Bands playing near you

l RAWKAS, billing themselves as “one of the best rock cover bands in the Norfolk/Suffolk area”, are playing at the Lord Nelson, Gorleston, tomorrow. They start at 9.30pm and entry is free. They will be playing covers by the likes of Guns and Roses, Thin Lizzy, Kings of Leon and many more. For more information go to www.rawkas. cjb.net or contact Phil on 07799 561113.

l MAXWELL and Murphy guitar duo are playing at the pub in the Golfers, Great Yarmouth tonight, at 9pm until late. They play a wide range of cover songs by the likes of Oasis, The Kings of Leon, U2, Bon Jovi, Eagles, Snow Patrol, Pink Floyd and Stereophonics. The duo consists of Andy Maxwell on vocals/guitar and Phil Murphy on electric and acoustic guitar. Check out www.myspace.com/maxwellandmurphyduo For more information, contact Phil on 07799 561113.

l OUT of the Ashes perform a mix of 1960s rock ‘n’ roll/country at Norwich Working Men’s Club, St Gregorys Alley, tomorrow at 8.30pm.

Another date for the diary is Saturday February 12, 8.30pm – a Valentine Special “Soft and Slo with some Rock ‘n’ Ro” at the White Hart, Hopton, for a three-course meal with music and dancing �15.95 – bookings now being taken from Claire at the White Hart 01502 730321.

l CLASSIC rock band Stealer play their first full gig of 2011 at O’Grady’s in Howard Street, Great Yarmouth tomorrow at 9pm.

The band has a busy year ahead including hosting their annual charity music day at The Dock Tavern on Sunday, July 24. More details of the day, which supports two local charities, will follow soon.

Covering bands include Whitesnake, Deep Purple, The Who and Led Zeppelin.

Follow the band and the charity day on Facebook by searching for “Friends of Stealer”.