Truly  classic Rhythm and Blues and retro soul vibes from Clive and the gang.  Come and get two scoops of electric blues with some soul sprinkles, and stick a flake of funk in it. The perfect start to the long Christmas week…

8:30PM / FREE

Double headliner with the Burn, the  DIY discopunks writing, recording and performing their own garage rock n roll noise expertly and with fabulous aplomb, and our very own Pebble, the bubble-grunge  Queenie, with an alt-rock sound, signature smoky & resonate swirling vocals, dense shimmering textures, distorted guitar tones, commanding melodies and intimate close-confessional lyrics. Plus an a new local young act too (tba)

8:30pm / Free

Come along to the Ding Dong Christmas Eve Singalong! From 4pm with music by Scant Applause

Prodigal are an alt-metal band from London which has developed a unique sound, blending heavy, driving riffs with soft dissonant melodic parts creating rich soundscapes in their music. The energy Prodigal bring is undeniable, sending crowds into a euphoric frenzy….

With support from Chasing Dolls: Growing up in towns local to each other in the South-West, Chasing Dolls were raised by sweaty grassroot gigs, the skatepark and parties in the middle of nowhere. Taking the rollercoaster dynamic of the Midwest-Emo sound rooted across the pond in the US and giving it a gritty British twist; their own emo-inspired sound.

UPDATE - Delighted to announce that Pebble Daisy will also be performing …it’s a packed night.

Don’t be late. Serving food until 9.30pm

A co-headline show presented by Stroud's independent book store Fireside Bookshop...

Emma Tricca:
Championed by John Renbourn and Odetta at the start of her career, and subsequently encouraged by Jane Weaver and Andy Votel who would release her first two records (Minor White and Relic) songwriter/guitarist Emma Tricca's unique style has often been compared to a meld of Greenwich Village icons Nico and Patti Smith.

For her most recent collection Aspirin Sun, Emma teamed up again with Jason Victor (The Dream Syndicate) and Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) to conjure an alluringly psychedelic sound redolent of 70’s folk-rock yet totally distinctive.

She’s toured extensively with Jane Weaver, Nick Mason (Saucerful of Secrets band), and Robyn Hitchcock, and notably collaborated with Judy Collins, Bridget St John, Jesse Chandler (Mercury Rev, Midlake) among others. BBC6 presenters Guy Garvey and Gideon Coe have been loyal supporters alongside USA stations - WFMU and WFUV - and print media such as Mojo, Uncut, Record Collector, Shindig, The Guardian, and The Times.

Pete Greenwood:
Pete Greenwood gained his reputation as a guitarist during his university studies, and an extensive period of gigging in South London. The hours put in and the experience gained landed him tours in The UK, Europe and North America as an in-demand session guitarist.

Upon returning to London after a trip to Japan/US with Mojave 3, he found himself with a record contract and an album’s worth of original solo material. 2008 saw the release of his debut album “Sirens”. Met with critical acclaim, he then juggled projects with The Loose Salute, The See See, and session work for Starsailor, with tours alongside The Magic numbers, Goldfrapp, The Raconteurs and The Brian Jonestown Massacre to name a few.

Again, the second album “Beauceron” was written in a similar vein and released after his return to Yorkshire and a break from touring in 2015. Pete followed this with “Radio Slow”, recorded with The Dark Stars in a flurry of pre-covid activity and released in 2020.

12:30pm / Free

Scott Mickelson is an artist/producer from San Francisco. His debut release Flickering was on the Grammy ballot for Best Folk Album and Best Roots Music Performance. His follow up full-length A Wondrous Life received great reviews in the US and abroad which led to his first European tour in 2019. He then produced the critically acclaimed Blanket The Homeless benefit compilation which included Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito. In 2020, Mickelson released Drowning In An Inflatable Pool to rave reviews in the U.S. and Europe. In 2022, his single/video “UNarmed American” premiered on Americana U.K. and he was invited to play three nights at The Mavericks Festival in England. The full length Known To Be Unknown (April, 2022) featured the iconic track “UNarmed American”. In November, 2022 the band released “Only Grey Matter Boiling In My Head” which included the XTC’s Colin Moulding on bass. Mickelson’s tenth full-length album If You Can’t Be Right, Be Loud. was released in Feb. 15th to rave reviews.

