Don't know all the pubs/possible venues off-hand, but will look out for any in this week's local paper and keep you informed. Beware though - your holiday coincides with the "Keswick Convention"... places that might normally have an "informal music night" may have given way to events to satisfy the huge gathering which arrives in Keswick from around the world at this time every year to rejoice in religion and discuss bible topics. I'll look at Cockermouth as a nearby alternative - usually lots of live music there. Shame you're not here on the Sunday - great evening at The Old Crown in Hesket Newmarket on the first Sunday of every month - and they brew their own beer! Susie