Music on the Levels is returning to Westonzoyland with a free concert later this month.

The free concert will take place on Sunday, October 27 in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. It will feature Arquebus Trio, the Winners of Purbeck Rising 2023, and who are establishing themselves firmly on the UK folk scene.

The Trio have recently performed at folk festivals including Wimborne, Swanage, Bridport and Purbeck Valley.

Their performance will include original songs about the Battle of Sedgemoor and Admiral Blake, along with traditional songs and foot stomping tune sets all from their debut album, First Skirmish.

Sam Patten, vocalist in Arquebus Trio, explains the name behind the band: “It is a long story but basically an arquebus was one of the first types of muskets from the 15th century.”

“It all comes from a comment someone made when we first started about how the arquebus was a bit hit & miss and you would basically set fire to it and hope for the best. Needless to say, it tended to backfire, and we joked it was a bit like our playing. So, the name stuck.”

The event on October 27 is on a first come, first served basis, and donations are encouraged.