The Convent South Woodchester, reviews by real event-goers

Review of Blue Rose Code

First class show by one of my favourite bands in the atmospheric setting of The Convent.

Review of The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc

Absolutely first rate performance, they deserve to be better known

Review of Ben Watt and Band feat. Bernard Butler

It was cancelled!

Review of Kevin Pearce

Very good show; amazing voice. The percussion was a bit loud but when Kevin was singing solo, it was a very moving performance.

Review of Flight Brigade

Fantastic!

Review of Dreadzone

Fantastic gig, wonderfully intimate venue!

Review of David Ford

David Ford never disappoints however the new economic related tracks were rough around the edges, interesting but 50/50 about them. Sound balance took 3-4 tracks to be spot on. Track selection not as strong as the other shows such as the Charge and Arrangement tours. Overall a top night if music and entertainment. Intriguing venue and would return and will always try to catch Mr. Ford when he tours, as I have been hyper critical here and I would strongly recommend any genuine music fan to get to see him at any opportunity as he never fails to deliver music with real depth, honesty and soul. 8/10 (Union Chapel with the strings was 10/10 as a comparison). Go on treat yourself and immerse yourself in a serious British talent who for better or worse is the best kept secret on the UK music scene since Songs for the Road !

Review of Dreadzone

Great venue, great voice. A cash-strapped under 30s concession might help raise the average age!

Review of The Jar Family

Great band ,great music and amazing location for a friend's night out.

Review of Jack Carty

Jack was awesome as usual, but the tiny audience made it all feel very strange! The venue was atmospheric and the staff friendly.

Review of Dreadzone

Dreadzone was brilliant will definitely be going to see them again

Review of David Ford

David was brilliant as always. Could have done without the emotional guy chatting before and after. We came to see David not listen to someone else waffle on.

Review of David Ford

How to nearly make it to a David Ford concert

Two (formerly) huge fans travel from Birmingham. Struggle to park. Enter restaurant. Get completely ignored for 25 minutes by at least four staff members. Watch couple who came in after them finish their food. Continue to wait. Meal finally arrives. Both agree this is the worst meal they have ever had. Try to pay for ridiculously overpriced meal but it takes too long. Go upstairs to concert. No seats available. Leave without seeing David Ford.

Review of David Ford

Incredible songwriter, hypnotic performer, and an intelligent & engaging human to be in a room with. Brilliant and informal night in a magical setting.

Review of David Ford

Flawless

Review of Martin Simpson

Price of glass of wine - ridiculously expensive!!

Review of Martin Simpson

Unbelievably beautiful venue, converted Convent sympathetically converted to a hotel, restaurant and intimate music venue. Couldn’t have been done better. Was nice to have time before the show to just sit and take in the surroundings.
Martin was as competent as ever, absolutely superb musician, probably the best in his solo folk/traditional male solo. I’ve seen him several times before and did think this time he spent more time talking and tuning that previous shows, so we got less listening time. I also personally prefer many of his own compositions, whereas he played a lot of other people’s on this occasion. Was disappointed he didn’t play Duncan and Brady this time, as the race to the finish given the speed of the piece is always entertaining. Really enjoyed it and would see Martin again to see if he revisits some of his older compositions again. Take a coat if going to this venue, the Chapel performance space is freezing in winter!

Review of Martin Simpson

First visit, which lived up to and exceeded expectations. Hope to be back before the year's out. Individual and attentive staff, couldn't do enough to help.
Great sound system in the bar area.
Beautiful open fireplace.
All round excellent!

Review of The Carrivick Sisters

Fantastic evening of top quality music by talented multi instrumentalists and great storyteller songwriters. The venue and the songs were a great match - ghost songs in a spooky gothic convent!

Review of The Carrivick Sisters

As always, The Carrivick Sisters treated us to a consummately professional set, both multi-instrumentalists, and voices of Angels... a real treat. The session was being recorded as a 10th Anniversary live concert - I hope the sound coes out as well as it sounded on the night... lovely