Description

BLACKBIRD are a Hard Rock and Metal band born from Gloucestershire, currently booking gigs around the UK, ready to make their mark.

Formed in the Summer of 2018 by frontman Jet, guitarists Buckley and Rich “Ditto” Walter, and bassist Stinger. The four began writing material based on their varied interests, incorporating other styles such as funk and rap into their music.

As time passed, BLACKBIRD were ready to share their new sound with the world, but were lacking a drummer - enter Ben Lawson, the Lefty-from-Abergavenny, who's signature style enhanced the sound which the band were seeking.

The band’s influences include artists such as Stone Sour, Alter Bridge, Five Finger Death Punch, Santa Cruz, The Cult Classics, Architects and Skindred.

With the release of their first single “Landslide” and their debut show in December 2018, BLACKBIRD were honoured to have been listed on 50 Below Promotion’s “50 Below The Radar” list for 2018, an exceptional achievement for the band.

Ready to take flight in 2019, BLACKBIRD are not to be missed!

Description

We are a warm friendly local pub on the edge of Cheltenham town centre offering large selection of real ales, lager, cider, wines and spirits as well as selected special offers and 10% off nights for your to take advantage off while your here. We also provide entertainment on most nights of the week, keeping Monday's free to enjoy a quiet relaxing drink with good conversation.

Tuesday's we have Plug n Play Acoustic Sessions, Wednesday is our ever so popular Karaoke night with resident DJ Kev and Thursday is our epic Quiz night with a delicious homemade menu available from 7:30pm.

Over the weekends you can join us for a nice quiet drink in the day or in the evening we turn into one of Cheltenham's longest running live music venues ~ Friday's & Saturday's offer live music, mostly using the abundance of local bands and covering most genres over the year, we also offer original music nights with artist and bands joining us from all over the World and what’s more these event are always free entry.

Sunday Night Live is our infamous Open mic night with host Howard Sinclair, so whether you fancy trying your hand at singing or playing (house instruments provided or plug and play) or you just want to come along and enjoy the local talent. Any performance welcome, music, comedy, poetry and spoken word.

17 Portland Street,

Cheltenham,

Gloucestershire,

England,

GL52 2NZ.

01242 525510