S & G Bistro and Pizzeria, Llangollen

MR PERNICKETY and his Lovely Companion drove to Llangollen to see a new exhibition of paintings by Edward Bell, a fine artist, best known perhaps for the work he did with David Bowie in the 1980s when he produced album covers for the late Boy Wonder’s albums, Scary Monsters (1980) and Tin Machine (1988).

Mr P has been a longtime admirer of Bell’s wonderful Turneresque landscapes, and was a little disappointed to find only a few in this show. They were wonderful but all very small. The other works reflected questions no doubt spinning around Bell’s own head – ambivalent and schizophrenic presented in an inventive but disturbing way. Mr P took it in with interest, but, in the meantime, was faced with the more immediate problem of where on earth he and the LC were going to eat.

It was clear that the townspeople of Llangollen are not well served with eating places. Despite its eminence as the home of the International Musical Eisteddfod each July, it is for the rest of the year quite a dreary little town. There is an excellent pub/restaurant, The Cornmill, down beside the river Dee, opposite the puffer-train station, but Mr P had already enthusiastically reviewed the place for readers of the Woolly Organ.

He and the LC ended up in what looked like the liveliest of the other lack-lustre options available. The interior didn’t lift their spirits much. The walls, brown and beige, are decorated with a number of brightly-coloured photographs of prospective dishes with the proprietor’s “S&G” logo printed on them – not works of great beauty. The music being played was broadly Mediterranean, which matched the animated atmosphere among the other customers already there. This could have been construed as a positive sign that the place was obviously popular, but then, so are Mr Trump and Mr Johnson, by people of indiscriminate judgement and low standards.

The name of the place, S&G, which Mr P was told were the initials of the couple who owned it, as bland and meaningless as the Eurosounds that filled the air. While offering an impression of Italian-ness in its menu, it felt distinctly un-Italian, especially, the LC noted in her discerning way, the texture of her pizza, which she found too heavy to finish,

In fairness (Mr P is always fair) he and she had both enjoyed their starters of Spicy Chicken Wings and fried Calamari. Nor did Mr P find anything in particular to object to in his Three Cheese Tagliatelle, but somehow it didn’t fill him with the glow of happiness that a real Italian dish would have done. A glass of indifferent house red, and water served in Coca-Cola glasses gave them little encouragement to hang around. Nor, indeed, did the disposition of the staff who were distinctly unengaged with their customers. There was also an elusive sense of bogusness about the place, as if it were trying to be something which it isn’t. The LC didn’t feel like prolonging the discomfort by eating a pudding, so that was that. She and Mr P left the restaurant dissatisfied and quite grumpy.

Mr Pernickety - info@misterpermickety.com

Events

Mon 3 July JAZZ CAFE AT BILLS

Pop-up jazz event. Meal and music for £25, just music

£15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Sat 8 July REAL ALE FESTIVAL

The Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle will be selling Three Tuns beers not available elsewhere in town, open until 5pm.

Sat 8 July SECRET BOTTLE SHOP SUMMER WINE FESTIVAL

Enjoy the opportunity to taste over 300 wines. Hereford Left Bank Village, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

Mon 17 July FOLK CAFE AT BILLS

Pop-up folk event. Meal and music for £25, just music

£15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Thurs 20 July BOTTOMLESS SMALL PLATES

Enjoy a range of delicious dishes served to you course after course, allowing you to indulge in as many as you like, with half a bottle of wine per person. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 21 & Sat 22 July FAULTY TOWERS, THE DINING EXPERIENCE

The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, 07498 966606.

Sat 22 July THE NELL GWYNNE SESSIONS

Featuring The Rod Kelly Trio, playing jazz and blues. Music and dinner evening. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards.

First Saturday of every month (except August) FARMER’S MARKET Produce, craft, gifts, kitchen cafe open. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm.

First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm.

The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.

2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.

2nd Saturday of every month LEOMINSTER FARMER’S MARKET Corn Square, 9am-1pm, 01568 797427.

Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET

Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180.

3rd Saturday of every month

BURGERS, BYTES & BOARDGAMES

Table top games in good company, fast food and drinks on tap! Play in-house games or bring some of your own to share. Pot & Page, New St, Ledbury, 7.30pm, please book, www.potandpage.co.uk

3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023.

Every Monday HEREFORD LEFT BANK Half price on all food and drinks from 5-7pm. Coffee House (overlooking the river), Left Bank Village, Hereford, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

1st Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET

The Barn, Ledbury, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org

Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET

Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462.

Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-2.30pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.

Every Friday KINGTON PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET

Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

Every Friday & Saturday from 5pm STEAK NIGHTS

Floodgates Restaurant & Bar, Left Bank Village, Hereford, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

First Friday of the month BOOKCLUB DINNERS Meet to discuss a different book and share a meal inspired by the story. Pot & Page, New St, Ledbury, 7pm, please book, www.potandpage.co.uk

Food Bytes

Why not advertise? Only £40 per year.

AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc.

Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays. THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Sat 9.30am-3pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available.

PLANTASTIK cic, 15 WEST ST, LEOMINSTER is closed now but has morphed into NORI’S CAFE. Vegetarian and vegan food from your old friend. Open Thursday 11-3, Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 ffi: noriscafe@yahoo.com

RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & wholefoods. The Old Garage Shop Knighton LD7 1EN. Wed. - Fri. 9 - 4, Sat. 10 - 2. Free parking. Organic veg boxes delivered to collection points in Presteigne, Knighton and Beguildy. rhosorganic@outlook.com www.rhosorganic.co.uk

THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Wed-Sat 10am - 4pm.

YE OLDE TAVERN, KINGTON 01544 231417

Food served Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. Thursday Steak Night, 8oz Rump and a drink, £12.50.

Why not advertise your eating establishment?

IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

Just post the wording you require (around 40 words), together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ

JULY

Sat 1 July

JON PICKARD

Harp guitar. Women’s Centre, Ludlow, 4pm, £12, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK BAND & TACOMA CONCERT BAND

A special concert tour. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20-£15, 01743 281281.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY

Featuring live music from John Hymas & Dave Luke; Pamela Wyn Shannon, storytelling with Kestrel Morton, arts and craft activities and entry to exhibitions. Locally sourced food and drink in the beautiful gardens and space to gather with family and friends. The Rodd, Presteigne, 12-6pm, free, 01544 260149, www.sidneynolantrust. org

SHRED BELLY

Stokesay Arms, Craven Arms.

LINTON FESTIVAL

Featuring King King, When Rivers Meet, Laurence Jones, The Guitar Icons, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse and Dusk Brothers. Music, real ale and cider festival, raising funds for local charities. The Alma Inn, Linton, near Ross-on-Wye, www.lintonfestival.org

SECKOU KEITA & JACKIE MORRIS

The alchemy of music words and pigment are celebrated in a performance by Seckou and artist, illustrator and poet Jackie will leave you spellbound and dreaming. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 8pm. Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival. www.ledburypoetryfestival.org.uk

THE BIG SING

Carousel of six choirs around Ludlow, 2pm, free, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

THE ULTIMATE WHITNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTE SHOW

Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

THE REGGULITES

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

SHREK RAVE UK

The TickTok viral sensation. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

BORDER VOICES CONCERT

‘Prowess, Ingenuity, Passion’. Music by Tudor composers William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes, Thomas Morley and Orlando Gibbons. Dore Abbey Church, Abbey Dore, HR2 0AA, 5.30pm, tea in the garden from 4.30pm. Free entry but retiring collection.

MONEY FOR NOTHING

Dire Straits tribute. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01874 611622.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

The finals. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

MUSIC FOR ALL

A concert of music and poetry given by the Village and Friends for the Village. Vocal solos, duets, organ music, choir, woodwind and brass. Holy Trinity Church, Bosbury, 7pm, £10 on the door, children free, refreshments available, 01531 670634. In aid of church funds.

ANNETTE GREGORY

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

THE BAREBACKS

Plus barbeque. The Royal George, Lingen, 01544 267322.

Sun 2 July

THE MORGAN-MAYFIELD BAND

Rolling and tumbling blues. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

CHORAL EVENSONG

Leominster Priory, 6.30pm.

BRECON CATHEDRAL

Featuring Anthony Gritten, Royal Academy of Music - organ recital. Brecon Cathedral, 4.30pm.

SAM LEE

Sam shares his desert island poems and songs and talks about his book ‘The Nightingale: Notes on a Songbird’. Community Hall, Ledbury, 8pm. Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival. www.ledburypoetryfestival.org.uk

OUTDOOR SEA SHANTY NIGHT

Cornish themed food and real ales. Featuring The Fishmongers Friends. The Oak Inn (by the Sea), Staplow, HR8 1NP. To reserve table, visit www.theoakinnstaplow.co.uk or 01531 640954.

MOJAM

Pop, rock, country, folk covers duo. Grape Vaults, Broad St, Leominster, 3pm.

LUCAS D & THE GROOVE GHETTO

Ludlow Fringe Finale. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

A SUMMER EVENING WITH THE LAY CLERKS

Fundraising concert for the Chapter of Hereford Cathedral. The concert will feature a light summery repertoire of music in College Hall. Canapes and fizz served in the interval. Hereford Cathedral, 4pm, £25, 01432 374210.

THE GWENT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Programme inclues Boyce, Beethoven, Massenet, Mozart, Vivaldi and Haydn. Afternoon teas available in the interval. St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye, 3pm, £10 from createRoss.co.uk, Rossiter Books or at the door.

GIANT CAR BOOT

And launch of the Aardvark sale. Aardvark Books, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 9am-3pm, 01547 530744.

LINTON FESTIVAL

Featuring Quo Connection, Henrik Freischlader, Elles Bailey, The Cinelli Brothers and James Oliver Band. Music, real ale and cider festival, raising funds for local charities. The Alma Inn, Linton, near Ross-on-Wye, www.lintonfestival.org

HEREFORD JAZZ

Featuring The New Syncopators Jazz Band. Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 276304.

Mon 3 July

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN

The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

JAZZ CAFE AT BILLS

Pop-up jazz event. Meal and music for £25, just music £15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB

Featuring Sonya Smith, singer /songwriter. Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Bring your own drink/glasses.

Tues 4 July

ORGAN CONCERTS 2023

Featuring Jack Spencer from London. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection, 01432 374212.

ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER

A radical force of nature performance poet/musician. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, www.ledburypoetry. org.uk

CARDUCCI QUARTET

Programme includes Mozart, Mendelssohn and Dvorak. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £18/£15, children £8, 01873 850805.

Wed 5 July

GABBA GABBA HEY!

Broozer + Cower Hounds! + Black Tape. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm.

JAM ON TOAST

Open jam session. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

PETE ATKIN

British singer-songwriter and radio producer. Burgage Hall, Ledbury, 8.30pm. Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival. www.ledburypoetryfestival. org.uk

ESCAPE ROOM www.herefordcathedral.org

It is 1890, you have been accused of embezzling money from the Vicar’s Choral funds and been shut in the Old Chapel until the police arrive. You have one hour... Hereford Cathedral, £60 per session for groups of up to six people. Booking essential.

VO FLETCHER & PHIL BOND

Guitar and piano. Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, 7.30pm, £25 includes meal. Please book in advance, 01584 831386, noriscafe@yahoo.com

THE PLAGUE DOCTORS CURE ALL Monstrous grooves, high energy powerhouse playing with jazz/prog/funk rock influences. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Thurs 6 July

AN DIE FERNE GELIEBTE

Internationally renowned tenor Ilker Arcayurek and pianist Simon Lepper perform Beethoven’s ‘An die ferne Geliebte’ and songs by Strauss, Faure and others. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £15, under 25’s free (limited tickets) from The Workshouse or wegottickets.com www.midborderarts.com

Fri 7July

SLACKRR + HOMECOMING + JOSH SAM

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

BRECON CATHEDRAL

Lunchtime concert featuring Dr Thomas Grief, organ recital. Brecon Cathedral, 1pm.

FRIDAY ACOUSTIC SESSION

Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster.

PRESTEIGNE WHEELBARROW RACE

Prizes for best fancy dress, fastest mens, womens and mixed team. £15 per wheelbarrow. Registration 6.30pm Radnor Leisure Centre, Presteigne, start 7pm. To enter 077727 00603 or 079604 11206.

