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Saturday 31st May

Look Around Corners

A kickass band from the depths of Dorset. Playing fantastic originals and covers in their inimitable style, Alex fronts the band with her rich, powerful voice whilst singing barefoot. To her side is Jack, an ace guitar shredder, if ever I’ve seen one, capable of all sorts of classy licks on his Fender Jaguar as well as adding backing vocals as required. In the engine room is Dingo, laying down a thunderous bottom end bass whilst looking cool as, with Mel’s drumming crisp, deep and spot on always. Check out his fills. In fact, check out the whole band. You won’t be disappointed!

Sunday 1st Jun - 4:00pm

Rosie Eade & Jon Mabey

Rosie, the genuine "Folk-Pixie", "Combines the lyricism of singer-songwriterdom with the attitude of rock'n'roll ", (Rock-n-Reel, 2020). Inspired by Kate Bush and The Who as much as Steeleye Span, Rosie sings stories of people, places, and gin, written over many years gigging solo around the country, from a party in a field to Glastonbury’s Avalon Café, arranged around her love of folk, rock and thrashing her old nylon strung guitar. Here, she teams up with Jon Mabey, a seasoned guitar and mandolin player, has carved a distinctive niche in the music world with his innovative approach to instrumental performances. Armed with a looper and foot-stomper, Jon's original and traditional compositions combine elements of folk rock, reggae, blues, and Eastern European influences.

Wed 4th June - 8:00pm

Ropemakers Open Mic

Pack your talent and leave the safety of the bedroom and come on down and strut your inner rock star so that all can enjoy. All types of musician and poet welcomed. Better come early to book yer space. Hosted by the talented Chris Deacon

Friday 6th June - 9:15pm

Vanilla Radio

Emerging from the depths of Dorset, Vanilla Radio made their mark on the funk scene in 2013, enchanting audiences along the south coast with their soulful and funky rhythms. The core members, Jamie Parker, Jack Ansell, and Rick Veall, have been collaborating in various line-ups for over 15 years. Their journey reached a new level with the addition of Will Sear on keys and Amy Williams on saxophone, bringing a fresh dimension to their music. Vanilla Radio's live performances are a dynamic fusion of influences, drawing from acid jazz, funk, soul, and rock. Their music features explosive guitar and keyboard solos, thunderous bass lines, and infectious drum breaks that are sure to get you grooving.

Saturday 7th June - 9:15pm

Luke Philbrick and the Solid Gone Skiffle Invasion

Innovative roots rock and skiffle music drawing on traditional blues, jazz and folk influences and with frequent forays into gypsy-tinged psychedelia. Breathtakingly powerful vocals, finger-picking guitar, thumping double bass and an almost tribal foot-stomping beat combined with a potent cocktail of clarinet, harp and violin to create a special atmosphere. Hailing from South West England, Luke Philbrick and the Solid Gone Skiffle Invasion have built up a strong local fan-base always leaving audiences wanting more during their many travels throughout the UK and Europe.

Sunday 8th June - 4:00pm

Jim Reynolds

Jim Reynolds is a guitarist and singer who writes and plays an eclectic mix of music. The individual pieces tap into blues, ragtime, rhythm and blues, music hall and folk traditions. Some are extremely sensitive songs about life, people and relationships, while others are tongue in cheek. His albums are also sprinkled with classics from the likes of J.J. Cale, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Roy Orbison, the Inkspots, Jelly Roll Morton and Jimmy Rogers

Wednesday 11th June - 7:30pm

Ropemakers March Cheese Club

This month we welcome six more excellent cheeses together with crackers and accompaniments. There will be three sittings, one at 7:30 pm, one at 8:00 pm and one at 8:30 pm. The cost for this event is £8.50 per head and there will be a selections of paired drinks chosen by Palmers Wine Store available for purchase. Booking for this event is essential.

Friday 13th JUne - 9:15pm

TwoManTing

TwoManTing was formed in 2004 when Sierra Leonean drummer Jah-man Aggrey, and guitarist Jon Lewis were playing together as part of dance band, Le Cod Afrique, at venues such as Montreux Jazz Festival and WOMAD. The duo immediately became a hit on the UK festival circuit with their brand of bouncy “Sunshine Afro-roots”. Shows have included Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Wilderness and Green Man Festivals to name but a few. Using guitar, live loops and percussion the duo creates a highly danceable full band sound and their reputation has earned them recent support slots with the likes of Tinariwen, The Oyster Band, Edward 2 and Dub Colossus. Their music is often featured on BBC Radio 3 and 6Music. Shows feature palm-wine, acoustic dub and highlife grooves with thoughtful and thought-provoking lyrics on subjects ranging from childhood memories, political protest and er….duvets.

