Previously…
Gabriel Moreno and the Quivering Poets
Saturday July 13th, 2024
*** EVENT POSTPONED ***
NEW DATE TBC
Gabriel Moreno is Gibraltarian singer-songwriter, currently based in London. An irresistibly engaging performer, he combines a latin exuberance and passion with a rare lyrical calibre (he is also a published poet, with 12 books in Spanish and English). Performing on nylon-stringed guitar and accompanied by pianist Ned Cartwright, he creates a live experience that has been described as ”Taberna Folk” – at once both energetic and intimate, anarchic and absorbing
£12/£24 with supper
*** EVENT POSTPONED ***
NEW DATE TBC
Little Soul Club
Saturday June 15th, 2024
The Little Soul Club are back at the Bridge for another night of Soul and RnB music. A five piece band, headed by vocalist Helen Barrett, the Little Soul Club play a heady mixture of soul classics from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight alongside modern Soul and RnB hits from the likes of Teddy Swims, Dua Lipa and Black Pumas. Featuring, Greg Drummond on bass, Chris Beech on guitar, Mark Helyar on keys and Tommy Mason on drums this promises to be another great night of soul food and soul music.
£12/£24 with supper
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Chris Cleverley
Saturday May 18th, 2024
‘Dream-Folk’ songwriter Chris Cleverley was born under a solstice moon, in the honeysuckle mysticism of a late 80s Midsummer; quiet and curious, saturnine and shy.
A true guitar-man, his elaborate alternate tunings, percussive rhythms and ambient sound design flow beneath a visceral lyrical style inspired by the Lo-fi American Greats, Elliott Smith & Sufjan Stevens.
With serene calm and warm humour, his replenishing live show occupies the space between a concert performance and a yoga nidra meditation.
Featuring special guests, Americana vocal harmony duo Minnie Birch and Kathleen P, in their new project ‘Awake Mother’.
£12/£24 with supper
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Joe and the Temperance Two
Saturday April 27th, 2024
Old time fiddling, driving guitar and frailing banjo Joe and the Temperance Two will keep you dancing on the porch until sunrise (we’ve no idea what frailing is but it’s on their Facebook page).
£12/£24 with supper
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Anna Anise + Boci
Sunday April 14th, 2024
Anna Anise shines a new perspective on empathetic storytelling with vibrant melodies and a heartfelt homeliness. Her new single, Overexposed, explores the Celtic influence of her Cornish roots with it’s full-bodied dropped guitar tuning and gripping fiddle accompaniment.
£12/£24 with supper
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David Ian Roberts
Saturday March 23rd, 2024
David Ian Roberts has been played by Cerys Matthews and Guy Garvey on 6Music, and Mark Radcliffe on Radio 2.
Mark Radcliffe described his album From The Harbour as “A quiet masterpiece – one of the albums I’ll cherish in the future.”
£12/£24 with supper
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Kai Carter’s Old Time Hustle
Friday March 8th, 2024
Kai Carter’s Old Time Hustle – Old Time Appalachian trance meets New Orleans second line rhythm section. Playing traditional material and original compositions on a unique mix of mismatched instruments. Expect hypnotic syncopated picking, deconstructed rhythms and enormous honking tuba. Tastefully building on the foundation of old time music with the influence of ragtime, jazz and a dash of techno.
£12/£24 with supper
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Nicole Perez
Friday February 23rd, 2024
Raised in the French Languedoc and groomed on a diet of Fifties elegance, bossa nova, smooth jazz and Hollywood studios glamour, Nicole Perez’s love of singing saw her move to London in search of her Fifties alter ego! She passionately performs classic and catchy bossa nova songs that enchants her audience. Enjoy an evening of delightful jazz bossa from this multilingual chanteuse.
£12/£24 with supper
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Anna Pancaldi
Saturday December 2nd, 2023
London-based singer-songwriter influenced by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley and Carole King proves a rare talent and someone to remember through her mature, deep, diverse vocals and thought-provoking music.
Anna’s music has recently soundtracked the acclaimed Grey’s Anatomy trailer, Focus Feature film, Every Body and has featured on hit US TV shows such as ‘Pretty Little Liars’, ‘Famous in Love’ and the Paramount film ‘The In Between’ (featured under the pseudonym Beò).
With three Top Ten’s in the singer-songwriter iTunes charts, Anna has gone on to tour in the UK, Europe and the US, opening for the likes of David Ryan Harris (John Mayer’s guitarist), Jake Isaac and Fatai, as well as headline shows in NYC, LA and Nashville and the UK.
Anna has performed live on CBS LA and London Live.
£13.20/£25.25 with supper
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Kieran Glas
Saturday November 18th, 2023
Kieran Glas is a Bristol-based guitarist and folk singer. Influenced by Richard Thompson, Bob Dylan, and various different styles of folk music, Kieran plays an eclectic collection of traditional ballads, fingerstyle instrumentals and contemporary indie folk covers. Kieran began performing in 2010. Since then, he has played all over Ireland, the UK and Central Europe, solo and in collaboration with other artists such as Peter Ogi and Finn Evans.
£12.50/£25 with supper
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Kitty Stewart
Saturday October 21st, 2023
We welcome again a fun fusion of folk and comedy-pop originals, popular covers with a twist and epic medleys. Glastonbury based ukulele strummer Kitty Stewart bridges the worlds of contemporary folk and comedy-pop with rich, soulful vocals and an interactive, captivating performance.
