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Sun 1 August
scarecrow sunday
The theme this year is ‘food’ with celebrity scarecrow chefs with their own recipes. Lunches, teas, games, stalls and tours of the the Castle at Brampton Bryan. Organ recitals and Festival of Flowers in the church and an evensong at 6.30pm, 01547 530241.
songs of praise service
With MGV Liederkranz 1863 Sulzbach, Germany and Builth Male Voice Choirs. Alpha Chapel, Builth Wells, 10.30am, all welcome.
marches oboe school
Final concert of the summer course. Solos and ensemble pieces, featuring even more oboes! Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 3.30pm, £5 on the door, 01544 350559.
bisyoc symphony orchestra
Programme includes Mahler, Strauss, Mozart and John Hymas. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £8, tickets from Ludlow Information Centre, 01584 875053. Proceeds to be shared with Ludlow Hospital League of Friends.
hereford jive & swing dance night
DJ Steve Chalky White provides great dance tunes. Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7pm, £4 on the door, 01432 357859.
Titley jazz 2010
Featuring Clark Tracey Quartet, Art Themen Sextet, Clarinet Marmalade and Alan Barnes Octet. Titley Junction Station, near Kington/Presteigne, from12 noon. Afternoon ticket £20, evening £20, all day £37, weekend ticket £70, 01544 260119 (1-8pm).
globe summer party
Barbecue and bouncy castle on the new Globe field, all welcome, 1-5pm, 01497 821762.
Mon 2 August
steve caprice
A tribute to Elvis Presley. Stretton School, 7.30pm, £12, 01694 724106. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.
blues mondays
Unhappy hour 6.30-7.30pm, bring your old blues records to play. No. 46 Wine Bar, High St, Presteigne.
cider city jazzmen
The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 01432 274968.
Tues 3 August
organ concert
Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm, retiring collection.
Open mic
The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £2, 01743 234970.
shinobi’s last vendetta
Yorkshire House, Shrewsbury.
nicki rous
Bell Inn, Leominster.
zephirus saxophone quartet
St Laurence’s Church, 7.30pm, £16, 01694 724106. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.
Wed 4 August
graham walker & oliver gooch
Cello and piano. Methodist Church, 3pm, £6, 01694 724106. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.
casey greene jazz trio
With Laura Collins. Housman’s Café Bar, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, 01694 724441.
Thurs 5 August
binns organ recital
St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury, 1-2pm, 079123 88985.
deep elem
The Globe, Ludlow.
open mic jam night
With Gravy Train. The Vaults, Crown & Anchor, Bishop’s Castle.
the empress & the lady
Starring Marcia Pendlebury. The dramatised two part serves as the opening event of Brecon Fringe Festival and recounts the lives and singing careers of two of the aristocrats of Jazz singing: Bessie Smith (The Empress) and Billie Holiday (The Lady). Marcia’s band, specially assembled for the occasion, will feature Roy Williams on Trombone with narration by Ian Milton. Brecon Guildhall, 7.30pm, £11, tickets from Theatr Brychieniog - 01874 611622 or from Ardent Gallery.
ragtime ewan
Plus support. The Retreat, Ledbury.
skynt
Bell Inn, Leominster.
Fri 6 August
nick ward
Singer/songwriter. The Angel Inn, Grosmont.
michael Broadway & richard walker
Music for pianola and organ. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 12.40pm, 01743 365478. Snack lunch after concert.
smokin’ aces
Malthouse, Ironbridge.
Hickman & Quinn
The Lowfield Inn, Marton, Welshpool.
nikki rous
Original music, together with covers. Golden Cross Inn, Sutton St Nicholas.
brecon jazz
Featuring Dave Stapleton Quintet, Ayanna Witter Johnson, Robert Mitchell and Fraser Fifield, Hakon Kornstad, Neil Cowley Trio, Trio of Oz, Pee Wee Ellis Funk Ensemble, Get the Blessing, Kairos 4Tet & Jason Yarde and Andrew McCormack. Venues in Brecon, 01497 822 629.
paul cowley & the t.t’s
The Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye.
the aurora ensemble
Stretton School, 7.30pm, £12, 01694 724106. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.
mr jones
The Exchange, Newtown, 8.30pm, free.
cream of clapton
Tribute band. Malvern Theatre, 7.30pm, £16.50, 01684 892277.
