photojournal: Ramfete pt.2

Alex Hobbis · August 31, 2023

Photography By Nikoletta Monyok

Following our previous photojournal on the first ever Ramfete by Harry Peg (click here) regular Good On Paper contributing photographer Nikoletta Monyok created another series of photographs from the new all day festival as part of our ongoing photojournal series.

The event which took place on Saturday 19th August acted as a fundraiser for the mighty Studio 18 - a multi arts venue situated by the canal in Brimscombe - which plays a vital part in the community. Supporting artists, creating opportunities, providing a safe inclusive space for creatives and attendes from all backgrounds and agegroups. Long live Studio 18. And Ramfete.

photojournal: Ramfete

Alex Hobbis · August 26, 2023

Photography By Harry Peg

Last Saturday 19th August saw the launch of the first ever Ramfete - a new all day festival of music, culture and arts held on a field in Brimscombe, Stroud.

The event acted as a fundraiser for the much loved multi-arts venue Studio 18 featuring numerous DJ’s pulled from Stroud’s burgeoning dance music scene including Kincaid, Loose Joints, Marcel Lune, Memory Play, Global Beats and Valley Steppas as well as live music from the likes of Albino Tarantino, Careful Spider, Earl Temple Foundation, Wooolheads and Cotswold Trash across three different stages.

The festival also included talks from local community groups Stroud Against Racism, The RYSE, This Ends Now and others.

Local young photographer Harry Peg went along to document the event - which will hopefully be a regular new addition to Stroud’s annual festival calendar(!) - resulting in a unique set of images shot on 35mm film.

GOP Guide To The August Bank Holiday Weekend In Stroud 2023

Alex Hobbis · August 21, 2023

Looking for things to do and see across the Stroud District this August Bank Holiday weekend? From thirst quenching beer festivals, left-wing marching bands, all-female a cappella collectives and legendary sound systems to silent art films, town-wide yard sales, DJ sessions in canalside venues and amazing animal sculptures GOP’s got you covered…

FESTIVALS, FAIRS, ALL DAYERS, TRAILS AND WEEKENDERS

*The Mudd Club, the Prince Albert, Thurs 24th*

THE PRINCE ALBERT BEER, CIDER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
24TH - 28TH
Following their beer festival back in April the Prince Albert have decided to bring forth another five days of music and entertainment over the August bank holiday. You lucky Stroud dwellers you…It also happens to be the birthday of the pub’s namesake (and co-landlord Miles Connolly!) on the 26th! Live music comes in the shape of the Mudd Club and the Clay Bottom Jug Band (Thurs), Magic Betty (Fri), The Sisters and the Brothers plus DJ’s Dubbu, Fidel Cutstro, Frank Situation and Mr Mulatto (Sat), the Soul Strutters and Bianca Davis (Sun) and much more!

theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

*The Stroud Red Band, Horns on Horns Road, the Outer Fringe, Mon 28th*

THE OUTER FRINGE
24TH - 28TH
The Outer Fringe returns to the Crown and Sceptre on Horns Road for five full days of live music, a beer festival and great food. The music line-up Starts on Thursday 24th with a special get together of Rodda’s Hairy Craic, the Irish acoustic session. Friday sees the return of Soul Destroyers with Tibetan Momo’s on the menu! Saturday The Lost Submarines headline with Paella in the Afternoon. The Famous Chilli Cook Off also comes with local chefs competing for the coveted Cup alongside Americana bands; Texas Tick Fever, Earl, the Goodbye Man and Luke Philbrick and the Solid Gone Skiffle Invasion. Bank Holiday Monday will see the return of Erin Baker’s fabulous Veggie/Vegan Pad Thai Noodle Bar after the slow march down Horns Road with the Stroud Red Band from Noon. And Rubys Massive Pub Quiz in the BIG tent in the evening!
crownandsceptrestroud.com

*Afriquoi, Stroud Master Sounds, the Sub Rooms, Sat 26th*

STROUD MASTER SOUNDS
25TH-27TH
Thinking a cool little funky weekender might be fun the Subs have come up with a diverse and danceable line up for the first outing of Stroud Master Sounds. With three big acts over the weekend: Deptford Northern Soul Club (Fri), Afriquoi (Sat) and Young Pilgrims (Sun) plus an amazing selection of support artists including Bro, Andy Edwards, Champion Love Soundsystem and a special Sound Records forecourt takeover the festival spirit is coming to Stroud. Tickets are £16.50 per show (£20.50 otd) or £39 for all three big nights of music! Just add tickets to each show and the discount will be added at checkout…
thesubrooms.co.uk

VALLEY STEPPAS PRESENTS: SUMMIT
26TH
Valley Steppas are proud to present the Summit All Dayer at Ruggers Green Barn, Nailsworth. This day session will be packing plenty of bass weight, with vibes guaranteed from a stellar line up, including Jah Tubbys World System (a three hour set!), Cheshire Cat, Origin One, Lewis Bennett, Majestic Vision and more…All powered by the mighty Ram Goat Hi-Fi!
facebook.com/valleysteppas

STROUD ARTISTS COOPERATIVE ART FAIR
26TH
Stroud Artists Cooperative second outdoor Art Fair this year, held on the 26th Aug in the Bank Gardens and Lansdown Hall in the centre of Stroud. SAC members’ work will be available from a number of venues across Stroud too – so you can relax with coffee surrounded by art, visit the cool ambience of a gallery or stroll in the sunshine round the fair’s stalls – they may even have some cool jazz to help things along!
stroudartcoop.uk

FROCESTER FESTIVAL
26TH
Previously known as the Frocester Beer Festival it has now been ‘re-imagined’ to make it a bit more focused and varied. The organisers are also now packing everything into one day with the addition of some fabulous family entertainment during the day, with a game of cricket being played right in front of the pavilion for everyone to enjoy, alongside the usual excellent live music and wide choice of beer, cider, wine, spirits, food and other entertainment that they are renowned for.
frocesterbeerfestival.com

YARD TRAIL
28TH
The hugely popular Yard Trail Stroud returns this Bank Holiday Monday, a great way to get to know your neighbourhood, hunt some bargains or make some cash whilst saving the planet by reusing and recycling and building stronger communities! Trainspotters Super Yard on Libby’s Drive, Stroud Rugby Club, Crown and Sceptre and Stroud Brewery will also prove to be popular venues for shoppers to look around. 10am-2pm
yardtrailstroud.co.uk

GIGS

THE ALE HOUSE
FRI 25TH Thee Ones
Stroud's own very fine and refined, delightful and discerning, ever-evolving, crowd moving, funky-strutting mish-mash of world class, kick-ass-ness. 8:30pm Free
SAT 26TH Popgang
Twin brothers Rob and Pete Evans, and long time friends Josh and David Fowler - all sharing a love of dance music, everything alternative, leftfield and gloriously pop. 8:30pm Free
SUN 27TH The Velvet Dukes
Aron Attwood and Robbie Holmes - world class as always, juke-boxing songs you love, deep-cuts, classics and whatever the night demands. 8:30pm Free
thealehousestroud.com

HAWKWOOD
THURS 24TH Seida Ensemble
Seida Ensemble is a twelve-piece string orchestra formed of the most compelling, progressive and cultivated musicians in Britain and Europe. Each of our musicians shares a common drive to push the boundaries of their artistic potential and has a passion for communicating with a variety of audiences and communities. They curate performances that challenge the norms of the classical concert experience. 7:30pm £5-£20
FRI 25TH Classical Guitar Concert With Craig Ogden
This Friday night recital will include music by Aguado, Rodrigo, Albeniz, Villa-Lobos and Bach. It will be a varied programme of key works from the guitar repertoire.8pm £10-£12
SUN 27TH Black Voices - A Cappella Concert
Black Voices is the leading, all-female a cappella collective in Europe, and globally celebrated for our unique form of singing in the Black oral tradition. Their repertoire covers a mix of musical genres and styles from blues, jazz, spirituals, folk, reggae and pop.7:30pm £12-£15
hawkwoodcollege.co.uk

THE LONG TABLE
SAT 26TH The Long Table Summer Sessions: Latin Extravaganza
Special guest DJ Pavinyl (Mockers) ‘the purveyor of fine vinyl’ will be joining resident DJ Will Mendoza for a session focussed on Latin sounds from Cumbia to Salsa to Mambo to Boogaloo to Bossa Nova and so on... You'll be in good hands with these seasoned DJ's and their expansive stash of records. Delicious Pay-As-You-Can South American food from 6pm. Everyone welcome! 6-11pm Free

thelongtableonline.com

SOUND RECORDS
SAT 26TH DJ Fag Packet
DJ Fag Packet plays a lovely set of melodic house for your delectation. 3pm Free
soundrecords.co.uk

STROUD BREWERY
FRI 25TH Fiyah Man
Join Stroud Brewery for a night of UK Garage bangers with DJ Fiyah Man…7-11pm Free
SAT 26TH Le Swing
Gypsy jazz and the great divas of 20th century song are the dominant influences that shape the sound of Le Swing. In a line-up comprising one chanteuse, two guitars, one double bass and occasionally trumpet, the band creates their own blend of jazz, latin and chanson that owes as much to Django Reinhardt and Barney Kessel as it does to Ella Fitzgerald and Edith Piaf. 8pm Free
MON 28TH Horsley Band
Come along and listen to the Horsley band as they serenade you with your delicious organic drink. A talented bunch that love to share their enthusiasm for music. 2pm Free
stroudbrewery.co.uk

*Vinyl Night, Under the Edge Arts, Fri 25th*

UNDER THE EDGE ARTS WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
FRI 25TH Vinyl Night/UTEA Social
Music based on a loose theme. This month? Sartorial Elegance…Bring your own tracks (CDs also welcome) or just enjoy the music and have a drink, boogie and get to know other UTEA friends and volunteers. 8pm Free
utea.org.uk

ART

*Michael Cooper: Out Of The Block, Gallery Pangolin*

GALLERY PANGOLIN
MON 31ST JULY - SAT 4TH NOV Michael Cooper: Out Of The Block
A solo exhibition of animal studies by Michael Cooper, including both bronze casting and stone carving, each showing masterful craftsmanship and an innate understanding of the material..Mon-Fri 10am-6pm/Sat 10am-1pm
gallery-pangolin.com

LANSDOWN GALLERY
WEDS 23RD - MON 28TH Jo Sutherst: Equine Landscapes
In Equine Landscapes, photographer Jo Sutherst isolates fragments of the equine body, elevating and
accentuating the trivial to make us aware of the sculptural landscape potential and texture of
the body. The body becomes an object stripped of its animal identity and is transformed into
sensual and dramatic landscapes..10am-4pm Daily
SAT 26TH Stroud Artists CoOperative: Art Fair
See Festivals, Fairs, All Dayers, Trails and Weekenders!

lansdownhall.org

*Stitch In Time: A Story Of Patchwork, the Museum In The Park*

THE MUSEUM IN THE PARK
SAT 22ND JULY - SUN 3RD SEPT Stitch In Time: A Story Of Patchwork
Stitch in Time’ explores key moments in the fascinating history of British and American patchwork from the expensive use of imported Chintz in the late 1700s to the Victorian passion for Crazy Patchwork on both sides of the Atlantic. The exhibition follows the story through ‘make do and mend’ necessity in the Great Depression and the Second World War and on to the great craft revival of the 1970s. The patchwork in this exhibition is from the outstanding historical collection restored and researched by Jane and Peterson Cobbett.
TUES 22ND - SAT 26TH
Periscope Present: The Landscapes of the Lark
Periscope invites you to enter the landscape of the lark to co-create an eco-system of drawings, words, stories, and memories inspired by Stroud’s special landscape of grassland commons. Draw and print, make cyanotypes, model with clay, share, listen, and look. Part of the ‘Landscapes of the Lark’ project led by Stroud Valleys Project. A free drop-in event for children and adults. 11am-3pm

museuminthepark.org.uk

RUSKIN MILL

SAT 8TH JULY - SUN 10TH SEPT Ruskin Mill College End of Year Exhibition

The summer exhibition represents and celebrates every student who has attended Ruskin Mill College in the previous academic year. During their time at college, each student follows a personalised curriculum based on Ruskin Mill Trust’s unique method, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education. Their student journey offers a wealth of opportunities, reflected in the rich displays of craft, art and culture offered here.
rmt.org

STUDIO 18
FRI 25TH - SAT 26TH mujō by Nikoletta Monyok
無常 (mujō): A silent film, made out of black and white photography, mainly self portraits.
Meaning: Impermanence, transience, mutability.
This film is an invitation for self discovery. The piece is a dance between the physical self, the emotional self, the concious self and the spiritual self. How it's all one being. You can see yin-yang. The feminine - masculine elements. It's just my perception of life. It attempts to question what it means to be human, it draws on the studies of Taoism, Buddhism, Shamanism and writers like John Lily, Robert Anton Wilson, Timothy Leary and many more. It's the kind of art (to quote Cesar A Cruz) : "that will comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable". Film showing times: Friday 25th 19:30/Saturday 26th 15:00, 17:00, 19:00
Welcoming music Fri 18:00 - 19:30: Paul Southcott - violin, Daisy Burt - kora, Simon Patrick McCorry - cello Solo improvised cello concert Fri 20:00 Simon McCorry
realartsandmedia.com/studio-18

THE SUB ROOMS
FRI 25TH - SAT 26TH Discover the Artists
Nailsworth Rotary invites you to come and buy mystery artworks! Talented artists have generously donated anonymous original artwork to be sold in aid of charity. Artwork will be available to buy (for the bargain price of £45) from 12.30pm on Saturday when you will discover whose work you’ve bought….10am-3:30pm
thesubrooms.co.uk

THEATRE

PAINSWICK ROCOCO GARDENS
MON 28TH IK Productions Presents: Hercules
Head to Rococo Gardens this Bank Holiday and escape into the open air with IK Productions summer show – Hercules. Travel back in time to the land of heroes, monsters and myths and join Hercules as he labours for beauty, truth and love! Come along on a legendary adventure as Athena guides our hapless hero to success. But with time running out to prove himself a hero, will Hercules ever be able to scale Olympus and get own happy ending? This is an outdoor performance, so bring a picnic and something to sit on and dress for all weathers. 11am + 2:30pm
rococogarden.org.uk

photojournal: Record Store Day 2023 In Stroud

Alex Hobbis · April 26, 2023

Photography By Nikoletta Monyok

Record Store Day - one of the biggest annual events on the music calendar - returned last Saturday with hundreds of vinyl enthusiasts descending upon Stroud’s three(!) independent record stores Sound Records, Trading Post and Klang Tone Records to get their hands on this year’s run of limited edition RSD releases and dig through freshly stocked crates featuring thousands of records covering every genre under the musical sun.

