LOCAL bands will be taking over the Marr's Bar tonight.

The Brazilians, Host and Frank Rapture are known to many around these parts and this evening they will come together at last.

Host formed in May 2006 and are working hard to make a name for themselves.

The four-piece, who play alternative funk folk rock, have been concentrating their efforts in London.

Guitarist Mash Harrison said: "We still do two or three gigs here (Worcestershire) a month, but we've been building a fan base in London since the start of the year, playing places like the Barfly and Bar Academy.

"Then we've got an EP launch at the end of May."

Tickets are £5 on the door.