Sat 7 August
red priest
Concord College, 7.30pm, £20, 01694 724106. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.
cool kids write blue
Bell Hotel, Newtown.
live music
The Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye.
brecon jazz
Featuring Scott Hamilton, Rossano Sportiello, Dave Green, Steve Brown Quartet, Robert Castelli Boom Quartet, Kairos 4Tet, John Crampton, Tribute to Tubby Hayes, Brass Jaw, Elin Larsson Group, Kit Downes Trio, Phronesis, John Donaldson, Peter King & Quentin Collins Sextet, Jacqui Dankworth, Charlie Musselwhite, Matthew Halsall, Protico Quartet, The Brecon Project with Erik Truffaz and Sura Susso, Orchestre National de Jazz, Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, Gwilym Simcock Trio, Nostalgia 77, Kyle Eastwood. 01497 822 629.
michael broadway
Pianola performance. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 7.30pm, £12 & £6 from Gill’s Gifts, Leominster, 01568 611588.
abba mania
Malvern Theatre, 7.30pm, £19, 01684 892277.
phoenix
Malthouse, Ironbridge.
discovered
The Bells Inn, Almeley, 01544 327216.
the roving crows
Ceilidh music. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141, free.
the lee jones band
Funky blues jazz. Bull Hotel, Ludlow.
Sun 8 August
string quartet
Private art exhibition, meet the artists, live music. Maesmawr Art Gallery, Caersws, Newtown, 3-5pm, 01686 688369.
brecon jazz
Featuring Jazz service, jazz parade, Royal Welsh College of Music, Erik Truffaz & Sly Johnson, Matthew Halsall, Acker Bilk, Roland Chadwick, Nik Linnik, Amrit Sond Trio, Bombay Baja, Keith & Julie Tippett, China Moses and Raphael Lemonnier Quartet, Olivia Moore Unfurl, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Eric Legnini Trio, Andy Shepherd, Dave Newton, Magnus Lindgren and Hugh Masekela. Venues in Brecon, 01497 822 629.
southern sounds jazzmen
The Raven Inn, Welshpool, 12.30-3pm, £4.
Mon 9 August
blues mondays
Unhappy hour 6.30-7.30pm, bring your old blues records to play. No. 46 Wine Bar, High St, Presteigne.
Tues 10 August
organ concert
Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm, retiring collection.
juke joint john
Bell Inn, Leominster.
febo king
Yorkshire House, Shrewsbury.
Wed 11 August
band of the corps of royal engineers
St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £8 adults, £7 seniors, £4 student/child, 01743 281281.
jazz wednesday
Bring old jazz LPs to play, even old 78s! No 46, Wine Bar, High St, Presteigne, 6-8pm.
Thurs 12 August
last orders
Bell Inn, Leominster.
the garibaldis
The Vaults, Crown & Anchor, Bishop’s Castle.
juke joint john
The Retreat, Ledbury.
Fri 13 August
laura collins
Jazz. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 12.40pm, 01743 365478.
day level
The Lowfield Inn, Marton, Welshpool.
will killeen
The Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye.
rachael gladwin
Enjoy a typically French menu with entertainment provided between courses by harpist Rachael Gladwin. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, £19.95, 01584 878141.
sultana brothers
The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.
kangaroo moon
World, rock, folk and dance, with acoustic and electronic influences. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762.
bugs & ed
Rock ’n roll and boogie woogie. Golden Cross Inn, Sutton St Nicholas.
the mastersingers
Present Wagner, with Sir John Tooley in conversation with Gary Kahn. The Rodd, Presteigne, 7pm, £10, 01544 260149.
the gravy train
Blues band. The Exchange, Newtown, 8.30pm, free.
extra curricular + jangle
Funk, soul and huge anthemic choruses. The Dome, Wentes Meadow, Presteigne, 8pm, £10/£8, 01544 260650 or on the gate. Sheep Music gig.
live stock
Malthouse, Ironbridge.
wayne martin band
Horseshoe Inn, Bridges, Ratlinghope.
