Colston Hall Spring Summer 2014

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news and highlights season highlights

april

april

atomic bomb: who is william onyeabor? p06

psycho live! p10

may

may

july/august

moscow philharmonic orchestra p21

breakin' convention p26

nokia mixradio terrace sessions p37

Nokia MixRadio supports Bristol Music Trust In December Nokia MixRadio announced a major three-year sponsorship deal with Bristol Music Trust, which runs Colston Hall.

Their support will focus on two fundamental elements of the Trust’s work: a new music series to be launched in 2014 and support for the ongoing music education programme, The Remix Academy.

to expand its work of providing weekly workshops where young people can develop their creative and musical skills, as well as providing access to the latest music technology and fully equipped rehearsal space. For more information on the Nokia MixRadio Remix Academy, turn to page 41.

The Nokia MixRadio Terrace Sessions presents a series of summer sessions in 2014 featuring sets from both upand-coming talent and established artists, all on Colston Hall’s terrace.

The renamed Nokia MixRadio Remix Academy encourages young people into the music industry, with particular focus on those who are For more information on the disadvantaged and hard to reach. The Nokia MixRadio Terrace Sessions, support will enable the programme turn to page 37.

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Pull up a chair, grab a drink at the bar and check out what’s on at The Lantern tonight‌ Presenting an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, world and folk music and comedy.

Discover groundbreaking artists and comedians like Angie Stone, Oliver Wilde, Talvin Singh, Phronesis, Worbey and Farrell, Paul Sinha and Alun Cochrane.

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New music in The Lantern sponsored by

rock and pop

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william onyeabor

april mokoomba

community

comedy

light entertainment

jazz, folk & world

neil finn

classical

bristol plays music

paul sinha

families

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atomic bomb: who is william onyeabor? world wed 2 apr 7.30pm, £26.88 incl. bf stalls standing

William Onyeabor, the “cult Nigerian musician adored by the likes of Damon Albarn, Caribou and 2 Many DJs” (The Guardian), is the great synth pioneer who self-released eight nearly impossible-to-find albums between 1978 and 1985 in southeastern Nigeria. He then became a born-again Christian and refused to speak about himself or his music. In 2013 David Byrne’s Luaka Bop label released the compilation, Who Is William Onyeabor?, to great acclaim after a frustrating fiveyear search to track the musician down.

At tonight's show, a stellar cast of artists gathers to celebrate the mystery and genius of the man. Playing his music live for the first time, this is one of only two performances in the world. The line-up will be announced online soon.

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tales of us With their sixth offering, Tales Of Us, Goldfrapp rock and pop “return to the sound of the album that originally tue 1 apr made them famous, 2000’s fantastically witchy Felt doors 7pm, £19.89, Mountain” (Pitchfork). Witness “something akin to £25.26, £31.71 incl. bf a cross between the dreamlike mythopoeism of old under 14s accompanied folk tales and the lush cinematic arrangements of by an adult Michel Legrand” (The Independent).

russell watson light entertainment thu 3 apr doors 7pm, £26.88, £45.69, £64.50, £91.38 incl. bf

The self-styled “people’s tenor” shows off his “orotund voice” (BBC Music) with a new selection of songs written by famed musical theatre composers Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (Les Misérables, Miss Saigon). This live show follows the release of Watson's latest album, Only One Man.

under 14s accompanied by an adult

what the world needs now classical fri 4 apr 7.30pm, u18s £1.08, students £8.60, £15.05, £19.35, £23.65, £26.88 incl. bf

the music of burt bacharach with bournemouth symphony orchestra

Conductor: Richard Balcombe Soloists: Graham Bickley, Mary Carewe, Alison Jiear and Sarah Lark A quartet of star soloists celebrates 50 years of chart successes by one of the 20th century's most prolific and popular musicians.

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susan boyle light entertainment sat 5 apr 7.30pm, sold out

colston hall record fair community sat 5 apr & sat 7 jun 10am-4pm, free

mokoomba world sun 6 apr the lantern, 8pm, £10.75 conc, £12.90 incl. bf standing show

She’s “the little lady you’d have a chat with over the garden fence” (The Scotsman) – albeit one who’s sold over 19 million albums worldwide, received two Grammy nominations and garnered 300 million YouTube hits for her legendary Britain’s Got Talent audition. Hear Susan Boyle perform some of her best-loved songs, including the record-breaking I Dreamed A Dream.

The biggest record fair in the South West returns with over 70 dealers plying their wares over three floors. Find rare and vintage LPs, 12” and 7” vinyl alongside CDs from most genres. Decks available to check out tunes before you buy and the Hall's cafe/ bar will be open for a break from browsing. Feel free to bring tunes to trade or sell; most dealers are happy to strike a bargain.

“A tsunami of energy, passion and spiritual force” (Financial Gazette) from Zimbabwe’s freshest talent. This six-piece band from Victoria Falls creates “an irresistible mash-up of different styles that’s undeniably here and now” (Womad).

The Guardian described their performance at London’s Jazz Café as “slick and engaging”.

Part of Making Tracks – series discounts available, please contact box office.

pic: hugh hamrick

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an evening with david sedaris comedy sun 6 apr 7pm, £21.50 incl. bf

business showcase south west 2014 community tue 8 apr free daytime event

benjamin clementine rock and pop wed 9 apr the lantern, 8pm, £15.05 incl. bf seated show

The Guardian describes this critically-acclaimed author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family In Corduroy And Denim and Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls as “one of the finest comic talents currently living on the planet”. Tonight is a unique opportunity for UK audiences to hear Sedaris give a reading and to pick his mind in a Q&A afterwards. David will be signing books before and after the show.

