As this page is not updated daily and, as bands may change at short notice, please see our Facebook page for last minute alterations:

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Bands start at 9pm and finish by midnight except Lord Toffingham and Scam 69  who start at 9:30, and Expose who start at 9:15. All three give 2 one hour sets. All bands have a break between sets. Doors open at 7:30pm.

Members with their green/yellow card get free entry for themselves and a long-term partner. Non-members or members without their card pay £5. Ticketed events require all attendees to pay.

On  occasional Fridays, the hall may be booked for private parties; Band music styles are listed at the bottom of the page under ‘In their own words’

OCTOBER

Fri 2nd  Mr Spankey and the Hip Thrusters

Sat 3rd  Expose

Fri 9th  Gunrunner

Sat 10th  Fictus

Tue 13th John Reynolds board games night.

small charge for non members

Fri 16th  Electrum

Sat 17th Lord Toffingam

Sun 18th Welcome Club Charity Quiz 4pm

In the Hall, anyone is welcome

Fri 23rd Alien Water Kiss

Sat 24th Tantric Zoo

Tue 27th John Reynolds board games night.

small charge for non members

Fri 30th Scam 69

Sat 31st Frog on a Rocket – Halloween Celebration

Why was God annoyed by Bob Dylan?    He kept knockin’ on heaven’s door……..

‘In their own words’ is below

NOVEMBER

Sun 1st  Childrens Halloween fun, fancy dress (optional) + entertainer, fun and games. 2:30 – 4pm

.refreshments for the children. Open to members children and grandchildren only, aged 4 to 11yrs

Fri 6th  Broken Bones

Sat 7th The Johns

Fri 13th  Afterlife

This is a change of band

Sat 14th Horizon 5

Fri 20th  No band – Private booking

Sat 21st  SX5

Fri 27th No band – Private booking

Sat 28th  Soul Corporation

I know someone who keeps a guitar in his car, apparently its good for traffic jams……

‘In their own words’ is below

DECEMBER

Fri 4th  No Band – private booking

Sat 5th The Targets

Fri 11th No Band – private booking

Sat 12th  Expose

Sun 13th  Children’s Christmas Party

Fri  18th  Born Wild

Sat 19th  Naked Apes

Tue 22nd Christmas Party for Life Members & over 65’s with 5 years membership. 

Thur 24th Christmas Eve in the Members Lounge with DJ Pete Lacey

Thu 31st New Years Eve with Frog on a Rocket

What do you call a snowman in the summer?        A puddle…….

‘In their own words’ is below

JANUARY

Fri 1st

Sat 2nd Sons of Southpaw

Fri 8th no band – private booking

Sat 9th Hellenbach Country Band

Fri 15th Broken Bones

Sat 16th Section 8

Fri 22nd 

Sat 23rd Tantric Zoo

Fri 29th Yung Gunz

Sat 30th Soul Corporation

Behind every great guy, there is a lady rolling her eyes

‘In their own words’ is below

FEBRUARY

Fri 5th Gunnrunner

Sat 6th Hard to Handle

Fri 12th Rock Candy

Sat 13th Expose

Fri 19th Johnny 2 Bad plus DJ Pete Lacey

Ticketed event

Sat 20th Wully Bully

Fri 26th Devils Punchbowl

Sat 27th The Johns

Don’t be concerned that the world will end today. In Australia, tomorrow has already arrived.

‘In their own words’ is below

MARCH

Fri 5th Electrum

Sat 6th SX5

Fri 12th Scam 69

Sat 13th Afterlife

Fri 19th Born Wild

Sat 20th Naked Apes

Fri 26th Beyond Conspiracy

Fri 27th Frog on a Rocket

Why the kamikaze pilots wore helmets is the only unsolved riddle in life.

‘In their own words’ is below

APRIL

Fri 2nd DJ Pete Lacey

Sat 3rd Scooby

Fri 9th private booking

Sat 10th The Start

Fri 16th  private booking

Sat 17th The Targets

Fri 23rd The Upbeats Motown

Ticketed event

Sat 24th Soul Occupants

Fri 30th Broken Bones

If you can demonstrate that you don’t need the money, a bank will lend it to you

‘In their own words’ is below

Sat 1st Expose

Fri 7th Hedgehog

Sat 8th Supercharged

Fri 14th Yung Gunz

Sat 15th Hard to Handle

Fri 21st Gunrunner

Sat 22nd Wully Bully

Fri 28th Electrum

Sat 29th Soul Corporation

Shoot first, then call whatever you hit the target to ensure you hit it.

