May
31
Sat
Wrong Jovi – Bon Jovi tribute
May 31 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Wrong Jovi are the UK’s newest and finest tribute to rock legends Bon Jovi. Described by tribute band expert (Channel 4’s The Convention Crasher) and TV celebrity Justin Lee-Collins as “the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world”, Wrong Jovi features some of the UKs finest professional musicians. With a set list crammed full of sing-along anthems, live favourites and rarities, audiences are guaranteed the ultimate Bon Jovi experience.

With attention to detail in sound and performance, The Wrong Jovi show is second to none.

Jun
4
Wed
Green Mind presents GASPER NALI
Jun 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Green Mind presents GASPER NALI

“His music is simple but joyous, and totally infectious” – Songlines Magazine
“His songs are moving to hear and a spectacle to watch” – Evening Standard

Gasper Nali is a not-so-traditional babatoni player from the small town of Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi. The babatoni is an African one-string home-made 3-metre long bass guitar, and with a stick and an empty beer bottle, together with a cow skin kick drum and catchy melodies, he creates the most amazing and danceable original Afro Beats possible!

Gasper’s unique style of Kwela music has received an extraordinary amount of online attention after a video of him playing by the lake shore went viral with over 20 million views. He has been featured by CNN and in the documentary “Deep Roots Malawi”, jammed with Joss Stone, appeared on Wired for Sound – Malawi, remixed by Aroop Roy for Sol Power Sounds and been played by Iggy Pop on BBC 6! His debut album, “Abale Ndikuwuzeni”, roughly translates to ‘People, I want to tell you’. It is a fitting title as Gasper’s songs, all sung in the Malawi national language of Chichewa, talk about life and strife in the country, often including social issues such as the rich and the poor, child marriages etc.

Jun
5
Thu
Green Mind presents ANDREW O’NEILL’S HISTORY OF PUNK
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Green Mind presents ANDREW O'NEILL'S HISTORY OF PUNK

Following on from their award-winning GEBURAH show, occultist comedian Andrew O’Neill returns with their brand new HISTORY OF PUNK.

In 2017, Andrew toured their HISTORY OF HEAVY METAL show to critical acclaim alongside the book of the same name. In 2025, they return with another genre they’re equally passionate about.

“One of the funniest comedians on the circuit at the moment… hitting new heights of comedic brilliance” – Timeout

“clever comedy for those who like their laughs original, off-kilter and cliché-free” – Three Weeks

“…comedian, metalhead, amateur occultist and musician… Sharp, artistic and unique, [their] innate confidence and fondness of absurdity leaves [their] audiences feeling full of glee” – Funhouse Comedy

Jun
6
Fri
The Alley Club Presents… INTENSIFIED + DJs
Jun 6 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

The Alley Club Presents… INTENSIFIED + DJs

INTENSIFIED. 1990. 35 years of continuous service to ska. Joyous vibes and integrity, original material influenced by the sounds of 60s Jamaica. The band has recently released their 7th album, Hang Fire, to wide acclaim.
https://www.facebook.com/IntensifiedUK/videos/1059113895520359

Jun
7
Sat
THE MAGIC CITY TRIO +The Groovy Cellar +The Fools
Jun 7 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
THE MAGIC CITY TRIO +The Groovy Cellar +The Fools
THE MAGIC CITY TRIO:
Despite their name, the band play mostly as a seven piece, led by Frank Sweeney (ex-June Brides, though you’ll also have heard him on records by Primal Scream, Felt, Jasmine Minks and many more) and Annie Holder (Annie and the Aeroplanes).   The ‘Trio’ take their inspiration from pre-war country music, through to modern hillbilly noir. Using this as a platform to develop their own song writing resulted in their debut LP ‘Amerikana Arkana’. Their songs occupy the world of murder ballads, outlaw stories and songs of loss and dust bowl depression. In 2022 they released their second self-titled LP ‘ The Magic City Trio’, which took on the influences of 60s Nashville Sound and the Psychedelic Cowboy Music of Lee Hazlewood.
THE GROOVY CELLAR.
Formed in 1991 and named after a neo-sixties club in London in the early 80s, this more than hints at the musical direction they are heading in.  In addition to three albums, the group has released a series of singles and EPs for Twang!, Marsh-Marigold and Firestation Records.  They have shared the stage with artists as diverse as Cleaners From Venus, Ian Brown, Television Personalities, The Movement and The Stone Foundation.   In spring 2023, they successfully played their first concerts in the UK together with The New Fools and were part of the Ramstein Doku Centre’s ‘Ram(m)stein, Ramones & Lois Lane’ exhibition about the influence of US troops on the lives and culture of the German population. Clearly influenced by the classic songwriting of the sixties, THE GROOVY CELLAR are simply pop, or – let’s say – indie-mod-pop would be more accurate.
THE FOOLS:
The New Fools are dead, long live The Fools (with a little help from their friends)!  They may only last for two gigs but The Fools will be playing a selection of songs The New Fools recorded over seven years and five acclaimed albums.   There will be a bit of Indie-Pop, a bit of Powerpop, some Northern Soul and maybe even a bit of Folk!   There will almost certainly be a singalong too!
Jun
12
Thu
Provisional
Jun 12 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Provisional

Wesson (TBC)

Jun
13
Fri
Provisonal tbc
Jun 13 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Green Mind presents… Acts TBC

Jun
14
Sat
Last Gang In Town presents…
Jun 14 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Last Gang In Town presents… acts TBA

Jun
15
Sun
Beguiled +Allotment
Jun 15 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Beguiled +Allotment

Beguiled +Allotment

Jun
17
Tue
CAMRA Awards Night
Jun 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Awards night celebrating local pubs and venues.

Jun
20
Fri
Pub & Venue closed
Jun 20 all-day

Pub & venue closed.

Jun
21
Sat
Pub & Venue closed
Jun 21 all-day

Pub & venue closed.

Jun
22
Sun
Pub & Venue closed
Jun 22 all-day

Pub & venue closed.

Jun
27
Fri
Commoners’ Comedy @ The Portland
Jun 27 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Commoners’ Comedy @ The Portland

Our regular night of comedy featuring top acts from the national circuit.

Jun
28
Sat
TBC: Private Party
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm