Old Sea Legs
THE PRINCE ALBERT
TUES 12TH Old Sea Legs
Jerry the Albert’s sound guy said The Eskies were the best band he ever mixed here and tonight they present ‘Old Sea Legs’, their frontman Ian Bermingham. Displaying all of the storytelling nous and craft of the quintessential folk troubadour, the melodic ear of a pop pioneer and the lyrical largesse that has become so synonymous with Ian’s songwriting, the solo project see’s the Dubliner push himself to new and exciting territories his songs crawl with vivid imagery and colourful characters, a timeless tangle of tongue-twisting, brain-burrowing lyrics that can swing from a breathless barrage to a lilting lament. 7pm £15
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk
Spindle Ensemble
RODBOROUGH PARISH CHURCH
SUN 10TH Hidden Notes Presents: Spindle Ensemble, Josh Semans
The first Hidden Notes Presents concert taking place outside of the main festival (now rescheduled to Sept 22) ft Hidden Notes Records artists, the contemporary chamber quartet Spindle Ensemble playing songs from their recently released second album Inkling and a Stroud debut by ondes martenot player Josh Semans. Limited capacity show. Doors 7pm £12
hiddennotes.co.uk
STUDIO 18
FRI 15TH We Shall Overcome: Chinese Burn, The Lost Submarines
We Shall Overcome: A Raised Fist and A Helping Hand…A benefit gig in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians and Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers ft local punk legends Chinese Burn and fellow Stroud dwellers the Lost Submarines. 7pm £5
facebook.com/Studio18Stroud
The Magic Numbers
THE SUB ROOMS
SAT 9TH The Magic Numbers, Ren Harvieu
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of their seminal debut album this vibrant sisters and brothers combo hailing from Hanwell know how to get a crowd going. Check out their sound by watching their performance at Glastonbury then grab your tickets before they sell out (which they will). With support from Ren Harvieu. 8pm £18.50-£20.50
SUN 10TH Stroud Refugee Aid Choir: Handel’s Messiah
The Stroud Refugee Aid Choir returns with a performance of Messiah. This evergreen oratorio is not just a Christmas event. It contains music of passion and fury as well as joy and triumph. 7:30pm £12.50 (free for under 16’s)
TUES 12TH The Shires
SOLD OUT!
thesubrooms.co.uk
The Uplifter
SVA
SAT 9TH Uplifter
The beloved Uplifter returns to Stroud! Tom Earwaker ignited as The Uplifter in 2004 and has toured his live shows with trademark live percussion around the globe, from New Zealand to New York and throughout Europe. The Uplifter lives up to his name with his energetic set that reflects his deep love for Reggae, Dub, Ska and ska punk. £8adv/£10otd (Goods Shed)
FRI 15TH DiscoNature's chatshow: 'Do You Wanna Ride To A Beach?'
Join DiscoNature duo Joe Reeve and Kaoru Blackstone at a seaside bar at SVA John's Street. Dip your toes into the moonlit waters and let them guide you deep into the wondrous world of the horseshoe crab. Expect romance, experiments, special guests, quiz, interactive games, music and dance! Plus a tail-raising performance from Rhia Devonport (Boss Morris) and Kaoru Blackstone (DiscoNature) accompanying a new sound mix by LOSS><GAIN. Doors 7:30pm Starts 8:30pm £5otd (John Street)
sva.org.uk
ULTER
SAT 9TH Invisible Hands
New York. Chicago. Stroud. Invisible Hands playing some seriously good dance music at Stroud’s new late night venue Ulter (above Tomari-Gi).
tomari-gi.co.uk
Orchestra of the Swan
PAINSWICK MUSIC SOCIETY
SAT 9TH Orchestra of the Swan
Orchestra of the Swan is one of the UK’s leading chamber orchestras. OOTS is passionate about promoting new music and has premiered more than 70 new works.Programme: An English Idyll - St Paul’s Suite: Holst/Sospiri: Elgar/Oboe Concerto: Vaughan Williams/Simple Symphony: Britten. 3pm £5-£20
painswickmusicsoc.co.uk
CARPENTERS ARMS Miserden
WEDS 13TH Bluesman Mike Francis
Originally from Gloucester, but now based in Liverpool, Mike started touring Europe with a band over 40 years ago. He was later a member of Bad Company and played with many Blues and Rock Legends. He recently teamed up with lifelong friend, Tina Turner and original Tears for Fears guitarist Neil Taylor to record a ‘New Era Blues’ project. 8:30pm Free
thecarps-miserden.co.uk
UNDER THE EDGE ARTS WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
SAT 9TH The Magnificent AK47
For well over a decade, the singing blokes of Ashton Keynes have been delighting audiences with their own brand of man-singing. Their cunning mix of hirsute harmonies and hilarious hats celebrates the 21st Century bloke in song, from the sanctuary of the shed to the torture of man-flu.8pm £10/£8concs
utea.org.uk