Her lyrics are funny and heart-warming, telling tales that take you on adventures across the globe and deep into your heart – weaving themes of environmental activism, mental health and all things weird and wonderful.
Imagine a cheeky cocktail of Kate Nash, Beans on Toast and Rising Appalachia and that’s Kitty – fuelled by the fire in her belly for social and climate justice with plenty of audience interaction and good humour along the way.
Joe and the Temperance Two
Saturday September 23rd, 2023
Old time fiddling, driving guitar and frailing banjo to keep you dancing on the porch until sunrise (we’ve no idea what frailing is but it’s on their Facebook page).
Bob Hillary
Sunday September 17th, 2023
Bob is a soul folk Singer-songwriter, author, & beekeeper who makes music that is earthy, soulful & simple. His music carries a strong message for this time. He sings & writes about change, empowerment, & how to remain positive in these times of transition.
Bob is a champion & forerunner of the growing new global ‘Consciousness Movement’ & ‘Slow Music’ scene that is rising in momentum & challenging the mainstream. He is a passionate advocate of the strong need for change in the world right now – & believes its ‘now or never..!’ His songs have a message of ‘Simplification’ & ‘Back to Roots’ running strongly through them.
SORRY, EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS
The Big Sing
Sunday August 27th, 2023
The Big Sing which will be similar to the one we held last year, with lots of talent on show
More events details and tickets available soon!
Feast & Frolics
Wednesday July 19th, 2023
Watch the swallows dive and listen to the swifts singing overhead, sit back and enjoy a dreamy riverside evening of frolics with The Langport Mummers performing ‘Burnt Cakes’. Enjoy a feast from the kitchen of The Bridge Canteen and listen to and maybe even jig about a bit to the swampy Louisiana sound of The Clay Bottom Jug Busters. All part of The Somerset Food Trail weeks, celebrating the extraordinary talents, bounties and collaborations of our beautiful county!
Kitty Stewart
Saturday June 10th, 2023
A delightful evening of folk and comedy-pop originals, popular covers with a twist and epic medleys is coming to the Bridge Bakery and Canteen in Langport Saturday June 10th.
Glastonbury based ukulele strummer Kitty Stewart bridges the worlds of contemporary folk and comedy-pop with rich, soulful vocals and an interactive, captivating performance.
Her lyrics are funny and heart-warming, telling tales that take you on adventures across the globe and deep into your heart – weaving themes of environmental activism, mental health and all things weird and wonderful.
Sidetracks
Saturday May 20th, 2023
A return for The Sidetracks, a 7 piece 60s and 70s Americana Pop Folk and Blues Harmony Band; well worth listening to and singing along with. Doors open for supper at 6pm. Free entry but please bring some cash for a donation to them.
To book call us on 01458 897100
or email [email protected]
Jodie Marie
Friday April 21st, 2023
Jodie Marie’s album Mountain Echo (released in 2012 on the Verve imprint) was described by The Guardian as ‘velvety and bittersweet’ and received much critical acclaim. She since self-released her second album Trouble in Mind in 2015. Her sound was described by The Independent as ‘having a light-blues and jazz-folk-edge recalling late-1960s singer- songwriters such as Carole King’.
Loshn, klezmer band
Saturday April 15th, 2023
Loshn present an exciting new collaboration between two of the UK’s leading Klezmer musicians and virtuoso cimbalom player Janos Kallai.
Together they play Klezmer music that sings, speaks and dances with the tradition’s distinct Yiddish accent. They present both lively and beautifully haunting melodies rooted in the Ashkenazi Klezmer tradition, following the story from Eastern Europe through to 1950′s America and beyond.
Music only tickets £14.00
Music and delicious Bridge Canteen Supper £25.00
David Eagle
Friday March 31st, 2023
Multi award winning comedian and musician. Supper and Bar.
SOLD OUT
Murder Mystery
Sunday March 26th, 2023
Everyone is a suspect when there’s been a murder at the manor.
3 course dinner and murder mystery play. Drinks available to purchase at the bar. Doors from 6pm.
Brenda Read-Brown
Friday March 3rd, 2023
‘But I haven’t finished Yet’. We are all growing older, and most of us don’t like it! But since we can’t do anything to change it, why not laugh?
A show to delight and entertain audiences, however advanced in life they may be.
Add supper for £10…
Send an email or pop in for paper tickets.
Hands of the Heron
Saturday February 25th, 2023
Fanny’s Roving Folk Club. An enchanting evening transporting choral folk and spellbinding chamber pop. This highly acclaimed Bristol based trio have made quite a name for themselves since 2017, including a feature on ‘BBC Introducing’. They capture a timeless magic through their curious storytelling the masterful layering of instruments and vocals.
The Big Sing
Sunday December 4th, 2022
With the lovely Helen Barrett!
Supper at 6.00pm
Music only tickets £12.00
Bridge soup n’ bread and music £17.00
To book call us on 01458 897100
or email [email protected]
Jonny Fluffypunk
Friday November 25th, 2022
The acclaimed stand-up poet, storyteller and lo-fi theatre maker Jonny Fluffypunk is back with a brand spanking new show about searching for the hero inside yourself, without involving M-People.
Supper at 6.30pm
Performance only tickets £10.00
Bridge supper and performance £20.00
To book call us on 01458 897100
or email [email protected]
The Gin Bowlers
Saturday November 12th, 2022
rad Jazz, hot Jazz and party vibes with serious swing!
Supper from 7.00pm
Music only tickets £12.00
Bridge Canteen supper and music £22.00
To book call us on 01458 897100
or email [email protected]