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Young musicians together

11:59am Thursday 2nd July 2009

musicians from Evesham’s middle and high schools combine in an evening of modern and popular music at the Evesham Arts Centre tonight. Tickets cost £5, £3 concessions, from 01386 442348 or eveshamfestivalofmusic.org.uk.

City date for saxophonist

11:59am Thursday 2nd July 2009

THE Snake Davis Band is on at Huntingdon Hall on Saturday. The saxophonist, flautist and composer is at the Worcester venue for one night only.

Countdown to Cornbury

11:58am Thursday 2nd July 2009

Two big-name new additions to the line-up at the sixth Cornbury Festival, near Charlbury, have been announced.

Concert in Cotswold church

12:00pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

THE Burford Chamber Choir present a concert at St Nicholas Church in Oddington, near Moreton, on Sunday, July 12, from 7pm. The concert is in two parts; before the interval it will consist of church music, folk, show and sea songs, while after the interval it will be music from the musical Oklahoma. Tickets cost £10, from 01451 831917. Proceeds go to church funds.

He’s played with Sinatra

10:13am Friday 26th June 2009

A JAZZ artist who was nominated for a Grammy last year and has played with legends such as Sammy Davis, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra will be performing at a Cotswold pub on Saturday.

Enjoy strings with Pimms

10:12am Friday 26th June 2009

Some of Worcestershire’s best string players are playing in Pershore this Saturday.

Seth’s back for the third time

10:12am Friday 26th June 2009

FOR the third year running, Seth Lakeman makes a return to Cheltenham by popular demand.

Tribute band will rock you

10:13am Friday 26th June 2009

REDDITCH Palace Theatre is the venue for a popular Queen tribute band.

A good old-fashioned knees up

10:14am Friday 26th June 2009

A SING-A-LONG show that combines the songs of the war years with the best of old-time music hall in a non-stop stream of favourites, tuneful melodies, fun and laughter, and starring Carolyn Allen from New Tricks and Only Fools and Horses, is at the Number 8 Arts centre in Pershore next month.

Blues, country and folk

10:15am Friday 26th June 2009

PETE ‘Cool Hand’ Hayward and Chris Willey will serve up a mix of blues, country and American folk in the relaxed atmosphere of the Crown and Trumpet Inn, Broadway, on Thursday, July 9. For more information, call the pub on 01386 853202

Folk musicians at pub

10:15am Friday 26th June 2009

THE Millers Arms in Pershore will be the venue for a performance by Jess and Paul Cody on Saturday evening. The musicians, who call themselves Purple Clown, will be playing Irish folk along with hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. The gig at the historic pub on Bridge Street starts at 8pm and is free. Last Saturday, Worcestershire singer songwriter Will Killeen entertained drinkers at the pub. Landlord Fred Perry said: “We have a full calendar of music this year.”

Choir contest

10:16am Friday 26th June 2009

IT will be tuning forks at the ready when local companies participate in a singing competition.

Real treat for Bee Gees fans

10:16am Friday 26th June 2009

JIVE Talkin’ – a show which promises to delight fans of the Bee Gees – is coming to Cheltenham Town Hall on Saturday.

Live jazz and blues

12:22pm Thursday 11th June 2009

LIVE jazz and blues can be heard at a Broadway pub later this month. The Crown and Trumpet Inn will host a blues night on Thursday, June 25. Steve Browning and Wayne Elliot will perform from 9pm.

Folk group in the pub

12:22pm Thursday 11th June 2009

THE Millers Arms in Pershore will be the venue for a performance by three-piece folk group Just Good Friends on Saturday. The gig at the historic Bridge Street pub starts at 8pm and is free.

Festival’s performance workshop

12:27pm Thursday 11th June 2009

THE Evesham Festival of Music Brass and Woodwind Workshop takes place at Evesham Arts Centre on Saturday, July 4, from 10am to 2pm.

Town preparing to welcome jazz fans

12:29pm Thursday 11th June 2009

PREPARATIONS for the 24th Upton Jazz Festival are in full swing and music fans from miles around are being invited to enjoy the party ‘down by the riverside.’ The Oliver Cromwell International Jazz Festival at Upton-upon-Severn, to give the event its full name, takes place from Friday to Sunday, June 26-28, and aims to bring the picturesque town to life with the sound of beautiful music.

Orchestra’s new season

12:23pm Thursday 11th June 2009

THE Burford Orchestra is launching its summer programme with a show on Saturday, June 20.

Ancient music of Scotland

12:15pm Thursday 21st May 2009

AN accomplished musician who plays a range of instruments will perform at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury on Saturday. Julie Fowlis sings in Scottish Gaelic and tours the world, bringing ancient songs from the Hebridean Islands to new audiences. Visitors can enjoy the sounds of the Highland bagpipes, smallpipes, whistles and other instruments. Tickets cost £16 from 01684 295074. The show starts at 7.30pm.

Organ recital at cathedral

12:10pm Thursday 21st May 2009

GLOUCESTER Cathedral is bringing out the large screen for a free organ recital on Monday at 12.30pm. Among the works to be played are Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No 1.


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