‘In their own words’ is below

JUNE

Fri 4th private booking

Sat 5th The Johns

Fri 11th Born Wild

Sat 12th Section 8

Fri 18th DJ Pete Lacey

Sat 19th Soul Occupants

Fri 25th Rock Candy

Sat 26th Tantric Zoo

I’m on a diet of whiskey. I’ve already lost three days

‘In their own words’ is below

JULY

No bands on Fridays during July and August. If you wish to book the Hall for a private party then please book early

Sat 3rd SX5

Sat 10th Expose

Sat 17th Naked Apes

Sat 24th Hellenbach Country Band

Sat 31st Frog on a Rocket

Did you hear about the actor who fell through the floorboards? He was just going through a stage.

‘In their own words’ is below

AUGUST

No bands on Fridays during July and August. If you wish to book the Hall for a private party then please book early

Sat 7th Scooby

Sat 14th The Start 

Sat 21st Stanford Ska

Sat 28th Soul Corporation

What has four wheels and flies?     A garbage truck.

‘In their own words’ is below

SEPTEMBER

Fri 3rd Scam 69

Sat 4th Sons of Southpaw

Fri 10th Beyond Conspiracy

Sat 11th Soul Occupants

Fri 17th Afterlife

Sat 18th Targets

Fri 24th Tribute band to be announced with DJ Pete Lacey

Sat 25th SX5

Remember when I asked for your opinion? Me neither

‘In their own words’ is below

October 2027

Fri 1st Broken Bones

Sat 2nd Wully Bully

Fri 8th Electrum

Sat 9th The Johns

Fri 15th Born Wild

Sat 16th Hellenbach Country Band

Fri 22nd Devils Punchbowl

Sat 23rd Section 8

Fri 29th DJ Pete Lacey

Sat 30th Expose

Sun 31st Children’s Halloween Party

Our bartenders hold more secrets than the Vatican archives

November 2027

Fri 5th

Sat 6th Hard to Handle

Fri 12th Gunrunner

Sat13th Frog on a Rocket

Fri 19th Bootleg Blondie

ticketed event

Sat 20th Naked Apes

Fri 26th Yung Gunz

Sat 27th Soul Corporation

here is absolutely no excuse for laziness. But if you find one, let me know.

December 2027

Fri 3rd Afterlife

Sat 4th Scooby

Fri 10th Hedgehog

Sat 11th Sons of Southpaw

Sun 12th Children’s Christmas Party 2-4pm

Fri 17th Rock Candy

Sat 18th Tantric Zoo

Fri 24th Christmas Eve with DJ Pete Lacey

Sat

Fri 31st New Years Eve with the Targets and DJ from HPE

Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment

In their own words:  

Descriptions in alphabetical order taken from websites, Facebook and advertising and are used here as a guide only.

Afterlife: rock covers band

Alien Water Kiss: Energetic rock band, expect lots of Indie n Rock tunes, first formed in 1994 and reborn in 2024

Beautiful Dangerous: Heavy rock, heavy metal. ACDC, Foo’s, Metallica, Billy Idol, Alanis Morisette, Skunk Anansie, Pink, Fleetwood Mac, Wheatus, Kansas, Nirvana, Journey, Muse, Queen & more.

Beyond Conspiracy: Covering all of your favourite rock songs and playing music from a variety of eras

Bootleg Blonde:  The Official Blondie Tribute Band, are the world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band, established in 2001. This band are the only tribute to have performed with two original founder members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke and singer, songwriter bass player and author Gary Valentine.

Born Wild: Rock covers band with energy and attitude. With guitarist Kenneth Petrie, search for him on Youtube.