As well as coveted vinyl a multitude of in store events also took place throughout the day into the early evening featuring live performances, in store DJ sets and exhibitions. At Sound Records DJ’s from midday included DJ Fade, Heavy-T, Harry-G and Jake Beefy followed by live sets from some of the South West’s finest hip hop artists; Griz-O, Bro, Skunkadelic, Layman, Dutty Goonz, Spokesmao and J Chalks. Round the corner at Trading Post twelve DJ’s performed various sets from 8 o’clock in the morning including the likes of Neil Arthur from Blancmange, Keith Allen, Situation Sound, Neil ‘Dubbu’ Wilson, Will ‘Mendoza’ Cookson, Tom Savage, Andy Edwards, Nadine ‘DJ Spooky’ Phillips, Mz Monique, Danny Toft, Steve Brown and the Donnelly Sisters. Further up the road at Klang Tone Records Ten Hyphen Twenty brought forth a set of live electronic soundscapes and the shop also featured an exhibition by Oliver Swanston.

We sent one of our regular contributing photographers Nikoletta Monyok along for the first edition of our new regular photojournal series to capture the highly regarded event which celebrates and highlights the importance of independent record stores and vinyl…

SOUND RECORDS

TRADING POST

KLANG TONE RECORDS

Record Store Day 2023 In Stroud

Alex Hobbis · April 20, 2023

Record Store Day - one of the biggest annual events on the music calendar - returns this Saturday 22nd April and two of Stroud’s independent record stores have been busy over the last few week’s ordering a hoard of ltd edition RSD releases. The third will also be participating - albeit in a different way…

All three have brought forth a multitude of events for the day including live performances, DJ sets, exhibitions, discounts and much more.

We asked Tom Berry from Sound Records, Simon Vincent from Trading Post and Sean Roe from Klang Tone Records to recommend some of those RSD releases, some not RSD releases and what they’ve got going on instore for the day…

SOUND RECORDS

“Sound Records marks Record Store Day 2023 with a showcase of some of the finest hip-hop talent Gloucestershire has to offer. Various local MCs & DJs will be in store dropping tracks throughout the afternoon with support from local DJs including Fade, Jake B Kirton and Tom Lowrie (Heavy-T). The main event at 4.30 when Bro, Layman (Harry G), JChalks, Griz-o & Dutty Goonz step it up with a live in store performance, bringing RSD home in style…” explains Sound Records’ Tom Berry; “In addition the shop will be selling all the usual exclusive releases, providing goodie bags to those first in the queue and offering discounts on records throughout the day. This year we are seriously upping our RSD exclusive stock so be sure to get to us early!”

SIX RECOMMENDED RSD RELEASES:
1. Larry Levan's Paradise Garage
”Many regard Larry as the greatest DJ ever to do it and who are we to argue - disco greatness!”
2. Althea and Donna: Uptown Top Ranking
”Perhaps the greatest one hit wonders ever - Althea and Donna's classic reggae LP gets the reissue treatment...”
3. Mike D presents...Brazil 45
”What it says on the tin. Beastie Boy Mike selects 5 of his favourite Brazilian 45s and they're assembled in a lovely Mr Bongo collection - sure to disappear early!”
4. Bert Jansch: Toy Balloon/When The Circus Comes To Town
”Reissue of two of the Pentangle frontman's later LPs.”
5. Blur Presents The Special Collectors Edition
”Release of a Japan only release of the bands B-sides - includes a cover of Rod Stewart's Maggie May!”
6. Carole King: The Legendary Demos
”A release of outtakes including from the Tapestry sessions... “

Sound Records can be found at 23 George Street. Follow them on instagram and facebook for news and updates.

TRADING POST

“Apart from hundreds of exclusive vinyl releases being available on the day we also be entertained by twelve DJs from 8am through to 5pm including Neil Arthur from Blancmange, Keith Allen and Tamzin Malleson, Situation Sound, Neil ‘Dubbu’ Wilson, Will ‘Mendoza’ Cookson, Tom Savage, Andy Edwards, Nadine ‘DJ Spooky’ Phillips, Mz Monique, Danny Toft, Steve Brown and the Donnelly Sisters. This year's Record Store Day will be my last one behind the counter at Trading Post so I hope to see as many faces both old and new on the day. Fear not, I'll still be running the shop for a good while longer and there'll be a celebration when the time comes for me to go, probably March 2024.. So come and queue, fill ya boots, grab a beer or six and dance like no one's watching…”

SIX RECOMMENDED RSD RELEASES:
1. Pixies: Demos 10”
The songs on this release were recorded by Pixies in March 1987 and were included in what has come to be known by diehard fans as ‘The Purple Tapes’.
2. Blur Presents The Special Collectors Edition
2LP pressed on coloured vinyl, featuring a collection of B-sides taken from the of their first three studio albums.
3. Pixies: Doolittle Live In Brussels 2009
Captures the band’s complete show in Brussels in 2009, newly remixed by Tom Dalgety from the soundboard multi-tracks.
4. The Prodigy: Invaders Must Die Remixes
A special remix version of The Prodigy’s 4th album ‘ Invaders Must Die’, their 4th consecutive UK No. 1 studio album (2009).
5. Pearl Jam: Give Way
Recorded during Pearl Jam’s Melbourne Park show on March 5, 1998 during the Australian tour in support of their 3rd studio album Yield, the highly sought after Give Way released on vinyl for the first time.
6. David Bowie: Laughing With Liz: - The Vocalion And Deram Singles 1964 - 1967
Bowie's early Deram singles collected in a 7" box for the very first time

Trading Post is situated at 26 Kendrick Street. Follow them on facebook for news and updates

KLANG TONE RECORDS

“Klang Tone Records will be celebrating RSD by not officially participating in it! As a shop I don’t fulfil the criteria to join…I have been saving some of the best items that have come in to Klang Tone over the 6 months -so when I open the shop on Saturday 22 April, I will put out 500 astonishingly good records - some hard to find items amongst them . A jamboree of sounds from around the world! NO RSD STOCK WHATSOEVER! I’m opening at 7am - the early bird will get some Ear Worms! I’ll be serving free snacks and tea throughout the day and local Electronica act Ten Hyphen Twenty (Ed Davenport) performs live at 4pm.” explains Klang Tone’s Sean Roe; “ I’ll be playing the usual mad selection of music all through the day and we also have an exhibition of local poet Ollie Swanston’s Haiku poems that were turned into artworks after putting them into the Midjourney AI art engine, with some unusual results!”

SIX RECOMMENDED RELEASES FROM THE '“500”
1. Five Days Rain S/T
UK four piece who recorded an album in 1970 that never saw an official release at the time and which took some 20 years to resurface. They blend psychedelic rock and folk - hey it was recorded in 1970!
2. Googoosh: Finders Keepers Comp
Iran’s best kept secret - performer of some of the “rarest and unheard heart melting pop music in the world” say the liner notes. Banned after the 1979 revolution her songs were spread and preserved by cassette exchanges.
3. Sonny Sharrock : Ask The Ages
This is the 2019 reissue on Hive Mind - originally issued on CD only in 1991. This lp features Pharaoh Sanders and Elvin Jones in devastatingly good form This must be played loud to be appreciated!
4. Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On
This 2021 repress is so beautifully packaged - The music is beautifully mixed -incredible attention to detail. Sides 3 and 4 feature mono versions and stripped down re-edits.
5. Bombay S Jayashri : Shravanam
One of classical Indian vocalist “Bombay” Jayashri Ramnath’s most mesmerising works. Revered as one of the greatest living exponents of Carnatic music. Unusually this record is reverse cut-plays from the inside to the edge..
6. Maria McKee: You Gotta Sin To Get Saved
A bit of a forgotten second solo lp . This is darker and rockier than her previous country tinged outing. Features two Van Morrison covers. Rare 1993 original pressing

Klang Tone Records can be found at 50A London Rd. Follow them on instagram and facebook for news and updates.

GOP Guide To The Easter Holiday in Stroud

Alex Hobbis · April 8, 2023

*Boss Morris, Finger In the Spring, The Prince Albert, Sat 15th April*

Looking for things to do and see across the Stroud District this Easter weekend + holidays? From morris dancing, the circus and drum and bass to intimate gigs and book talks in records shops GOP’s got you covered…

MUSIC

*The Achievers, The Ale House, Sat 8th April*

THE ALE HOUSE
SAT 8TH The Achievers
Full-on electric set of original Roots-rock, blues and Americana in preparation for the band’s tour of Hungary. 8:30pm Free
THURS 13TH Dave Ayre’s Ale House Jazz
Another wonderful evening of Jazz and beer featuring some of the finest local and international jazz musicians. 8:30pm Free
FRI 14TH The Hawds
Local legends weaving together an accomplished mix of rock, funk, country and jazz. 8:30pm Free
thealehousestroud.com

THE CROWN AND SCEPTRE
SAT 8TH Rog and Bodg’s Reggae Night
Reggae Night with Rog and Bodg! 8pm Free
SUN 9TH Reduced To Clear, Texas Tick Fever
Live music from Reduced To Clear and Texas Tick Fever celebrating the pub being open for 5000 consecutive days!! 5pm Free
crownandsceptrestroud.com

KINGSHILL HOUSE CREATIVE CENTRE
SAT 15TH Brook Street Band
Join the award-winning baroque ensemble, Brook Street Band, for a special night of intricate music at Kingshill House Creative Centre. The Brook Street Band have established themselves as one of the country’s foremost interpreters of Handel’s music and as well as Handel their programme for the evening includes Bach, Corelli and Telemann. 7:30pm £17.50
kingshillhouse.org.uk

*Simon McCorry, Klangtone Records, Sat 15th April*

KLANGTONE RECORDS
SAT 8TH Around the Day In 80 Whirls: Voices
Voices: 4 channel Installation and performance by Around the Day In 80 Whirls. 4 turntables playing back the classic saydisc recording Cotswold Voices - with each of the 4 channels phasing in and out of each other - speeding up and slowing down to catch up with each other- slipping between clearly decipherable utterances and drone- like electronic murmuring and muttering. Featuring the voices of George and Dorcas Juggins , Jim Hitch , Bert Butler, Willian Clark, Walter Gardner and Godfrey Pain - the recordings on the original saydisc release were recorded and edited by June Turner There will be a short gap between 2 performances Side 1 and Side 2. 4:30 - 6pm Free
SAT 15TH Simon McCorry
‘Blissful, serene, yet broken at the edges’ - Magazine Sixty. Simon McCorry moves away from the cello to explore modular synth long form dronescapes. 4-6pm Free
instagram.com/klang_tone_records

LANSDOWN HALL
THURS 13TH Some Voices: Electric Dreams
Some Voices, the UK’s coolest non-audition choir, is taking over Stroud’s beautiful Lansdown Hall this April, with their new show ‘Electric Dreams’. Experience the joy of their mighty voices reinventing hits from the 80s as you’ve never heard them before. Get on the dancefloor and enjoy some of the decade’s greatest tracks all in blockbusting harmony. 7:30pm £8.50 from link.dice.fm/ str0ud
lansdownhall.org

MINCHINHAMPTON MARKETHOUSE
SAT 15TH Swing From Paris
Often described as ‘the finest gypsy jazz in the Cotswolds’, Swing from Paris are a UK quartet of violin, guitars and double bass. They present their own versions of music from across Europe and beyond – featuring music by Edith Piaf, Gershwin, Charles Trenet, and the Hot Club de France. Expect stylish jazz and vintage swing. 7:30pm £15
minchinhamptonmarkethouse.co.uk

*Bird In the Belly, The Prince Albert, Sunday 16th April*

THE PRINCE ALBERT
SAT 15TH Finger In The Spring: Goblin Band, Boss Morris ‘
Finger in the Spring’ is a new ritual for Stroud to welcome in the spring and nurture our creative fertility as we leave our dark winter hovels behind and look to the brighter days ahead. There will be a procession of folk music, song and dance making its way to a nearby holy well to charge our artistic appendages for the year to come by dipping them in the earthly waters of one of Stroud’s natural springs. The procession shall conclude at The Prince Albert where there will be more Morris dancing in the garden with Boss Morris, and a set of traditional music from Goblin Band - a young six piece folk music group born of the London folk scene, playing traditional music from the folk canon of the British Isles and abroad with an occasional early music flair. Free
SUN 16TH Music Nest Presents: Bird In The Belly, The Galleons
BBC Folk Award nominees Bird in the Belly are a Brighton-based folk group. Together they have collected little known and forgotten lyrics, poems and stories from around the UK, and set them to their own “hypnotically original compositions” (fRoots).With support from the Galleons whose music wanders a line between folk and indie stopping off to visit rock, blues and occasionally prog along the way. 7pm £5-£8
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

