It is time for Paphos’ live music scene to shine. Several performances are approaching soon, at theatre halls, cozy music bars, restaurants and cultural venues so Paphos music lovers, you are in for a treat.

This week, Thursday specifically, jazz is on the agenda. The Groovy Garden music bar returns for its Jazz Thursdays, hosting a guitar and double bass duo that will perform old-time jazz standards, filtered through the musician’s interpretation and improvisation.

On Friday night, the popular cover band Mid-Life Crisis will play a fun set of tunes at Monara Live Music & Sports Bar Paphos. Their gig begins at 8.30pm with some of the best rock hits from the 70s to today. Next weekend, on Saturday 25, Searays Café Bar hosts its first music event of the season, welcoming back Chris Andre.

Accompanying the lunch service, the local musicians will play a collection of instruments (guitar, violin and bouzouki) to present a live music set that spans a wide range of music genres and entertain guests. The live music will begin at 2pm and the €15 ticket includes a music fee and a main course.

Lastly, several performances will also happen from the always-busy Technopolis 20. On Wednesday, the Precious Gamet concert will take place with Andreas Yerolatsitis on guitar and Kyriaki Steliou on voice and piano. On Saturday, the Inspired by Tradition recital, at Markideio Theatre, will present a clarinet and piano programme based on works by Cypriot composers. Bringing them to life will be Giorgos Georgiou and Rami Sarieddine.

A variety of shows and events are to take place on the island’s west coast as we move through the calendar month. Stay tuned to explore more of Paphos’ happenings.

Precious Garnet

Concert with Andreas Yerolatsitis and Kyriaki Steliou. January 15. Technopolis 20, Paphos. 8pm. €12. Tel: 7000-2420. www.technopolis20.com

Live Jazz Night

Jazz music by a guitar and double bass duo. January 16. Groovy Garden, Kato Paphos. 8.30pm. Tel: 97-816269

Mid-Life Crisis

Cover band plays rock hits and more. January 17. Monara Live Music & Sports Bar, Paphos. 8.30pm. Tel: 95-186140

Inspired by Tradition

Piano and clarinet recital present music by Cypriot composers. January 18. Markideio Theatre, Paphos. 6pm. €15. Tel: 7000-2420

Chris Andre

Live music. January 25. Searays Café Bar, Paphos. 2pm-5pm. €15 including main course. Bookings needed. Tel: 99-617415