Leveret, Sat 5th, Lansdown Hall
ALE HOUSE
Sat 5th Bacchus Bacchus plays rock, rock'n'roll, rhythm blues and blues in a wide-ranging repertoire that includes many of your guitar favourites along with their own songs. 8:30pm Free
Fri 11th Bob Porter Project An Americana band from Stroud offering a fine blend of mellow Alt Country and gritty Roots Rock. Often described as music with a growl and twang ‘The Project’ offer up a mix of originals and covers. 8:30pm Free
THE CROWN AND SCEPTRE
Thurs 10th Open Mic Night Hosted by Stroud’s own Americana troubadour the Rev. Stretch. All welcome! 8pm Free
Fri 11th Dave Purple Bluesy funky and rock style originals and covers. 8:30pm Free
crownandsceptrestroud.com
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Sat 12th Capriol Chamber Orchestra The Capriol Chamber Orchestra return to Stroud’s Holy Trinity Church for performances of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no 5 ‘the Emperor’ ft. soloist James Brawn and King Stephen Overture Symphony no 1. 7:30pm £12/£10concs/Children under 16 free £1 reduction on advance tickets available now from the Sub Rooms.
capriolorchestra.co.uk
LANSDOWN HALL
Sat 5th Leveret Leveret is a unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians. Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron are each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their instruments. Together their performances combine consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity. Leveret return to Stroud for the first time since their sell out Sub Rooms gig in 2015. The band are launching their own concert series, starting with their own gig, then inviting three different artists throughout 2020. 7:30pm £15/£10 under 25’s from eventbrite.co.uk
lansdownhall.org
THE MUSEUM IN THE PARK
Sat 5th Sounds for A Small Space: Bell Lungs, Scotton Drive Phonsonic hosts an intimate and eclectic live music evening with guests. Bell Lungs is a talented singer and multi-instrumentalist mixing ambient, dream pop, folk and drone music. Scotton Drive creates improvised ambient soundscapes, exploring ideas of stillness and solitude by combining and manipulating traditional textile patterns, folk songs, punch cards and music boxes. 7:30pm £5/£7.50adv/£10otd
museuminthepark.org.uk
Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip, Sun 6th, The Prince Albert
THE PRINCE ALBERT
Sat 5th Čao Laru A group of travelling artists coming from France and Brazil that, after 3 years of touring in 20 countries from Eastern Europe to Latin America and collecting a lot of influences, releases in 2019 their third album "Fronteiras" ("borderlines"). A concert full of polyphonic singing, exotic rhythms, pump-manouches, scenic interaction and an ensemble of acoustic and electric instruments without boundaries. 8:30pm Free
Sun 6th Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip Mik Artistik is a poet, performer, artist and comedian. With his compadre Jonny Flockton on guitars and a selection of well-heeled bass players, they travel from city to city, frightening and delighting adults and children with their special brand of joyous madness. Mik played a staggering 13 gigs at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, and the Beeb made a rather fab film about him. Look him up on Youtube. Or just come and see them. 7:30pm £12adv from ticketweb, the Albert or Trading Post
Tues 8th Alessi’s Ark Alessi’s Ark has been a gradual burning, shimmering process built upon years of experimentation, travel, resilience and triumph. "Finely crafted folk is elevated towards greatness by the stunning voice of Alessi Laurent-Marke" – Clash. 8:30pm Free
Thurs 10th The Strays The Strays are pushing rock ‘n’ roll to its limit, fusing a multitude of genres to create a unique vintage sound with a gritty, modern edge. Signed to Western Star Records and described as No Doubt meets Imelda May, front woman Stella Sonic leads this slick, nomadic 4 piece as they blaze their way across the country. Their debut album 'Drop Out Zone' has been touted as 'The most exciting album of the year' by BBC Radio's Rock n Roll Heaven. 8:30pm Free
Fri 11th Scott Mickelson Artist/producer from San Francisco. Scott’s debut release Flickering was on the Grammy ballot for Best Folk Album and Best Roots Music Performance. “Flickering, a buoyant composition showcasing that Mickelson’s offers undeniable musical charm and instrumental dexterity.” - Glide Magazine. 8:30pm Free
Sat 12th Alice Wallace, Broken Bones Matilda Alice Wallace draws on some powerful female influences like Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Not only are these powerhouses heard throughout her music, but she is invoking their fierce independent spirits and paying it forward for female artists. First UK tour and hoping for a crazy Saturday night in Stroud…Support from Broken Bones Matilda offering up sterling vocal showmanship and incomparable song-writing. 8:30pm Free
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk
SOUND RECORDS
Sat 5th – Sat 26th In Store DJ Sets Sound Records continues their in store live DJ performances throughout the month on Saturdays 1-3pm. Sat 5th Pamestine/Sat 12th DJ JK/Sat 19th Graham/Sat 26th TBC…Free
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ST LAURENCE CHURCH
Sat 5th Lekan Babalola’s Sacred Funk Quintet ft. Kate Luxmoore Kate Luxmoore has been interpreting what she terms the “English Songbook” through a fusion of jazz, urban grooves and African rhythms, marrying together the harmonies and melodies of English folk with the rolling, poly-rhythms of Yoruba grooves to create an upbeat, jazz infused set that also includes original compositions. Here, she is joined by twice Grammy award winning Nigerian percussionist, Lekan Babalola and by professional storyteller Pyn Stockman, who draws freely on tales from the oral tradition – folktales, wonder tales, epics and myths and gives them a contemporary twist.
