The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #84744 Message #1566668
Posted By: GUEST,punkfolkrocker
19-Sep-05 - 11:14 AM
Thread Name: Weston super mare
Subject: RE: Weston super mare
shhhhh.. the Raglan has been a bit of a closely guarded secret.. [for 'various' reasons..]
but now check out article in recent CAMRA mag 'Pints South West'
new enthusiastic landlord.. great local beers.. a good few folkie musicians amongst the regulars..
the Uphill sessions are in one of the pubs just downhill from the abandoned church.. actually its the better of the 2 pubs imho.. but i have bad memory for names [links with Raglan folkies]..
the Britannia for the last few years has a regular scene of older blues / folk'ish' singers and musicians.. and younger kids who are more into performing acoustic rock / soul standards.. [..a by-product of the thriving music tech and performance courses at the local college..]
the Back bar is also building a similar scene as its right next door to the Brit..
[oh.. not forgetting Scallies.. the 'biker friendly' heavy metal / blues rock pub.. regular gigs from a variety of touring bands..
or Hobbits if you fancy a late pint and Goth & xtreme metal..]
so for any folkies contemplating a quick cheap dirty weekend at the sea side.. there are a few music things to do in WsM