With it being Christmas week it's just a quick one from me, Simon T, this week.

Out and about again last Friday and caught three different bands in three different venues. First stop was the Sefton Arms and caught some of Cold Turkey's set, excellent as per usual. Four great musicians, and a great varied set. Nuff said!

Next it was on to the Phoenix to catch a bit of Cargo. Great and very well respected band hailing from Warrington with a great selection of classic rock, with material from bands such as Pink Floyd, Wishbone Ash, Santana with a bit of Hendrix thrown in. Always a good listen.

Over at the Rendezvous Salander were doing their usual heavier end of rock thing and always do it well in their own inimitable style. Always fun to watch and listen too and as per usual it was all systems go and highly enjoyable.

Time once more for the gig guide.

Friday 26th December

The Rendezvous, Church Street, St Helens Town Centre - Pub Floyd (Featuring ex-members of In the Flesh UK)

Bull and Dog, Lea Green - Mr Swap's Christmas Jam night

The Junction Inn, News Lane, Rainford - open mic night presented by Tony Schofield

The Griffin, Earle Street, Earlestown - Kokopelli

The Sefton Arms, Baldwin street, St Helens Town Centre - Morroco

Saturday 27th December

Bird i'th hand, Prescot Road, St Helens - Chasing Crows

The Rendezvous, Church Street, St Helens Town Centre - Sixshot The Griffin,

Earle Street, Earlestown - Bad Horsie

The Junction Inn, News Lane, Rainford - Shakey Ground

The Roundabout, Duke street, St Helens Town Centre - Route One

The Phoenix, Canal Street, St Helens Town Centre - The Purple Tones

The Sefton Arms, Baldwin Street, St Helens Town Centre - The Central

Tuesday 30th December

The Junction Inn, News Lane, Rainford - Open mic night presented by Alex Bell.

As I said only a shorty for me this week as it's Christmas week. Have a great Christmas from me, Simon T and if you'd like a mention on the gig guide for next week email me at simon.trubshaw2014@gmail.com