stlaurencefuture.org.uk
Albino Tarantino, Sat 5th, Stroud Brewery
STROUD BREWERY
Sat 5th Extinction Rebellion FunRaiser Come and have fun, laugh, dance, be entertained, bring your kids as there’s loads for them to do. As well as kicking back and having fun with friends and family this FunRaiser is also a call to arms for the next Rebellion that starts on Monday 7th October. So get your rebel rousing party clothes on. Let’s come together and celebrate before we march on London.. Balcony Bar: JSSO Project, Up the Bug, Steve Ashley, Elvis McGonagall, XR auction Xtravaganza, Liv Torc and Shagufta Iqbal (Burning Eye Books), Cecilia Delatori, Richard Lindesay, Jo Khimba, Piranha Poetry, Texas Tick Fever, NJ Gardiner. Compère by Jonny Fluffypunk. The Gallery: Children’s Storytelling Workshop, Children’s Drumming Workshop, Face Painting, Children Singing Workshop, T-Shirt Printing, Badge Making…From midday Entry fee by donation
Thurs 10th Bagelites Every second Thursday of the month, local musicians gather to play folk and gypsy style traditional tunes. Come along and enjoy the atmosphere. 8pm
Sat 12th John Broomhall A talented and sparky jazz keyboardist and one half of EDM/jazz hybrid music artist String Theory (Modularity) signed to Bradley Zero[‘s Rhythm Section International label. Expect highly agreeable jazz vibes with a side helping of gospel, soul and funk influences plus guest musicians. 8pm Free
stroudbrewery.co.uk
Mad Dog Mcrea, Sat 12th, the Sub Rooms
THE SUB ROOMS
Sat 5th Ceilidh - Captain Swing Come and try English Ceilidh. It’s a lively, energetic, and upbeat version of English barn or country dancing. It is fast, friendly, great fun and a wonderful way to meet new people. The music is from a variety of traditions including folk, roots, jazz and rock. Captain Swing are a five piece English ceilidh band who play exciting and dynamic music which is sure to get your feet moving! 8pm from £6.50
Sun 6th Buddy Holly & The Cricketers This breath-taking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. It stars some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock. 7:30pm From £19
Fri 11th Jive Dance A fantastic opportunity to come and take part in an evening of swing jive with some additional jazz steps and tricks! 7:30pm £8
Sat 12th Mad Dog Mcrea Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live, band. 8pm £16.50
thesubrooms.co.uk
SVA
Weds 9th Funk-In Sessions Best live Funk Jam in town ...FUNK Only...Nothing but the Funk! All are welcome to listen or perform! Every Wednesday night. 8pm £1otd (John Street)
Weds 9th Flamenco Workshop
Open it to anyone interested to learn about flamenco in general so anyone can join either with guitars, clapping, playing cajon or singing. Upstairs in SVA. 7:30pm (term-time only!) Pay what you feel
Fri 11th John Street Social Club It’s back! John Street Social is a series of weekly Friday night club socials hosted by different artists each week with visuals and audio to share. Everyone welcome. 5pm
Thurs 10th Stroud Jazz Sessions: Dom Franks Dom Franks as our jazz-smoking special guest!! With saccharine bebop licks edging into funky dives and samba sways, Dom is our jazz-fine sugar-fine saxophone hero from Cheltenham. With his 3rd album being pressed, come hear him effortlessly channel Strayhorn, Coltrane and Shorter.8pm £5otd/£3musicians (John Street)
sva.org.uk
PREMA ARTS CENTRE Uley
Sat 12th Anne Niepold and Riccardo Tesi Solo performances from two extraordinarily gifted and influential European musicians in one concert. Together these two luminaries offer us an evening of electrifying squeezebox wonder. Make sure you don’t miss this early autumn gig and a rare chance to get up-close to two astonishing musicians! £12/£9concs/£10friends/£8concs/£15otd
prema.org.uk
UNDER THE EDGE ARTS Wotton Under Edge
Sat 5th The Schmoozenbergs Conjuring up the mood of 1930s Paris, fused with the energy of a campfire jam session, The Schmoozenbergs’ uplifting gypsy jazz music will put a smile on your face and a bounce in your step. 8pm £11.50/£9.50concs
Fri 11th SCJC Jazz Jam Bringing the benefit of jazz as an art form to the local community and to multiple levels of ability. All instruments/vocalists will be made welcome. If you can play the blues and want to have a crack at jazz – this is for you! If you want to come and just listen that is fine too. Jazz Jam Sessions are led by John Cook, Shairon Lloyd, Peter Neale and JJ Shaw. 8pm Free
Sat 12th Alan Burke Widely regarded as one of the finest ballad singers of his genera-tion and possesses an almost inexhaustible repertoire of traditional, contemporary and self-penned songs in both the English and Irish languages. 8pm £11.50/£9.50
utea.org.uk
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