GARETH PEARSON is back again in Fishguard on 17th July, this time you have the opportunity of joining him in a guitar workshop with local guitarist Gerwyn Evans starting the session with a flat picking workshop followed by Gareth's own workshop. The workshops will be followed with a jam. In the evening there will be an open mic session followed by Gareth's concert. If you haven't seen him then this is a chance not to be missed. Acoustic said of Gareth in Oct 2008 that he "is no average guitar player. He has developed a distinctive style and execution to his playing that has earned him the greatest of accolades from World renowned players. In less than five years, he has grown from a relatively unknown guitar appreciator into a fully fledged professional who now performs in many parts of the World. With influences such as Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel and Merle Travis, Gareth’s arsenal of techniques represents a broad gamut to be entertained by, even if one cannot see his fingers move as they dance with such fluidity. These opinions of popularity are beginning to grow further as guitar greats including Jan Akkerman and Tommy Emmanuel have invited and requested Gareth’s company on tour. Add to this his characteristic vocal signatures and you have one of the World’s most developed new guitar players that has truly blossomed”. Since then Gareth has got better!
Saturday 17th July Ship & Anchor, Fishguard. Workshop from 2-5pm jam 5-6pm , open mic 7:30pm Concert 8:30pm
TROMBONE POETRY (an Aberjazz fringe event from Poetry not Allowed) – This is a soloperformance project that interweaves music and poetry in a kind of poetry slalom. Music
frames poems; poems shape music. The music of trombone poetry is mostly improvised, in free-wheeling versions of jazz classics or original compositions. Thursday 26th August at 6:30 , Fishguard Library, Town Hall Fishguard.
THE TUDOR RHYTHM KINGS – This year's festival will be kicked off with some traditional jazz from the Tudor Rhytmn Kings featuring Tudor Thomas himself on trombone and vocals. Playing with the Swansea-based Speakeasy Jazz Band with Ian Jameson on clarinet and soprano sax, Eric Swift on trumpet, Peter Berry on string bass, the steady driving-force behind this interesting front line and George Sykes on Banjo. The Tudor Rhythm Kings perform a varied programme of foot-tapping Dixieland jazz with an interesting sprinkling of vocals. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of this popular, classic quintet. Friday 7:30, Royal Oak, Fishguard.
Ska Night Thursday 9pm, The Ship & Anchor, Fishguard with DJ Gareth, Cartoon Violence and the Rude 'em Outs.
CARTOON VIOLENCE - As the label on their album "Whatever happened to the Likely Lad" says "Cartoon Violence are the new side project formed by 3 Minute Warning keyboardist Chuzz & their sound is an insanely catchy affair that mixes super bouncy 2 tone ska with distinctly British sounding pop & indie stylings. Their live performance looks set to garner the band many instant fans with its endless soaring energy, great sing-a-long choruses & wonderful piano melodies!".
Rude 'em Outs - A six piece ska and breaks band from West Wales .. Featuring an All-star cast of people who should know better. You may have seen this Cardigan based ska band in the Cellar bar in Cardigan or the Blue rock festival. This late addition to our ska night should make the night really rock!
all for £6 in the Ship & Anchor on Thursday 26th August!
DALE STORR accompanied by Ian Sanderson on trumpet -
Blues Matters describes Dale as "A tour-de-force of Rockin' New Orleans Piano". Dale's musical journey has taken him from his rural Lincolnshire upbringing to his own musical mecca, New Orleans. He has played with British blues exponents like Alan Nimmo of the Nimmo Brothers and Kevin Thorpe, 60's icon Dave Berry, American soul star Earl Thomas, Texas guitar legend Rocky Athas (Black Oak Arkansas), and US R&B giant Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges. The evocative music of New Orleans became a passion for the young musician who immersed himself into the styles of other heroes like Professor Longhair, Dr.John, Allen Toussaint, Tuts Washington and James Booker. The latter has been a particular source of inspiration and resulted in Dale studying the sometimes complex technique of this legendary pianist/singer. Dale's ambition has always been to play the music of New Orleans, which can be anything from a classically influenced minuet, a latin rumba, a back o' town junker blues to a frenzied boogie woogie.
