Sefrial, The Prince Albert, Thurs 5th
ALE HOUSE
Fri 6th The Rockers
Authentic sounding rockabilly, dismantling and re-arranging some of the biggest chart-toppers and pop classics they could think of, stripping them down and hot-rodding them just as back yard mechanics did to '32 Fords in the 1950's. 8:30pm Free
THE CROWN AND SCEPTRE
Thurs 5th Open Mic Night
Hosted by Stroud’s own Americana troubadour the Rev. Stretch. All welcome! 8pm Free
crownandsceptrestroud.com
LITTLE VIC
Sun 8th Barny’s Live Music: Alden Patterson Dashwood
Monthly music night, special guest Alden Patterson Dashwood with MC Kieran Archer. Floor spots available! 7:15pm £4(suggested donation)
facebook.com/BarnysLiveMusic
Orphic, The Prince Albert, Sat 7th
THE PRINCE ALBERT
Thurs 5th Sefrial
With influences as diverse as John Zorn, Medeski Martin and Wood, and Tin Hat, Sefrial is the brain-child of rising star Sophie Stockham. With a saxophone-heavy front line featuring the energy and lyricism of Sophie's alto, complemented by the unmistakeable sound and brilliance of Jake McMurchie on tenor, groove and invention is provided by the chief composer Matt Brown on drums, under-pinned by the warm sound of Greg Cordez on bass. The band is completed by the distinctive Joe Wilkins on guitar, who blends the blues and energy of Jimi Hendrix with the subtlety of Bill Frisell or Marc Ribot. 8:45pm Free
Sat 7th Orphic
New acoustic jazz quartet based in Bristol, UK. Includes members of Sefrial, Get The Blessing, Dakhla Brass, Modulus III, We Are Leif. Playing tunes by the likes of Johnny Dyani, Joshua Redman, Thelonious Monk and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. 9pm Free
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk
Thee Ones, Stroud Brewery, Fri 6th
STROUD BREWERY
Tues 3rd Open Mic Night
Stroud Brewery’s weekly open mic night. Poets, comedians, jugglers, ventriloquists, mimes, magicians and (statistically) musicians are welcome to take the stage! 15 - 20 minute sets depending on time. If you're not a performer then clap loudly, sing along, laugh at the jokes and have a blooming good time. Family friendly(ish). 7:30pm Free
Fri 6th Thee Ones
Legendary Stroud favourites Thee Ones play in Stroud Brewery’s balcony bar, playing original soul, jazz, R&B and 60s hammond beats. This energetic live band has been known to whip crowds into a serious party with their Latin rhythms and incredible dance moves...Not to be missed! 7:30pm Free
Sat 7th Bob Porter Project
Stroud based Americana group - a fine blend of mellow Alt Country and gritty Roots Rock…Often described as music with a ‘growl and twang’ the Project offer up a mix of originals and covers. 8pm Free
stroudbrewery.co.uk
The Rat Affair, SVA Goods Shed, Weds 4th
SVA
Weds 4th Funk-In Sessions
Best live Funk Jam in town ...FUNK Only...Nothing but the Funk! All are welcome to listen or perform! Every Wednesday night. 8pm £1otd (John Street)
Weds 4th Flamenco Workshop
Open it to anyone interested to learn about flamenco in general so anyone can join either clapping, playing cajon or singing. Contributions welcome. Every Weds (term time only) 7:30pm (John Street)
Weds 4th The Rat Affair Presents: RAT
The Pied Piper of Hamelin reimagined through live music and shadow puppetry. Amidst a musical score that shifts between sensationally boisterous Eastern European folk and sparse reflective piano works, RAT tells the tale of a curious man who offers to rid a corrupt town in crisis by driving its vermin infestation away. It questions the very nature of theatre by removing speech from the narrative, choosing instead to adopt the use of exquisite puppetry and projection to present a powerful spectacle of light and sound. Suitable for audiences 10+ 7:30pm £7adv from SVA/£8.40(plus booking fee) online (Goods Shed)
Fri 6th John St Social
Come and watch Izzy Martini turn those beans into creamy espresso martinis at the John Street Social. Happy hour specials from 6pm. Plus an eclectic vinyl and visual mix by guest DJs. 6pm
sva.org.uk
MINCHINHAMPTON COTSWOLD CLUB
Thurs 5th Minchinhampton Folk Club
Minchinhampton Folk Club meets every Thursday evening at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club, 11 High Street, Minchinhampton. Folk, Country, Blues, pop, anything goes. Regular spotlights, guests and theme nights. Check website for up-to-date listings. 8pm £2 (donation)
minchfolkclub.org
PREMA ARTS CENTRE Uley
Fri 6th Songwriters Circle w/ Greg Hancock, Alex Seel and Madeleine Harwood
Three prominent UK singer-songwriters take to the stage to share their compositions. Greg Hancock has a solid reputation as one of the UK's most original songwriters and skilful guitarists. Alex Seel's songs go right to the heart of the matter. Whether he's exploring themes of love, life or modern society, he weaves his deceptively gentle lyrics around subtle and sophisticated melodies and song structures. Madeleine Harwood impresses audiences with her beautiful and expressive voice and emotive song writing...7:30pm £12/£9concs/£10friends/£8concs/£16otd
prema.org.uk
CARPENTERS ARMS Miserden
Weds 4th Bill Taylor and Martin Vogwell
Bill Taylor will be joined by Folklaw's Martin Vogwell performing traditional and contemporary songs and ballads. Rich vocals and harmonies with guitar and mandolin accompaniments. 8pm Free
thecarps-miserden.co.uk
RSVP Bhangra, Under the Edges Arts, Sat 7th
UNDER THE EDGE ARTS Wotton Under Edge
Sat 7th RSVP Bhangra
RSVP is spearheading the renaissance of live Bhangra in the UK. From massive stages at Glastonbury (12 years) and Womad (4 years), to concert venues across the UK and Europe, they're always guaranteed to get everyone dancing. 8pm £10.50/£9.50concs
utea.org.uk