Music on the Levels: Kingsbury Band
2023-05-21 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | St Mary’s Church, Westonzoyland, Westonzoyland, Somerset, TA7 0EP, United Kingdom
This is a wind band, made up of brass and woodwind instruments, originating from the small village of Kingsbury Episcopi in South Somerset, although rehearses are in nearby Langport. It exists for the pleasure and enjoyment of making music for themselves and others. The band attends in excess of 30 functions each year, which includes fetes, concerts, weddings and other private functions, travelling as far afield as Taunton, Lyme Regis and Wellington.
The vast majority of these events are for charity fund-raising or celebration purposes such as the Kingsbury May Festival and other local village fetes. Many engagements continue year on year.

Music on the Levels: The Ciderhouse Rebellion
2023-04-30 14:00 - 17:00
The Ciderhouse Rebellion performance is uniquely magical, whether springing from a single unplanned note or a trad tune. The duo is fiddle player Adam Summerhayes (“Paganini of the traditional violin.” fRoots) and master accordionist Murray Grainger.
“I could almost feel a super power between the two of them” MusoMuso.
“Compelling, exciting and utterly original” Phil Beer.

Music on the Levels: Trio Paradis - Birds and Beasts
2023-03-26 14:00 - 17:00
Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin and Linda Stocks – cello) presents a musical menagerie: cats, dogs, birds, fish … and even an elephant, including numbers from Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals and well-known songs from Disney films.
‘The concert is suitable for all ages’, says Jacquelyn, ‘so bring the family!’
Trio Paradis formed in 2008 and is based in Somerset. The performers are founder members of Musicians South West CIC, a not-for-profit company that brings music events to new audiences, particularly those who have limited access to live performance. The trio now plays over 120 concerts each year, including 10 monthly series of informal daytime Café Concerts in community venues across Somerset and Wiltshire, from South Petherton to Malmesbury. Audience reactions include: ‘Excellent musicianship…and highly entertaining too. We loved the introductions and humour!’

Music on the Levels: Devon Salinas and Sophie Green
2023-02-26 14:00 - 17:00
Experience tomorrow’s stars today!
Our free concert on Sunday 26 February 2023 at 3.00 pm in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP features guitarist Devon Salinas and singer Sophie Green.
Sophie and Devon will be putting their own stamp on covers of popular standards. Both are in their final year at Leeds Conservatoire and are already in demand at festivals and to perform with other solo artists and bands.
Sophie is a very passionate singer born in Wales. Her favourite genres include blues and rock but she can easily adapt to most other styles.
‘I aspire to write music with my band and gig more with my own material to continue my journey as a musician,’ says Sophie, ‘I’ve already had the great opportunity to play at many festivals over the summer which has helped build up my musicianship.’
Devon is a dedicated musician from America and is studying jazz guitar. He has worked with many solo artists and bands in diverse genres such as jazz, funk and neo-soul helping them push their own individual sound while giving him many opportunities to travel and perform. He aspires to continue to work with different artists to play at more venues such as festivals and shows like BBC Introducing.
‘We are going to do a set list of covers’, says Devon when asked specifically about the concert in Westonzoyland. ‘to name a few, we will be performing songs like Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder, American Boy, September, Stand By Me and so on.
‘It will be all in that genre of pop tunes. And we will be playing together. So Sophie will be singing and I will be accompanying her with guitar!’
Devon also has a local connection in that he studied at Bridgwater and Taunton College completing the Performance pathway on the level 3 Music Technology and Performance Extended Diploma in 2019 before gaining a place at the prestigious Leeds Conservatoire.