Saturday 14th June - 9:15pm

The Curst Sons

The Curst Sons have been playing their powerful, stripped back take on early American traditional music since 1998. Performing mainly original material with a few distinctive arrangements of traditional songs, they have released six full length albums, one 10” vinyl EP, and a digital LIVE EP. All on their own Curst Mountain label. Over the years they have played venues ranging from tiny country pubs to festival main stages, appeared on several local radio shows and recorded two live sessions on the much missed Mark Lamarr BBC Radio 2 show. They were runners-up in the 2013 International Song Writing Competition, nominated for Best Alt Country Album in the 10th Independent Music Awards 2011 and for Best Americana Act in the British Country Music Awards 2010.

Sunday 15th June 4:00pm

Jake Miller

South west based guitarist and tutor who has played with Psychadelephant, Zuri Aura, Fools for Thought, Jess McAllister, CAB Collective, Sadie Horler, Sweet Black Angels and more

Monday 17th March - 8:00pm

Sunset Café Stompers

The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago’s infamous South Side. Al Capone owned it, Louis Armstrong starred there. The Sunset Cafe Stompers do play the music of that period... great tunes from Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller... but the band’s wide repertoire also features songs made famous by artists as diverse as Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, the Inkspots, Fats Domino... even Elvis. Beneath it all, one can sense the elusive, shifting, pulse which defines the sound of New Orleans. In that city, ever since the 1900s, bands have been hired to attract a crowd, or to add spirit and generate excitement for all kinds of occasion. Throughout the last twenty years we have followed in that tradition: playing jazz clubs, concerts for churches, arts centres, village dances, weddings, festivals, funerals, garden parties... from our Dorset/Somerset base, down to Cornwall and up to Cumbria

Friday 20th June - 9:15pm

Judas Goat and the Bellwethers

Psychedelic blues-rock, transforming leaden woes into sonic gold with sweet, melancholic riffs, moody basslines and powerful, nuanced vocal performances with luscious harmonies. Based in the South West of England, UK

Saturday 21st June - 9:15pm

D'Ska Assassins

D’Ska Assassins is a six piece, uptempo Ska band performing a mix of classic ska covers and originals. Our love for Ska music shows through in our performances, full of enthusiasm and great tunes… guaranteed to get the audience up singing and dancing. We have headlined festivals, performed live on radio and supported Ska music legends. Having supported legends such as Neville Staple from The Specials and The Beat ft Ranking Junior, D’Ska Assassins is one of the most popular and in-demand ska bands in the South West, performing classic ska covers and their own infectious originals.

Sunday 22nd June - 4:00pm

Jinder

Phil Jinder Dewhurst, known professionally as Jinder, is a singer songwriter of exceptional ability. A solo artist for many years with a string of hits behind him, Jinder just seems to get better with each new recording. Codetta, his 13th solo album, is the perfect example of how far his journey has taken him to date. This will probably make me sound very lazy, but the easiest way to describe this new album from him is "simply stunning."

Friday 27th June - 9:15pm

Henshaw

HENSHAW has spent a good deal of the last few years knocking lumps out of his guitar and singing passionately about life and his own experiences. He tours relentlessly across the UK, Europe and has played as far afield as the USA, Canada, China and Taiwan. Part of the Xtra Mile Recordings / Nick Alexander Music Trust PET NEEDS Tour, Henshaw released "NOBODY CARES, WORK HARDER" in May 2022 and a busy year followed with appearances at the incredible REBELLION Festival, Hear for the Music and Ey Up Mi Duck festivals and a host of other shows.

Saturday 28th June - 9:15pm

The Fabulous Red Diesel

Since 2016, the Fabulous Red Diesel have been making mischeivious jazz, soulful melodies and outrageous tuba solos. They are one of the most hardworking original bands on the circuit today, and now its starting to bear some very juicy fruit. Their new album ''Goddess The Seahorse'' Its their 8th album,14 original tracks, and is the best yet. Jazz FM's Mark Walker made ''Dear Number 5''his track of the week, and ''Joe Cool ''appeared on John Osbourne's Jazz FM sunday show. They have opened for The James Taylor Quartet , sold out Upstairs at Ronnie Scott's 3 times played Cheltenham , Rye and , Sidmouth Jazz Festivals. This album promo tour has included The 606 Club, The Verdict, The Bear Club, Toulouse Lautrec , Brecon Jazz Festival,and Aberjazz.