An event celebrating the best in commerce, innovation, creativity, enterprise and sustainability.

There will be exhibitors, keynote speeches, discussions and networking. The daytime event (including a speech, and Q&A with Karren Brady) is followed by a special Only Connect networking event at 8pm. See the Only Connect website for evening ticket details.

North London newcomer Benjamin Clementine strikes out on his first UK tour following his performance on BBC2’s Later… With Jools Holland last year. His songs “combine the hurt and danger of Nina Simone, Antony Hegarty's tremulous passion and Laura Mvula's boundarystraddling music,” says The Sunday Times.

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

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psycho live! classical thu 10 apr 7.30pm, £26.88 incl. bf over 15s only

Conductor Anthony Gabriele and the British Sinfonietta present a very special screening of Hitchcock’s 1960 classic, Psycho. Over 50 years after its release, Bernard Herrmann’s score is now widely revered. Hitchcock himself said that “33% of the effect of Psycho was due to the music” and even put the composer’s name before his own in the credits.

For one ticket price, see Hitchcock's masterpiece on the big screen and experience a renowned live orchestra performing one of the most iconic, spinetingling scores in cinema history. This show is only open to those over the age of 15.

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foreigner rock and pop fri 11 apr doors 7pm, sold out

bridie jackson and the arbour folk fri 11 apr the lantern, 8pm, £10.75 adv, £12.90 doors incl. bf seated show

bohemian legends classical sat 12 apr 7.30pm, u18s £1.08, students £8.60, £16.13, £22.58, £27.95, £33.33

with europe and fm

Soft rock behemoths Foreigner are joined by Europe and FM for a night of power ballads and euphoric anthems.

“The kind of beguiling, affable folk band whose sound feels so natural and inviting, you wonder why your first listen wasn’t so much sooner” (7BitArcade). Jackson’s “beautiful yet haunting” (The Guardian) voice and the sparse, ethereal instrumentation create a sound that is “refreshingly unpretentious and movingly soulful” (The Telegraph).

philharmonia orchestra with bristol and gloucester choral societies

Conductor: Jakub Hrůša Piano: Lukáš Vondráček Smetana Overture to The Bartered Bride Dvořák Piano Concerto Janáček Glagolitic Mass One of the world’s finest orchestras is joined by soloists and a full choir of over 200 voices.

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daniel o’donnell light entertainment sun 13 apr 7.30pm, £40.31, £42.46 incl. bf

steve forbert folk sun 13 apr the lantern, 8pm, £15.05 adv, £17.20 doors incl. bf seated show

suzy bogguss folk thu 17 apr the lantern, 8pm, £19.35 incl. bf seated show

Fan favourite ‘Wee Daniel’ treats us to a performance of the most popular tracks from his 30-year career.

Hear the likes of I Just Wanna Dance With You, Morning Has Broken and Give A Little Love alongside tracks from his seventh album, Songs From The Movies And More.

Perhaps best known for his 1979 hit Romeo’s Tune, Grammy-nominated folk-rock troubadour Steve Forbert shows off his unmistakeable voice at this live show. “Forbert’s lyrics, at once knowing and naïve, are perfectly fitted to that voice, mirroring the charm of its peculiar grain,” says PopMatters.

On her new album, Lucky, “country music’s ‘It Hit Girl’” (Huffington Post) pays tribute to legend Merle Haggard. The CMA, ACM and Grammy Award-winning star reinterprets some of the country rebel’s best-loved songs, including The Bottle Let Me Down, Silver Wings and Today I Started Loving You Again.

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more like trees rock and pop sat 19 apr the lantern, 8pm, £5.38 incl. bf standing show

Josh Whitehouse (guitar), Matt Whitehouse (cajon) and Lachlan Radford (double bass) meld drum & bass, flamenco, hip-hop, electronica, dubstep and folk to create a unique acoustic sound they call “strum & bass”. The trio will play material from their album Roots, Shoots And Leaves. Support from Phil King. This is a Routes South West presentation.

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

scott matthews folk tue 22 apr the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £15.59 incl. bf seated show

angie stone rock and pop wed 23 apr the lantern, 8pm, £32.25 incl. bf standing show

With his debut single, Elusive, this Wolverhampton-born singer-songwriter bagged perhaps the most prestigious prize in pop: the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Both Musically And Lyrically. Following the release of his fourth album, Home Part 1, Matthews hits the live circuit to showcase that “throaty and slurred [voice that] most obviously recalls John Martyn” (The Guardian).

Neo-soul’s leading lady showcases her multiaward-winning voice as she performs live with her full band. Singing tracks from all five of her platinum-selling albums, Stone showcases “the kind of range and strength … that the world hasn’t heard nearly enough of ” (The Guardian). Support from JP Cooper, Ms D and Radio 1Xtra's DJ Ace. New music in The Lantern sponsored by

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joe driscoll & sekou kouyate world thu 24 apr the lantern, 8pm, £10.75 adv, £12.90 doors incl. bf standing show

bristol ensemble classical fri 25 apr 7.30pm, u18s £1.08, students £8.60, £16.13, £21.50, £26.88, £31.18 incl. bf

neil finn

Their performance at the Hall last year was described as “a lesson in innovation” (This Is Somerset) as the duo seamlessly fused Driscoll’s hip-hop/folk sounds with “inspired kora improvisation” (The Guardian) from Kouyate. The latter produces “an astonishing rapid-fire cascade of notes from the African harp”, says The Guardian.

