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One week until we’re at the Kelston Roundhill!

Next Saturday, 19 September, we’ll be gathering at The Old Barn for a special evening with Three Cane Whale, Boss Morris and Jon Hamp.
Music, poetry and Morris dancing, all set against the stunning Kelston landscape. What better way to spend a Saturday evening?

🍛 Food will also be available, with authentic vegetarian Indian food served throughout the evening.

🎟️ Tickets are still available from the link in the bio taken in Roundhill Barn, Kelston by @kelstonrecords

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Join us for a truly unforgettable evening of music and poetry at The Old Barn, Kelston Roundhill on Saturday 19 September 2026.

🎶 Bristol’s acclaimed acoustic chamber-folk trio THREE CANE WHALE return for their much-loved annual gathering, joined by the extraordinary BOSS MORRIS – the all-female Morris dancing collective from Stroud – and their regular poetic collaborator, Bath writer and Kelston Poet Laureate JON HAMP.
Set against the spectacular backdrop of Kelston Roundhill, this promises to be a unique celebration of music, words and place. This year’s event is also dedicated to the memory of Craig Kenyon, whose passion and vision helped make these magical gatherings possible.

✨ Get your tickets now - link in bio

#ThreeCaneWhale #LiveMusic #KelstonRoundhill #FolkMusic #MorrisDancing Poetry BathEvents BristolMusic TheOldBarn taken in Kelston Roundhill by @kelstonrecords

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FROME FESTIVAL !! 7th July Tuesday 7.30 - 10pm
The Tunnels, 23 Bath Street, Frome, BA11 1DJ

FAIRFIELD ETHIO-JAZZ PROJECT
Laura Jurd - trumpet
Will Gregory - saxes, oboe, synth
Ross Hughes - flute, bs clar, sax, synth
Martin Kolarides - guitar
Stephen ‘Blaggy’ Blagrove - kpanlogo, brekete, kanganu
Norman ‘Rubba’ Stephenson - dundun drum, gankogui, axatse
Riaan Vosloo - double bass
Mark Whitlam - drum kit

Frome’s finest contemporary musicians join forces with stars from across the South West in a unique musical tribute to the region’s historic residency of former Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I. Laura Jurd, Will Gregory, Martin Kolarides and other local luminaries explore Ethio-Jazz, a unique fusion of the traditions of jazz and East African qenets.

From 1936-1941(43) HIM Emperor HAILE SELASSIE I and the Royal Family lived in exile in Fairfield House, Bath during Mussolini’s fascist invasion of Ethiopia. After his return to Ethiopia a flourishing jazz scene emerged during the 1960s & 70s, led by musicians such as Mulatu Astatke, Hailu Mergia & Walias Band.

Today Fairfield House, Bath is a community social enterprise dedicated to preserving and celebrating HIM’s legacy www.fairfieldhousebath.co.uk. When Bath celebrated the 70th anniversary of HIM being awarded the Freedom of the City Fairfield House convened its Ethio-Jazz Project to support those celebrations.

The debut album ‘BATH KETEMA' is released now by Kelston Records @kelstonrecords & Severn Songs @severn_songs both digitally and on vinyl ( also featuring Adrian Utley @adrian.utley Harriet Riley @harrietrileymusic & Julius Richard @juliusisrich, artwork: @simbahculture ).

LPs will be on sale !! LP profits go to Fairfield House

Tickets available via @frome.festival box office taken in The Tunnels by @kelstonrecords

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@houseofhismajesty 🦁🏡 Director Pauline Swaby-Wallace is presently in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and met up with Reggae Artist and friend @_tonyrebel to catch up about Fairfield House. Pauline presented a rare copy of the Bath Ketema vinyl, new album by the @fairfieldethiojazzproject 🎵🎧

Fairfield Ethio Jazz Project - Bath Ketema is an exuberant, contemporary and distinctly psychedelic recreation of the simmering Ethio-Jazz sounds pioneered in Addis Ababa in the 1960s and 1970s by musicians such as Mulatu Astatke and Hailu Mergia & the Walias Band.