Thursday 9pm Bridge Inn, Llanychaer and Friday 8:30pm, The Pendre, Fishguard.
WHISKEY BUSINESS – Producing a fresh, new and unique sound, WHISKY BUSINESS are putting the 'Feel Good' factor back into live music, with a bold vibrant brass section and creative guitars all held together by solid but subtle bass and drums. Overlay all this with vocals ranging from soulful to hard hitting and WHISKY BUSINESS are laying down the best in Blues, Jazz and Swing sounds that you will hear. The Rugby Club from 10pm to 12pm on Thurday.
ORGANIC – Organic is a Hammond Organ Quartet in the style of the great American soul jazz combos of the 60s. They play grooves, funk, swing and standards. Organic is about fun and energy combined with high standards of musicianship. Think of Lonnie Smith, Lou Donaldson and other masters playing blues and soul drenched jazz. Featuring John-Paul Gard – Hammond Organ, Dominic Norcross – Tenor and Baritone Saxophone, Nigel Williams – Drums and Johnny Davies – Guitar. Friday 7pm in the Yacht Club, Lower Town Fishguard.
WILL KILLEEN – One of the most underrated Blues slide guitarists around, backed only by harmonica and gravelly voice! Will plays a mixture of original and traditional acoustic blues. His unique blues guitar style shows influences from a mixture of country, Celtic, eastern and rock music. Described as ‘Ireland’s finest acoustic blues export since the late, great Rory Gallagher’. Equally dazzling as a finger picker or as a slide guitarist. Friday 9pm, Rose & Crown, Goodwick and Saturday, late, Rugby Club, Fishguard.
ALLSPICE – Allspice, a local three-piece harmony band, will be doing a little bit of busking to entertain the shoppers at the Farmers Market in the Town Hall on the Saturday from 11am.
THE HUMMINGBIRDS BLUES BAND - Back again from last year this first class rhythm and blues band from Sheffield with Bob “Saxbob” Swift on tenor and Soprano sax, Stu “Steelman” Arfield - blues axeman, John “the Revelator” Houghton on bass and vocals and John Scott on drums, will be treating us to another dose of high-energy, up-beat blues to dance your socks off to! Friday 9pm, The Ship Inn, Trevine and Saturday from 1pm, Abergwaun, Fishguard.
NIK TURNER– The Mighty Thunder Rider, founder member of Hawkwind, returns to Aberjazz festival, with The Nik Turner Band. Playing saxophones, flute and vocals, he is eccentric, innovative, enigmatic and full of surprises. Expect some hot funk, cool afro-cuban and latino. He will make you want to dance, go wild, get funked out and rock out! Saturday 10:30pm, Ship & Anchor, Goodwick.
TED CROOK’S BLUES HIGHWAY – Driving blues from this Swansea based blues band. The line up features Ted Crook himself on vocals and harmonica, Gordon Jones (Doc) on drums, Mark Phillips (Tiny) on lead guitar and Stiff on bass. An authentic blues band with a little bit of jump jive and swing thrown in. Influences include Kim Wilson and the Fabulous Thunderbirds and also Rod Piazza. Saturday 4pm, The Royal Oak, Fishguard.
PAUL ALABASTER AND THE BOOMSLANG BOYS. Paul Alabaster went to Fishguard school and hopes to catch up with some old friends during the festival. Some of these may remember the Vultures', the 'King Bees' and the 'Alabaster Jookband'. Since then Paul has been living and performing in Ireland and on the Continent but now he is back in the UK. Paul's backing band, the Boomslang Boys are the rhythm section of the Boomslang Blues Band renowned as a live band that perform the blues using vintage instruments and sizzling tube driven amps. Saturday 6pm, The Ship & Anchor.
CHOCOLATEJAZZALSA BAND – On this occasion Raul brings a special format of musicians put together for the Fishguard JazzFestival. Cuba is the birth[lace of latin jazz. Cuban original songs with a strong jazzfunk influence, based on a complex diversity of Afro/Latin rhythms driven from the piano. Saturday 8pm, Railwaymen's Club, Fishguard.