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

northern lights series: peter donohoe

Conductor: Ben Gernon Piano: Peter Donohoe Johan Halvorsen Scenes from Norwegian Fairy Tales Op. 37 Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor Op. 16 Edvard Grieg Peer Gynt Suites No. 1 Op. 46 and No. 2 Op. 55 Series discounts available, please contact box office

“Strong songs, beautifully articulated,” was the verdict of the Guardian following a preview performance of material from Finn’s new album, Dizzy Heights. Now the former Crowded House and Split Enz frontman is embarking on a worldwide under 14s accompanied tour to showcase the record in full. Expect “intricate by an adult mosaics of tones and textures coloured with hints of minimalism and electronica” (The Telegraph). rock and pop sat 26 apr 7.30pm, £34.94 incl. bf

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the best in uk stand-up comedy sat 26 apr the lantern, 8.30pm, £12.90 incl. bf seated show

the michael nyman band light entertainment mon 28 apr 7.30pm, £19.89, £24.19, £26.34, £31.71, £37.63 incl. bf

chet faker rock and pop mon 28 apr the lantern, doors 7pm, £8.06 incl. bf over 14s only

with paul sinha and guests

“One-liners are delivered with the crisp clarity of cut glass” (Metro) as the world’s only gay, Asian GP-turned-stand-up comedian headlines tonight’s show. This “tour de force of humour” (BBC Online) shares anecdotes from his unconventional life as he delivers a set that is “thoughtful, political and with no shortage of smart, knowing punchlines” (Chortle).

The composer is perhaps best known for his award-winning score for The Piano, as well as his collaboration with filmmaker Peter Greenaway, which resulted in soundtracks for The Cook, The Thief, His Wife And Her Lover and Prospero’s Books. Nyman and his band perform some of his most recognisable work alongside new compositions.

There will also be screenings of Nyman’s own films.

Rescheduled from 5 November 2013.

“There’s roomy velveteen luxury in his arch ’90s R&B,” says NME of the lead track from the Australian musician’s Thinking In Textures EP. Hear Faker perform songs from his debut album, Built On Glass, and luxuriate in his “downtempo, electronic soul sound” (Gigwise).

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classical

moscow philharmonic orchestra

alun cochrane

may hauschka

rock and pop

light entertainment

families

belinda carlisle

jazz, folk & world

community

comedy

jeff beck

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soul acoustic rock and pop thu 1 may the lantern, 8pm, £10.75 incl. bf seated show

Hear the new stripped-down sound of British soul as Punch Records’ groundbreaking Soul Acoustic Tour rolls into town. Singer-songwriter Don-E and seven upcoming soul stars will perform acoustic sets, showcasing the very best of the British soul renaissance. DJ Ronnie Herel compères.

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

frank skinner comedy fri 2 & sat 3 may 7.30pm, £29.56 incl. bf

brian kennedy rock and pop fri 2 may the lantern, 8pm, £18.28 incl. bf seated show

man in a suit

The “clown prince of laddism smartens up his act” (The Guardian), losing the filth in favour of more sophisticated subject matter. In his first new comedy show for seven years, the West Midlander is “provocative, remorseless and very, very funny” (The Times). “You could put Skinner down in front of any audience at any time and he would have it in stitches,” says critic Waldemar Januszczak.

The Irish singer-songwriter and former coach on The Voice Of Ireland has shared the stage with the likes of Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder and Jeff Buckley. Kennedy performs live following the release of A Love Letter To Joni, his “reverential” (Irish Independent) album of Joni Mitchell covers.

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full english may fayre families sun 4 may foyer/lantern, 10am6pm, free

solarference folk sun 4 may lantern, 3pm, free, ticket req. seated show

an evening with dave swarbrick folk sun 4 may the lantern, 8pm, £13.44 incl. bf seated show

A day of folk-based fun for families. May Fayre, in partnership with the English Folk Dance and Song Society, is a day for adults and children to enjoy exploring English folk arts, traditional and modern.

There will be performances, workshops, dancing and singing, a full-sized Maypole and some of the best folk artists from around the country.

Award-winning electronic musicians and singers Solarference perform a live soundtrack to accompany the classic 1920 silent film Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde. Drawing on traditional folk songs and found sounds, the duo uses cutting-edge live sound manipulation to improvise and respond to the film as it unfolds.

Part of the Full English May Fayre. This is a Routes South West presentation.

Fairport Convention’s Ashley Hutchings describes ‘Swarb’ as “the most influential [British] fiddle player bar none”. In this intimate evening, the “elder statesman of English folk music” (The Journal) will play music, share anecdotes and answer your questions. Said The Maiden support.

Part of the Full English May Fayre.

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

stephen johnson insight & english piano trio

chamber concert: shostakovich

Stephen Johnson Insight Shostakovich Sonata Op. 40 Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 Op. 67

A performance of Shostakovich’s haunted and

classical haunting Piano Trio No. 2. Part of the Symphony tue 6 may Project. Ticket offer: £8.60 when bought with a the lantern, 7.30pm, Jeannie, ticket TarabtoCuts and Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra on 14 supported £12.90 or £8.60Cevdet incl. bf Erek May are (see page 21). seated show

by the PRS for Music Foundation

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ian anderson rock and pop tue 6 may 7.30pm, £30.10, £34.40 incl. bf

mind your music & help! counselling charity ball community wed 7 may the lantern, 8pm, conc. £3.23, £10.75 incl. bf

the noise next door comedy thu 8 may the lantern, 8pm, £13.98 incl. bf over 16s only, seated show

The voice and flute behind the legendary Jethro Tull plays songs from new album Homo Erraticus – “the next epic voyage into the progressive rock pantheon of strangeness”, as Anderson describes it.

