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INFLUENTIAL VENUES // LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS // MONTHLY GUIDE

O SEPTEMBER - 2018

FRI 28 SEPT

THIS IS IN:MOTION DAVID RODIGAN REDLIGHT DJ ZINC & AD THE HEATWAVE DJ DECOY MINA THE BLAST DJS [SPECIAL GUEST] FREDO [2 HOURS] FRICTION MACKY GEE TC TURNO [JUNGLE SET] UNCLE DUGS POLA & BRYSON KG SAY3 NGAIO CLUB DJEMBE DJS

FRI 29 SEPT

THIS IS IN:MOTION [DJ SET] FLOATING POINTS AMELIE LENS JOY ORBISON MIDLAND BLAWAN DEKMANTEL SOUNDSYSTEM WILLOW GIDEÖN HORSE MEAT DISCO JOSEY REBELLE ORPHEU THE WIZARD JASPER JAMES GRAMRCY ELLIE STOKES WILSON PHOENIX

FRI 26 OCT

HOSPITALITY HALLOWEEN HIGH CONTRAST CAMO & KROOKED DANNY BYRD FRED V & GRAFIX METRIK KINGS OF THE ROLLERS UNGLUED [JUNGLE SET] S.P.Y B2B NU:TONE B2B HIGH CONTRAST RANDALL FABIO [FULL CYCLE SET] KRUST DYNAMITE GQ & MORE

SAT 27 OCT

KNEE DEEP IN SOUND HOT SINCE 82 [LIVE] KINK MELÉ FORT ROMEAU LA FLEUR PBR STREETGANG CHRISTOPHE

SUN 28 OCT

GEORGE FITZGERALD [LIVE] + SPECIAL GUESTS

FRI 02 NOV

FRI 05 OCT

ANJUNADEEP A-Z [LIVE] BEN BÖHMER DOM DONNELLY JODY WISTERNOFF LANE 8 PENELOPE YOTTO

COMMON GROUND ABOVE & BEYOND OLIVER SMITH SPENCER BROWN & MORE

FRI 02 NOV

BUGGED OUT PRESENTS: TO THE RHYTHM EROL ALKAN [ALL NIGHT LONG]

JUST JACK HALLOWEEN RETURN TO THE LASERDOME BEN UFO DJ BONE TAMA SUMO VLADIMIR IVKOVIC BUFIMAN TOM RIO JETHRO DAN WILD

FRI 19 OCT

SAT 03 NOV

FRI 13 OCT

ANNIE MAC PRESENTS ANNIE MAC GERD JANSON HORSE MEAT DISCO KRYSTAL KLEAR HAAI

SAT 20 OCT RTRN II JUNGLE LINE UP T.B.A

THE BLAST HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL OF THE DEAD SHY FX CASISDEAD KAHN & NEEK CHIMPO & KILLA’S ARMY SICARIA SOUND [SPECIAL GUEST] CHILDREN OF ZEUS KASRA ED RUSH ENEI FOREIGN CONCEPT HALOGENIX HYROGLIFICS KLAX B2B SHYUN NINA LAS VEGAS SHARDA & MORE

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FRI 09 NOV

SULTA SELECTS [4 HOURS] DENIS SULTA VIRGINIA SKATEBARD [LIVE] LEO POL SALLY C CROMBY

SAT 10 NOV

DRUMCODE ADAM BEYER ALAN FITZPATRICK ENRICO SANGIULIANO ELLIE STOKES IDA ENGBERG LAYTON GIORDANI WEHBBA

SAT 10 NOV

JUNGLE JAM CONGO NATTY RANDALL [JUNGLE SET] SERUM BENNY PAGE CHOPSTICK DUBPLATE DAZEE JUNGLE JAM DJS INJA NAVIGATOR JAKES

SAT 17 NOV

GLITTERBOX DIMITRI FROM PARIS THE SHAPESHIFTERS MELON BOMB

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SAT 08 DEC

CRACK MAGAZINE JEFF MILLS MOTOR CITY DRUM ENSEMBLE COURTESY UMFANG POWDER GIDEÖN IZABEL DANIELLE FACTA DAVID J BULL

SAT 15 DEC

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SAT 29 DEC OPEN TO CLOSE SKREAM [ALL NIGHT LONG]

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COMPETITION

In:Motion 24hrs of Dance 28

PROFILES

res one 29 Frontier Ruckus 29

PREVIEW

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LOCAL TALENT

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FEATURED VENUES

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The Doghouse 49 exchange 50 The Fleece 51 The Full Moon 52 GALLIMAUFRY 53

The Golden Lion 54 hy-brasil 55 the lanes 56 Mr Wolfs 57 the old market 58

swx 59 THekla 60 to the moon 61 Trinity 62

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The Best UK Stand Up Comedy in Bristol

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PROMOTING AND PRODUCING LIVE STAND-UP COMEDY IN BRISTOL SINCE 1994. The Comedy Box brings the absolute best comedians to a variety of brilliant venues in Bristol. See listings below for first class shows at the Hen & Chicken Studio, Tobacco Factory Theatre, Redgrave Theatre and Bristol Old Vic Theatre.

STAND UP FOR THE WEEKEND HEN & CHICKEN STUDIO

TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRE Raleigh Rd, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1TF

FRI 7 & SAT 8 SEPTEMBER 8PM £19

210 North St, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1JF

SAT 15 SEPTEMBER 8.30PM £12 ADV TO £15 DOOR

CHRIS

McCAUSLAND with HARRIET KEMSLEY Blind comic Chris McCausland has long been firmly established at the very top of the UK's live comedy circuit and recently appeared on BBC's Live At The Apollo. "Gags aplenty" The List

SAT 22 SEPTEMBER 8.30PM £12 ADV TO £15 DOOR

FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 8PM £14

JAMALI

UK T OUR

MADDIX

VAPE LORD

Host of Viceland's Hate Thy Neighbour, Jamali Maddix is embarking on his first World Tour. Brutally honest and unflinching material on the state of society. "Something to offend everyone" Sunday Times

SAT 29 SEPTEMBER 8.30PM £12 ADV TO £15 DOOR

JARLATH

with MARK SIMMONS

with MARIA SHEHATA

Mick Ferry is a fine purveyor of lugubrious surrealism and is one of the most sought after comics on the British and International comedy circuit. "Highly original and hilarious" Big Issue

Award winning comedian Jarlath Regan has gained a reputation with the industry and audiences for his uplifting, inventive and relentlessly funny stand-up. "A refreshing and hilarious change of pace" The Independent

SAT 6 OCTOBER 8.30PM £12 ADV TO £15 DOOR

PHIL

JERROD

REGAN

FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER 8PM £13

UK T OUR

FELICITY WARD

with TANIA EDWARDS

BUSTING A NUT

Phil Jerrod has been entertaining audiences up and down the country with his elegant rants on the often unfathomable problems of modern life. "Casual brilliance" The Guardian

Fresh off the back of her recent BBC Radio 4 series (Appisodes), multi-award winning comedian Felicity Ward embarks on her second nationwide tour. "Sharp, upbeat and self-mocking." The Guardian

SAT 13 OCTOBER 8.30PM £12 ADV TO £15 DOOR

FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER 8PM £18

UK T OUR

JOE

SAM

with FERN BRADY

THE LEARNER PARENT

Joe Sutherland possesses a caustic, catty wit and unapologetic confidence, and has taken the UK comedy circuit by the balls. "Oozes star power from every pore." Daily Mirror

Stand-up comedian, viral blogger and author Sam Avery shares all the lows, highs and hilarious in-betweens of his experiences of first-time parenthood. "Quick wit and painfully funny" Metro

SUTHERLAND

SAT 20 OCTOBER 8.30PM £12 ADV TO £15 DOOR

TOM WARD

AVERY

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER 8.30PM £15

CHRISTIE WHAT NOW?

MICK

FERRY

BRIDGET Join Bridget Christie, star of her own Netflix special and multi-award winning member of the Metropolitan Liberal Elite, for a night of hope and despair. "A masterclass" Guardian

REDGRAVE THEATRE Percival Rd, Cli�on, Bristol, BS8 3LE

FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 8PM £19

HAL

CRUTTENDEN

CHUBSTER

Hal Cruttenden is one of the top stand up comedians working in the UK today, as well as being a highly accomplished writer and actor. "Hugely talented" The Times

TUE 18 TO THUR 20 SEPT 8PM £18

RICH HALL’S

HOEDOWN

Stand-up, improvised ballads, cracking good musicianship, and ultimately a hilarious, foot-stomping, shit-kicking good time to be had by all. Even if you don't own a hoe. "Blissfully Funny" The Guardian

FRI 21 & SAT 22 SEPT 8PM £18

SEAN

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UK T OUR

ABANDOMAN (aka ROB BRODERICK)

with MATT REES & MICHAEL ODEWALE

PIRATE RADIO

The amazingly assured Tom Ward is a unique and genuinely exciting act. Quirky, original sideways looks at sex, singledom and swearing with pop interludes interspersed throughout."Staggeringly impressive" The Herald

Using his trademark blend of audience interaction and razor-sharp improvisation, Ireland's finest hip-hop musical comedian Rob Broderick will take you on a magical journey. "Raucous, expansive and relentlessly hilarious" The Times

Join Sean Lock, British Comedy Award winner and star of Cats Does Countdown, for a unique mix of new and tried and tested material."Gloriously intelligent, deliciously unlikely and hilariously funny" The Times

BRISTOL OLD VIC THEATRE King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED

SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER 8PM £17

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Snowflake, Nazi, Remoaner, Trot, Libtard, Brextremist, Feminazi... Who better to arbitrate in these challenging divisive times than Lucifer himself? "Charming, hilarious and utterly refreshing" Sunday Mirror

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SEPTEMBER

HIGHLIGHTS 1. OH SEES

Now with more complexity, roar and screech than ever, The Oh Sees are diving head first into their 2018 tour to celebrate the release of their latest album ORC. Support from Flat Worms. 2 Sep // 7pm – 11pm // £25.25 // O2 Academy

2. THE DAFT PUNK ORCHESTRA

Everybody has been talking about it and now the night is finally here. Bringing you all your favourite Daft Punk classics, this 13-piece live rework is comprised with some of the best musicians in the UK. 6 Sep // 7.30pm – 11pm // £16.50 // The Fleece

3. TÊTES DE POIS

Têtes de Pois are a seven-piece instrumental band based in Leeds, performing exciting original music influenced by genres including cinematic and latin jazz and afrobeat. Get ready to hear their latest single ‘Cut To The Chase’ live along with many other catchy tracks. 6 Sep // 8pm – 11pm // Free // The Canteen