Fairfield House, Bath is where HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I lived in exile 1936-1941 when Mussolini invaded his native Ethiopia. Gifted by HIM to the city of Bath as a home for the aged, today Fairfield House hosts a thriving community which celebrates HIM’s gift and his legacy.

www.fairfieldhousebath.co.uk

As part of celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of HIM being awarded the Freedom of the City of Bath, Fairfield House convened an Ethio-Jazz Project under the musical direction of Ross Hughes. The Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project has since grown in ambition and popularity, now attracting some exceptional musicians in the Bath and Bristol region.

The complex rhythms are laid down by Riaan Vosloo (double bass) and Mark Whitlam (drum kit) playing for the first time with percussionists Stephen ‘Ras Blaggy’ Blagrove and Norman ‘Jah Rubba’ Stephenson. Horn section and soloists are Laura Jurd (trumpet), Will Gregory (alto & bari sax, oboe, synth) and Ross Hughes (alto flute, bass clarinet, tenor sax, synth). Synths are played by Ross (Microkorg) and Will (Roland SH101). Adrian Utley adds his unique style of electric guitar, Harriet Riley plays vibraphone and Julius Richard adds the distinctively authentic Ethiopian sound of the krar.

@fairfieldethiojazzproject

Album artwork by @simbahculture

https://fairfieldethio-jazzproject.bandcamp.com/album/bath-ketema

Digital downloads available via all platforms

Physical copies via @houseofhismajesty 🦁🏡 @severn_songs @kelstonrecords and @onedubstoreuk

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#FairfieldHouse #Ethiojazz #CityofBath #BathKetema #Ethiopia taken in Fairfield House, Bath by @kelstonrecords

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A brilliant evening of music with @adrian.utley, Evan Parker and Mark Sanders at the wonderful @roundhillbarn 🎶

What a truly impressive and memorable experience ⭐️

#bathfringefestival #bathfringe2026 #bathfringe #fringefamily #fringefestival worldfringe cityofbath bathcity whatson whatsonbath cityofbathuk visitbath gigs livemusic instamusic musiclife taken in Roundhill Barn, Kelston by @kelstonrecords

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On 6th June, as part of the Bath Fringe Festival, Bristol Portishead guitar legend Adrian Utley will perform alongside saxophone pioneer Evan Parker and extraordinary percussionist Mark Sanders. 🎷🔥

Set in the stunning rural surroundings of Kelston Roundhill Barn, this promises to be a truly unique evening of jazz improvisation — and a special live recording event.

Limited spaces available — get your tickets now!

#BathFringeFestival #AdrianUtley #EvanParker #MarkSanders #Livemusic taken in Kelston Roundhill by @kelstonrecords

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It was a beautiful night up at the Kelston Roundhill Barn on Saturday 23.5 26 as part of the @bath_fringe festival with the @fairfieldethiojazzproject performing all the amazing tracks from their new album #BathKetema 💚💛❤️

Fairfield Ethio Jazz Project - Bath Ketema is an exuberant, contemporary and distinctly psychedelic recreation of the simmering Ethio-Jazz sounds pioneered in Addis Ababa in the 1960s and 1970s by musicians such as Mulatu Astatke and Hailu Mergia & the Walias Band.

Fairfield House, Bath is where HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I lived in exile 1936-1941 when Mussolini invaded his native Ethiopia. Gifted by HIM to the city of Bath as a home for the aged, today Fairfield House hosts a thriving community which celebrates HIM’s gift and his legacy.

www.fairfieldhousebath.co.uk

As part of celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of HIM being awarded the Freedom of the City of Bath, Fairfield House convened an Ethio-Jazz Project under the musical direction of Ross Hughes. The Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project has since grown in ambition and popularity, now attracting some exceptional musicians in the Bath and Bristol region.

