BLUE NOTES

More than 130 jazz enthusiasts packed Camerton Community Centre to hear the renowned Blue Notes Jazz Band.

The monthly jazz nights are attracting an increasing number of followers and there is sure to be a good attendance for the next Camerton date, with the Dart Valley Stompers, on Friday, September 18 from 8pm to 11pm.

The organisers have also been asked to take jazz to Bishop Sutton and the New Society Jazz Band will appearing in the Village Hall there this tomorrow.

Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. To book tickets call 01761 471245.

Malcolm Tucker

MUSICAL POETRY CAFE

The first ever Frome Poetry Cafe With Music takes place on Wednesday, September 16, at the town's Garden Cafe, Stoney Street, from 7.30pm.

The guest performer will be Brian Madigan, a poet, musician and chronicler of modern times who has been amazing and amusing audiences across the southwest for some time.

Brian writes pithy, cynical, piercing songs about life.

As ever, the popular open mic session will be introduced by compere Crysse Morrison.

Admission costs £2.50 on the door and an early arrival is recommended.

A & W JAZZ

A monthly social Friday night jazz evening will be taking place at Bishop Sutton Village Hall tomorrow.

A &W Jazz will be supplying top quality New Orleans style jazz.

The first event at Bishop Sutton will begin with the New Society Jazz Band, with future bands including the Dart Valley Stompers, Cass Caswell's Allstars and the Severn Jazz Men.

Tickets, costing £6, will be available on the door.

Doors open at 7pm with the music starting at 8pm.

For further information call John on 0117 9717852 or Kate on 01761 471245.

FARRINGTON HOOTENANNY

Since it held its first Farrington Hootenanny in 2007 the organisers have continued to provide music enthusiasts with top class entertainment and on Saturday, September 19 arguably the biggest name yet will be appearing at the venue.

Angie Palmer, who has been described by Radio 2's Bob Harris as "One of Britain's greatest singer-songwriters", will be making Farrington the first date on her UK date.

It is a real coup for the organisers who back her up with Richard Kennedy and the Appletree Boys.

Angie moves easily between gentle folksy rootsy Americana and more aggressive country-blues, even hinting at bluesy rock.

Guitarist Richard Kennedy, who grew up in New Zealand but now lives in Frome, plays slinky bluesy country-tinged material.

The Appletree Boys are an acoustic duo who took their name from the local pub in Shoscombe.

Doors open at 8pm.

Tickets cost £10 on the door or £8 in advance.

For more details call 01761 451041, 01761 492922 or 07501 228272.

Malcolm Tucker