Here are the listings from this week's SNJ (Oct 17).

Wednesday, October 17

The Hot Sprockets

Take some good-time revolutionary spirit, add a pinch of psychedelic flavour, simmer it down with some indie soul and you are somewhere close to the cosmic vibe of The Hot Sprockets.

Prince Albert Inn, Rodborough Hill, Stroud

8.45pm to 10.45pm

Free entry

More details 01453 755600

Thursday, October 18

Open mic night

The much-loved Reverend stretch will return for an open mic night at the popular pub.

Crown & Sceptre, Horns Road, Stroud

GL5 1EG

From 8pm

Free entry

Mic and decks

An evening of music featuring artists from within the community - all are welcome.

Prince Albert Inn, Rodborough Hill, Stroud

From 8pm to 11pm

Free entry

More details 01453 755600

EUCO with Emma Johnson

Britain’s favourite clarinettist plays Mozart’s ever popular clarinet concerto with the EUCO under its charismatic director, Hans-Peter Hofmann.

Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud

7.30pm to 10pm

Tickets £13.50 or £11.50 concessions

More details 01453 760900

Stroud local history society talk

Rose will demonstrate practical ways to find out more about the history of your own house; and also share some of her investigations into a variety of interesting Gloucestershire properties - all welcome.

Saint Laurence Church Hall, The Shambles, Stroud

7.30pm to 9pm

Tickets £3.50 on the door

More details 01453 759641

Friday, October 19

The Bob Porter Project

Music-lovers can enjoy ‘gritty roots rock’ from the band.

Crown & Sceptre, Horns Road, Stroud

GL5 1EG

From 8.30pm

Free entry

Jamaica Inn Kitchen

Caribbean night at The Prince Albert serving tasty Jamaican delights.

Prince Albert Inn, Rodborough Hill, Stroud

5.30pm to 9.30pm

Free entry

Saturday, October 20

The Doctor Reverends Roots Experience

This weekend will see a performance combining the talent of Doctor Slash and the Reverend stretch in an Americana themed evening.

Crown & Sceptre, Horns Road, Stroud

GL5 1EG

From 8.30pm

Free entry

Sunday, October 21

Rag Mama Rag

A variety of American music from the 1920s, 30s and 40s encompassing different styles of country, blues, ragtime blues, Mississippi blues.

Prince Albert Inn, Rodborough Hill, Stroud

8.15pm to 10.15pm

Free entry

Upcoming events

Rotary Five Valleys Fireworks - October 22 to 23

The Rotary Clubs of Stroud; Stonehouse & Nailsworth are organising the largest professional firework event across the Five Valleys.

Meet BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s Nicky Price who will start the firework display.

Marling School Playing Fields, Cainscross Road, Stroud

6pm to 9pm

Tickets £7 in advance or under 12s cost £4 (online)

More details 01453 828669

Westonbirt Charities Fair - October 23 to 24

More than 120 stallholders will be selling fashionwear, homeware and other goods that cannot be found on the high street or the internet to raise funds for Marie Curie as well as other charities in the community.

Westonbirt School, Westonbirt, Stroud

10am to 5pm

Tickets £7.50 to £8

More details 07850 300196

Hells Bells - AC/DC Tribute - October 26

Formed in 1996 and hailing from Bristol, Hells Bells has evolved into perhaps the most well known and professional AC/DC tribute band in the United Kingdom.

Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud

8.30pm to 10.30pm

Tickets £17.50 in advance or £15.50 concessions and £20.50 on the door £18.50 or concessions

More details 01453 760900

Subtrax presents Slope114 - October 26

Hailing from San Francisco, Slope114 comprise of Elise Gargalikis and Dmitri SFC.

Together they produce purposeful, uplifting House Music, with Elise singing and Dmitri providing the music.

Their music is infectious, intelligent and refreshing in this sometimes stagnant industry.

9.30pm

Tickets £7.50 or £10.00 on the door

More details 01453 760900

Miserden Market - October 27

Lovely village market with good quality stands offering homeware, linen clothing, tableware, art, collectibles, jewellery, gifts and much more.

Miserden Parish Hall, Miserden, Stroud

10am to 4pm

Free entry

More details 07949089034

King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys - October 27

Watch as they celebrate a remarkable 30 years on the road.

More than the greatest jump, jive and swing band on the planet, they’ve become an institution.

Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud

8pm to 10pm

Tickets cost £16.50

More details 01453 760900