MIKE MARKEY AND NICK JONES – Mike & Nick have played alongside Walter Trout, Dave Kelly,Kent DuChaine, Mike Sanchez, Duck Baker, John Renbourn, Dana Gillespie,DinoBaptiste, Zoot Money, Wizz Jones, John Cleary, Ian Seigal, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys amongst many others. They have appeared on BBC Radio2, Radio Wales. They continue to record and perform at festivals and blues clubs across the UK. Saturday 9:30pm, The rugby Club, Fishguard.
LAST CHANCE SALOON - This band play a smooth, funky style of country rock/rhythm & blues, blended with cool, soulful grooves. You will have more than likely seen all the various members perform, at one time of another, in some of the hottest and entertaining outfits in Wales and beyond over the years. Their style is across the board, but there’s a definite rhythm & blues/country rock feel...it’s funky and it's soulful! Apart from the original compositions that Last Chance Saloon play in the set, they also include songs from artists such as: Little Feat, Eric Clapton, J.J.Cale, Van Morrison, The Band, The Beatles and many other greats. Last Chance Saloon are a six piece outfit featuring: "Badriff" Billy - Guitars & Vocals. "The Locker" - Guitars & Vocals. "Stiff" - Bass & Vocals. "Doughnut" - Drums, Biscuit Tins & vocals. "Buckweet" - Guitars, Vocals & Percussion. "Dolly" Partridge - Vocals & Frocks. Saturday 9:30pm, The Royal Oak, Fishguard.
THE FREEWHEELERS – An excellent local jazz band, many of them ex-professional musicians. They have played at Brecon Jazz and Jazz in the Park Pontypool many times. They are fronted by Dennis Wheeler on baritone sax and vocals, Jeff Salter plays tenor sax, Steve Metcalf plays electric guitar, Clive Richards plays fretless bass guitar and Graham New on drums. They have been together for around nine years. They play mostly mainstream jazz and specifically they “play damn good tunes!”. Sunday 1pm, The Abergwaun, Fishguard.
ABIE BUDGEN – 'effervescent…esoteric…energetic…and (occasionally) off-the-wall… Abie is one of the Rising Stars on the Blues scene.' Tower of Song 'Great singer at the vanguard of the 'blues is actually quite good' movement.' Big Day Out Festival ‘It is an honour for me to work with such an exceptional artist…’ Michael Roach With her quirky original songs, unique voice and authentic 1920s country blues guitar style, Abie’s sure to entertain you with some proper ole RAGTIME MIRACLE TONIC! Accompanied by the marvellous Mr Dan 'the washboard man' Wilkins on spoons, bones and of course washboard! Abie has recorded two albums with Michael Roach and Johnny Mars, and had the opportunity to learn from old timers and scholars including John Cephas, Jerry Ricks, Ari Eisinger and Stefan Grossman. Sunday 4pm Bar Five, Fishguard.
5 GO SWING draw their inspiration from the beauty and passion of Gypsy Jazz. Formed in Cardiff in 2004, they have quickly left their mark on the local jazz scene, thrilling audiences with an irresistible mix of beautiful melodies combined with compelling dynamic and rhythmic variety. 5 Go Swing have been a quartet since 2009. These musicians play with a zest and intensity that expresses the passion and romance of the Gypsy tradition. Their repertoire moves between lyrical mid-tempo swing jazz tunes (popular standards such as Night and Day and Sweet Georgia Brown), profound ballads, traditional Gypsy dances, exhilarating up-tempo swing, swaying bossa, bolero and waltz. Sunday 5pm, The Ship & Anchor, Fishguard.
Arun Ghosh. Conceived in Calcutta, bred in Bolton, matured in Manchester and now living in London, Arun's musical vocabulary and vision reflects his rich geographical heritage. Using the spirit and language of jazz, with the sounds and styles of hip-hop, Indian classical and folk, western classical, rock, pop and avant-garde, Arun's music is full of lyrical melodies and searching harmonies, down to earth directness and psychedelic ambient introspection. His Indo-Jazz sextet play original music of South Asian origin with a contemporary jazz attitude, rocking urban beats and the passion of punk. Sweet and timeless melodies give birth to soaring improvisations and raag explorations, driven by a heady mix of dub-reggae bass, tabla trickery and ferocious drum explosions.
