Imagine PJ Harvey meets The Pixies via X Ray Specs in a riff factory and you'll get something close to Harrow indie band Penny Dreadfuls.

Recently supported Lips on their EP launch in Twickenham and now facing a welcome return to The Crown and Treaty, Oxford Road, Uxbridge this Friday (July 10).

Bright singer Georgie Hurst has the right attitude and style that could lead this four-piece to the top. Counter melody and vocal harmonies from bassist Jack Lewis make interesting listening. Clever guitar riffs from Cameron Gallagher helped along by tight drums from Austin Young result in head nodding and shoe gazing.

There will be a support act but it is, as yet, unannounced. It's free entry to The Crown and Treaty before 10pm and just £5 after. The live music should start around 11pm.

If you're attending the Hayes Carnival this Saturday (July 11), you might want to check out The Napiers who are a three-piece local vocal and guitar group fronted by Hayes musician John Napier.

The Napiers (not John's choice of name incidentally) will be playing at the bandstand on Station Road as a part of an opening ceremony for a musical clock tower. The show starts at around 2.30pm.

Cover Bands

Friday July 10

Big Al and the Blistering Buicks @ Hayes Workingmens Club, Pump Lane, Hayes

The Muttz Knutts @ The Brook House, Kingshill Avenue, Hayes

Mister Sister @ The Crock of Gold, High Street, Ruislip

The Pistols (tribute) @ Tropic, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip

Saturday July 11

Undersound @ The Three Steps, High Street, Cowley

Broken Bones @ The Six Bells, Station Road, West Drayton

Dirty Soles @ The Angel, Uxbridge Road, Hayes

Blonde Moments @ Ye Olde Crowne, Station Approach, Hayes

Just Kiddin @ Hayes Workingmens Club, Pump Lane, Hayes

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

The Looters @ The Crock of Gold, High Street, Ruislip

Buccaneer @ Royal British Legion, High Street, Ruislip

Open Mic/Jam Sessions

4pm First Sunday of each month @ The Blues Bar, 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

8:30pm Thursdays @ The Three Steps, High Street, Cowley

9pm Thursdays @ The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip