Hullabaloo at the Plough Inn, Stalisfield

Friday, October 7

Get your weekend going with a swing when Hullabaloo playing at a free gig at the Plough Inn. Made up of four super-talented musicians, Hullabaloo play a spell-binding range of jazz, swing and pop music. On their current song list there’s Let’s Twist Again, And I Love Her and Jive Talking amongst others. On the top of the North Downs near Charing, the pub is tucked away but well worth finding.

For details, visit theploughinnstalisfield.co.uk

10cc at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford

Monday, October 10

It’s been 40 years since the release of 10cc’s seminal album Sheet Music, and to celebrate the band are back on tour. Featuring original member Graham Gouldman, the first part of the show is dedicated to Sheet Music and includes hit single The Wall Street Shuffle. After the break the band roll out their best songs including the No.1 hit I’m Not In Love.

For more information, visit orchardtheatre.co.uk

New Old World at King’s Hall, Herne Bay (Oxjam event)

Friday, October 14

Upcoming Kent band New Old World will be performing as part of the Oxjam event in Herne Bay. The six-piece indie rock/folk rock group released their debut EP this year, Unattended Adolescence. Having played on BBC radio multiple times and at a range of venues and events including the Faversham Hop Festival, New Old World are certainly ones to watch. Headlining the Oxjam gig will be Herne bay band Witchdoctor. More details on the gig here

For more on the band, visit newoldworldofficial.wixsite.com

Itchy Teeth at the Lighthouse, Deal

Friday, October 21

Describing themselves as ‘an alternative band living in a car’, Itchy Teeth are a four-piece - from London. Having toured extensively in Germany, France and Italy already this year, the band are set to play a gig in Kent in October. With their quirky clothing and fun style, Itchy Teeth are to release their debut album this autumn.

For information, itchyteeth.co.uk

Dr Hook starring Dennis Locorriere

at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

Friday, November 11

Featuring the legendary voice of Dennis Locorriere, Dr Hook are back with their timeless classics from the 1970s and 1980s. Sylvia’s Mother, Better Love Next Time and When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Women we all get an airing. The band also play in Tunbridge Wells on Friday, October 7.

For further details, visit marlowetheatre.com

Goosebumps

at the Music Room, Maidstone

Friday, November 25

Catch Goosebumps at one of their last shows of the year. Playing pulsating hits from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Prince and James Brown, Goosebumps never fail to get the crowd going. The set is made up of retro swing, vintage jump blues, cool jazz, classic rock n roll with a dash of soul and funk thrown in for good measure. What's not to like?

For more information, visit pizzaexpresslive.com

Los Pacaminos at The Forum, Tonbridge Wells

Saturday, December 10

Dance the night away with Los Pacaminos! Perfect for the weekend, Los Pacaminos play a range of Tex-Mex classics. Featuring former 80s heart-throb Paul Young, the group got together in 1992, in London. Tracks such as La Bamba, Wooly Bully and sometimes even Speedy Gonzala are set lists favourites.

To find out more, visit www.twforum.co.uk

Bay City Rollers at the Lea Cliff Hall, Folkestone

Friday, November 4

Roll back to the 1970s with Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers, playing pop classics including Bye Bye Baby and Give A Little Love. During their heyday, the Scottish group sold 120 million records, had a huge teenage fanbase and more tartan trousers than in Rupert Bear's wardrobe. If you can remember hula hoops, flares and Dymo label makers - this is the show for you.

Jason Donovan at Margate Winter Gardens

Sunday, December 18

Following a sell-out spring tour, the former Neighbours star is back to round off his Ten Good Reasons and Greatest Hits tour. If you long for the days when Too Many Broken Hearts and Especially For You ruled the charts, this is the show for you. With only one date in Kent, tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

For more information, visit margatewintergardens.co.uk