Mickelson continues to perform in the US, UK, Australia, Europe and Japan. His six piece band hails from Swindon, England. Mickelson has appeared across the BBC, NPR Radio, Huffington Post, CBS Morning Show, No Depression, Glide Magazine, Paste Magazine, PopMatters, Alternative Press Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Mix Magazine, Heaven Magazine (NL), Rhythms (AUS), to name a few.

He also gained national recognition after winning a national band search contest sponsored by MTV/7-Up with a prize of $15,000 and a song in the feature film Along The Way. He has shared the stage with artists including: Nick Lowe, Ash, Sleeper, Dick Dale, Dave Van Ronk, David Bromberg, Peter Case, Vandoliers, Jonathon Richmond, Steve Forbet, The Stranglers and countless others in his career to date.

Pat Bollard are a folk band with stories to tell and a twinkle in their eye. Once a ragtag busking act, they’ve evolved into a full-blown musical force—armed with fiddles, harmonies, and the occasional questionable joke. Their songs wander between laughter, heartbreak, and pint-raising singalongs, all delivered with a warmth that makes every gig feel like a fireside session with old friends. Expect heartfelt lyrics, catchy choruses, and a healthy disregard for taking themselves too seriously. Pat Bollard: proper folk, slightly mischievous, and guaranteed to leave you humming on your way home.

Anna Anise is a Cornish singer-songwriter and folk musician whose music captures the spirit of her homeland - rugged, raw, and deeply heartfelt. From stories of folklore to fresh perspectives on raw emotions, Anna’s songs are a celebration of authenticity. Whether she’s crafting tender ballads or uplifting anthems that stir joy and introspection, she blends traditional folk elements with a modern twist, creating a sound that feels timeless.

Since taking part in the Endelienta Arts Cornish Language Residency in 2024, Anna’s been based at home in Cornwall immersed in her new work in Kernewek (Cornish). She started this year as an artist in residence at Halsway Manor Centre for Folk Arts developing these new songs further. Her energy is impossible to miss—sincere, uplifting, and deeply grounded. 

Lewis Barfoot is a London-Irish singer, songwriter, musician, actress and dancer based in Cork. She has been performing under the folk umbrella for over a decade, with two full-length studio albums to her name: Glenaphuca (2021) and HOME (2023), both received strong support from across BBC Radio, RTÉ Radio 1, Folk Radio UK and RTÉ na Gaeltachta.​

​She is developing a new album of old folk songs called The Old Bog Road and expanding her sound into jazz and blues. 

In 2024, she formed the Lewis Barfoot Jazz Quintet, making their debut at the 2024 Cork Jazz Festival, with a return appearance in 2025 - this time joined by French trumpeter Julien Silvand.

Billy Rowan AKA The Undercover Hippy returns to the Albert as the world hurtles ever deeper into its final post truth, ai-generated death spiral…

As the social feeds upon which we suckle become clagged with the sour taste of AI slop… As the digital realm turns cannibal and eats itself to death… perhaps it’s time for a bit of real life?

This April, The Undercover Hippy will embark upon their UK “Real Life Tour”, slogging their actual physical bodies and instruments around the country in a van and pouring their hearts and souls out to other actual physical human beings around the country. So sack off your digital identity, if just for one night, and come and get sweaty with one of the most delicious crowds you will ever encounter.

If you’ve not been to an Undercover Hippy gig before, you are in for a treat. By the encore you will be exalted and exhausted; entertained and educated; energised and inspired. The music combines meaningful lyrics with upbeat, bass soaked, reggae and hip-hop infused rhythms, bringing like minded people together to both acknowledge the darkness and celebrate life.

But don’t take our word for it:

Live Review - “I don’t think there’s anything quite like The Undercover Hippy... It’s truly unique, fun, and powerful, with darkly satirical lyrics in equal amounts set to a reggae beat that’s simply infectious… this has been one of the THE most enjoyable shows I’ve been to in years” - https://www.leftlion.co.uk/read/2023/april/gig-review-the-undercover-hippy-at-the-bodega