Live music at the Platform Tavern
Enjoy Blues, R&B, Rock, Soul, Rockabilly, Americana, Country & Jazz.
Free entry every night!
The Blue Dogs (Jon Walsh Trio)
Jon is an exceptional 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.
Stompin' Dave
"One of the world's greatest performers" Maverick Magazine. Dorset based Stompin' Dave has worked exclusively as a musician performing across the UK and beyond. Dave started to perform with the stage name Stompin' Dave twenty years ago. Since then he has released forty albums and made well over two hundred festival appearances, including some major ones such as Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, and Bestival.
Charlie James & Bo Lucas
Catch Bo from Lucas & King and Charlie from the Dead Freights as they play their first gig together at the Platform Tavern!
Chicago 9
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!
MJ's Whipround
Join us for a high-energy night of blues, funk, and rock 'n' roll with MJ’s Whipround! Indulge in our kitchen’s fresh, homemade offerings, including Pie of The Day, fish & chips, our signature Platform Burger, salads, pizzas, and more! Arrive early for a delicious pre-show meal!
Pete Harris & Bob Pearce
Enjoy an early afternoon of foot-stomping rhythms and heartfelt tunes with Pete Harris & Bob Pearce! This dynamic blues, gospel, and rock and roll duo will captivate you with their soulful melodies and incredible musicianship. Plus, our kitchen will be open all day serving up king-size Sunday Roasts!
MJ'S Blues Social Session
A monthly rhythm and blues session hosted by Michael Jessop and featuring some of Southampton’s finest musicians!
Leonardo Giulliani Band
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!
Hugh Budden & The Blue Chords
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!
The Fundamentals Jazzy Blues Session
Get ready for a night of soulful, jazzy blues and funk vibes courtesy of some of Southampton's finest musicians! Hosted by the talented Mike Jessop! Live music starts at 8pm, free entry all night!
Scott McKeon 40 th Birthday Celebration
Come join Scott and his Star studded guest band
The Gaslight Sessions
The Gaslight Sessions is a monthly candle-lit acoustic showcase featuring three acts performing throughout the night. Held on the first Thursday of each month, it highlights the best independent musicians, both local and from a far. Line up includes Jack Francis, Tapes for Diane and Jake Puntis.
The Henry's
Amazing Father & Son act playing a mix of Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Floyd and other harmonious tracks, if you ain’t seen them you must! They have been awarded the best British Beatles tribute act!
Tom Davies & The Bluebirds
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!
The Platform Posse
The Platform Tavern proudly presents Platform Posse with their Rhythm & Blues rock 'n' roll rendition! Join us for a brilliant live blues night on the first Friday of every month!
Grizzly Rhys Morgan
Live music from the incredibly talented Grizzly Rhys Morgan. Get ready for his folk, blues, and foot-stomping tunes! Free entry!
The SX
The SX are a high-energy two-piece party band delivering big sounds with a stripped-back acoustic twist. Made up of a powerhouse vocalist and a dynamic guitarist, they bring indie anthems and classic rock ’n’ roll favourites to life with raw energy, crowd interaction, and feel-good vibes.
From singalong bangers to dancefloor fillers, The SX prove you don’t need a full band to start a full-blown party — just great songs, great chemistry, and a whole lot of noise.
The Third Degree
Third Degree were formed by ex-Producers harmonica playing front man Hugh Budden, and ex-ABB guitarist John Holmes. Third Degree are not just a blues band - they seek to inject boogie, jump & jive, soul, and a pinch of the original R&B into their blues roots, to create a potent and exciting mix of music
Sykick Surfers
60s/70s Rock & Blues Band covering classics from legends like Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, Muddy Waters, Pink Floyd, and Cream!
Dick Taylor with JC & Angelina Grimshaw
Dick Taylor, the founder /guitarist from The Pretty Things and early Rolling Stones member, will be joined by the acoustic blues duo JC and Angelina Grimshaw.
MJ's Whipround Xtra!
Join us for a high-energy night of blues, funk, and rock 'n' roll with MJ’s Whipround! Indulge in our kitchen’s fresh, homemade offerings, including Pie of The Day, fish & chips, our signature Platform Burger, salads, pizzas, and more! Arrive early for a delicious pre-show meal!
Bob Pearce Trio
Catch the Bob Pearce Trio, featuring Bob Pearce, a renowned Southampton vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter with a soulful blues style and decades of experience!
Pete Harris Blues Band
The Pete Harris Blues Band returns to the Platform! Harp-driven Chicago-style blues!
Steve Picken & The Real Raj
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.
The Jonah Band
The Jonah Band are a five-piece covers band with blues and old time rock-n-roll influences!
Funkasaurous
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.
Claude Bourbon
Are you ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Russian stylings into uncharted territories. Each year Bourbon plays more than 100 shows around the world.
Harry Skinner Band
Join us with the multi musical talented Harry Skinner for a night of superb R&B!
Teed Up
British Blues at its best! Blues band featuring Steve Roux (guitar/vocals), Ray Drury (keyboards), Steve Browning (bass) and Bernie Fox (drums).
The Sam Paine Band
A Rocking Blues band, The Sam Paine Band is renowned for their unique style, fusing the influences of Texas and Chicago Blues with the best British Blues/Rock. With their extensive repertoire, SPB also demonstrates their creativity with striking interpretations of Blues standards and breathing new life into some forgotten classics. Come check out a band with some of the finest Blues Musicians in the South. Featuring an all-star lineup: Sam Paine (guitar/vocal), Ray Drury (organ/piano), Emil Engstrom (bass) and Robin Lowrey (drums).
Ben Tyzack & Ray Drury
The songs, the sounds and the blues with Ben Tyzack and Ray Drury for a laid-back, bluesy Sunday afternoon!