Wildcats '56

Wildcats '56 are playing The Black Dog on St Mary's Street in Weymouth on Saturday 14 November, with the music starting at 9:30 pm. It's a late one, so if you're planning on a few drinks first, you've got plenty of time to get sorted before they take the stage.

They're a local rockabilly band, and they describe their sound as a high-energy mix of classic 50s rock and roll and hot rod anthems. If you're not familiar with the term, that's the sort of music that belongs in a jukebox at a roadside diner — fast, loud, and built for dancing. The 'hot rod' side of things points towards the custom car culture of the US, with the driving beats and loud guitars that go with it. It's a specific kind of rock and roll, and they've made it their thing here in Weymouth.

Because they're local, you'll likely have come across them before, but this is a good chance to catch them live if you've only heard them in passing. The set is built around that 50s rock and roll foundation, so expect the kind of songs that don't sit still. If you've got a soft spot for the early days of rock, this is right in that wheelhouse.

It all goes down at The Black Dog on St Mary's Street, so you're right in the thick of town. The music kicks off at 9:30 pm on Saturday 14 November.