Fri 7July

BONGO’S BINGO + AFTER PARTY LIVE

The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

DIVERSION

With Joelle Taylor and Jess Silk. Poet and guitarist, singer/songwriter will perform. Open mic spaces also available, sign up on the door. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, www.ledburypoetry.org.uk

HAY MUSIC

Featuring The Amarylli Duo. ‘Shakespeare’s Musicke’. Based on texts from his works, a programme of music from Shakespeare’s time. Composers include Byrd, Dowland, Campion, Cornysh, Morley and others. The Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £15, under 25s £7.50, details and pre-supper, www.haymusic.org

DAN JAY

Funk and soul DJ set. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

JOELLE TAYLOR AND JESS SILK

Joelle Taylor: shapeshifter, myth maker, linguistic risk taker, poetical activist and surrealist. Jess Silk: singer and songwriter. Her shouty, melodic brand of folk/punk sees her likened to a femail Frank Turner or Billy Bragg. Market Theatre, Ledbury, www.ledburypoetry. org.uk

BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL

Over 300 beers, ciders and perries, live music, hot food, camping. Featuring Eddy, 5pm. Matt Sheehan, 5.45pm. Tri-City Fanfare, 6.30pm. Monday Club, 7.45pm. Zac and the New Men, 9pm. Hereford Rowing Club, www.beeronthewye.org.uk

UNIVERSAL TRANSLATORS

The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

Sat

8 July

LLANFYLLIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

‘A Night at the Opera’. North Wales Opera Studio. Llanfyllin Workhouse, 7pm, www.llanfyllinfestival.org

CAR BOOT SALE

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 2-4.30pm, £5 per boot, pre-booking only, 01588 676060. Refreshments available.

WYEFI

Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 8.30pm.

ANDREW HAWKEY WITH CLOVIS

PHILLIPS

Cosy local launch event for new CD. Veteran folk/Americana songwriter. The Hanging Gardens, Bethel St, Llanidloes, 7.30pm, free, bar available.

LOOPFEST FESTIVAL

Featuring Aaron W Evans, Cromwells Tap House, 12pm. Loopfest DNB, River Thai, 12pm. Matilda Pratt, Unitarian Church, 12pm. The Manhattens, Ashley’s Bar, 12pm. Bad Fiances, Albert’s Shed, 12.20pm. Triers, Albert & Co Frankville, 12.40pm. Charlotte Tongue, In Good Hands, 12.40pm. Judas Johnson, The Salopian Bar, 12.40pm. Dixie Riot, Bull Inn, 1pm. Dan Woodvine, The Old Post Office, 1pm. Eclectic Fence, Wheatsheaf, 1pm. Jack Evans, The King’s Head, 1pm. Mad Spanner, The Yorkshire House, 1pm. Tony Stanton, Music Bros, 1pm. Joel Gardner, Cromwells Tap House, 1.20pm. Catrin Davies, Unitarian Church, 1.20pm. Homecoming, The Bullls Head, 1.20pm. TBC, House of Grain, 1.20pm. The Goat Show, Ashley’s Bar, 1.40pm. Blix, Wheatsheaf, 1.40pm. Bohmen, Albert’s Shed, 1.40pm. Bakra Beats, The Vaults, 2pm. Revolution, Albert & Co Frankville, 2pm. Slackrr, The Salopian Bar, 2pm. Magic Kev, Library, 2pm. Ellie Galvin, Wheatsheaf, 2pm. Barry Williams, In Good Hands, 2pm. SingAlong with Tony & Gemima, Bull Inn, 2.20pm. Say Less, The Old Post Office, 2.20pm. Black Tape, The Yorkshire House, 2.20pm. Tammy Wilde, The King’s Head, 2.20pm. Untamed Shrews, Wheatsheaf, 2.20pm. Ruby Allen, The Hive, 2.40pm, Kidd Raven, Cromwells Tap House, 2.40pm. Dead Raze, The Bulls Head, 2.40pm. Gav Sev, House of Grain, 2.40pm, Baxter Bumstead Solo, Unitarian Church, 2.40pm. Lotus Motion, Ashley’s Bar, 3pm. Foxhaunt, Albert’s Shed, 3pm. I Don’t Believe Anymore, Albert & Co Frankville, 3.20pm. Hannah & Bryan, In Good Hands, 3.20pm. Si Alton, Wheatsheaf, 3.20pm. Radio Rumours, The Salopian Bar, 3.20pm. Secret Elephant, The Yorkshire House, 3.40pm. Demure, Bull Inn, 3.40pm. Collider Skies, The Old Post Office, 3.40pm. Honey, I Shot the President, Wheatsheaf, 3.40pm. Trademark Blud, The King’s Head, 3.40pm. Tu-Kay & Ryan, The Hive, 4pm. Sam Ryan, Unitarian Church, 4pm. The Shire-ish Rovers, Cromwells Tap House, 4pm. Fun Kat Tron, House of Grain, 4pm. National Milk Bar, The Bulls Head, 4pm. Misha & The Kings, Ashley’s Bar, 4.20pm. Idle Noise, Albert’s Shed, 4.20pm. Jemma Griffiths, In Good Hands, 4.40pm. Little Ghost, The Salopian Bar, 4.40pm. Honey Talks, Albert & Co Frankville, 4.40pm. Discotech, River Thai, 4.40pm. Michaela Wylde, Wheatsheaf, 4.40pm. The Barebacks, Wheatsheaf, 5pm. Funeralcare, The Old Post Office, 5pm. Cower, Hounds!, The Yorkshire

House, 5pm. The Jam Clan, Bull Inn, 5pm. Paperboy, The King’s Head, 5pm. Kate Rose Rainford, The Hive, 5.20pm. Nikki Rous, Unitarian Church, 5.20pm. Packet Racket, The Bulls Head, 5.20pm. Jessie Desai, Cromwells Tap House, 5.20pm. Xman, The Vaults, 5.30pm. Boom Boom Womb, Albert’s Shed, 5.40pm. Mr Black, Ashley’s Bar, 5.40pm. Rowan Lawson, Wheatsheaf, 6pm, Z.A.P. In Good Hands, 6pm. Adult Play, Albert & Co Frankville, 6pm. Domino Sugar, The Salopian Bar, 6pm. Ego Friendly, Bull Inn, 6.20pm. Dan Bygrave, The King’s Head, 6.20pm. Penny FAmous, Wheatsheaf, 6.20pm. Soaper, The Yorkshire House, 6.20pm. Smokin’ Eskimo, The Old Post Office, 6.20pm. Amber Jules, The Hive, 6.40pm. The Original Wanted, The Bull’s Head, 6.40pm. Insurrect, House of Grain, 6.40pm. Mair Thomas, Unitarian Church, 6.40pm. Quantum Penguin, Cromwells Tap House, 6.40pm. The Great Leslie, Albert’s Shed, 7pm. Baudelaire, Albert & Co Frankville, 7.20pm, Bouzatina, In Good Hands, 7.20pm. Alan Jenkins, Wheatsheaf, 7.20pm. Matt Minor, The Vaults, 7.30pm. Pigdaze, The Old Post Office, 7.40pm. Effervescent Duo, The King’s Head, 7.40pm. A Pig Called Eggs, The Yorkshire House, 7.40pm. Mezzotonic, Wheatsheaf, 7.40pm. Black Bear Kiss, The Bulls Head, 8pm. Vincent Whyte, The Hive, 8pm. Meme Detroit, Albert’s Shed, 8.20pm. LF, Albert & Co Frankville, 8.40pm. Alex Davies, In Good Hands, 9pm. Audio Thieves, Wheatsheaf, 9pm. Wax Futures, The Yorkshire House, 9pm. Luna Kiss, Albert’s Shed, 9.40pm. Cartoon Violence, Albert & Co Frankville, 10pm. Mighty Vipers, Albert’s Shed, 11pm. All held in Shrewsbury, details www.loopfest.co.uk

HEREFORD CHAMBER CHOIR www.ledburypoetryfestival.org.uk

A Ledbury Poetry festival premiere of newly commissioned and composed music based on the poetry of the Dymock Poets. St Michael’s Church, Ledbury, 7.30pm. Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival.

BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL

Over 300 beers, ciders and perries, live music, hot food, camping. Featuring Cheating Lights, 5pm. Echo Gecco, 6.15pm. Jake of Diamonds, 7.30pm. Dactyl Terra, 9pm. Hereford Rowing Club, www.beeronthewye.org.uk

Sun 9 July

PAUL BRIDGEWATER’S ELECTRIC BLUES REBELLION

Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15-5.15pm.

LETTING THE LIGHT IN A SERIES OF ALTERNATIVE MUSIC EVENTS SERIES 1.0

JULY 13

JEREMIAH CHIU + MARTA SOFIA HONER (Los Angeles Ambient Electronica)

AUGUST 6

ELORI SAXL (New York Experimental Electronic Composer)

SEPTEMBER 21

SIMEON WALKER (Prolific UK-Based Pianist and Composer)

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TICKETS VIA SKIDDLE

Illegal Eagles

Fri 14 July

WILL FINN & ROSIE CALVERT

Playing traditional music with a contemporary flair. Folk fusion, utilising piano, steel pan and close knit harmony singing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

MOD OUTDOOR TERRACE PARTY

Plus live the Jam’d, a tribute to The Jam. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

VOODOO SIOUX + STONELOAD

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

OPEN MIC

Sun 9 July

BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL

Over 300 beers, ciders and perries, live music, hot food, camping, family fun Sunday. Hereford Rowing Club, www.beeronthewye.org.uk

LEDBURY POETRY FESTIVAL

Featuring Lyr. The Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage and his band, singer-songwriter Richard Walters and multi-instrumentalist Patrick James Pearson are part of the contemporary music scene. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 8pm, www.ledburypoetry.org.uk

THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE

The Cliffe, Dinham, near Ludlow, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063.

Tues 11 July

BRECON JAZZ JAM

The Muse, Brecon, 7-9pm, £8/£10, contact sharon.gunde@gmail.com

ORGAN CONCERTS 2023

Featuring Paul Carr from Birmingham. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection, 01432 374212.

Wed 12 July

THE MUSIC QUIZ

The Jam Factory, Hereford.

TOMOS WILLIAMS PROJECT

‘Steps: The Music of Miles Davies’. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Thurs 13 July

THE ALL NIGHT CHEMIST

Dad-rock folk music. With support - Paddy Turner. The Victory, 88 St Owen’s St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10 on the door, 07721 408571.

SAMENGUE

Plus support from Venus Fly Kings. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

JEREMIAH CHIU + MARTA SOFIA HONER

Los Angeles ambient electonica. Unitarian Church, Shrewsbury, 6.45pm, www.skiddle.com/e/36347670

LAURA COPPINGER & DAVID PALMER

Soprano and pianist. A classical programme inspired by folklore from the British Isles and beyond. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £18/£10, 01584 878141.

ENSEMBLE RENARD

Cabaret sets, including Gershwin, Malcolm Arnold and sea shanties. Llanfyllin Workhouse, 7.30pm, www.llanfyllinfestival.org

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

Their stage show features the very best from the Eagles catalogue. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Hosted by Mark Richards. Hundred House Inn, Purslow, 8pm, please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@ hotmail.com

BRECON CATHEDRAL

Lunchtime concert featuring Gwent Chamber Orchestra. Brecon Cathedral, 1pm.

LLANFYLLIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Concert in St Myllin’s Church by Ensemble Renard. Programme includes MOzart, Mendelssohn, Holst and Nielsen, 7.30pm. Late evening show of jazz and blues with Cafe Lola with a light buffet, 9.30pm at Llanfyllin Workhouse. www.llanfyllinfestival.org

RHIANNON

The Fleetwood Mac tribute. Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 14 July

THE ALL NIGHT CHEMIST

Dad-rock folk music. With support from Marc Harpham. The Lost Arc, Old Drill Hall, Bridge St, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £8 in advance, £10 on the door, 01597 811226.

SHRED BELLY

Rose & Crown, Burford, near Tenbury Wells.

FOLK IN THE FOYER

Featuring Wildwood Jack, a unique acoustic guitar and ukulele duo from Kent. With support from Karen Macleod who plays an eclectic mix of country blues and ragtime. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 8pm, £10, 01885 488575.

ESCAPE ROOM

It is 1890, you have been accused of embezzling money from the Vicar’s Choral funds and been shut in the Old Chapel until the police arrive. You have one hour... Hereford Cathedral, £60 per session for groups of up to six people. Booking essential. www.herefordcathedral.org

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR

Step back in time to the golden era of music with hits from the likes of Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles and more. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm, 4pm & 7.30pm, £25, 01743 281281.

Sat 15 July

LLANFYLLIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Featuring New Allegri Quartet. Programme includes Schubert, Beethoven and Ravel. St Myllin’s Church, Llanfyllin, 7.30pm, www.llanfyllinfestival.org

HONEY B MCKENNA

Nudisco and house DJ set. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

WYE VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL

With outdoor live music. The Oak Inn, Staplow, from 4pm, 01531 640954.

GREY WOLF

Acoustic American/old time folk band playing traditional instruments such as banjo, fiddle, guitar, dulcimer, mandolin and double bass alongside fine vocal and harmony singing. Pudleston Village Hall, 7.30pm, £15, 01568 750303 or email rogfryer@hotmail.com. Bar.

MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY

Sherford House, 28 Sherford St, Bromyard, 2.30pm. Fund raiser for Conquest Theatre, 01885 488575. FIZZ, PIG & JIG

Sherford House, 28 Sherford St, Bromyard, 7pm. Fund raiser for Conquest Theatre, 01885 488575.

