Lincoln’s live music scene with Jo Richards

The Joiners Arms was full to bursting last Friday night with The Faith Estate leading the line up. 

You would have been lucky to squeeze through the door after 8pm and all three bands raised the roof with their youthful energy and talent. 

Original material was expertly mixed with covers of The Doors and The Fall and it's great to see the next generation paying homage to the music of the past.

The pick for this weekend has to be the Cosmic Sausages (pictured) appearing at The Vic on Friday in celebration of the Sausage Festival at the Castle. 

Don't be fooled by the pantomime look, these are very clever musicians. They create a fabulous, interactive show with, 'folky instruments, beautiful harmonies and quirky humour’.

The Engine Shed will bring home the re-scheduled New Model Army date on Saturday.  

This unique, alternative new-age band from Bradford have been playing for over 40 years now and will be taking a devoted fan-base with them on their European tour.

October is traditionally a huge month in the live music calendar, so here's the full listing:

Friday, October 10

• The Vic – The Cosmic Sausages
• Southside – Commuter Jazz: Me & Mr Jones (early evening)
• The Wig & Mitre – Dusty Seagulls
• Komodo – The Nothing Aires, Gassington Station
• Jazz Café – Paul Nose

Saturday, October 11

• The Engine Shed – New Model Army
• Southside – Chris Fox 
• The Blue Room at The Lawn – Tim Lapthorn Latin Quintet
• The Drill – Red Hot Chilli Peppers UK