4. TONY ALLEN & AMP FIDDLER

Famed for individually influencing nearly every genre of dance music over the past 50 years, Afrobeat originator Tony Allen and funk and soul veteran Amp Fiddler have fused their electronic funk and groove. 7 Sep // 8pm – 10pm // £19.35 // Colston Hall Presents at Fiddlers

5. FIRST DEGREE BURNS – LAST SHOW

Bristol based hip hop, ska act First Degree Burns are about to hang up their hats, but not without one final hurrah. Head to their last gig at The Attic Bar and celebrate two decades of skip hop with your favourite homegrown band. Plus, support from Binbag Wisdom, Kiboko and Chris Munky. 7 Sep // 8.30pm – 2am // £4 // The Full Moon & Attic Bar

6. DON KIPPER

Multi award-winning 7-piece ensemble Don Kipper know how to deliver a wide range of traditional music. The culturally diverse music from Don Kipper expresses influences from various cultures, including Greek, Turkish and Romani cultures, by merging them together to create innovative sound. 7 Sep // 10pm – 1am // £5 // Old Market Assembly

7. FREEDOM VIBES SOUL WEEKENDER

Freedom Vibes meets One Soul for a weekend takeover with DJs playing the finest in soulful music on Friday and Saturday night. DJs include Mike Ashley, Ben Summers, Angel Mel, Lady C & many more. 7 & 8 Sep // 6pm/7pm – 12am // Free // To The Moon

8. SWING ‘N’ TINGZ 21: JAMIE BERRY

Swing N Tingz are back from Boomtown and boy have they got a line up for you. Introducing the biggest producer of electro swing in the country, Jamie Berry will be gracing The Lanes with his pioneering sound. Plus, sets from Mista Trick, Extra Medium and more. 8 Sep // 10pm – 3am // £5 - £11 // The Lanes

9. JOE STROUZER

The Golden Lion’s Sunday sessions are back, kicking off with Joe Strouzer. From Newcastle to New Orleans, Joe Strouzer has travelled his music far and wide to reach the masses. This month he heads to Bristol with his harmonica to showcase his rich sound. 9 Sep // 4pm – 7pm // Free // The Golden Lion

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10. SOCCER MOMMY

Soccer Mommy made waves in her local DIY scene from a young age and went on to capture the attention of music lovers for her striking song-writing technique and catchy indie-pop sound. Grab your tickets to watch the wiser than their years performer take centre at Thekla this September. 11 Sep // 7pm – 10pm // £9 // Thekla

11. MURS

Praised as one of the most successful rappers of all time, Murs has been rapping fearlessly with power for over two decades. Head to Thekla this month to witness the wordsmith in action, you won’t regret it. 13 Sep // 7pm – 10pm // £13 // Thekla

12. LYSERGIC TRAIN X BLG PRESENT: MALE GAZE (CASTLE FACE) + TAJAK

Lysergic Limes, Gravy Train and BLG are pulling together for the first time, to deliver an evening with not one, but two bands from California. Male Gaze and Tajak are set to supply a large dose of fuzzy feedback, hypnotic chaos and disorder. Grab your ticket now. 14 Sep // 7pm – 10.30pm // £5 // Crofters Rights

13. SYMMETRY RECORDINGS - BREAK ‘ANOTHER WAY’ ALBUM LAUNCH,

16. SOUL SHAKE DAY & NIGHT PARTY

14. SNAZZBACK

17. LAZY HABITS SOUNDSYSTEM

15. ELEPHANT TALK

18. MOONSHOT

Bristol drum and bass events presents an evening with Symmetry Recordings to celebrate the release of Break’s album Another Way. Plus, get ready for mind blowing sets from Skeptical, DLR, Arcatype, hosted by SP:MC. 14 Sep // 10pm – 4am // £10-£14 // Trinity Centre

Snazzback are keeping busy this month with another night showcasing their finest funk and fury.. Prepare of an impressive amount of improv featuring vocals from Bristol’s much-loved China Bowls, at this unique gig space. 14 Sep // 8pm – Late // £6 // The Forge

London-based septet, Elephant Talk, takes the harmonic and rhythmic language of jazz and melds it with a visceral rock energy. This carefully crafted ensemble arranges a three-horn front line with an eclectic rhythm section to create a sound you won’t forget in a hurry. 14 Sep // 10.30pm – 12am // Free // The Canteen

Soul Shake will be taking over No.51 for an all-day extravaganza filled with spinning records, your favourite outdoor spaces and hopefully a bit of sunshine. Check out the line up featuring Ben Oakland, Bruno, Delahay and more, with extended sets all round for a full musical experience. 15 Sep // 1pm – 3am // Free until 9pm // No.51 Stokes Croft

London based six-piece Lazy Habits are bringing their own brand of hard hitting beats to the UK hip hop scene. Get ready for the Lazy Habits soundsystem takeover as part of this month’s installment Night Bus at Mr Wolfs. 15 Sep // 9pm – 4am // £3-£5 // Mr Wolfs

Come and skank the night away with Bristol’s very own Moonshot, purveyors of the finest ska, rocksteady and reggae. Grab a drink and hit the dancefloor, what more could you want from a Saturday night? 15 Sep // 9pm – 12am // Free // The Golden Lion

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HIGHLIGHTS 19. MY NU LENG + TAIKI NULIGHT + DIMANTLE + BUSHBABY + MORE

Cubana are excited to present a night of bass music for their Motion debut, with the mighty Bristol duo My Nu Leng and special guests. Taking over the Marble Factory, this event will deliver a chest rumbling evening, powered by a brand-new Void speaker soundsystem. 15 Sep // 10pm – 5am // £14 – £16 // Marble Factory

20. WHAT IS LOVE? 90S DANCE NIGHT

Introducing a new night at To The Moon, playing house and pop party tunes from the 90s to get you dancing. Come and immerse yourself in 90’s nostalgia for the ears. 15 Sep // 8pm – 12am // Free // To The Moon

21. THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G - AN ORCHESTRAL RENDITION OF READY TO DIE

Get ready to hear all your favourite Notorious B.I.G bangers in an orchestral rendition of his iconic debut studio album, Ready To Die. Celebrate the music from the hip hop legend, with classics like Gimme The Loot, Machine Gun Funk, Warning and Juicy. This larger than life performance cannot be missed. 20 Sep // 7pm – 10pm // £17.50 // O2 Academy

22. SNAZZBACK’S GLOBAL GROOVE EXPERIMENT – BRAZIL

Local treasures Snazzback have been keeping music lovers engrossed with their Global Groove Experiment. This month the band will bring Brazil to The Gallimaufry as they channel the spirit of Carnival in their sound. Expect interpretations of Sergio Mendez, Seu Jorge and Antonio Carlos Jobim amongst others. 20 Sep // 9pm – 2am // Free entry // The Gallimaufry

23. YNDI HALDA + STAGHORN

Since their 2007 debut release ‘Enjoy Eternal Bliss’, Kent based Yndi Halda have delivered a poetic whirlwind of highs and lows and gentle beauty in their sound. This month they will be showcasing their raw talent at The Louisiana, with support from Staghorn. 20 Sep // 8pm – 11pm // £8 // The Louisiana

24. TWINKLE BROTHERS & JAH SHAKA

Get ready for the almighty Twinkle Brothers, live in session with the legendary Jah Shaka. For all you dub fans out there, this will be an ultimate soundsystem experience for you. 21 Sep // 10pm – 5am // £20 // Trinity Centre

25. ERRATIC BATTING PRESENTS: FREE LOVE (FKA HAPPY MEALS)

Erratic Battling Presents an evening of glorious avant pop bops from Glasweigan cosmic duo, Free Love (AKA Happy Meals). Singing in French, Free Love are here to seduce your musical cravings with acid electro and catchy pop. 21 Sep // 10.30pm – 3am // £3 // Crofters Rights

26. THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS

The MJR Group presents a night filled with music from Brooklyn’s Ambassadors of love, They Might Be Giants. Celebrating the release of their latest album I Like Fun the band will be delivering new highenergy material, along with a bunch of your favourite classics. 23 Sep // 6.30pm – 10pm // £25 // SWX

27. ABBA’S DISCO WONDERLAND

Abba Disco Wonderland is arriving SWX for a night of soul shaking, body rocking disco classics, Abba hits and wall to wall décor. Get your tickets to transport yourself back to the 70’s with dancefloor fillers and feel-good anthems. 25 Sep // 10pm – 3am // £6 // SWX

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28. YUSSEF DAYES

One of the biggest names to surface from the contemporary jazz scene, Yussef Dayes is set to take centre stage at Exchange this month as part of his debut solo tour. Prepare to witness some earthshaking drum solos and smooth, jazzed out sounds from the rising solo star. 25 Sep // 7.30pm – 11pm // £12 // Exchange

29. BLACK PARADE

Indulge in your favourite 00’s emo anthems at the UK’s biggest emo night. With classics from the likes of Panic! At The Disco to My Chemical Romance, you’ll be sweeping your fringe to one-side and pulling out your skinny jeans again quicker than you can say You Me At Six. 28 Sep // 11pm – 4am // £4 // The Fleece

30. THIS IS IN:MOTION: DAVID RODIGAN + FRICTION + REDLIGHT + MORE

This is lands in Motion this September with one hell of a line up to get your feet stomping on the dancefloor. David Rodigan, Redlight, DJ Zinc and The Heatwave are just some of the big names on this bass heavy line up. Get ready for a monstrous Motion takeover. 28 Sep // 10pm – 6am // £12-£20 // Motion

31. BANANA BOMBS RECORDS: REMARC + RSD + TOKEN

34. MR THING (FINGERLICKIN’)

32 ANTELOPE

35. LAUREL

33. PATAWAWA + SHADOWLARK

36. SKINNY PELEMBE

Banana Bombs Records presents another night at The Full Moon’s Attic Bar of heavy drums and basslines with jungle producer Remarc and Bristol treasure and deliverer of the finest dubstep, RSD. 28 Sep // 9pm – 2am // £4 // The Full Moon & Attic Bar

The 8-legged Antelope play alt-jazz pop. Their music defies generic classification; having learnt a vocabulary from the music they love, Antelope now speak a language of their own. Bringing modern soul with a massive sound to The Old Market Assembly stage. 28 Sep // 10pm – 1am // £5 // Old Market Assembly

Colston Hall Presents brings a night of DIY disco to Hy-Brasil with rising stars Patawawa. Tipped as one of the best bands of 2018 by NME, they’ll bring you hints of all things Nile Rogers, early Madonna and more. 29 Sep // 9.30pm – 11.30pm // £9.68 // Hy-Brasil

Since approaching turntables for the first time in 1987, Mr Thing has become a synonymous within hip hop for his impeccable skill and captivating sets. Head down to The Gallimaufry for a free night of head bopping hip hop from the genius of hip hop. 29 Sep // 9pm – 2am // Free entry // The Gallimaufry