Sat 14 August
andreas varady
Virtuoso guitar prodigy with The John Gibbons Trio. The Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, £7.50, 01497 847373.
brass roots + WHITE sheep BLACK sheep
A dangerously infectious 8-piece illicit love triangle between Michael Jackson, Gnarls Barkely and… a trombone. The Dome, Wentes Meadow, Presteigne, 8pm, £10/£8, 01544 260650 or on the gate. Sheep Music gig.
jagged hands
The Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye.
pebbles & pennies
Some people are given diamonds in the middle of the night while others watch beautiful women dancing on stormy beaches... Storyteller Cat Weatherill joins songstress Emma Heath (guitar and vocals). The Living Willow Theatre, near Rhayader, 7pm, £9/£5, 01597 811487.
CRASH FESTIVAL
A brand new music festival to be held in Abermule, Powys. See Web
the matthews
Malthouse, Ironbridge.
The mastersingers
Present Wagner Masterclass at 2.30pm, £12, with recital by Amanda Echalaz – soprano and Kelvin Lim – piano at 8pm, £12. The Rodd, Presteigne, 01544 260149.
whiskey river boys
Baskerville Arms, Clyro.
7
Indie rock. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, free, 01584 878141.
Sun 15 August
the mastersingers
Present Wagner. Recital by Kelvin Lim, piano at 12 noon, £8, Wagner Masterclass at 2.30pm, £12, Grand Victorian Buffet Dinner at 7.30pm, £20. The Rodd, Presteigne, 01544 260149.
rick wakeman
One of the greatest rock keyboardists and well known for his work with both ‘Yes’ and ‘The Strawbs’. Festival in The Shire, National Pavilion Wales, Pontrhydfendigaid,Ystrad Meurig, 0800 612469.
Mon 16 August
blues mondays
Unhappy hour 6.30-7.30pm, bring your old blues records to play. No. 46 Wine Bar, High St, Presteigne.
Tues 17 August
Open mic
The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £2, 01743 234970.
remi harris duo
Bell Inn, Leominster.
blanco diablo
Yorkshire House, Shrewsbury.
organ concert
Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm, retiring collection.
Wed 18 August
emma & the professor
Housman’s Café Bar, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, 01694 724441.
Thurs 19 August
riffed
Bell Inn, Leominster.
fight the bear + 24/7
The Exchange, Newtown, 10pm, £5.
paul parker & all the right friends
The Vaults, Crown & Anchor, Bishop’s Castle.
james hickman
The Retreat, Ledbury.
Fri 20 August
roxy magic
Tribute band. Malvern Theatre, 7.30pm, £16.50, 01684 892277.
the mouths
The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762.
the news
Malthouse, Ironbridge.
samasara + Fight The Bear
Brighton’s festival favourites seamlessly knitting together an immaculate mix of R ‘n’ B, ska, folk and pop. The Dome, Wentes Meadow, Presteigne, 8pm, £10/£8, 01544 260650 or on the gate. Sheep Music gig.
okay brother
The Lowfield Inn, Marton, Welshpool.
arron
The one-man party machine. Golden Cross Inn, Sutton St Nicholas.
the fletcher brothers
The Exchange, Newtown, 8.30pm, free.
the weave + support
The Weave craft together exciting harmony and throbbing rhythms in their original songs. The Stag, Llanidloes, 9pm.
jess klein & matt the electrician
Double-bill concert. Songwriters from Austin, Texas coming to outstanding new venue. The Hatch, near Tenbury Wells, 8pm, £10, booking necessary, 01584 881207.
paul mocroft
Baritone. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 12.40pm, 01743 365478.
Sat 21 August
rob kingsley
‘A Vision of Elvis’. Malvern Theatre, 7.30pm, £16.50, 01684 892277.
saturday sessions
George will be on the decks playing reggae, funk and soul. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.
michael bochmann & adam khan
Violin and guitar. Programme includes Bach, Welsh folk songs and South American dances. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 7.30pm, £12 & £6 from Gill’s Gifts, Leominster, 01568 611588.
ivor ellis
Country & Western. Rushall Club, near Much Marcle, 01531 635682.
acoustic roots at linton
Featuring Baka Beyond, Whiskey River, Pewke Band, Flatworld, Be Bop Da Jig and The Fylthe. The Alma Inn, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, 12 noon till late, 01989 720355. Ale and food.
