Today
A four-pronged local attack of shoegaze, punk, alternative rock and indie rock goodness
A night of psych infused indie and disco music from three London & Essex acts who all share the same producer
Today
Ellis Live Presents:
Luther Live with Harry Cambridge
One of the most exciting up-and-coming bands in the UK
The Fabulous Feedback Band are the most sought after wedding/party/function band in the world (probably)...
Myopia + Vix & the Bleeding Hearts + Sam Young
This Week
With special guest Ollie Wyatt on trumpet
Singer songwriter with outward-looking songs that are direct and immediate
Tomorrow
Featuring Joe Zuccala, Vincent Vermillion and ...
We’re thrilled to announce we have June Bear making their debut with us on Saturday 19th April!
Tomorrow
Easter Groove Jazz party with jam in the Commons cafe at the back of the Minories
Colchester's premium function band
UK-based experimental music collective composing and performing music for solid body electric guitar, percussion and other instruments
Sunday
Every Sunday from 8pm. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
Open mic is every Monday night at Roots and Grooves in Colchester City centre
Join us at the Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic Night every Tuesday night
Broadcasting live on City Sound and playing live at Hot Box, every month we present the acts that we love
Open mic night every 2nd, 3rd, 4th and (5th) Wednesday
Professional dandy. Harpsichord mad
The fortnightly jam sesh is on Wednesdays down in the Speakeasy gin bar at Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester
Thursday
Imaginary Dreamers + Heated + Blackwater Kings
Thursday
Americana and country
Honey roast glam
This Month
25 Apr 2025
Indiepunk inspired originals from Southend-on-Sea
25 Apr 2025
Next gen one man band - all about the words
“I Can't Make You Love Me” - The Songs of Bonnie Raitt
25 Apr 2025
A night of championing local queer talent that promises to be entertaining, informative and supportive
Tribute bands
26 Apr 2025
Brand new indie band from Chelmsford, Essex
Blur tribute act
26 Apr 2025
Singer and songwriter from Chelmsford, Essex
26 Apr 2025
Featuring The Brothers El Camino, ... and ...
With soloist Philippa Barton
Soft rock/pop band
26 Apr 2025
The best in live party music, bringing the party to your event!
Jeanie from the Mountains + Greebo (unplugged) + Lost Movies (unplugged)
27 Apr 2025
A unique blend of primal blues, cult film scores, bare bones stoner rock and blackened psychedelic soul
27 Apr 2025
Community open mic
27 Apr 2025
Local acoustic legend
27 Apr 2025
Every Sunday from 8pm. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
28 Apr 2025
CANCELLED
Open mic is every Monday night at Roots and Grooves in Colchester City centre
Join us at the Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic Night every Tuesday night
Open mic night every 2nd, 3rd, 4th and (5th) Wednesday
May
Acoustic folk punk spectacular
01 May 2025
Join the band - every Thursday from 8:30pm
Jazz organ guitar trio featuring two incredible musicians: Chris Allard on guitar and Andy Noble on organ
02 May 2025
Live & Unplugged aboard the Thames Sailing Barge May
Rock band based in Essex