MonkeyJam moves House

October 22, 2009

After nearly 18 months of successful and highly entertaining Monkey jamming at the Conservatory on Winchcombe Street, MonkeyJam is packing its van and moving on.

Open Mic fans will find the weekly favourite two minutes down the road at Slak Bar on Bath St. Upgrades include a stage, moody lighting and a late bar. Get yourselves along there ‘nham folk!

Open Mic Mix Up

September 22, 2009

If you’ve been wondering what happened to Thursdays open mic night at the Strand, you’re not alone. With the pub closed for the time being, you’ll find the effervescent Flynn and guests just 30 seconds down the road at Q-Bar. The location may be different, but the rules of the game are the same, and you’ll doubtless find the same faces.

Say What? Live Music At The Beer Gardens?

July 2, 2009

Over the next two (hopefully gloriously sunny) months, ‘Nham folk will be treated each Saturday afternoon to some of Cheltenham’s best live music, carefully selceted by Kiss My Face Music. This seems a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon to us, so why not get yourselves down there to support local music, bathe in lovely sunshine and drink the amber nectar!

Calling all Bands and Artists – We want your demos!

May 27, 2009

Ok , so this isn’t strictly speaking a ‘news’ post but it is an important one nevertheless. We are commited to covering everything we can to do with Cheltenham based music, and to that end we need to know about what’s out there. So, if you are in a band or are a solo artist and have a demo cd or even an ep/album you’d like us to review, then please let us know about it and send us a copy. Get in touch at admin@nham.co.uk.

Istartedthefire presents open mic at the Frog ‘n’ Fiddle

May 23, 2009

Open mic returns to the Frog and Fiddle on Friday 12th June, with a free door and the promise of some fine entertainment. Doors open at 8pm, with music set to kick off a short while later. For more information and to keep up to date with this event, have a look at the Facebook page.