Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
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In-house engineer
About The Village Inn
The Village Inn is a grassroots music venue in Stroud, Stroud. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics — so you can travel light.
The Village Inn books Acoustic, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Stroud venue directory.
The Village Inn is a traditional brew pub in the Cotswold town of Nailsworth, with Keep Brewing's mash tuns working away downstairs. Its open mic night is a long-running fixture — now in its sixth year — fronted by house band The VIPs and hosted by Johnny Barlow, with full PA and band equipment on hand for anyone who wants to play three songs of covers or originals. Held fortnightly on a Wednesday, it's a friendly, well-kitted spot for grassroots performers.
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2 York Villas, Bath Road, Stroud, Stroud, GL6 0HH
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Stroud venues and filter by backline.
The Village Inn books Acoustic, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Village Inn hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Stroud Open Mic Finder.
2 York Villas, Bath Road, Stroud, Stroud, GL6 0HH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Stroud venues nearby.
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