Sounds in The Square

'Sounds in The Square' brings live music in the town's Market Square every Saturday throughout July and August. Supported by businesses and the town council, it has proved hugely popular since members of what is now H2A launched it in 2006.

Here's the programme from 2008 - expect more in 2009:

SATURDAY 5th JULY

Nathan & Quinn (formerly ‘The Badgers’)

Gypsy Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic and Western Swing – they’re all wrapped up in the unique sound of Shropshire’s leading folk and roots duo, kick starting the Sounds season

Market Square: 11am – 1pm, no charge

SATURDAY 12th JULY

The Acoustic Underdogs

Foot-tapping rock and pop classics

Market Square: 11am – 1pm, no charge

SATURDAY 19th JULY

Shropshire Male Chorus

Shropshire Male Chorus began life as Sankey’s Male Voice Choir during the Second World War. Come and see why they’re still going strong after almost seventy years.

Market Square: 11am – 12pm, no charge

SATURDAY 26th JULY

Wellington Brass Band

Hear Wellington’s prize-winning band on their home turf.

Market Square: 11am – 12.30pm, no charge

SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST

Flames of our Neighbours & Housewives’ Choice

Two new guitar duos playing a mix of rock, pop and indie music from the Sixties to today.

Market Square: 11am – 1pm, no charge

SATURDAY 9th AUGUST

‘3 in a Bar’ Jazz Band

From New Orleans jazz to the Swing Era and beyond, this easy-on-the-ear jazz combo offers something for everyone.

Market Square: 11am – 1pm, no charge

SATURDAY 16th AUGUST

‘One Short’

English Traditional songs and tunes from a trio of fiddle, melodeon and percussion.

Market Square: 11am – 1pm, no charge

SATURDAY 23rd AUGUST

[Carnival Day: Sounds in The Square takes a break]

SATURDAY 30th AUGUST

A-Fix

Young up-tempo acoustic group A-Fix rounds off the Sounds season for 2008

Market Square: 11am – 1pm, no charge