THE Phoenix Blues band are back at The Farmer’s Boy in London Road, St Albans, from 8.30pm tonight (Thursday).

Saturday night sees the debut appearance of The Jack Ratts, who play a mixture of original and traditional songs and sound like a cross between The Pogues and Flogging Molly.

On Sunday night The Grumpies are back and appearing on Nick Stephenson’s Open Mic Night next Wednesday, July 10, will be Marching Donald.

Next Thursday The Crystal Balls make their debut. All gigs start at around 8.30pm.