Gig guide

Thursday, November 8.

Traditional music sessions; every Thursday mainly English and Irish traditional tunes and songs everyone welcome to listen or to play; Rose & Crown, St Michael's Street, St Albans; 9pm.

Traditional and Contemporary Folk and Blues; a warm welcome for all every Thursday evening at the Hollybush Folk Club; informal singers night; Old School Room, Hollybush PH, Church End, Redbourn; 8.15pm to 11.15pm; admission £2 on the door; further information 07710 471862 or 07850 163241.

Pink Fraud; you will wish you were here to see this Pink Floyd tribute; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission £5.

Mojo; Nick Bennett has recently been discharged from a Mexican rehab clinic and will be demonstrating his guitar, harmonica and vocal skills with the able assistance of John Coleman (bass, vocals) and Adrian Powell (drums); Garibaldi pub, Albert Street; admission is free.

Friday, November 9.

Nick Page Trio; melodic jazz and bossa nova every Friday in the bar, special guest Alan Skidmore; Batchwood Golf and Tennis Club, Batchwood Drive, St Albans; 8.30pm; entry free.

Soulfish; an excellent night of 70s and 80s soul music, until 1am; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission £5.

911; sensational teen boy band back on tour by popular demand; Dacorum Pavilion, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead; 7.30pm; tickets £12.50/£13.50 from the box office on 01442 228700.

Saturday, November 10.

The Secret Police; arresting tribute to The Police, until 1am; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission £5.

Hot Club de Ville; Mermaid pub, Hatfield Road; admission free.

Sax Appeal; eight-piece band boasts an international line-up of five saxophonists; The Red Note Jazz Club, Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings, St Albans; 8.30pm; tickets £10 from the box office on 01727 844222.

Sunday, November 11

Semi-acoustic weekend wind down; The Blue Angel Acoustic Caf; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; 7.30pm to 10.30pm; admission free.

Sunday Open Mic Night; every Sunday, house band plus guests, floorspots, players and singers welcome; The Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans; 8.30pm.

St Albans Folk Music; special guests Elles Belles, Jan Hurst and Barbara Donnelly sing from a female perspective with harmony and humour; Rose & Crown, St Michael's Street, St Albans; 8pm; admission free.

Herts Jazz; Lanny Morgan Quartet; The Terrace Suite, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City; doors open 7.30pm, music starts at 8pm; admission £6 for members and £8 for non-members.

Monday, November 12

Open DJ Night; funky guest DJs alongside resident DJ Hansi; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission free.

Song Session Group; every Monday, traditional and contemporary songs, everyone welcome as singers or spectators; The Bull, High Street, Redbourn; 8.30pm; admission £1; more details John 01923 404566.

Tuesday, November 13

Battle of the Bands V; seventh heat of this rocking event with Tracy's Face plus Moni Shot plus Blunter; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission £3.

Wednesday, November 14

Open Mic Session; every Wednesday, hosted by local band organised by St Albans blues/rock trio Mojo, guest performers and floor spots are welcome and all performers get a free drink get there early to book your place; Mermaid pub, Hatfield Road; admission free.

Heaven plus Bridgefield plus Driver; indie pop from three local bands; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission £3.

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