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.

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 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.

Join us with the multi musical talented Harry Skinner for a night of superb R&B!

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!

Natalie Fisk & James Carey playing originals & diverse covers!

Local band fronted by the soulful vocals of Elz Dunwoody, a mix of blues, soul, funk and rock backed by an amazing lineup of musicians, Joe Dunwoody on guitar, Pat Davey on bass, Ray Drury on keys, Danny Pearson on drums and Nick Smith on sax, from tunes to make you move to slow blues. They have all played with some incredible acts over the years and inspired by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Freddy King and Tedeschi Trucks band to name but a few.

Shuko Fujita, is a Japanese, little ball of fire. Beautiful vocals matched with brilliant stage craft. Accompanying her is Jim Hammond on Stomp board, Keys and guitar. 

Together, their influences range from soulful blues, to good time boogie woogie. Guaranteed to make it an afternoon to remember.

British Blues at its best! Blues band featuring Steve Roux (guitar/vocals), Ray Drury (keyboards), Steve Browning (bass) and Bernie Fox (drums).

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 acoustic music from duo Foot/Long at 5pm! Sunday Roasts served until 7pm.

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.

The Feltham Cicadas are an energetic four-piece band at the forefront of the PubRock Blues revival playing 70s stripped-back, hard-hitting Southend-style R'n'B.

Pete G and the Magnitones live at the Platform!

Based in the New Forest, World Gone Wrong serve up a lively and eclectic confection of Americana,featuring bluegrass, ragtime, country and blues. A four piece band playing guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, dobro, harmonica and washboard.

Blues, Soul & Rock 'n' Roll night!

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.