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Hello People,

Welcome to the October edition of the famed Acoustic Calendar for Wessex (4 attachments).

I occasionally receive a plaintive message from someone who has travelled some distance to a session or open mic only to find that nothing is going on. This happens in spite of the fact that every monthly Calendar & Venues List contains a warning to check with venue before travelling. Contrary to popular supposition, I am not omniscient and the Acoustic Calendar is not an infallible depository of immutable truths. The acoustic music scene can be as unpredictable as the world of sub-atomic particles. Venues come and go, change days, take breaks… and the buggers don’t always tell me.

That’s not to say that the Calendar is not an indispensable guide to what (in the scale of probabilities) is highly likely to be taking place on any given day. But if you want to be 100% certain, ring the venue and ask – full contact details for all venues are given in the Venues List.

And now here’s the latest news:

NEW VENUES
Bristol: The Alma Tavern, 18-20 Alma Vale Road BS8 2HY (0117 973 5181)
Every Sunday, from 8.30pm sign-up. Open mic starts at 9pm through to 11.30pm. Hosted by Sweet Laredo. Performers receive a free drink. PA supplied.

Langport: LouLou’s Acoustic Music Night, LouLou’s Bar, North Street TA10 9RQ (01458 250355, John Robinson: 07726 688351, john.robinson02@btopenworld.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false)
Third Thursday of the month, 8.30pm. “This is an Acoustic ‘Chill-out’ Night. Musicians & singers welcome. We are aiming to make this acoustic night a mixture of varying styles, so come along and play, sing, or just listen - and maybe help shape the venue to your own liking.”
From Thursday 15th October (contact John after the 5th).

Topsham (nr. Exeter): Blues at the Bridge, the Bridge Inn, Bridge Hill EX3 0QQ (01392 873862)
First Monday of every month, 8pm for 8:30pm. “Open mic (off the floor) and Blues Jam Session. Blues and related music - acoustic only. NO Bands, but solo artists and duos are VERY welcome. Guitar, harmonica, sax, mandolin ... whatever. If you play blues and/or related music, come and have a go. No experience necessary!!! Those planning to play should try to sign in before 8:30pm. The event will start at 8:30pm sharp. First come first served.”

REVISED SCHEDULE
Exeter: The First and Last, 90 Cowick St. EX4 1HL (01392 273960)
Second Thursday of the month, 8.30pm. “Totally Irish session”.
Used to be first Thursday.

RIP
Bath: Ye Olde Farmhouse, 1 Lansdown Road BA1 5EE (01225 316 162)
Every Thursday (except August), 8.30pm. Open mic, hosted by Martin John. All abilities welcome.
No longer happening.

Exmouth: The Phoenix, 31 Exeter Road EX8 1PT (01395 269113, Chris Stuckey: Stucksboogie@aol.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false)
Every Monday. Open jam session, led by Chris Stuckey.
No longer happening.

COMING SOON AT THE ACORN
Minehead: Acorn Folk Club, The Old Ship Aground, Quay Street TA24 5UL (right next to the harbour) (Eileen or Jim: 07811 744158, acornfolkclub@googlemail.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false, www.acornfolkclub.co.uk)
Saturday 7th November, 7.30pm for 8pm in the Pier Room - GUEST NIGHT NO 35 - RUTH NOTMAN. The find of the year. Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door. Raffle, floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome. PLEASE COME EARLY FOR A FLOOR SPOT.

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Bye for now,

Tony

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