Ian Bruce and Kev Green are musical veterans and have come together from two totally different spheres. Ian from a mostly sitting listening folk audience and Kev from the more raucous rock and fun filled pubs and venues of his local Kent of the eighties. They woo their audiences using strong vocal harmonies, guitar, ukulele, hand percussion and a strong sense of humour and commitment to music and the job in hand. Their stage demeanour is not only musically harmonious but there is an obvious strong friendship which instantaneously grabs and includes every audience member. Their most recent album "Believe Me, I'm Lying" includes ten examples of their thoughtful collaborative songwriting and was nominated as Celtic Radio Album of the Year.

Nick Drake is one of the most revered and loved of all this countrys acoustic Singer-Songwriters. He has given us timeless songs that shed all the tears of life within their fragile yet perfect lines. He recorded three cherished albums between 1969 and 1972 but was almost entirely unknown in his day. After his tragic death in 1974 aged only 26 his music almost disappeared into obscurity. Now, thanks to a massive resurgence of interest and a worldwide re-evaluation of his unique music, Nick Drake has become a national treasure. Several meticulously compiled biographies look at every aspect of Nicks life and music, throwing light on many shadowy corners of mystery and supposition. Three decades have now passed since Singer/Guitarist Keith James first astonished the whole country with his stunningly beautiful series of concerts. He was the first artist ever to bring these intriguing songs to theatres and arts venues across the UK, and remains to this day, the foremost artist devoted to performing Nicks music in its pure live acoustic form. Over the past 30 years, Keith has performed over 1200 highly acclaimed concerts in venues across the UK, Ireland, Holland, France, Italy, and Spain including all of Nicks schools and colleges even Glastonbury Festival. Keith will be joined by flautist Richie Cotterill. Musicians brave enough to play the music they really believe in. Keith James is one of these Bob Harris OBE A fresh and powerful approach to these wonderful songs Patrick Humphries Nick Drake biographer Devotion, integrity, experience. All spinning as one Guardian An absolute must Mark Radcliffe

Join us at The Folk of Gloucester on Westgate Street to create brooches, bangles, necklaces or earrings from repurposed sari and denim fabrics. Design and create your own embellishments for handmade bespoke textile jewellery, whilst enjoying the company of fellow crafters and a glass of fizz/wine! Bring your friends and make a night of it - our bar will be open and fully stocked. Thursday 9th July 7pm to 9pm All instructions and materials provided; no previous experience required. Glass of fizz/wine included in the price.