Doug's Bar Sessions
An Intimate Evening Of Songs & Story Telling
Rother Street Arts House, Stratford-upon-Avon
15th April 2026
Doors open 7pm
£10 Entry
This month the featured artists are Claire Boswell, Amit Dattani and Jack Blackman.
Claire’s distinctive and timeless sound evokes the aura of the Woodstock generation, with resonating lyrics, mellifluous vocals, and a subtle technical expertise reminiscent of Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams.
Folk, blues and Americana singer-songwriter Amit Dattani has garnered attention from the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Americana UK and fRoots, with his nimble fingerpicking and striking lyrical originality.
Jack’s Blackman’s music has been described as ‘exceptional’ by Whispering Bob Harris. Having cut his teeth in his teens trading licks with such luminaries as Paul Jones and The Blues Band, Tony Joe White and receiving accolades from Martin Simpson who marvelled, ‘At last! A brilliant young guitarist coming through’.
Access
At Rother Street Arts House , we’re committed to being an inclusive and accessible venue for everyone. Whether you require mobility support, an essential companion, or any specific adjustments, our team is here to help.
We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to make your visit as easy, comfortable, and enjoyable as possible. If there’s anything you need before or during your time with us, please don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
If you require wheelchair access, please contact us at info@rotherstreetarts.org so we can ensure your visit is as smooth and comfortable as possible. Our box office, lounge bar, and atrium are all fully accessible, with accessible toilets located just off the box office area. The front of the venue can be easily reached via two ramps.
We advise you check with the venue regarding any chances to their opening time / availability before arriving
