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! 

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!

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

A monthly rhythm and blues session hosted by Michael Jessop and featuring some of Southampton’s finest musicians!

Incendiary guitar playing, bluesy vocals and funky grooves! Think classic rock-era power trio with a contemporary edge- add a dash of slide guitar, and you’re getting close to this rootsy blend of blues, soul and rock!

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!

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!

Natalie Fisk & James Carey playing originals & diverse covers!

Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion refresh the blues genre with eclectic arrangements, virtuosic playing and vocal prowess. With an exciting live set based around rootsy original songs, strong, catchy riffs and exciting grooves, they mix old-school tradition with contemporary flare and sophistication!

The Pete Harris Blues Band returns to the Platform! Harp-driven Chicago-style blues!

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!

Get ready for a light afternoon of acoustic blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll from the duo Leonardo Giuliani and Joe Duncan! Our Sunday Roast Menu is available from 12:30pm - 7:30pm!

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. 

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!

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

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.

Andy Graham and Steve Roberts return to the platform with a blend of acoustic blues, soul, and rock’ n’ roll!

🌟 Thursday Night 🌟

Live blues & reggae with the Sam Weeks Duo! 🎸

Blues. Rhythm and Blues. R&B. It just doesn't get any better than this. Jamie Thyer and the Worried Men return to the Platform this summer!

Enjoy a late afternoon of jazz and swing with Savoy Affair! Sunday Roasts served from 12:30pm - 7:30pm!

Join us for an evening of toe-tapping bluegrass and alt-country with one of Hampshire’s finest five-piece cover bands. Blending classic favourites with unexpected gems, this alternative country and bluegrass group brings an eclectic set delivered in their own unmistakable style—guaranteed to get you moving (in a country kind of way, if that’s your thing)!

The Postmen formed in Tom’s Famous Basement one Friday evening, having just watched Tati’s Jour de Fete, & decided then & there to mix Woody Guthrie with The Pixies, Half man Half Biscuit with Arthur Askey, & favela inspired Sambas with council estate choruses. First class, top tunes, delivered straight from The Postmen’s venacular sorting office… la lute continue…

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.

The man Jerry Lee Lewis once likened to “that Cash kid, but good” has enjoyed a long and varied career. Jack Grace is that man: a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who’s been touring and recording for over 25 years. His duet with Norah Jones, “Bad Wind Blowing” was a standout tune on his last recording, Everything I Say Is A Lie, produced by Joan Jett and Steve Earle’s former guitarist Eric Ambel. He’s performed with a diverse collection of artists, like the aforementioned Lewis as well as Doc Watson, Fishbone, Junior Brown, The Meters and has even shared the bill with Merle Haggard.

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

The Ben Gunn Duo is a father-son blues band that blends gritty guitar, soulful harmonica & washboard.

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.

Mo Thomas and Graham Bushell are masters of finger picking guitar, mandolin and slide guitar on Mo's original 1931 steel National. They play a unique brand of blues roots music, plus Mo's own songs, which are in the story telling tradition.

Well known figures on the Southampton music scene for several decades, they have played festivals in the UK, and Mo also guested at the Robert Johnson Festival, Mississippi, USA.  They have also provided support for major musicians appearing locally.