*Daddy English, Stroud Brewery, Fri 14th April*

STROUD BREWERY
TUES 11TH Shanties and Folksongs
An inclusive friendly singing circle for those that want to join in, sing, listen, and have fun. All abilities welcome. Some bawdy songs - so not suitable for youngsters! 7:30pm Free
FRI 14TH Champion Roots #001
Champion Roots #001! Bringing you the best local Selectors together to play roots music in Sound System style and fashion! Featuring Gloucester’s Daddy English, Strouds resident roots man Threebagsfull (aka Majestic Vision Sound System), warming up the sound and the people will be E Roy plus Champion Roots resident Tommy P. Powered by Majestic Vision Sound System with 4 Scoops! 8pm £5-£10
SUN 16TH Music Nest Presents: Bird In The Belly, The Galleons
Grownup gigs that welcome kids. Great live music at lower volume, with toys, crafts and a fantastic bar! BBC Folk Award nominees Bird in the Belly collect little known lyrics, poems and stories from around the UK, and set them to their own “hypnotically original compositions” The Galleons wander a line between folk and indie. Often simple and direct but they also love creating musical soundscapes and never forget the importance of a catchy hook. 2-4pm
stroudbrewery.co.uk

STUDIO 18
SAT 8TH Anarchy Arts and Global Beats
Studio 18 in collaboration with Global Beats brings the return of Anarchy Arts. While the usual chaos of paint and charcoal will ensue, this time the emphasis is on the revered vinyl - or in this case, your revered vinyl. In a true self-governing approach, they invite you to bring along a selection of your favourite tunes to throw down; and if you dare, why not bring an instrument, be it a conch, cello, guitar, trumpet or a pair of spoons for the later moments of the night. Anarchy Arts is experimental in its format with the aim to have creative fun, meet some lovely folks and dance or paint the night away. No need to be musical or creative, the audience is just as important as the maker! It all kicks off around 8 but if you want to pop in early to have a little creative chat we’ll be there from 7. The Global Beats crew will off course be throwing down global musical gems with that dancey planetary flavour with DJ JagP and DJ Remdog - expect the usual servings of Cumbia, Baltic, Balkan, Reggae dub spiced up with red hot mixes. And with Bongo Johhny on the Bongos! Plenty of room to cut some shapes! So come and get your creative groove on and show them what bangers you have! 8pm £5otd
SAT 15TH Seasoning: Tañ, Berwick, Moomaw, ansatze
UK dance music legend Tañ visits Stroud for the first birthday of Seasoning in their AV tour de force at their biggest show to date. After rocking Fabric, Berghain and billing with Interplanetary Criminal alongside other legends, her high energy, ‘90s-cum-new rave sound is set to give the valleys a good wobble. as a star on a meteoric rise, Berwick, cuts the hardest shapes out of bass music and electro. London-based Jersey and Juke legend Moomaw visits for his first UK show outside of London. Usher out the winter with some real breaks this spring…8pm
realartsandmedia.com

THE SUB ROOMS

SAT 8TH Fabio and Grooverider
Fabio and Grooverider, the Godfathers of Drum & Bass and legends of modern music who are idolised worldwide. Industry heavyweights, fans and artists regardless of genre will readily respect and praise the ongoing influence of the two. 9pm from £20
FRI 14TH Pop Divas Live!
Brought to you by the same team that produced this year’s critically acclaimed production of Cinderella, Pop Divas Live! is the UK’s number one pop concert experience featuring tributes to all your favourite female pop stars on the same stage for the first time ever! 6pm £16.50
SAT 15TH The Blockheads
The backing band of the legendary Ian Dury, The Blockheads were formed in 1977 to backup and promote Dury on tour for his New Boots and Panties!! album. Their newfound success led to a U.S tour in support of Lou Reed, and they went on to further home success in the following two years with the single Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick and the Do It Yourself album. 8pm from £31.50
thesubrooms.co.uk

SVA
SAT 8TH Footshooter Presents #011: Saige Sounds (Balamii Radio)
Footshooter returns to SVA for the 11th edition of his ongoing residency with Jazz Stroud, this time welcoming Saige Sounds (Balamii Radio) to the decks. 10pm (John Street)
sva.org.uk

UNDER THE EDGE ARTS
SAT 15TH Travelin’ Man: The Ricky Nelson Rock’n Roll Show
Travelin’ Man is the UK’s first and only tribute show dedicated to the rock ‘n’ roll legend Ricky Nelson. This authentic show features all the hits of the man who was second only to Elvis in record sales between 1957 & 1962. 8pm £15
utea.org.uk

SPOKEN WORD

SOUND RECORDS

FRI 14TH An Evening With Tom Cox
Acclaimed author Tom Cox marks the release of the paperback version of his novel Villager. Villager tells the story of a lost American folk musician and the village in Devon he made his home - it explores our relationship with the countryside and with each other. For this very special event Tom will be in conversation with Tom Berry as well as reading excerpts from the book. Musical accompaniment will be provided as will Noni’s coffee...7:30pm £5
facebook.com/soundrecordsstroud

THEATRE

*Black Hound Productions: Seeds of Memories, Cotswold Playhouse, Sat 15th*

COTSWOLD PLAYHOUSE
SAT 15TH Black Hound Productions: Seeds Of Memories
Seeds of Memories is a wistful and uplifting show packed to the brim with puppetry and poetry. It offers a gentle exploration of losing a loved one and dealing with grief through the magic of the memories they leave behind.Created by Black Hound Productions for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this piece is supported by the egg, Theatre Royal Bath Young Creatives Scheme. 7:30pm £10/£8concs
cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk

CIRCUS

GIFFORDS CIRCUS
THURS 6TH - MON 17TH Les Enfants Du Paradis
Giffords Circus are back! Les Enfants du Paradis - inspired by French Romanticism in the mid 19th Century - opens on the 6th April at Fennells Farm, Stroud, the home of Giffords Circus, before touring to 13 venues across the UK…“Les Enfants du Paradis will be our most lavish show yet! And with romance at its heart, the show’s narrative will provide a playful context for some of the most intriguing, exciting and beautiful acts ever to appear at Giffords.” Cal McCrystal, Director
giffordscircus.com

FILM

*Riders of Justice, Lansdown Hall, Sun 16th April*

LANSDOWN HALL
SUN 16TH Lansdown Film Club Presents: Riders of Justice
Mads Mikkelsen delivers a sensational Danish film with ‘Riders of Justice’ that strikes the right balance between revenge thriller and dark humour. Mikkelsen plays an army officer who returns home after the suspicious death of his wife, only to uncover a conspiracy behind the accident that caused it. He assembles a hilarious rag-tag bunch of accomplices to get revenge on the perpetrators. 7:30pm £5/£6
lansdownhall.org

*She Said, The Painswick Centre, Fri 14th April*

PAINSWICK CENTRE
FRI 14TH Wick-Flix Presents: She Said
Painswick’s delightful community cinema presents a ‘bold and vital film’, detailing the dogged work of two journalists to finally uncover the truth about Harvey Weinstein’s sexual crimes. ‘A powerful call to arms in the struggle against patriarchy’. Starring Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan. 7:45pm £9
painswickcentre.com

ART

*Almuth Tebbenhoff: Unsentimental Beauty , Gallery Pangolin*

GALLERY PANGOLIN
TUES 11TH APRIL - SAT 8TH JULY Almuth Tebbenhoff: Unsentimental Beauty
Almuth Tebbenhoff’s first solo exhibition at Gallery Pangolin. Inspired by nature and fascinated by the way objects of beauty and intrigue can emerge from industrial processes; creates work in a variety of different materials, including bronze, silver, ceramic and fabricated steel. Newly realised works carved in exquisite Portuguese Pink Marble from her latest time at the studios near Carrara, Italy will take centre stage. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm/Sat 10am-1pm
gallery-pangolin.com

GLOUCESTERSHIRE PRINTMAKING COOPERATIVE
MON 20TH MAR - SUN 9TH APR Ollie Goodson: Colourful
Fresh from his recent success at Lansdown Hall, GPC are delighted to host a solo show by local painter, printmaker, pattern designer and GPC Member: Ollie Goodson. Exhibiting a wide spectrum of works with themes including narrative, character and the exploration of colour. Open Sat/Sun/Tues/ Thurs 09:30am -2:30pm
gpchq.co.uk

KLANGTONE RECORDS
WEDS 12TH - SAT 15TH Uta Baldauf
Poet, artist and musician, Uta will display a selection of work gathered from boxes and folders buried in the dark corners of her apartment. Things occasionally need airing! Opening party Fri 14th at 6pm
instagram.com/klang_tone_records

LANSDOWN GALLERY
MON 10TH - SUN 16TH Richard Fuller: Figures In Colour
What you will see in the gallery are twentyseven paintings of vibrant colour. A number of the works spill out of their frames into three dimensional structures. Optical illusions are created by broken planes of colour which trick the eye into wondering where the two dimensional becomes three. In contrast, there are fine line drawings from the model in pencil on paper, calm and peaceful
lansdownhall.org

THE MUSEUM IN THE PARK
SAT 4TH MAR - SUN 16TH APR Cheltenham Illustration Awards Exhibition: Digging Deep
A chance to view the latest collection of imaginative and inventive visual stories created by young students and emerging illustrators from across this country and the world. Look out for the Annual too, which will be on sale in the Museum Shop.
SAT 1ST - TUES 11TH Stroud Ceramic Artists: Within The Walls
Stroud Ceramic Artists (SCA) present new work made in response to the walled garden at the Museum in the Park. This exhibition of ceramic sculpture, image and text reflects all aspects of the garden; from the plants and animals that live within the four walls, the history of the garden and the people who designed and planted it, to the broader cultural significance of walled gardens and gardens in general.
museuminthepark.org.uk

*Khadija Saye: in This Space We Breathe, SVA*

SVA JOHN STREET GALLERY
WEDS 15TH MAR - SAT 8TH APR Khadija Saye: in This Space We Breathe
Darbyshire are proud to present Khadija Saye: in this space we breathe, a portfolio of nine silkscreen prints by the late BritishGambian artist, in support of the Estate of Khadija Saye and the Khadija Saye IntoArts Programme. Khadija Saye was a GambianBritish artist who tragically died in the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017, aged just 24.. Open Weds-Fri 10am-3pm
sva.org.uk

THREE STOREYS
TUES 28TH MAR - MON 10TH APR Stuart Voaden: Connection and Belonging
Paintings by Stuart Voaden attempting to reconcile the intimate with the cosmic. Made during Stroud Valleys art making residencies, mapping a sense of place. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm/Sat 10am-4pm/Sun 10am-3pm
TUES 11TH - SUN 16TH Joshua Walker: Writing in Paint
An exhibition of original, vivid abstract art with no titles, from Dominican Republic-born painter Joshua Walker. Tues-Fri 9am-4pm/ Sat 10am-4pm/Sun 10am-3pm
threestoreys.co.uk

GOP Guide To A Halloween Weekend In Stroud

Alex Hobbis · October 28, 2022

Looking to celebrate Halloween this weekend in Stroud? GOP’s got you covered…Some halloween themed. Some not. Plenty of ace music and parties going on this weekend in this great little town of ours…

*The Umlauts, SVA Goods Shed, Sat 29th Oct*

THE ALE HOUSE
SAT 29TH
STEVE FERBRACHE

Achievers front man plays folk, Americana, Gospel, Roots and deep cuts from classic albums. 8:30pm Free

thealehousestroud.com

THE CROWN AND SCEPTRE
FRI 28TH
BOB PORTER PROJECT
Stroud based Americana band from Stroud offering a fine blend of mellow Alt Country and gritty Roots Rock. Often described as music with a ‘growl & twang’ BPP perform a mix of originals and covers.8pm Free
crownandsceptrestroud.com

*DJ Mendoza, Golden Fleece, Sat 29th Oct*

GOLDEN FLEECE
SAT 29TH OCT
HALLOWEEN SESSION WITH DJ MENDOZA
Ghoulish beats and spooky drops...Mendoza returns to the Golden Fleece with a Halloween DJ Session. Free entry, Dress up or down, evil sounds from all around…9pm
facebook.com/goldenfleecebar

THE HOG HORSLEY
SAT 29TH
HALLOWEEN PARTY @ THE HOG
Halloween Fancy Dress Party! Disco! Free buffett! Costume Theme: ‘Anything Goes’, with prizes for best dressed…7pm £5
facebook.com/thehoghorsley

*The Mudd Club, The Prince Albert, Sun 30th Oct*

THE PRINCE ALBERT
SAT 29TH
HALLOWEEN DISCO
Halloween Special Silent Disco - all welcome, free entry. Prize for the worst dressed. 8:30pm
SUN 30TH
THE MUDD CLUB, PORTOBELLO, THE ROPEBURNS
Delinquent garage rockers with a penchant for all things loud and fuzzy head to the Albert as part of their Give Me A Thrill album tour. Originally from the distant and ever-exotic land of Lawrence, Kansas, the Mudd Club now find themselves based in Bristol and sometimes Machynlleth, Wales,(depending on their mood.) Support from The Ropeburns and Strouds' award winning band Portobello. 7pm £10/£6concs

theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

*Fran & Flora, Rodborough Parish Church, Sat 29th Oct*

RODBOROUGH PARISH CHURCH
SAT 29TH
SOLITONE PRESENTS: FRAN & FLORA, DANIEL INZANI
Fran & Flora captivate audiences with world class performances of music from across eastern-Europe and beyond. Composed of cellist Francesca Ter-Berg and violinist Flora Curzon, Fran & Flora is born out of a deep friendship, musical bond and shared interests in traditional music, improvisation and sense of adventure. Daniel Inzani (Spindle Ensemble) is a composer, pianist and producer based in Stroud. His musical upbringing was a mixture of touring, collaboration and recording in an eclectic variety of musical styles, predominantly as a pianist and also as a harpist, bassist, guitarist and vocalist. 7pm £10/£12 adv from buytickets.at/solitone/759399
facebook.com/solitonepresents

