Ayrshire’s biggest going-out guide

May 14 2008 Ayrshire Post

Friday, May 16

BURNS BATTLE OF THE BANDS - The Lynsey Dolan Band, Rodeo Drive, The Bopping Heads, The Capulets - Fanny by Gaslight, Kilmarnock. 9pm.

BURNS BATTLE OF THE BANDS - White Ace, Psycobabe, Jiezuberband, Horizon - The Flask, Saltcoats. 9pm.

BURNS BATTLE OF THE BANDS - You Can’t Eat the Word Food, Lunar, The Acutones, Marty Joe Rogan Band, The Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm.

T1 KARAOKE SHOW - The Big Break, Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock. From 9pm.

KARAOKE KING TAM takes the stage. Sing to your heart's content and strut your stuff - Wellingtons, Ayr.

COLD SWEAT - Harleys, Ayr. Starts 10pm.

MUSIC NITE WITH DJ ANDY BRYDEN - Burrow fields Cafe Bar, Ayr. From 9.30pm.

JONAPALOOZA Live Acoustic Feat - Starsky, The Helms - Caprice, Prestwick. 7.30pm.

Saturday, May 17

BURNS BATTLE OF THE BANDS - You Can’t Eat the Word Food, Psycobabe, White Ace, Lunar - Fanny by Gaslight, Kilmarnock. 9pm.

BURNS BATTLE OF THE BANDS - The Lynsey Dolan Band, The Acutones, Marty Joe Rogan Band, Rodeo Drive - The Flask, Saltcoats. 9pm.

BURNS BATTLE OF THE BANDS - The Bopping Heads, The Capulets, Jiezuberband, Horizon - The Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm.

T1 KARAOKE SHOW - The Big Break, Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock. From 9pm.

KARAOKE with Kelly Munro - The Auld Hoose, Ayr, 8pm to midnight.

IAN playing all sorts of music from rock, pop, indie, charts and whatever anyone wants. The Anchor age Hotel, Troon. Starts 10pm.

DJ ALAN playing quality music from all eras and genres. If you know your music this is the place to be - Welling tons, Ayr.

DAVE LEONARD AS ELVIS - The Toll Bar, Prestwick. Ticket price £5. Ring 01292 470760 to get your tickets. From 9pm.

Sunday, May 18

BURNS BATTLE OF THE BANDS - Jiesuberband, Horizon, Acutones, Marty Joe Rogan Band - Fanny by Gaslight, Kilmarnock. 3pm.

BURNS BATTLE OF THE BANDS - The Bopping Heads, The Capulets, You Can’t East the Word Food, Lunar - The Flask, Saltcoats. 9pm.

BURNS BATTLE OF THE BANDS - The Lynsey Doland Band, White Ace, Psycobabe, Rodeo Drive - The Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 3pm.

WELLIES FAMOUS SUNDAY SESSION - Wellingtons, Ayr. Come along and join in or just sit back and enjoy. 9pm.

BURNS AN’ A’ THAT FESTIVAL 2008: JAZZ LUNCH - The Festival Club, Wellington Square, Ayr. 12pm to 5pm. Tickets for Jazz Lunch £15 inc Carvery Lunch and 3 Jazz bands! Simon Atkinson & The Ben Marcato Trio 4pm to 5pm. For tickets and info visit www.burnsfestival.com.

Monday, May 19

T1 KARAOKE SHOW - The Big Break, Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock. From 9pm.

QUIZ NIGHT with Tom Jones - The Tam O’Shanter Inn, Ayr, from 9.30pm.

Tuesday, May 20

THE BURNS FESTIVAL CLUB - Roll ‘n’ Jam, featuring a host of musicians from Five Wheel Drive, Ayrzrok, Roadster, The Boogie Men, Big Licks, The Penetrations, The Whiskey Bandits, Mistreated and more... Plus special guests Top Tribute Band Non Jovi - Wellington Square, Ayr.