THERE are loads of great gigs happening again this week.

Tonight (Thursday) at Tank on Westfield Street, Paul Kappa makes his return and if you've not seen Paul before, either with the band or solo you're in for a treat as it's one of the best live shows around and well worth seeing. The show kicks off at 9.30pm and Paul is renowned for playing shows of three hours plus so no doubt it will be value for money once more.

It was nice to hear from Paul Griffiths of the Zoo Bar this week. Their live music program is kicking up a step on Friday, October 9 with the return of Jeramiah Ferrari. The band have played in St Helens a few times over the last couple of years and have gained many fans with their own brand of ska/reggae. No doubt it will be another busy night in the Zoo Bar and if you've never seen Jeramiah Ferrari, as with Monsieur Kappa, they are well worth checking out.

Speaking of which, check out this week's gig guide.

Thursday, October 1

The Lounge, Bridge Street town centre - The Mad Hatters open mic night 9pm

Tank, Westfield Street, town centre - Paul Kappa 9.30pm

Friday, October 2

The Griffin Inn, Earle Street, Earlstown - Wolf 9.45pm

The Sefton Arms, Baldwin Street, town centre -Tricast (formerly The Swifty's) open mic night 9pm

The Junction Inn, News Lane, Rainford - Open mic night hosted by tony Schofield 9pm

The Golden Lion, Church Road, Rainford village - The Jacky Bond Band 9pm

Saturday, October 3

The Cricketers Arms, Peter Street, town centre - The Jacky Bond Band 9pm

The Sefton Arms, Baldwin Street, town centre - The Pretty Pennies 9.30pm

The Junction Inn, News Lane, Rainford - The Others 9.30pm

The Red Lion, Robins Lane, Sutton - Tullamore 9.30pm

The Lounge, Bridge Street, town centre - Superfly 9.30pm

The Roundabout, Duke Street, town centre - Josa 9.30pm

Sunday, October 4

Tank, Westfield Street, town centre - Jenny Wilson 6.30pm

Tuesday, October 6

The Junction Inn, News lane , Rainford - open mic night 9pm

That's it for this week. As usual I'll be back next week with the gig guide and news of what’s happening around the live music scene of the St Helens borough. If you'd like a mention on the gig guide you can send me a message on the Glasstown Facebook music page or send an email to simon.trubshaw2014@gmail.com.

Keep supporting local live music "Live in Glasstown".

Simon Trubshaw