To celebrate the release of her debut album ‘DogViolet’ rising star Laurel will be performing her signature indie-pop sound in an intimate performance at The Lanes this September. Look forward to the exploration of bittersweet feeling of love with this chamber pop singer. 29 Sep // 7pm – 10pm // £8 // The Lanes

You may have heard the name Skinny Pelembe being mentioned a lot recently. Gilles Peterson’s latest protégé offers a hazy, afro-tipped sound, loaded with reverb and inspiration from Jamaican dub of the 70s and 80s. Set to be destined for greatness, this multiinstrumentalist needs be on your radar. 30 Sep // 8pm – 11pm // £10.75 // Colston Hall Presents at The Exchange

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24 Hours of Dance

David Rodigan • Amelie Lens • Floating Points • Redlight • Joy Orbison competition Running from the end of September right up to New Year, In:Motion is Bristol’s answer to The Warehouse Project, bringing in huge names from all across the electronic sphere and lending a little light to the end of our summers each year. As is tradition, they’re kicking things off with a massive opening weekend, and this time they’re truly testing the limits of Bristol ravers with a huge 24 Hours of Dance. Opening from 10pm on Friday 28 September, the likes of David Rodigan, DJ Zinc and The Heatwave will be heading up a jungle and

dub heavy blowout running through until 6am. Those braving the full 24 Hours can then nip home for a few hours shut eye, before returning from 3pm on Saturday, when a slew of dance legends including Floating Points, Amelie Lens, Joy Orbison and Midland will lead a furious night of dancing until 7am. For the full lineup, visit bristolinmotion.com. We’ve got 4 x tickets to both parties to give away. For you chance to win, head over to nitelifeonline.com/win/24hoursofdance.

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res one

Frontier Ruckus

Res One is one of Bristol’s hardest working hip hop MCs. Part of the Split Prophets Collective, they have been pushing the underground UK hip hop scene since the release of their Scribbled Thoughts EP in 2011. They’ve supported the likes of Wu Tang, KRS One, MF Doom and are one of the biggest and most respected hip hop crews on the circuit. As a solo artist, Res One has tallied countless collaborations and several solo releases, including his Delph Efficacy album in 2015. The prolific MC is gearing up to release his latest project, a collaborative album with hip hop producer Illinformed, A Dogs Dream. A Dogs Dream is released this October on Res One’s brand new imprint Green Brick Records – another collaborative project, this time with Split Prophets’ Bad Habitz. They’ll be celebrating with a massive launch party at The Fleece, with a slew of old friends including Split Prophets, Babylon Dead, Creatures Of Habit, Jay0117 and many more. Before that, Res One will be warming up with the Hip Hop Coffee Shop open mic crew at Boston Tea Party on Stokes Croft this September.

Indie-leaning folk pop outfit Frontier Ruckus are coming to Bristol’s Canteen all the way from Detroit, as part of a European tour to promote their fifth studio album Enter The Kingdom. Helmed by singer songwriter Matthew Milia, Enter The Kingdom draws on his own life experiences – his father losing his job and relying on disability cheques, the disintegration of the American dream and growing up in the 90s. Country-laden folk music surrounds Millia’s melodious lyricism, that pays tribute to noughties US indie heroes like Death Cab for Cutie. Matthew answers our 10 questions...

Upcoming shows: 28 September – Hip Hop Coffee Shop: Res One, Boston Tea Party Stokes Croft // 14 October – Res One & Illinformed album launch, The Fleece

Upcoming shows: 9 September – Frontier Ruckus, Canteen

Band

THOSE QUESTIONS... 1. What have you learned today? I learned that Cornish pasties have a crusty edge so that miners with poisonous dirt on their hands could eat the pasty and throw the crusty edge away. Kinda like Stokes Croft.

5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? Skateboarding or something graffiti related.

2. Favourite track of all time? I’ve got too many to say, but the one that came to my head as I wrote this was What Estate are you From? by Reveal. That’s the UK favourite that came to mind, but actually all time favourite is Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club.

7. Favourite thing on TV? People Just Do Nothing is one of the best recent shows out. This Country is amazing as well. Any Gordon Ramsey shit.

3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? If people are tripping out or on that vibe, I’ll put on Venus in Furs by Velvet Underground – that song is the one. Maybe if people are just sobering up, I’ll put on some Jay Rock or some selection. It’s all down to the surroundings. 4. Who are your top three acts right now? Brothers of the Stone, Conway and Westside Gunn/ GXFR, and obviously Split Prophets and everyone who is a part of Green Brick Records. It’s hard to say because there are so many sick crews out there. Cheese and Bread are doing bits too.

6. What was the last book you read? Collins English Dictionary

THOSE QUESTIONS... 1. What have you learned today? If I rub the inside of my cat’s ear she really likes to lick my finger. I’m also finding new evidence every day that the pressing need for relevance was more of a young man’s disease and that’s a wonderfully liberating discovery. 2. Favourite track of all time? Something about Northern Sky by Nick Drake can really sneak up on me on an unassuming fall day.

8. Are you afraid of anything? Friends and family passing away.

3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? Maybe Laid by James?

9. Tell us something people don’t know about you... I like to sit down in the shower...Sometimes. Also I’m a UK size 12 – send me some shoes!

4. Who are your top three acts right now? I’m a Teenage Fanclub fanboy. I dig Parquet Courts, but it really just makes me want to listen to Pavement.

10. What are you doing tomorrow? Hopefully still being alive, doing what I love.

5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? Hopefully finding the focus to write a novel.

@Res.One.Sp // @greenbrickrecords

6. What was the last book you read? I like to read multiple books simultaneously for balance, most recently: Graham Greene – The End of the Affair and Cormac McCarthy – The Road. 7. Favourite thing on TV? Mad Men, Twin Peaks, Frasier. 8. Are you afraid of anything? Home invasion. 9. Tell us something people don’t know about you... My favourite pastime is playing soccer, or football as I wish we called it here. I was the leading scorer this year for my Detroit neighbourhood team The Corktown Pheasants (named after the wild pheasants that roam around more deserted parts of Detroit). 10. What are you doing tomorrow? We’re heading up to play a couple of leisurely shows in vacation towns of Michigan’s beautiful northern parts —mostly as an excuse to swim in Lake Michigan and run around these huge sand bluffs they call the Sleeping Bear Dunes.

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PREVIEW

NO VIOLET

No Violet have an itch. For five years they’ve been gurgling, stomping and shrieking their fuzzy alt-rock grunge around Bristol; now their four track debut EP Faces, finished back in January, is a honed capsule of their sound, teetering on the verge of release. Bassist Kerry explains: ‘We wanted to take our time over it to refine our sound and put songs together that we’re really happy with. Tracks on the EP – America and She Goes Her Own Way – were written back in 2012 ‘before No Violet was No Violet, when [guitarist] Rhys and [singer] Ellie were just jamming together’ and the band were a mere ‘twinkle in their eye’. Since then they’ve gained a reputation for their arresting live set, supporting the likes of Dream Wife and Yonaka;

gained praise from BBC Radio 6; and critically, have caught the attention of local label Leisure Records – signing them last year and supporting their upcoming European tour. Back last year, their menacing and wild Petty Child couldn’t have been released at a better time – with IDLES spurring the way for a flood of alt-rock bands from Bristol. No Violet together with the likes of Heavy Lungs, Spectres, Soeur and others, bolstered Bristol’s reputation for gnarly guitar music. This said, No Violet feel no pressure with the release, explaining: ‘It’s our first EP, establishing who we are rather than having to live up to who we’ve been for the last few years’. It’s an introduction and a neat reflection of their expansive sound – from prog to punk and hypnotic grunge,

they’re keen to keep the mixture alive and stay genuine, following whatever feeling they have and using music to capture each phase along the way.

There are a lot of frustrating things in the world that you can’t do anything about (...) So I have to just slam something out

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This free, punk attitude has been with them since inception. Kerry explains that their early desire was to just ‘get out and play lots of live shows, see what we liked and didn’t like and spend time getting used to each other’. The challenge now is to keep this living, breathing energy on the recording. As we chat, Rhys describes their determination to keep it ‘raw... rough and ready’, his enthusiasm inspiring a loving snigger from Ellie, as he goes on to describe their recording process: ‘we recorded as a whole band, with minimal dubs and overlays. It sounds quite polished because our producer Benjamin Johnson did a great job, but musically it’s not more than what we do live. We’re not the kind of band that will bring along lots of backing tracks when we play, or set things off with a click of a Macbook…’ Drummer Pete disagrees: ‘Just you wait. Second EP, get ready for a new synth-pop direction’. To which Rhys retorts ‘Nah, keep it real’, inspiring another giggle from Ellie. Even with the re-recorded song America, which was first released last year, the aim was to keep a natural live energy. With the help of producer Ben and a replenishing supply of coffee, the track was seen with fresh eyes. ‘We were aware it didn’t sound like it did when we released it last year’ says Rhys ‘but he made us play it incredibly fast, incredibly slow, and we moulded it into something better in the end.’ Kerry adds: ‘He made us detach from the old version, so we saw it as a new piece of work.’ Their approach to songwriting breeds from the same regard for immediacy – songs sometimes springing from a jam as they’re setting up for practice – with a jam version of America even becoming a proud B-side. This was played on BBC Radio Wales by Adam Walton, much to the surprise of everyone, including the self-confessed non-jam-fan himself, and with Ellie pointing out ‘it’s 6 minutes long - that’s not a radio song!’ When it comes to the lyrics, Ellie is a lone writer, with some tracks vulnerable and self-reflective about insecurities, with Kerry picking up the sitar to sink into the more mesmeric sides of their sound on the acoustic version of She Goes Her Own Way. Meanwhile, other tracks have a clear vexation that drives the songs as a kind of outcry. Ellie explains: ‘There

are a lot of frustrating things in the world that you can’t do anything about and you’re just watching it and thinking, why is this happening? It eats away at you a little bit. Or it has been for me anyway, really eating away. So I have to just slam something out.’ This is the steer of Be My Friend, a social comment on the turmoil of modern politics, combined with social media’s ability to make us feel simultaneously selfrighteous and isolated. With Ellie explaining she’s better at singing than talking, self-appointed interpreter Kerry goes on to state jokingly ‘this is how Ellie feels’ and then perceptively explains the premise behind the song: ‘There are all sorts of outrage on Facebook, but is anyone actually doing anything? You like it on Facebook and share it, but “are you going to be my friend?” or “are you gonna stand up for me?”. I don’t want to demonise social

media, it’s so easy to put the blame on something because its relatively new. There’s definitely a lot of power in social media and it’s helped a lot of movements, but it’s about starting those conversations and putting them in to action. Not just a like. To this, Pete responds: ‘If that was a Facebook status I would like it’. Ellie: ‘I would heart that, mate’ and Rhys: ‘And then keep scrolling…’

We’re not the kind of band that will bring along lots of backing tracks when we play, or set things off with a click of a Macbook No Violet are clearly good friends; meeting at uni, they’ve come together in their joined desire to play with Ellie. Kerry messaged her with the nonchalant ‘anything that you do, can I play on it?’ Meanwhile Pete asserts that his desire to play with Ellie had nothing to with music, going on to explain the mess he’s found himself in: ‘Before I knew it I was in your band...and now I’m here’. Various digs of playing the seriously long game ensue, with Pete’s frank agreement that the game has indeed been ‘longer than expected’. All this jovial jibbing should serve them well for their upcoming tour, hitting the road for three weeks with Bristol Math trio Chiyoda Ku, with four UK dates before launching off on a fully fledged European tour. Rolling on from this they’re creating and releasing new videos later in the year and even heading back in to the studio before Christmas. It’s an ambitious, whirlwind of a schedule and I ask if they’ve reached a kind of watershed with their career so far, gaining the confidence to just go for it. ‘We’ve been getting a good response, so it’s like...oh okay’ says Kerry. ‘We’ve got to the point where we’re like, let’s do this.’