RHYTHM THIEVES

Funky, folky, 70s based rock band, covers and originals. The Showground, Purslow, 3pm-late. Part of Jackfest. Family friendly, live music throughout the day, please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@hotmail.com plus bar, street food.

OUTDOOR ABBA ROOFTOP PARTY

At Flamingo Terrace & Roof Garden. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

DIRTY ROCKIN’ SCOUNDRELS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

HAY MADRIGALS CHOIR & ORCHESTRA

Programme includes Mozart, Purcell and Gluck. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 3.30pm followed by tea/wine/cakes, £10 on the door, www.haymadrigals.org

Sun 16 July

BRECON CATHEDRAL

Featuring Colin Andrews - organ recital. Brecon Cathedral, 4.30pm.

WYE VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL

With outdoor music and Beefy Boys from 4pm-8pm, eat in or takeaway, Oak Inn, Staplow, 01531 640954.

LLANFYLLIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Featuring Ieuan Jones and Rhodri Prys Jones. Music for harp and voice, including pieces by Liszt, Schubert and Schumann. St Myllin’s Church, Llanfyllin, 7.30pm, www.llanfyllinfestival. org

Mon 17 July

CATRIN FINCH AND CIMARRON

Featuring Catrin Finch, harp and 6-piece Grammy-nominated Cimarron. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny 7.30pm, £22, 01873 850805.

FOLK CAFE AT BILLS

Pop-up folk event. Meal and music for £25, just music £15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Tues 18 July

OPEN MIC FOR YOUNG

PERFORMERS

Turn up and play or support a friend. Drum kit and PA, amps and guitars available to use. The Underground (side Gate Public Hall), Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, free, 01588 630321.

ORGAN CONCERTS 2023

Featuring John Challenger from Salisbury Cathedral. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection, 01432 374212.

Wed 19 July

NORTHERN RUINS & MARI MATHIAS

Young Music Promoters Gig Night. Northern Ruins - Welsh folk/indie singer-songwriter plus Mari Mathiasa fresh contemporary sound to both traditional folk songs and original material. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 6.30pm, £5/£4, 01874 611622.

AMERICANA SESSION

Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster.

JAM ON TOAST

Open jam session. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

FAIRPORT CONVENTION

Presenting a mix of long-established favourites and some surprises from albums old and new. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £28, 01873 850805.

Thurs 20 July

ROAR

Heavy music through the ages DJ set. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

ALEX STEELE, MATT HOPKINS

QUARTET

Guitarist Matt Hopkins and pianist Alex Steele join forces for an evening of jazz. Corn Exchange, Ross-on-Wye, 7pm, tickets from £9.99, www.rosscornexchange.co.uk

Fri 21 July

MISHRA

A global folk collective with strong roots in UK folk. West Malvern Social Club, Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, £15.18, 07974 725374.

Fri 21 July

FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE

Featuring ‘Tales and Tunes of Welcome’ - Taffy Thomas, Keith Donnelly, Tamar Eluned Williams, Jordan Campbell, Sarah McQuaid and Dan Serridge. Purple Marquee, 7-8.15pm. ‘Cheers for the Years!’ - Tallis Kimberley & Chris Lowe, Bar, 8.15pm-9pm.

‘Undercurrents’ - Angeline Morrison & Tamar Eluned Williams, Purple Marquee, 10.45pm-11.45pm. ‘Midnight Sessions - Jam Away!’ with Adam Beresford-Browne and friends, Bar, 11.45pm-late. Festival at the Edge, Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 0EF, 07544 044126, www.festivalattheedge.org

THE BATTERY FARM + SUPPORT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

EVERMORE

The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

DAVID BUSBY

Ed Sheeran tribute. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

CRYSTALLINE + SLOWMOVE

Co-headline tour. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

BRECON CATHEDRAL

Lunchtime concert featuring Rowan Shields and Zoe Solomon - tenor and piano. Brecon Cathedral, 1pm.

GINA TAYLOR

Harp recital. St Chad’s Church Shrewsbury, 01743 365478, www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com

ENGLISH MUSIC SESSION

The Blue Boar, Ludlow, 8.30pm, 07887 535893.

Sat

22 July

PARTY IN THE PARK

One-day music festival. Featuring BC All Skas, Wayne Martin Band, Fight The Bear, Nuclear Weasels, Break The Record, Amy Pugh, Without Warning, Meg Chandler, Red By Night, Modified Youth, Lilith Pearson, North. Plus stalls, bar, activities and food. Bishop’s Castle Playing Fields, 12pm, £12 adults and over 13s, £6 8-12 years, 7 & under frree, family ticket £30. centre.stage. pitp@gmail.com

JOHN OTWAY BIG BAND

Unpredictable, ingenious, inconsistent, unselfconscious, emotionally unguarded, totally reckless about public displays of foolishness and enormously lovable! Malvern Cube, Malvern, 8pm, £18.50, www.malverncube.com www.versatilearts.co.uk

LITTLE RUMBA in the Marquee with rum cocktails and Cuban snacks. The Hub New Radnor, School Lane, New Radnor, LD8 2SS, 7.30pm, £5.

FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE

Featuring ‘Stories & Songs’Keith Donnelly, Children’s Marquee, 11am-11.45am. ‘Trading Tales and Tunes’ with Xanthe Gresham-Knight and Pete Morton, Purple Marquee, 11.30am-12.30pm. ‘Love and Devotion: Epic Indian Poetry/Welsh folk song’ with Gitan - Rajesh David and Stacey Blythe, Purple Marquee, 1p-2pm. ‘Songwalk - Tunes and Trails’ with Pete Morton, Walled Garden, 2pm. ‘In the Company of Donnelly & South’ with Keith Donnelly and Lauren South, Purple Marquee, 2.30pm. ‘A Bloody Good Yarn - chatter, folklore, songs and knitting’ with Tallis Kimberley, Yellow Marquee (workshops). ‘Into the Green - Stories & Songs’ with Linda Moylen, Birchwood, 3.30pm. ‘Daring Young Men - Music Hall Mayhem’ with Chris Lowe and Andy Casserley, Red Marquee, 5.30pm. ‘Sorrow Songs - Informal talk, songs and Q&A’ with Angeline Morrison, Yellow Marquee (workshops), 7pm. ‘800 Years of Music - Talk & Demo’ with Andy Casserley, Yellow Marquee, 8.45pm. ‘Fancy Dress 70s Glam Party’ with Transglobal Underground, Purple Marquee, 9.30pm. ‘Fireside Tales & Tunes’ with Nell Phoenix & She Shanties, bonfire in Birchwood, 10.45pm. ‘Midnight Sessions - Jam Away!’ with Adam Beresford Browne & Friends and She Shanties, Bar, 11.15pm. Festival at the Edge, Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 0EF, 07544 044126, www.festivalattheedge.org

MICROBABY

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

POP DIVAS LIVE

Featuring tributes to all your favourite female pop stars. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 6pm, £16, 01874 611622.

