Guardian Music — Local and nu-folk bands join the big names at little Rammy this year. And you can even get there by steam trainThe British summer can be relied upon for two things: rain and music festivals. While the UK population has endured than its fair share of ... more info

Guardian Music — It's not every day we offer you the chance to listen to an eight-part 'soul opera'. So let us know your thoughtsFor most people there are only seven deadly sins to worry about, but Paul Heaton's life is even more stressful. His "soul opera" concerns... more info

Guardian Music — Sophisticated electronic popsters Saint Etienne headline along with Villagers and Cherry Ghost at the boutique Deer Shed Festival (20-22 Jul, Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, nr Ripon, Yorkshire) ...Acid-fried American indie experimenters Animal Collectiv... more info

Guardian Music — The best music and arts-focused summertime events for the whole family2000 TreesWhen 12-14 JulyWhere Upcote Farm, Cheltenham, GloucestershireWhat New and underground British bands in the CotswoldsWho 65daysofstatic, the Futureheads, Guillemots, Hundr... more info

Guardian Music — Plenty of time yet to prepare for the high-voltage stadium rave of Chase & Status, who headline the first day of this year's South West Four (25 & 26 Aug, Clapham Common) ...Villagers, Cherry Ghost and Beth Jeans Houghton lead the hazy, lazy sounds a... more info

Guardian Music — The third night of the festival brought some real rock, a troubadour, a collaboration involving Cherry Ghost and Edwyn Collins on top form• Watch a live stream of Wild Beasts and Spiritualized at Other Voices tonight from 9.30pmIt helps when the na... more info

Nialler9 — Saturday night and Dingle town is buzzing. It's the third of the four nights of recordings in the church. Previous night's guest Mick Flannery has Foxy John's rammed with his music trail set and the impending live streams from St. James' Church mean... more info

Guardian Music — Stay tuned for a gig staged in a church for 80 people, streamed for free on the Guardian's music site at 9.30pm GMT on SundayOn Sunday evening, Spiritualized and Wild Beasts are sharing the bill on the final night of the Other Voices festival in Irel... more info

Altsounds — Cherry Ghost have added a third date to their acoustic live shows which will be taking place this December. Fans will now be given the opportunity to be captivated by their poetic ballads once again at The Deaf Institute in Manchester on 11th AND 19t... more info

Guardian Music — Birdy is the brilliantly named Jasmine van den Bogaerde, a 15-year-old singer and pianistWho is she?Birdy is the brilliantly named Jasmine van den Bogaerde, a 15-year-old singer and pianist (she started playing when she was six) who came to people's ... more info