Words: Megan India McGurk Photos: Dominika Scheibinger 22 September – No Violet, Crofters Rights noviolet.bandcamp.com // @novioletuk

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PREVIEW

MORCHEEBA

After a five year hiatus, Morcheeba are back with their new album Blaze Away and a massive world tour to boot, which will see them play at this year’s Tokyo World festival at Eastville Park on 22 and 23 September. They return without founding member Paul Godfrey, who departed in 2013, but their trademark mesh of influences from psychedelic rock to downtempo, hip hop, country and blues is most certainly intact and stunningly delivered by Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey. Etched firmly into the soundscape of the mid-nineties, Morcheeba first appeared on our sonar with their debut album Who Can You Trust? in 1996, followed two years later with their seminal platinum-selling Big Calm. Morcheeba was formed after producer Paul and his multi instrumentalist brother Ross met vocalist Skye at a party in Greenwich. Ross and Paul had previously been working with another singer, but after hearing Skye’s magnetic voice, the trio began recording as Morcheeba in a new style adapted to Skye’s quieter, country-influenced vocals, combining a cluster of influences that often sees the band aligned with the South West trip hop movement. While there’s certainly a comparison

to be made, Morcheeba’s sound also sits outside of the early trip hop records by the likes of Massive Attack and Portishead. ‘We wanted the production to sound like Wu-Tang Clan, the songs to sound like Neil Young and the guitars to sound like Jimi Hendrix’ explains Ross. ‘It was a weird mixture. Part of the Process sounds like a country band with a hip hop beat and that felt quite different to the rest of the trip hop acts. I didn’t feel like anyone from the West Country was using country music, so I think we carved our own little niche within it and the songwriting stands out for itself. Wherever we go in the world, it’s quite funny because people always ask if we’re from Bristol.’ Skye agrees: ‘I didn’t really like the title of trip hop, as I felt our album was a little bit more than downtempo with hip hop beats and a female vocal. Certainly on Big Calm we had songs on there that had country and Western influences, psychedelic influences and rock and pop. So I’ve never felt that we really fitted into the trip hop genre, because I felt that the umbrella was much wider than that.’ ‘The sound came about naturally’ Ross continues ‘because I was really into acid rock and psychedelic – people like Jimi

Hendrix and also old blues music. My brother was really into hip hop – bands like New Kingdom and Wu-Tang. Skye’s voice was very soft and she was into country music and people like Nina Simone and Patsy Cline, so she made us have quite a mellow sound, because we couldn’t play heavy guitars over the top of her, because you wouldn’t be able to hear her.

We wanted the production to sound like Wu-Tang Clan, the songs to sound like Neil Young and the guitars to sound like Jimi Hendrix ‘There was a synchronicity, because there were a few other bands at the same time that had similar influences who were trying to do the same sort of thing. British people at the time couldn’t really rap, there was no rap scene, so people started making beats and writing songs over them. The Tricky record

PREVIEW // 33 the first couple of songs. I love performing and I love getting dressed up, I make the clothes that I wear on stage. I think people like to be entertained and I love being able to sing to people live and make that contact. We’ll keep making music as long as people will have us.’ As an album, as with their whole body of work, Blaze Away scales a multitude of genres and influences and delivers some excellent collaborations, including Roots Manuva on the title track and French singer Benjamin Biolay on Paris sur Mer. Skye elaborates: ‘We’ve got a pop song called It’s Summertime and a downtempo song called Never Undo. They’re both being played on the radio, though they don’t sound like everything else you hear on Radio One, which I think is a good thing.’

Roots Manuva brought a lot of mad energy that kicked everything up a gear On how the Roots Manuva collaboration came about, Skye explains: ‘We were playing a festival in Moscow and Roots Manuva was on the bill, so we stood by the side of the stage and jumped around watching him play. Afterwards, there was a really lovely smell coming from his dressing room so we went in and joined him. We said “you’re in London, we’re in London, let’s do a track together”. We exchanged numbers and took it from there.’

and Portishead record came about around the same time we were writing Who Can You Trust? ‘The music that I write with Skye’s voice has a lot to do with how people view the sound. It’s very natural. We don’t try to sound like Morcheeba, that’s just how we sound when we make music together.’

Paul is always going to be a massive part of Morcheeba, he’s written into the DNA of the sound of the band After Paul left the band in 2013, Ross and Skye continued making music together, releasing their Skye | Ross album in 2016. After buying Paul out of his share of the Morcheeba name, they returned to it for 2018’s Blaze Away. ‘We’ve been touring without Paul for about 10 or 15 years, so it’s been a really long transition’ Ross says. ‘Paul is always going

to be a massive part of Morcheeba, he’s written into the DNA of the sound of the band. The element that Paul brought that isn’t there is the DJ scratching and a large hip hop element, but we still have that as an influence, it’s just not as prominent as when Paul was working with us.’ Watching their set at Boomtown last month, they sound as much like Morcheeba as ever, with their new tracks sitting comfortably alongside classics like The Sea and Part of the Process. Skye, having made a slow and steady transition from vocalist to fully-fledged frontwoman since their first record, lit up the stage and seemed to be having as much fun performing as any fresh new act. ‘I don’t feel that we’re dated; our audience is a mix from people in their 70s right down to 17 year olds’ says Skye. ‘We’re still working, we’re still touring – this is the busiest year we’ve had in a long time. We’ve just done 50 shows and have 30 more to do. ‘It’s 2018, we’ve got a new album out and it feels good. I’ve always enjoyed singing on stage and my confidence has grown certainly in the last ten years. The first album that we toured in 1996, I was incredibly shy and I didn’t really get dressed up – I’d just wear trainers and a jacket round my waist and hold on to the mic for dear life. Over the years, I’ve got more confident at touring – once I get over my nerves after

‘Roots Manuva brought a lot of mad energy that kicked everything up a gear’ Ross adds. ‘Benjamin is a very classy songwriter so we are lucky to have him on the record’ says Ross. ‘I had the music for a while and wanted a French male singer to duet with Skye in a Gainsbourg/Birkin style fashion. Benjamin was our ideal collaborator and he brought an amazing amount of gravitas to the song and album. Amanda Zamolo, my wife, features on Mezcal Dream. She also sings in French, making it sound like a continental psychedelic classic.’ From its conception, Morcheeba has always been a family affair, beginning with the Godfrey brothers and now including members of Skye’s family too. Skye’s husband, Steve Gordon, who played bass on Fragments of Freedom, is their touring bass player, while their son Jaega plays the drums. ‘It is comfortable having people we love close by, but we also choose to play with them because they are great musicians’ Ross explains. When Morcheeba bring their live show to Tokyo World at the end of this month, Skye explains what we can expect: ‘We’ve got an amazing lighting designer and we play a mixture of songs from the first album and the new album, plus a David Bowie cover of Let’s Dance. We generally try and get people singing along and dancing and then mellow them out. We take them on a journey from 1996 all the way up to 2018.’

Words: Rachel Morris 22 & 23 September – Tokyo World, Eastville Park morcheeba.uk // @MorcheebaBand

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LOCAL TALENT

SKINNY PELEMBE

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New Brownswood recruit Skinny Pelembe makes his maiden voyage to Bristol this month with his new afro-tipped psychedelic soul EP, Sleep More, Make More Friends. Born in Johannesburg and raised in Doncaster, the vocalist, guitarist, singer and MC signed to Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings earlier this year, debuting with downtempo-meets-melodious masterpiece I’ll Be on Your Mind. It followed his 7 Year Curse EP, which he self released in 2017 on his Skinny’s Own imprint, while under the mentorship of Brownswood’s Future Bubblers talent development programme.

It’s a kind of therapy, so I need to do it rather than want to do it Brownswood have been continuing to help broadcast his skills and range throughout 2018, with more releases including the psychedelic Split / Swallow and boom bap heavy I Just Wanna Be Your Prisoner featuring Hejira, from the forthcoming EP. In a seemingly short time, things have skyrocketed for the singer-guitarist-producer, who just a few months ago supported Nightmares on Wax at the behest of Lauren Laverne. However, when people’s ears clap on to such a talent, word spreads quickly. Clearly technically adept, effortlessly transitioning between psychedelic rock grooves and classic hip hop cut ’n’ paste styles to create his own mellow sound, Skinny is also a natural creative – even to the point of writing in his sleep. ‘Once I’m happy with a beat, I put it on loop and go to sleep’ Skinny explains. ‘Hopefully when I wake up, it’s somehow seeped into my head. I’ll play guitar over the top of it, then usually get rid of the sample because I can’t afford it, and try and fill in the gaps. Then I’ll bring what I’ve got to the live band and try and incorporate a little bit of them into it as well – I’m trying to not be such a control freak any more! ‘Any time I have an idea, I lay it down straight away. It’s natural for me, because it’s the way I cope with everything. It’s a kind of therapy, so I need to do it rather than want to do it.’ This creativity transcends the music making process, with Skinny having shot most of his own music videos himself. Despite signing to a notable label with a budget behind them, Skinny shot his Brownswood debut I’ll Be on Your Mind using his Samsung Galaxy on a budget of £10.