THE LAURA COLLINS TRIO - It's no wonder that, since turning professional a year ago, Laura Collins has been creating a huge buzz. A sophisticated singer with style and wit to boot, her work takes her around Britain, winning hearts and minds.Laura trained as a classical 'cello and piano until feeling the constraints of High Church music, she found solace in Nina Simone and Charlie Parker: 'I saw the light, threw off my cassock, and began to take the path of jazz understanding.' Since, in addition to working as a versatile session musician, Laura has performed around Britain with her own band and also as a solo singer-pianist. Today Laura is performing with renowned trumpeter Ben Thomas and the wonderful bass of Erika Lyons. A very special combination, providing musical magic, beauty and fun. Sunday Wolfscastle Country Hotel - BBQ at 7:30pm, music from 9pm for £15 or special offer to also include double occupancy room - £100 for 1 night or £190 for 2 nights to include dinner for two on the Monday night email info@aberjazz.com for tickets to music and BBQ. For room booking offers phone 01437 741225.
ALBINO FROGS - The Frogs don't like to pigeonhole themselves, although some try, and names like Steely Dan, The Blockheads, Level 42 and Little Feet crop up. This totally original five piece band has a sound and feel all of its own, when you listen to them there will not be a single cover heard. “They will soon have your foot tapping to funky grooves and instantly humable hooks” ~ Sound On Sound Magazine. Sunday 9:30pm Ship & Anchor, Fishguard.
HIDEAWAY TRIO – Featuring lead guitarist Gareth Price (formerly of Tyler Brown Blues Band), Alan Morgan on bass and Tom Vines on Drums. A Pembrokeshire based blues/rock band, inspired by great blues heroes such as Cream, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Their mission is to bring people the best in blues, rock, full tilt boogie and surf guitar. Sunday 9pm, The Farmers Arms, Mathry.
BRIDGET & THE BIG GIRLS BLUES. The name "Big Girls Blues" was the idea of a late friend of the band, and refers to the great women blues and jazz singers of the 1920's and 30's, Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Alberta Hunter, Memphis Minnie, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and many more were all larger than life. They sang from the soul, with true emotion, songs of love, heartache and survival, often alongside vaudeville and double entendre. Lead vocalist of the trio, Bridget, recreates with passion and a powerful voice, the spirit of the era. She is joined by accomplished and dedicated musicians, Andy Wood, guitar and arrangements, Syd Greenfield, double bass, or Steve Browning, guitar. Monday 2pm, The Royal Oak, Fishguard.
YOUTUBA - Youtuba are a highly acclaimed, young and innovative tuba quartet. Since forming in 2006, YouTuba have been aiming to make tuba quartet performances more accessible, yet maintaining the finesses of a professional chamber ensemble.With a continued enthusiastic approach, YouTuba have performed concerts and workshops all around the UK and abroad with a wide and varied programme to cater for all tastes and have never failed to put a smile on the faces of their audience. Monday 6pm Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard.
THE LOVELY SOMETHINGS – Two local Fishguard girls performing a mix of their own songs and covers. Winners of the 2009 battle of the bands in Fishguard. Monday 6pm Theatre Gwaun, Fishguard.
MOLLY BROWN
– Kelvin Leitch on drums, Mark Steeds on piano, Dave Page on lead guitar and vocals and Kelly Eliot on double bass and vocals bring a warm mixture of 'Blazz and Bling' (that's blues, jazz and swing to you and I), a love and passion for music, combined with a desire to entertain, which has delivered a welcoming response from audiences around the globe, since forming in 2003. As a semi-acoustic outfit, Molly Brown is light on the ears and yet loaded with fun and will have you smiling from start to end. Monday 8:30 pm The Ship & Anchor.
COTTONMOUTH - Named after a Louisiana pit viper, Pembrokeshire's R&B legend Cottonmouth was formed early in 1997 and has never looked back. Regular gigging has brought critical acclaim and an enthusiastic fan base. Despite inevitable line-up changes along the way the boys have maintained a reputation for creating an infectious feel-good factor that continues to animate and delight audiences. The inclusion of keyboards and the decision to play some well known rocking blues has only broadened the band's appeal. Monday 9:15pm, The Drovers Arms, Puncheston.
