Check out the gigs playing across the region this week, compiled by our music reporter Lisa Frascarelli...

Friday 20: The Kent, Kendal: Route 666; The High Cross Inn, Broughton-in-Furness: Messenger; Dickie Doodles, Kendal: Oysters; Burgundy's Wine Bar, Kendal: Johnny Thomson Duo.

Saturday 21: The Phoenix, Kendal: Audiology; The Fighting Cocks, Arnside: Push; Milnthorpe Institute: Sick 56; Dickie Doodles, Kendal: Tarzans Nuts; The Sun Hotel, Troutbeck Bridge: Pete Lashley.

Sunday 22: Bootleggers, Kendal: Catch 22; The Captain Nelson Tavern, Maryport: The Paul Rose Band; Charter Theatre, Preston: All Night Long; The Whitewater Hotel, Newby Bridge: Forest New Orleans Jazz Band.

Monday 23: The Wateredge, Ambleside: Jamie Green; Bootleggers, Kendal: Cacophony.

Tuesday 24: Dickie Doodles, Kendal: Gerry Gillard's Jam Night.

Wednesday 25: Dickie Doodles, Kendal: Tantrum.

Thursday 26: The Union Tavern, Kendal: The Nashville Angels; The Cock and Dolphin, Kendal: Pauline Pennel; Dickie Doodles, Kendal: Drive; Bootleggers, Kendal: Tin Pan Alley.

TO HAVE your gigs included FREE of charge in the Gig Guide, telephone Lisa Frascarelli on 01539-710179, or send a fax on 01539-720990, or drop a line to the Gig Guide, The Westmorland Gazette, 1 Wainwright's Yard, LA9 4DP, at least TWO WEEKS before the event, or you can e-mail your details to Lisa at lisa.frascarelli@kendal.newsquest.co.uk.