Music on the Levels free concert:Chris Cleverly
2022-11-27 14:30 - 17:00
Chris Cleverley: Broadcast The Secret Verse Album Tour
FATEA Artist Of The Year
“As surreal as Fforde. As loaded as Ballard”
Time Past and Time Passing
This tour sees Chris Cleverley embrace a bold new paradigm as he moves away from the British Folk Scene that inspired his earlier sound, toward the American Indie music which has characterised his more recent influences.
Visceral and unflinching, Chris’s songs tackle themes of climate/nuclear emergency, pervasive artificial intelligence, institutionalised racism and mass displacement of people.
Expect the Broadcast The Secret Verse Tour to show his most positive and expressive work to date.
Refreshments from 2.15 pm. Concert starts at 3 pm

Music on the Levels free concert:Voce choir
2022-10-30 14:30 - 17:00
Music on the Levels announces details of a free concert with Voce on Sunday 30 October 2022 at 3.00 pm in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP.
Voce is a new 16 piece auditioned choir led by Joe Beckhelling. We started in November 2021 and members come from a variety of backgrounds including music graduates, and others for whom singing in such a small choir is a new venture. There is a wide age range, with our youngest member 16 years of age, and the oldest ‘in their sixties’.
Refreshments from 2.15 pm. Concert starts at 3 pm.
‘Our repertoire includes sacred and contemporary choral music, English madrigals, arrangements of popular music’, says Joe Beckhelling, ‘as well as new compositions/arrangements written by members of the choir.’

Music on the Levels free concert:Reg Meuross
2022-09-25 14:15 - 16:30
The breadth and depth of Reg Meuross’s material is unparalleled in contemporary folk: songs about forgotten heroes, famous names, folk legends, the climate emergency, tales from the kitchen sink and news from the world stage; if something needs to be sung about then Reg Meuross has a song for it.
Meuross has the gift of being able to touch people through his songs and performance, painting pictures that remain with the listener long after the song has been sung.
He performed a specially-composed song for Westonzoyland in 2020.
Masterfully accompanying himself on his ‘44 Martin six-string guitar, harmonica, tenor guitar, banjo and dulcimer and captivating audiences with his beautiful tenor voice, witnessing a Reg Meuross performance is to experience a journey into the heart, soul and songs of one of England’s finest writers.
There are currently no statutory requirements with regard to Covid. However, In accordance with the government guidance that the pandemic is not yet over, Music on the Levels is retaining the informal booking system and requests that audiences observe sensible precautions as a courtesy to each other and to help provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Refreshments (tea, coffee, choice of cakes) are available at a modest charge from 2.15 pm until the start of the concert.
In order to help with the artists’ and other costs a raffle is held. In addition donations are encouraged. It costs an average of £300 to put on a concert.
Those wishing to go to RegMeuross are asked to contact Frank Challenger on 01278 699071 or email f.challenger@icloud.com so that Music on the Levels can limit numbers if necessary.

Music on the Levels free concert: Rough Round The Edges
2022-06-26 14:15 - 16:30
Rough Round The Edges is a group of friends who have a shared love of music, this ranges from folk songs and tunes to classics like My Old Man’s a Dustman. The group performs with banjo, mandola, whistles, guitar, recorder, flute and percussion.
Rough Round the Edges has taken part in the Glastonbury Fringe, Night at the Abbey and the Lavender Fields, Axbridge. It has also played for Barn Dances and in a range of places including tents, a cow shed and even an inglenook fireplace.
Rough Round the Edges comprises: Andy Savage on 12-string guitar, vocals, 5-string banjo and harmonica; John Herbert- mandolin, mandola, tenor banjo flute, whistle and vocals; Kitty Herbert- fiddles; Suzie Williams- flute, whistles and keyboard; Louise Savage- percussion and descant recorder.
The multi-talented group draws on many traditions and experiences. Andy, the main vocalist and lead guitar, has a deep love of traditional folk songs and has written several beautiful songs in his own gentle style. John is a veteran of the Irish traditional music since the 60s and respects the style of The Dubliners and The Chieftains. A former teacher, Kitty is a dedicated musician taking inspiration from hearing Boys of Lough in 1998. Suzie, pleased to be back playing live music again, adds flute and whistles to her keyboard skills. In addition to providing percussion and sound effects, Louise renders beautiful melodies on her recorder.
Andy comments: ‘we are very happy to have been asked to play in Westonzoyland and are looking forward to being part of Music on the Levels.’
There are currently no statutory requirements with regard to Covid. However, In accordance with the government guidance that the pandemic is not yet over, Music on the Levels is retaining the informal booking system and requests that audiences observe sensible precautions as a courtesy to each other and to help provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Refreshments (tea, coffee, choice of cakes) are available at a modest charge from 2.15 pm until the start of the concert.
In order to help with the artists’ and other costs a raffle is held. In addition donations are encouraged. It costs an average of £300 to put on a concert.
Those wishing to go to Rough Round The Edges are asked to contact Frank Challenger on 01278 699071 or email f.challenger@icloud.com so that Music on the Levels can limit numbers if necessary.

