SALISBURY town centre will be buzzing with live music, from classical to country, acoustic to ambient and soul to ska, this weekend as part of this year's Salisbury Festival.

From Friday to Sunday, the town's pubs, clubs and hotels will play host to a variety of bands and musicians.

This will be the second year that the event has run.

Last year's event was such a success that Salisbury Live has now been given its own weekend, just before the main festival.

One of the weekend's highlights is Scottish folk diva and former Generation Game star Isla St Clair who can be sought out at The Red Lion Hotel and Pronghorn at The Cathedral Hotel.

Other names to watch out for include Tom Hingley and the Lovers at The Old Ale House, Skank 'n Slam at the Arts Centre and Dirty DC at The Black Pig on Saturday.

On Sunday the Beige Chino Records' showcase gig at the Ale House features Roame, Luqas and Cast Iron Shores among many others.

A new venue this year is the Chicago Rock Caf, offering note-perfect tributes to Status Quo on Friday night and The Beatles and Abba on Sunday night.

All the pub events are free, but The Cornmarket Inn requires tickets to be booked in advance and Skank 'n Slam featuring Capdown, Spankboy and Bananafish is £2.

For information call 01722 332 977.