A HOST of bands are lined up to play live at a Kidderminster pub in the new year.

Jacksons, in Marlpool Lane, will welcome Identity Crisis tomorrow.

Test Pilots will take to the stage on Thursday, January 20, followed by L-oght on Friday, January 21 and Sons and Beeches on Friday, January 28.

In February, The Matt Edwards Review will perform on Thursday, 3, duo Grainger and Naomi on Friday, 4 and Hybrid on Friday, 11.

The U2 cover band, You2, will be take to the stage on Friday, February, 18, soloist, Steve Wood, will appear on Thursday, February 24 and No Exit will be there on Friday, 25.

On Thursday, March 3 U2 tribute band, Us2, will be performing, Shark Attack and Identity Crisis will return to the pub on Friday March 4 and Friday March, 11 and Hoola-s will entertain the crowds on Friday, March 18.

Five-piece covers band, Pop Divas, will perform on Thursday, April 21 and Madness tribute band, One Step Beyond, will be on stage on Friday, May 20.

Licensee, Dana Andrews, said the live bands had been very popular since they opened the doors to local talent six months ago.

He added the pub was always on the lookout for new bands who would like to play at the venue and anyone interested can contact him on 01562 748355.

The bands will be on stage from 9pm until 11.30pm and admission is payable on the door.