JAZZ AND BLUES gigs are held at the Dragon Theatre on the Last Friday of the Month.  These nights are getting better and better.  Next one on Friday 30 April 2010 will feature  Wizz Jones (Cited by Eric Clapton and John Renbourn as an influence) and the Bung Bung Girls (entertaining vocal harmony group).

Paul Cowley (Guitar/ vocalist) and Rob Venables (excellent harmonica player)  returned by popular demand on March 26. See video of  Paul Cowley and Rob Venables tribute to Sonny Terry "Whoopin the Blues"  For more information see www.dragontheatre.co.uk or contact  danny@jonestheantique.f9.co.uk 

Blues / Rock open nights take place at the Buffs Club every month usually on a Friday.  This event only started last year, and even the first event was very successful with some fine performances. Click for review including videos.  Contact Roy on 0781 825328 for more info. SORRY FOLKS FRIDAY 10 APRIL CANCELLED.

There are live music sessions  every Tuesday  evening at the Last Inn near the harbour.  These nights provide a good opportunity for networking amongst local musicians, and the variety of music played is very wide, from traditional folk to rock and jazz.  Even the Welsh Elvis has been known to drop in.

The  Crown often have live entertainment at weekends, as does the Royal. 

BMEX (Barmouth Music experience) supports the development of young local musicians, providing a safe rehearsal environment, performance opportunities and  a superb Mackie 2.5k PA system.  The Buffs Club is  the venue for BMEX gigs on the last Friday of the month.and these gigs offer a variety of music from acoustic to thrash metal.   My Favourite Runner Up are an exciting lively young band were here for the launch of their album on Friday 31January.
Void Illusion  were here in April as part of their European tour  Other acts have included excellent original  rock band  Inferno    Stone Free,. Happycore, Soul Explosives, Heretica   Click for brief reviews of gigs including videos.   Contact Rob Owen Mt0623@fc.harlech.ac.uk  for more information.

The Harbour Funday has undoubtedly been one of the highlights of the year. At the 2007 event Gordon Giltrap topped the bill  on the music stage.  Other acts included Run Dog Run and Mojo Jojo again, Dangerous Age, Band Arrall, Night Owl, Chris Knowles and the Cantorion Endwyn  choir. My Favourite Runners Up represented BMeX, who also provided the PA. This event It has now outgrown its quayside venue.  We hope to have news of a new Harbour Festival soon.

Welcome back Mark Stratos, who has been very ill but is now gigging again. His bluesy guitar playing is still of a very high standard and he has a voice to match.  Catch Mark solo or with his new band Hit'n'Run with Roy Ellis on bass and John on drums.

Donna Lea is a young local singer songwriter who's work shows maturity beyond her years, Although still developing Donna is  an exciting prospect.  Her influences are wide and include soul, R'n'B, rock and classical. 

Chris Knowles is a  professional musician of considerable experience who lives in Barmouth.  His main instruments are Celtic harp and Irish bouzouki.  Click for video of Chris Knowles and Gary Mathewson playing at Dyffryn Village Hall An offshoot of the Last Inn sessions has been the Buzzards , (Chris Knowles, Roy Ellis, John Redpath and Pete Carr) who play an eclectic mix of blues, pop and bluegrass.  See video of their version of "Walk the Dog" complete with dogs!

If you have any enquiries regarding local musicians please email bazlim@hotmail.com   

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Donna Lea and friends at LASTONBURY

Tuesday Jam night at the Last Inn

Rue the Day rock the Buffs on BMEX night.

Local singer Dani

PIRACY aka. NIGHTOWL

Batala Bermo. Infectious Rhythms.