Saturday 1st November - 8:30pm
Lost Revellers
Lost Revellers are a four piece original folk band from East Sussex. Their music draws on Gypsy jazz, tango, celtic and Eastern-European folk, and mixes traditional instruments with polyphonic electric string and synth sounds. Jazz and blues infused violin solos intertwine with soaring accordion melodies, infectious bass riffs and fiery percussion to make a unique fusion.
Sunday 2nd November - 4:00pm
Alex Green
The lead singer with popular local band, Look Around Corners, this afternoon we have the delightful voice of Alex Green singing some beautiful acoustic songs.
Wednesday 5th November - 8:00pm
Ropemakers Open Mic
We extend a big welcome to all musicians, poets, comedians, storytellers and any other performers to come down and show your talents in the Ropemakers Open Mic Night. Hosted by the talented Chris Deacon
Friday 7th November - 8:30pm
All for Joly (Duo)
Brother and sister (Jae & Sammantha) from popular Cornish folk punk band All For Jolly will be playing at The Ropemakersl in Bridport on Friday 7th November! A celebration of resilience, connection, and Cornish pride. With a sound that fuses the traditional and the rebellious, All For Jolly are more than a band—they are a force of nature, with a message of hope and solidarity. Their journey is a testament to their passion and hard work. Making waves both on and off stage as they continue to carve their path through the world of music.
Saturday 8th November - 8:30pm
The Curst Sons
The Curst Sons have been playing their powerful, stripped back take on early American traditional music since 1998. Performing mainly original material with a few distinctive arrangements of traditional songs, they have released six full length albums, one 10” vinyl EP, and a digital LIVE EP. All on their own Curst Mountain label. Over the years they have played venues ranging from tiny country pubs to festival main stages, appeared on several local radio shows and recorded two live sessions on the much missed Mark Lamarr BBC Radio 2 show. They were runners-up in the 2013 International Song Writing Competition, nominated for Best Alt Country Album in the 10th Independent Music Awards 2011 and for Best Americana Act in the British Country Music Awards 2010.
Sunday 9th November - 4:00pm
Jinder
Phil Jinder Dewhurst, known professionally as Jinder, is a singer songwriter of exceptional ability. A solo artist for many years with a string of hits behind him, Jinder just seems to get better with each new recording. Codetta, his 13th solo album, is the perfect example of how far his journey has taken him to date. This will probably make me sound very lazy, but the easiest way to describe this new album from him is "simply stunning."
Wednesday 12th November - 7:30pm
Ropemakers Cheese Club
Cheese Club is set for Wednesday 12th November, and this month we will feature six more delicious artisan cheeses. We will also have a selection of drinks to accompany them available for sale. Booking is essential. Cost is £9.00 per head for cheese board only.
Friday 14th November - 8:30pm
TwoManTing
TwoManTing was formed in 2004 when Sierra Leonean drummer Jah-man Aggrey, and guitarist Jon Lewis were playing together as part of dance band, Le Cod Afrique, at venues such as Montreux Jazz Festival and WOMAD. The duo immediately became a hit on the UK festival circuit with their brand of bouncy “Sunshine Afro-roots”. Shows have included Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Wilderness and Green Man Festivals to name but a few. Using guitar, live loops and percussion the duo creates a highly danceable full band sound and their reputation has earned them recent support slots with the likes of Tinariwen, The Oyster Band, Edward 2 and Dub Colossus. Their music is often featured on BBC Radio 3 and 6Music. Shows feature palm-wine, acoustic dub and highlife grooves with thoughtful and thought-provoking lyrics on subjects ranging from childhood memories, political protest and er….duvets.
Saturday 15th November - 8:30pm -
Ska-Kives
Ska-Kives are a lively Somerset-based band bringing the infectious sounds of ska, rocksteady, reggae, and two-tone to life. With a setlist that celebrates the best of the 60s through to the 80s, they deliver high-energy performances that get audiences dancing from the first beat to the last. Known for their polished covers and unmistakable passion for the genre, Ska-Kives transport listeners back to the golden age of ska and reggae, blending timeless classics with a vibrant stage presence. Whether it’s a favourite two-tone anthem or a rocksteady groove, Ska-Kives always bring the rhythm and soul to every show, making them a must-see for fans of vintage beats and unforgettable live music.
