SWEETPOOL create a thrilling, intense melting pot of psychedelic punk, flamenco and space noises - but this isn’t just noise for the sake of noise - they love a proper tune.
Think Can, Hawkwind, Pigbros, even The Groundhogs, hurled together with a dose of post punk. Songs happily fly off into almost trance like repetition, powered by a pulsating rhythm section alongside the drone of what they call the ‘ E pedal ’ and augmented by bubbling synths. This is all mixed up with the three minute angular pop songs - genres are made to be ignored. Preconceptions are made to be shattered.
The debut album ‘TRIPLE EARTH STAR’ was released at the end of January 2024 with a special sold out show at the Tower of Song - the whole thing was recorded for the live album, SPACE BAR.
Following a year of outrageous gigs and festivals, now work begins of the next album-possibly called 'Head of Snakes'.

Judas Johnson could be described as the elder statesmen of the Shropshire music scene. Formed as a three-piece in 2007, this year begins the eighteenth together for Mark Evans - drums, Chris Boon - Bass and Mark Johnson - guitar and vocals. With two albums, some memorable gigs and hefty back catalogue of original songs, ‘The Judes’ are one of the country’s most enduring bands. A clutch of new songs notes a departure from the soundscapes of The Comfort of Honest Thinking, as they strip back the sound to the core elements of guitar, bass and drums. It’s a return to The Firefly and rare chance to see the band make some noise…

The second concert of our anniversary season will be on Saturday March 15th at 7.00 p.m. at Cosy Hall, Newport TF10 7LD.

This is a treat not to be missed - a Saxophone Spectacular ‘Bach to the Future’ featuring the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Saxophone Ensemble playing an extravaganza of music from the Renaissance to the modern day.
The whole family of saxophones will be in full force with music by - Gabriel Gabrieli, Maurice Ravel, Katia Beaugeais and South African giants of saxophone music Clare Loveday and Arthur Feder. The students will be led by Naomi Sullivan, Head of Saxophone at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Chair of the Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain. And, as a special bonus, Stafford's own super-talent Chris Gumbley, will be joining them as guest saxophonist.
Newport Music Club is always keen to present young musicians and provide a platform for them to showcase their skills. Do come along to hear for yourself. A warm welcome awaits!

Tickets are £15 adult/£5 child & Student (cash or cheque).

An evening of Folk Music by local talented singers, songwriters and musicians and
including performances with instruments from the Wilfred Owen String Quartet.