*Crooked Stylus Social Club, Stroud Brewery, Fri 28th Oct*

STROUD BREWERY
FRI 28TH OCT
CROOKED STYLUS SOCIAL CLUBS PRESENTS: GROOVE ON!
An autumnal dance experience for the free party lovers out there! DJ Darius playing dubdiscoacidhouse for your delight and delectation…8pm Free
SAT 29TH
D’ARTAGNAN
Performing an acoustic set of pop, soul, reggae and rock. 8pm Free
stroudbrewery.co.uk

*Emily Barker, Rough Hands, Stroud Coffee Festival, Sun 30th Oct*

STROUD COFFEE FESTIVAL
SAT 29TH - MON 31ST OCT
The first ever Stroud Coffee Festival is a celebration of all things independent. Take a leisurely journey and explore all the diverse coffee retailers of stroud. Whether you’re a die-hard groupie or a newbie to the Stroud coffee scene, there is something for everyone. With barista competitions, live music, coffee cupping, cocktails and plenty more this festival running from 29th-31st October will platform Stroud as the burgeoning coffee capital of the Cotswolds. Woodruffs, Star Anise, The Long Table, Felt Cafe, Rough Hands, Little Ginger Cafe, the Sub Rooms, Mills Cafe, Salt Bakehouse, Meadows and more…
roughhandscoffee.co.uk/stroud-coffee-festival

STUDIO 18
FRI 28TH OCT
SAMHAIN PARTY: GLOBAL BEATS, DUTTY GOONZ, WIZARDTREE, DJ OMNII
The Horsebox, Om Nom Sounds, Global Beats, and Dutty Goonz come together on 28th October to celebrate Samhain! Come along and celebrate this ancient festival marking the transition into the darker months...in respect to this transition, they have curated a night of music following that journey. Dance into the darkness! Featuring: Global Beats, Dutty Goonz, Wizardtree and DJ Omnii. 7pm £5otd
facebook.com/Studio18Stroud

*The Haggis Horns, the Sub Rooms, Fri 28th Oct*

THE SUB ROOMS
FRI 28TH
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Come to the Subs for a spooktacular Halloween Party to remember! The infamous Haggis Horns hardly need any introduction, having been at the forefront of the UK funk scene since they came to our attention on the legendary album "Keb Darge Presents The New Mastersounds". 8pm from £18
SAT 29TH
AL STEWART
Al Stewart came to stardom as part of the legendary British folk revival in the sixties and seventies and developed the combination of folk-rock songs with delicately woven tales of the great characters and events from history. 8pm from £36.50
SUN 30TH
PICCADILLY DANCE ORCHESTRA
Michael Law's Piccadilly Dance Orchestra - owned and managed by Michael and Alan Bennett-Law, is world famous for providing superb entertainment to a very high standard and much sought-after for concert and cabaret performances as well as for private parties and corporate events. 3pm £25
thesubrooms.co.uk

SVA GOODS SHED
SAT 29TH OCT
THE UMLAUTS, MERMAID CHUNKY, VODKA TERRY
“We’re just your average trans-European, multi-lingual, art-school, post-punk, techno-inspired, über-group/circus-troop/diaeresis”. That’s The Umlauts there, attempting to describe the matrix-like myriad of influences that they’ve somehow managed to gel together to create the beguiling sounds of their new EP, Another Fact. Although The Umlauts’ genesis is in Stroud, thanks to songwriting partners Alfred Lear and Oliver Offord, the addition of visual artists Annabelle Mödlinger and Maria Vittoria Faldini as lyricists and vocalists, after meeting at art college in London, blew the group wide open in terms of what they could do creatively. As such, Ü’s tightly hewn mix of mechanical synth-pop, spiky no wave and bristling post-punk bore the hallmarks of a band exhilaratingly committing ideas as quickly as they could have them. With support from Mermaid Chunky, audio visual duo and extended chunklet family. From electronic chaos to cabaret, Mermaid Chunky invite you into their playful world and to let loose….Plus Vodka Terry, self taught comedy harpist. 7:30pm
sva.org.uk

TRINITY ROOMS
SAT 29TH
TRULY MADLYS, ELVISH
Fundraiser for Stroud Trinity Rooms Community Hub. Stroud’s new five-piece band The Truly Madlys fuse ethereal, lyrical rock with earworm melodies, haunting guitar riffs and toe-tapping rhythms to produce a huge, gorgeous sound. Supporting them is atmospheric Elvish, aka singer-songwriter Louise Victoria. There’s also delicious vegan food on offer. All proceeds go to the Trinity Rooms Community Hub, providing space for a range of activities which benefit the environment and the health and wellbeing of local people. 7:30pm donations on the door.
stroudtrinityrooms.org

UNDER THE EDGE ARTS WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
SAT 29TH
THE EDGE SOUNDSYSTEM PRESENTS: IBIZA - FULL MOON PARTY
The Edge Sound System returns to Under the Edge Arts for another fundraising afternoon and evening of great dance music . Expect classic House vibes, lots of big bangers and a Cafe del Mar feel expertly mixed with some Funky Latin and new Afrobeats. As it’s Halloween, sugar skulls, black cats, flying brooms and swishing capes are recommended. Prize for best dressed dancer is to choose the closing track! DJ Atom (Tom Beasley) and DrZedd (Sergio Zedda) get the party started with the Little Rave. Little Rave 5pm £3/Evening Party 8pm £6

utea.org.uk

Good On Paper Guide To The Jubilee Weekend

Alex Hobbis · June 1, 2022

Whether you’re a huge fan of the Queen and have been heads down in bunting for the last six months or like us just looking forward to a long bank holiday weekend in the Stroud District we’ve got you covered featuring everything from beer festivals, outdoor exhibitions to sculptures in caves, drag nights and dub on a mammoth sound system…

ART

GALLERY PANGOLIN

MON 21ST MAR - SAT 16TH JULY Peter Randall-Page: Retrospective - Maquettes and Prints

Gallery Pangolin’s first Peter Randall-Page solo exhibition and the first ever retrospective of this Royal Academician. The exhibition features a wide selection of his maquettes and prints which spans his creative practice of over 40 years and include several newly realised works. Due to popular demand the exhibition has been extended to the 16th July.

SAT 21ST MAY - SUN 17TH JULY Back To The Cave

An exhibition of Modern and contemporary sculpture all underground at Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean. With 60 sculptures by 47 international artists, it’s a ‘must see’ exhibition this summer!

gallery-pangolin.com

THE GARDEN AT MISERDEN

SAT 28TH MAY - SUN 31ST JULY Cotswold Sculptors Association: Creating Spaces 2022

CSA’s exhibition is spread throughout the beautiful gardens at Miserden and there is also an indoor exhibition in the clubroom in the heart of the village (Opposite the Carpenters Arms). To make a day of it enjoy some lunch in the newly refurbished Glasshouse Cafe whilst browsing the catalogue of sculptures. Or visit the potting shed shop. In the Peach House there will be workshops by local craftspeople and artisans. To book tickets to the Gardens in advance head to the website below or just turn up and buy them at the gate. £9adults/ Free for children under 16

miserden.org/garden

THE MUSEUM IN THE PARK

SUN 1ST MAY - SUN 12TH JUN A Thread Of Light: Exhibition of Kiln Cast Glass Sculpture

‘A Thread of Light’ brings together three generations of internationally acclaimed glass artists, five of whom live and work in the Stroud Valleys. In association with the UN’s International Year of Glass, this collection of exquisite and intriguing contemporary kiln cast glass sculptures will be sure to delight and fascinate. Works will be for sale and an illustrated catalogue will be available to purchase. Part of the Select Trail 2022, this exhibition is kindly supported by lead sponsor Stroud Arts Festival, with additional sponsorship from Mark Holford and Kilncare.

museuminthepark.org.uk

PREMA

SAT 26TH MAR - TBC JUNE Hannah Dyson and Jim Pilston: Four Twisted Tales

A folktale folly by artists Hannah Dyson and Jim Pilston. A collaborative mix of sculpture, collage and poetry reimagining four local legends. Giants, witches , goats and sea monsters a plenty.

THURS 21ST APR - WEDS 1ST JUNE Guy Warner

Guy Warner is a self-taught landscape painter working from his home studio in Winchcombe. He produces vibrant depictions of his local landscape, working mainly in oil on canvas.

prema.org.uk

THREE STOREYS

TUES 31ST MAY - SAT 4TH JUNE Off With Their Heads

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, four local artists are curating an exhibition of contemporary art. The exhibition aims to honour the Queen’s reign from a fresh and controversial perspective. Artists Charlotte Miles, Damn Sung, Ella Berry and Zachary Walsh have created a truly unique and beautiful exhibition that draws on local landscapes, children's stories, nature, current affairs and personal experiences throughout the Queen’s reign. 10am-3pm

threestoreys.co.uk

UNDER THE EDGE ARTS WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE

SAT 4TH - SUN 5TH UTEA Crafts Exhibition

An exhibiton of arts and crafts produced in the various UTEA classes and workshops, past and present. 10am-4pm

utea.org.uk

COMEDY

THE SUB ROOMS

SAT 4TH The Royal’ish’ Variety Show

Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style at the Subs Royal’ish’ Variety Show. You’ll find something to keep all the family entertained; from comedy to magic, hoop spinning to ventriloquism, song and dance and maybe even an appearance by the King of Rock & Roll himself. Compared by the incomparable Joe 'Elvis' Reeve. Comedy from the international man of merth and merriment Noel Broadie. Magic and Ventriloquism from Colin Dymond. The musical stylings of John Dalton. Hoop spinning from the amazing Eilidh Hoop. 6:30pm from £10.50

thesubrooms.co.uk

FILM

ELECTRIC PICTUREHOUSE CINEMA

FRI 3RD - MON 6TH Elizabeth: A Portrait In Parts

An archive-based documentary film about the Queen. A celebration. A truly cinematic mystery-tour up and down the decades: poetic, funny, disobedient, ungovernable, affectionate, inappropriate, mischievous, in awe. Funny. Moving. Different. The Queen as never before. The film will be followed by a 16 minute recorded Q&A with the producers. Fri-Sat 7:30pm/Sun 3 + 7:30pm/Mon 8pm

wottoncinema.com

GATCOMBE PARK

SAT 4TH Open Air Cinema: Bohemian Rhapsody

A Platinum Jubilee weekend celebration on the beautiful Gatcombe Park Estate in Gloucestershire, and be rocked by the foot-stomping, fist-pumping musical movie phenomenon that is Bohemian Rhapsody. This award-winning modern classic charts the meteoric rise of Queen and their unforgettable, one-of-a-kind frontman, Freddie Mercury. Experience the highs and lows and incredible music of the most distinctive band in British music history, and be ready to sing, clap and cheer to celebrate this very special weekend. We Will Rock You! 9:30pm

alfrescofilm.co.uk

MUSIC

THE GEORGE INN

THURS 2ND - SUN 5TH Royal Jubilee Knees Up

A weekend of food and live music with the Honeymoon Swingband followed by a DJ set on Thurs 2nd. Thurs from 3pm/Fri-Sun from 12pm

facebook.com/NewmarketNailsworth

THE HOG

THURS 2ND - SUN 5TH Platinum Jubeerlee Festival

The Hog in Horsley hosts its own festival ft live music from G&T Blues, Texas Tick Fever, Excel Band, Big Joe Bone, Libby Shirnia, The Shaggy Dog Raconteurs, Alex Bayross, Bill Roberts, The Common Voices, Suthering plus over 40 beers by the best local breweries, food by Caper, free facepainting for kids and much more! Thurs-Sat 12pm - 11pm/Sun 12pm-8pm

hoghorsley.com

THE KINGS HEAD

FRI 3RD - SUN 5TH Kingscourt Jubilee Fete

Stars In Their Eyes the iconic impersonation show, live music from local bands, a Jubilee Fete and much much more with profits going to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

facebook.com/TheKingsHeadKingscourt

NEWARK PARK

SAT 4TH Utrillo Jazz Trio

A modern piano trio playing classic jazz and original compositions performing in the walled garden. 1pm

nationaltrust.org.uk/newark-park

MINCHINHAMPTON MARKETHOUSE

FRI 3RD Granny’s Attic

Described by Folk Radio as “one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now”. With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength and are much loved by audiences up and down the country. 7:30pm £16

Minchinhamptonmarkethouse.co.uk

MORTIMER GARDENS

SAT 4TH Nailsworth Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea Party

An afternoon tea party with performances from the Nailsworth Dramatic Society, St Vincent and The Grenadines and more!

