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The Musical Heritage of Thomas Hardy with Bonny Sartin of The Yetties

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

Thomas Hardy was not only a brilliant writer and poet, but also a talented fiddle player. This is the story of his music, his instruments and the characters he created, many of whom were involved in traditional song, music or dance. With poems, songs and readings by Bonny Sartin of The Yetties. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-musical-heritage-of-thomas-hardy-tickets-301824413947

£8

Old Baby Mackerel

Winterborne Stickland Village Hall Winterborne Stickland

Old Baby Mackerel play high-energy, foot-stomping Bluegrass featuring a dizzying line-up of renowned musicians from some of the UK’s best folk, Americana and festival bands, including Artsreach favourites Flats & Sharps. The rhythmic sounds of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and double bass are sure to get knees bouncing and elbows swinging to the virtuosic sound […]

£5 – £27

Quinfest Charity Festival

The charity event will take place at Milborne St Andrews Sports Pavilion. Quinfest is a family music festival in memory of Amy Quin to be held on 8/9th July 2022 ( Saturday as the main day ) to raise much needed funds for the Poole Hospital Charity and Marie Curie. Quinfest was formed in 2019 […]

Old Baby Mackerel

Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

Old Baby Mackerel play high-energy, foot-stomping Bluegrass featuring a dizzying line-up of renowned musicians from some of the UK’s best folk, Americana and festival bands, including Artsreach favourites Flats & Sharps. The rhythmic sounds of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and double bass are sure to get knees bouncing and elbows swinging to the virtuosic sound […]

£5 – £18

John Devine’s “Notions”

Tolpuddle Village Hall Main Road, Tolpuddle

An original live music performance presenting John's latest album "Notions" a brilliant cross genre body of work featuring the poetry of Seamous O'Rourke with traditional and modern instrumentation, as featured on the Mike Harding show. The very best in original contemporary folk music steeped in the Irish traditions of John's ancestors, he will be joined […]

£10.00

Wriggle Valley Jazz Band

St Cuthberts Church Oborne, Sherborne

The superb Wriggle Valley Jazz Band performing in atmospheric church with great acoustics. BBQ and bar available..

£5 – £7.50

Bees a-Swarmen!

North Dorset Beekeepers Associa1on Bees a -Swarmen! Traditonal Music and Song With Tim Laycock and Colin Thompson A country garland of dance tunes and folksongs collected in Dorset, played on fiddle, viola, guitar, concer&na and melodeon. Readings from William Barnes, Thomas Hardy and other Dorset writers https://buy1ckets.at/northdorsetbka/717111 All proceeds to the North Dorset Honeybee Centre. […]

£12.00

ALL FLOYD 2022 TOUR comes to the Barrington Theatre on 1st October 2022

The Barrington Theatre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

"All Floyd's 2022 tour brings more of the classic Pink Floyd anthology to shows throughout the year, all faithfully recreated in the meticulous detail now expected by All Floyd fans. Delivered with stunning visuals and world-class sound system, this is a show not to miss, a spectacular and honest display of Pink Floyd's rich musical […]

£19.50

The 80s – Live Band

Blandford Corn Exchange 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum

The 80s are the ultimate LIVE 80s band touring the UK today! Featuring award-winning musicians with a lifetime of experiences working with Grammy nominated artists & household names, performing all the hits we love from the best decade…The 80s!! We take you back to The 80s…what a decade! Music was fresh and exciting with new […]

£15.00

Jazz Night with “The Scarlet Stone Trio”

Tolpuddle Village Hall Main Road, Tolpuddle

The Scarlett Stone Jazz Trio Doors at 7.00p.m. Cocktails and Canapés 7.30-8.30 p.m. Performance from 8.30 p.m. Bar available from 7.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m. An evening taking you back to the golden age of the 20’s 30’s . Well know songs from the Stage and Silver screen. American songbook Classics. This fabulous Trio will be covering […]

£10.00

Inspired By Adele – Full Live Band Experience

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

Proudly presented by bh.events, The Inspired By Adele Ultimate Live Band Experience is guaranteed to bring you all those goosebump powerhouse diva moments. The Incredible 7 piece ‘Inspired By Adele’ Live Band Experience will take you on a journey through ADELE’s legendary chart storming albums, bringing the magic of one of Britain’s best loved female […]

£22

Dave Kelly, Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe

Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

Dave Kelly, ex member of the Blues Band and one of the UK's premier Blues vocalists and guitarist, is reunited with the Blues and boogie boogie pianist, Bob Hall, and emotive singer of classic Blues, Hilary Blythe, on bass. Tickets via www.caryfordhall.co.uk

£15 – £18