Music on the Levels announces details of the free concert with Trio Paradis on Sunday 22 February 2026 in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. The concert starts at 3pm and refreshments are available at modest charge from 2.15pm.

Somerset-based Trio Paradis has been a regular at Music on the Levels from the beginning. This offering is called Bohemian Rhapsody and will be an exciting programme inspired by the romance of travelling peoples, from traditional Czardas and ‘gypsy’ tunes to music by Dvořák, Haydn and Bartók.

Trio Paradis consists of Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Ruth O’Shea – violin and Linda Stocks – cello.

‘We are a classical piano trio based in Bath’, says founder Jacquelyn Bevan, ‘and we perform Café Concerts at community venues across Somerset and Wiltshire: daytime concerts with a café where audience members can chat with friends and make new ones. We perform music in a variety of styles, brought together in a themed programme, and the atmosphere is informal and welcoming.  Our aim is to develop Friendship through Music.’

In 2025, Trio Paradis set up a charity: Café Concerts CIO (registered charity no.1213237). 

‘This will enable us to develop and extend our work in the future, adds Jacquelyn.

Arrangements for this concert

We no longer have the use of The Old School car park since the 2026 Music on the Levels leaflet was printed, However, there is parking on most of the roads in the village, including Liney Road and Cheer Lane, TA7 0EX – a short walk from the church, but we ask people not to park in Church Lane. The Village Hall and playground car park will not be available on that date.

There is no need to book as the church’s capacity have never yet been exceeded. However, it should be noted that seats are available on a first come, first served basis. 

In order to help with the artists’ and other costs a raffle is held. In addition, donations are encouraged. It costs over £400 to put on a concert.

The Performing Rights Society is supporting this event with their Charity discount.

. . . and a reminder of our January concert:

Photo: Jenny McCubbin

The first free concert of the New Year is with Secret Seven on Sunday 25 January 2026 in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. The concert starts at 3pm and refreshments are available at modest charge from 2.15pm.

Secret Seven is a Somerset-based band that has been gigging locally for the past few years. It is a collection of musicians from the following bands: Ultra Vinyl, The Haus Band, The Somerset Shadows, Louis and the Iguanas, DVO and The Original Barn Finds. 

The repertoire ranges from Neil Sedaka to 10cc; Caro Emerald to Carole King and The Doobie Brothers to The Shadows.  

‘Enjoy tastefully curated music from the 1960s to the 2000s’, says Rich Brown, one of the seven musicians in the band.

Arrangements for this concert

We no longer have the use of The Old School car park but visitors are still asked not to park in Church Lane as this prevents resident access.

There is no need to book as the church’s capacity have never yet been exceeded. However, it should be noted that seats are available on a first come, first served basis. 

In order to help with the artists’ and other costs a raffle is held. In addition, donations are encouraged. It costs over £400 to put on a concert.

The Performing Rights Society is supporting this event with their Charity discount.

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The next concert on Sunday 29 June 2025 with Steve Graham in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. The concert starts at 3 pm and refreshments are available at modest charge from 2.15 pm.

Steve Graham started his musical life as a classical guitarist but gradually became enticed by the beauty and rich repertoire of the lute.
The lute flourished in European music between 1500 and 1750 and during this time underwent many changes, particularly in the number of strings.
In addition to the solo music, the lute offers many opportunities for ensemble playing and Steve has enjoyed working with several groups specializing in Mediaeval, Renaissance and Baroque music as well as accompanying solo singers, notably soprano Mary Morgan with whom he has previously enjoyed performing at Westonzoyland.
On this occasion he will demonstrate several lutes and related instruments from his collection and perform music from across the continent and, particularly, from the Golden Age of English music during the reign of Elizabeth the First.
The instruments will include: lutes, vihuela, orpharion, guitars and theorbo.

Arrangements for this concert

There is limited parking on the road by the church but there is additional parking at Somerset Young Farmers on School Road TA7 0LN, map attached. Please do not park in Church Lane as this prevents resident access.

There is no need to book as the church’s capacity have never yet been exceeded. However, it should be noted that seats are available on a first come, first served basis. 

In order to help with the artists’ and other costs a raffle is held. In addition, donations are encouraged. It costs over £400 to put on a concert.

and a reminder of our May concert . . .