Alessi’s Ark, The Prince Albert, Tues 8th
ALE HOUSE
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
LITTLE VIC
Sun 13th Barney’s Live Music: Si Barron Monthly music club at the Little Vic, with special guest plus floor spots…This month’s guest features Si Barron. 7:45pm Free (suggested donation £4)
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THE PRINCE ALBERT
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 12th In Store DJ Sets Sound Records continues their in store live DJ performances throughout the month on Saturdays 1-3pm. Sat 12th DJ JK/Sat 19th Graham/Sat 26th TBC…Free
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John Broomhall, Stroud Brewery, Sat 12th
STROUD BREWERY
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
THE SUB ROOMS
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
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)
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
sva.org.uk
Riccardo Tesi and Anne Niepold, Prema Arts Centre, Sat 12th
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
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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