Music on the Levels - Wildwood Jack
2022-03-20 15:00 - 16:00
Wildwood Jack is a unique acoustic guitar and ukulele folk duo from Kent. With outstanding musicianship Jayne Freeman and Adam Piggott take their audiences on a musical journey filled with songs inspired by their ‘on the road’ adventures.
Covid-safe measures are still likely to be in place. Please check on www.musiconthelevels.com . Those wishing to come to the concert are asked to contact Frank Challenger on 01278 699071 or email f.challenger@icloud.com so that Music on the Levels can control numbers if necessary.

Music on the Levels - Frome Consort
2022-02-27 15:00 - 16:00
Playing music of the Baroque – Bach, Handel, Teleman concertos with harpsichord, oboe, recorders and cello.
Covid-safe measures are still likely to be in place. Please check on www.musiconthelevels.com . Those wishing to come to the concert are asked to contact Frank Challenger on 01278 699071 or email f.challenger@icloud.com so that Music on the Levels can control numbers if necessary.

Music on the Levels - Mitchell and Vincent
2022-01-30 15:00 - 16:00
David Mitchell and Graham Vincent are a folk duo from Dorset and Somerset who play a lively mix of traditional tunes arranged for Fiddle and Classical Guitar alongside songs from around the British Isles.
Covid-safe measures are still likely to be in place. Please check on www.musiconthelevels.com . Those wishing to come to the concert are asked to contact Frank Challenger on 01278 699071 or email f.challenger@icloud.com so that Music on the Levels can control numbers if necessary.

Music on the Levels - Free concert: Ali and the Swing Cats
2021-11-28 15:00 - 16:00
Ali and the Swing Cats play their own versions of those amazing tunes collectively known as the great American songbook.
‘With its haunting melodies and interesting lyrics, this wonderful music was written between the 1920s and early 1950s’, – Ali Foyle.
Covid-safe measures will be in place. Those wishing to come please contact Frank Challenger on 01278 699071 or email f.challenger@icloud.com so that Music on the Levels can control numbers if necessary.

Music on the Levels: Rough Round The Edges
2020-06-20 15:00 - 17:00
Concert to coincide with the annual Church Fête.
Rough Round the Edges is a group of friends who have a shared love of music that ranges from folk songs and tunes to classics like My Old Man’s a Dustman. It performs with banjo, mandola, whistles, guitar, recorder, flute and percussion. It has featured at the Glastonbury Fringe, Night at the Abbey and the Lavender Fields, and has played in a range of places including tents, a cow shed and an inglenook fireplace!
Note Saturday date and earlier start-time.
The fête, held in the church, starts at 2.00 pm. Teas are served all afternoon. The concert starts at 3.00 pm. The church is open all day and features an interactive exhibition about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685.

Music on the Levels: Kitty Macfarlane
2020-05-31 15:00 - 17:00
Award-winning songwriter, singer and guitarist from Somerset, whose music takes its inspiration from the Levels, from the starling murmurations to the lowly eel’s epic migration, and the small part we ourselves play in a much bigger picture, her songs are bound together by the underlying theme of mankind’s relationship with the wild.
Teas served from 3.00 pm. The concert starts at 3.30 pm. The church is open all day and features an interactive exhibition about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685.

