History

Music

Cheltenham has always been a musical town hosting stars from all over the country. Back in the early 50s Londoners travelled along the main, 96 mile long, A40 road from London just to get away for a few blissful hours.

Cheltenham had many clubs where live music was played. Here at the Wheatsheaf, Club 66 was opened in 1958. Cheltenham-born Rolling Stone, then known as Lewis Brian Jones, signed the membership cards. Bucktown Seven with Mac White (Clarinet) along with the Alistair Trio (piano jazz at its best), The Temperance Seven, The Ramrods and many other swing, jive and rock & roll bands played here.

Despite efforts to keep it open by the Webley family, the club closed in the early 60s due to competition from the main Cheltenham town.

The Wheatsheaf has been re-opened as a music venue where live bands regularly play. Since 2005 we have seen Decameron with Johnny Coppin - The Ramrods (yes, they're still going) - Over the Hill - Ego Ronnie's Good Pub Band - Payne & Picket - Indigo Mojo - The Toxic Twins - New Cotton Covers - The Proggs - and loads of others.

We are fully aware of our residential location and go to great lengths to avoid noise pollution. With your support we will keep going. Click here to see what's coming up at THE VENUE.