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.

The Jonah Band are a five-piece covers band with blues and old time rock-n-roll 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. 

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.

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.

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!

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

Natalie Fisk & James Carey playing originals & diverse covers!

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

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).

Blues, Soul and Rock'n'Roll!

"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.

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

An afternoon filled with jazzy guitar from the incredible Jon Walsh.

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!

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.

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!

Platform Tavern Fundraiser at the Brook! Tickets on sale now.

Line-Up: Alice Armstrong, Platform Posse, Tannersbrook, Derrek Clapton & The Dynnamo's, Milly Thimaras, Jon Amor Trio, Leonardo Giuliani

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!

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.

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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…

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

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.

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!

A band from the rock side of the South, playing classic songs of old Americana and Country!