“It chronicles the weird imaginings of one Ernest T Parritt, as recaptured by the now middle-aged Gerald Bostock after a trip to Mathew Bunter’s Old Library Bookshop in Linwell village,” he says. You'll also hear some of Tull's greatest hits.

Fundraising event in aid of Mind Your Music and Help! Counselling. Mind Your Music works to promote better mental health through the creation and performance of music in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Help!

Counselling offers free counselling and support to 9 to 25-year-olds across the South West. Featuring the Mind Your Music Collective, With Nell And I, The PickUpS and special guests.

The self-proclaimed premiere improv comedy troupe in the UK rely entirely on audience suggestions to create “comedy gold” (Chortle). They delivered “more laughs per show than all the others in Edinburgh combined” (GQ) in a “staggeringly well-executed trip around the [improvised comedy] genre” (The Guardian). “This show is brilliant,” says Fringe Review.

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oliver wilde rock and pop fri 9 may the lantern, 8pm, £7.53 adv, £8.60 door incl. bf standing show

brahms symphony cycle classical sat 10 may 1 & 2 sun 11 may 3 & 4 7.30pm, £1.08 to £33.33 per concert incl. bf

debashish bhattacharya world mon 12 may the lantern, 8pm, £10.75 conc, £12.90 incl. bf seated show

“His debut album is one of the best we’ve heard so far this year,” said The Guardian of A Brief Introduction To Unnatural Lightyears.

Hot on the heels of his sophomore effort, the Bristol-based artist NME called “a Nick Drake for the 21st century” performs his self-styled “downer pop [and] tinsel rock”.

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

bournemouth symphony orhcestra

Conductor: Kirill Karabits Sat 10 May Brahms Symphonies 1 & 2 Sun 11 May Brahms Symphonies 3 & 4 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra tackles Brahms' four symphonies over a two-night span.

“A perfect balance of poetry and virtuosity” (Evening Standard) from the lap steel aficionado and innovative, improvisational performer, whom Songlines have named “the king of subcontinental slide”.

Part of Making Tracks – series discounts available, please contact box office.

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michael bolton rock and pop mon 12 may doors 7pm, £26.88, £42.46, £59.13 incl. bf under 14s accompanied by an adult

elvis presley on stage light entertainment tue 13 may 8pm, £31.18, £34.40 incl. bf

Global superstar Michael Bolton brings his 2014 UK tour to Colston Hall. The Grammy-nominated singer, who gave us hits like How Can We Be Lovers?, When A Man Loves A Woman and How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?, has sold more than 53 million albums and singles worldwide.

See the King perform live in Las Vegas! This thrilling live show uses the latest technology to recreate one of Elvis’ classic live performances in Sin City. The rock ’n’ roll legend will perform via state-of-the-art video screens singing lead vocals and backed by a live band, singers and orchestra.

Hear Love Me Tender, Hound Dog, All Shook Up, Blue Suede Shoes and more.

sponsored by

moscow philharmonic orchestra classical wed 14 may 7.30pm, u18s £1.08, students £8.60, £16.13, £22.58, £27.95, £33.33 incl. bf

Conductor: Yuri Simonov Piano: Natasha Paremski Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 In tonight's programme, Natasha Paremski “fearlessly embraces the extremes of tenderness and fierce passion” (The Guardian).

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don williams rock and pop thu 15 may 7.30pm, £37.63, £42.46 incl. bf

hauschka classical/rock and pop thu 15 may the lantern, 8pm, £14.51 incl. bf seated show

Grammy-nominated country music legend Don Williams performs music from his new album, Reflections. Hear new material alongside the tracks that have made him a household name, like I Believe In You and You’re My Best Friend.

Williams will be supported by Colin Chisholm from BBC’s The Voice. This is the final time Don will tour the UK.

“A rapturous exercise in acoustic ‘electronica’” (Uncut) as Düsseldorf-based pianist and composer Hauschka performs work from new album Abandoned City. “The sounds that Bertelmann creates with(in) a piano are nothing short of astonishing” (Mojo) as the pianist performs “exquisite” (New York Times) miniatures, suites and improvisations.

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

jeff beck rock and pop fri 16 may 7.30pm, £37.09, £40.31 incl. bf

The “English guitar hero” (LA Times) and “dynamic live performer” (Boston Globe) visits the Hall as part of his UK tour. Backed by Rhonda Smith (bass), Lizzie Ball (violin), Jonathan Joseph (drums) and Nicolas Meier (guitar), sit back and enjoy the Grammy Award-winning performer’s “guitar masterclass” (Consequence Of Sound).