Sunday 16th November - 4:00pm
Jake Watson
Jake Watson is the wild banjo thumping, guitar picking, cider swigging frontman of travelling band The Swamp Stomp String Band. His songs pull you between foot stomping blues, to jigs and reels, shanties and swinging country ditties, singing songs of sinking ships, dingy honky tonks and folks he’s encountered through his travels.
Monday 17th November - 8:00pm
Sunset Café Stompers
The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago’s infamous South Side. Al Capone owned it, Louis Armstrong starred there. The Sunset Cafe Stompers do play the music of that period... great tunes from Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller... but the band’s wide repertoire also features songs made famous by artists as diverse as Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, the Inkspots, Fats Domino... even Elvis. Beneath it all, one can sense the elusive, shifting, pulse which defines the sound of New Orleans. In that city, ever since the 1900s, bands have been hired to attract a crowd, or to add spirit and generate excitement for all kinds of occasion. Throughout the last twenty years we have followed in that tradition: playing jazz clubs, concerts for churches, arts centres, village dances, weddings, festivals, funerals, garden parties... from our Dorset/Somerset base, down to Cornwall and up to Cumbria
Fri 21st November - 8:30pm
The Transitions
The Transitions are a band created by men old enough to know better but still young enough to care less. We make a bit of dosh mostly having fun covering great songs you had forgotten you liked, and playing them to poor unsuspecting folks in drinking establishments all over sunny Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. We don't stick to any genres really so we do have a wide and varied arsenal which is perfect for entertaining varied audiences. When we don't have our primitive cave dweller Mr Listy tapping out beats on his ca’jon (a kind of drum), Karlos plays bass guitar and a bass drum whilst Fatt’s plays guitar and tambourine with his foot. As a result Karlos and Fatts will both need hip replacements in a few years time. Come and check us out sometime and witness how a band with no real talent, manages to trick drunk people into thinking we do. Bare in mind in order to do this you will have to stay sober which may not be worth the prize
Sat 22nd November - 8:30pm
BEMIS
Bemis are a multi-award winning acoustic rock band (including Guide Awards Best Band in 2018) who have played countless festivals, clubs, pubs, community events and venues in their 19 years together. They began as an acoustic duo and built up the band and the band's sound through the development of their 9 album releases. They have played to great acclaim headlining on stages at Victorious Festival and Guilfest, and played multiple times at Bearded Theory Festival, Wickham Festival, Beautiful Days Festival, New Day Festival, Endorse it in Dorset, and many other. They have gained a great reputation as a headline band at their own venue gigs and supported artists such as Midge Ure, Ian McNabb, The Men They Couldn't Hang, Phil Beer, Ian Prowse, Bob Dylan Project, Lucy Wainwright Roche and many others. Their sound has a strong focus on vocal harmonies with the 4 main singers taking lead roles in different songs, with the powerful instrumental section weaving a dynamic emotional edge to the vocals. They're currently working on their tenth release for 2025 and will be showcasing some of these songs in this special Edge of the Wedge performance. They'll also be performing the popular Bemis songs from the previous albums through the set.
Sun 23rd November - 4:00pm
James Hollingsworth
James Hollingsworth's original music, and his original take on classic Pop/Rock, Blues and more, is an acoustic fusion of folk, blues, trance, metal and progressive rock.
Friday 28th November - 8:30pm
Old Baby Mackerel
Old Baby Mackerel play high-energy, foot-stomping Bluegrass featuring a fantastic line-up of renowned musicians from some of the UK’s best folk, Americana and festival bands. Their music uses the sounds of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and double bass to get knees bouncing and elbows swinging to the virtuosic sound of blistering solos and sweet harmonies. Be prepared to be transported back in time to the early 20th century and across the Atlantic to North America where songs dramatized the small-town fascination with locomotion, the trials of murderous drunks and the veneration of whisky and bootleg liquor.
Saturday 29th November - 8:30pm
The Goodfellas
Ska, Reggae including the South Somerset Brass Bevvy
Sunday 30th November - 4:00pm
Rosie Eade and Jon Maybe
Rosie Eade "Folk Pixie" and Jon Maybey have long been crossing paths on the south-west music scene. As multi-instrumentalists and songwriters, they now combine their love of folk and world music, with a splash of pop/rock, around a mix of traditional and original songs, tunes and improvisation. Rosie on vocals (likened to the voices of Sandy Denny, Maddy Prior and Grace Slick
