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HIGHLIGHTS

best events this month 24-27

PROFILES

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LOCAL TALENT

evermore sound 30-31

PREVIEW

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1. FUTURE PERFECT PRESENTS: THE BLUETONES

2. TOTAL ECLIPSE (80’S NIGHT)

3. BANG

3 Aug // £15 // SWX

4 Aug // Free // The Mothers’ Ruin

5 Aug // Free // To The Moon

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4. PENG SOUND PRESENTS!

5. DEPARTMENT S PRESENT: WILD EYED

6. TERRACE SESSIONS

5 Aug // £9 - £12 // Kuumba Centre

12 Aug // £3 - £5 // The Lanes

Multiple dates // Free- £5 // Colston Hall

NEGUS MELODY SOUNDSYSTEM, DUBKASM

WILD EYED, SUPPORT TBC

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THE NEXTMEN, ANDREW ASHONG, SADAR BAHAR & MORE

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7. NIGHTBUS

8. SNAP! CRACKLE! POP!

9. RED FEST AT OLD STILLAGE

Multiple dates // £3.50 // Mr Wolf’s

Multiple dates // Free // The Mothers’ Ruin

27 Aug // £9.50 // O2 Academy

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1. GIN JAM SPECIAL - WITH LIVE SET FROM JIMI NEEDLES

Mr. Wolf’s wonderful open mic Gin Jam will be followed by a special treat from legendary Jimi Needles. Scratch DJ, drummer, multi-genre producer and bootlegger, he brings his brand new live band to Bristol for an exclusive first show. 2 Aug // 8pm - 4am // £3/4 OTD // Mr. Wolf’s

2. THE BLUETONES

The Bluetones play a special festival warm up show this August at SWX Bristol. From their first release back in 1993, The Bluetunes continue to go from strength to strength over twenty years on. 3 Aug // 7pm – Late // £15 // SWX

3. REDFEST AT THE OLD STILLAGE - ALFRESCO DJS & FACTORY STUDIOS

As part of this year’s Red Fest, The Old Stillage are hosting a range of some of the best musicians in Bristol, including Alfresco DJ’s, China Bowls and Moc Tonk. 5 Aug // 6pm – 12am // Free // The Old Stillage

4. BRISTOL TOGETHER FOR GRENFELL FT SEAN MCCABE / KRUST / STRYDA + MORE

Following the horrific Grenfell Tower tragedy witnessed on Wed 14th June 2017, the Bristol community have come together in support for those affected by the devastating fire. Bristol 2Gether For Grenfell will stage a fundraising night to raise funds for the community of North Kensington, London, with host of local talent. 4 Aug // 10pm - 4am // £10 // Trinity

5. VALLEY FEST

Local green festival Valley Fest will be bringing you an eclectic selection of some top musicians at this year’s event. Expect the likes of headliners Jose Gonzalaz, DJ Yoda (AV set) and many more. 4-6 Aug // £110 w/e ticket

6. SUMMER GARDEN PARTY WITH THE BLACK MADONNA

It brings great pleasure to announce that Mixmag’s DJ of the year and Queen of the dance floor Black Madonna will be headlining B.Please’s first ever Day ’n’ Night party, alongside DJ Marquis Hawkes. 5 Aug // 2pm – 4am // £18+bf // Motion

7. DJ LAWI

DJ Lawi playing all his top tunes. As a long-standing resident DJ, he’ll bring you only the best funk, disco, reggae, hip hop, you name it, it’s happening! 5 Aug // 10pm - 4am // £3/4 OTD // No.51 Stokes Croft

8. KATE NASH

Don’t miss the award-winning singer and activist, Kate Nash as she commemorates the ten-year anniversary of her platinum-selling debut album, Made of Bricks, by playing a run of shows this summer. Plus, support from Skating Polly. 6 Aug // 7pm – 11pm // £21 // O2 Academy

9. ZOLLE

Only those who know the ease of a cow while defecating can understand the genesis of the songs of Zolle. Children of a natural path, direct, compact, subject to the force of gravity. Impact safe with warm soul that does not end in the fall to the ground. 6 Aug // 7.30pm – 11pm // Pay what you feel // Mothers Ruin

10. CHAR B

Introudicing versitle vocalist Char B, and a night of new and old skool R&B with some of Bristol’s finest, from Mariah to Robert Glasper. 10 Aug // 9pm – Late // Free // The Gallimaufry

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15. ONE ACRE MUSIC PRESENTS

12. SUBLIME WITH ROME

16. RADIO MOSCOW

The Avenue is a beautifully designed Deep House and Techno night with custom visuals that surround the main room and compliment the deep sounds from the fantastic system. 11 Aug // 10pm – 5am // £5/£8/£12 // Blue Mountain

