Derbyshire gigs: Bands bid for competition title, artists back pub fundraiser in aid of cafe's fire-hit garden, rock legends Hayseed Dixie play live in a cave
Musicians are tuning up for a Battle of the Bands final in Chesterfield. Big-hearted artists are supporting a fundraiser in Clay Cross to aid the restoration of a cafe garden after a fire. Rockgrass legends Hayseed Dixie are heading for a live show in a cave in Castleton and the frontman of I Am Kloot takes to the stage at Matlock Bath.
August 14
Foreigner UK, Toto UK, The War of the Worlds and John Miles Music, Real Time Live, Chesterfield.
Alter Ego, The Rutland Arms, Chesterfield.
Loretto Mercurio, The Neptune Beer Emporium, Chesterfield.
The Spire Cowboy, The Glassworks, Chesterfield.
Lewis Goddard (tribute to Elvis Presley), White Hart, North Wingfield.
Hayseed Dixie, Peak Cavern, Castleton.
Dog House, The Square & Compass, Darley Dale.
Adam Foreman, The Fishpond, Matlock Bath.
Mac Star, The Boat Inn, Cromford.
Verbal Warning, The Latch Lifter, Ilkeston (outdoor show).
Bridget St John, Katie Spencer, Alstonefield Village Hall.
The Incredible Skank Brothers, The White Horse, Derby.
SkaFusion, The Needles pub, Alvaston, Derby.
August 15
Jones & Junior, Victoria Club, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield.
Dfacto, Hasland Club.
Brude, The Butchers Arms, Brimington.
Copper Dog Band, The Shinnon, North Wingfield.
Take The Seven and Atomic play at Rock the Carnival, Recreation Ground, Barlow (ticket admission).
Damian Balthazar, Grassmoor WMC.
John Bramwell from I Am Kloot, The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath.
Ska-Fusion, The Dog House, Alfreton.
The LUMPS, George Hotel, Youlgrave.
Georgie, Hop In micro pub, Pinxton.
Matt Shaw (tribute to Meat Loaf), Cowshed Cafe, Beltonvale Farm, Miller's Dale.
Paul Langley (tribute to Gerry Cinnamon and Oasis), The Royal Oak, TIbshelf.
Shackled, The Latch Lifter, Ilkeston.
Andy Quinn (tribute to Elvis), The Empire Club, Heanor.
Murder of Crows, The Stumble Inn, Long Eaton.
The Rock of Ages Experience, The Hairy Dog, Derby.
Trace, The Needles pub, Alvaston, Derby.
ContraBanned, Coach and Horses, Draycott.
August 16
Yolande (1pm), Ronnie R (2pm), Mandi G Force (3pm), Mr And Me (4pm), Fire Away (5pm) play community fundraiser for Lydia's, The Nags Head, CLay Cross.
Eyelid, Cherry Stone, Flying Rats, Fluoxetine, Bury the Saints, Sinner Sermons, Mood Hoover, Zebedees compete in Battle of the Bands final, Real Time Live, Chesterfield, 3pm start.
Ben Mark Smith plays Grassmoor by the Sea event, Barnes Park, Grassmoor, running from 12 noon to 4pm.
Hannah and Jon host open mic, The Neptune Beer Emporium, Chesterfield, 4.30pm start.
Richie Richie, Three Horseshoes, Brimington, 5pm start.
Santa Carla Vampire Hunters, Market Cask, Heanor, 5pm start.
Magenta Apricots, The Dog House, Alfreton, 5.30pm start.
Starscreen, The Latch Lifter, Ilkeston, 3.50pm start.
Jon & Mike sing at Armisteads fourth anniversary bash, Armisteads, Chesterfield, from 6pm.
Jessica Kate, Junction Bar, Chesterfield.
Emily And The Era's, Victoria Club, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield.
Racketshed, The Groovers Arms, Ripley.
Rock Buffet, The Smithfield, Derby.
Open mic with MM, The Fishpond, Matlock Bath.
August 19
Rodina and Joe Tatton Trio, Old Club House, Buxton.