THE HOOCHIE COOCHIE BAND. Take four talented musicians where their music has a strongAlternative Rock Blues Funk influence overlayed with their own original ideas. A band whose every live performance is a powerful energetic mixture of Alternative Rock Blues. Mojo Morgan's Hoochie Coochie Band without doubt one of the most exciting new bands to emerge onto the UKs Alternative Rock scene. Their combination of brilliant musicianship, professionalism and amazing showmanship makes HCB one of the best bands around. Monday 10pm, The Pendre, Fishguard.
greatest of accolades from World renowned players. In less than five years, he has grown from a relatively unknown guitar appreciator into a fully fledged professional who now performs in many parts of the World. With influences such as Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel and Merle Travis, Gareth’s arsenal of techniques represents a broad gamut to be entertained by, even if one cannot see his fingers move as they dance with such fluidity. These opinions of popularity are beginning to grow further as guitar greats including Jan Akkerman and Tommy Emmanuel have invited and requested Gareth’s company on tour. Add to this his characteristic vocal signatures and you have one of the World’s most developed new guitar players that has truly blossomed”. Since then Gareth has got better!
soloperformance project that interweaves music and poetry in a kind of poetry slalom. Music
frames poems; poems shape music. The music of trombone poetry is mostly improvised, in free-wheeling versions of jazz classics or original compositions. Thursday 26th August at 6:30 , Fishguard Library, Town Hall Fishguard. 
Tudor Thomas himself on trombone and vocals. Playing with the Swansea-based Speakeasy Jazz Band with Ian Jameson on clarinet and soprano sax, Eric Swift on trumpet, Peter Berry on string bass, the steady driving-force behind this interesting front line and George Sykes on Banjo. The Tudor Rhythm Kings perform a varied programme of foot-tapping Dixieland jazz with an interesting sprinkling of vocals. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of this popular, classic quintet. Friday 7:30, Royal Oak, Fishguard.
Chuzz & their sound is an insanely catchy affair that mixes super bouncy 2 tone ska with distinctly British sounding pop & indie stylings. Their live performance looks set to garner the band many instant fans with its endless soaring energy, great sing-a-long choruses & wonderful piano melodies!".
Featuring an All-star cast of people who should know better. You may have seen this Cardigan based ska band in the Cellar bar in Cardigan or the Blue rock festival. This late addition to our ska night should make the night really rock!
Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges. The evocative music of New Orleans became a passion for the young musician who immersed himself into the styles of other heroes like Professor Longhair, Dr.John, Allen Toussaint, Tuts Washington and James Booker. The latter has been a particular source of inspiration and resulted in Dale studying the sometimes complex technique of this legendary pianist/singer. Dale's ambition has always been to play the music of New Orleans, which can be anything from a classically influenced minuet, a latin rumba, a back o' town junker blues to a frenzied boogie woogie.
creative guitars all held together by solid but subtle bass and drums. Overlay all this with vocals ranging from soulful to hard hitting and WHISKY BUSINESS are laying down the best in Blues, Jazz and Swing sounds that you will hear. The Rugby Club from 10pm to 12pm on Thurday.
60s. They play grooves, funk, swing and standards. Organic is about fun and energy combined with high standards of musicianship. Think of Lonnie Smith, Lou Donaldson and other masters playing blues and soul drenched jazz. Featuring John-Paul Gard – Hammond Organ, Dominic Norcross – Tenor and Baritone Saxophone, Nigel Williams – Drums and Johnny Davies – Guitar. Friday 7pm in the Yacht Club, Lower Town Fishguard.
harmonica and gravelly voice! Will plays a mixture of original and traditional acoustic blues. His unique blues guitar style shows influences from a mixture of country, Celtic, eastern and rock music. Described as ‘Ireland’s finest acoustic blues export since the late, great Rory Gallagher’. Equally dazzling as a finger picker or as a slide guitarist. Friday 9pm, Rose & Crown, Goodwick and Saturday, late, Rugby Club, Fishguard.
