THEY play Rolling Stones music - but call themselves Strolling Bones.

The aim of this popular tribute band is to recreate the atmosphere of a Stones gig, which is what they intend to do when they appear at Didcot Civic Hall next week.

Formed in the summer of 1983, when the concept of tribute bands was unknown, the Strolling Bones very quickly established themselves as an attraction at colleges and clubs around the UK. Gradually their fame widened to include venues as diverse as Club La Santa, in Lanzarote, and the Royal Albert Hall.

Those who have seen them say the Strolling Bones provide the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute show, as they bring to the stage the colour and excitement of a Rolling Stones performance.

During their gigs, the Strolling Bones play classic hits which represent the very best of the Rolling Stones, most of which are taken from their earlier days. They include Stones songs such as Brown Sugar, Satisfaction, Jumping Jack Flash, Honky Tonk Women, Last Time and Under my Thumb.

Headed by Mick Swagger, whose daredevil leaps and bounds have to be seen to be believed, the group consists of Riff Dickard, the wild man of rock, Ronnie Good, the youngest member of the group and the most stylish, Bill Shyman, whose calm, unmoving stage presence is deceptive, and Charlie Spotts, the drummer.

Over the years, the Strolling Bones have steadily built up a loyal following of fans, but they are constantly gaining new fans too. They are confident that those attending their Didcot gig will leave the Civic Hall with their feet still tapping.

They are appearing with a support disco at the Didcot Civic Hall on August 11 at 8pm. For tickets, call in at the Civic Hall, or phone (01235) 512436/812637.