THE PRINCE ALBERT

FRI 3RD - SUN 5TH Celebrate Royally @ the Prince Albert

The Albert bring forth the party with live music from Lili Davies (Fri), Disco (Sat), local punk legends Chinese Burn (Sun) plus parade, folk sessions and more…

Theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

SAXON BARN

SAT 4TH Quartet Draig

A concert in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, featuring a selection of classical works heard annually at the Last Night of the Proms alongside traditional British music. 5pm

saxonbarn.co.uk

STROUD BREWERY

FRI 3RD Dub From Above Presents: Dub In the Valley

Dub From Above returns to Stroud Brewery bringing you a night of musical upliftment and enjoyment - Roots and Culture style! Ft one of Bristol's most prolific artists and producers, Dutchie joined by Indra MC plus Dub From Above DJ’s, Skulk Audio Sound System and Selectas. 8pm £5/£8/£10

SAT 4TH Blue 2 The Bone

One of the West’s newest ‘old’ bands, with two of it’s line up having played professionally across the UK, Europe and on Top of the Pop’s in the mid to late seventies. Having recently launched their debut EP titled Down Deep South, the band often features on national radio and Blues programs. 8pm Free

stroudbrewery.co.uk

THE SUB ROOMS

THURS 2ND Majesty ft Baga Chipz, Booty Bass

Majesty brings your UK drag superstar Baga Chipz as she makes her delicious debut at the Subs to satisfy all your Platinum Jubilee needs. Leo Loren, better known by the stage name Baga Chipz, is a British drag queen known for competing on the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and most recently RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World. Followed by Bristol collective Booty Bass - born for women and non-binary folk to come together and play big, bad, unapologetic bangers from around the globe. 8pm from £21.50

SUN 5TH Jubilee Lunch

A delicious 3 course celebration lunch and afternoon concert with Chalford Silver Band. 11am £21.50

thesubrooms.co.uk

Good On Paper Party 2022 - Photo Gallery

Alex Hobbis · February 13, 2022

Photos: Nikoletta Monyok, @geniusmuppet

Photos: James Styler, @j.h.styler

Photos: Alex Jefferis, @penpaint461

Stroud District Music Listings: Weds 24th - Mon 29th Nov

Alex Hobbis · November 23, 2021

THE CROWN AND SCEPTRE
THURS 25TH Open Mic Night
The Sceptre’s hugely popular open mic night returns! All welcome...7:30pm Free
crownandsceptrestroud.com

THE PRINCE ALBERT
SUN 28TH Lewis Barfoot, Megan Crouse
Alt Folk artist Lewis Barfoot heads to Stroud as part of her headline Irish and UK tour to celebrate the release of her debut album, Glenaphuca released in March 2021. Lewis works with an uncomplicated loveliness of sound, blending ethereal, evocative vocals with original compositions and reinventions of traditional songs from Ireland and the UK. Frequently compared to the likes of Kate Rusby, Sandy Denny, Maíre Brennan and Julie Fowlis. Support from Megan Crouse. 7pm £14
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

RODBOROUGH COMMUNITY HALL
SAT 27TH Patsy Gamble, Keith Thompson and Muddy Manninen
Session saxophonist and songwriter Patsy Gamble joins forces with UK international blues rock guitarist Keith Thompson and ex Wishbone Ash guitarist Muddy Manninen for a very special acoustic concert at Rodborough Community Hall. There is no bar facility so please do bring your own drinks/glasses for an evening of original songs, music and chat with 3 seasoned musicians…7:30pm £12 (numbers are strictly limited - please book in adv via Tony Allsop: 07891850564 tony@287br.co.uk
or Patsy Gamble: 07966049681 patsygamble06@gmail.com

STUDIO 18
FRI 26TH Busk and Beyond
Studio 18 is hosting a night of music and artmaking on the 26th of November, starting at 6pm. This event will be unlike anything you have experienced before. Part gig, part open arts workshop, part poetry performance, plus whatever unscripted creative happenings take place on the night. You’ll hear music from the crazy punk bands Glitchers and Nice Indian Boys Don’t Play Punk. The music will run alongside the third Studio 18 Anarchy Arts workshop - where you are given the space and permission to let your inner creativity run wild. You’ll be encouraged to let loose and make a mess. Grab your creative weapon of choice and go for it. Everyone and anyone is welcome - no arts experience required. Studio 18 will roll out the canvas and provide the paint. You're advised to wear clothes that don't mind witnessing a paint fight... its about to get messy. Play, paint, punk....or not - if you'd rather just come along and be part of the crowd, enjoy observing the chaos that ensues around you and dance the night away, that's great as well! Come for the music. Come for the art. Come for the infamous Studio 18 fire pit. Featuring special performances from Jonny Fluffypunk and Bernard Beardsley. In association with Stroud Love Music Hate Racism. Entry by donation. 6pm
realartsandmedia.com

THE SUB ROOMS
THURS 25TH A Salute To Humphrey Lyttelton
The “Salute to Humphrey Lyttelton” is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Humphrey Lyttelton’s birth and to showcase his wonderful life, times and music.- 8pm £25 - £27
SAT 27TH Stroud Love Radio Takeover
Join us on Sat 27 Nov from 10.30am in Central Bar & Kitchen for a day of movin' and groovin' with a LIVE broadcast from Stroud Love Radio. 10.30am Free
SAT 27TH Norman Jay
Norman Jay is one of the most respected and popular DJs in the world today, best known for pushing the boundaries of the UK’s club culture and coining the phrase 'rare groove'. 9pm £21.50
MON 29TH Squeeze
The Sub Rooms and the Prince Albert presents the legendary Squeeze! SOLD OUT!
thesubrooms.co.uk

SVA
SAT 27TH Voka Gentle, Mesadorm, Philippe Nash
A unique trio of three producers, three singers and three songwriters, and openers for the legendary Flaming Lips at London’s Brixton Academy, batter down the drawbridge with a brand new album of songs and a panoply of musician-fans hoisting their banner. Motorik beats meet tender experimental soundscapes and the voices of twisted church congregations. With support from Mesadorm; a 5-piece collaborative project between Blythe Pepino (Vaults), Aaron Zahl, Daisy Palmer (Paloma Faith, Goldfrapp, MIKA), Jo Silverston (The Unthanks, Red Clay Halo, Frank Turner, Spindle Ensemble) and David Johnston (ZunZun Egui, Phil King, Chairfight!) and alternative singer songwriter Philippe Nash. 8pm £10 (Goods Shed)
sva.org.uk

ULTER
FRI 26TH Slide!
Energetic dance music from local DJs. Slide to the sounds of house, UK garage, techno and dancehall. Dress to sweat. Featuring DJs Ed DMX (DMX KREW) , Gooddoggy and Piper Sun. 9pm £5otd
ulterstroud.com

CARPENTERS ARMS Miserden
WEDS 24TH Edwina Hayes
Nanci Griffith described her as 'The sweetest voice in England.' Edwina's beautifully written songs and charming stage presence have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-americana. 8:30pm Free
thecarps-miserden.co.uk

UNDER THE EDGE ARTS WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
SAT 27TH The Sounds Of Simon
A tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. 8pm £12/£10concs
utea.org.uk

TETBURY GOODS SHED
SUN 28TH The Pasqualati String Quartet
The Pasqualati String Quartet was formed during the lockdown of 2020 by four musicians who share a love of quartet playing and suddenly found themselves with the luxury of time to come together and rehearse. Tonight they bring you: Beethoven Quartet in Bb op 18 no 6 and Beethoven Quartet in E minor op 59 no 2. 7:30pm £16.50
shed-arts.co.uk

Stroud District Music Listings: Sun 14th - Sat 20th Nov

Alex Hobbis · November 14, 2021

*The Selecter, Stroud Shindig, The Sub Rooms*

THE CROWN AND SCEPTRE
FRI 19TH Texas Tick Fever
Moonshine-Fuelled Americana from Texas Tick Fever. Tales of hobos, grifters, bootleggers and drifters from the backwoods of America. 8pm Free
crownandsceptrestroud.com

FRANCE LYNCH CHURCH ROOMS
SAT 20TH AIR In G Presents: Moscow Drug Club
A curious musical place where elements of Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, French Musette and Storytelling meet…Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt. Moscow Drug Club delivers an intoxicating and intimate musical experience. 7:30pm £10
airing.co.uk

THE PRINCE ALBERT
SUN 14TH Sam Brookes
Sam Brookes returns to the Albert for his second gig of the year playing music from ‘Black Feathers’. His soaring, multi-octave voice – often compared to Tim Buckley – stands as one of the most expressive instruments in British music. Folk-meets-jazz twisting and turning at the outer reaches of the singer-songwriter role, his music is confessional in the most explicit way – and new album Black Feathers is as honest as it gets.7pm £15
MON 15TH Becky Dellow
Fiddle player and musicologist Becky Dellow returns to her old musical stomping ground to launch her debut solo album: Take Her Out And Air Her. Becky’s mellow, beautifully crafted arrangements and repertoire, learned over a lifetime of playing, have been further shaped by more than a year studying the fiddle with Martin Hayes, one of the most significant talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music, with whom she shares a love of tune histories and traditional music research. For the launch, Becky is joined by virtuoso guitarist Kit Hawes. 7pm £10
THURS 18TH Sheelanagig
For over a decade Sheelanagig have brought their array of foot-stomping folk tunes to audiences across the globe. And tonight they rock the Albert with their wild fun and abandon. A quintet with a well-stocked armoury of stringed instruments – guitar, fiddle, double bass - added with the rhythmic energy of flute and drums and a bagful of joint-jumping tunes, these boys from the South-West England create a real dynamic which is inherent in both their furious dance medleys as well as their interestingly arranged original pieces. 7:30pm £14
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

STROUD BREWERY
WEDS 17TH Open Mic Night
Stroud Brewery's hugely popular open mic night! Come along and share your talent or have a beer while you enjoy the talents of others...8pm Free
SAT 20TH St Vincent and the Grenadines
A young, up and coming, blues/jazz band from Stroud. 8pm Free
stroudbrewery.co.uk

THE SUB ROOMS
MON 15TH Ward Thomas
Ward Thomas are an English modern country-pop duo, composed of twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas from Hampshire. The band has been called "Britain's first country stars". Fellow country singer, Crissie Rhodes of The Shires, describes their music as written "from a British perspective". 7:30pm £26.50 - £28.50
WEDS 17TH Keith James - A Concert for a Changing World
Words that reverberate with the tenacity of human spirit in these current times of brooding disquiet, fractured societies and civil unrest. Songs that have changed history and moved millions of people to do things they never thought possible. Included in this concert are songs written by Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, Nina Simone, Leonard Cohen and Keith. 8pm £15.50
THURS 18TH Ian Siegal
In more than a quarter-century of touring multi-award winner Ian Siegal’s mission statement has barely changed: songs that are real, shows that resonate, vocals served raw. Today he is considered by many to be the most compelling British blues artiste since the great names of the sixties. - 8.30pm £16.50
FRI 19TH Stroud Shindig
An annual event of epic proportions to celebrate one very special creative little town with a killer line-up including The Selecter, Krafty Kuts, Thrill Collins, DJ Good Doggy, Fiyahman, Drank Man Sober, Stroud Red Band and more...7pm £20
SAT 20TH Stroud Symphony Orchestra
Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite and The Lark Ascending with John Pearce. Gustav Holst - “In Memoriam William Morris” from The Cotswolds Symphony and Jupiter from The Planets. Jonathan Trim - premiére of Symphonia Pandemica and Heart of the Five Valleys. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March no. 4 and a selection from the Enigma Variations including Nimrod. 7.30pm £9 - £16.50
thesubrooms.co.uk

ULTER
THURS 18TH/FRI 19TH Up The Stairs
Regular DJ night above Tomari-Gi with guest DJ’s. 8pm £5otd
ulterstroud.com

CARPENTERS ARMS Miserden
WEDS 17TH Crazy Goat
An evening of West Country Folk with strident vocals from Flossie Fiddle and a touch of madness. Two girls playing the same violin, broom dancing and the comic songs of Trevor Crosier and Adge Cutler. 8:30pm Free
thecarps-miserden.co.uk

UNDER THE EDGE ARTS WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
SAT 20TH Clive Gregson
Clive returns to UTEA for one last time to belatedly celebrate his 40th year in the business. 8pm £12/£10concs
utea.org.uk

TETBURY GOODS SHED
SAT 20TH Melvyn Tan
Acclaimed pianist Melvyn Tan performing works by Schumann, Chopin, Jonathan Dove, Albeniz and Ravel. 7:30pm £20
shed-arts.co.uk

Stroud District Music Listings: Sat 30th Oct - Sat 6th Nov

Alex Hobbis · October 30, 2021

THE CROWN AND SCEPTRE
THURS 4TH NOV Rodda’s Hairy Craic
Irish Acoustic Session with Tim Potts. 8pm Free
crownandsceptrestroud.com

THE PRINCE ALBERT
MON 1ST NOV Webb City
Webb City unite through their shared love of the Oscar Peterson, Nat ‘King’ Cole and Art Tatum trios. Recently formed in Summer 2021, Webb City have quickly established themselves, performing in London and touring nationally. Webb City’s current UK tour, ‘The Art of Tatum’, presents their modern take on the iconic work of the famed Art Tatum trio. 7pm £12.50
WEDS 3RD NOV Traditional Folk Session
An informal traditional music session with tunes from England, Ireland, Scotland (and anywhere else, really...), led by some of the country's best musicians. All welcome. 7:30pm Free
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

STROUD BREWERY
WEDS 3RD NOV Open Mic Night
Stroud Brewery's hugely popular open mic night! Come along and share your talent or have a beer while you enjoy the talents of others...8pm Free
stroudbrewery.co.uk

THE SUB ROOMS
SAT 30TH OCT Bootleg Blondie
The world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band. The band have been entertaining audiences for nearly 20 years, and have played the infamous CBGB club in New York City, the Isle of Wight Festival, the Shepherds Bush Empire, London’s 100 Club and the legendary Hammersmith Palais.8pm £10-£13.50
SUN 31ST OCT Sam Lee
An award-winning inventive singer, a folk song collector, conservationist and founder/director of The Nest Collective. This performance forms part of Sam’s Old Wow+ tour and for which he is releasing a special tour edition of the same title including the full original album together with 6 special bonus tracks. 8pm £16.50-£18.50
thesubrooms.co.uk

SVA
SAT 6TH NOV Immersive Fields Taster
Drop-in surround-sound taster event for LOSS><GAIN’s new Immersive Fields (I.F.) festival, which follows later at the Goods Shed (Nov 12-14). Come and hear ‘Demo Shed' spatial audio mixes of Gruff Rhys, Mount Kimbie, Jockstrap, Jónsi and others, to whet your appetite for an I.F. programme featuring playback and live installations from Sigur Rós, Hannah Peel, Cosmo Sheldrake, Rosie Lowe & Duval Timothy, Fader, Luke Abbott, John Foxx, Richard Norris and new band Matekoi. 10am-3pm Free (John Street Gallery)
sva.org.uk

ULTER
SAT 6TH NOV Invisible Hand: New York. Chicago.Stroud
Funk. Disco. House. Inspired by the old underground parties & clubs of the late 70's & 80's. 9pm £5otd
ulterstroud.com

ST MARY’S CHURCH Painswick
SAT 6TH NOV Painswick Music Society Presents: The Nash Ensemble
The Nash Ensemble of London has built up a remarkable reputation as one of Britain’s finest chamber music groups and is currently the Chamber Ensemble in residence at the Wigmore Hall. Programme: String Quartet in C Op 29: Beethoven, String Quartet in Eb Op 97: Dvorak. 3pm £5-£20
painswickmusicsoc.co.uk