The complex rhythms are laid down by Riaan Vosloo (double bass) and Mark Whitlam (drum kit) playing for the first time with percussionists Stephen ‘Ras Blaggy’ Blagrove and Norman ‘Jah Rubba’ Stephenson. Horn section and soloists are Laura Jurd (trumpet), Will Gregory (alto & bari sax, oboe, synth) and Ross Hughes (alto flute, bass clarinet, tenor sax, synth). Synths are played by Ross (Microkorg) and Will (Roland SH101). Adrian Utley adds his unique style of electric guitar, Harriet Riley plays vibraphone and Julius Richard adds the distinctively authentic Ethiopian sound of the krar.

@fairfieldethiojazzproject

Album artwork by @simbahculture

https://fairfieldethio-jazzproject.bandcamp.com/album/bath-ketema

Digital downloads available via all platforms

Physical copies via @houseofhismajesty 🦁🏡 @severn_songs @kelstonrecords and @onedubstoreuk

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#FairfieldHouse #Ethiojazz #CityofBath #BathKetema Ethiopia taken in Fairfield House, Bath by @kelstonrecords

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Fairfield Ethio Jazz Project - Bath Ketema is an exuberant, contemporary and distinctly psychedelic recreation of the simmering Ethio-Jazz sounds pioneered in Addis Ababa in the 1960s and 1970s by musicians such as Mulatu Astatke and Hailu Mergia & the Walias Band.

Fairfield House, Bath is where HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I lived in exile 1936-1941 when Mussolini invaded his native Ethiopia. Gifted by HIM to the city of Bath as a home for the aged, today Fairfield House hosts a thriving community which celebrates HIM’s gift and his legacy.

www.fairfieldhousebath.co.uk

As part of celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of HIM being awarded the Freedom of the City of Bath, Fairfield House convened an Ethio-Jazz Project under the musical direction of Ross Hughes. The Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project has since grown in ambition and popularity, now attracting some exceptional musicians in the Bath and Bristol region.

The complex rhythms are laid down by Riaan Vosloo (double bass) and Mark Whitlam (drum kit) playing for the first time with percussionists Stephen ‘Ras Blaggy’ Blagrove and Norman ‘Jah Rubba’ Stephenson. Horn section and soloists are Laura Jurd (trumpet), Will Gregory (alto & bari sax, oboe, synth) and Ross Hughes (alto flute, bass clarinet, tenor sax, synth). Synths are played by Ross (Microkorg) and Will (Roland SH101). Adrian Utley adds his unique style of electric guitar, Harriet Riley plays vibraphone and Julius Richard adds the distinctively authentic Ethiopian sound of the krar.

@fairfieldethiojazzproject

Album artwork by @simbahculture

https://fairfieldethio-jazzproject.bandcamp.com/album/bath-ketema

Digital downloads available via all platforms

Physical copies via @houseofhismajesty 🦁🏡 @severn_songs @kelstonrecords and @onedubstoreuk

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#FairfieldHouse #Ethiojazz #CityofBath #BathKetema #Ethiopia taken in Fairfield House, Bath by @kelstonrecords

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The latest Kelston Records project — recorded live at Kelston Roundhill Barn — is our most ambitious yet.

On 6th June, as part of the Bath Fringe Festival, Bristol guitar legend Adrian Utley ventures deep into uncharted territory as he fulfils a long-held ambition: an evening of free jazz improvisation with saxophone pioneer Evan Parker, joined by the extraordinary percussionist Mark Sanders.

Set in the beautiful rural surroundings of Kelston Roundhill Barn, this promises to be a memorable and unique live recording event. Support comes from poet Withdrawn.

Tickets available from the link in the bio!

Simple vegetarian food will be available, along with a cash bar. by @kelstonrecords

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Ethiopian Victory Day at @houseofhismajesty 🦁🏡

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Last night we had a very moving and special event, celebrating 85 years since the first major allied Victory of WW2, just as those who came before us in Bath were celebrating alongside Her Imperial Majesty in 1941.

Ethiopian Victory in 1941 was the long awaited justice for His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I after 5 years in exile.

