FRIDAY WATERSIDE NIGHTS
Join us on Friday evenings from 5:30PM for live music and freshly made pizza! With various toppings including gluten free and vegan options on a delicious sourdough base! Read below for all our live performances taking place. All events are free entry & the bar remains open after the music.
Pizza served from 6:00PM until 8:30PM - Music from 7:00PM until 9:00pm
2025
APRIL
Friday 18th April Flash Harry Trio
Pete Watson, Roger Slade and Vicki Burke are the front line of legendary Bristol band, Flash Harry.
They have been entertaining audiences for many years with their eclectic mix of musical styles, which take you on a rootsy mystery tour.
Strange tales unfold of mice and men, hamsters and humans, love and lust and joy and debauchery. Masters of their craft, they put a smile on your face and a tap in your toes.
Friday 25th April Ponchartrain
Ponchartrain's music can be described as ‘vintage Americana’ – it's a honky-tonk, rockabilly, Cajun, bluesy kind of thing. The vibe is very 40s and 50s, drawing on writers like Little Jimmy Dickens, Leadbelly, Wiley Barkdull and Bessie Smith.
Ponchartrain Paul provides the lead vocals, and rhythm guitar, doubling on steel guitar and dobro. He is joined by Jean Godden on fiddle and accordion. The band also features Stig Manley on lead guitar, Joe Allan on double-bass and Tim Robinson on drums.
MAY
Friday 2nd May Radio Banksa
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A long running local instrumental quintet delivering a jazz infused blend of Levantine mystery and Latin rhythms, expressed in exciting original compositions with a world music flavour. With two guitars, bass and drums - currently featuring Craig Crofton out front on saxophone.
Radio Banksa rips up the file marked 'genre' and throws the resultant musical confetti in the air for all to dance around in!
Friday 9th May Kevin Brown's Shackdusters
Kevin Brown founded the Shackdusters many years ago whilst working on the beaches of South Goa and on the streets of New Orleans. Whether a duo, trio or the full band, happy uplifting vibes follow them wherever they go. Their unique blend of Hawaiian swing country blues is completely unique to these shores. Founder member Kevin Brown can count Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton amongst his fans.
Born from his times in Texas , Mississippi and more recently South Goa, Kevin Brown’s Shackdusters help bring his songs to glorious life.
Friday 16th May
Friday 23rd May Four on Six
Due to Party in the City taking place upstairs in the Wharf room there will be no Friday Waterside Night in the downstairs bar & we are unable to serve pizzas this evening.
More information & full programme for Party in the City is on our 'Events' Page​ https://www.widcombesocialclub.co.uk/events
Four on Six are a ukulele & guitar duo playing ragtime, jazz, American folk, Hawaiian, classical & pop classics
Friday 30th May Soul Strings Duo
Chris Nesbitt and Alex Bishop join together for a special evening of jazz, blues and much more.
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As a virtuosic guitar duo, Chris and Alex have spent the past 2 years performing and arranging songs together, drawing inspiration from the likes of Django Reinhardt and George Benson. Expect to be taken on a musical journey with plenty of memorable melodies to guide you through the night!
JUNE
Friday 6th June Jiggidy
Jiggidy are a multi-instrumental duo from Bath who found their roots in the folk songs and tunes from the British Isles, but have recently added other genres such as Ragtime and Salsa into their repertoire.
They also perform cover versions of popular folk/rock songs from artists such as the Waterboys and Van Morrison, as well as writing and performing their own compositions.
Friday 13th June Drew Neirin & The Star Shaped Pegs
A blues & soul musician based in Bath. Playing a combination of easy listening & bluesy originals, with some classic blues & soul tunes, peppered with a little funk & rock ‘n’ roll.
‘Phenomenal’ - Seb Bailey (BBC Radio)
‘Drew really is superb, and has a natural, easy style that makes him as much fun to watch as he is good to listen to’ - The Narrowboat Sessions
Friday 20th June The Strays
Friday 27th June Three Bites of the Cherry
The Strays are a 5 piece covers band that specialises in Americana music, predominantly the country/folk/blues influenced music from the deep south.
The Strays are particularly attracted to the music of bands that are renowned for their 3 part vocal harmonies, so expect music from the likes of the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival to feature in tonight's programme.
'Three Bites of the Cherry' are a Bath/Bristol 5-piece who pride themselves on passionate, catchy, thoughtful and thought-provoking songs. At times sensitive, then rocking and rousing, their songs and performances are skilful and heartfelt. Rootsy, bluesy and riffy - any better would be a sin!
Following a professional career in South Africa, singer, actor and voice artist Tim Wells re-located to Bath 10 years ago. After meeting Bristol-based songwriter and guitarist, Stewart Redpath, they found an immediate chemistry and have been writing and performing ever since with the rest of the band.
JULY
Friday 4th July Jon Green Trio
Playing jazz standards, gypsy Jazz and classics like Remember You're A Womble.
Jon Green is joined by Gina Griffin on violin and Duncan Kingston on bass.
Friday 11th July Merlin Smith
Merlin Smith is a distinguished guitarist who has garnered acclaim for his exceptional work on the music of Scott Joplin.
He has skilfully built upon the legacy of renowned guitarists such as John Knowles, Chet Atkins, and Richard Smith to create a distinctive sound that is uniquely his own.
His celebrated series, 'Merlin Smith Plays Scott Joplin', is a testament to his unwavering commitment to meticulously working through the entire repertoire of the legendary composer.
Friday 18th July The Pacific Groove
Russ has been writing songs for 50 years this year and has just finished recording his 115th album!
His five piece band will be bringing the warm summer 60s and 70s California West Coast vibe to a cold English winter night.
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Friday 25th July Pete Finch Jazz Band
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Performing a mixture of swing standards and ballads this intimate line-up featuring Kait Vox on vocals, accompanied by piano, acoustic bass and violin promises an evening of jazz classics, with sparkling solos and lyrical improvisation.