CARPENTERS ARMS Miserden
WEDS 3RD NOV Greg Brice
Greg is an upcoming young bluesman based in The Cotswolds. He was extremely popular last time he played at The Carps. Recently he has been working on his debut album with members of the Stroud based band The Achievers.8:30pm Free
thecarps-miserden.co.uk

UNDER THE EDGE ARTS Wotton Under Edge
FRI 6TH NOV Vinyl Night: Hazy Shade Of Winter
Let UTEA spin your favourite vinyl tracks on a specific theme...This month it’s all about ‘Hazy shade of Winter/anything remotely seasonal...’. Or just come along to listen and enjoy a drink. Room for dancing too! 8pm
utea.org.uk

AND JUST OUTSIDE STROUD…

TETBURY GOODS SHED
SAT 6TH NOV Spindle Ensemble
Contemporary classical quartet Spindle Ensemble’s Tetbury debut performing music from their second album 'Inkling' released on Hidden Notes Records in May this year.Listeners may hear influences from composers such as Satie, Pärt, Ravel, Reich, Glass and Moondog in their music but might also find the soundtracks of Morricone and the minimalist aesthetics of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra nestled alongside the more experimental leanings of groups such as Rachel’s, Esmerine, Bell Orchestre and Amiina. 7:30pm £16.50
shed-arts.co.uk

Stroud District Music Listings: Sat 23rd - Sat 30th Oct

Alex Hobbis · October 22, 2021

CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ART
SAT 23RD Room To Improv: Jason Kahn, Unicorn Ship Explosion, Wooolheads
Born 1960 in New York, Jason Kahn is a musician, artist and writer. He lives in Zürich. As an electronic musician, guitarist, vocalist and percussionist Kahn collaborates with many international musicians in the context of free improvised music. He has also composed numerous electro acoustic pieces and graphical scores written for specific groups and musicians. His work can be heard on over two hundred solo, collaborative and compilation releases. Kahn's installations and interventions have been shown in museums, galleries, art spaces and public sites internationally. Stroud based performers Unicorn Ship Explosion and Wooolheads will be opening the event before Jason's performance. The Blue Room, 1st Floor. 7:30pm £5otd

THE PRINCE ALBERT
SUN 24TH Ian Prowse, Elvis McGonagall
Ian has eight albums of acclaimed songwriting under his belt along with 30 years of experience at the coal face of rock and roll music. On the RaconTour Ian will present an evening of passionately skilled songwriting and fantastic stories stretching from his early days with Polydor signed act; Pele through the highs and lows of Amsterdam to today's position as a highly respected tune-smith. Tears, fun, rabble rousing, gossip and a damn good singsong all in one night.With support from Elvis MCGonagall. 7pm £10
MON 25TH Ma Polaines Great Decline
Ma Polaine have a sound that is their own. Beth Packer and Clinton Hough both grew up with jazz, blues and soul, using those influences and a love for individuality to write songs that are simultaneously dark and light, featuring Beth’s effortlessly distinctive vocals and evocative lyrics, coupled with Clinton’s understated guitar style. A welcome return to the duo that gain fans with every gig, their recent album ‘City of Love’ received 4 stars in MoJo and numerous plays on 6music and beyond.7pm £12
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

STROUD BREWERY
FRI 22ND - SUN 24TH Stroud Brewery Crowdfunder Party
The Stroud Brewery Crowdfunder Party arrives! Expect music all weekend long with Thrill Collins, Crooked Stylus, Steve Ferbrache, Free Spirit, Bob Porter Project, DJ George, Vincent and the Grenadines, the Curious Little Big Band plus a range of food offerings from their kitchen and local street food suppliers. All three floors open to the public with different activities on each floor.
stroudbrewery.co.uk

THE SUB ROOMS
SAT 23RD Flutter and Fly
Sinfonia Viva will continue to work their musical magic in Stroud with two very special interactive concerts for young children and families. Flutter & Fly is an award-winning show, telling the enchanting story of Rowan and their paper plane through a mixture of well-known tunes and original pieces by composer Jack Ross, and live drawings by artist Eleanor Meredith. Perfect for young children and families, joining in with plenty of singing, dancing, lying down on beanbags, meeting musicians and their instruments. 11am and 1pm £7
SAT 23RD KT Tunstall
SOLD OUT!
THURS 28TH Bandit 29
BandiT is a four-day songwriter and band workshop for 50 to 60 students aged 7 to 17. Students throughout the community come together to form bands and to be creative in songwriting and performing. The prime function of the workshop is to give young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to gain experience in musicianship, creative songwriting and performance skills. 7pm £10-£15

FRI 29TH Alex Rex
Singing drummers may now be in vogue, but very few combine the masterful musicianship, vivid lyrics and expressive vocals one experiences with Alex Rex. In fact, few musicians have a CV as impressive as band leader Alex Neilson. He’s drummed with some of the most eclectic musicians of the international underground; from Bonnie "Prince" Billy to Shirley Collins, Jandek and Current 93. All on top of a 10-year stint with his own critically acclaimed psych-folk outfit, Trembling Bells.8pm £13.50-£15.50
SAT 30TH Bootleg Blondie
The world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band. The band have been entertaining audiences for nearly 20 years, and have played the infamous CBGB club in New York City, the Isle of Wight Festival, the Shepherds Bush Empire, London’s 100 Club and the legendary Hammersmith Palais.8pm £10-£13.50
thesubrooms.co.uk

SVA
SAT 23RD Waldo’s Gift, The Other Way
Waldo’s Gift is the result of three like-minded musicians that have been given the time and space to let their sound naturally take shape, allowing them to hone in on a true sonic representation of themselves both as individual players and together as a three-piece. Their sound is a coherent cacophony of a vast variety of influences, hurtling from the harmonic and rhythmic sophistication of jazz through to the most cutting edge experimental electronic music -all with the unhinged energy of the most powerful left-leaning rock and metal and packed with the emotion and dynamic range of a full orchestra. Heading to Stroud for the last date of their UK album tour with support from The Other Way. 8pm £8advonline/£10otd/£6under 25’s/£8otdunder 25’s.

FRI 29TH Cosmo Sheldrake, Howl
London-based multi-instrumentalist musician, composer and producer. Cosmo released his first single ‘The Moss’ in 2014, which was followed by the ‘Pelicans We’ EP in 2015 and his debut album The Much Much How How and I in April 2018. He collaborated with Bernie Kruase at The Great Animal Orchestra exhibition at Foundation Cartier in Paris and in 2019 he released a series of Wake up Calls, pieces composed entirely from recordings of endangered British birds. He has toured internationally, composed music for film and theatre, and in 2015 he ran a community choir in Brighton. He releases music through his own label Tardigrade Records. With support from vocal collective Howl. 8pm £10advonline/£12otd/£8advunder 25’s/£10otd
sva.org.uk

ULTER
SAT 23RD Loose Joints
Loose Joints is a new venture into underground dance music featuring Monobrow (Sound Records) and Matt Sefton. Expect to hear funk, disco, house and techno into the early hours with some curveballs thrown in. One for the dancers...9pm-1am £5 from Sound Records
ulterstroud.com

CARPENTERS ARMS Miserden
WEDS 27TH Becky Dellow and Jeff Gillett
The break up of Mischief Afoot saddened many of us, so it is great to see Becky and Geoff getting back together. You know what to expect, high octane fiddle and sensitive guitar accompaniments interspersed with traditional songs. 8:30pm Free
thecarps-miserden.co.uk

Stroud District Music Listings: Sat 16th - Fri 22nd Oct

Alex Hobbis · October 16, 2021

THE PRINCE ALBERT
SUN 17TH Leveret
Three of England’s finest folk musicians, Andy Cutting (button accordion), Sam Sweeney (fiddle) and Rob Harbron (concertina), come together as Leveret to bring music firmly rooted in tradition but with a fresh approach. With no two performances alike, they rely on skill, trust and mutual interaction to convey a performance that is relaxed and natural whilst being truly spontaneous. The trio have a multitude of awards between them (BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year 2015, Sam Sweeney; three-time BBC Folk Awards Best Musician, Andy Cutting; Best Group and Best Album BBC Folk Awards 2014, Rob Harbron with The Full English) and continue to build on that success with their latest album, Diversions (2019). 7pm £14
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

ST LAURENCE CHURCH
SUN 17TH Alan Brinley Shaw: Classical Guitar Recital
Brinley Shaw is known internationally for his passionate performances, stylistic interpretations and virtuoso repertoire pushing limits to the edge. He will perform a highly entertaining program of works by Bach, Piazzolla, Dominiconi and Albenitz . He will be accompanied by the ever popular Dr Sue Houseago reading selected poems. An evening not to be missed. 7pm £13adv from the Sub Rooms or otd. Kids go free!
stlaurencefuture.org.uk

THE SUB ROOMS
SAT 16TH Neighbourhood
Dubbu and Mendoza are established promoters, DJs and vinyl enthusiasts. They masterminded the Stroud Block Party which has gone down in local history as one of the best parties in town. They're responsible for Notorious, Uptown and most recently Overproof. And now? They're bringing their good vibes to the Subs brand-new art deco bar with Neighbourhood. 9pm £7
SAT 16TH HENGE, Shunya
“Attention Earth!!! This is HENGE. We come in the name of rave. We bring you the gift of Cosmic Dross - a kind of music new to your world. We have news. Planet Earth is an experiment. Your species was sent codes from space, to help you love and dance. But your leaders grew scared. They hid the codes from you. Now your consciousness shrinks and they destroy your world with weapons of war. Ravelings of Earth, Rebel! Absorb the mutated frequencies of Cosmic Dross. There are no Earth words to describe these sounds, but you will learn how to love and dance again. This is your future, put down the weapons.Unite, and colonise space...”8pm £15
SUN 17TH Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure For Kids
World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo makes mad music with his mouth. Become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101!2pm £11.50-£13.50
SUN 17TH Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention has been entertaining music lovers for over half a century. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes. But one thing has remained the same -Fairport’s passion for performance. 8pm £26.50-£29.50
MON 18TH The Waterboys
SOLD OUT!
FRI 22ND Sinfonia Viva ft. Sophie Rosa
Innovative, award-winning and Grammy-nominated orchestra Sinfonia Viva pay their first visit to Stroud in what promises to be a highlight of the Stroud Arts Festival 75th Season. Béla Bartók - Romanian Folk Dances Philip Herbert – Elegy: In Memoriam Stephen Lawrence Astor Piazzolla – Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings Op.48. 7:30pm £12-£25
thesubrooms.co.uk

ULTER
SAT 16TH Dub from Above Presents: Dub in the Valley!
Dub From Above returns with a full crew to bring you a night of heavy weight musical entertainment linking up with Acid Patch Sound System again in a new venue space in the centre of Stroud...Joining them on the night will be Bristol and SW based Inner Echo (Hold Tight Records/Firmly Rooted/Dub-Stuy) coming in with a fresh stack of exclusive Dub Plate Pressure and Yaksha Sounds, a young and accomplished producer who already has sold out releases under his belt, the most recent working with prolific vocalist Fakir Amlak. Yaksha will be playing a Live-Dub set of his trademark meditative sound! 9pm - till late £5adv/more on the door!
tomari-gi.co.uk

CHRISTCHURCH NAILSWORTH
SUN 17TH Bristol Ensemble Tea-Time Concert: Pictures from Paris I
Roger Huckle and Paul Israel of the Bristol Ensemble perform Franck’s lyrical Violin Sonata, written for the Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe on the occasion of his marriage in 1886. Treasured for its songlike motifs and themes which recur throughout its four movements, the work is beautifully balanced between piano and violin, and the piece is among Franck’s most frequently performed compositions. As well as Fauré’s serene Berceuse for violin and piano, the programme also includes piano solos by Debussy. 3pm £10otd
nailsworthchristchurch.org.uk

CARPENTERS ARMS Miserden
WEDS 20TH Mice In A Matchbox
Sally and Jim describe themselves as A couple of sailory types (from Bromyard) wot sing. This is true, but does not tell you about some imaginative arrangements and fine guitar playing. 8:30pm Free
thecarps-miserden.co.uk

UNDER THE EDGE ARTS WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
SAT 16TH Narthen
A quartet of superb vocal harmonies and multi-instrumentalism. 8pm £12/£10concs
FRI 22ND DJ Night With HUGEhands
A night of experimental deep house and dance music. Fundraiser for Dementia Connections. 8pm £8
utea.org.uk

Stroud District Music Listings: Sat 9th - Fri 15th Oct

Alex Hobbis · October 9, 2021

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

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 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

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

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

GOP Guide To August Bank Holiday Weekend In Stroud 2021

Alex Hobbis · August 22, 2021

The Stroud Fringe Festival may not return for a while yet but until then each year we put together a Guide to the August Bank Holiday Weekend in Stroud. From art exhibitions, fairs, trails and festivals to music, theatre and spoken word there is as per usual still plenty going on! Share, invite friends from further afield to show them just what an amazing place Stroud truly is…And do come back to this page for news and updates as there will no doubt be much more to add…

ART

GALLERY PANGOLIN
MON 2ND AUG - SAT 11TH SEPT
Off the Wall
An exhibition exclusively of Modern British and Contemporary sculpture that all work, interact, lean and hang off the wall. With over 40 works by 24 British and International artists, this exhibition is the first of its kind at Gallery Pangolin. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm/Sat 10am-1pm
gallery-pangolin.com

HALLIDAYS MILL
THURS 8TH JULY - SAT 28TH AUG
TJUKURPA
Summer Aboriginal art exhibition. Tjukurpa is the creation period and it forms the basis of all Aboriginal knowledge. It is a complex, all-encompassing belief system that defines religion, law and moral systems for Australia's indigenous people. It comes from their ancient ancestors who created, and brought life to the earth, during what non-indigenous people know as 'Dreamtime', or the ‘Dreaming'. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm
hallidaysmillgallery.com