Sunday 29th June- 4:00pm

Mutter and Clive

Mutter Slater was the front man and flute player for the 70’s cult band Stackridge (produced by George Martin, signed by Elton John): a group that established itself as a firm favourite on countless stages throughout the land and appeared regularly on BBC TV’s The Old Grey Whistle Test and John Peel’s radio programmes.

Wednesday 3rd July

Ropemakers Open Mic

Pack your talent and leave the safety of the bedroom and come on down and strut your inner rock star so that all can enjoy. All types of musician and poet welcomed. Better come early to book yer space. Hosted by the talented Chris Deacon

Friday 4th July - 9:15pm

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Saturday 6th Julyl - 9:15pm

Windshake

Emerging from the cultural melting pot of Bristol's vibrant underground scene, WINDSHAKE embodies the unbounded frontiers of musical exploration. This audacious six-piece collective rejects conformity, drawing inspiration from the raw essence of youth culture to craft music that plumbs the depths of the human mind. Their genesis traces back to the hidden corners of side street alleyways and grassroots venues, where they absorbed Bristol's pulsating artistic energy. Their debut album, 'Waking Moment,' a fusion of Psych-folk and distinct songwriting, laid the foundation for their forthcoming musical odyssey. Now, with a raw, unrestrained sound, WINDSHAKE's sonic landscape mirrors the tumultuous echoes of man-made thunder rolling through the peaks of the West Country, resonating within Bristol's graffiti-strewn streets. An interplay of funky basslines, African-infused drum rhythms, and the poignant blend of poetic lyrics and evocative guitar tones paints a vivid musical tapestry, a true reflection of their urban origins.

Sunday 6th July - 4:00pm

Alex Green

The lead singer with popular local band, Look Around Corners, this afternnon we have the delightful voice of Alex Green singing some beautiful acoustic songs.

Wednesday 9th July - 7:30pm

Ropemakers July Cheese Club

This month we welcome six more excellent cheese together with crackers and accompaniments. There will be three sittings, one at 7:30 pm, one at 8:00 pm and one at 8:30 pm. The cost for this event is £8.50 per head and there will be a selections of paired drinks chosen by Palmers Wine Store available for purchase. Booking for this event is essential.

Friday 11th July - 9:15pm

The Transitions

The Transitions are a band created by men old enough to know better but still young enough to care less. We make a bit of dosh mostly having fun covering great songs you had forgotten you liked, and playing them to poor unsuspecting folks in drinking establishments all over sunny Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. We don't stick to any genres really so we do have a wide and varied arsenal which is perfect for entertaining varied audiences. When we don't have our primitive cave dweller Mr Listy tapping out beats on his ca’jon (a kind of drum), Karlos plays bass guitar and a bass drum whilst Fatt’s plays guitar and tambourine with his foot. As a result Karlos and Fatts will both need hip replacements in a few years time. Come and check us out sometime and witness how a band with no real talent, manages to trick drunk people into thinking we do. Bare in mind in order to do this you will have to stay sober which may not be worth the prize

Saturday 12th July

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Sunday 13th July - 4:00pm

George Mann

A former union organizer and activist based in Ithaca, New York, George Mann sings songs from the last century of the labor and social justice movements, and his own songs are powerful and funny takes on the state of the nation. His concerts are part sing-along, part history lesson, and he can make you shout for joy, send chills down your spine or bring tears to your eyes in the same set. He also specializes in historical and educational workshops/theme concerts and presentations on folk music, labor and social history, and some of our most beloved folksingers.

Friday 18th July - 9:15pm

Stompin’ Dave Electric Duo

Stompin' Dave performs a broad spectrum of vintage style music including blues, bluegrass, classical, country, folk, jazz, rock n roll, and old time. He is equally capable of providing a whole evening of entertainment in one genre, or mixing it up. Stompin' Dave was nominated for a UK Blues Award 2024 (UK Acoustic Blues Category). Dave is a former member of former UK Blues Band of the Year, The Producers. "In other parts of the world they have cyclones, tornadoes and hurricanes, in the UK we have Stompin' Dave. Dave is a phenomenal artist. A great guitar player and vocalist, an accomplished songwriter and an excellent traditional fiddler, a boogie/blues piano player and a competition standard five-string banjo picker. As if that's not enough, he is also an outstanding dancer using a combination of flatfoot and clogging styles often when playing one of his stringed instruments." Blues In The South Dave has consistently given over one hundred performances per year across the UK and beyond, including many major festivals such as Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, and Bestival.

