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THIS WEEK --There are far too many regular events to mentionÌý -- so for full list of all morris sides, dance clubs, sessionsÌý see.glosfolk.org.uk

Sat 22Ìý

Jack Henderson album launch - The Convent, South Woodchester nr Nailsworth 9pm

Jez Lowe pres by Wychwood Folk Club at Aston & Cote V Hall, Aston nr Bampton and Witney in Oxfordshire Ìý website Start 8pm

Ten Strings and a Goat Skin - trad folk fusion trio from Canada -Ìý Huntingdon Hall, Worcester

Sun 23

Folk choir meeting every Sunday from 7.30pm in Churchdown. If you are interested get in touch with Robin on 07843 241371

Music on Sunday at the Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. Acoustic musicians are welcome in the bar from lunchtime onwards

Mon 24

Si Barron – Nova Scotia Folk Club – Bristol 8pmÌý SOLD OUT!

Tue 25

Jo Broughton’s Urban Folk Quartet – Watson Hall, TewkesburyÌý 01684 295074

Lionel Lodge (Sco) - Prince Albert in Stroud

Folk at Frampton Village Hall The Green 8pm £2 Refreshments included Info: Jo 01453 762622 or Tony 01452 616121

Mainly English music sessionÌýat Kings Arms NewentÌý From about 8.30pm.Ìý Free admission

Emi McDade – Bristol Fringe café bar

Wed 26

Sid Harvey – original songs, social comment in a relaxed and humorous style at Carpenter's Arms Miserden

Thu 27

Yorkston Thorne Khan – (Sco/India) - The Convent, South Woodchester nr Nailsworth 9pm

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra - Prince Albert in Stroud

Minchinhampton folk club, The Café Lounge, Baptist Church, Tetbury Street, MinchinhamptonÌýÌýÌý 8.15pm

Singing/music session at The Corner Cupboard, Winchcombe 9pm onwards Free admissionÌýÌý Info: 01242 604120

IrishÌý Acoustic Night at The Crown & Sceptre, 98 Horns Road,ÌýStroudÌý Led by Tim Potts. 8pm

27-31 SHREWSBURY FOLK FESTIVAL inc Barra MacNeilsÌý (Canada) La Bottine Souriante, Richard Thompson, Sharon Shannon, Oysterband , Demon Barbers, Nancy Kerr & Sweet Visitor Band, The Young ‘Uns, Steve Knightley, False Lights,Ìý Kate Rusby, Patsy Reid, Blowzabella, Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita, and many more…shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk

Fri 28

The Black Feathers – Americana duo- The Convent, South Woodchester nr Nailsworth 9pmÌýÌý

Sam Brookes - Prince Albert in Stroud

Somers Traditional Folk Club, The Alma Tavern, 74 Droitwich Road, Worcester 8.30pm. Info: 01684 561378

Swindon Folksingers’ Club, Ashford Road Social Club, 17 – 18 Ashford Road, Swindon SN1 3NT 8.15pm

Danny WardÌý - blues singer (Appalachia/Nobody’s Business) - Friday Night Acoustic at the Kings Head in CirencesterÌý 7.45pm FREE!

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra – Chapel Arts, Bath

28-30 STROUD FRINGE Festival..Ìý includes Emily Barker, Hot Feet, Sophronie, Wildflowers, Edd Donovan & The W Moles,Ìý at the various stages and venues around town + Prince Albert, Crown & Sceptre, inc Alan Burke & Friends at The Retreat on Sunday, Jim Reynolds at The Ale House on Friday...

28-31 CORNWALL FOLK FESTIVAL – at Wadebridge-ÌýÌý Martin Carthy, Jez Lowe & Steve Tilston, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Jim Causley, Sean Taylor, Steve Dan Mills (USA), Sarah McQuaid, Blackbeard’s Tea Party, Wizz Jones (Hon Patron of the Festival , )Tyn Daga (Cornish trio), Dave Burland,Ìý and many more…ÌýÌýÌý cornwallfolkfestival.com

Sat 29

Saskia Griffiths Moore – Star Anise, Stroud 12.30pm

Joseph & Maia – NZ ac duo at Stroud Brewery 7.30pm

Sun 30Ìý

Blondes with Beards + support from Geoff Bowman at Black Book Café 2-4pm Free entry. The Silver Rooms, Nelson Street, Stroud GL5 2HL www.blackbookcafe.com

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