hmv band
Malthouse, Ironbridge.
cloudstreet
Hot harmonies and beautiful ballads of new Australian folk music. Hope Village Hall, near Minsterley, 8pm, £8, 01743 891412.
the boy and the flatpack
5-piece festival band. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141, free.
the beat + chimanimani
Veteren ska hitmakers supported by Zimbabwean band with a Bhundu Boys vibe. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Knighton Rock Festival. Knighton Community Hall, 7.30pm, preceded by acoustic performers, Zimbabwean dance and singing workshop and a ‘Big Busk’ from 3.30pm. £16 from Knighton Music Centre or 01547 520565.
CHRIS QUINN
Acoustic guitar and solo singer. Bull Hotel, Ludlow.
smerins anti-social club + molotov jukebox
Smerins - a brassy, Bristol-based, 9-piece band. Molotov – a contagious fusion of up-beat reggae, gypsy dance and funk lunacy. The Dome, Wentes Meadow, Presteigne, 8pm, £10/£8, 01544 260650 or on the gate. Sheep Music gig.
Sun 22 August
whiskey river
Pontardawe Folk Festival, 5pm.
Mon 23 August
blues mondays
Unhappy hour 6.30-7.30pm, bring your old blues records to play. No. 46 Wine Bar, High St, Presteigne.
Tues 24 August
organ concert
Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm, retiring collection.
music & singing session
Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells, 8.30pm, free, 01597 822234.
mark forde duo
Bell Inn, Leominster.
no quarter
Yorkshire House, Shrewsbury.
Wed 25 August
folkey dokey
Folk special, featuring Jake Flowers, Tim Parkes, Reverend Steve & Friends, Claire Shaw and more. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.
deep elem
The Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm. Sheep Music gig.
Thurs 26 August
floyd earl
Bell Inn, Leominster.
billy whizz
Plus support. The Retreat, Ledbury.
presteigne festival
Opening concert with John McCabe, Sarah-Jane Bradley, Presteigne Festival Orchestra, with George Vass conducting. Programme includes Hugh Wood, Paul Hindemith, Paul Patterson and Edward Elgar. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £18.50/£15/£5, 01544 267800.
the beez neez
‘The Santana Feel’. The Vaults, Crown & Anchor, Bishop’s Castle.
Fri 27 August
baroquenroll
Recorder and piano. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 12.40pm, 01743 365478.
gothique
Rooted in music of the Middle Ages, tunes from around the world are played on the oud, symphonie, bagpipes and percussion. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762.
the barrels 23rd charity beer festival
70 real ales, 30 traditional ciders. Music includes Fired Up, Whiskey River Zydeco Twisters, Librarian, Deep Elem, The Festivals Experience, Hereford Big Band, The Misers, John Otway, Cider City Jazzmen, Tom McNair, Might Contain Nuts, The Squids and probably more. Daytime sessions free, evening sessions £7, food available. The Barrels, St Owens St, Hereford, 01432 274968.
emma & the professor
The Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye.
presteigne festival
Featuring The Colour of Blossoms, 2.30pm, £10/£4. The Tippett Quartet, 7pm, £16/£13/£5. Late Night Song, 9.30pm, £10. All at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 01544 267800.
THE DAGGERS
Hereford Lad’s Club. Tickets £3. Call 07786075759
sound excuse
Malthouse, Ironbridge.
shrewsbury folk festival
Featuring Afro Celt Sound System, Bellowhead, Cara Dillon, Michael McGoldrick Big Band, Dervish and Guests, Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds, Billy Bragg and more. West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury, from 10am, 01746 768813.
eddy gartry
The Exchange, Newtown, 8.30pm, free.
the tribes
Female lead, rock covers band. Golden Cross Inn, Sutton St Nicholas.
