About

Join the American Museum in its spectacular gardens for a summer’s evening of music and American-inspired food and drink. Soak up the stunning views across the Limpley Stoke valley while you enjoy the music and choose from an array of light supper and refreshing drinks options at the American Garden Deli.

Lazy River Band

The Lazy River Band is a vocal-led jazz quartet from Bristol with an authentic, intimate, early-jazz sound, and a superb repertoire of songs mainly from the ’20s to ’40s.

The band includes a stunning, sultry vocal delivery from Rachel Lawrence, perfectly supported by Bill Frampton and Gus Dolding’s skillful and unique comping. Greg Sterland’s accomplished tenor saxophone playing completes their unique, vintage sound.

John Martin Quartet

An evening of jazz classics, Rat Pack Hits & Brazilian Bossa Nova lead by critically acclaimed tenor saxophonist John Martin.

Times & Pricing

Access to the grounds will be available from 5:30pm when doors open, music starts at 7pm. The event ends at 9pm. 

Standard tickets are £14.00 per person and provide a spot on the lawn. Please note there are no tables and chairs available on the lawn but you are welcome to bring your own chairs and picnic rugs.

Terrace tickets are £18.00 per person and provide a table reservation on the terrace. Please note tables and chairs are provided but must stay on the terrace.

Drinks, snacks and light suppers will be available to purchase from the American Garden Deli. The venue politely asks that only alcohol that is purchased at the event is consumed in line with onsite license requirements.  

You are welcome to bring your own folding chairs and blankets. 

The American Museum & Gardens is a non-smoking site.  

Parking is free. If the main car park is full, please follow signs to the additional parking, just a short distance up Claverton Hill from the main car park.