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april

may

tue 1

goldfrapp

thu 1

soul acoustic

p17

wed 2

atomic bomb: who is william… p06

p07

fri 2

frank skinner: man in a suit

p17

thu 3

russell watson

p07

fri 2

brian kennedy

p17

fri 4

what the world needs now

p07

sat 3

saturday sessions

p41

sat 5

saturday sessions

p41

sat 3

discovering music: brahms

sat 5

colston hall record fair

p08

sat 3

frank skinner: man in a suit

p17

sat 5

discovering music: glagolitic mass

sun 4

solarference

p18

sat 5

susan boyle

p08

sun 4

full english may fayre

p18

sun 6

mokoomba

p08

sun 4

an evening with dave swarbrick p18

sun 6

an evening with david sedaris p09

tue 6

stephen johnson insight…

p18

tue 8

business showcase south west p09

tue 6

ian anderson

p19

wed 9

benjamin clementine

p09

wed 7

mind your music & help!…

p19

thu 10

psycho live!

p10

thu 8

the noise next door

p19

fri 11

foreigner

p11

fri 9

oliver wilde

p20

fri 11

bridie jackson and the arbour p11

sat 10

brahms symphony cycle 1 & 2 p20

sat 12

bohemian legends

p11

sun 11

brahms symphony cycle 3 & 4 p20

sun 13

daniel o'donnell

p12

mon 12 debashish bhattacharya

p20

sun 13

steve forbert

p12

mon 12 michael bolton

p21

tue 15

rainy day records showcase

tue 13

elvis presley on stage

p21

thu 17

suzy bogguss

p12

wed 14

moscow philharmonic orchestra p21

sat 19

more like trees

p13

thu 15

don williams

p22

tue 22

scott matthews

p13

thu 15

hauschka

p22

wed 23

angie stone

p13

fri 16

jeff beck

p22

thu 24

joe driscoll & sekou kouyate

p14

fri 16

dele sosima afrobeat…

p23

fri 25

bristol ensemble

p14

sat 17

i'm sorry i haven't a clue

p23

sat 26

get inspired

p41

sat 17

the best in uk stand-up

p23

sat 26

neil finn

p14

sun 18

bristol ensemble

p23

sat 26

the best in uk stand-up

p15

mon 19 belinda carlisle

sun 27

south gloucestershire music hub

p24

thu 22

sarah leonard

p24 p24

mon 28 the michael nyman band

p15

fri 23

phronesis

mon 28 chet faker

p15

sun 25

bristol acoustic music festival

p24

tue 27

emmylou harris

p25

thu 29

matmos

p25

fri 30

idles

p25

sat 31

breakin' convention

p26

www.colstonhall.org

june

july

tue 3

jill and kate

p28

various

wed 4

clarinet in close-up

p28

sat 5

saturday sessions

p41

thu 5

gareth malone

p28

sat 5

gurt lush choir

p35

fri 6

flying lotus

p29

wed 9

the ben folds orchestral‌

p35

sat 7

get inspired

p41

thu 10

caitlin moran

p36

sat 7

saturday sessions

p41

fri 11

rhys darby

p36

sat 7

colston hall record fair

p08

sat 26

classical extravaganza

p36

sat 7

steely dan by nearly dan

p29

sun 8

martin and eliza carthy

p29

tue 10

angel olsen

p30

thu 12

trouble in the fields

p30

various

fri 13

the best in uk stand-up

p30

sun 3

bravo bristol

sat 14

talvin singh

p31

sat 9

national children's orchestra‌ p39

thu 19

bsms concert

mon 18 producer uncovered

p39

fri 20

bsms concert

tue 19

what the ladybird heard

p40

sat 21

colston praise

p31

wed 20

what the ladybird heard

p40

sat 21

piano triets

p31

thu 21

what the ladybird heard

p40

sun 22

gymfusion next generation

p32

fri 22

what the ladybird heard

p40

thu 26

worbey and farrell

p32

sat 23

what the ladybird heard

p40

thu 26

jazz at lincoln center orchestra p33

sun 24

what the ladybird heard

p40

fri 27

south gloucestershire schools

sat 28

dumaszinhaz bristol

p32

nokia mixradio terrace sessions p37

august nokia mixradio terrace sessions p37 p39

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food & drink gordito Our take on the charcuterie and tapas bars of Barcelona's 'La Boqueria' Market. We’ve sourced some of the best cured meats and artisan cheeses from home and further afield. To compliment these fantastic products we have a drinks list that has been influenced by Spain: 12 wines all available by the glass, a selection of sherries, ports and bottled beers reminiscent of your last beach holiday. @gorditobristol gordito@bathales.co.uk Tel: 0117 204 7130 Monday-Saturday 4pm-11pm

colston st. bar & kitchen With a menu influenced by America and Europe and beers produced locally by Bath Ales, Colston st. bar & kitchen is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a great place to meet friends before a show.

Food served all day every day. @colstonstbar colstonstbar@bathales.co.uk Tel: 0117 204 7131 Monday-Saturday 8am-11pm; Sunday 10am-10.30pm

Colston Hall’s stalls and terrace bars open one hour before shows begin and remain open throughout. We serve a range of drinks in comfortable surroundings, the highlight being our third floor terrace bar.

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dele sosimi afrobeat experience world fri 16 may the lantern, 8pm, £10.75 incl. bf

with bristol afrobeat project

One of Afrobeat’s originators brings his Afrobeat Experience to the Hall. Dele Sosimi joined Fela Kuti’s band in the late 1970s and spent seven years playing at the legendary all-night Shrine sessions in Lagos. The mighty 12-piece Bristol Afrobeat Project will also perform a repertoire of new material.

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Following sell-out tours in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, BBC Radio’s multi-award-winning, self-styled antidote to panel games heads back on the road.

Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and host Jack Dee present an evening of inspired nonsense. “They have now become the National Theatre of fun,” says the Daily Telegraph.

comedy sat 17 may 2.30pm and 7.30pm, £26.88 incl. bf seated show

the best in uk stand-up comedy sat 17 may the lantern, 8.30pm, £13.98 incl. bf

bristol ensemble classical sun 18 may 7.30pm, u18s £1.08, students £8.60, £16.13, £21.50, £26.88, £31.18 incl. bf

with alun cochrane and guests

Headlining tonight is Alun Cochrane who, says the Comedy Store, “is a no-nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense”. Nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2004 Perrier Awards, Cochrane now appears on Frank Skinner’s Absolute Radio Show every Saturday morning. “Watching his show is like being in the pub with your funniest friend,” says The Telegraph. northern lights series: andrei gavrilov

Piano: Andrei Gavrilov Mussorsgky A Night On The Bare Mountain Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor Op. 30 Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor Op. 23 Series discounts available, please contact box office.

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belinda carlisle rock and pop mon 19 may doors 7pm, £31.71 incl. bf

It’s been over 25 years since the former GoGo’s lead singer and “one-time pop supernova” (NME) reached number one with Heaven Is A Place On Earth, but “she still has an amazing ability to hit the highest notes again and again” (Nottingham Post).

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sarah leonard classical thu 22 may the lantern, 8pm, £12 incl. bf seated show

phronesis jazz fri 23 may the lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf seated show

with the bristol ensemble

Soprano Sarah Leonard is joined by pianist Stephen Gutman and members of the Bristol Ensemble to perform a selection of songs by members of the Severnside Composers’ Alliance (SCA). Part of the SCA concert series - discounts available, please contact box office.

“This pan-European outfit … [create] an insular, self-contained sound, but a devastatingly effective one,” says The Guardian of Danish bassist Jasper Høiby, Swedish drummer Anton Eger and British pianist Ivo Neame. They are “the most exciting and imaginative piano trio since EST” (Jazzwise).

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bristol acoustic music festival folk sun 25 may foyer/lantern/hall, doors 12pm, £23.65 for bmin members, £26.88 incl. bf

“If you guessed the Bristol Acoustic Music Festival was a buttoned-down, sandal-brigade set-up, guess again” (Venue). At this 11th annual event, Bristol label Jelli Records presents a platter of local music acts and national names, including BAFTA-nominated comedian Richard Digance, “the renaissance man of English folk” (Irish Times) Chris Wood and “eccentric rockers” (The Guardian) Stackridge.

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emmylou harris rock and pop tue 27 may 7.30pm, £36.01, £41.39 incl. bf

matmos rock and pop thu 29 may the lantern, 8pm, £15.05 incl. bf seated show

Hear “one of the great voices of country music” (The Telegraph) as Emmylou Harris visits Colston Hall with Daniel Lanois to celebrate the reissue of her groundbreaking album, Wrecking Ball. The New York Times calls it a “beautiful, eerie album” while Mojo says it “sounds like a window on Harris’ soul”.

“Matmos has made a career-long game of devising increasingly outré frameworks for its records,” says Pitchfork. For latest album The Marriage Of True Minds, Drew Daniel and Martin Schmidt attempted to telepathically communicate the concept of their album to their subjects. “[It] heralds a return to form,” says BBC Music.

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idles rock and pop fri 30 may the lantern, 8pm, £6.45 incl. bf standing show

A Routes South West presentation by New Generation takeover featuring Idles and Casimir. “This kind of band are a dying breed,” says Listomania of Idles, who will perform material from their new EP at this home town show.

Casimir, and special guests in support.

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breakin' convention dance sat 31 may main show 7.30pm, daytime foyer events, u18s £10.21, £16.13 incl. bf

“Breakin’ Convention confirms hip-hop as one of the social and artistic forces of our time,” says The Guardian of this renowned project. Local crews share the stage with international superstars of the discipline including ILL-Abilities (the five-man crew with physical disabilities) and France’s eight-strong Wanted Posse. RADA-trained choreographer Ukweli Roach will also present his new work.

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jazz, folk & world

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june martin and eliza carthy

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bristol plays music

nearly dan

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flying lotus

rock and pop

talvin singh

angel olsen

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jill and kate rock and pop tue 3 jun the lantern, 8pm, £7.53 incl bf seated show

This country-pop duo from Nashville cut their teeth touring the world with Kelly Clarkson as her backing vocalists before striking out on their own. The duo will perform live following the release of their new album, which is produced by Dave Welsh of The Fray.

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clarinet in close-up classical wed 4 jun the lantern, 8pm, conc £7, £10 incl bf seated show

gareth malone light entertainment thu 5 jun 7.30pm, £23.65, £31.18, £38.70 incl. bf

featuring mary barrett – clarinet The Severnside Composers’ Alliance (SCA), CoMA Bristol and virtuoso clarinettist Mary Barrett bring you cutting-edge music for solo clarinet and small ensemble. The programme will also include work by members of SCA and CoMA Bristol. Part of the SCA concert series - discounts available, please contact box office.

the live tour The choral animateur, singer and presenter of BBC’s The Choir (the programme that gave us the chart-topping Military Wives Choir) heads out on tour with his brand new group. Their debut album features covers of contemporary hits like Keane’s Hamburg Song, White Winter Hymnal by Fleet Foxes and Alicia Keys’ Sleeping With A Broken Heart.

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flying lotus & thundercat rock and pop fri 6 jun 7.30pm, £19.35 incl. bf stalls standing

steely dan by nearly dan folk sat 7 jun the lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf standing show

martin and eliza carthy folk sun 8 jun the lantern, 8pm, £17.20 incl. bf seated show

“This one will blow your head apart,” said NME of the artist otherwise known as Steven Ellison’s 2012 album, Until The Quiet Comes. “He has been called a Hendrix for the electronica generation, but might more appositely be compared to DJ Shadow” (The Guardian).

