Join us every first Wednesday of the month for our entertaining pub quiz! Test your knowledge and win exciting prizes! 18+ only. The quiz is £2 per person.

Get ready for an afternoon with Steven Picken & the Real Raj. Enjoy the pair's mesmerising performance with Raj's guitar, harmonica, tambourine, mandolin, kazoo, and ukulele. Steve's solo finger-style guitar blends classical, Spanish, and blues influences.

A brilliant band with female lead vocals, playing a comprehensive selection of Blues mixed with some old school Rhythm & Blues, and a sprinkling of Rock 'n' Roll!

Get ready to groove with the Leonardo Giuliani Band!

Leonardo is an independent musician, guitar player and singer-songwriter, here to rock your world with a fusion of Rock, Blues, Country, and Folk. In 2019, Leonardo shared the stage with the legendary Buddy Guy – a true guitar icon – at his iconic Legends club in Chicago!

The Moon Collective is a high-energy five-piece band based between Southampton & Bristol, fusing Alternative, Reggae, Indie, Soul, Funk and Blues. TMC will take you on a journey from raw, heartfelt ballads to euphoric, groove-driven anthems. With infectious rhythms and an undeniable stage presence - you will be lifted, hooked and lost in the music.

Natalie Fisk & James Carey playing originals & diverse covers!

A 5 piece electric tribute band performing the music of Eric Clapton; the hits and fan favourites spanning this music legend's career, from Cream to Derek and the solo years. You won't see a more exciting or faithful tribute to the music of Eric Clapton.

On tour from Charleston, Illinois, USA! An afternoon of Pre-War Blues, Ragtime, Hawaiian and Caribbean influences!

Get ready to groove with Funkasaurous, a dynamic funk band led by Harry Skinner. Harry is a founding member of the UK award-winning blues band The Producers and performed a mixture of blues, rock and funk with Cuckooland. 

Join us for a day filled with incredible live music at the Platform Tavern! Free entry all day.

High-energy classic blues and rock covers, along with their original compositions! Tom Davies, guitarist/singer-songwriter from Hampshire, is the band leader of Tom Davies & The Bluebirds formed in 2019!

Stompin Dave returns to the Platform Tavern! Dave is a former member of former UK Blues Band of the Year The Producers. Dave has consistently given over one hundred performances per year across the UK and beyond, including many major festivals such as Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, and Bestival. “Let’s face it, in adding the quality of his original material the man is a downright genius” Blues In Britain.

The songs, the sounds and the blues with Ben Tyzack and Ray Drury for a laid-back, bluesy Sunday afternoon!

Folk Rock Bank Holiday Monday! Plaitford Common are a Southampton based acoustic band playing songs and instrumentals, including English and Irish folk, Americana and Blues.

Funky tunes to warm your soul!

The Bob Rats return to the Platform Tavern with their high-energy ska punk sounds! Featuring Frankie Duarte, Timothy Beckett, Jacob Smallwood and Christian Astridge.

Live Music Festival Fundraiser with the Bob Rats and Junco Shakers! Free entry, donations welcome!

Live Music Festival Fundraiser with Andy Graham and Steve Roberts, Pete G & The Magnetones, Sykick Surfers and Pete Harris Blues Band!

Free entry, donations welcome!

Live Music Fundraiser Festival with The Hedgehogs, Johnny Moody, Tom Davies & The Bluebirds, MJ’s Whip-round and Platform Posse featuring Miff Smith! Free entry all day, donations welcome!

Live blues & reggae with the Strip down Babylon🎸

The rebelliously vulnerable ELI goes on tour throughout the UK to play his soon to be 5th single release "Rough and Slow." With support from New York’s, Jack Grace!

Doc Martin & The Mayhem bring an electrifying mix of funky blues, soul, rock, and country.

Join us for a blues-fueled evening with Hugh Budden & The Blue Chords! Experience an electrifying mix of swing, jump, jive, rock, funk, and soul!

Local Blues legend Pete Harris playing a set full of his vast knowledge of the Blues with special guest, Jon Vaughan. Sunday Roast and other dishes served until 7.30pm.

Jon is an exceptional solo acoustic / slide guitarist and singer as well as lead guitarist in his own band. His style ranges from delta slide on his dobro and Atlanta slide on twelve string guitar, through to folk, country, gospel and contemporary blues picked on six string flat tops. With influences such as Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy Skip James and Ray Charles we are promised a great night of live music.

Join us for an afternoon of atmospheric folk and roots music with Alex, a multi-instrumentalist whose mastery of finger-style guitar, lap-steel, and bouzouki creates rich, immersive soundscapes. Blending heartfelt storytelling with deep respect for nature and ancestry, Alex's songs feel like timeless journeys—each one shaped by his global travels and lived experiences.

Hot Boppin, Groovin’ 4 piece group playing Rockin, Roots Music with a Guitar, Double Bass & Stand Up Drums. Influences include Rhythm & Blues, Jump & Jive, Ska, Doo-Wop with a lucky energy!