24.

Both gigs are at the Parkside Social Club, Haworth. Book tickets on 01535 642566.

n Holly is the Enemy is the latest release from Keighley music promoter Michael Thompson on his mmmproductions label.

The compilation album features tracks by acts that appeared in NME magazine's column Holly's Demo Hell.

"Or have they?" is the cryptic question from Braithwaite resident Michael.

"Are they all-new tracks Holly has not reviewed yet, by acts she has formerly slated? "

The CD follows samplers of Keighley bands, a song by 60s band Thimbleriggers, and Michael's own poetry.

The new CD features songs by bands associated with Michael, including Keighley's own Montauk Island.

Buy Holly is the Enemy through mmm-music.co.uk.

n Keighley band The Pipers (above) filled The Snooty Fox when they last performed in December.

The Oakworth pub immediately rebooked the trio for two gigs this year: the first is tomorrow.

The Pipers will be supported by DJs Ill Eye and Vinyl Ritchie, stablemates with Keighley record company Handsome Dog.

The band and DJs will also appear at leading rock pub the Empress, Bradford, on March 14.

Admission to both gigs is free.

n The Big Bang play a gig with a difference tomorrow when they return to the Dalesway pub, in Cross Hills.

"Regular patrons need not bring earplugs," says guitarist Stan Greenwood. "The band will be performing acoustically." Stan says fans can expect a few new songs as well as revamped versions of their old classics.

So it's 60s songs with an edge, but not too much of an edge, starting at 9pm.

n Wayne Marshall makes his last appearance with Johnny and the Poorboys during their St Patrick's Weekend dance, on March 15, at St Anne's Catholic Club.

Wayne is apparently disappearing into the sunset to become a bartender in a cantina down Mexico way.

His replacement is Nick Procter, formerly of the Bobby Charltons (as well as the Ryan Giggs and the Gordon Banks, if you believe this stuff).

Nick recently moved back to the UK after playing in Texas with Ryan Adams, Norman Normal and the Last of the Teenage Idols.

And now the absolute truth: tickets for the gig are limited, so phone 07973 950660 now.

Phone 01535 210212 to check ticket availability for tonight's gig at Holy Family School.

n Blondel is back playing public gigs following a round of parties and private functions.

Tomorrow's gig at the Three Horses, Fell Lane, will see the debut of Blondel musician Dale Kitson's 20th guitar.

Meanwhile, bassist Roger Kirby says: "The place was rocking last time so it should be a good do."

n Paul McCartney and Jools Holland perform this year at the Hallam FM Arena, in Sheffield. Paul will sing 22 Beatles' songs and 14 of his other hits, on April 5/6.

Jools and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra will play their popular mix of styles including jazz, big-band and boogie woogie.

Book on 0114 256-5656.

n Bandits, who scored with single Once Upon a Time, step out on their own after supporting Oasis, Vines and Libertines. The band play Sheffield Leadmill (April 3).

n Less Than Jake takes its hi-octane ska-punk to Manchester Academy (May 14 & 24) and Sheffield Octagon (15). Book on 015 912-9000.