Palmer's Music Rooms

01/02/2022

This is my pondering face. What am I pondering? Mainly the future of the local music scene here in Shrewsbury.

In a time before Covid I started running an open mic night at Palmer's Cafe, which then evolved into the "Music Rooms" event - a space to come and jam, make recordings, and hear original music from local artists.

The idea was to be create a unique melting pot of musical creativity for the town. We had some amazing moments both in the jamming sessions and on the stage. It was also a lot of work, and on some occasions it felt less than worthwhile due to small turnouts.

We're now at the stage where it would be feasible to return to regular live music events. But I haven't launched back into Palmer's Music Rooms because with limited time and energy I need to be sure it's the best way to achieve the goal: to see local music thriving.

So here's an invitation to share your thoughts!
Do events like this still have appeal for you?
Are you interested in hearing the music local artists are making?
Would you like to perform?
How could we make it work, together?
And anything else you want to add!

I'd love to hear from you.
Andy 🎶

16/06/2020

Abi Foster Music played a brilliant set at Palmer's last year. Now she's crowdfunding to record a new album. Please have a look and consider supporting her campaign! There are some great rewards on offer, besides supporting a talented local singer-songwriter.

To bring my original songs to life in the studio and create an album that you'll be proud to have helped make happen :)!

06/05/2020

Back in September 2019 Mr Bradbury performed a unique live set featuring looping synths, beatboxing and singing. Hear his opening track recorded live at Palmer's Cafe during the monthly Palmer's Music Rooms event.

17/03/2020

❎ PALMER'S MUSIC ROOMS EVENTS ARE CANCELLED ❎

We're really disappointed but feel that we need to follow the advice and not ask people to gather, or performers to travel.

Palmer's of Shrewsbury cafe is still open in the week as usual and welcomes your support. ☕️

We will let you know when events start up again. ✅

02/03/2020

James Chatfield travels the country bringing his unique playing style to the streets. You can enjoy his music in the cosy atmosphere of Palmer's cafe ☕️🎸😊

20/02/2020

Thankfully Shrewsbury town centre is back to normal for the music night tomorrow! We've chosen an appropriate 'song of the month' to include in our jam session 😄🌧

I Can See Clearly Now" is a Billboard Hot 100 Chart #1 hit song, written and recorded by Johnny Nash. It was a single from the album of the same name and ach...

13/02/2020

03/02/2020

Something completely different for Palmer's Music Rooms this month. Auki - an improvising, podcasting ensemble. A unique musical experience, hear Auki's music unfold real-time through various acoustic and electronic instruments. Don't miss this! 😮🎹🎷🎲🎵

16/01/2020

Our song of the month: this modern classic, and favourite riff of high-school rock bands. We will rock this jam session.
Friday 7.30pm jamming, 9pm River Water live

Directed by Alex & Martin http://www.whitestripes.com http://www.xlrecordings.com

06/01/2020

Happy new year!! We've invited the stellar River Water to help us kick things off in January. Let's make 2020 a year of celebrating original, local, live music. 😁🎤🎸

19/12/2019

12 months of live, local, original music over! We've had some amazing moments thanks to everyone who has come along 🙌🎤

The first quarter of 2020 is already planned, with guests River Water, Auki Podcast, Chatfield and Mair Thomas Music ⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you haven't made it down to one of our gigs yet, don't miss out next year! Put these dates in your diary. And please share this flyer 😉

Thanks for supporting live, local, original music,
Andy & the PMR team