Music

Thursday, October 25.

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.

Gunz & Rozes; welcome back the best Guns & Roses tribute around; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission £4.

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.

Friday, October 26.

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

The Glambusters; sparkling Glam band perform the hits of T-Rex, Slade, Sweet and Gary Glitter, until 1am; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission £5.

Blue Note's 12th Anniversary Party; featuring Ola, distinctive soul/jazz singer/songwriter with his smooth, seductive style; The Blue Note Jazz Club, The Cellar, The Old Town Hall, Old High Street, Hemel Hempstead; doors open 7.30pm, performance starts at 8.30pm; tickets £9 from 01442 228091.

Apollo Saxophone Quartet; one of the most innovative and exciting contemporary ensembles; The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead; 8pm; tickets £8 from the box office on 01442 228091.

Saturday, October 27.

Nbs; superb rock covers show, until 1am; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission £5.

Cool Breeze; this trio will create more of a storm; St Albans Liberal Club, 9 Hatfield Road, St Albans; doors open 7pm; free to members; details 01727 854592.

Battle of the Bands; the 3rd annual final presented by Youth Matters; Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans; 7pm; tickets £5 from the box office on 01727 844488.

Ex-Iles; live music with Marcus and Carl covering hits from the 70's, 80's and 90's; The Cock, St Peter's Street, St Albans; 8.30pm.

Sunday, October 28.

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.

Faultline; St Albans' jazz quintet play an eclectic set of African, Latin and bop numbers, recently joined by Amy Barnes on saxes and flute, with original members Jane Ridge (bass), Christoph Egle (keyboards), Rob Eckford (tenor sax) and Adrian Powell (drums); The White Lion, Sopwell Lane, St Albans; 8.30pm; admission free.

Monday, October 29.

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, October 30.

Battle of the Bands V; 5th heat with Original Hecklers plus Audio Justice plus Kabuki Man; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission £3.

Lunchtime organ recital; Andrew Jones; Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans; 12.30pm; light lunches served from noon to 12.20pm and from 1.15pm to 2pm.

Wednesday, October 31.

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.

Nakered plus Support; a mixture of covers and original indie rock/pop; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission £3.

Patsy Cline; music and memories for country music fans; Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans; 8pm; tickets £8/£10 from the box office on 01727 844488.

The Counterfeit Stones; energy and entertainment with the Rolling Stones tribute band in the Keep off the Grass Tour; Dacorum Pavilion, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead; 8pm; tickets £11/£13 from the box office on 01442 228700.

Lunchtime Recital; Margaret Knight (harp and voice); Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings, St Albans; 1pm; admission £2.50; box office on 01727 844222.

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