Waterfront Oban

WHAT'S ON MAY 2009?

noreply@blogger.com (The Waterfront) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:42:00 +0000

Friday 1st May 2009 - "FRAMED" - A local rock band. The perfect way to start off you're bank holiday weekend, eating, drinking and rocking at the Waterfront!

Saturday 2nd May 2009 - "THE ZODIACS" - This should be the highlight of you're bank holiday weekend! Local 'celebs' The Zodiacs perform thier groovy mix of old and new blues covers. If you haven't seen them yet - don't miss out. Pop down and twist the night away!

Friday 22nd May 2009 - "TOO FAR NORTH"- This band played a few times last year, the boys are back in town - again!! There promises to be a few bodies on the dance floor and everyone will be singing along - thier line up is always packed with covers we all know!!
If you haven't heard of them yet check them out on www.toofarnorth.co.uk, There's more too them than you might think!

Friday 29th May 2009 - "FRAMED" - If you liked them last time here is you're chance to catch them again. If you missed them last time don't make the same mistake this month! See you there!

Saturday 30th May - "THE ZODIACS" - This lot don't need any more introducing than that! Come along for a night of twisting & boogying. You might even burn off a few of the calories from you're meal at the Waterfront Restaurant!!!!

WHAT'S ON APRIL 2009?

noreply@blogger.com (The Waterfront) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:46:00 +0000

We are getting geared up for another busy season here at the Waterfont and have loads of acts to keep you going over the next few months. We look forward to seeing all you regular Waterfront music lovers and hopefully lots of new faces. We have a mixture of old favourites and new acts to come. Watch this space for updates on what's happening over the summer. Don't forget to check out the new menu's in the Bar and Restaurant, have a slap up dinner before you hit the dance floor!

Friday April 9th 2009 - "THE ASSASENACHS" - This duo describe them selves as "folk with attitude" and we tend to agree! The do a mixture of melodic and funky folk covers. Ask if they know your favourite, you never know........

Saturday April 10th - "THE ZODIACS"- The first time Jim and his band have played at the Waterfront as The Zodiacs is not to be missed. Thier mixture of blues and rock covers never fails to get the crown twisting on the dance floor till closing. One of our favourires.

Thursday 16th April - "OPEN MIC NIGHT" - We absolutely love the Open Mic Nights at the Waterfront! Folk come from far and wide to take the mic and do thier thang. Whether you play the guitar, violin, keyboard or comb bring along your gear and show us what your made of! Contact the Waterfront Bar for deatails - over 18's only.

bebo.com/openmicnights

Friday 24th April - "TIM O'CONNER"- Tim is a new act to the Waterfront. He is coming all the way from the big smoke to entertain Oban with some thumping rock covers. Come along and support him, it's promising to be a great night!

Happy New Year From The Waterfront!

noreply@blogger.com (The Waterfront) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:11:00 +0000

JANUARY

The Waterfront would like to take this opportunity to thank all customers and suppliers for their support this last year and we hope to see yous all again in the new year!

Thank you.

WHATS ON THIS FEBRUARY @ THE WATERFRONT

5Th February - Open Mic Night!! - Come down and join us for a singalong, or even better come and sing us a song @ the waterfronts fantastic open mic night, bringing you the up and coming bands and artists from the local area.

14Th February - Masked ball!! - Ladies and Gentlemen, the waterfronts very own masked ball will prove to be a night not to be missed this valentines night! Whether your spending it with that special someone, or your free and single, the waterfront offers a night for all to enjoy! With free bubbly on arrival for masked ballers, other drinks offers and prizes for best maskers!
Check out Occasions on combie street for your masks!

noreply@blogger.com (The Waterfront) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:19:00 +0000

Whats on @ the Waterfront Bar October 2008!

Sat 11th Oct

TOO FAR NORTH - The eighth annual Highlands tour (continued!) The boys are back in town! Come and see Too Far North for a night to remember, very entertaining, with a night of covers we all know and love and to dance the night away! Check them out @ www.toofarnorth.co.uk

Thur 16th Oct

OPEN MIC NIGHT's 2ND BIRTHDAY!! - An absolute must do, so put it in your diary, as open mic night invites you to its birthday bash! With live entertainment from all the fantastic bands involved with open mic night. But wait, there's more! We ask everyone to come dressed as their favourite musician! There's a prize for best costume, we are also having a raffle for charity and a whole new twist for the acts playing, its battle of the bands! And YOU decide. Starts @ 9pm.
www.bebo.com/openmicnights Call the Waterfront Bar for more details.

Sat 18th Oct

ALAN MCKIM - A self styled singer/song writer from paisley. He plays a fantastic acoustic set that brings you back for more! He plays a lot of his own music as well as some covers, and is a signed artist. We love him! MUST SEE
Check him out @ www.alanmckim.com

Fri 24th Oct

JUMP JIVE BOOGIE BAND - The fantastic boogie band are here to get you jumping and jiving all night long! Local talent for you to see as all members are based in Oban, a band that have something for everyone. A fantastic night out!

Fri 31st Oct

Halloween Ball - With D.J Stevo! Join us for Halloween, if you dare! At the Waterfront's Haunted House. Prizes for best dressed. A spooktastic night!
But Beware.......................

noreply@blogger.com (The Waterfront) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:47:00 +0000

Whats on @ the Waterfront Bar September 2008!