Sat 28 August
shrewsbury folk festival
Featuring the finest acts from the UK and around the world, including Whiskey River Cajun Trio in the afternoon. West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury, from 10am, 01746 768813.
rob ‘n’ ray
Jazzy pop, funky folk, rags, ballads stomping tunes. Bull Hotel, Ludlow.
the barrels 23rd charity beer festival
Featuring Deep Elem. See 27 Aug for details. The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.
the flok
The Exchange, Newtown, 8.30pm, free.
pewke
The Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye.
lord da da & poetic space rock
Post-punk quartet. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141, free.
presteigne festival
Featuring Morning Classics at Leintwardine, 11.30pm, £10/£4, Church of St Mary Magdalene, Leintwardine. Schumann Piano Quintet, 2.30pm, £10/£4. Celebrations, 7.30pm, £19.50/£16.50/£5. Both at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 01544 267800.
wayne martin
The Plough, Pontesbury.
paul parker & all the right friends
Malthouse, Ironbridge.
Sun 29 August
shrewsbury folk festival
Featuring the finest acts from the UK and around the world. West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury, from 10am, 01746 768813.
presteigne festival
Featuring Festival Eucharist, 11am. The Joyful Company A Cappella, 4.45pm, £10/£4. John McCabe in Recital, 7.30pm, £16/£13/£5. All at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 01544 267800.
the barrels 23rd charity beer festival
See 27 Aug for details.
protection racket
Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm, free. Lunches available until 3pm, 01432 266821.
scenes & impressions
Clare McCaldin mezzo-soprano, Kathryn Thomas flute, Sarah Jane Bradley viola and Suzanne Willson-Kawlec harp, conducted by George Vass. Programme includes Ravel, Maw, Debussy and McNeff. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, 1.30pm. Part of Presteigne Festival.
rhythm thieves
Baggeridge Folk Festival, Wolverhampton.
Mon 30 August
shrewsbury folk festival
Featuring the finest acts from the UK and around the world. West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury, from 10am, 01746 768813.
whiskey river boys
In the afternoon. The Morgan, Malvern.
the barrels 23rd charity beer festival
See 27 Aug for details.
llanfechain show
Featuring The Gold Ring Duo, Flatville Aces, Rhythmmaker African Drum performances and workshops. Kaleidoscope Theatre and more, www.llanfechain-show.co.uk
presteigne festival
Featuring Chamber Music at St Mary’s Church, Pembridge, 11.30am, £10/£4. Creating Landscapes with the Galliards, 2.45pm, £10/£1. Ravel To Duddell, 7.30pm, £16/£13/£5, both at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 01544 267800.
Tues 31 August
Open mic
The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £2, 01743 234970.
louise richardson
Bell Inn, Leominster.
presteigne festival
Featuring The Galliards and Guests, 2pm, £10/£4. Festival Finale, 7.30pm, £18.50/£15/£5. Both at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 01544 267800.
madison
Yorkshire House, Shrewsbury.
organ concert
Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm, retiring collection.
SEPTEMBER
Wed 1 September
john williams & roy sainsbury
Housman’s Café Bar, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, 01694 724441.
Thurs 2 September
babajack
The Retreat, Ledbury.
Fri 3 September
katy setterfield
Dusty Springfield, Cher and Tina Turner tribute. Malvern Theatre, 7.30pm, £16, 01684 892277.
jackdaw quarry
Folk and country. The Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye.
organ recital
St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 12.40pm, 01743 365478.
dr pinhead’s travelling show
Playing an array of blues/country and folk rock. Golden Cross Inn, Sutton St Nicholas.
cider festival
Live music from Porridge. The Barn at The Broome, Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, from 6pm, food available, 01989 567232.
Sat 4 September
the cidermakers
A range of traditionally made cider and perry with live music through to 11pm. The Barn at The Broome, Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, from 12 noon, food available, 01989 567232.
Sun 5 September
live music
With farmers and craft market. Bar open from 11am. The Barn at The Broome, Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, food available, 01989 567232.
Mon 6 September
cider city jazzmen
The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 01432 274968.
Music Workshops
Single listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year for inclusion in the magazine and website.
the hive workshops
4 & 5 Aug – Build a Band. Meet like minded young musicians, learn new song and build yourself a band. For 13-17 year olds, 10am-3pm, £35. 11 Aug – Recycled Percussion for ages 8-13 years, 10am-3pm, £17.50. 18 & 19 Aug – Hive School Musical! For ages 8-13 years, 10am-3pm, £35. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.