LANSDOWN HALL AND ART GALLERY
WEDS 25TH - SUN 29TH
Almost Unbelievably Normal: DiSect, Rex Birchmore and Galina Gardiner
DiSect: Stroud based collage idiot back at Lansdown with a limited edition print release of ‘You Promised Me A Rose Garden’ the front cover of the July issue of GOP, plus a load of originals and prints. Crab Museum by Rex Birchmore: Ethically sourced crabs. Plastic snatched from our beaches and bellies. Reordering and documenting things. Enjoying doing that. Galina Gardiner: Paints in oils. Everything can be pretty (even Whitty). Commonplace things are what catch and throw Galina (i.e mostly you can tell roughly what it is and guess what it’s about). Mystique: notably absent. In a parallel world, also a local painter of cows and ice cream. 11am-5pm. Private vie Fri 27th 6-8:30pm
lansdownhall.org

THE MUSEUM IN THE PARK
SAT 10TH JULY - SUN 12TH SEPT
Gallery Pangolin Presents: Jon Buck : March of Mutability
Following Jon Buck’s successful 2019 exhibition Time of Our Lives, a major body of work shown across both Pangolin Galleries, Gallery Pangolin and The Museum in the Park have teamed up to present a new exhibition entitled ‘March of Mutability’. This show will include a group of new sculptures relating to contemporary theories of evolution, alongside prints and drawings. Buck draws inspiration from a wide range of historical and contemporary scientific and anthropological sources; his work explores primary patterns derived from the natural world. They embellish the surfaces of his sculptures implying that this diversity requires conserving.
SAT 28TH AUG - SAT 4TH SEPT
Stroud Local History Society Exhibition: Festivals and Shows
Stroud Local History Society celebrates Festivals and Shows held in Chalford, Stroud, Stonehouse and Rodborough in the past, including Stroud's connections to the 1951 Festival of Britain and the Stroud Show Carnival parades of the 1960s. This exhibition shows in Gallery Two and will be open every day including Bank Holiday Monday (30th August).
museuminthepark.org.uk

THE PAINSWICK CENTRE
FRI 28TH MAY -MON 30TH AUG
Handmade In Painswick
A pop-up shop for the summer showcasing incredible local makers and artisans all based in and around Painswick. From art to jewellery to food to flowers featuring the Bespoke Flower Company, the Painswick Beekeeper honey, local artists Rupert Aker and Jennie Barber, hand knitted woolies from the Tibbiwell Alpacas, jewellery from Photogem and Ooblin, amongst many more! 10am-5pm
painswickcentre.com

STATION GALLERIES AT STROUD AND STONEHOUSE RAILWAY STATIONS
Let’s Create Stuff
An exhibition celebrating the magic of the landscape and our connection with nature through a colourful and playful exploration created by Stroud based illustrator Hatty Staniforth and moving-image artist Katherine Glynne-Jones who are both part of the Let’s Create Stuff collective. Footage captured on walks in Stroud forms the basis for 12 prints by Hatty and also a short video piece by Katherine, which can be found at @okletscreatestuff. This work forms a series of exhibitions by local people at Stroud and Stonehouse railway stations.
cscic.org

SVA JOHN STREET GALLERY
MON 23RD AUG - SAT 4TH SEPT
Noela James Bewry: Residency and Exhibition
Noela James Bewry, abstract artist, will be resident in SVA John Street Gallery from Mon 23rd until Sun 29th: " I plan to use this opportunity as a challenge to paint on a very large canvas in public. It will be a process of discovery, so please do walk past and follow the progress...” Following on from her residency in Noela will be showing a selection of abstract paintings from Mon 30th August until Sat 4th September: “I belong to Brancaster Chronicles which is a forum for live and recorded discussions on abstract painting and sculpture organised and filmed by participating artists (branchron.com). Taking part in this group has liberated and expanded my understanding of abstract art and is key to my development as an abstract painter." The exhibition will be open to the public on Thurs - Sat from 10am till 4pm
sva.org.uk

CIRCUS

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GIFFORDS CIRCUS
THURS 19TH - TUES 31ST
The Hooley
Giffords Circus continues to push the boundaries of circus artistry by combining high production value with creative flair and attention to detail, with acclaimed production designer Takis bringing his magical touch to the production with their biggest set ever. The Hooley 2021 stars Tweedy the Clown, Nancy Trotter Landry, Lil Rice, Rebecca Musselwhite, and Duo Imagine, with live music from the Giffords Circus band directed by musical director James Keay. Following the show Giffords unique travelling restaurant, Circus Sauce, will be open serving three-course hearty locally-sourced seasonal feasts and new for this year – there is a licensed bar! Minchinhampton Common
giffordscircus.com

FESTIVALS/FAIRS/TRAILS

THE OUTER FRINGE
27th - 30th August
A full weekend of live music, a beer and cider festival and great food...Music lineup: Saturday -Mr Markos Outer Space Emporium (1:30pm), 3 litre Capri (2:30pm), Tamzin Barnes (4:10pm), Shady Past (5:30pm), Lost Submarines (6:50pm), Dry Seamen (8:10pm) and Les Bernadettes (9:30pm)/ Sunday - Earl (1:55ppm), Howling Matt (3pm), Texas Tick Fever (4:05pm), Woo Town Hillbillies (5:10pm), Trevor Babajack Stieger (6:40pm), Big Joe Bone (7:45pm) and Luke Philbrick and Solid Gone (8:50pm)/Monday - Stroud Red Band (12:30pm) and DJjerksauceproject (2pm). The Famous Chilli Cookoff also comes back on the Sunday, with local chefs competing for the coveted Cup alongside Americana bands. Bank Holiday Monday will see the return of Erin Baker's fabulous Veggie/Vegan Pad Thai Noodle Bar after the slow march down Horns Road with the Stroud Red Band!
crownandsceptrestroud.com

NOISE ON THE NAL PRESENTS: WATERSIDE STORIES
SUN 29th
Performers, musicians and community exhibitions at Queen Elizabeth II Field! 2-4:45pm
cotswoldcanalsconnected.org

PAINSWICK ROCOCO GARDEN
FRI 23RD JULY - SUN 5TH SEPT
Magic Mayhem Trail
Meet Unipiggle, a muddy, loud and proud Unicorn Pig with special Magical Powers…He can turn anything he wants to CHOCOLATE! What’s that?! Unipiggle’s magic has been stolen! It was swiped by a cheeky choco-magic thief who is hiding somewhere in the resplendent Ro-cho-co Garden. Track down Unipiggle then find all of his magical pals to solve the puzzle and find the culprit! This trail has been created by local author and illustrator Hannah Shaw who lives in Stroud. Hannah’s magical Unipiggle series is published by Usborne and aimed at 6-8 year olds. Fans of the series will love to see all the familiar characters but you don’t need to have read the books to enjoy the trail. The trail is only 50p with admission to the Garden, and of course… there is a chocolate prize! (alternative prize also available).
rococogarden.org.uk

STROUD ART FAIR
SAT 28TH
Following on from the very successful launch event held in June this year, the Stroud Art Fair returns on Saturday 28th August outside the Sub Rooms. A similar number of stall holders are on show but this time they will also be using the George Exhibition Room inside the Sub Rooms to extend the event. Since the organisers began the concept of starting the non profit making Stroud Artists Cooperative they now have 51 different local artists from a diverse genre, age and ability who have signed up to exhibiting on the square and participating in the group. The August fair will see a number of new artists. The Stroud Artists Cooperative are keen to develop shared projects where artists group around themes to then put on an exhibition, share skills and network. If you are an artist who would like to join the cooperative you can get in touch via stroudartcooperative@yahoo.com

YARD TRAIL STROUD
MON 30th
The hugely popular Yard Trail Stroud returns this Bank Holiday Monday, a great way to get to know your neighbourhood, hunt some bargains or make some cash whilst saving the planet by reusing and recycling and building stronger communities! Pick up a map available at venues throughout Stroud to plan your day...
facebook.com/yardtrailstroud

MUSIC

THE HOG HORSLEY
SAT 28TH
Texas Tick Fever
Moonshine-Fuelled Americana from Texas Tick Fever. Tales of hobos, grifters, bootleggers and drifters from the backwoods of America…7:30pm
SUN 29TH
G-Strings Ukulele Experience
The brilliant G-String Ukulele Experience will be joining The Hog on Sunday 29th August as part of their Bank Holiday weekend entertainment! Expect covers of classic songs with a ukulele twist. 4pm
MON 30TH
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Live music from St Vincent and the Grenadines - an instrumental Blues/Jazz/Funk Band featuring up and coming musicians Harry Ashcroft, Tom Robbins, Jozef Russell and Felix Williams. 3pm
hoghorsley.com

STROUD BREWERY
SAT 28TH
Crooked Stylus: Back In The House
After more than 18 months in the corona wasteland with only the medium of radio broadcasts to sustain, Crooked Stylus is back to serve the dancefloors of Stroud! Contorted house, twisted disco, acid bungalow and skewed funk all lovingly sewn, knitted and sellotaped together by DJ Darius Akashic. 8pm £5 from Sound Records
MON 30TH
Lick It Back
A mixture of 50’s US R’n’B, early 70’s Soul, Bluebeat, Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Roots, Lovers spun by Lick it Back this bank holiday Monday
stroudbrewery.co.uk

THE SUB ROOMS
SAT 28TH
Neighbourhood Launch Party
Dubbu and Mendoza are established promoters, DJs and vinyl enthusiasts. They masterminded the Stroud Block Party which has gone down in local history as one of the best parties in town. They're responsible for Notorious, Uptown and most recently Overproof. And now? They're bringing their good vibes to the Subs brand-new art-deco bar with Neighbourhood. Prepare to dance until the early hours with a top-of-the-range sound system, and these wicked DJ's taking to the decks. More good news?! The launch party is completely free...8pm
thesubrooms.co.uk

THE CARPENTERS ARMS MISERDEN
SAT 28TH
Global Beats Summer Breeze
Global Beats/Jag P heads to the Carpenter Arms for a DJ set ft funky world vibes, Bhangra, Afrobeat, Latin, Balkan and more! 4pm
thecarps-miserden.co.uk

SPOKEN WORD

CHRIST CHURCH ROOMS NAILSWORTH
FRI 27TH
Nailsworth Festival: Philip Douch - Stories For Latterly Lock Down Grown Ups
Award-winning Stroud writer-performer Philip Douch brings us an entertaining evening of his own short stories for grown-ups. Mostly fun, sometimes gently moving, Philip’s engaging style is laced with warmth, wit and a playful love of words. With dubious claims to fame ranging from reading his work at the Cheltenham Literature Festival to playing Eddie the Eagle’s dad alongside the man himself at The Everyman, Philip invites you to sit back and listen to tales of awkward love in the lingerie department; friendly aliens unravelling the mysteries of Network Rail and the man constructing a matchstick model of HMS Dreadnought. This is an evening sure to send you home with a smile on your face as longlasting as any jab in your arm… and you’ll even get the full benefit without needing to come back for another dose in a few weeks’ time. 7:30pm £8
nailsworthfestival.org.uk

ENGLAND UNCOVERED
FRI 27TH
Stroud: Bottoms Up! A Guided Walk
Known disparagingly as the Bottoms, Stroud grew to be the textile capital of the Cotswolds. It clothed the Redcoats, supplied trade goods to the Native Americans, and gave the world a place to put its billiard balls. It may even have supplied the cloth for the first US flag! On this guided walk we explore the growth of Stroud from backwater to behemoth and on the way discover the last fatal pistol duel, Blackbeard the Pirate, the Napoleonic hero who almost became a schoolboy statistic and the man who made the suburban weekend. The tour ends at the Stroud Brewery - where you get a free beer to toast Stroud's most famous son. Starts outside the Sub Rooms, Sat 11am/Fri 5pm £12pp booking in adv essential
Englanduncovered.eventbrite.co.uk

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THE SUB ROOMS
FRI 27TH
Any Questions?
BBC Radio 4’s iconic discussion programme comes to Stroud. Described as ‘a topical discussion programme in which a panel of personalities from the world’s politics, media and elsewhere are posed by the audience’ the show has been just that for 70 years since it’s first broadcast from the Guildhall in Winchester on 12th October in 1948. Hosted by David Jacobs from 1967 to 1984 and most memorably by Jonathon Dimbleby from 1989 to 2019 the show is one of Radio 4’s flagship programmes and remains hugely popular. 6:30pm Free
thesubrooms.co.uk

THEATRE

PAINSWICK ROCOCO GARDEN
MON 30TH
IKP Productions: Beauty and the Beast
Following their sell-out success with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, IKP return with a brand new, “delightfully daft” (The Stage) retelling of the classic story Beauty and the Beast. This enchanting production promises to be fast-paced, family-friendly and fun so prepare to be amazed and amused as IKP give this tale of adventure and acceptance their trademark ‘bonkers’ treatment. This is an outdoor performance, and will take place in all safe weathers including wet weather. Please bring something to sit on.2:30pm
rococogarden.org.uk

Sound Records Launches New Record Label

Alex Hobbis · March 26, 2021

Sound Records have just announced the launch of a new record label with the release of Patched In: Sounds of Underground Stroud, a compilation of electronic music from the town and includes tracks by Blancmange vocalist Neil Arthur, Mermaid Chunky and Orbury Common amongst others.

Profits from the record are raising funds for local music venue, the Prince Albert, which was recently one of just four UK pubs featured on Tom Kerridge’s BBC show Saving Britain’s Pubs.

Upon the launch of the label, Sound Records co-proprietor Sean Roe said “It’s been a fantastic 3 years for Sound Records and launching a label of the music we love has been a long held dream.”