Captain Murphy supports.

Less tribute and more homage, the 10-strong band Nearly Dan perform the meticulously-crafted songs of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. All the Steely Dan favourites are covered in this two-hour show, including Peg, Reelin’ In The Years and Hey Nineteen. “Those sassy, cynical songs were given life by their sheer enthusiasm and passion for playing,” says the Financial Times.

He’s “arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all” (Q) while she’s “been giving blood transfusions to traditional British folk for the best part of 20 years” (BBC Music). Now this formidable father-daughter duo have combined to present music from their new album, Elephant.

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angel olsen rock and pop tue 10 jun the lantern, 8pm, £8.60 incl. bf standing show

“Her palette is a mixture of the great, lost singer Connie Converse, Jason Molina’s old-timey drama, Bill Callahan’s terrific and unsettling ability to shift between dourness and comfort, and Nina Nastasia’s graceful lope” (Pitchfork). No wonder Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy is such a fan of the St Louis native.

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trouble in the fields folk thu 12 jun the lantern, 8pm, £12.90 incl. bf seated show

best in uk stand up comedy fri 13 jun the lantern, 8.30pm, £12.90 incl. bf seated show

the songs of nanci griffith featuring the kennedys Musicians and producers Pete and Maura Kennedy pay musical tribute to their friend, colleague and “country music icon” (The Guardian), Nanci Griffith. Joined by special guest Edwina Hayes, the duo will perform songs from Griffith’s illustrious career, including I Wish It Would Rain, Gulf Coast Highway and, of course, Trouble In The Fields.

with chris martin and guests Not Gwyneth Paltrow’s other half, obviously – rather “one of the UK's top observationalists” (The Guardian) who sold out his debut show at Edinburgh Fringe in 2011.

The Sunday Times believes this keen observer is “destined for greatness” as he uses his twisted logic to tackle ‘earth-shattering’ problems.

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talvin singh world sat 14 jun the lantern, 8pm, £21.50 incl. bf seated show

colston praise community sat 21 jun 7.30pm, £13.98 incl. bf, conc. available

piano triets classical sat 21 jun the lantern, 8pm, conc £7, £10 incl bf seated show

bombay talkies As part of a one-off tour to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema, Talvin Singh is joined by sitarist Roopa Panesar and Not So Silent Movies to completely improvise and perform new scores to two classics of Indian cinema: Dadasaheb Phalke’s Raja Harishchandra and Academy Award-winner Satyajit Ray’s Palme D’or-nominated Devi (The Goddess).

The Colston Praise Choir join the Cambrensis Choir and Orchestra to perform a programme of Christian music of many styles and moods. Colston Praise Choir was formed during 2013 and draws its members from churches throughout the Bristol area. The Cambrensis Choir, drawn from churches in South Wales, was formed in 1982 and has performed extensively in Europe and the USA, singing a range of Christian music and major classical works. three is the magic number Following the success of its 2012 event, Triets return to perform a programme of music for three pianists and one piano. The pianists will play music by living composers from Russia, Greece, Argentina, Germany, Australia and the UK and their dazzling finger-work will be shown in a live video display. Part of the SCA concert series - discounts available, please contact box office.

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gymfusion next generation community sun 22 jun 12.30pm and 4pm, £7.53 adv, £9.68 doors, £10.75 conc, £12.90 incl. bf

worbey and farrell comedy thu 26 jun the lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf seated show

dumaszinhaz bristol comedy sat 28 jun the lantern, 8pm, £20.43 incl. bf seated show

Display your skills and talents as part of a team during British Gymnastics’ non-competitive, fun and friendly festival. GymFusion brings together gymnasts, the public and the community in a series of exciting and creative performances from participants of all ages, abilities and disciplines.

deviations on a piano “Take two concert pianists and some of the finest music ever written, sprinkle with wit – and you have this classy entertainment” (Edinburgh Festivals). Steven Worbey and Kevin Farrell perform everything from Rachmaninov’s 18th Variation to Saint-Saëns’ Carnival Of The Animals complete with their own verse. “Exquisite musical virtuosity, utter stupidity and rapier wit,” says Chortle.

with tibor bodocs He studied to be an actor and then a literacy teacher, but thankfully Tibor Bodocs became a comedian. Always prepared with a quote from famed Czech author Hrabal, this Karinthy Ring-awarded Hungarian comedian brings pub stories, politics and humour to The Lantern.

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jazz at lincoln center orchestra jazz thu 26 jun 7.30pm, ÂŁ29.56, ÂŁ34.94, ÂŁ39.78 incl. bf

with wynton marsalis The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and its musical director Wynton Marsalis celebrate the 75th birthday of iconic jazz record label Blue Note. Hear big band arrangements of unforgettable classics from the treasure trove of a label that's been home to a host of major jazz stars down the decades, from Herbie Hancock to Bud Powell and more.

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ben folds

july bristol plays music

rhys darby

rock and pop

light entertainment

caitlin moran

comedy

gurt lush

families

classical

classical extravaganza

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gurt lush choir community sat 5 jul 7.30pm, £10.75, u18s £2.15 incl. bf

the ben folds orchestral experience rock and pop wed 9 jul 8pm, £31.18, £37.63, £42.46 incl. bf

a night at the movies: morricone & friends A celebration of film music from over half a century, including tracks from Frozen, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, The Passion Of The Christ and more.

