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With Grim Tales and Fisti Kuffs From the Smugglers Dens of Suffolk Towns & Villages they came, and East Town Pirates started cutting their teeth in the bars & dives of Ye Olde Ipswich Towne. The Pirates have since been sharpening their hooks with raids on festivals & Taverns all across the UK for many years now. With 3 album releases under their Tricorn hats, they come armed to the teeth with ...

Sharp Class are a British power trio whose music fuses the DNA of punk, power-pop, Brit-pop, and rock ‘n’ roll. With two albums under their belts, the trio are blazing a trail of catchy, power-pop-laden songs. Tickets: £15 Adv./ £18 on the door Doors: 19:30

Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day. Backing up Ian Dury's poetic lyrics, this is the band that brought you 'Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick', 'What A Waste', 'Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 3)', and 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll', among many others. Rarely o...

@ The B Side Nothing beats the sound of vinyl! Join us for a laid back evening at The B Side with our wonderful vinyl DJs Andrew Stringer, Natureboy and special guests. Chillout, reggae, hip-hop, funk, soul, disco, house, rock, pop, 80’s, 90’s & old skool bangers... FREE ENTRY from 6:30pm Music from 7:30-11:30pm

Suffolk-born singer-songwriter Ady Johnson’s music blends folk and Americana with blues, rock and indie influences, all rooted in classic British songwriting. His expressive, soulful vocals are complemented by accomplished, dynamic guitar playing, shaped by his background in classical guitar and characterised by intricate fingerpicking. Acclaimed releases include Tell the Worry Dolls and Lond...

Live at The B Side The JPC has teamed up with Suffolk Sound Unsigned to bring a range of gigs at The B Side over 2026. Join us for the next of our line up with Frankie Freeman and Oli Bruce! Frankie Freeman is a 19-year-old acoustic indie-pop singer-songwriter from Suffolk, currently studying songwriting at Leeds Conservatoire. Frankie's relatable lyrics and honest storytelling resonate stro...

Common Ground presents... “Number 17 Friar Street was a modest two storey house of Georgian construction in a lonely corner of a forgotten market town in Norfolk. The house became unexpectedly available at short notice and seemed the perfect location for me to complete a volume of short stories, woefully overdue, to be ready for publication by Christmas. Surely nothing here would distract, dist...

Prince Fatty delivers characterful takes on old-school reggae, soul and Latin grooves. He is based in London and loves to work with people all over the world. Fatty is the creation of music producer and engineer Michael Pelanconi - the artist name a nod to that giant of Jamaican sound King Tubby. As fearsome a drummer as he is an MC, Horseman has worked with musicians and producers Tippa Irie, ...

Box Seat Records presents... Fronted by powerhouse singer-guitarist Neil Murdoch, anchored by groove-master Luke Weston (bass, backing vocals), and driven by the explosive Nick Sharman on drums, this trio is igniting a new era of arena-ready blues-rock. Blue Nation fuse the swagger of classic British rock, Beatles, Cream, Zeppelin, with the modern fire of Rival Sons and Vintage Trouble. The ...

‘A Selective Agency Presentation’ An Evening with Chris & Tony Griffiths from The Real People Acoustic The Real People were formed by Tony and Chris Griffiths in 1988. Signed to CBS in Dec 1989 they released their eponymously named debut album including the singles Window Pane, Open Up Your Mind and The Truth in 1991. The Real People continued writing and touring for the next few years r...

Doors: 19:30/18:30 VIP Tickets: £15 Adv./ £18 On the door Extra VIP Performance at 18:30: £25 including a special acoustic session + Meet & Greet in addition to standard show entry Heralding from the North East of England, Juliet’s Not Dead (JND) are an adrenaline fuelled, modern hard rock band, driven by the sole intention of thrilling their audiences at each and every show. The band paired...

Sometimes it's easy to miss that some of the best emerging talent is right here on your doorstep. Emerge is our local band night which gives you the opportunity to discover and enjoy up-and-coming music from your area! Line up: IF NOT NOW CRYPTID HIVE ETERNAL KARMA BLACK RIVER RENEGADE Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £5 Adv./£8 OTD (Members go free)

Man The Lifeboats began life in a shanty-punk folk mosh pit in 2016. Skinny Lister and Holy Moly & the Crackers were the two bands that lit the fire and blew the roof of the Garage that night. Fast forward 8 years and 100 gigs and counting and Man The Lifeboats are ploughing their full-throttle folked-up furrow on the festival circuit, winning over audiences at Moseley, Purbeck, Warwick, Swanag...

@ The B Side The JPC Funk and Soul Shack is back... Let's dance, groove and get your funk on! Simon and Bobby will be on the decks from 7:30 to 11:30 for a night of soulful tunes, funky rhythms, disco floor fillers and a splash of Latin and Reggae in the mix. Free Entry, limited capacity so booking your spot is advised.. We look forward to seeing you all there! Free entry from 6:30pm Music ...

With Archy & The Astronauts Hailing from the fine city of Norwich, Youth Killed It has been making their mark on the UK music scene with their blend of infectious riffs, sharp wit, and undeniable charisma. Their energetic live performances stand out on any bill, featuring infectious charisma and a party atmosphere that has earned them spots supporting The Reytons at Wembley OVO and prestigious ...

Merseyside hero Ian Prowse is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and frontman of Amsterdam and previously the frontman of indie cult band Pele. Raised on protest songs, influenced by the Celtic sounds that make Liverpool so unique, and inspired by the song writing craftsmanship of Paul Weller, Mike Scott, Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello, Ian’s 30-year song writing career and 100% committed live...