“We've got such a wealth of talent in Stroud from Mermaid Chunky to Simon McCorry so it’s great to be able to give them this platform while supporting the Prince Albert as well” Tom Berry, Sound Records

The record is released in September and can be pre-ordered via their recently launched crowdfunder here.

The record comes with line notes by music journalist Rupert Howe and sleeve design by Adam Hinks (Good On Paper). The record features exclusive tracks and will only be available in the vinyl format.

Subs@home

Alex Hobbis · November 20, 2020

By Mia Sati Ashcroft

The pandemic has flipped the creative industries on their heads, seriously risking the future of our music, arts and performance professionals, The Subs has been forced to adapt, and fast.

The result? We went big, and decided to take Stroud to a global audience – so we could spread some joy, bring comfort to those struggling – and most importantly help preserve the future of Stroud’s beautiful venue, bring some much needed income to our local (WORLD CLASS) creative community, and spread the word – we’re unbelievably #proudtobestroud

And so with a lot of blood, sweat and tears, and the help of the Rob James from Topo Productions – our new GLOBAL live streaming channel subs@home was born.

In response to this challenge we’ve created a programme for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home together with Jazz Stroud and Deepbed...But we’re not talking DJs in front of their sofas (although that was great, thank you), we’ve actually created a TV studio, complete with an actual production gallery, 7 cameras, a director, floor manager, and cameramen.

And the most special thing? The set for our new studio is Jack Wimperis’ Everything Is Light exhibition – a proper slick set-up…

In return for at least 60 minutes of spectacular, intimate performances, all we ask is for a minimum donation of £5 to support The Subs, pay our musicians and our tech teams.

How do you pay? Well – simply click on the event link on our website – and purchase a ‘voluntary ticket’. Amounts start as low as £5 (which we’ll be super grateful to receive!) but if you feel like you want to see more, then another couple of quid would go down a treat, and allow us to plan some top shows in December too (rumour has it that Elvis *might* be in the building…).

To launch subs@home we’ve got some great acts from Stroud’s brilliant Mermaid Chunky, South-West Sicko MC Griz-O, to the world-class Carducci Quartet performing alongside the Dave Ayre Trio. All of this, recorded live and beamed straight into your homes, from inside the INSANE light exhibition, Everything Is Light, created and built by Glastonbury Festival artist Jack Wimperis. You’re in for a treat.

View the line-up by heading to The Subs' What’s on page here

As well as our live-streams we are launching a podcast! ‘The Subs do a Podcast’ (it does exactly what it says on the tin), which will be available soon on all of your favourite platforms (Spotify, Google Music and Apple Music).

This will be jam-packed with interviews from local community projects to exclusives from back-stage. Episodes will be released fortnightly as we talk (live and breathe) music and community. Please do get in touch with Mia if you’d like us to interview a band, musician artist or performer, or if you’d be a great person for us to feature! (mia@thesubrooms.co.uk)

Get a glass of wine in hand, plug your laptop into your TV and speakers, and we’ll see you (kind of) this Friday (Nov 20) night from 8pm…

LISTINGS:
Fri 20th Nov Mermaid Chunky and Guests
Subs@home and Jazz Stroud present Deepbed Sessions – kicking off with the extraordinary film and experimental music performance duo Mermaid Chunky will be joined by some socially-distanced friends for some technicolor mayhem. Click here for further info and here for the fb event page with news and updates. 8pm £5
Sat 21st JSSO Project and Special Guest Griz-O
Subs@home and Jazz Stroud present Deepbed Sessions – with the extraordinary JSSO project featuring very special guest Griz-O – who hypnotise the thousands of people who pack festival tents to see them with their live electronic dub. Click here for further info and here for the fb event page with news and updates. 8pm £5
Weds 25th Nov Dave Ayre Trio ft. Carducci Quartet and Anthony Burton
Expect a VERY special evening of world-class music featuring Stroud’s very own Dave Ayre Trio, the award-winning Carducci String Quartet and author, historian and BBC presenter Anthony Burton. Click here for further info and here for the fb event page with news and updates. 8pm £5

Emily Barker

Alex Hobbis · November 6, 2020

By Tom Berry
Issue 64, September 2020

There are few sights more thrilling than a gathering or murmuration of starlings, watching hundreds of birds swarm together at dusk creating something greater than the sum of its parts…

Such a scene has provided an unlikely inspiration to Australian songwriter and Stroud resident Emily Barker. Having witnessed such a phenomenon while sat in sand dunes on the coast in her home country she started thinking about migratory birds and the parallels with her own life – going home each year but constantly moving.

A Dark Murmuration of Words is Emily’s latest record and it certainly isn’t afraid to tackle the big issues that face us –the climate emergency and racial inequality are just two topics covered while the lead single The Woman Who Planted Trees is a tribute to Green Belt founder, Wangari Maathai. Yet this is a record that never feels difficult to listen to, the latest stopping off point in a remarkable career that has effortlessly straddled rock, folk, soul and Americana.

Of course, due to current circumstances, Murmuration is not quite getting the release that Emily had originally conceived. For now the bulk of touring will have to wait - although she will be playing the Red Rooster festival in September. She is determined though that this record will have longevity and will be returning to the stage as soon as it is possible and safe to play it live. In the meantime, lockdown has enabled her to ‘strip things out a little’, getting off the treadmill and developing her own projects. One particularly significant avenue she tells me about is writing poetry, some of which will soon be published, another has been her popular Music + Coffee series on Youtube which pairs classic albums with great brews.

Its music however that remains her primary focus. For this record she has worked exclusively with Stroud based musicians and recorded it in a week in Pembrokeshire, rather than Memphis, which provided the setting of her last solo record. Despite this reliance on local talent the playing on the record really is top notch. Drummer Rob Pemberton (ex Low Chimes), bassist Lukas Drinkwater (who also happens to be Emily’s partner) and Pete Roe on keys and guitar perfectly compliment Emily’s songwriting and singing to enable her to shine. This approach sits well with the overall feel of the record that recognises the importance of acting at a local level to begin to influence the wider global situation.

Emily told me about the significant impact that one particular text has had on her own thinking: Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth, who advocates a much more holistic approach to our time on the planet than the current obsession with economic growth. For Emily the book brought into focus the need to bring all of the issues facing us together to tackle them together. Just one example she says is ‘educating girls being one of the most effective ways of defeating climate change.’

The Woman Who Planted Trees - A film by Joe Magee periphery.co.uk

These issues are tackled on perhaps the most striking track on the record Machine. While many of the tracks on Murmuration could fit under the Americana banner, Machine is almost abrasive. Emily herself recognises that the track is some sort of departure but it actually provides an extra dimension to the record which flows perfectly. She admits that she spends ‘many hours agonising over the tracklisting’ and the vinyl and CD versions of the release are programmed slightly differently to compliment the formats. Having previously worked in a record shop herself, Emily recognises the value of the physical album while respecting that much of her audience may stream as well.

For all of the record’s political dimensions, it is actually Emily’s voice that really stands out as the most impressive aspect. As I listened to it I remembered the first time I heard her voice at one of the annual Good on Paper Parties at the Prince Albert. I was cueing up an Eddy Grant record when it hit me. On stage was a woman with a voice like honey, I turned to a friend and just said ‘wow, she’s good!’ That same voice beautifully compliments the gorgeous songs she writes and enables the listener to really engage with the lyrics, something Emily is particularly keen to achieve with Murmuration.

I asked her when she first realised she could sing? It was in a school year 10 graduation event when she sang Aretha Franklin’s Respect that the penny dropped. For the next two decades this particular talent has enabled her to tour the world, collaborate with heroes and record work that will ultimately cement her legacy. Talent is great but it's also clear that in this particular case, it is also accompanied with hard work and an ongoing willingness to learn and innovate that has got Emily where she is today.

Where Have the Sparrows Gone - directed, filmed and edited by Tom Jacob tomjacob.co.uk

This really is a universal record – it will appeal to those who like the current in vogue alt-folk acts such as Laura Marling and This Is The Kit as well as those who most know Emily for her haunting theme for the Wallander TV series. It will appeal to those who want a proper album discussing the big themes of our time but also those who just want great tunes sung well. Emily Barker is a unique talent and we’re very lucky to have her…

A Dark Murmuration of Words is out now via Thirty Tigers (thirtytigers.com). On Sunday 15th November Emily will be performing the album in it’s entirety live from Stroud Valleys Artspace venue the Brunel Goods Shed in Stroud together with the local musicians who played on the record; Lukas Drinkwater (bass, guitar and vocals), Rob Pemberton (drums, synths, percussion and vocals), Pete Roe (keys, guitar and vocals), Misha Law (viola) and Emily Hall (violin). Click here for further information and tickets.

Tom Berry is a record shop proprietor, DJ and Minnie Riperton obsessive. He can be found propping up the counter at Sound Records.

Stroud August Bank Holiday Weekend Guide

Alex Hobbis · August 28, 2020

DEEPBED RADIO
Sat 29th - Sun 30th
An ongoing project led by artists and supported by artists that has self set the task of profiling DJs and audio projects with roots or threads to artist led hubs in the Stroud and Gloucester area. Deepbed is an online station but it’s also a meeting place for an emerging artists community with a common interest in each other’s creativity. Follow Deepbed on facebook and instagram for weekly programme schedules and the website at deepbedradio.org to listen back to previous shows.

GALLERY PANGOLIN
In the Mix
Gallery Pangolin is now open by appointment. 'In the Mix' is a changing assortment of sculpture, prints and drawings by gallery artists, contact the gallery to arrange your own private viewing, or to request to view a particular artwork…Head to gallery-pangolin.com for further info.

INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE DAY
Sat 29th Sound Records and Trading Post
As announced earlier this year, Record Store Day as it has come to be known will not be celebrated in 2020. Instead there are three RSD 'Drop Dates' in which you can get hold of the RSD titles from local record shops: August 29, September 26 and October 24. Click here for the Sound Records fb event page and here for Trading Post event page for further information and social distancing rules. For a list of this year’s RSD releases visit recordstoreday.co.uk Trading Post 8am-5pm/Sound Records 8am-5:30pm

LANSDOWN GALLERY
Fri 28th - Sun 30th The Great Reopening!
A showstopping collection from many different, mostly local, artists curated by Jessy Plant to celebrate the reopening of the gallery. Visit lansdownhall.org for further info. 10am-4pm

SIMON MUNNERY: WHAT AM I?
Sat 29th SVA
Andy Holden, artist and curator, presents the first ever art exhibition by legendary alternative comedian Simon Munnery. The exhibition will include paintings, props, jokes, videos and archive material spanning 35 years of stand-up comedy. It will include many of his well-known characters such as Alan Parker: Urban Warrior, with whom Munnery had a cult BBC Radio 1 show, and League Against Tedium, which formed the bases of his BBC 2 television series Attention Scum.Munnery was described by The Scotsman as: ‘The closest that comedy gets to modern art’, and this exhibition will allow visitors to decide for themselves if his eclectic, profound, and humorous endeavors can be considered art, or not. Some of Munnery’s props from his 35 years of performing at the Edinburgh Festival have been transformed into sculptures, and his stick-men drawings that appear in many of his shows will be exhibited. Also on display, is the oil painting which was the center of his most recent Edinburgh stand-up show The Wreath. Munney has had brushes with the world of art before, having collaborated with Banksy on Exit Through the Gift Shop and appearing occasionally as spokesperson for the mysterious graffiti-artist. He also once sold a painting, featuring a joke about the Rolling Stones, to Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones. The exhibition features Alan Parker: Urban Warrior, returning after 25 years to amuse the crowds at Extinction Rebellion. During Alan’s stirring routine, which includes showing the crowd some of his drawings, we see many of the crowd getting arrested. We also witness a funeral, staged by Munnery in his garden, in which he ‘catches the Wreath’. Death, pretentiousness and politics are all scrutinized for jokes, but in the humour something else seeps out, and perhaps that something could be ‘art’? Visit sva.org.uk for further info. 10am 4pm

STROUD LOVE RADIO: STROUD BLOCK PARTY TAKEOVER
Sat 29th
The Stroud Block Party crew reunite on Stroud Love Radio to discuss the ins and outs of Block Party on what is the events 5th year anniversary. They’ll also be playing their favourite tunes from the Block Party era! Click here for the fb event page for further info and head to facebook.com/stroudlockdownradio for the rest of the weekend’s SLR schedule…

STROUD’S SAFELY DISTANCED SOCIAL
Sat 29th - Sun 30th Bank Gardens and the Sub Rooms
A gentle, safe community event with carefully considered, outdoor free family-friendly fun. Head to the Bank Gardens on Saturday to find out about the Stroud Book Festival, Stroud Film Festival, Stroud Theatre Festival the Stroud Steampunk Weekender and future events at Lansdown Hall plus performances from Spaniel in the Works Theatre Company and Mr Woo. Head to the Sub Rooms as they open their doors for the first time since March and find out about their future plans, restoration work, the People’s Republic of Stroud’s new home and more…Click here for the fb event page

THEO DEPROOST: LOST IN TIME
Sat 29th - Mon 31st Museum in the Park
An exhibition of photography exploring the secrets of the Museum’s stores. Theo Deproost is a still-life and landscape photographer based in London. He grew up in Stroud and has fond memories of visiting the Museum when it was still in Lansdown. Since 2017, he has been exploring our stored collection and taking photographs, with the aim of sharing some of its weird and wonderful (and usually hidden) artefacts with the wider public. Theo strives for an exploratory and imaginative approach to viewing the world around us. One of his key objectives is to break down a subject to its core components of shape, texture and colour and present it to the viewer in an unconventional and compelling way. In this exhibition you will encounter geological specimens, tropical butterflies and a selection of objects that have been collected by, or donated to, the Museum over the last century. The objects, and Theo’s images, range from the beautiful, to the slightly unsavoury, to the frankly bizarre. Book your visit online at museuminthepark.org.uk or call 01453 763394. 11am-4:30pm