QUAKER OPEN DAY

Friends’ Meeting House, Almeley Wootton, 2pm-5pm.

THE CROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Featuring Mice in a Matchbox, Rhythm Thieves, The Alley Cats, Tommy Mills & Pedro Brown, Adam Harding and Whiskey River. The Beer Garden, The Crown Inn, Dilwyn, barbeque and mini beer festival. Proceeds to Dilwyn First Responders.

THE NELL GWYNNE SESSIONS

Featuring The Rod Kelly Trio, playing jazz and blues. Music and dinner evening. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Sun 23 July

FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE

Featuring ‘Magical Story & Songs’ with Tamar Eluned Williams, Children’s Marquee, 10am. ‘The Ominous Folk of Hopeless Maine’, Purple Marquee, 10.30am. ‘Everyone Loves a Shanty, Musical session and tips’ with She Shanties, Bar (workshop), 11am. ‘Let Loose’ with Keith Donnelly & Pete Morton, Purple Marquee, 1.30pm. ‘Trading Tales & Tunes’ with Sarah McQuaid & Dan Serridge, Purple Marquee, 2.30pm. ‘Tales & Tunes of Farewell’ with Jon Buckeridge, Tallis Kimberley, Xanthe Gresham-Knight, Pete Morton & Liz Weir, Purple Marquee, 3.45pm. Festival at the Edge, Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 0EF, www.festivalattheedge.org

FRIENDS OF MID WALES OPERA

Garden concert, led by musical director and pianist, Charlotte Forrest. Picnic interval. In the event of rain, the concert will be in the Music Room. Gregynog Hall, Tregynon, near Newtown, 5pm, £18, children £5, 01686 948100.

THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS

Aidan and Martin. The Grape Vaults, Broad St, Leominster, 3-6pm, free.

THE COURTYARD MOTOR SHOW

Unusual, quirky rare and classic cars and bikes of any age are welcome. £5 entry fee for those wishing to display their vehicles. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-2pm, 01432 340555.

Tues 25 July

ORGAN CONCERTS 2023

Featuring Weston Jennings from Tyler, Texas. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection, 01432 374212.

Take That Experience

Wed 26 July

JAM LOUNGE

Acoustic session. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

ESCAPE ROOM

It is 1890, you have been accused of embezzling money from the Vicar’s Choral funds and been shut in the Old Chapel until the police arrive. You have one hour... Hereford Cathedral, £60 per session for groups of up to six people. Booking essential. www.herefordcathedral.org

COLTRANE DEDICATION

A collective of musicians who recognise the emotional power of the later music of John Coltrane. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Thurs 27 July

DIRTY FRENCH KISS + BLOODSTAINED REPUTATION

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

RIZTS

Plus support. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

CLUN FOLK SESSION

The Sun Inn, Clun, 8pm.

COLUMBIAN MUSIC CONCERT

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 7.20pm, 01686 688369, £10/£8, www.midwalesarts.org

QUIZ

Every team gets a free homemade pizza, raffle and more. The Balance Inn, Luston, 8pm, £2, with all proceeds going to charity, 01568 616801.

Fri 28 July

TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE

With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

INDIGO CLUB + JESSIE DESAI BAND + ALAN JENKINS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards. The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8pm, please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@hotmail. com

BRECON CATHEDRAL

Lunchtime concert featuring Yellow Bird Trio, violin, cello and piano. Brecon Cathedral, 1pm.

WHISKEY RIVER

Full 5-piece electric line-up. The Hope & Anchor, Ross-on-Wye, outdoor stage, 8.30pm, free.

BONGO’S BINGO + AFTER PARTY LIVE

The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

WHISKEY RIVER

Finger lickin’, foot tappin’ roots, blues, Americana, Cajun and country rock ‘n’ roll. Hope and Anchor, Ross-on-Wye, free.

ROCK THE BARN

Featuring Shop Front Heroes, Breaking Ground, Town of Cats, The Barebacks, The Road Knights, Crystalline, plus DJ sets. Rock The Barn, Madley, near Hereford.

DON’T FEED THE GOAT

The Squirrel, Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, 8pm.

HAY MUSIC

Rolf Hind, piano. Programme includes works by Schumann, Ravel, Messiaen, Hind, Adams, Debussy and Janacek. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, details, www.haymusic.org

THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE

Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table. The Cliffe, Dinham, near Ludlow, 6.30-9.30pm, 01584 872063.

Sat 29 July

SUMMER FAMILY RAVE

Full of bubbles, balloons and all your favourite tunes. Dressing up is encouraged! Suitable for all ages, 11am & 2.30pm, free pre-activity from 10.30am before the 11am event. The Courtyard, Hereford.

ROCK THE BARN

Featuring Top Loader, Stone Jets, Frontrunner, Fired Up, The James Oliver Band, 13 Rivers, Daysee plus DJ sets. Rock The Barn, Madley, near Hereford.

THE FABULOUS BORDELLOS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

MOJAM

Pop, rock, country, folk covers duo. Rose & Crown, Burford, Tenbury Wells, 8pm.

HONEY B MCKENNA

House and techno DJ set. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

STEADY EDD & THE BEATROOTS

Corn Exchange, Ross-on-Wye, tickets from £9, www.rosscornexchange.co.uk

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

Award winning Clive John plays homage to Cash’s career as the Man in Black. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £27, 01874 611622.

THE KATONA TWINS

Versatile guitar duo Peter and Zoltan Katona. ‘Hollywood & Swing’ features popular film music themes balanced by more serious works by Castelnuovo-Tedesco and music of Django Reinhardt. St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £18, students £9, www.strettonfestival.org Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

THE RAT PACK ERA

With songs made famous by Frank, Sammy and Dean as well as swinging up to date numbers. Backed by Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sun 30 July

NEW VOYAGE

Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 4-6pm.

THE WHISKEY RIVER TRIO

Aidan, Alan and Martin. The Boot Inn, Orleton, near Ludlow, 5pm, free.

BASTIE

Free outdoor live music. The Oak Inn, Staplow, 6pm, food served from 6-7.30pm, 01531 640954.

JIAL TRIO

Live afternoon jazz band. The Jam Factory, Hereford.

