TUNE in with Frequency and friends at The Elizabethan in Westward Ho! on Friday for a charity gig raising money for the Children’s Hospice South West.

Alongside the lively local band who play their own material plus crowd pleasers from bands such as Kings of Leon and the Stereophonics - will be the James Gang plus DJ Wendy May.

The former will mosey back to the lawless 80s as they cover classic tracks from the likes of The Clash, The Cure and The B52s, as well as a few newer ones. The gig is from 8pm and for tickets and information, contact Phil Saunders on 07967 021307 or email philwsaunders@hotmail.com. Or turn up on the night!

Still at the Elizabethan, on Tuesday Oceanview Country Music Club is hosting musicians Arizona Flame from 8.30pm.

In Northam on Saturday AJ and the Underdogs will be hitting the stage at the Golden Lion, with plenty of great covers from the decades.

In Bideford the ongoing saga of Basil’s Blues Band continues as the polished players take to the stage at the Joiners Arms on Saturday night.

There’s a new venue on the books for Sod ‘em and Sing Karaoke on Wednesday as he sets up shop at The Qube (formerly Revolutions) from 9pm-1am. This is a weekly fixture from now on. Then tomorrow catch SSK at Quigley’s as normal and again in town on Sunday at the Heavitree Arms.

Bunsen burners at the ready as John Otway returns to the Palladium Club by popular demand on Friday from 8pm. This eccentric icon of the punk scene hit the charts in more recent years with a ditty written to help his daughter pass her chemistry exam! Tickets £8 from (01237) 478860, or check out www.palladiumclub.co.uk and www.johnotway.com.

There’s jam night at the club on Tuesday and an early call for Wednesday of next week (June 10) when signed band Spread the Venom, on national tour, drop in alongside local Goth band Vamprouss.

The Tavern-in-the-Port, Bideford, hosts another first Thursday of the month LBGT night tomorrow from 7pm until 1am.

In Torrington, the Plough Arts Centre has live music on Friday as The New Machine plays Pink Floyd, a show of classics performed with passion, creativity and energy. The seven-piece play a two-and-a-half hour set with fantastic lighting, multi-media projections, and hi-fi stereo sound. Dedicated to Richard Wright 1943-2008.

On Saturday one half of the legendary Gallagher & Lyle will be on hand. Benny Gallagher in Concert will offer an intimate evening of songs and stories - he has written more great songs than seems really fair and remains one of the best players on the circuit.

He is supported by Rebecca Worthley, an elegant, mesmerising performer. For tickets and info on both shows, call (01805) 624624.

Singer, guitarist, philosopher and all-rounder Peter Kirk will be playing at the Wayfarer, Instow, on Friday. On Saturday you can catch him again at the Ring O’ Bells in Landkey.

On Saturday the Rising Sun at Newport in Barnstaple hosts Flyte, a lively rock, soul and surf band with all the trimmings.

On Friday in Pilton the Blue Zoots will be joined by special guests Ellie Campbell plus Country Roads at the Reform Inn.

On Monday, Sherry’s Tavern in Barnstaple welcomes back Sod ‘em and Sing Karaoke for another night.

On Sunday, Musical Youth, a popular North Devon Festival event is being hosted at the Aggi in Braunton, with live music and stand up comedy from 2pm onwards. Expect a top afternoon and evening, with performances from Hailing Star, Deluded, Harry House Ago, Cosmic Raygun, Ellie Campbell, the Confused and Georgia May.

DJ Benny Joy is spinning the decks at the White Lion on Friday and on Saturday the venue features The Treefrogs, an original band with their own sound building a good following in the South West. On Sunday Amy Newton hosts her popular Open Mic Night.

The Thatch at Croyde continues with its returned Sunday Open Mic Night from 9pm.

On Wednesday the Jube at Woolacombe features The Ratters from 9.15pm.

Then on Friday there’s live music at the Red Barn at Woolacombe has live music on Friday with Deluded.

And of course don’t miss Festival Open Mike Night tomorrow at Cook Island, Mullacott Cross, as The Average Blues Band are joined by guests Pete Newell and Roger Beamer, then the evening moves on to special guests Sonic Fusion, Ellie Campbell and Millie Taylor. Revival, Dave Smith, Johnny Button, Leigh Wigg, Country Roads and more will also be at the venue from 7.30pm. Check out www.redshoesmusic.com.

On Saturday Helen Dennis will be singing at Stowford Barton near Berry Down.

The Pier Tavern in Ilfracombe gets ready for a bit more dancing on the tables this Saturday as The Elements return for another lively gig.

Zamba will be taking their reggae inspired vocals to the Hunters Inn at Heddon Valley near Parracombe on Sunday for a chill afternoon gig from 2pm.