Don Letts, The Sub Rooms, Sat 14th
ALE HOUSE
Fri 13th Limelight
Classic and progressive covers. 8:30pm Free
THE CROWN AND SCEPTRE
Thurs 12th BYO Vinyl
Bring your own vinyl! LP’s and singles and the Sceptre will play them…8:30pm Free
Fri 13th Howlin Mat
Flaming hot blues guitar…8:30pm Free
crownandsceptrestroud.com
Biscuithead and the Biscuit Badgers, The Prince Albert, Sat 14th
THE PRINCE ALBERT
Fri 13th The Magpies
The Magpies formed in their hometown of York, initially a duo project between Bella Gaffney and Polly Bolton, until the line-up expanded to a quartet joining forces with acclaimed cellist Sarah Smout and fiddle ace Holly Brandon. They each draw on their transatlantic influences to create a unique blend of Celtic and bluegrass folk, transporting audiences to distant lands and capturing imaginations with their enthralling live show. 9pm Free
Sat 14th Biscuit Head and the Biscuit Badgers
Faster than a speeding puffin, more chocolatey than a chocolate labrador, descending from apes (if they are tall enough) Biscuithead and the Biscuit Badgers release your ears to play backgammon undisturbed. Tuba, piano, drums, ukulele, tickling and rubbing your senses into a fun stew. Enjoy yourselves, if you can; they are greater than you think. 9:30pm Free
Sun 15th Katey Brooks
With her new album Revolute newly released, the mercurial songstress is more determined than ever to do things her own way. Revolute isn’t just an album – it’s an awakening for both artist and listener. The wider music scene will be watching the rise of this once-a-generation talent. 8:30pm £12 from ticketweb.co.uk
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk
STROUD BREWERY
Thurs 12th Bagelites
Local folk talent playing traditional English folk and gypsy tunes…All acoustic, the traditional way! 8pm Free
Sat 14th The Whiteshillbillies
The Whiteshillbilles return to the Brewery for another night of high-energy bluegrass, country and rock'n roll. This six piece enjoy their music and as we know from the last time they played here, the audience certainly does too. 8pm Free
stroudbrewery.co.uk
Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi, The Sub Rooms, Fri 13th
THE SUB ROOMS
Fri 13th Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi
World Snooker Champion Steve Davis comes to Stroud for a 2.5 hour DJ set! Steve will be playing an eclectic blend of psychedelia and techno assisted by his DJ partner Kavus Torabi from Gong. “One of the joys of the last few years in the music industry has been the rise and rise of Steve Davis as one of the most well-loved and respected DJs and radio hosts in the country.” Drowned in Sound 9pm £11.50-£13.50
Sat 14th Trading Post Presents: Don Letts
Don Letts’ reputation has been firmly established in both the film and music world by a substantial body of work from the late 70’s through the 80’s, 90’s and well into the millennium. In 2003 he won a Grammy for his documentary ‘Westway To The World’. He came to notoriety in the late 70’s as the DJ that single handedly turned a whole generation of punks onto reggae. It was whilst as a DJ at the first punk club ‘The Roxy’ in 1977, that Don adopted the punk D.I.Y ethic and began to make his first film ‘The Punk Rock Movie’. Shot on Super-8mm, it is the only documentary on the U.K punk scene with Sex Pistols, The Clash and many others. 8pm £15.50
thesubrooms.co.uk
Yama Warashi, SVA Goods Shed, Sat 14th
SVA
Weds 11th 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 11th Flamenco Workshop
Open it to anyone interested to learn about flamenco in general so anyone can join either clapping, playing cajon or singing. Contributions welcome. Every Weds (term time only) 7:30pm (John Street)
Thurs 12th Stroud Jazz Sessions: Dom Franks
This month Stroud Jazz Sessions presents Dom Franks as their jazz-smoking special guest!! With saccharine bebop licks edging into funky dives and samba sways, Dom is a 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 13th John St Social
Come and watch Izzy Martini turn those beans into creamy espresso martinis at the John Street Social. Happy hour specials from 6pm. Plus an eclectic vinyl and visual mix by guest DJs. 6pm
Sat 14th Round up #4: Yama Warashi
A new monthly event at The Goods Shed Round Up sees Bristol group Ishmael Ensemble team up with d&b audiotechnik for a unique 360 degree soundscape experience. Formed by Bristol-based Japanese artist Yoshino Shigihara, Yama Warashi create a dreamy evocative sound, inspired by Japanese folk, dance music, free jazz and African music with a slice of electric psychedelia. With a sound that is rooted in jazz Ishmael Ensemble combine brass, beats and a “swirling blizzard of electronics” (Clash) to create mesmerizing soundscapes. The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist & producer Pete Cunningham a.k.a. Ishmael, the band have quickly caught the attention of influential tastemakers such as Gilles Peterson, Tom Robinson and just about everyone else. 8pm £10-£20 (Goods Shed)
sva.org.uk
TRINITY ROOMS
Sat 14th Stroud Sacred Music Festival Presents: Susie Ro and Ravi Ji – Sound Journey
Join two talented world musicians for a deeply nourishing and uplifting evening of original heart songs, improvised creations, prayer and celebration! Delicious refreshments before and after by Juciful. 7pm £12adv from eventbrite.co.uk/£10concs/£15otd
sacredmusicfestival.org.uk
MINCHINHAMPTON COTSWOLD CLUB
Thurs 12th Minchinhampton Folk Club
Minchinhampton Folk Club meets every Thursday evening at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club, 11 High Street, Minchinhampton. Folk, Country, Blues, pop, anything goes. Regular spotlights, guests and theme nights. Check website for up-to-date listings. 8pm £2 (donation)
minchfolkclub.org
CARPENTERS ARMS Miserden
Weds 11th Wildwood Jack
Wildwood Jack are a totally unique acoustic guitar and ukulele duo from Kent. Having sold their home in 2013 to hit the road and tour the world they bring a heart-warming and adventurous spirit to their music and to audiences wherever they play. Enjoy wonderful interplay between guitar and ukulele. 8pm Free
thecarps-miserden.co.uk
UNDER THE EDGE ARTS Wotton Under Edge
Fri 13th 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. 8pm Free
Sat 14th The Charlton Blues Kings
A 5 piece rhythm 'n' blues band from Gloucestershire, the Blues Kings serve up an energetic mix of Jump & Swing Blues that will soon have you out of your seats and dancing the night away. 8pm £10.50/£8.50concs
utea.org.uk