Alex DaviesVeteran singer/songwriter Alex Davies has been a regular performer on the Gloucestershire music scene since moving to the Forest of Dean in 2015. His attempts to record a follow up to his 1978 debut album have been repeatedly stymied, most recently by...

Arul VettMy Journey of learning the art of making the guitar. Making objects was natural to me form childhood. I was trained in precision engineering in the Netherlands and worked as technical craftsman for Techtec Engineering BV.  Although soon after my study I...

Bally BroguesIrish music from duo John Conroy and PJ Wall playing reworked trad Irish Tunes with an original twist. Incorporating jigs, reels and hornpipes with bodhran and whistles. So if you love a bit of trad Irish then these guys are right up your street.

BewelianBewelian - taken from the old English word for "mix up" we play traditional British folk songs with an electric twist. The idea behind Bewelian is to continue the long tradition of taking songs from the British Isles folk scene and making them relevant to who...

Blackthorn BuskersBlackthorn Buskers are a five piece multi-instrumentalist electric harmony folk band based in Gloucestershire. Our songs come from around the world and include traditional and modern folk songs along with some original material. We have five singers,...

Blind River ScareTim Manning (Blind River Scare) is a Newport, South Wales based singer/songwriter playing Americana, Alt-Country & Roots influenced songs.He writes heartfelt tales of love, loss and life coupled with proper song-craft that sounds both timeless and...

BrimstoneBased in the North Cotswolds but influenced by Celtic music from around the UK and beyond, Brimstone’s style is a wonderful combination of different genres, trad and contemporary. This creates a beautiful sound which simply makes you feel great. In 2021...

Broad Mill StreamBroad Mill Stream play a variety of electric folk rock tunes, with their name taken from a line in the infamous Matty Groves. A group of music lovers form the Midlands who got together to play their favourite tunes in the folk rock vibe. All...

Broom Dance Workshop with Molly from Crazy GoatCome along and join me for a broom dance on Saturday 19th 11am in the Fisher Room at Gloucester Guildhall on Eastgate. This workshop will teach you an exciting new skill within an hour. It is great fun and simple to do....

Captain CrabbCaptain Crabb, with or without his Bunch of Pirates, with songs, and jokes and stories, entertains kids of all ages... from 1 - 121.... (over 121 is by arrangement)

Chez Dunford and Viv ShermanChez Dunford is an independent musician performing both self-penned and traditional folk songs. Chez is a theatre maker, circus artist and community practitioner using music and story to connect people. 

Chloë of the Midnight StorytellersFamily Storytelling: A World Tour of Tales From a crime fighting town band to how not to wake up a leopard, the folktales and legends retold by Chloë captivate young audiences. Reflecting the port of Gloucester and its worldwide...

Chloë of the Midnight StorytellersStory Cabaret: Once Upon a Future Romantic, funny and thought provoking. Chloë of the Midnight Storytellers is a stand-up story cabaret entertainer with a sparkling line in unscripted verbal jazz. Her unconventional set includes a...

Chris Pearson - PhotographerOur Folk Trail photographer is long-time muso Chris Pearson at CPe FOTO.  Super-passionate about making you look like a seriously cool music deity wherever and whatever you play, he's available for live music photography, promo shoots,...

Clint MannClint is a singer-songwriter based in Mitcheldean who previously lived in Essex where he was a member of Rizlahead (a psychedelic improvised jazz-rock-folk band), Bushes and Briars (a heavy-metal folk dance group) and one half of The Bogdogs (an up-tempo...

Cobblers ChildrenCobblers Children is a four-piece band of multi-instrumentalists from Gloucestershire formed between the various UK lockdowns whilst playing music together late into the night. They deliver compelling tunes and songs where the traditional sits...

Crazy GoatCrazy Goat are a young vibrant traditional folk band from Devon. At a Crazy Goat gig expect lots of West Country fun from this energetic band fuelled by scrumpy and cheese. They’ll give you an evening of entertainment with song and tunes from all over the...

Dampiers RoundWe bring a lively sound on a variety of instruments - mainly fiddle, guitar and bass, but often flute, keyboard and harp. Dampier's have established a reputation as a Folk Festival Dance Band, a Playford Ball Band, or Ceilidh or Barn Dance Band. We run...