One of the most unique and enjoyable live dub acts on the planet, their use of dynamic onstage dub mixing whilst performing alongside acoustic instruments and exceptional vocalists, make Zion Train one of a kind. Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £17 Adv./£20 on the door

Madrid-based Track Dogs are two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, whose artistic name derives from the dark subterranean world of New York’s subway system – but there’s nothing dark about their music. Favourites on the live music scene, with stellar performances at Costa Folk, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, New Forest Festival and Glastonbury, their distinctive style is a dramatic and joyous ...

Ten years after their inception, THE CELTIC SOCIAL CLUB are still thriving upon their traditional heritage, but also widening their influences to the richness of other genres and cultures. THE CELTIC SOCIAL CLUB have been pursuing a fascinating journey in the modernization of traditional tunes from Brittany, Ireland, Scotland and Asturia, to make a few. On their third LP, the band have never...

Acclaimed guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Chantel McGregor, known for her dynamic live performances and genre-defying sound, Chantel continues to captivate audiences with her innovative approach to the progressive-rock and singer-songwriter genres, earning her a devoted and growing fan base. The female guitar prodigy who defied industry norms, continues to captivate audiences across the U...

It’s been a long and eventful road for Godsticks since emerging onto the progressive rock scene in 2009. Metal Hammer Magazine called them “the U.K’s most idiosyncratic rock band” and when the “genre redefining” prog metal masterpiece that was ‘Emergence’ was released in 2015, it garnered them new fans from all over the world and ultimately led to them being signed to Kscope. Soon followed ‘Fac...

Jericho Entertainment presents... Throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots and head on down to the Hoedown Showdown!! With country music, lip syncs, and prizes to be won, join us for a great country themed night, promoted by the successful "Big Night Out" events. Doors: 19:15 Tickets: £16.50

Critically acclaimed blues-rock duo, When Rivers Meet, are coming to the JPC for the second time this December for The Backbone Tour! The last five years have brought both public and critical acclaim. They were named 'Band Of The Year' for three consecutive years, earning them a spot in the UK Blues Hall of Fame, and the title of 'Best New Band' from the UK's largest rock radio station. Doors:...

30 years since the release of the Spiders album, Space have been in the studio putting the final touches to the bands latest album titled "Ten Neurotic Fairytales" with a release date scheduled for September 2026. The album is a return to the classic sound of Space as heard on Radio 1, Virgin Radio and the legendary Top of the Pops, TFI and the Big Breakfast. The artwork for the album and to...

by Pat Whymark Fear in the Funhouse. Terror in the Tunnel of Love, Shivers in the Shooting Gallery. On the trail of stolen artifacts, Brown faces a motley crew of churls and showgirls, led by Mozzarelli, the big cheese. For those who fancy a bonkers, surreal & hilarious alternative to panto, book now for Common Ground Theatre Company's ever-popular Xmas spoof! A haul of recently unearthe...

The Dirt Road Band are Steve Walwyn, guitar and vocals, Horace Panter, bass, and Ted Duggan, drums. They play hard, punchy blues-rock music that makes your heart beat faster. Let’s dig deeper… Walwyn has played guitar for a living for the past 45 years, 32 of those as a member of Dr Feelgood. Panter was a founding member of The Specials. He’s been doing this a while too, as has Duggan who has e...

Don Letts’ reputation has been firmly established in both the film and music world by a substantial body of work from the late 70's through the 80's, 90’s and well into the millennium. His work has been exhibited in The Kitchen N.Y.C, The Institute of Contemporary Art, The N.F.T in London and was honored at Brooklyn’s BAM festival and The Milan Film festival. In March 2003 he won a Grammy for his...

Those cheeky party starting Yorkshire Banjo Folk Rockers ‘Shanghai Treason’ will have you hopping around, spilling your pint and smiling from ear to ear. It’s politically charged, good time, beer drinking music that’s perfect for big tops and festival fields! Shanghai Treason have extensively toured the UK supporting the likes of Ferocious Dog, Stiff Little Fingers, Buzzcocks, Skinny Lister, Ha...

Planet Rock Presents Cam Cole In Spring 2027, Cam Cole is coming to UK cities and rooms and he hasn‘t played yet — out of the usual circuit because rock 'n' roll shouldn't require a train ticket. Cam has never done things the easy way. He built his name the hard way — one street corner at a time — busking in Camden Town until the crowds got too big for the pavement. Since then he has gone fr...

Will Wilde has taken the harmonica way beyond its traditional blues roots since he first emerged on the music scene in 2010. Wilde’s hard-edged harmonica steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson. "I’m always looking to make new sounds with the harmonica, pushing its boundaries, trying to change p...

With KATIE & THE BAD SIGN With his new album Nothing Left Behind, released on 06 February 2026 via Jazzhaus Records, Danny Bryant opens the most personal chapter of his career to date. The British guitarist and singer-songwriter — a fixture of the European blues-rock scene for more than twenty years — presents a record that marks both a fresh start and a natural progression, musically as much a...

+ support. The queens of banjopunk, these three Swedish sisters are back! Baskery play a combination of classic ‘roots music and Americana’ with a twist of rule breaking punk turn this much loved style of music on it’s head. Their sound oozes style and playfulness and has helped them accrue a number of plaudits and accolades. Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £21 Adv./£24 on the door