Weekly guide to live music events and gigs in and around Oxford - August 17- 23

Friday, August 17

Cricketers Arms, Iffley Road, Oxford: Derrin Nauendorf. Aussie blues. 8.30pm. 01865 726264.

Swan, Eynsham: Dirty Earth Band. Rock covers. 8pm.

Zodiac, Cowley Road, Oxford: Grandaddy. 16s plus. Doors open 7pm. 01865 420042.

Upper Reaches Hotel, Bridge Street, Abingdon: Singer/pianist Dorothy Shaw. Dinner jazz. 7.30pm.

Borders Bookshop, Magdalen Street, Oxford:Jazz. Every Friday in the licensed cafe, 7-9pm 01865 203901.

The Bullingdon, Cowley Road, Oxford: Retro night with Oz and the Mallyman. Every Friday. 70s in carwash style. 8pm. 01865 244516.

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Saturday, August 18

Opposite Florence Park, Rymers Lane, Cowley, Oxford: Elder Stubbs Festival. Huw Lloyd-Langton (ex-Hawkwind), Some Dog (Punk), from Vegas, 'Elvis'; local bands Flashback, Bodidharma Blues Band, Spotlight open mike stage in the Dome in the Woods, Jubilee Brass Band, Skeleton Crew, Mark Ginsburg (cocktail pianist), and Paraguyan harpist Margaret Scruby. To kick things off Sol Samba processing round the allotments. Dance by Kipper Foot Dance Company presenting One More for the Road (including workshop); Egyptian dance performance and workshop, plus the Strawberry Fayre Majorettes. Open mike poetry reading sessions; arts (some martial) and crafts to watch or maybe have a go at. Foods and teas from around the world. Freddie the Fox, donkey and pony rides, swingboats, party games, maskmaking. Also sculptures, stalls, vegetable show and auction. Restore crafts and produce. Noon-5pm. 01865 747176. Cricketers Arms, Iffley Road, Oxford: Acoustic open session. 8.30pm. 01865 726264.

Jack Russell, Old Marston, Oxford: Destiny. 8pm.

Zodiac, Cowley Road, Oxford: Transformation club night. Indie. Every Saturday. Plus Beatroot club downstairs. 01865 4200042.

The Bullingdon, Cowley Road, Oxford: Sonic Boom regular trance/hardhouse club night. 9pm. 01865 244516.

Rose Theatre, Tewkesbury: Tribute to Louis Armstrong featuring Terry Lightfoot and his Band. 01684 295074.

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Sunday, August 19

Cricketers Arms, Iffley Road, Oxford: Acoustic open session. 8.30pm. 01865 726264.

Lord Nelson, Brightwell Baldwin: Easy-listening jazz. Every Sunday. Lunchtime.

Blackbird LeysPark, Oxford: Positive Dreams African Caribbean Festival. Sound systems, fashion show, children's tent, football tournament and martial arts demonstrations; stalls and food. Bands include Flexus Crew, Shogun Crew, Lissea, Star Rhapsody Steel Band and Mickie Culture. 01865 335488.

Black Horse, Kidlington: Scooby Don't. 8pm.

Victoria Park Bandstand, Newbury: Derek Tatam Chicagoans. 2-4pm.

Five Arrows Hotel, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury: George Brown. Lunchtime.

Rose Revived, Newbridge: George Brown Band.

Trout Inn, Lechlade: Seventh Avenue Express. ____________________________

Monday, August 20

Cricketers Arms, Iffley Road, Oxford: Acoustic open session. 8.30pm. 01865 726264.

Jongleurs, Hythe Bridge Stree, Oxford: Blues night. Corrina Greyson and matt Schofield Band. 8pm.

Freud Cafe, Walton Street, Oxford: Jazz, soul and Brazilian music. Every Monday at 9.30pm. Late bar.

Nettlebed Folk Song Club, near , Henley: Kellie While. 8pm. 01628 636620.

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Tuesday, August 21

Cricketers Arms, Iffley Road, Oxford: Acoustic open session. 8.30pm. 01865 726264.

Jongleurs Bar Risa, Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford: Dance night. Every Tuesday. Dancing with DJ Anthony. 01993 700403.

The Bullingdon, Cowley Road, Oxford: Denny Ilett Jnr Quartet. Every Tuesday, 8pm

Banbury House Hotel, Banbury: Mick Webber and Vibes.

Trout Inn, Lechlade: Louisiana Joyriders.

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Wednesday, August 22

Red Lion Hotel, Witney: Jazz at the Barn. The Alvin Ray Quartet. Every Wednesday, 8.30-11pm. 01993 703149.

Cricketers Arms, Iffley Road, Oxford: Jazz night. Every Wednesday Howard's Jazz.

Lamb, Wantage: Rascals of Rhythm.

Foresters Hall, Kidlington: Meeting of the Big Band Society. Telephone for details, 01865 765413.

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Thursday, August 23

Cricketers Arms, Iffley Road, Oxford: Acoustic open session. 8.30pm. 01865 726264.

Phoenix Picture House Bar, Walton Street, Oxford: Campus Unrest. Student night with DJs. 8-11pm.

The Bullingdon, Cowley Road, Oxford: Grand Western. Kalma and Mr Duck, DJ Marky Mark. 8pm. 01865 244516.

Jack Russell, Old Marston, Oxford: Jam session. 8pm. All welcome.

Chicago Rock, Park End Street, Oxford: Lee Wolf. Tribute to Will Smith. 8pm.

Zodiac, Cowley Road, Oxford: Sparklehorse. Plus Simian. Doors open 7pm. Disques Vogues easy-listening club 10.30pm. 01865 420042.01865 420042.

Towersey, Thame: Towersey Village Festival. Until Monday. Community festival with strong folk/roots music, dance and song flavour. Large children's festival with activities. Indoor and open-air concerts, dances and displays. Featuring Kathryn Tickell, Ensemble Mystical, Little Johnny England, Old Blind Dogs, Martin Simpson, Roy Bailey, Broderick and Bill Jones. Infoline: 01296 394411.