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
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