Sublime with Rome are heading back to the UK following a sold-out show at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in 2010. Now the alt-dub icons are playing their blend of reggae, hip-hop, alt-rock and dub over three UK dates. 12 Aug // 7pm – 10pm // £25.857 // O2 Academy

13. BUSHMAN & SANDRA ROSS

Roots reggae and dancehall extraordinaire and Bushman will be taking centre at Trinity Centre this August, with one of the leading forces of England’s ‘lover’s rock’ era, Sandra Cross. 12 Aug // 9pm - 4am // £16.50 // £22 // Trinity

14. THE FLAMING LIPS

The Flaming Lips perform at the hall following the release of their new studio album — Oczy Mlody —on Warner Bros. Records. Produced by the band and their long-time producer Dave Fridmann, the highly anticipated album is the follow-up to ‘The Terror’ (2013). 13 Aug // 7.30pm – Late // £32.50-£42.40 inc.bf // Colston Hall

The Rum Diaries featuring Stuart Cullen (Pilote), Septimus Wilkinson & special guests. Bristol based singer songwriters in pursuit of land somewhere between folk, blues and country. 16 Aug // 8pm – 11pm // Free // To The Moon

American hard rocking, psych power-trio Radio Moscow finally return to the UK, with their first UK tour; following a single performance at The Garage, London during 2015. 16 Aug // 7pm – 11pm // 11.50adv // Exchange

17. LOW DOWN DEEP & KRONIC BASS PRESENTS: THE SUMMER BASH After the madness at Logan D & Majistrates Bristol edition birthday bash, Lakota thought it was only right that Kronic Bass & Low Down Deep team up again for another under 18 event (16+). 16 Aug // 7pm – 2am // £20 // Lakota

18. I, THE LION + LUNG MONEY + OUR NAMELESS BOY Mr Wolfs are proud (AF) to announce a post-punk / progressive / fast paced rock night, from these incredible bands, featuring Gloucester based I, The Lion, Lung Money and Our Nameless Boy. Plus DJ Nino. 17 Aug // 9pm - 4am // 3/4 OTD // Mr Wolfs

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19. LAURA GIBSON & KARL BLAU

Originally from Oregon, Laura Gibson has a reputation for delivering intriguing lyrics in an unforgettable voice. Folk music layered with delicate shades of alt-country, her inquisitive songs are framed with deceptive simplicity. 17 Aug // 8pm – 11pm // £13.97 inc.bf // The Lantern

20. LAMBCHOP & ROXANNE DE BASTION

Lambchop has the incredible talent to create an album like no one else, or, completely, unmistakably, like himself. His lyrics take you on an unmissable journey, with perfectly placed piano parts. 17 Aug // 7pm - 11pm // £25 // Trinity

21. TONY MATTERHORN

Dancehall reggae deejay Tony Matterhorn is making the trip across the Atlantic from Kingston, Jamaica to O2 Academy Bristol. 19 Aug // 9pm – 3am // £23 // O2 Academy

22. GROOVE ALLEIGANCE

A new residency at To The Moon, a night of the best funk and soul supplied by DJs Ed Oldham and Vicky Wynn. 19 Aug // 8pm – 12am // Free // To The Moon

23. TRAJECTIONS

Trajections is a one-day festival in the heart of Bristol Summertime that returns to the roots of the rave. Featuring CASisDEAD, President T, Nicky Blackmarket and many more. 19 Aug // 12pm – 4am // £40 // Lakota

24. MAIN SOURCE

East Coast rap group, Main Source, celebrate 25 years since the release of ‘Breaking Atoms’ with two UK headline dates at Bristol Fleece and Manchester Sound Control in August. 20 Aug // 7.30pm – 11pm // £15 // The Fleece

25. BPF PRESENTS: KIKAGAKU MOYO

Bristol Psych Fest and Stolen Body Records are happy to bring Japanese psych giants and Tokyo-based psychedelic rock band Kikagaku Moyo to Bristol and The Crofters Rights. 21 Aug // 8pm – 11.30pm // £12 // Crofters Rights

26. HOLY F*CK + MAKENESS & SCALPING

Canadian electronica band Holy F*ck have always defied categorisation, although describe themselves as ‘hardcore thrift-store found-object punk’. After a six year hiatus, the band returned in 2016 with a new album and a return to their raw, unapologetic roots. 22 Aug // 8pm – 11pm // £12.90 inc.bf // The Lantern

27. RYAN HAMILTON & THE TRAITORS

Texan Country-rock, blending witty lyrics with catchy melodies from People on Vacation’s Ryan Hamilton. 24 Aug // 7pm – 10pm // £14.85 inc.bf // Thekla

