Saturday, 12th July 2025
Show starts at 7:30 pm
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Show starts at 7:30 pm
The July line up is . . .
The feature act in July is Jess and Jones. Also we have Square and Compass, The Rural Broadband, Last Minute Returns, Annie and Ella, Joe Riverman and new to Peppard, The Outlaws, and David Knowles. The MC is Dave Taylor.
(Subject to change, as usual because sometimes 'stuff happens'!)
Acoustic music!
Jess & Jones is an amalgamation of Jess Tuthill and Chris Albery-Jones. They are a folk duo from Berkshire whose harmonies weave together while their songs explore the myriad of emotions and pathways that life throws along the way.
Jess Tuthill is a singer-songwriter from Reading. She plays original material, taking inspiration from her surroundings, which regularly including television and computer games… For the last 8 years, her instrument of choice has been the ukulele, mainly so she can feel like a giant when she plays.
Chris Albery-Jones is a singer-songwriter who has been writing and performing music for 30+ years in a wide range of bands - from punk to big band, funk to folk. He currently performs original material, landing somewhere in the vicinity of folk/rock/pop.
*WANTED*: The Outlaws is Jonny Fever accompanied by Rob & James of Dr Thealegood. Armed with acoustic guitars and deadly harmonies. Known to channel the Eagles, wander through '60s & '70s folk-rock, and throwing in the occasional curveball. Approach with ears open and boots tapping.
New to Peppard
Square and Compass comprises local musicians Paul Gudge and Nick Stacey who have been playing together for many years in a number of different ensembles. As Square and Compass they are a piano, guitar and vocal duo - performing many miles away from one of their favourite pubs . . . hence the name!
The Rural Broadband is Robert Buttrick, Fay Freemantle and Mike Tuffery, giving us a mix songs of love, lust, and parting. Seen at Bunkfest, GAP Festival, GSMC's Acoustic Cafe and other venues in the area.
Joe Riverman has been writing songs since about 1985. His heroes are Beatles, Bowie, Joni, Hendrix, Dylan, Springsteen, Baez and all the post punk stuff from around 1977 to 1987. Listen to him on Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube
Annie and Ella play originals and 90s covers, influenced by life, they want the songs to sound genuine and easy on the ear. Relatively new to the scene, like all creative things the music will keep reforming. The sound is eclectic but laid back.
David Knowles has spent a lifetime playing guitar, bass, and percussion in a wide variety of bands and been a producer of what used to be called World Music. Now, he's stepping in front of audiences to sing his own songs, along with some Latin-flavoured jazz tunes. Also on TikTok.
New to Peppard
Last Minute Returns, is David and Mike who perform nuanced folk and acoustic music: original, traditional and covers. David’s unique voice combines sensitivity and authority whilst Mike brings an array of acoustic instruments and accompaniment.
The buffet is yummy . . .
The stage is set . . .