Break for Cover. Playing current floor fillers from artists such as: Paul Weller / The Killers / The Fratellis / Stereophonics / The Zutons / The Coral / Maroon 5 / Oasis / REM / U2 / Ocean Colour Scene / Green Day / Travis / Crowded House / Snow Patrol / Kaiser Chiefs / Kings of Leon / Red Hot Chili Peppers / The La’s / Lenny Kravitz / Coldplay / Gary Moore

Broken Bones: Classic rock anthems and heavy rock hits; Highway to hell, Ace of Spades, Paranoid, Born to be wild, Smoke on the water

Burnout:  A high-energy 5-piece band playing 90s-today grunge, rock & indie classics + some forgotten anthems. Expect a singalong, dance-fueled show!

Devils Punchbowl: We are a 3 piece rock covers band covering different genres and eras in our own unique style. Anything from ac/dc to En Vogue.

DJ Jukes:  Our own Juke Box providing the music. Not just the Juke Box playing but a different way to enjoy the evening. Give it a try

Double Trouble:Rock, Pop, Harmony covers band

Electrum: influences and genres such as Classical Music, Jazz, Progressive Rock, Jazz-Fusion, Prog Metal, Neo Progressive Music, Pop, Folk and Heavy Metal

Expose: The number 1 covers band in Essex, Exposé have been in existence for 46 years,and have a huge, loyal, following. We play a variety of musical genres, including rock, pop, dance, eighties, reggae, etc. – we do the lot!”

Fictus: Pop goes Rock. From the heart-wrenching ballads of Adele to the rebellious rock anthems of Nirvana, and from the pop perfection of Rihanna and Lily Allen to the iconic tunes of ABBA, Pink and many more

Fishing For Robots: playing all the great 80s from Numan, Bowie, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Ultra ox, Roxy Music, Japan and many more.

Focus: Covering classic songs from across the decades

Frog on a Rocket: 5 piece all live covers band

Give Or Take: Covering all your favourite Rock and Pop songs, just with that something extra!

Gotcha: High-energy covers band with an emphasis on FUN and a suprisingly BIG sound! Playing family-friendly hits from all eras and genres – Rock, Pop, Britpop, Ska, Funk, Soul, Big Band and more

Grounds For Divorce: Indie, grunge, rock

Gunrunner: Genres across the spectrum from blues to hard rock, pop to prog rock, punk and beyond. The band call it their “Classic Rock Jukebox”

Half Stoned: a rocking pub, club & private function half Rolling Stones and half Covers band

Hallmark: Covers Band

Hard to Handle: Rock, indie, pop, soul and more!

Hellenbach Country Band: All your favourite Country Music  hits from throughout the decades

Hit Parade: Hit Parade is a band armed with an extensive and varied repertoire from modern pop/rock to party classics.

Horizon 5: Essex based Rock/Indie/Pop Band. They say that music is the language of the soul, and this is certainly true for Horizon 5.

Johnny2Bad. Alias(J2B) are an 8 piece band from Birmingham, UK, who perform the music of UK Reggae legends UB40 (endorsed by UB40’s Ali Campbell  himself on national TV interview), presenting their spectacular, electrifying high energy live shows with a Unique twist, doing all the Hits and Classics.

Lord Toffingham: glam rock

Maximum Who: Maximum Who isn’t just a tribute band – it’s a high-energy, immersive experience that recreates the power, passion, and raw sound of The Who’s golden years (1965-1978). From thunderous drum fills to soaring guitar riffs, it’s a night that will transport you straight back to rock’s golden era!

Mixtape: party band. Lively music from the 1960’s to the 2000’s

Monkeys Wedding: Guitar and sax duo; ska, rocksteady, reggae, soul, pop

Mr Spankey and The Hipthrusters: Dire Straits and Dr.Feelgood  covers and many more.

Naked Apes: The most fun and energetic party covers band in the world! Alternative Indie Rock, Pop Punk & soul hits from the last 40 years,

Police Academy: Recreating and reproducing a totally authentic Police experience that allows audiences to enjoy and immerse themselves in some of the best-known songs ever written by truly, one of the world’s greatest ever bands. ‘Roxanne’, ‘Message in a Bottle’, ‘Every Breath You Take’, ‘King of Pain’, ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’ and ‘Walking on the Moon’ are just few of the highlights in a set

Quo’d are a UK based tribute to one of Great Britain’s all time greatest bands, Status Quo. Quo’d mainly focus on the golden era of Status Quo’s music, from the Piledriver album through to the Blue For You album, although they do often include some of Quo’d later songs.