Sat 7 & Sun 8 August
brecon jazz workshops
Marc Cecil’s Rhythm Connections, UK Youth Music Workshops and Getting to Know the Music Industry. Venues in Brecon, 01497 822 629.
Mon 16 – Fri 20 August
cloudstreet
The discovery and joy of song. Gleanings Rural Study Centre for Music, Art and the Natural World, Gravels Bank, Minsterley, 01743 891412, £280 includes Sunday buffet, plus lunches, tea and coffee.
Sat 21 August
big busk
Anyone who can play an instrument and fancies a fun collaborative event to come along with instrument for rehearsals of 4 or 5 well known songs, then workshop in Zimbabwean song and dance before reconvening for the Busk itself. Knighton Community Centre, 3.30pm, 01547 520565.
Mon 30 Aug
everything you need to know about the harp
A family-friendly workshop with harpist Suzanne Willison-Kawalec. Explaining the history and the variety of sounds a harp can create. You’ll even get the chance to make a simple harp of your own. Suzy will also play a wide range of pieces. Suitable for children aged 6+. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 11am, £3 adults, £1 children. Part of Presteigne Festival, 01544 267800.
Starting 10 Sept
presteigne recorder consort
10-11.30am. Contact Fran Johnstone 01544 267397 or email fjjohnstone@btinternet.com
castle voices singing workshop
Thursdays 7.30-9pm. Three Tuns top room, Bishop’s Castle. Join us to explore vocal harmonies from around the world. Now every week (except school hols). Also 3rd Tuesday each month morning session in Newcastle on Clun. All welcome, friendly group, no experience needed. Led by Anne Loughran 01547 520339.
Sat
Leominster supersonics
Workshops facilitated by Andrew Morris from ages 12 years upwards. All instruments welcome. Eclectic new music composed and improvised by the group members. Methodist Church hall, Green Lane, Leominster, 10.30am-12.30pm, £5 per session, 01568 611909.
Mon
BABY BOUNCE & RHYME
A fun session of songs, actions and rhymes for you and your under 4 year old. Children’s Library, The Kington Centre, free, all welcome, 01432 260600.
Mon
BANDAMANIA
Workshop with music from all over the world, all welcome. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.15pm, details from Sue 01544 267632.
Tuesday
Bang on! Street band!
A lively community band playing samba reggae infused rhythms, with a twist of bhangra and funk. Church Barn, Church Lane, Bishop’s Castle, 7.15-9.30pm. £5 buys you a workshop exploring your rhythm, drum tuition and a full band rehearsal. Once confident with your part you can come and play the many events we attend during the year. 18 years and over. Contact Peta 0777 3503896.
Tue
WHITTON VOICES
Acappella workshop exploring traditions from many cultures, all welcome, 8-10pm in Presteigne Assembly Rooms. Led by Sue Harris, 01544 267632.
Tue
dolau mixtures
Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, near Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.
Tue
teatime sing-along sessions
Informal sessions for all abilities (no need to read music), with afternoon tea. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, £3.50 including tea, 01584 878141.
Tue
knighton town silver band rehearsals
Main band practice 7.30-9.30pm, training band practice 6.45-7pm. Details Cath Mellings 01547 520076.
Tue
leominster choral society
Mozart Requiem etc. Baptist Church Hall, Leominster, 7.30-9.30pm, until end of May, 01568 613513.
Alt Wed
black sheep, white sheep
Sheep Music Youth Band with John Hymas. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30-9.30pm. 01544 260766.
Alt Wed
LUDLOW LARKS
Community Choir led by Polly Bolton. Ludlow Women’s Centre. Harmony songs from around the world, from Beebop to Bulgaria! Open to all genders, ages and abilities. Experience the fun of singing with others. 8-10pm. 01584 823609. £3. Email info@oak-barn.co.uk
Thurs fortnightly
sing in hay
Led by Sue Harris. All voices are welcome and no previous experience is needed. Songs from around the world, traditional and new, are taught by ear and the emphasis is on singing for pleasure. A sense of humour is vital. 7.30-9.30pm, St John’s Chapel Room, Hay-on-Wye. Contact Sue 01544 267632.