Created by The Greatness Of The Magnificence Fantasy Orchestra, St Mary Redcliffe All-Star Symphonia and the 250-strong Gurt Lush Choir.

with royal northern sinfonia The multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter joins the Royal Northern Sinfonia on stage to perform his new classical piano concerto alongside a selection of his most popular hits. Ben Folds is perhaps best known as the frontman and pianist of Ben Folds Five, whose hits included Brick and Army.

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caitlin moran comedy thu 10 jul 7.30pm, £21.50 incl. bf

rhys darby comedy fri 11 jul 8pm, £21.50 incl. bf over 16s only

classical extravaganza classical sat 26 jul 7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8, £16, £23, £28, £33 incl. bf

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Spend an evening with the “witty, wise and wonderful” (Lauren Laverne) award-winning columnist, critic and bestselling author of How To Be A Woman and Moranthology. Moran will discuss what it is to be a woman, feminism and anything else that happens to pop up. “She is a genuinely original talent,” says Germaine Greer.

mr adventure “High-energy physical comedy and sound effects prevail” (Time Out Chicago) as the “loose-limbed, physical clown” (Chortle), perhaps best known for his role as Murray in Flight Of The Conchords, shares fantastical tales from his global travels. Jim Carrey reckons this Kiwi comic “has that Peter Sellers madness inside him” while Time Out says his “physicality and vocal dexterity set him apart”. bournemouth symphony orchestra

Back by popular demand, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra delivers a programme of the best of classical music with spectacular lasers and indoor fireworks. The programme includes Johann Strauss’ Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Tchaikovsky’s Waltz and Polonaise from Eugene Onegin and the Candide Overture by Bernstein. Early bird discounts available if booked before 25 April. Concessions available.

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nokia mixradio terrace sessions rock and pop various third floor terrace

In a new partnership with Nokia MixRadio, Colston Hall presents a series of summer sessions in 2014. Featuring sets from up and coming talent as well as more established artists, the sessions will take place on Colston Hall’s sun-drenched third floor terrace with its stunning views of the city.

Tickets to these exclusive sessions will be limited, so please check regularly on the Colston Hall website for updates.

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august bristol plays music

what the ladybird heard

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bristol plays music

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producer uncovered

terrace sessions

rock and pop

national children's orchestras of great britain

classical

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bravo bristol light entertainment sun 3 aug 7.30pm, £10.75 incl. bf

national children’s orchestras of great britain classical sat 9 aug 7pm, u16s £5.38, £10.75, £16.13, £19.35 incl. bf

producer uncovered advanced course bristol plays music mon 18 – fri 22 aug £180 incl. bf

Hear the story of Bristol and the West Country’s involvement in the First World War. This tribute, which includes music and sketches, highlights the brave men and women from the region who answered the call of duty during the Great War.

conductor natalia luis-bassa “A magnificent concert” (Classic FM) is promised as the nation’s most talented young musicians take on a distinctly grown-up programme of classic music. The young musicians – all aged 14 and under – perform a renowned concert repertoire explored at their recent summer course.

from concept to dubplate

A week-long intensive advanced music production course for musicians with a sound understanding of music production techniques. Participants will bring their own track to be mixed and mastered, develop a remix and then cut a dubplate.

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what the ladybird heard families tue 19 – sun 24 aug times vary, £12.36 incl. bf, group offer: buy 10 tickets and get one free

Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird and a whole farmyard of fun awaits as Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ award-winning book comes to the stage. With live music, original songs, puppetry and lots of interactive fun, this production is a fantastic family treat and an ideal introduction to theatre for children aged three and over.

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bristol plays music nokia mixradio remix academy A creative development programme for 7-25 year olds

get inspired!

7-10 year olds Saturdays, 10.30am-12noon Create. Discover. Explore. Inspire.

Get Inspired! Saturday mornings lay the essential foundations for the start of your child’s musical journey through music making, performance, storytelling and interactive play. saturday sessions 11-18 year olds Saturdays, 10am-1.30pm in Unicorns Studios

Songwriting and music technology workshops where young aspiring artists can get expert help and guidance to develop the musical talent and skills they will need to

forge a career in the music industry.

Activities include singing, guitar, drums, music production, DJing, MCing, keyboards, band skills and performance techniques new generation takeover 16-25 year olds

Get involved with our young event producers and programmers initiative.

Learn all aspects of running events including programming bands and acts, promotion, artist liaison and stage management.

For more information and costs see www.colstonhall.org/bristol-plays-music or email colstonhall@bristolplaysmusic.org.uk

venue hire Looking for a venue that unites stunning contemporary architecture with historical splendour? Want to create that wow factor for your event? Then host your meeting, conference or wedding in the unique surroundings of Colston Hall, Bristol’s favourite concert venue since 1867.

Hiring opportunities include: • Launch parties • Wedding fayres • Trade shows • Award ceremonies • Press events • Training sessions • Corporate events

Colston Hall's iconic building has played host to some of the all-time greats in the music and entertainment world so why not give your event the same star appeal in this unique venue?

Contact Naomi Easy, Sales and Conference Manager on 0117 204 7104 or naomi.easy@colstonhall. org for further information

Our excellent facilities, including open-plan meeting spaces, contemporary boardrooms and classic theatres, make us the ideal choice for hosting your event.

From launch parties to board meetings, we will make sure your delegates feel like stars.

We have the experience to ensure your event reaches its potential.

Our highly skilled staff provide an integrated hospitality service, tailored to match your expectations, while the grand surroundings of the Hall will provide an impressive backdrop for your event.

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