blues band from Sheffield with Bob “Saxbob” Swift on tenor and Soprano sax, Stu “Steelman” Arfield - blues axeman, John “the Revelator” Houghton on bass and vocals and John Scott on drums, will be treating us to another dose of high-energy, up-beat blues to dance your socks off to! Friday 9pm, The Ship Inn, Trevine and Saturday from 1pm, Abergwaun, Fishguard. 
festival, with The Nik Turner Band. Playing saxophones, flute and vocals, he is eccentric, innovative, enigmatic and full of surprises. Expect some hot funk, cool afro-cuban and latino. He will make you want to dance, go wild, get funked out and rock out! Saturday 10:30pm, Ship & Anchor, Goodwick.
The line up features Ted Crook himself on vocals and harmonica, Gordon Jones (Doc) on drums, Mark Phillips (Tiny) on lead guitar and Stiff on bass. An authentic blues band with a little bit of jump jive and swing thrown in. Influences include Kim Wilson and the Fabulous Thunderbirds and also Rod Piazza. Saturday 4pm, The Royal Oak, Fishguard.
school and hopes to catch up with some old friends during the festival. Some of these may remember the Vultures', the 'King Bees' and the 'Alabaster Jookband'. Since then Paul has been living and performing in Ireland and on the Continent but now he is back in the UK. Paul's backing band, the Boomslang Boys are the rhythm section of the Boomslang Blues Band renowned as a live band that perform the blues using vintage instruments and sizzling tube driven amps. Saturday 6pm, The Ship & Anchor.
musicians put together for the Fishguard JazzFestival. Cuba is the birth[lace of latin jazz. Cuban original songs with a strong jazzfunk influence, based on a complex diversity of Afro/Latin rhythms driven from the piano. Saturday 8pm, Railwaymen's Club, Fishguard.
Dave Kelly,Kent DuChaine, Mike Sanchez, Duck Baker, John Renbourn, Dana Gillespie,DinoBaptiste, Zoot Money, Wizz Jones, John Cleary, Ian Seigal, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys amongst many others. They have appeared on BBC Radio2, Radio Wales. They continue to record and perform at festivals and blues clubs across the UK. Saturday 9:30pm, The rugby Club, Fishguard.
Wales and beyond over the years. Their style is across the board, but there’s a definite rhythm & blues/country rock feel...it’s funky and it's soulful! Apart from the original compositions that Last Chance Saloon play in the set, they also include songs from artists such as: Little Feat, Eric Clapton, J.J.Cale, Van Morrison, The Band, The Beatles and many other greats. Last Chance Saloon are a six piece outfit featuring: "Badriff" Billy - Guitars & Vocals. "The Locker" - Guitars & Vocals. "Stiff" - Bass & Vocals. "Doughnut" - Drums, Biscuit Tins & vocals. "Buckweet" - Guitars, Vocals & Percussion. "Dolly" Partridge - Vocals & Frocks. Saturday 9:30pm, The Royal Oak, Fishguard.
THE FREEWHEELERS – An excellent local jazz band, many of them ex-professional musicians. They have played at Brecon Jazz and Jazz in the Park Pontypool many times. They are fronted by Dennis Wheeler on baritone sax and vocals, Jeff Salter plays tenor sax, Steve Metcalf plays electric guitar, Clive Richards plays fretless bass guitar and Graham New on drums. They have been together for around nine years. They play mostly mainstream jazz and specifically they “play damn good tunes!”. Sunday 1pm, The Abergwaun, Fishguard.
of the 'blues is actually quite good' movement.' Big Day Out Festival ‘It is an honour for me to work with such an exceptional artist…’ Michael Roach With her quirky original songs, unique voice and authentic 1920s country blues guitar style, Abie’s sure to entertain you with some proper ole RAGTIME MIRACLE TONIC! Accompanied by the marvellous Mr Dan 'the washboard man' Wilkins on spoons, bones and of course washboard! Abie has recorded two albums with Michael Roach and Johnny Mars, and had the opportunity to learn from old timers and scholars including John Cephas, Jerry Ricks, Ari Eisinger and Stefan Grossman. Sunday 4pm Bar Five, Fishguard. 
rhythmic variety. 5 Go Swing have been a quartet since 2009. These musicians play with a zest and intensity that expresses the passion and romance of the Gypsy tradition. Their repertoire moves between lyrical mid-tempo swing jazz tunes (popular standards such as Night and Day and Sweet Georgia Brown), profound ballads, traditional Gypsy dances, exhilarating up-tempo swing, swaying bossa, bolero and waltz. Sunday 5pm, The Ship & Anchor, Fishguard.
