Start time 8pm * Free admission * Dinner reservations on 01666 502251
Sunday 22nd November - Steve Degutis
Great performance guaranteed from this local singer songerwriter - his guitar accompanies a journey through a wealth of self-penned songs with an eclectic style to suit all tastes influenced by soul, rock, jazz and blue.
www.myspace.com/stevedegutis
Sunday 29th November - Ben Powell
Ben receives great reviews from his live outings in and around the south-west. He plays acoustic music with heart and soul - fusing 60s folk with 90s unplugged sessions! A cosy Sunday treat for all on a cold November night.
www.myspace.com/benthemusicpowell
Sunday 6th December- Pete Taylor
Pete is an enigmatic, fluent and confident singer/songwriter from the south-west. Soak up the winter Sunday night atmosphere generated by this talented performer who will play contemporary and original acoustic tracks. "Excellent guitar, excellent voice, excellent cd (Warm Red)..." Johnny Coppin BBC Radio Gloucestershire
www.petetaylormusic.co.uk
Sunday 13th December - Gren Bartley
Gren Bartley's music is both contemporary and heavily rooted in old blues and folk songs. Described as "simply a superstar of the finger-style guitar in the making", his collection of poetic self-penned songs and powerful old blues and folk make Gren Bartley a singer not to miss.
www.grenbartley.co.uk
Sunday 20th December - Benita Johnson
Seldom will you hear such spine-tingling vocals or such heartfelt self-penned lyrics - whether she's thrashing out driving indie-rock tinged melodies or sultry bourbon-soaked bluesy ballads. “Bristol’s very own Jewel” Venue Magazine
www.myspace.com/benitajohnson
Sunday 27th December - Juey
Juey is an acoustic country/folk solo artist - a beautifully disctinctive voice and charming style that will leave you wanting more! Playing self-penned songs and old-timey country favourites with her very own unique slant. www.myspace.com/jueymusic
Sunday 3rd January - Pete Gill
An evening of chill-out, cool jazz with the piano and vocals of Gloucestershire's own Peter Gill.
www.petegill.com
Sunday 10th January - Tinkerscuss
Local girls Tinkerscuss are Bryony (vocals, harp, shruti box) Erin (celtic fingerstyle guitar and octave mandola) and Kathryn (vocals, accordion, viola/violin). Best described as Anglo-Celtic in style, their music is delicate and yet powerfully delivered to create an atmosphere of melody and ethereal beauty - they are storytellers and dream-weavers, reminiscent of the traditional "shanachies" of old.
Sunday 17th January - Dik Cadbury
Gifted Gloucestershire-based singer/songwriter, Dik (formerly with Decameron & Steve Hackett and currently with Mike D'Abo's Mighty Quintet & Degutis) will play solo for us. He sings songs from the heart - songs that tell stories. A great evening as usual guaranteed. www.dikcadbury.com
Sunday 24th January - Vince Freeman
Vince is on a mini-tour back from France to promote his new albumn Lets Talk. His truly great voice and fabulous sound need no more introduction - make sure you experience this real talent - and enjoy!
www.vincefreeman.com
Sunday 31st January - Maddie Jones
Part of a new breed of solo act, Maddie is armed with the instrumentation of a folk performer but with the attitude of a front-woman - she attracts attention wherever she plays! Expect a relaxing evening with Maddie's smooth and distinguished voice and slight touch of jazz. www.maddie-jones.co.uk
Sunday 7th February - Wilcox and Brooks
Since joining forces a few years ago Wilcox and Brooks have been popping up at many venues and festivals in the south-west.Their homegrown style of whimsical songwriting and soothing guitar picks have repeatedly charmed audiences along the way. Come and enjoy their warm stage presence and informal performance. www.myspace.com/wilcoxandbrooks