Saturday 19th July- 9:15pm

The Goodfellas

Ska, Reggae including the South Somerset Brass Bevvy

Sunday 20th July - 4:00pm

Moonfleet

Talented duo from the Weymouth area who play improvised music from around 15 different countries. Rhythmic and melodic, different and interesting, perfect to create a relaxed and happy atmosphere. Mark Duxbury has played for several decades with many musicians. He was part of the English Jazz Quartet alongside Herbie Flowers, Steve Gray and Ronnie Asprey. He has worked alongside Al Kooper, Tom Robinson as well as recording in the Abbey Road Studios with John Williams. Ester Lovaz trained classically in Budapest, then spent time living in Paris and Amsterdam before moving to the UK. She has played with a selection of orchestras before diverging to other, more creative styles of music including Arabic jazz, Armenian and Latin American. This is one not to be missed

Monday 21st July - 8:00pm

Sunset Café Stompers

The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago’s infamous South Side. Al Capone owned it, Louis Armstrong starred there. The Sunset Cafe Stompers do play the music of that period... great tunes from Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller... but the band’s wide repertoire also features songs made famous by artists as diverse as Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, the Inkspots, Fats Domino... even Elvis. Beneath it all, one can sense the elusive, shifting, pulse which defines the sound of New Orleans. In that city, ever since the 1900s, bands have been hired to attract a crowd, or to add spirit and generate excitement for all kinds of occasion. Throughout the last twenty years we have followed in that tradition: playing jazz clubs, concerts for churches, arts centres, village dances, weddings, festivals, funerals, garden parties... from our Dorset/Somerset base, down to Cornwall and up to Cumbria

Friday 25th July - 9:15pm

Concrete Prairie

United by a love of all things Folk, Alt-Country & Americana, Concrete Prairie are a five-piece ensemble delivering a veritable soundtrack for the glamour and grit of modern living. While their compositions tackle big themes, the songs are shot through with hope, evidenced by a spirited and rousing sound orchestrated with twanging guitars, straining fiddle and yearning prose. Having headlined local festivals and on a wave of support from BBC Introducing, the quintet released their debut album - recorded at Real World studios with John Reynolds (Sinead O’Connor, Damien Dempsey, Indigo Girls) - in Sept ‘22 to huge acclaim from Americana UK and RnR Magazine. "UK Americana at its best, 10/10 album review”. With their electric live performances sitting somewhere between Folk, Alt-Country & Indie-Americana the group have been gathering fans & followers in the South West and beyond. Whether they are grooving on the cathartic, rootsy stomp of their own “Bury My Blues”; navigating the majestic meanderings of their Folk & Country catalogue; or channelling spaghetti western soundtracks, the band invite you to get lost in a world where hearts pound proudly upon sleeve!

Saturday 26th July - 9:15pm

Kid Hyena

Trailblazing Urban Folk Music from the South West Founded on the backstreets of Barcelona and influenced by old school folk & hip hop sounds, alternative rock, experimental and dance music, the band's life began with an exploratory period of intensive recording where they released three limited edition albums over two and a half years. Some songs went on to be featured on Spanish & UK radio. In September 2021 the band purchased an old motorhome and sought to put the pandemic behind them by hitting the road to do what they love the most. Since then they have played countless shows here, there & everywhere including the Isle of Wight & Glastonbury festivals entertaining audiences week in week out with their rebel rousing show. Now based in Plymouth (South West England) where they continue to evolve the percussive 'Urban Folk' sounds of their live show that uses rhythm tap dance in a bombastic & visceral manner and more often than not sees the audience take to the stage with them to sing on mass. They have just released a new album ‘It Takes Courage To Be Happy’ & as ever the band cease to remain static and continue to look for new innovative ways

Sunday 27th July - 4:00pm

Flamenco Thief

Craig Sutton, aka “The Flamenco Thief”, is an English instrumentalist who blends fingerstyle and percussive guitar techniques to produce a classic-contemporary Mediterranean sound with lashings of South-American substance. His music incorporates Spanish acoustic, Latin, rumba, and bosa nova with hip-hop and electronica. With a career spanning 14 years, 4 albums, and numerous tours in Europe, Asia, and South America, he has established himself as a respected artist within the independent music scene. His music features a unique hybrid palette of classic instrumental sounds and digital elements that appeal to diverse cultures. Craig’s philosophy of experimenting and trying new things is evident in his album’s progressive journey, from showcasing his raw musicianship to featuring full instrumental sections. He has toured extensively throughout his career, performing in notable locations such as Berlin, Munich, Prague, Sofia, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. He has played at major events and festivals, including Glastonbury and Fusion Festival. Craig’s touring experience has allowed him to showcase his sound to audiences from different cultures and backgrounds worldwide, creating a diverse fan base.