‘Again, it’s the control freak in me’ he explains. ‘I don’t really want to hand things over to people, because all my songs are really personal and I feel a bit weird giving that vision to someone else and seeing what they do with it. That said, we’re currently filming the first video where I’m not all over the whole creative process, so I guess I’m learning to let go.’ He also takes charge of most of the track artwork, painting the cover for forthcoming EP, Sleep More, Make More Friends. ‘It’s a melted self portrait – which is kind of how I was feeling at the time’ he says. Known worldwide for embracing the experimental and groovier side of electronic music, Skinny Pelembe fits right into the Brownswood roster. On top of that, the approval of Gilles Peterson comes with a certain amount of kudos. ‘Working with Brownswood has given me more confidence to run with the ideas that I have. In the beginning, I thought some ideas would be seen as silly, but having the backing of people who I think are really cool saying “yeah go for it” is great. They’ve given me a lot of confidence and creative freedom. ‘On I’ll Be on Your Mind I got the sound of an elephant, which I really wanted but I thought would be preposterous, and I mapped to it a keyboard and played the elephant through the keyboard, then put that through an amplifier so it sounded like the kind of guitar I really wanted to have but can’t really play.’

Ultimately, good songwriting is guitar While Skinny’s sound sits well within certain worlds, occupied by the likes of Jordan Rakei and Tom Mische, it’s impossible to compare him to another artist. He arrives at his sound via a South African heritage and North of England upbringing, with a clear appreciation of many different genres that he doesn’t shy away from letting seep through into his songs. ‘For me, I’d love to be somewhere between Mad Lib and Neil Young, they’re the go-to people that I listen to all the time. I guess there are four check boxes that I feel like I’m ticking in my head; the feel and attitude of garage rock – kind of Iggy and the Stooges I Wanna Be Your Dog attitude. Also the laid backness of dub production, then also a really strong hip hop sampling aesthetic. Finally, being able to play it on a guitar. Ultimately, good songwriting is guitar. If you can’t play it on a guitar or a piano on its own, it’s not really a song. A song you

can strip way back and it’s still brilliant. I really love that and I try to be able to do that even with the weirdest songs that I’ve got.’ When Skinny Pelembe comes to Bristol’s Exchange this September as part of the Colston Hall Presents series, fans will get to witness this live, as he brings a full five-piece band with him to play the tracks live. It’s also something he incorporates into his recordings – despite having the skillset to complete full tracks on his own – heading to the studio with a huge array of collaborators, vocalists and musicians, before creating the finished project on his computer.

I’m not mad fussed if I’m getting the tightest takes, I want the takes of the band smiling in the studio ‘I guess there’s no science to prove it or explain it, but when somebody really means something when they play it and you’re in a room with however many other people, you can capture the sound of everybody really feeling something in the studio – you can capture the sound of them smiling. That’s what I’ve been saying to my producer on this album. I’m not mad fussed if I’m getting the tightest takes, I want the takes of the band smiling in the studio and then I’ll fuck around with it afterwards. It’s getting the vibe of happy people in the studio. ‘Every time we play the tunes live as a band, they they kill it – I’m the weak link in the chain, which is exactly what I wanted. It’s amazing.’ The full Sleep More, Make More Friends EP drops on Brownswood Recordings on 21 September and Skinny confirms that there is more new music on its way, including a choral composition with his keys player Chloe Beth Smith and the Field Notes Choir for the Future Bubblers 2.0 compilation, also dropping this September, plus a full album due early next year. Unfortunately, he’s having to stay tight lipped about the project – ‘There are two very great legends who I did some tracks with, and they’ll kill me if I say that they’ve been working together.’

Words: Rachel Morris Photos: Karolina Wielocha & Auriane Defert 30 September – Skinny Pelembe, Exchange skinnypelembe.bandcamp.com // @skinnypelembe

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THE INFLUENCERS // BEHIND THE SCENES WITH

MATT OTRIDGE

a house at the time. We managed to use the reputation that we’d established at The Croft to borrow the money and we bought the building outright.’ Though unable to juggle both, sadly, The Croft closed down in 2013 after having hosted the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Imelda May, Dark Sky and Vessel, and going down as an important part of Bristol’s recent musical history. ‘I wanted to do something creative with my life and being a venue owner and promoter you get the creativity of being involved with something that’s culturally important and something that brings positive change to your community. I’ve met lifelong friends and particularly where I come from, which is the more punky, DIY culture, you meet a lot of likeminded people and it’s a good medium for discussing ideas. It’s been a really positive thing in my life.’ However, despite being such an important cultural asset to the city, like many other grassroots venues in Bristol and across the UK, Exchange’s future is at risk.

I don’t think that venues should have to keep moving because areas get cooler, they should be the pride of the city Bristol’s nightlife scene has been facing an uphill struggle in recent years, adding fuel to the fear that this notoriously vibrant city is on the way to losing its soul to the rampant gentrification that’s already seen property rental skyrocket. Recently, we’ve seen threats to a number of iconic music venues including two high profile closures, The Surrey Vaults and Bierkeller. With more inner-city developments on the way, without significant pushback from the people of Bristol, it’s unlikely things are going to get easier anytime soon. In a bid to fight back, Exchange have made a bold decision to become community-owned – selling affordable shares people interested in the both securing and having a say in the future of Exchange. Launching their campaign on 4 September at Exchange, with live music from some of the acts who work or have worked at the venue, they are hoping to raise a total of £250,000 to go towards historical debts, including recent investments to improve the venue longterm, plus necessary renovations and further improvements, such as expanding the garden. Importantly, they’re also hoping to gain a huge network of co-owners who will have a say in the future of the venue.

Exchange is a venue that has firmly occupied an important place on Bristol’s musical map since opening its doors in 2012. The live music venue has hosted a wide array of now-major artists including George Ezra, Four Tet, IDLES and Sleaford Mods, to name but a few, as well as being a regular home to boundary-pushing collectives like Young Echo and local indie labels such as 1% of One, Invisible Llama Music and Gravy Train.

I’m sure the venue is prime real estate but we want more than that for Exchange On top of a constant stream of genuinely-interesting events, Exchange has won the hearts of many of us here in Bristol due to its undying support for the city’s grassroots music scene and creative endeavours – the 250 capacity venue is also home to a record shop, recording studio and offices for local promoters and record labels.

Already registered as a Community Interest Company, Exchange is planning to take things a step further by becoming Bristol’s first community-owned live music venue. It’s an ambitious campaign to help secure its future, helmed by venue co-owner and manager Matt Otridge. Born and bred in Bristol, Matt got into music promotion from a very young age and has been peddling its spirit in Bristol ever since. On top of running Exchange, Matt promotes across a number of music venues in Bristol under his Deadpunk Promotions, and has been involved in many important projects over the years including Ashton Court Festival and Brisfest, as well as much-missed music venue The Croft. He’s played a major part in the city’s musical evolution and he assures us that he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. ‘I started promoting gigs in 2002, as well as working at The Croft. After a few years, an opportunity came up with two of the owners to purchase a lease on it. The three of us started running The Croft in 2007, then a few years later another opportunity came up to buy Exchange, so we took that on too. My girlfriend saw it on RightMove, as we were looking for

Like every venue, it will evolve but it will stay within the parameters of what the wider community think makes the place great ‘First and foremost’ explains Matt, ‘what lead us to this idea is that we’ve been running venues for 12 years now. We’ve made great memories and friends, but it is a huge drain on your time and it’s difficult when you’re not really making any money. In order for Exchange to be able to exist for years to come, we can’t always rely on goodwill and people’s love of live music. We need to ensure the people who work here in the future are actually getting paid a living, because there won’t always be the people with the right skills available willing to do it for free. ‘The other and major part of it is that we’re all getting older and we need the ideas of the future. We’re looking to the community for not just the initial investment but for ideas that will help carry Exchange through for however long, and hopefully this is a way of securing that longterm future.

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‘Obviously it is about raising money as well, which will allow us to implement some ideas that we can see would make the venue better and more financially stable – which is a growing concern. It’s also about being aware that we need to take the reins on finding our own destiny, because there is so little funding left for venues in the UK.’ Without the aid of external stakeholders, Exchange have realised that nobody else is going to help them and that they need to find a longterm solution in order for the venue to exist for years to come. Matt is confident that becoming a community-owned venue is the answer and firmly believes that a number of engaged co-owners will allow business to thrive. ‘This is a way of finding a longterm solution and Bristol feels like a city that will embrace the community vibe of it all. We were already a Community Interest Company and we are already doing things to engage the community, so it seemed like the next logical step. ‘I’m sure the venue is prime real estate but we want more than that for Exchange’ Matt explains. ‘We don’t want to embrace the gentrification that went on in Stokes Croft and is beginning to happen over here. I don’t think that venues should have to keep moving because areas get cooler, they should be the pride of the city. They should remain in places for people to see and embrace, because they are important.’ For those wondering exactly what a community-owned Exchange will look like, Matt explains that everybody who buys a share, available from £250 upwards, will get one vote on all member decisions – no matter how much they invest. They will also have the opportunity to be voted onto a members’ board and, eventually, voted in as a director of live music. These positions will also carry a term limit, to keep things continually evolving far into the future. Of course, people will also get a tax relief and percentage back on their investment, so those with more money to invest will see a greater return, although the one vote system prevents Exchange from being gobbled up by any majority share corporate investor with less honest visions for its future. ‘After we launch on 4 September, we’ll post the link on our website where people can buy shares and become owners of the venue. We recognise that for some people £250 is too much money, however, if they still believe in the place and want to help, it’s all about spreading the word. ‘For those who can buy shares, part of your money will go towards covering historical debts, fixtures and fittings, and the lease’ continues Matt ‘though the majority will be spent on improvements to the venue. We want to improve the outside area and rearrange the venue to allow our new owners and the wider community access every night of the week. We want to invest into sound, stage and the lighting to improve the gigging experience for bands and audience, and we will also be looking to improve venue accessibility. ‘We also plan to invest into green energy ideas, such as solar panels, to bring down our utility costs whilst also improving the venue’s environmental impact. We have also set aside some of the budget for ideas, to try out some new nights and support new ideas, promoters and initiatives.’ Despite the challenges that Bristol’s grassroots music venues are currently experiencing, it’s good to know that there are people out there like Matt who are determined to make sure the city’s arts and nightlife

scene maintains its edge. When I asked why people should invest, Matt replies: ‘It’s about appreciating the culture of Bristol and live music venues in general. I think it’s a really good opportunity to make a difference. I think we’re the first venue whose main

it’s a great way to show that there are other ways of keeping grassroots venues alive focus is live music to do this in England and it’s a great way to show that there are other ways of keeping grassroots venues alive, because the community is sick of seeing live music venues shut down all over the country. ‘I hope that one of the things that comes out of this is that other venues see what we’re doing and turn to the

community to safeguard their cultural assets. ‘I’ve just become a father and I would love to think that in 18 years’ time my daughter will be able to buy a share, because Exchange will still be here. And then she can also become part of its community. I’m not planning on going anywhere anytime soon, as I really love being part of the venue, but I’m also excited that one day other likeminded people can take on this project. It’s nice to know that the venue will be in good hands and that’s the good thing about this community benefit society – it’s not like somebody could snap it all up and change it into a wine bar. Like every venue, it will evolve but it will stay within the parameters of what the wider community think makes the place great.’

