Andrew Marston introduces Berto (Hereford)

Hereford's Berto, AKA Rob Ashman, is a professional puppeteer in everyday life - but he is also a songwriter, albeit under-the-radar.
 
However, he is now pushing 50 and thinks it's about time that changed.
 
His band is made up of a who's-who on the local scene - including drum tutor Pedro Brown and Paul Cobbold on bass, who used to be one of the main sound engineers at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth.
 
All of our live studio sessions and festival gigs since 2005...

Last year they staged 450 events with 180 speakers and 250 bands across 6 stages over 10 days.
 
The world's largest philosophy and music festival is back in Hay with the thought-provoking debates, infectiously danceable music and parties that you’ve come to expect.
 
BBC Introducing's Danni Hunt catches up with the organisers.
 
The biggest events in Herefordshire & Worcestershire...

A Herefordshire village says if their local pub loses its license, there'll be nothing left to bring the community together.
 
The Yew Tree Inn, at Preston-on-Wye, has been served a notice by the council because of complaints about the noise.
 
But the locals, who drink there, say the pub is a place to socialise and any noise is merely part of village life. 
 
Herefordshire Council have sent us a statement.
 
It partially reads: "It's alleged that the Yew Tree Inn has continually broken the law by allowing music to be played up until 1am on at least 24 occasions since November 2012, when they are not licensed to do so. Launching a review by the authority is considered to be a last resort but we were put in a position where they was little alternative. It will now be for the Council's Regulatory Sub-Committee to decide what action, if any should be taken in relation to the licence."

• We've nominated two acts from our area to play at this year's Glastonbury Festival. Who are they? Listen in to find out!
• Danni Hunt will have all the local music news from the papers. Worcester band Peace have unveiled a new song - and news about changes to the Bromsgrove Festival this year.
• A legendary Worcestershire band return to the city, find out where in this week's gig guide.

This week, Andy O'Hare reviews:

• Crasher & Das Sexy Clap at The Marr's Bar, Worcester.
• One Man Sun at the Black Lion, Hereford.
• BitterRoots Plus at The Lamb & Flag, Worcester.
• Tyler Massey, Chris Hall, Chris Thurland, Vin Smiley, Chris Lee, Esther Turner, Enzo & The Pull at The Morgan Inn, Malvern.

Has Worcestershire got it's very own Banksy?
 
Reminiscent of the famous street artist, paintings of Sir Edward Elgar have randomly appeared at a bus stop in Malvern.
 
Our reporter Julia Leonard has been along to Wells Road in Malvern to have a look at the portrait-like pictures that have been put up at the bus stop.
 
Read about the success stories from Herefordshire & Worcestershire...

In the final part of our current BBC Introducing Musicians' Masterclass series, tonight we talk about making the most out of online.
 
Alex Hoffman from Noisey, David Adams from Soundcloud and Helienne Lindvall of The Guardian's blog 'Plugged In' advise unsigned and emerging artists on the best ways to get noticed on the web.
 
Read our advice for musicians and unsigned artists...