Live Music
The Jam Clan
Where:
Festival Pub - Outer Bailey
When:
Playing an eclectic blend of grassroots, jazz, original & old songs with added funk, a lot of soul… The Jam Clan are:
Lead Singer and creator of the Jam Clan, Tilly Ray J is The White Van Women herself. With decades of experience as the ultimate Karaoke Diva, and a self-taught guitarist. This 1997 Silver medallist Tap dancer drives the band, in all senses of the word, with her energy, creative song writing, white van and strong will!
- Pete Beresford on keyboards, Pete has an eclectic musical history involving Classical, Ska, Reggae and Jazz. played with such notables as Rico Rodriguez (trombonist with the Specials) and Satch Dixon (percussion with the Specials AKA), Lol Coxhill, (Sax) Melanie Harrold (singer songwriter) S.E. Rogie (palm wine guitarist). Known locally as the keyboard player and driving force behind the Herbert Spliffington AllStars...and the Art Blank Combo
- Slim Williams on guitar, Slim has played with Excello Records Swamp Blues player Lazy Lester and with Blues guitarist and songwriter Lowell Fulson. He was the guitarist with Pete Beresford and singer Lisa Jones (Tilly’s mum) in Rubee and the Rockets.
- Gary Foote on Sax and backing vocals Gary is the band chameleon, a multi-instrumentalist, equally at home behind a drum kit, or wielding a double bass, Gary has toured and recorded extensively with Joan Armatrading, Zoot Money, Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle and Laurel Aitken (aka ‘The Godfather of Ska’). He is a founding member of the Hipjoints.
- Francisco Gonzalez on Drums, Francisco started playing drums in Spain at age 16 and has been in the UK for 7 years. After 18 years of experience with various bands including Escervescentes in Spain and later Vacancy from Wrexham, he plays a variety of styles, blues, funk, rock.
Three fantastic festivals
12, 13 & 14 September 2025
Showcasing independent food and drink producers from the Marches. Embracing contemporary food trends & innovations.
9, 10 & 11 May 2025
Barrels of real ale, live music, talks, food and drink, kids' activities and a host of classic vehicles.
Sunday 10 August 2025
Ramble through the rolling countryside surrounding Ludlow and enjoy delicious food and drink from the region's producers.