Description

Trevor Babajack Steger was raised on listening to his mother, a club singer in the sixties and the only two records in his parents record collection, Johnny Cash and Rory Gallagher. In the late seventies his own musical adventures began by playing bass in a number of local punk bands.

One night he went to a local venue to witness a band that would both change his thoughts and start him on the road of musical discovery. Nine Below Zero were the band and blues the hook. The day after he brought himself a Sonny Boy Williamson record and a blues harp. Years of practice and honing of skills that took him across Europe and Africa.

In the early 90's, Trevor was in Zimbabwe. Living and working with the Shona people in Mashonaland East. During this time Trevor's first son, Jack was born. According to Shona custom, the father takes his son's name, so from that day forwards, Trevor was known as 'Babajack': The father of Jack.

Founder member and co-song writer of the successful band ‘Babajack’ brought him to the forefront of the British Blues scene where he has been nominated numerous times for Best Harmonica Player along with Best Album and Song in the British Blues Awards.

Now Trevor lives on his narrow boat, stepping out on his own to perform his own brand of Blues, drawing from his love of early rural blues, punk and world music. Using slide guitar, harp and stomp box to create his unique sound which is both exciting and real.

Description

Popular 15th century half-timbered Grade II listed pub, just off Tewkesbury Cross. The entrance to the public bar is from the street, whilst the Lounge Bar is accessed from one of Tewkesbury's many alleyways.

There have been many improvements to the premises over at least 800 years, the surviving oldest part being a 12th century barn, now a medieval style dinning area.

Laurence and Natalie, hosts for the last 5 years, have recently updated the Berkeley Arms to reflect it's 12th century medieval heritage. This is well worth a visit just for the atmosphere.

The good food, beer, cider and wine tick all the boxes. The Berkeley Arms has Cask Marque accreditation and can be found in Camra's 2017 Good Beer Guide, both reflecting high quality.

Live Music Every Saturday 8.30pm to Midnight

8 Church Street,

Tewkesbury,

Gloucestershire,

England,

GL20 5PA.

01684 290 555