Words: Georgie Partington Tintype photography: Martin Thompson // @thefacecollective 4 Sep– Save Exchange: Community Share Offer, Exchange

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51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP | @51StokesCroft | facebook.com/51stokescroft | 01179 148 048 | 51stokescroft.com

Located in the heart of Stokes Croft, No.51 offers cosy dining, late night dancing as well as community minded events like charity fundraisers and quiz nights. Here you can grab a tasty woodfired pizza, sip on a delicious cocktail, listen to great music and chill out with friends in their spacious garden.

SOUL SHAKE DAY & NIGHT PARTY

15 Sep // 1pm – 3am // Free until 9pm

REVRT

Revrt will be taking charge behind the No.51 decks this September to deliver a live performance of scratching, beat juggling and the finest selection of hip hop, funk and soul that’ll make you bust a groove.

21 Sep // 10pm – 4am // Free

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Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA | @o2academybris | facebook.com/o2academybristol | 0905 5020 3999 | o2academybristol.co.uk

The O2 Academy is one of Bristol’s busiest music venues playing host to major touring acts as well as up and coming artists. They’ve established themselves as one of the best venues to catch your favourite bands in the Southwest, while also being home to some of Bristol’s most Notorious Weekly club nights.

OH SEES

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Now with more complexity, roar and screech than ever, The Oh Sees are diving head first into their 2018 tour to celebrate the release of their latest album ORC. Support from Flat Worms.

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2 Sep // 7pm – 11pm // £25.25 Sun 2nd Sep

Fri 19th Oct

Tue 20th Nov

Oh Sees

Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

Slaves

Fri 7th Sep

Guns 2 Roses Xavier Rudd Wed 19th Sep • 10pm

Dazed Bristol Bass Carnival Thur 20th Sep

Shaun Ryder’s Black Grape

Fri 26th Oct

Fri 30th Nov

Sigala

Cast

Sat 27th Oct

Sat 1st Dec

Flatbush Zombies

Heaven 17

Tue 30th Oct

Mon 3rd Dec

The Notorious B.I.G The Feeling An Orchestral Rendition Thur 1st Nov of Ready To Die State Champs Fri 21st Sep

The Smyths Sun 23rd Sep

Fireball – Fuelling The Fire Tour ft. Flogging Molly,

Leon Bridges

Mon 1st Oct

Tue 6th Nov • SOLD OUT

The Magic Gang

Shinedown

Tue 2nd Oct

Thur 8th Nov

Glenn Hughes performs The Decemberists classic Deep Purple “Live” Fri 9th Nov Wed 3rd Oct MC50 Pale Waves Sat 10th Nov Fri 5th Oct • SOLD OUT Killing Joke Jorja Smith Sun 11th Nov Sat 6th Oct • 10pm Blackberry Smoke Jungle Mania Tue 13th Nov Fri 12th Oct • SOLD OUT Rat Boy Daughtry Wed 14th Nov Sun 14th Oct • SOLD OUT

Jessie J

Tom Grennan

Fri 16th Nov • 6.30pm

Tue 16th Oct

Kurupt FM

John Butler Trio

Young Fathers Fri 7th Dec

Mon 5th Nov • SOLD OUT

Halestorm

Wed 5th Dec

Bugzy Malone Less Than Jake & Reel Big Fish

Sat 29th Sep • SOLD OUT

Miles Kane

Fri 2nd Nov • 6.30pm Sun 4th Nov • SOLD OUT

Jose Gonzalez & The String Theory

Thur 29th Nov

Darius Rucker

Thur 25th Oct

Fri 14th Sep

Wed 17th Oct

Sat 17th Nov • SOLD OUT Sun 18th Nov • SOLD OUT

Toots and the Maytals

The Cat Empire

Face To Face, Lost In Stereo Mon 10th Dec

Mabel Wed 12th Dec • SOLD OUT

Blossoms Sat 15th Dec

The London African Gospel Choir Present Graceland Tue 18th Dec

Clutch Wed 19th Dec

Bjorn Again Fri 18th Jan • 6.30pm

Enter Shikari Wed 30th Jan

Death Cab for Cutie Fri 8th Feb • 6.30pm

Fun Lovin’ Criminals Sat 9th Feb

Gorgon City Live Sun 10th Feb

The Dead South

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Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5NA • Doors 7pm unless stated Venue box office opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 4pm

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Sept • 2018

THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G - AN ORCHESTRAL RENDITION OF READY TO DIE Get ready to hear all your favourite Notorious B.I.G bangers in an orchestral rendition of his iconic debut studio album Ready To Die, with classics like Gimme The Loot, Machine Gun Funk and Juicy.

20 Sep // 7pm – 11pm // £17.50 Bristol

the canteen

46 // VENUES

Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY | Twitter – @IntheCanteen | facebook.com/thecanteenbristol | 0117 923 2017 | canteenbristol.co.uk

The Canteen emerged out of the creative inspiration and collective efforts of a bunch of Stokes Croft and Bristol brilliants. With free live music every night, expect gentler tones from Sunday – Wednesday spanning folk, jazz and acapella ensembles, then Thursday – Saturday sees things ramp up from 10pm, when the tables are cleared for the unavoidable rip-roaring dancing times.

TÊTES DE POIS

6 Sep // 8pm – 11pm // Free

Thurs 6th Têtes de Pois

Seven-piece instrumental band Têtes de Pois will be bringing original music influenced by cinematic and latin jazz and afrobeat.

Thurs

13th ARXX

Drumming with the impact of velvetwrapped sledgehammers and raw-rubbed vocals that hit the hard end of soul, delivered by two incredible women bringing one big sound.

Sat 15th Dakar Audio Club

A mix of traditional Malian Blues, Soukouss, Highlife and Reggae but also modern sounds.. In a nutshell inspired by the sounds you would hear on a crackly transistor radio walking the streets of Dakar , Lagos or Banjul.

FRI 14th

Elephant

Talk

London-based septet, Elephant Talk, takes the harmonic and rhythmic language of jazz and melds it with a visceral rock energy.

Sun 16th Hickory Signals Folk duo combining a strong, female vocal with vibrant guitar, shruti, flute, and pulsing percussion, performing both original and traditional material.

Weds Songs and Stories from 26th South Africa w/ Sisanda

In light of the Nelson Mandela Centenary, incredible vocalist Sisanda is here to tell the poignant story of the South African people through music.

Out West Album Launch Party

Fri

w/ Freesoul Familia + Hippo 28th

‘OUT WEST’ is a compilation album documenting the current state of Bristol’s thriving jazz-inspired music scenes. Copies of the album will be available for purchase at our launch night for the first time! Featuring live performances from electronic future-jazz trio Hippo and 7-piece fusion collective Freesoul Familia. This is not be missed!

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ELEPHANT TALK

14 Sep // 10.30pm – 12am // Free

Colston hall Presents

VENUES // 47

Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR | @Colston_Hall | facebook.com/ColstonHall | 0117 203 4040 | colstonhall.org

While Colston Hall undergoes a major redevelopment, Colston Hall Presents sees Bristol’s largest concert venue taking flight – loudly and proudly presenting great live music at independent music venues across Bristol. From the best emerging talent to international superstars, you can count on Colston Hall Presents to keep providing Bristol with eclectic and quality shows all year round.

TONY ALLEN & AMP FIDDLER

Famed for individually influencing nearly every genre of dance music over the past 50 years, Afrobeat originator Tony Allen and Detroit funk and soul veteran Amp Fiddler have fused their electronic funk and groove.

7 Sep // 8pm – 11pm // £19.35

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Colston Hall loudly and proudly presents great shows in venues across the city Tue 4 Sep

Mon 1 Oct

Wed 17 Oct

Joshua Hedley

Tank and the Bangas

Baloji

The Crofters Rights

Fri 7 Sep

SWX

Fiddlers

Sat 20 Oct

Tony Allen X Amp Fiddler

Tue 2 Oct

Fiddlers

Rough Trade Bristol

Mon 10 Sep

Thu 11 Oct

Sophie Hunger

Bristol Hippodrome

Fiddlers

Wed 24 Oct

Sun 23 Sep

Sat 13 Oct

José González & The String Theory

The Crofters Rights

The Station

Jurassic Park in Concert

O2 Academy Bristol

Virginia Wing

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Martin Simpson Mon 15 Oct

Thu 27 Sep

Barney Artist

Ólafur Arnalds

Rough Trade Bristol

Bath Forum

Sat 29 Sep

Patawawa Hy-Brasil Music Club

Sun 30 Sep

Skinny Pelembe Exchange

Tue 16 Oct

Daniel Brandt & Eternal Something Exchange

Tue 16 Oct

Chris Ramsey Anson Rooms

Wed 24 Oct Exchange

Lisa O’Neill Wed 24 Oct

Tunng Fiddlers

Sun 28 Oct

Mutual Benefit Exchange

Mon 29 Oct

Mt. Joy The Louisiana

Chatham County Line Fiddlers

SKINNY PELEMBE

Gilles Peterson’s latest protégé offers a hazy, afro-tipped sound, loaded with reverb and inspiration from Jamaican dub of the 70s and 80s. Set to be destined for greatness, this multi-instrumentalist needs be on your radar.

30 Sep // 8pm – 11pm // £10.75

the crofters XX rights

48 // VENUES

117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RW | @Crofters_Rights | Facebook.com/croftersrights | 0117 2310079 | croftersrights.co.uk

Situated in the heart of Stokes Croft, The Crofters Rights has an ever changing list of 17 keg and cask, draught beers and ciders. Ray’s Neapolitanstyle pizzas are served every day and the back room hosts everything from punk gigs to storytelling, comedy to experimental noise.

LYSERGIC TRAIN X BLG PRESENT: MALE GAZE (CASTLE FACE) + TAJAK Lysergic Limes, Gravy Train and BLG are here to deliver an evening with Californian based bands Male Gaze and Tajak. Get ready for a large dose of fuzzy feedback, hypnotic chaos and disorder.

14 Sep // 7pm – 10.30pm // £5

ERRATIC BATTING PRESENTS: FREE LOVE (FKA HAPPY MEALS) Erratic Batting Presents an evening of glorious avant pop bops from Glasweigan cosmic duo, Free Love. Singing in French, Free Love are here to seduce your musical cravings with acid electro and catchy pop.

