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\n Transatlantic sounds are heading to Crewkerne this summer.\n<\/p>\n
\n Oconee Bell will bring their transatlantic music that draws upon Americana, folk, and bluegrass influences to South Somerset Music Centre on Saturday, July 25.\n<\/p>\n
\n According to organisers, the group’s “abundant experience, coupled with their innate musicality, combines impeccable arrangements of engaging popular covers as well as thoughtful and insightful original songs.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The performance takes place from 7pm to 8.30pm.\n<\/p>\n
\n Tickets are priced between \u00a35 and \u00a310 and can be purchased at southsomersetmusiccentre.co.uk\/event-details\/oconee-bell<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n A five-week course is being held for adult learners to start reading and sight-singing music.\n<\/p>\n \n Taking place at South Somerset Music Centre in Crewkerne, the sessions will be led by Jonathan Delbridge.\n<\/p>\n \n The first session will take place from 7.30pm to 9pm on Monday, July 27.\n<\/p>\n \n The course will cover the basics of music notation, rhythm, pitch, and scales, and is designed for singers, musicians, and complete beginners.\n<\/p>\n \n It aims to build musical confidence and independence in a supportive environment with no prior experience needed.\n<\/p>\n \n Spaces are limited, priced at \u00a370 for all five sessions, with booking recommended.\n<\/p>\n \n This can be done at southsomersetmusiccentre.co.uk\/event-details\/learn-to-read-music-and-sight-sing-a-five-week-introduction-2026-07-27-19-30<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n A celebrated acoustic guitarist is set to perform in South Petherton this weekend.\n<\/p>\n \n Iago Banet will perform on Saturday, July 25, from 8pm at The David Hall.\n<\/p>\n \n Banet, who has been described as a “master of the guitar” by BBC Radio 3’s Sean Rafferty, and as “nothing short of phenomenal” by R’n’R Magazine, has released three solo albums.\n<\/p>\n \n With several highly successful tours throughout the UK, which have included multiple sell-out shows, Mr Banet is renowned for his unique fingerstyle, gypsy jazz, and blues blend.\n<\/p>\n \n Tickets can be bought through tickettailor.com\/events\/thepethertonartstrust\/2101691<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n The Eve Appleton Band is set to perform in South Petherton.\n<\/p>\n \n The group will be performing at The David Hall on Friday, July 24, from 8pm until 10.30pm.\n<\/p>\n \n With tones of 60s Folk Revival, Americana, and alternative yet super danceable Folk.\n<\/p>\n \n In 2023, the band was named the winner of the Green Man Rising competition.\n<\/p>\n \n Ro Clark and Miles Stringer, known for their folk and jazz-influenced music, will also feature in an evening of live music.\n<\/p>\n \n Tickets are available for purchase online at tickettailor.com\/events\/thepethertonartstrust\/2213320<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n A play is continuing to take to the stage in Yeovil this week.\n<\/p>\n \n Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade will be performed at the Swan Theatre until Saturday, July 25.\n<\/p>\n \n The play follows Judy and Johnny, who live in a 1950s dream home.\n<\/p>\n \n However, the audience later learns that their lives are not as perfect as things originally seem.\n<\/p>\n \n Each performance starts at 7.45 pm, with doors opening at 7.15 pm.\n<\/p>\n \n Tickets cost \u00a313.50 and can be purchased via swan-theatre.co.uk\/home-im-darling-by-laura-wade<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n A senior curator will present a special heritage talk in Yeovil.\n<\/p>\n \n Amal Khreisheh, of the South West Heritage Trust, will delve into the past at Westlands Entertainment Venue on Thursday, July 23.\n<\/p>\n \n The talk, titled ‘Treasures of Somerset\u2019, will spotlight key historical items from prehistoric times to the present day, especially those from the Yeovil and South Somerset area.\n<\/p>\n \n The event celebrates the 2026 Festival of Archaeology.\n<\/p>\n \n Tickets are \u00a310 and include a tea or coffee.\n<\/p>\n\n Learn to Read Music and Sight-Sing
\n<\/h3>\n\n South Petherton
\n<\/h2>\n\n Iago Banet
\n<\/h3>\n\n Eve Appleton Band plus Ro Clark and Miles Stringer
\n<\/h3>\n\n Yeovil
\n<\/h2>\n\n Home I\u2019m Darling
\n<\/h3>\n\n Treasures of Somerset with Amal Khreisheh
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