Today, many people locally are waking up to Bath's special Ethiopian connection, and nothing says this more than talented local musicians forming an Ethiopian Jazz collective, called the Fairfield Ethio Jazz Project @fairfieldethiojazzproject , and releasing an amazing album called Bath Ketema ( City of Bath). Bath Ketema is out now on all platforms, and for the physical copy via both the Fairfield House giftshop, @severn_songs and @kelstonrecords .

Part of the evening was an brilliant short talk from Zander Woollcombe, and his Mother, Rosey Simonds, the Grandson and Daughter of Lt Col, Tony Simonds, of Gideon Force, who fought alongside Ethiopian patriots to oust the Italians in 1941.

In a gesture of appreciation for His Imperial Majesty's story and legacy in Bath, oil Painter, Danny Keen, presented his gift to the City of Bath. A portrait of His Imperial Majesty, in exile, to be displayed at Fairfield House. The portrait was received by Gash Kifle Derege on behalf of the communities of Fairfield House.

Thankyou everyone who made Ethiopian Victory Day 2026 such a special occasion in remembrance of those who gave their lives for this cause.

Special mention and congratulations to our partner in Addis Ababa, the Emperor Haile Selassie I Memorial Foundation who also held a very successful event yesterday on this auspicious occasion.

"As St. George who killed the dragon is the Patron Saint of our army as well as of our allies, let us unite with our allies in everlasting friendship and amity in order to be able to stand against the godless and cruel dragon which has newly risen and which is oppressing mankind." HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I - May 5 1941

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#FairfieldHouse #Bath #CityofBath #Ethiopia #Heritage taken in Fairfield House, Bath by @kelstonrecords

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We are in the Bath Fringe Festival Programme this year!

Join us for an exciting evening at Kelston Farm, as the Fairfield Ethio-Jazz Project brings their powerful sound to the stunning setting of Roundhill Barn. Ethio-Jazz Live at Roundhill Barn, Kelston– 23rd May

Experience a rich fusion of East African qenets with jazz rhythms, percussion, horns, and electronics — performed by some of the South West and beyond’s leading contemporary musicians. This unique performance pays tribute to the legacy of HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I and his historic connection to the city of Bath.

✨ Special guest: Julius Richard on the krar (traditional Ethiopian harp)

From 1936–1941, HIM and the Imperial Family lived in exile at Fairfield House in Bath during Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia. Years later, Ethiopia’s vibrant jazz scene flourished under his rule in Addis Ababa, led by legends like Mulatu Astatke, Hailu Mergia & Girma Bèyènè. The Fairfield Ethio-Jazz Project brings these powerful histories and sounds together in an unforgettable rural setting.

🎧 The band’s debut LP Bath Ketema (featuring Adrian Utley and Harriet Riley) will also be available on the night.

🎟️ Don’t miss out – get your tickets now. Link in the bio!
#EthioJazz #LiveMusic #BathEvents #KelstonFarm @bathfringe taken in Kelston Roundhill by @kelstonrecords

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Introducing Bath Ketema ባዝ ከተማ by @fairfieldethiojazzproject

Featuring Adrian Utley, Laura Jurd, Will Gregory & many more...

Fairfield House, Bath is where HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I and the Ethiopian Royal family lived in exile 1936-1941 when Mussolini invaded their native Ethiopia. Gifted by HIM to the city of Bath as a home for the aged, today Fairfield House hosts a thriving community which celebrates HIM’s gift and his legacy.

As part of celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of HIM being awarded the Freedom of the City of Bath, Fairfield House convened and recorded an Ethio-Jazz Project under the musical direction of Ross Hughes in 2024 to mark this special relationship between Bath and Ethiopia.

We’re delighted to announce we’re releasing these very special recordings on 5th May to coincide with Ethiopian Victory Day, commemorating the Emperor’s triumphant return to Ethiopia in 1941.

You can listen to the first single “Emnete” now & pre-order the vinyl via bandcamp...

Artwork by Simbah Pilé
Design by Josh Hughes-Games
Recorded & Mixed by Patrick Phillips
Mastered by James Trevascus
Released by Severn Songs & Kelston Records taken in Fairfield House, Bath by @kelstonrecords

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