Things are a bit bonkers busy again at The Stables this week, so we'll dive straight in, starting with Loudon Wainwright III, a man that Mojo magazine declares is 'One of America's most astute lyrical commentators.'
From the bittersweet and reflective to the witty and wild, his catalogue of songs is a vast one, and then some.
Loudon is patriarch of one of today's most famous musical families and his acclaimed recent show, Surviving Twin, candidly explored his relationship with his father, the respected writer Loudon Wainwright, Jr. Listen to him at work on Thursday (October 20).
On stage 2, vocalist Jo Harman will be at the microphone.
"Sometimes you hear a voice that leaves you speechless," said Huey Morgan on his Radio 2 programme about the bluesy-brilliance that comes from her deliveries. Hear for yourself from 8.45pm.
Now here's a question - when can something decidedly Dodgy still be quite brilliant?
Answer: When it's the power-pop sorts Dodgy that are at the helm, as is the case on Friday night (October 21).
They are responsible for some of the best chart-botherers of the nineties - Staying Out for the Summer, If You're Thinking of Me and Good Enough.
And they are still making good stuff, as current album What Are We Fighting For attests.
Stage 2 will belong to Keith James on Stage 2, who will bring The music of Yusuf, the man formerly known as Cat Stevens, for you.
But you'll get more than just that most delicious of musical bodies of work that Mr Stevens has released.
Keith will also talk about the background of each song, before performing it - some as you will remember, others carefully and intuitively re-voiced and respectfully reinterpreted.
Proceeds and audience donations from the tour will go to the UNICEF UK Syrian Children's appeal.
All tickets for Elio Pace's return on Saturday night (October 22) are sold-out, but there is still time to get involved Iceland's Arstioir, who take on Stage 2.
Call it what you want, but their music is perhaps best described as classically influenced indie folk rock.
Acoustic traditions and modern electronic arrangements are married with intricate simplicity and unpretentious skill.
If it sounds nice when you read about it, imagine hearing it played live...
On Sunday, greet the David Patrick Octet when they perform The Rite of Spring.
Stravinsky's work has received a standing ovation at every performance this Octet have given since it premiered on May 29, 2013 - 100 years to the day since the premiere of the original production in Paris.
A short set of original jazz compositions will also figure.
Damien Dempsey will be at the Wavendon for the start of the new week (October 24).
Ireland's preeminent singer songwriter has recorded a unique album, No Force on Earth, as a celebration and commemoration of the Easter uprising of 1916 that saw the birth of the Irish Republic.
This Stables show will be a rare opportunity to see him in an intimate setting sharing his story of this centenary year - a golden opportunity to hear the man regarded by many of the next wave of Irish musical heritage.
A new album is on the cards for 2017 too, so as you know...
Martin Taylor celebrates his 60th birthday by hitting the road, and the multi-award-winning guitarist, composer and educator will be back at The Stables on Tuesday (October 25).
Incredibly, Martin has spent 45 years working as a touring artist, and the man widely considered to be the world's foremost exponent of solo jazz and finger-style guitar has more than 100 recordings to his name.
Oh, and an MBE, two honourary doctorates and plenty more international awards.
His career has seen him collaborate with Jeff Beck, Bill Wyman, Stephane Grappelli, George Harrison and many, many others.
But his solo concerts, with that signature style that artfully fuses his virtuosity with an engaging stage presence, makes this a highlight of the autumn jazz calendar. Don't miss out.
Liz Pichon's Tom Gates Brilliant Bands and Doodle Tour is a fun-packed, interactive, music, monster and drawing event.
The show - clocking up at 75 minutes - is a chance to learn to doodle like Tom and hear his favourite band in the whole world, DUDE3.
When it comes to children's books, Liz is at the top of the tree for writing and illustrating. Get involved in the perfect half term show on Wednesday (October 26) at 1.45pm.
If we ask really nicely, do you think she would do us a quick Total MK doodle? We'd be thrilled. Here's hoping...
Glenn Tilbrook presents The Best of Times in the evening.
Armed with ready wit, raucous vibes and a gut-load of great material, a cracking night of unrivalled excellence awaits.
These days Tilbrook the Troubadour is regularly being called on for festival engagements, when his own material is sometimes swelled by impromptu audience requests - from Hendrix to Tony Orlando and Dawn.
'Squeeze' every last drop of goodness from this gig - get along in plenty of time to catch the support artist, Grammy award-winner Steve Smith.
The frontman with electronica aces Dirty Vegas is showcasing his solo acoustic material on this mammoth road trek.
And 42 dates should be enough to get his stuff out there. The Stables show is the second date in the tour which will run through to Christmas...
There's a mutual musical love in going on too.
"The first concert I ever went to was Squeeze at Woolwich in SE London back in the late 80s," Steve recalls, "To be now heading out to play shows with Glenn in a huge life goal for me, first and foremost I am a fan and have been for a long time."
Glenn is thrilled to have Steve on board too: "He's one of the most singularly talented musicians I have ever had the pleasure to work with," he says, "From his SE London roots in the 90s, to his success in Dirty Vegas up to now, the US based Steve has been a force to reckon with in the music industry. I love him."
To make bookings click to www.stables.org
