Upbeat Beatles
THE UPBEAT BEATLES Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, Ā£18/Ā£17, 01874 611622. MARK ANTHONY CRUMP Bull Hotel, Ludlow, 01584 879339.
Sun 17 February CHRIS NIBLOCK Acoustic guitar. Housmans Cafe Bar, Church Stretton, 1-2pm.
Fri 15 February JONNY KEELEY Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow, 01584 878000. SHREWSBURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA A diverse mix of modern, contemporary and classic big band music. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970. SMOKE STACK DUO Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. JAMES HICKMAN The Exchange, Newtown, 9pm, free. GYPSY FIRE Dynamic acoustic quartet. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, Ā£13, 01600 772467.
Sat 16 February TATCHO DROM See 15 Feb for details. Weobley Village Hall, 7.30pm, Ā£8/Ā£5, 01544 318322. Arts Alive. THE BROOM BLUES BAND Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. LIVE MUSIC Hollybush Inn, near Hay-on-Wye. PRE SLEEP MONOGLOGUE + DIRTY RAY Exciting three piece PSM play the blues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, earlybird Ā£4, advanced Ā£5, standard Ā£6, globe@hay.org KINNERSLEY CASTLE Concert with Varsagod, 8.30pm. Bal with Lisa Eriksson Langbacka & Jonas Akerlund, Deux sans Frontieres, 9pm. Kinnersley Castle, near Eardisley, Ā£15, 07887 875004. ANNIE DUGGAN & ROB HINES DUO Excellent Americana and Country. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free, 01432 340555. GYPSY FIRE Stunning acoustic instrumental performances, combining breathtaking musical virtuosity and exhilerating dynamics from the worlds of classical, jazz, Latin, rock, blues and beyond. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, Ā£14, 01743 281281. OCEAN BLUE Hot, Cool, danceable and fun start 2013 at Lydbury North Village Hall. 8.30pm. Bring a bottle. Ā£3, 01544 230503.
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WILLIE & THE BANDITS Queenās Head, Monmouth. MUSIC AT THE EDGE Featuring Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman - folk. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, Ā£10/Ā£9, 01952 728911. WOODEN HORSE Prince of Wales, Ledbury. KINNERSLEY CASTLE Concert with Lisa Eriksson Langbacka & Jonas Akerlund 8.30pm, Bal with Varsagod, Steve Turner 9pm. Kinnersley Castle, near Eardisley, Ā£15, 07887 875004. WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Grape Vaults, Leominster. EMILY PORTMAN TRIO Shrewsbury Folk Festival. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.15, 7.45pm start, Ā£12, 01743 234970.
Mon 18 February THE JONATHAN GEE TRIO Piano, bass and drums. Jazz. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, Ā£12, 01584 878141. KINNERSLEY CASTLE Concert featuring Julie Murphy & Ceri Owen Jones 8.30pm. Bal featuring Lisa Eriksson Langbacka & Jonas Akerlund, Julie Murphy and Ceri Owen Jones. Kinnersley Castle, near Eardisley, Ā£15, 07887 875004.
Juan Martin Flamenco
JAM AT THE RAD Blues, jazz and country. Bring along your instrument or come and listen. Radnorshire Arms Hotel, Presteigne, 7.30pm, 01544 267406 or 07811 587501.
Tues 19 February KINNERSLEY CASTLE Concert with Steve Turner & Friends 8.30pm, Bal with Varsagod, Steve Turner & Friends 9pm. Kinnersley Castle, near Eardisley, Ā£15, 07887 875004. WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC & DANCE JAZZ ENSEMBLE Swan Hotel, Abergavenny, Ā£7 on the door, full food menu available. Black Mountain Jazz.
Wed 20 February ALZHEIMERāS SOCIETY FUND-RAISING GIG With performances from Polly and the Wolf, The Accidents and Not Completely Blonde. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7pm, Ā£5, 01743 234970.
Thurs 21 February WHISKEY RIVER Good time Zydeco, cajun, blues, bluegrass, roots and good olā country rock ānā roll. Crown & Anchor Vaults, Bishopās Castle. LIVE MUSIC Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888. DERVISH Celtic music with exceptional musicianship, breathtaking vocals, high-energy sets of tunes and compelling songs. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, Ā£12, 01686 614555. OPEN MIC Three songs per act. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Ā£2, 01743 234970.