Thurs fortnightly
wild angels
Informal community choir led by Sue Harris. Everyone welcome. Traditional songs from around the world with rich harmonies and compelling rhythms. Definitely good fun and healthy. Dol-Lyshall, Llanidloes, 7.30-9.30pm 01686 420423.
2nd & 4th Fri
hereford chanting circle
A new devotional chanting and singing group. Beautiful chants from a variety of traditions, no need to be a singer, all welcome. In Hereford, 8-10pm, 01432 261222.
Fri
parent & tots music, percussion and games
The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 2-2.45pm, 01497 821762.
Fri
sing for joy
Pump Rooms, Tenbury Wells. For ages 1-3 years 10am and 3-4 years 10.45pm. Prices are £28.50 per half-term with a reduction for siblings, 01584 811483.
Fri
music time
A session of music and movement for the under 5s and their parents or carers. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £5 per child, siblings £4, parents free, 01743 234970.
Fri
FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS
Fun sessions for parents and toddlers to explore music making and movement together. Songs, rhymes, music and percussive play. 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, 50p for additional child, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 0870 1122330.
Sat
workshop
African Caribbean Hand Drumming, Didgeridoo, Singing and poetry workshop, at the Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, 1-3pm. Donation £6, be generous. To register 07866 498335. kokumo@btinternet.com www.myspace/olugbalakokumo, www.youtube.com/okoumo
Every other Sun
the lambs
Sheep Music Youth Band with John Hymas, 2-4pm, Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 01544 260220.
SESSIONS
First Sat of month
folk & irish session
Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.
First Sat of month
pickin’ at the bird
Acoustic session. The Bird in Hand, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 357484, 9pm onwards.
Every Sun
folk/roots session
Stag, Llanidloes, 4.30pm, 01686 412700.
1st & 3rd Sun
open mic
The George and Dragon, Broad St, Knighton, 8pm, all welcome, 01547 528532.
2nd Sun
folk session
Powys Arms, Poolquay, near Welshpool, 7.30pm, 01691 831162.
2nd Sun
session
New Orleans, Trad and swing jazz. Monty Club, Newtown, 12.30-2.30pm, £3, 01686 630438.
Every Sun
open mic/jam night
All instruments, backline, drums and PA provided, The Blue Rooms, Berrington St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free, 01432 360090.
Last Sun
Open mic night
All welcome. The Retreat, Ledbury, 01531 632766.
Every Mon
open mic night
Bull Inn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344728.
Every Mon nights
brecon town band
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7-9pm. 07779 390954.
Every Mon nights
open mic night
Horseshoe Inn, Bridges, Ratlinghope.
Last Monday
folk session
Admiral Rodney, Criggion, 01691 831162.
1st Tues
open mic night
Play, sing or tell a joke, The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 0870 1122330.
Every Tuesday
blues night
The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, between Welshpool and Oswestry, 01691 830295.
Every Tues
Tuesday jam session
Open to all acoustic musicians from the youngest to the oldest as well as spectators in a comfortable and friendly environment. The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034.
Every Tues
acoustic session
All welcome. The Retreat, Ledbury, 01531 632766.
Every 2nd Tues
acoustic session
Lively folk, blue grass, country etc welcome. Green Dragon, Bishops Frome, 8pm, 01885 490607.
3rd Tues
Bluegrass session,
The Harp, Glasbury, 01981 510674.
Last Tues of every month
jazz night
The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, between Welshpool and Oswestry, 01691 830295.
First Wed
folk night
Miners Arms, Priest Weston, 8pm, all welcome. 01938 561352.
First Wed
folk night
The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, between Welshpool and Oswestry, 01691 830295.
First Wed
hereford bluegrass session
The Victory, 88 St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm, details from Martin 01432 342018 or 07846 669890.
Every Wednesday
open mic night
Malthouse, Ironbridge.
2nd Wed
open mic night
Stockton Cross Inn, Kimbolton, near Leominster, 8.30pm, all musicians welcome, 01568 612509 or 07919 118326.
2nd Wed
acoustic jam session
White Horse Inn, Clun, 8.30pm onwards. 01588 640305.
3rd Wed
Folk/acoustic session
Any style, all welcome. Crown Inn, Clunton, 9pm, 01588 660226.
