October concert lineup

BRISTOL BEACON TO CELEBRATE ALL MUSICAL GENRES WITH OCTOBER CONCERT LINEUP

After a busy summer of presenting musical talent from far and wide in Bristol, there is no sign of slowing down as we move into the new autumn season for Bristol Beacon. The venue has just announced a new lineup of eclectic concerts taking place throughout October and into November this year, with more set to be added. From rock to pop, folk, indie and even Indian classical music, Bristol Beacon have curated a lineup of multi-genre music shows set to wow everyone in the city. Kicking off another month of fantastic music, London-based hip-hop band Lazy Habits will be taking over Lost Horizon with their catchy music on Thursday 6th October. Combining the energy of multiple genres including soul, contemp orary jazz, hip-hop and rap lyrics, Lazy Habits will bring their unique music to Bristol, incorporating a 13-piece orchestra and brass section into their latest music from their third album, Vermilion Sands.

On Monday 10th October, American alt-pop Cass McCombs will be bringing his uplifting, feel-good music to Redgrave Theatre. In his latest release, ‘Heartmind,’ Cass McCombs continues to expand his musical legacy of lyrical prowess, combining psychedelic, folk, Americana, alt-country and rock, making for an all-round infectious listen.

In a multi-faceted, creative performance, combining Indian instrumentals with striking spoken word, Soumik Datta is set to take over Bristol Beacon’s Foyer on Tuesday 18th October. Having worked with the likes of Beyonce, Jay-Z and Anoushka Shankar, Datta has established himself as “one of the big gest new music talents in Britain” according to Vogue. In his new production ‘Hope Notes’ Datta shares the stories of refugees to a soundtrack of electronic sarod, a 19-stringed Indian instrument, combining art with activism. Taking place at Strange Brew on Friday 21st October, East London-born artist Murkage Dave brings his honest lyrics, soulful sound and trap beats to Bristol. Since releasing his acclaimed debut album ‘Murkage Dave Changed My Life,’

The artist has begun to establish his name within the music industry by collaborating with the likes of Mike Skinner, Skepta and Jaykae. Murkage Dave’s performance will be followed the next day by the first public performance of the Bristol Windrush Reggae Choir in the Bristol Beacon Foyer. This performance will mark the culmination of an incredible 6 month project which aims to amplify and encourage enjoyment and learning from voices of the Windrush generation and their descendants, with the legendary Orgena Rose leading the choir. Bringing their “feel good” factor to Bristol Beacon’s Foyer, this performance is one for all to enjoy with the choir’s reputation of reaching out to diverse communities while inspiring everyone in their audience.

Rounding up another month of fantastic music presented by Bristol Beacon, November will kick off with a bang, as Erykah Badu’s influential debut album, Baduizm, celebrates its 25th anniversary. Performing at The Trinity Centre on Thursday 3rd November, rising star vocalists Ava Joseph and Akin Soul, backed by an all-star ensemble from London’s jazz scene, will bring this musical milestone to life with all the album’s original vibrancy. Also taking place on Thursday 3rd November, Aoife O’Donovan will bring her resonant, velveteen vocals and ethereal grace to St Thomas The Martyr Church. Having earned comparisons to the legendary Joni Mitchell, Aoife O’ Donovan’s third and latest album, ‘Age of Apathy’ touches listeners from far and wide with her deeply personal, poetic lyrics and music rooted in the folk tradition.

For more information on Bristol Beacon’s upcoming events for the months of October and November, please visit the Bristol Beacon website.