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Earning an impressive live reputation on the vibrant and competitive Oxford music scene, Black Hats are Ian Budd (Bass & Vocals), Nick Breakspear (Guitar & Vocals) and Mark Franklin (Drums & Vocals). ​ Their debut EP, Austerity for the Hoi Polloi (produced by Sam Williams – Plan B, Supergrass), garnered praise online from sites such as Muzu.tv, Stereoboard and Red Hot Velvet and received acclaim in local press such as the Oxford Mail and Ocelot Magazine. Follow-up singles ‘Button Down…

They’ve been around since the time of The Beatles, so perhaps that is what makes this incredibly experience trio of gentlemen brave enough to perform renditions of the most unlikely tunes…!! As well as classic pop songs by the likes of Bowie, Stevie Wonder etc. There are also surprises like R.E.M., Maroon 5 …. and even JESSIE J…! Doors open at 8.30pm and the band take the stage around 9.30pm. Gig is followed by AfterShow ClubNight to 2am.

Guitar based Oxford covers band born from the ashes of numerous projects and a Slade tour. Kassetika are guaranteed to have you singing and dancing along.

Classic Heavy Rock covers spanning the last 40 years played exactly as they should be, LOUD!

We’re delighted to announce a one-off That Pedal Show Live event with special guest Joey Landreth!  You can expect an immersive experience packed with plenty of great music and gear talk. Joey will perform on his own and also with That Pedal Show Band – it’s part gig, part clinic (see below), part great night with your mates: what could be better? For more on Joey, go here: http://www.joeylandreth.com/ For more on That Pedal Show, go here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatPedalShow There are two parts…

ChangesTwoBowie, the UK’s most authentic Bowie tribute band fronted by ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ finalist Tony Perry, perform hits and Bowie favourites from across David’s entire 50 year discography. From Space Oddity to Blackstar and all Station to Stations in between, ChangesTwoBowie offer you the Bowie night of your life. Life on Mars?, Ashes to Ashes, Space Oddity, Ziggy Stardust, Young Americans, Suffragette City, Under Pressure, Moonage Daydream, The Jean Genie, Lazarus, Stay, Heroes and many more, all performed to…

Conical Monocles, DV8, Crimson Tusk, Late Night Concentrate and Ollie Wilson: Live & Untethered! A fantastic night of music in support of Helen & Douglas house. Tickets £7 in advance or £10 on the door. For advanced tickets, please contact: facebook.com/charityrocks316

Without doubt one of the most popular bands to play at LIL’S… and with very good reason. Bon Giovi absolutely ROCK…! Bringing all the sound and spectacle of a Bon Jovi stadium concert to the Club. Buy tickets early as they always sell-out.

The best Rock / Pop covers  of the 90’s/ 00’s

Inner Edge – 7.15pm Whale – 8pm Lake Acacia – 8.45pm Lovelace – 9.30pm Curfew – 10.40pm

“It’s always good to see a new band in town that defy almost all critical attempts to pin them down. Quartermelon’s singer’s falsetto heads all over the shop and comes with plenty of lyrical dexterity, while the band aren’t afraid to take their shoegazy spangle into soul and funk. Their finale could be a previously unimagined meeting point between Foals and Flowered Up. while their set highlight heads off into Blue Aeroplanes and even New Fast Automatic Daffodils territory” –…

Join the fabulous House Band for an afternoon/evening of jamming the BLUES every last Sunday of every month…! Bring your instrument and sit in for a few numbers, or just grab a drink, sit back and relax. Fantastic atmosphere and great music. Free Entry from 3pm

GREEN HAZE are the ultimate tribute to one of the best rock bands the world has ever seen – Green Day. Being inducted into the Rock’n’Roll hall of fame in their first year of eligibility, joining just a handful of bands to ever do so – Green Day have forever cemented themselves as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Touring the length and breadth of the UK, Green Haze have rapidly become the UK’s most in-demand and…

Dog of two Head have always prided themselves on playing the old quo!! Covering the songs from 1970-1977 (The Frantic Four Years) Do2H have recently reformed with only Rick Abbs as (Francis Rossi) and Terry Abbs as (John Coghlan) as the original members. New members Steve Newell as (Alan Lancaster) and Matt Stopgate as (Rick Parfitt) and this line up is tighter and bigger than ever. The band has had TV and radio exposure in its time and also received…

CODA are a superb, four-piece tribute to the greatest rock band ever. All four members are passionate about the music of Led Zeppelin and have the ability, flair and musicality to faithfully reproduce the power, magic and excitement of a typical Led Zeppelin concert. The four members of the band are all very experienced musicians, having played in many tribute bands nationally and internationally, as well as top function bands / rock bands and covers bands in London and beyond.…

Oxforshire’s finest rock covers band Don’t miss their first show at Lil’s this year!