Thur 4th Sep

OPEN MIC NIGHT - Our Open Mic Nights are open to any musicians who want to come along and take the mic! They are on once a month so look out for future dates. They have been running for the last 2 years and are as popular as ever, a fantastic night out! Contact the Waterfront Bar for more details.

Fri 5th Sep

THE SIMPLE TOUCH - 5 member band from Edinburgh, Rock/Folk Rock, are playing at the Waterfront Bar as part of their Rockin' Scotland Tour 08! @ www.myspace.com/thesimpletouch you can find songs and downloads to listen to, so go and check them out.

Sat 13th Sep

ALAN MCKIM - This self styled singer songwriter Alan is from Paisley and is playing his second date at the Waterfront Bar. We liked him so much we booked a further 3 dates so look out for these dates coming soon! (Acoustic)
www.alanmckim.com

Thur 25th Sep

ESTHER O CONNOR - A Scottish singer/songwriter with a easy listening style, is returning for her last date at the waterfront bar this season. so pop down and give her a listen!
www.estheroconnor.com

Fri 26th Sep

JUMP JIVE BOOGIE BAND - And again the JJBB are blessing us with their musical talents! An absolute must see, so if you haven't managed to make it to one of their gigs yet, here's another opportunity for you!

Hope to see you ths September!

What's on @ the Waterfront Bar August 2008

noreply@blogger.com (The Waterfront) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:13:00 +0000

Friday 1st Aug

JUMP JIVE BOOGIE BAND - The Junp Jive Boogie Band are based in Oban and feature many well known musicians and vocalists form the town, including spontaneous guest appearences which brings something different to the band every time. The jump jive rhythem and blues style proves well worth seeing!

Saturday 2nd Aug

MANDARIN AND CAT - Mandarin and cat play in Glasgow based 6-peice rock band Hercules Mandarin, who are currently recording their second album,following up 2007's
"Blonde. Drunk. Brilliant.". Download tracks @ www.myspace.com/herculesmandarin and check out footage of Mandarin and Cat @ www.youtube.com/herculesmandarin.

Saturday 9th Aug

ALAN MCKIM - This self styled singer /songwritter Alan is from Paisley and is set to enthral you @ his acoustic set, You can find him on bebo and listen to a couple of his songs, we did and we love this guy! An absolute must see! www.alanmckim.com

Thursday 14th Aug

OPEN MIC NIGHT - Calling all musicians to come and take the mic! This popular Open Mic Night promises to deliver something different every month, a fantastic night out! Check it out on bebo: www.bebo.com/openmicnights Starts 9.30/10pm

Saturday 23rd Aug

MANDARIN AND CAT - SEE ABOVE!

Friday 29th Aug

JUMP JIVE BOOGIE BAND - SEE ABOVE!

We'll be seeing ya's!

noreply@blogger.com (The Waterfront) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:58:00 +0000

Whats on @the Waterfront Bar July 2008

2nd July

TOO FAR NORTH - As part of their eighth annual Highlands tour too far north are back! They are a group of energentic and very entaining guys, complete with their very own officialy ordained minister! Not to be missed.
Look them up @ www.toofarnorth.co.uk

11th July

THE FABULOUS CORVETTES - FEATURING THE LEGENDARY JAMES B.CARR
Proud to be part of what they've called the calmac tour 2008! The fabulous corvettes blues band only just formed in April 08 with all members having 20 years experience in the Scottish music scene. Can't wait for these guys!
Take a look @ http://www.thefabulouscorvettes.com/
or www.myspace.com/thefabulouscorvettes

17th July

OPEN MIC NIGHT - Calling any musicians to come and take the mic! Proving to be as popular as ever open mic night is for anyone who wants to come and show off their talent! Call the Waterfront Bar for more details. Starts at 9.30/10pm.

26th July

ESTHER O CONNOR - This will be Esthers second visit to the Waterfront Bar this summer with her first being a great success, missed it? Don't worry pop down on the 26th July or you'll have to wait untill the 25th September when she shall return!!

See you's all soon!!

noreply@blogger.com (The Waterfront) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:39:00 +0000

What's on @ the Waterfront Bar June 2008

THUR 19TH JUNE

OPEN MIC NIGHT - Our Open Mic Nights are open to any musicians who want to come along and take the mic! They are on once a month so look out for future dates. They have been running for the last 2 years and are as popular as ever, a fantastic night out! Contact the Waterfront Bar for more details.

FRI 27TH JUNE

JUMP JIVE BOOGIE BAND - The Jump Jive Boogie Band are based in Oban and feature many well known musicians and vocalists from the town, including spontaneous guest appearances which brings something different to the band every time. The Jump Jive Rhythm and Blues style proves well worth seeing!(look out for later dates)

SAT 28TH JUNE

ESTHER 'O' CONNOR - This Scottish singer/songwriter who is soon to release her second album is paying the Waterfront a few visits this summer. Esther is an up and coming sure thing, with fantastic press. Take a look for yourself @ : www.estheroconnor.com (look out for later dates)

Hope to see you all @ the Waterfront soon!

Welcome

noreply@blogger.com (The Waterfront) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:16:00 +0000

Welcome to the new and improved Waterfront Restaurant and Bar website. This news page will be used to keep you updated on the happenings at the Waterfront; music nights, open mic nights, themed nights, and anything else which might be of interest.

Hope to see you at the Waterfront soon!