Music on the Levels: Madrigals and songs for voice and lute
2020-04-26 15:00 - 17:00
Songs and lute solos from the Golden Age of English music.
An afternoon of musical delight presented by soprano Mary Morgan and lutenist Steve Graham.
Teas served from 3.00 pm. The concert starts at 3.30 pm. The church is open all day and features an interactive exhibition about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685.

Music on the Levels: Platform for young musicians
2020-03-29 15:00 - 17:00
A showcase for talented performers from South West Music, Centre for Young Musicians Taunton, Somerstage Theatre School, Bridgwater and Taunton College and others. Please contact us if you want to take part.
Teas served from 3.00 pm. The concert starts at 3.30 pm. The church is open all day and features an interactive exhibition about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685.

Music on the Levels: Reg Meuross
2020-02-23 15:00 - 17:00
Folking.com soloist of the Year 2019, Somerset singer, songwriter and storyteller Reg Meuross writes and sings some of the most heart-aching love songs ever written, performed with depth and spellbinding delivery as well as story songs which bring characters from history to life and comment on life around him. “Brilliant singer-songwriter and true troubadour with a social conscience”. BBC Radio 2 Folk Show
Teas served from 3.00 pm. The concert starts at 3.30 pm. The church is open all day and features an interactive exhibition about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685.

Music on the Levels: Swing Fever
2020-01-26 15:00 - 17:00
Swing fever is a six piece band playing a mixture of jazz styles and popular music. The band has been around for many years and has travelled extensively all around the world; one of the most prestigious gigs was in Ned Kelly’s famous jazz club in Hong Kong.
In recent years the band has stayed closer to home playing at many venues in and around Weston-super-Mare. The band is led by trumpet player Mac Kirby.
Teas served from 3.00 pm. The concert starts at 3.30 pm. The church is open all day and features an interactive exhibition about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685.

Music on the Levels: Wallscourt Brass Quintet and Organ
2019-11-24 15:00 - 17:00
Thrill to the sound of brass in the fine acoustics of this wonderful church with Wallscourt Brass Quintet playing music ranging from Gabrieli and Handel to Peter Warlock and George Gershwin.
Wallscourt Brass Quintet consists of Ailsa Bailey and Stephen Bodiley on trumpets, Dave Gee on horn, Alice Bodiley on trombone and Philip Chidgey on tuba. For this concert, it is joined by John Bodily on organ.
Teas served from 3.00 pm. The concert starts at 3.30 pm. The church is open all day and features an interactive exhibition about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685.

Music on the Levels: Wildwood Jack
2019-10-27 15:00 - 17:00
Wildwood Jack is a unique acoustic guitar and ukulele folk duo from Kent. With outstanding musicianship Jayne Freeman and Adam Piggott take their audiences on a musical journey filled with songs inspired by their ‘on the road’ adventures.
Over the years the duo has gathered many favourable reviews, including:
“Quality songwriting, engaging, uplifting and filled with memorable melodies.” R2 Magazine
“This is an accomplished duo. Not only is the musicianship excellent, the vocal delivery is spot on.” Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales
Teas served from 3.00 pm. The concert starts at 3.30 pm. The church is open all day and features an interactive exhibition about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685.

New season of free concerts from Music on the Levels
2019-09-29 15:30 - 17:00
Music on the Levels announces a new season of popular free tea-time concerts starting on 29 September with Serenados Tango at 3.30 pm in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP.
Recalling the majestic sound of Argentina, Serenados Tango performs timeless compositions from the tango repertoire with true authenticity.
Admission to the concerts is free thanks to a grant from Westonzoyland Parish Council and the generous donations from members of the audiences.
Teas are available at a modest charge to enjoy before and during the concert and are served from around 3.00 pm.
The church is open all day and features an interactive exhibition about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685.
There is no need to book; just turn up at the Church in time to be seated by 3.30 pm. Contact Frank on 01278 699071 or e-mail onthelevels@outlook.com for more information.
Or visit the Music on the Levels website at https://musiconthelevels.com .