THE PRINCESS PARTY

Live sing-a-longs and games with Ariel and Belle. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 11.30am & 2.15pm, 07498 966606.

August

Tues 1 August

REIKO FUJISAWA AND FRIENDS

‘Forests & Flowers’. Virtuoso pianist with a flair for creating innovatively themed programmes in collaboration with some of the UK’s top wind and string players. St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £16, students £8, www.strettonfestival.org Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

ORGAN CONCERTS 2023

Featuring Timothy Ravadle from Chichester Cathedral. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection, 01432 374212.

Wed 2 August

CALLUM SMART & RICHARD UTTLEY

Callum Smart is one of Britain’s finest young violinists. This duo recital with pianist Richard Uttley will include music by Mozart, Brahms, Kate Whitley and Richard Strauss. St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £14, students £7, www.strettonfestival.org

Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

Thurs 3 August

FONTANELLA

Featuring four professional recorder players. ‘The Delightful Companion’, a recital focused on English music from the 17th century. St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £16, students £8, www.strettonfestival.org

Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

Fri 4 August

KENSINGTON BRASS

Members of the ensemble write and arrange their repertoire to form an original and exciting programme. St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £16, students £8, www. strettonfestival.org Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

THE RUNDLE ENSEMBLE

Music for a Summer’s Evening performed by Wynne Harries, oboe; John Parsons, violin; Andrea Harries, cello and Roger Allen, piano. Holy Trinity Church, Bosbury, HR8 1QT, 7pm, £10, children free, 01531 670634 or on the door. Refreshments available, donations invited. In aid of the Bosbury Organ Restoration Fund.

GAMMA RAVE + NATIONAL MILK BAR + KAIJU BLUE

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

INNOCENT CRIMINALS

The Squirrel, Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, 8.30pm.

ABBA SUMMER OUTDOOR TERRACE PARTY

Abba tribute. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

SHOP FRONT HEROES

Albert’s Shed, Telford.

FLEETWOOD BAC

The Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 258118.

BRECON CATHEDRAL

Lunchtime concert featuring Martha Powell, harp. Brecon Cathedral, 1pm.

Sat 5 August

DIRTY ROCKIN’ SCOUNDRELS

Rock ‘n’ roll music of the 50s and 60s. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £14, students £7, www. strettonfestival.org Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

A FOREIGNER JOURNEY

The music of Foreigner and Journey. The Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 258118.

CLUN VALLEY JAZZ

Featuring James Allsopp Quartet. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 07768 504322, clunvalleyjazz@gmail.com

KNUCKLAS VILLAGE FETE

Live music, dog display and fun dog show, stalls selling local artisan goods, teas, bar and barbecue, face painting and children’s fancy-dress competition, come as your favourite animal! In aid of Knucklas Community Land Project. 12pm-5pm.

Sun 6 August

BRECON JAZZ

Jazz @ The Marquee. A day of family jazz, salsa and funk music performances and activities for all ages. Daytime samba, art, dance and craft workshops. Food and drink stalls. Live music starts 2pm featuring Rachel Hayward Swing Quartet, Fiesta Resistance (Cuban salsa) and Funkyard (dance jazz). Brecon, www.breconjazz.org

ELORI SAXL

New York experimental electonic composer. Unitarian Church, Shrewsbury, 6.45pm, www.skiddle.com/e/36372349

Mon 7 August

HARMONIEMUSIK

Five musicians present a varied programme for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, recorder, piano and harpsichord. St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £14, students £7, www.strettonfestival.org Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN

The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB

Featuring Sonya Smith, singer/songwriter. Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Bring your own drink/glasses.

Music Workshops

Sat 1 July BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM

A Workshop for Instrumentalists (strings, wind and keyboard, A=440). Tutor: Andrew Wilson-Dickson. ‘From Consort to Continuo’. The progress of music from Renaissance to Baroque in the C16 & C17. 10am-4.30pm. Impelo Dance Centre, Arlais Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5HE. Prior booking essential. Details www.bmemf.org.uk or contact e.wheelock@btinternet.com

Until Sun 2 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL

1 July - Music Tots, music and fun for little ones, Castle Square, Ludlow, 11am, free. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Sun 2 July

ADULT TAIKO TASTER SESSION

Have some fun playing Japanese Taiko drums. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10.30am, £12, 01874 611622.

Mon 10 July

RSCM EVENT

Attracting children and young people into church choirs, including advice on flexible repertoire. Holy Trinity Church, Hereford, 7-9pm, donations welcome.

2023 BRASS & WOODWIND REPAIR COURSES

24 - 29 July - Woodwind Repair Foundation Course with Lynne Williams, £1318.00. 7 - 11 Aug - Brass Repair Foundation Course with Trevor Head, £1118.00.

21 - 25 Aug - Skills Continuation Course with Lynne Williams, flute and piccolo spcialist, £1118.00. Trevor Head, Llangunllo, 07971 083089, email trevorhead@btinternet.com

First Sunday of the month

SING FOR THE SEASONS

Relaxed, friendly, ‘natural voice’ harmony with Sarah Rowe. Learn and sing glorious songs from around the world. All experience levels welcome, no auditions or performances. From September at Putley Parish Hall, 6.30-8.30pm. £7.50, refreshments included, cash/card on door. BOOKING

REQUIRED Email singfortheseasons@btinternet.com

Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR

All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500.

Mondays, term time only

THE MERE SINGERS

An open-access mixed voice, adult choir singing original and traditional acapella songs. No need to read music. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, details email Mary Keith maryskeith@aol.com

Mondays, term time only

LIVE WIRE MUSIC MONDAYS

You will have the opportunity to play songs with other musicians who are just starting out and grow alongside them as the weeks progress. You can explore creating your own musical parts all the way from a riff to a whole song. We will rehearse suitable covers where you should never feel out of your depth. Ages 11-21. Close House, Hereford, 4-6pm. Email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR

Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5, tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com

Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.

Monday BANDAMANIA

Bright and breezy traditional and original music.Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. Mondays at 7.30pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Monday (from Sept)

GARRICK SINGERS

For over 55s, no prior experience of singing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £5 per session, lisa@encore-enterprises.com.

Tuesday

DOLAU MIXTURES

Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

Tuesday

LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm, 07723 016837.

Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON

Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, VH, near Brecon.

Tuesday

LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR

During Liv’s maternity leave our leader is Hannes Kaiser. He has a Steiner background and is drawing beautiful harmonies from the choir. Come and have a inspiring sing, 7.15 - 8.45 at Leominster Community Centre ffi 01568 369074.

Tuesdays term time only

LIVEWIRE SESSIONS

The Castle Green Pavilion, 5:30 - 7:30pm. A drop-in for anybody interested in music. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or classically trained or not. Explore different song/lyric writing methods, a take on covers, music production, rap, development & recording. Ages 11-21. Information email lisa@encore-enterprises. com

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES

Mixed community choir.Traditional, world and original songs. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. Call Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Wednesday

ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR

Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

Wednesdays (online session only)

SINGING FOR LUNG HEALTH GROUP

Specifically for people who suffer from progressive lung diseases, these sessions help you breathe better, reduce stress and have fun. 11am, email lisa@encore-enterprises.com for information.

Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES

Community choir, songs from around the globe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Wednesday

LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR

Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9pm. 01584 823604 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks

Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR

Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com

Thursday CLUN SINGERS

Informal community choir, traditional and original songs taught by ear. 10am in High Town Hall, Clun. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Thursday

BELLA A CAPPELLA

All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday

CANTORION LLANDRINDOD www.cantorion-llandrindod.org 01597 810601

A non auditioned mixed voice choir early and classical music. Rehearsals currently in Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells. 7.30pm-9.15pm.

Thursday

PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR

Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com

First Thursdays

BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB

2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495.

Every Friday

WELLSPRINGS

Song-writing course, open to anyone over 18 who would like to improve their mental wellbeing. For more information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Friday

LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR

We are a non-audition choir formed 12 years ago with 25+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3.50 per session paid termly, first trial session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. Info: term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Facebook: @LittleHerefordVoices

Friday

BUZZY BEATS!

A fun morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 01743 234970.

Friday

CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE

Craven Arms Community Centre.10.30am - 11.15am. regularly during term time with some holiday sessions. Join our friendly group to learn traditional djembe rhythms from Africa and samba rhythms from Brazil - Adults £5 (children accompanying their parents can join in with holiday sessions - £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com

Friday

FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS

Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Sessions

First Saturday OPEN MIC Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 8.30pm, 01547 550400.

First Saturday FOLK & IRISH SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.

First Saturday of month PICKIN’ AT THE BIRD The Bird in Hand, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 357484, 9pm.

3rd Saturday OPEN MUSIC SESSION The Castle Dinas, (formerly The Dragon’s Back), Pengenffordd, Talgarth, 01874 711353.

3rd Saturday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.

Every Sunday FOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSION

The Crown & Anchor, Llanidloes, 8pm.

3rd Sunday IRISH SESSION Pandy Inn, Dorstone, 01981 550273.

3rd Sunday FOLK & STEP SESSION The Monkland Arms, 7.30pm, 01568 720510.

Last Sunday IRISH SESSION The Yard at Daphne’s, High St, Presteigne, 07377 909216.

Last Sunday OPEN MIC Volunteer Inn, Harold St, Hereford, 7.30pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com

Every Monday OPEN MIC NIGHT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344728.

First Monday of month OPEN MIC Bridges Inn, Ratlinghope, 01588 650260.

First Monday (except Bank Holidays) FOLK SINGAROUND Musicians and listeners welcome. The Broadleys, Ross Rd, Hereford, 7pm, 07763 077837.

First Monday BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB 01584 711480 and the website at www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub

2nd Monday JAM SESSION The Barley Mow, Trefonen, 7.30pm, 07751 420796.

Every Tuesday PLAYING TOGETHER An interactive, intergenerational play session for older adults and pre-school children. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am, 01432 340555.

Every Tuesday (term time only) LIVEWIRE Drop-in for anybody interested in music. For ages 11-21. The Castle Green Pavilion, Hereford, 5.30pm-7.30pm, details lisa@ encore-enterprises.com

Every Tuesday YOUTH CAFE A safe place where young people can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. For ages 8-16 years, free. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC King Charles II, Broad St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 219357.

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC Run by Moz, PA provided, all welcome. Castle Vaults, Shrewsbury.

Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034.

Every Wednesday MUSIC CAFE FOR ARMED FORCES VETERANS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am-3pm, free, and £7.50, 01432 340555.

Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC NIGHT Baskerville Hall Hotel, near Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820033.

Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.45pm, 01531 632250.

1st and 3rd Wednesday DRAGON BAND 8-10.30pm, Montgomery Town Hall, Broad St., Montgomery, Free but £5 donation gratefully received. 07831 383636.

1st Wednesday HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Old Brewery Bar, The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm.

2nd Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Red Lion, Llanidloes, 8.30pm.

2nd Wednesday MARTIN’S MUSIC Open mic from 7pm. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, martinchapple1@gmail.com

2nd Wednesday OPEN MIC White Horse Inn, Clun, 8.30pm onwards. 01588 640305.

2nd & 4th Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB

The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888.

3rd Wednesday MUSIC SESSION

Beer In Hand, Eign St, Hereford, 07543 327548.

3rd Wednesday AMERICANA SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510

3rd Wednesday JAM SESSION The Unicorn, Oswestry, 7.30pm, 07751 420796.

Every Thursday OPEN MIC Lupa Cocktail Bar, 37 Bewell St, Hereford, 7.30pm, lupahereford@gmail.com

Every Thursday OPEN MIC Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch Escley, 7-8pm, 01981 510646.

Every Thursday JAM SESSION

For all levels. Basement stage, Oil Night Long, 31 Castle St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.oilnightlong.co.uk

Every Thursday SESSION Black Swan, Much Dewchurch, 01981 540295.

Last Thursday KINGTON FOLK Traditional folk club set-up, no guests, performers welcome. Back room of the Oxford Arms, Duke St, Kington, 7.30pm, free. email kingtonfolkclub@gmail.com

2nd Thursday OPEN MIC Hosted by Stevie Yeomans. Castle Inn, Knucklas, near Knighton, 8pm, 01547 528150.

2nd Thursday OPEN FOLK SESSION Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8.30pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060.

3rd Thursday FOLK SESSION

Calling all folk musicians and enthusiasts. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 7pm, 01547 540705.

3rd Thursday FOLK DOWN THE TRACK Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm, 01547 528223 or 01547 528150.

4th Thursday FOLK SESSION For singers, musicians and listeners. The Sun Inn, Clun, 8pm, 01547 530038.

4th Thursday OPEN MIC The Barley Mow, Trefonen, 7.30pm, 07751 420796 to book your slot.

1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Blue Boar, Mill St, Ludlow, 8:30pm. Contact: Ann Gray 01584 879 348.

2nd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Hundred House, Purslow, 8pm, markianrichards@hotmail.com

3rd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8pm, markianrichards@ hotmail.com

3rd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT The Herb Garden Community Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 823082.