Recharged: most popular genre’s of music

Rock Candy: Covers band,  from Bon Jovi to Blondie, Guns n Roses to Cher, AC/DC to Tina Turner. Metallica to Roxette.

Scam 69: A tribute to the Pop, Punk and New Wave Music of 1977-1982

Scooby: Our dynamic set list features chart-topping hits and timeless classics from The Beatles, Chic, Queen, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Daft Punk, Artful Dodger, Oasis, Ed Sheeran, and many more.

Section 8: ska influenced band playing originals and covers.

Ska & Mash: AKA Pete Lacey is a very popular and lively D.J, well known to the Welcome Club

Solar 9: Party Band

Solsbury Hill: popular rock and pop songs from artists such as, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, The Police, The Beatles, The Cure, Pink Floyd, Oasis, Paul Weller plus the usual favourites!

Sons of Southpaw: Indie/Rock covers

Soul Occupents: A Soul, Funk, Disco 6 piece band

Stellar Groove: Floor fillers from Michael Jackson, TLC, Moloko, Abba, Kylie Minogue, Faithless, Estelle, Gala, RobiS, Tina Turner, Adele, Sister Sledge, Amy Winehouse, Salt&Pepper, Republica plus many more 80’s, 90’s & 00’s

Supercharged: Love 90’s Indie ? Supercharged is a top quality live band playing songs from this fantastic era of music. From Ash, Blur, Cast, Dodgy, Feeder, Kula Shaker, Oasis, Suede, Pulp, Radiohead, Reef, Stereophonics, Supergrass to Weezer, & everything in between.

SX5: Covers band, classics from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond

Tantric Zoo: covers band, playing some of the greatest rock and pop hits of all time.

That Eighties Band: Sing and dance along to your favourites with this incredible 6-piece live show. This fantastic ’80s tribute band with songs from Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Whitney Houston, Queen, Pet Shop Boys, Van Halen, Prince, Blondie, Madonna, Bon Jovi and more.

The Beagles: Performing the greatest hits of The Beatles and the The Eagles

The Cheatles: Beatles tribute band

The 4 Pops: Five piece band Doctor Zero describe themselves as: Head Rocking, Foot Tapping, High Adrenaline R&B. The 4 Pops are 4 of the members from Doctor Zero.

The Decatonics: We are a powerful 8 piece female fronted ska band from The South Coast, featuring a 3 piece brass section. Our vibrant live show has built up a great reputation for its high energy and floor filled skanking nights. Drawing on the Ska, 2Tone, Soul, and Reggae genres we deliver a mix of the classics along with a few lesser played tunes…plus a few surprises with our own unique twist along the way, setting us slightly apart from your generic ska covers band

The Elevators: playing songs by artists such as Bowie, Blondie, Doors, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Bryan Adams, Bob Marley, U2, Black Sabbath and many others.

The Johns: Music we cover include tunes from The Beatles, The Kinks, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Scott Walker, The Talking Heads, The Buzzcocks, The Monkees, Neil Young, The Who, The Doors and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

The Peppermint Apes: Covers Pub/Function/band , We also perform our own Originals. “The Peppermint Apes are a four piece band known for their dynamic and energetic sets featuring must have hits from across the decades!”

The Soul Corporation: Club Classics, Dance & Soul

The Sound Collective: Playing the best in Disco, Soul, Motown and Pop

The Targets: 60’s/MOD/Ska covers band

The Upbeats: Play classic rock, pop and soul dance floor fillers from the 60s right through to this year’s hits

The Yung Guns: The band play a contrasting set of indie anthems to bangers full of surprises.

TooT’n’Skamen: One of the best 2tone revival bands around. 2tone = second wave of ska music. So ska and reggae

Traveling Tilburys Popular local band who do not take themselves too seriously. A tribute to the Traveling Wilburys and the solo and collective songs of Roy Orbison, Bob Dylon,  George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty plus many more.

Under Cover of Midnight: Covers band  playing songs from 3 decades

West End Jerseys: A Night of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons performed by stars of London’s West End.

Word of Mouth: Mix of 50’s rock’n’roll. classic 60’s numbers, the occasional 70’s hit mixed with some tasty country numbers.

Wully Bully: Performing classic soul, Motown, 70s/80s classics and recent covers.

Yung Gunz: energetic Indie/Rock covers band