Conceived in Calcutta, bred in Bolton, matured in Manchester and now living in London, Arun's musical vocabulary and vision reflects his rich geographical heritage. Using the spirit and language of jazz, with the sounds and styles of hip-hop, Indian classical and folk, western classical, rock, pop and avant-garde, Arun's music is full of lyrical melodies and searching harmonies, down to earth directness and psychedelic ambient introspection. His Indo-Jazz sextet play original music of South Asian origin with a contemporary jazz attitude, rocking urban beats and the passion of punk. Sweet and timeless melodies give birth to soaring improvisations and raag explorations, driven by a heady mix of dub-reggae bass, tabla trickery and ferocious drum explosions. 
has been creating a huge buzz. A sophisticated singer with style and wit to boot, her work takes her around Britain, winning hearts and minds.Laura trained as a classical 'cello and piano until feeling the constraints of High Church music, she found solace in Nina Simone and Charlie Parker: 'I saw the light, threw off my cassock, and began to take the path of jazz understanding.' Since, in addition to working as a versatile session musician, Laura has performed around Britain with her own band and also as a solo singer-pianist. Today Laura is performing with renowned trumpeter Ben Thomas and the wonderful bass of Erika Lyons. A very special combination, providing musical magic, beauty and fun.
names like Steely Dan, The Blockheads, Level 42 and Little Feet crop up. This totally original five piece band has a sound and feel all of its own, when you listen to them there will not be a single cover heard. “They will soon have your foot tapping to funky grooves and instantly humable hooks” ~ Sound On Sound Magazine. Sunday 9:30pm Ship & Anchor, Fishguard.
Band), Alan Morgan on bass and Tom Vines on Drums. A Pembrokeshire based blues/rock band, inspired by great blues heroes such as Cream, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Their mission is to bring people the best in blues, rock, full tilt boogie and surf guitar. Sunday 9pm, The Farmers Arms, Mathry. 
friend of the band, and refers to the great women blues and jazz singers of the 1920's and 30's, Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Alberta Hunter, Memphis Minnie, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and many more were all larger than life. They sang from the soul, with true emotion, songs of love, heartache and survival, often alongside vaudeville and double entendre. Lead vocalist of the trio, Bridget, recreates with passion and a powerful voice, the spirit of the era. She is joined by accomplished and dedicated musicians, Andy Wood, guitar and arrangements, Syd Greenfield, double bass, or Steve Browning, guitar. Monday 2pm, The Royal Oak, Fishguard. 
accessible, yet maintaining the finesses of a professional chamber ensemble.With a continued enthusiastic approach, YouTuba have performed concerts and workshops all around the UK and abroad with a wide and varied programme to cater for all tastes and have never failed to put a smile on the faces of their audience. Monday 6pm Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard.
THE LOVELY SOMETHINGS – Two local Fishguard girls performing a mix of their own songs and covers. Winners of the 2009 battle of the bands in Fishguard. Monday 6pm Theatre Gwaun, Fishguard.
and Bling' (that's blues, jazz and swing to you and I), a love and passion for music, combined with a desire to entertain, which has delivered a welcoming response from audiences around the globe, since forming in 2003. As a semi-acoustic outfit, Molly Brown is light on the ears and yet loaded with fun and will have you smiling from start to end. Monday 8:30 pm The Ship & Anchor.
brought critical acclaim and an enthusiastic fan base. Despite inevitable line-up changes along the way the boys have maintained a reputation for creating an infectious feel-good factor that continues to animate and delight audiences. The inclusion of keyboards and the decision to play some well known rocking blues has only broadened the band's appeal. Monday 9:15pm, The Drovers Arms, Puncheston. 