21 Sep // 10.30pm – 3am // £3

the doghouse XX

VENUES // 49

17 St Stephen’s Street, Bristol, BS1 1EN, | @TheDoghouseBris | facebook.com/TheDoghouseBristol | 0117 925 5207 | thedoghouse.bar

The Doghouse is back, under new management, and on a mission to bring huge names to their intimate space on Stephen’s St, alongside an eclectic selection of mid-week parties in collaboration with local promoters. The Doghouse is a unique venue for ravers of all kinds.

HOORAY FOR HOUSE HITS BRISTOL

Hooray for House will be gracing Bristol this month with a night filled with some of the best house music spanning the last 30 years, with DJs Deli G, Ben Hudson and resident Nick Wilkins.

1 Sep // 10pm – 3.30am // £5

CALLING FO MID-WEE R PROMOTERK S

SAT 1ST

Horray for House SUN 2ND

Chazzie Jay’s Hip Hop Classics THUR 6TH

SUN 16TH

Chazzie Jay’s Hip Hop Classics THUR 20TH

Brahma Music presents La Noche Del Trap FRI 21ST

Brahma Music presents La Noche Del Trap

Up All Night

FRI 7TH

Funkagenda

SAT 8TH

Brahma Music presents La Noche Del Trap

THUR 13TH

Funky Fridays

SAT 22ND

Deep

THUR 27TH

Doghouse Collective

FRI 28TH

Brahma Music presents La Noche Del Trap FRI 14TH

Funky Fridays SAT 15TH

SAT 29TH

Jonathan Ulysses 3HR Ibiza classics set SUN 30TH

Doghouse Collective

Chazzie Jay’s Hip Hop Classics

12 St Stephens Street, Bristol, United Kingdom @thedoghousebristol // iminthedoghousebristol@gmail.com

JONATHAN ULYSSES

After 18 years behind the decks, Jonathan Ulysses is the longest standing resident DJ at Space Ibiza. Come and join Ulysses for an epic three hour set and immerse yourself in your favourite Ibiza classics.

29 Sep // 10pm – 3.30am // £5-£6

exchange

50 // VENUES

72 - 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ | @exchangebristol | facebook.com/exchangebristol | 0117 930 4538 | exchangebristol.com

Exchange plays host to both gigs most nights of the week with Club Nights most weekends. Having opened in September 2012, Exchange has already hosted performances from a varied array of internally revered artists including The 1975, Four Tet, (the) Melvins, Jungle, Diplo, Haim and Sick Of It All to name but a few.

DELTA SLEEP

Escaping the confinements of genres and labels, Delta Sleep prefer not to define their sound into any category. Get ready to hear music from their albums ‘Twin Galaxies’ and more. Plus, support from Tangled hair.

16 Sep // 7pm – 11pm // £8

YUSSEF DAYES

One of the biggest names to surface from the contemporary jazz scene, Yussef Dayes is set to take centre stage at Exchange this month. Prepare to witness some earth-shaking drum solos from this rising star.

25 Sep // 7.30pm – 11pm // £12

the fleece XX

VENUES // 51

12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ | @FleeceBristol | facebook.com/fleecebristol | 0117 945 0996 | thefleece.co.uk

The legendary live music venue has previously hosted the likes of Oasis, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and Bloc Party. Live music 7 nights a week and massive club nights like Propaganda, The Fleece is a must for music lovers and students. The in-house promotions team are also responsible for promoting many gigs across the city in other venues, so follow them all on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates on their upcoming gigs.

CROWN THE EMPIRE + VOLUMES + COLDRAIN

Texas post-hardcore heroes Crown The Empire will be taking over The Fleece this September to showcase music from their third album Retrograde. Plus, support from L.A’s progressive metalcore collective Volumes and Japan’s Coldrain.

20 Sep // 7.30pm – 11pm // £15

BLACK PARADE

Indulge in your favourite 00’s emo anthems at the UK’s biggest emo night. You’ll be sweeping your fringe to one-side and pulling out your skinny jeans, quicker than you can say You Me At Six.

28 Sep // 11pm – 4am // £4

THE FULL MOON XX / ATTIC BAR

52 // VENUES

1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR | Twitter - Coming soon | facebook.com/pages/The-Full-Moon-and-Attic-Bar | 01179 245 007 | fmbristol.co.uk

The Full Moon pub & Attic bar, with its Moonshine bar and Shisha bar are all the on the same grounds. This really is a hub for all nightime activities from events, parties, drink and food. To add to this there is also a backpackers hotel which adds an international vibe to a great night out. What more could you ask for?

FIRST DEGREE BURNS – LAST SHOW

VP PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

First Degree Burns are about to hang up their hats, but not without one final hurrah. Head to their last gig and celebrate two decades of skip hop with your favourite homegrown band.

7 Sep // 8.30pm – 2am // £4

2018 31ST FRI

1ST SAT

BOOM SOUND Ft. PART2STYLE

NUMA CREW / BISH / BOOM SOUND RESIDENTS STEVIE BEAR - Full Moon

TUN UP! Ft. SWING TING & MC FOX DJ LBEE, RUKUS, DUB BOY, JONESY WALES MR WHOMPY DJS - Full Moon

7TH

FIRST DEGREE BURNS - THE LAST SHOW

8TH

SIP THE JUICE vs FEEL THE REEL

FRI

SAT

BINBAG WISDOM / KIBOKO (AKA Hiphoppapotamus) CHRIS MUNKY - Full Moon PAPAMOOMIN - Full Moon

14TH

DUTTY MOONSHINE Ft. MARIA LAVEAU

15TH

FUTURE DUB ORCHESTRA NICK MANASSEH / SKYLION

FRI

SAT

ANDRES & CHANGO - Full Moon

LITTLEBOSELECTA - FULL MOON

21ST

AFT RAPS LAUNCH PARTY Ft. KLASHNEKOFF

22ND

RUFFNECK TING TAKEOVER PART12

FRI

SAT

28TH FRI

29TH SAT

ROGUE & RELLY / TWIZZY & BILLY WHIZZ / DJ FRENIC HOSTED BY MC CARASEL DJ DAD - Full Moon

BIG DNB JUNGLE VIBES FROM BRISTOLS LEGENDARY LABEL SPECIAL LINE UP TBA KIBOKO - Full moon

BANANA BOMBS RECORDS

REMARC / RSD / CHRIS MUNKY / TOKEN STEVIE BEAR - Full Moon

45 LIVE

SMOOTH / BOCA 45 / POWER CUT (Funk From The Trunk) TRIVIAL PURSUITS - Full Moon

DESIGN: INKIE

BANANA BOMBS RECORDS: REMARC + RSD + TOKEN Banana Bombs Records presents another night at The Full Moon’s Attic Bar of heavy drums and basslines with jungle producer Remarc and Bristol treasure and deliverer of the finest dubstep, RSD. Plus, junglist DJ Token.

28 Sep // 9pm – 2am // £4

the gallimaufry XX

VENUES // 53

26-28 The Promenade, Gloucester Road, BS7 8AL | @thegallibristol | facebook.com/TheGallimaufryBristol | 01179 42 7 319 | thegallimaufry.co.uk

An independent bar, restaurant and music venue on the Gloucester Rd. A relaxed coffee shop vibe in the day, ‘The Galli’ serves food and drinks all day with live music and DJs 7 nights a week (always free entry). Working with local suppliers, artists & artisans wherever possible. Check their website for up-to date info on menus and events.

SNAZZBACK’S GLOBAL GROOVE EXPERIMENT – BRAZIL Local treasures Snazzback have been keeping music lovers engrossed with their Global Groove Experiment. This month the band will bring Brazil to The Gallimaufry as they channel the spirit of Carnival in their sound.

Septembe

Monday

Open Mic

20 Sep // 9pm – 2am // Free entry

Hosted by Mike Dennis

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Wednesday

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27th Astral Tusk III (1am)

feat. Modulus III, Ch ris Langton & Âvâ

Saturday

Satta Lites

Whitey’s on the mo

Withdrawn, VMO$ + guests play beats, bump s & bass 1st Robin Stewar t (Giant Swan) 8th Frankie Down beat (Do wnbeat Melody)

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MR THING (FINGERLICKIN’)

Since approaching turntables for the first time in 1987, Mr Thing has become a synonymous within hip hop for his impeccable skill. Head down to The Gallimaufry for a night of head bopping sounds.

29 Sep // 9pm - 2am // Free entry

the golden XX lion

54 // VENUES

244 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NZ | @goldenlionbriz | facebook.com/goldenlionbristol | 0117 924 6449 | goldenlionbristol.co.uk

The Golden Lion is a renowned Bristol Music venue offering live music on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday Afternoon. A surprise mix bag encompassing the whole music spectrum. Keep up to date on their social media pages for full listings and details. Bar open ‘til 1am Friday and Saturday, and midnight Sunday to Thursday.

GOLDEN LION

JOE STROUZER

The Golden Lion’s Sunday sessions are back, kicking off with Joe Strouzer. From Newcastle to New Orleans, Strouzer has travelled his music far and wide with his harmonica and rich sound.

SEPT 2018

OPEN MIC NIGHT - EVERY WEDS @ 8pm

9 Sep / 4pm – 7pm // Free

SAT 1st BAD LOSERS / PUSHY MOTHERS Garage Freakbeat THU FRI SAT SUN

6th 7th 8th 9th

LATIN DESCARGA Latino Live Jam Night ISH KABIBBLE Old Time Swing Klezmer & Gypsy Jazz THE HUCKLEBUCK Straight Up Blues & Jump Blues JOE STROUZER Blues Shouter & Guitar Picker 4pm

THU FRI SAT SUN

13th 14th 15th 16th

ENTER THE LION Showcasing New Music URBAN LIONS Carnival Roots Dub Ska & Rocksteady MOONSHOT Purveyers of the ﬁnest Skanking Reggae MANOS PUESTAS Bossa Novas & Rumbas 4pm

THU 20th FRI 21st SAT 22nd SUN 23rd

HIP HOP JAM NIGHT LIVE Hip Hop Jam. Get Involved! GIN BOWLERS Rowdy Dynamic Brilliant Filthy Swing TRIP FOR BISCUITS 1920’s Speakeasy Swing Shufﬂe BETHIA BEADMAN Alt Country & Southern Soul 8pm

THU 27th PIGSTY HILL BLUES CLUB Open Blues Jam FRI 28th SMILEY & THE UNDERCLASS Punk Ska Monsters SAT 29th PIE BABY’s 1st LION-IVERSARY 7pm til Late PIZZA TRAMP / JUNIOR BILL / PLUS MORE TBC

SUN 30th RAZZOMO Full Power Gypsy Folk Duo

4pm

FREE ENTRY UNLESS STATED - PLEASE DONATE TO THE HAT MOONSHOT

15 Sep // 9pm – 12am // Free

Hy-Brasil

VENUES // 55

7-9 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1RU | @hybrasilmusicclub | facebook.com/HyBrasilMusicClub | 0117 930 4370 | hybrasilmusicclub.com

Named after a mythical island off the coast of Ireland, Hy-Brasil is a late night music venue located in the heart of Bristol. Join them for 2-4-1 burgers on Tuesdays, awesome drink deals and an array of live and electronic events throughout the week.

