Soundbites

The Volt

Last year was sensational for The Volt, featuring Sam Brookes(guitar and vocals), Domenico Bartolo (drums), Phoebe Phillips(bass) and Jack Kendrew (guitar).

The band won MTV's Get Seen Get Heard talent search and wererunners-up in the Live And Unsigned Award at the Vodafone Live MusicAwards.

Recognised as one of the hardest-working bands in the region TheVolt were named Bath's Band of 2008 in the new year's "People of theYear" edition of The Bath Chronicle.

Currently working with producer Chris Hughes, The Volt will behitting us with their first single soon.

Catch them when they play Moles tonight.

Support comes from Futures.

Admission costs pounds5.

LIVEWIRE

The highly acclaimed tribute to AC/DC, play Bath's Komediatomorrow.

Having developed a tremendous following, this six-man tribute toboth eras of AC/DC, are able to recreate the look and sound of theband's classic hard rock sounds.

The band bring the full size DC show to the fore, complete withthe cannons, the Hells Bell, the walkways and the backdrops and drapes.

Expect all the classics including Thunderstruck, Back In Black,Whole Lotta Rosie, Let There Be Rock, Highway To Hell, For ThoseAbout To Rock (We Salute You), and Hells Bells.

Tickets cost pounds14.

GORDON GILTRAP

Acclaimed guitarist Gordon Giltrap first came to prominence inthe 1960s. He has a blistering guitar style and is at his best whenperforming original compositions and folk blues.

He is one of this country's most innovative and excitingguitarists. Although he started out on the folk scene he quicklyachieved chart success with his song Heartsong that was used formany years as the theme tune to the BBC's Holiday Programme.

This concert represents a unique opportunity to hear him in theintimate atmosphere of one of the most intimate performance spacesin the area, The Rondo on Wednesday.

PEE WEE ELLIS

The legendary jazz star hosts a Valentine's Funky Love Dance atChapel Arts Centre, Lower Borough Walls on Saturday.

Pee Wee's band, in addition to rumoured special guests, willfeature vocalist Lizzie Deane, who has sung with a Boy George, MaceoParker, Carleen Anderson, as well as Sir Cliff Richard and TheStranglers.

Pee Wee, as most Bathonians will know, was musical director,arranger and saxophonist for both James Brown and Van Morrison inhis illustrious musical career.

Tickets cost pounds10 and can be purchased through the Moleswebsite, at the door on the night, or reserved by leaving a messageon 01225 421700.

THIRD BATH CIDER FESTIVAL

Bath's Pavilion plays tribute to the apple tomorrow and Saturdaywith more than 80 ciders on offer.

The Mangledwurzels will be providing the entertainment throughthe night.

The Mangledwurzels are a Scrumpy & Western tribute to Somerset'sfinest, celebrating the works of the Bard of Avonmouth - AdgeCutler and The Wurzels.

More than just a Wurzels tribute band, The Mangledwurzels playWurzels songs blended with self-penned titles and pop standards'mangled' in true Wurzels tradition.

Admission cost pounds7.

For more details visit www.mangled wurzels.co.uk

SUBSTATIC

Substatic, who play Spartacus Live at Moles on Sunday, are adiverse crew, who hail from Bristol.

Taking influence from the rich musical heritage on theirdoorstep, the band has developed a unique 21st century sound whichhas attracted attention from both Massive Attack and Reprazent.

In the past 12 months, they have built up a reputation across theUK, for their dynamic and energetic live shows.

They will be joined by The Anomalies, Moving Jane and James Flett

Admission costs pounds4.

For more details visit www.myspace.com/substatic