4th Wed
live folk music
Kangaroo Inn, Aston-on-Clun, 8.30pm, 01588 660544.
Every Thurs
Open mic session
The Plough, Market St, Knighton, 8pm. Live acts and DJs welcome, free.
First Thurs of the month
open mic/jam session
Hosted by Paul Parker. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle, 8.30pm.
folk
1st Thurs Riverside, Aymestry. 3rd Thurs The Crown, Dilwyn. 2nd Wed The Cross Inn, Eardisland. 4th Wed The Dukes, Presteigne. Details Bob Aldred 01544 388868.
Every Thursday
cantorion
A mixed choir of approx. 35. Enjoy singing unaccompanied music from a wide variety of styles and periods. New members always welcome, particularly tenors. Powys Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 822920.
Every Thursday
jazz jam
Franks Café Bar, Welsh Bridge, Frankwell, 8pm.
1st & 3rd Thursday
acoustic and song session
Crown & Sceptre, Minsterley, 01743 791260.
Last Thursday
folk club
Oswestry ex-service men’s club, 01691 831162.
Every Friday
new folk music club
Fox and Hounds, Lulsey, Bromyard, A44, 07709 904836.
Every Friday
Open acoustic mic
Free nibbles for musicians. Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle, 8.30pm, 01531 660758.
1st Friday
folk/traditional sessions
Salwey Arms, Wooferton, 01584 879348.
2nd Friday
open mic night
Singers/musicians, all welcome. Nelson Inn, Ludlow, from 9pm, 01584 872908.
2nd Friday
folk club
The Royal Hill, Edgerley, near Melverley, 01691 831162.
3rd Friday
traditional sessioning, dance classes & live bands
A band will play at the beginning of each night from 8pm and lead an open session afterwards. Llanfyllin Workhouse, 01691 649062
VENUES
ANGEL INN, Kingsland 01568 709195.
ARTE, St Owen St, Hereford 01432 343400.
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141
BARON OF BEEF, Bucknell, 01547 530549
BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968
BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670.
BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540
BAYHORSE INN, Bromyard 01885 482600.
BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 612818
BLACK HORSE, 74 south St, Leominster 01568 611946
BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford 01432 343535
BLUE NOTE CAFE, 18 West St, Leominster 01568 610060
The bridge, Ludlow 01584 872963
BUTTERMARKET JAZZ & ROOTS CLUB, Howard St, Shrewsbury 01743 231142
CAFE LOCO, The Station, Old Kerry Road, Newtown, 01686 624477
CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192
CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813
THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 359252
THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318
DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408
EGO CAFE BAR, Quality Square, Ludlow, 01584 878000
THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814.
THE GEORGE & DRAGON, Knighton 01547 528532
THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.
GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.
THE GRANARY, Leominster 01568 614290.
THE GROVE HOTEL, Bell Vue, Shrewsbury, 01743 271227
THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330
HOLLY BUSH INN, Near Hay-on-Wye, 01497 847371.
HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003.
HORSESHOE INN, Bridges, Ratlinghope. 01588 650260
HUNTINGDON HALL, Crown Gate, Worcester. 01905 611427
LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 611588
THE LOWFIELD INN, Marton, Welshpool 01743 891313
THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712
THE MARRS BAR, 12 Pierpoint St, Worcester, 01905 613336
MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352
NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908
OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020
OWENS CAFE BAR, Butcher Row, Shrewsbury 01743 363633
THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 273868
the retreat, Ledbury 01531 632766.
REVELLS, Welshpool 01938 553473
ROYAL OAK, Presteigne 01544 260842.
SALWEY ARMS, Wooferton 01584 711203.
TALBOT HOTEL, Tregaron, 01974 298719
THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622
THEATR HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 625007
THE THREE ELMS, Hereford. 01432 273338.
THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797
THE TRAM, Eardisley 01544 327251
VAGA TAVERN, Vaga St, Hereford. 01432 273601
THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998
VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189.
WALWYN ARMS, Much Marcle 01531 660758.
WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305.
WHITE SWAN, Eardisland 01544 388577
WHITES at the clockhouse, 14 Market St, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336
WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555
YORKSHIRE HOUSE, St Mary’s St, Shrewsbury 01743 362622

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