Happy New Year folks. If you want to overindulge your senses in a bevy of sound without travelling too far this Friday January 8, then the Crown and Treaty pub on Oxford Road, Uxbridge is the place to be.

It's free entry before 10pm and just £5 after and for that paltry sum you can wallow in wonderment at the mixed bag of sonic vibrations emitting from Bird Brain Mafia, Made In Paradise and The Lodgers.

Bird Brain Mafia are a West Drayton and Uxbridge based bunch of lads whose special blend of thrashing, prog-punk is just what the doctor ordered if you're feeling like 2016 needs a wake up call.

Loud and proud with feet on the ground they shout and growl witty lyrics and fire gritty guitar riffs at you like it's 1976 all over again. Never a dull moment with BBM.

Made In Paradise were made in London and are a five piece band of acoustic pop rockers. New to the local scene yet have an impressive repertoire of self written catchy gems that show well nurtured talent. Made In Paradise command respect and deserve your support.

The Lodgers are a London sounding acoustic based foursome of melodic indie music makers.

Cross Supergrass with Suede via late 60s Bowie and you'll have a slight inkling as what The Lodgers are about. Catchy and profound. Harmonic and distorted. Easy on the ear yet inspirationally uplifting.

You're in for a good night. Spread the word.

Be sure to tune into my interactive HayesFM radio show every Tuesday at 9pm to hear live and original performers. PLUS more local live music news. You can find HayesFM on 91.8FM in London or GLOBAL online .

Cover Bands

Friday January 8

The Berries @ Hayes Workingmens Club, Pump Lane, Hayes

Large Portion @ The General Eliott, St Johns Road, Uxbridge

The Fantastic Elastic Band @ The Brook House, Kingshill Avenue, Hayes

The Rollin' Stoned (Tribute) @ Tropic, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip

Somethin' Else @ The Crock of Gold, High Street, Ruislip

Trident Waters, @ The Black Horse, High Road, Eastcote

Saturday January 9

MOT @ The Three Steps, High Street, Cowley

The Power of Soul, @ The General Eliott, St Johns Road, Uxbridge

Open Mic/Jam Sessions

4pm First Sunday of each month @ The Blues Bar, Station Road, West Drayton (Starting January 31)

8:30pm Last Sunday of each month @ The Six Bells, Station Road, West Drayton

8pm Tuesdays @ The Old Crown, Station Road, Hayes Town

8:30pm Wednesday @ The General Eliott, St Johns Road, Uxbridge

6.30pm Thursdays @ Harris And Hoole Coffee Shop, opposite Uxbridge Station