PATAWAWA + SHADOWLARK

Colston Hall Presents a night of the finest DIY disco with rising stars Patawawa, bringing you hints of all things Nile Rogers, early Madonna and more.

29 Sep // 9.30pm – 11.30pm // £9.68

SLUG

One Inch Badge presents North East merrymaker Ian Black with music from his brand-new album HiggledyPiggledy. Produced and composed entirely by Black, this album showcases the artists unique brand of dada-rock.

18 Sep // 6pm – 9pm // £8

theXX lanes

56 // VENUES

22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE | @thelanesbristol | facebook.com/lanes.bristol | 01173 251 979 | thelanesbristol.co.uk

Rapidly establishing itself amongst the ranks of city’s most respected music venues. As well as playing host to both international and local live music and clubnights, The Lanes also offers round the clock bowling, an Italian style pizzeria, karaoke, a vintage shop and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere.

SWING ‘N’ TINGZ 21: JAMIE BERRY

8 Sep // 10pm – 3am // £5 - £11

LAUREL

To celebrate the release of her debut album ‘DogViolet’ rising star Laurel will be performing her signature indie-pop sound at The Lanes this September. Join the exploration of bittersweet love with this chamber pop singer.

29 Sep // 7pm – 11pm // £8

mr wolfs XX

VENUES // 57

32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1TG | @MrWolfsBristol | facebook.com/MrWolfs | 0117 923 2565 | mrwolfs.com

If your looking for a live music and a late night party then look no further than Mr Wolf’s. Open 7 day’s a week It’s the place you’ll get the opportunity to see up and coming bands, to bust some moves on the dance floor, watch talented artists paint live, hear some quality musicians come together and jam your heart out.

LAZY HABITS SOUNDSYSTEM

Get ready for the London based six-piece Lazy Habits soundsystem takeover as part of this month’s instalment Night Bus at Mr Wolfs. Bringing their unique brand to the UK hip hop scene.

15 Sep // 9pm – 4am // £3-£5

KOYO + SWALLOWFALL

Your favourite Leeds based prog rock band are back on the road again this Autumn with new material. KOYO are recognised for their loud powerful force on stage with their soaring layers of sound.

16 Sep // 7pm – 10pm // Free

the Old Market Assembly

58 // VENUES

25 West Street, Old Market Bristol | @oldmarketassembly | facebook.com/oldmarketassembly | 0117 373 8199 | oldmarketassembly.co.uk

The Old Market Assembly is a completely independent restaurant and arts venue situated in the heart of one of Bristol’s most up-andcoming nightlife hubs. Hosting everything from local bands to wild parties with touring artists. The Old Market Assembly perfectly combines locally sourced affordable food and hospitality with a wide array of live music and club nights.

DON KIPPER

Multi award-winning 7-piece ensemble Don Kipper know how to deliver a wide range of traditional music with their diverse music featuring Greek, Turkish and Romani cultures and innovative sound.

7 Sep // 10pm – late // £5

Sat 1

Chang, Winnie & The Rockettes with Punka DJs

Sat 15

Witch And The Wolf LIVE / Kate Lomas / Emily Magpie / DJ JD

Join us for one loud night with two of the UKs finest punk/funk bands. Expect riffage a plenty! £4 - £5

Witch And The Wolf presents the ultimate audio/visual showcase party, starring some amazing emerging musicians and artists in and out the city! £5

Don Kipper

Fri 21

, Fri 7

Multi award-winning 7-piece ensemble take us on an intimate magical journey with a wide range of traditional musical forms reflecting the cultural diversity of North East London. £5

Sat 8

PROM

A smorgasbord of the most delectable disco/funk/soul/house will be provided by some of Bristol’s finest DJs and collectives. And of course - would a prom be a prom without a king and queen? There’s a whole range of titles up for grabs, and the Prom Awards will be presented by none other than the wildly glamorous Drag Queen Bingo Bristol!!

Hunrosa

A creation drawing on a multitude of influences, marrying heavy bass, glitchy drums, lush strings and soaring vocals. The music is inspired by a Cornish upbringing represented in the music via field recordings, as well as being aided by visual stimulus throughout the writing process. £5

Fri 28

Antelope

The 8 legged Antelope play alt-jazz pop. Their music defies generic classification; having learnt a vocabulary from the music they love, Antelope now speak a language of their own. £5

Fri 14

ONIPA

A fresh, raw, fiercely energetic new sound, fusing electronics and deep afro grooves. Think Konono no.1 meets Shangaan Electro, Songhoy Blues and Débruit. £7 The Old Market Assembly, 25 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0DF bookings@oldmarketassembly.co.uk ; 0117 373 8199

ANTELOPE

28 Sep // 10pm – Late // £5

SWX

VENUES // 59

15 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2JY | @swxbristol | facebook.com/swxbristol | 0117 945 0325 | swxbristol.com

SWX is a live music venue and event space in Bristol city centre. Equipped with a state of the art sound & lighting system, they host some of the biggest gigs the city has to offer. It’s also home to two of Bristols most loved Club Nights; Far Fetched every Friday and CODEC every Saturday night. Head to SWXBristol.com for their latest listings.

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS

Celebrating the release of their latest album ‘I Like Fun’, They Might Be Giants will be delivering their new high-energy material, along with a bunch of your favourite classics.

23 Sep // 6.30pm – 10pm // £25

ABBA’S DISCO WONDERLAND

Calling all ABBA fans - your Mothership has landed! Abba Disco Wonderland is arriving SWX for a night of soul shaking, body rocking disco classics, Abba hits and wall to wall décor.

25 Sep // 10pm – 3am

thekla XX

60 // VENUES

The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB | @theklabristol | facebook.com/theklabristol | 0117 929 3301 | theklabristol.co.uk

Located on board a converted German cargo ship, Thekla is an award-winning live music and club space. From live toe-tapping Americana to banging house and techno, the crew have all musical tastes covered. Playing host to weekly club nights as well as major national and international touring live acts, Thekla is one of Bristol’s best loved venues.

SOCCER MOMMY

Soccer Mommy made waves in her local DIY scene from a young age and went on to capture the attention of music lovers for her striking song-writing technique and catchy indie-pop sound.

THEKLA

LIVE LISTINGS The Grove East Mud Dock Bristol BS1 4RB theklabristol.co.uk | thekla.club F L theklabristol | I X theklabris

11 Sep // 7pm – 10am // £9

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TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER

CHARLIE WORSHAM

SPRING KING THURSDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

TELEMAN

AMEN DUNES+ CUT WORMS

SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER

DEFINITELY OASIS

LUNA

MONDAY 1ST OCTOBER

SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER

OCTAVIAN

YOUNGBLOOD BRASS BAND SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

STRIKING MATCHES

SOLD OUT

TUESDAY 2ND OCTOBER

ROSS FROM FRIENDS WEDNESDAY 3RD OCTOBER

DARWIN DEEZ

MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

IMARHAN

+ DYLAN CARTLIDGE

THURSDAY 4TH OCTOBER

TUESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER

OKKERVIL RIVER

SOCCER MOMMY + BROOKE BENTHAM

FRIDAY 5TH OCTOBER

THE BLACK QUEEN

THURSDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

+ TENNIS SYSTEM + KANGA

MURS

SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER

FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

THE REZILLOS

SOLD OUT

+ DEPARTMENT S

HUNTER & THE BEAR TUESDAY 9TH OCTOBER

SATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

ALBERT HAMMOND JR

BOY AZOOGA

+ YASSASSIN

WEDNESDAY 10TH OCTOBER

POETS OF THE FALL

MONDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

CATHERINE MCGRATH

FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER

GWENNO

FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

BOSTON MANOR

+ ADWAITH

SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER

+ MICROWAVE + DRUG CHURCH + WALLFLOWER

BLACK HONEY SUNDAY 14TH OCTOBER

MONDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

STICK IN THE WHEEL

THE NIGHT CAFE

+ CHAPPAQUA WRESTLING + PLAZA

MONDAY 15TH OCTOBER

BECKY HILL

MURS

Praised as one of the most successful rappers of all time, Murs has been rapping fearlessly with power for over two decades. Head to Thekla this month to witness the wordsmith in action.

13 Sep // 7pm – 10pm // £13

to the XXmoon

VENUES // 61

27-29 Midland Road, Old Market, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0JT | @tothemoonbris | facebook.com/pg/tothemoonbristol | 07845 700194 | tothemoon.cc

A superb little venue off the beaten track of Old Market’s main streets, To The Moon is a bar-comeboutique and vintage shop, serving up awesome cocktails, local beers and Pieminister pies, with a great spirit collection – particularly when it comes to rum, with over 20 top-notch rums to try. To The Moon also puts on a growing range of club nights and gigs and is currently on the lookout for more DJs and promoters to get involved.

FREEDOM VIBES SOUL WEEKENDER

Freedom Vibes meets One Soul for a weekend takeover with DJs playing the finest in soulful music on Friday and Saturday night. DJs include Mike Ashley, Ben Summers, Angel Mel, Lady C & many more.

7 & 8 Sep // 6pm/7pm – 12am // Free

15/9 WHAT IS LOVE? 90S DANCE NIGHT

Introducing a new night at To The Moon, playing house and pop party tunes from the 90s to get you dancing. Come and immerse yourself in 90’s nostalgia for the ears.

15 Sep // 8pm – 12am // Free

trinity XX

62 // VENUES

The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS2 0NW | @trinitybristol | facebook.com/trinitybristol | 0117 935 1200 | 3ca.org.uk

One of the few truly independent venues with performances from the likes of Gorillaz, Daniel Johnston, Roni Size and Animal Collective as well as a venue for great club nights like Teachings in Dub and now Bump Rollerdisco. Famous for hosting some legendary band names such as U2, Massive Attack, Portishead, Public Enemy and The Specials. Trinity can rightly claim to be the birthplace of the Bristol sound.

SYMMETRY RECORDINGS - BREAK ‘ANOTHER WAY’ ALBUM LAUNCH Bristol drum and bass events presents an evening with Symmetry Recordings to celebrate the release of Break’s album ‘Another Way’. WIth sets from Skeptical, DLR, Arcatype, hosted by SP:MC.

14 Sep // 10pm – 4am // £10–£13

TWINKLE BROTHERS & JAH SHAKA

Get ready for the almighty Twinkle Brothers, live in session with the legendary Jah Shaka. For all you dub fans out there, this will be an ultimate soundsystem experience for you.

21 Sep // 10pm – 5am // £20

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