28. BASILICA PRESENTS: LAMONT & CO

Flavours of Techno, Dubstep and Bristol Bass Music. Bring your ears and feet for a proper Stokes Croft dance, featuring Lamont, Pan:ic, Eyez & Sleepa, Fumes and more. 25 Aug // 10pm – 3am // £4 // Crofters Rights

29. RICK AND MORTY HOUSE PARTY

Rick and Morty returned in April for Season 3, and to celebrate, The Lanes are hosting Rick and Morty’s House Party - an unofficial party that just like an official load of fun. Get Schwifty all night long. 25 Aug // 9pm – 3am // £9 // The Lanes

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33. MJR PRESENTS: NEON WALTZ

31. ART IS HARD PRESENTS: HARDLY A PARTY

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It may be Shambala weekend but No.51 have got all the sweet tunes to keep your green eyes away. DJ Darren Judge will be bringing his finest old skool DJing skills, with heavy bass, reggae and hip hop. 26 Aug // 10pm – 4am // £3/4 otd // No.51 Stokes Croft

To celebrate their 7th birthday, Art Is Hard take over three stages across Thekla and The Louisiana with some of their favourite artists from the label, consisting of Beach Fossils, Ultimate Painting, Happyness and more. 27 Aug // 2pm – 10pm // £19.80 inc.bf // Thekla

32. WLTP TERRACE PARTY: SADAR BAHAR + ∆DMIN Inspirational soul selecta, Sadar Bahar will be making his Bristol debut at the last of this seasons Terrace Sessions at Colston Hall. Expect a joyous blend of disco, house and soul from the ultimate vinyl enthusiast, plus a huge selection of incredibly talented local DJ’s. 27 Aug // 5pm – 11pm // £5 + bf // Colston Hall

Powerful six-piece Neon Waltz are a psychedelic indie rock band who write and play their melodic, sun-drenched, sonic soundscapes in a remote croft. Fancy something a little different? Come on down. 29 Aug // 7.30pm – 11pm // £6.60 // The Louisiana

Seriously intense groove music from outer space. Three young dudes who usually paint their alien sound on to the canvas of the London jazz scene, will be welcoming Bristol with a splash of euphoric colours. 30 Aug // 9pm – 11.30 // Free // The Gallimaufry

35. HORACE ANDY

Reggae Legend Horace Andy returns to Bristol to headline his first show in over 5 Years. One of Jamaica’s most well-known singers, and the voice of Massive Attack, this will be an unforgettable show. 30 Aug // 7pm – 11pm // £22.50 // The Fleece

36. THE DOWNS BRISTOL

The Bristol Down’s festival is one of the city’s biggest events of the year. Based at The Downs, this one-day festival hosts an outstanding line up, presenting Seasick Steve, Groove Armada, De La Soul and many more. 2 Sep // 1pm – 1am // £50.50 // The Downs, Bristol

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For full details on how to enter, what we’re looking for, plus some words of advice from our expert panel, head to nitelifeonline.com/ win/nitelifeniteout or search #nitelifeniteout. This competition closes at 11.59pm on 31 August. Find out more about our sponsors at @Reon_UK or myreon.com

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Jackson is the solo jazz funk project of multi-talented Bristol musician, songwriter and vocalist Jack Baldus. However, when it comes to performing his music live, he enlists the help of a fairly impressive six-piece band. His live accomplices include no other than five-time UK DMC Champion DJ Asian Hawk, who sings and scratches simultaneously, as well as trumpet player Gary Alesbrook, who has recorded for Kasabian. This August sees the release of his third EP Push Through, which he has described as a concept album dealing with the current political climate and the weight of a Tory government and enforced austerity. He’s brings his EP launch party to the Galli. Make sure you join him for what is sure to be a memorable show. Upcoming shows: 15 August – The Gallimaufry

Bite The Buffalo are brothers Miti and Stof Goneos, who after growing up in the mining towns of Zambia, set their sites and sounds on the UK, creating their energetic garage rock sounds with the support of bandmates Cassidy Jones and Jake Salvador Meeking. The band released their debut EP Bromigos in 2012 and a UK, Europe and US tour followed. The success of their debut album Blue Lips then took the brothers to SXSW festival in Texas and back to a storming set on the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury. The guys were catapulted even further when they caught the attention of Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, who invited the brothers to support him at his Manchester Apollo show in 2013. Fresh from releasing their new album Big Blind in June, NightBus UK invites them to Mr Wolf’s for a special show with support from Bristol rock duo Little Thief, a free AGWA cocktail, and an afterparty until 4am. Upcoming gigs: 19 August – Mr Wolf’s

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THOSE QUESTIONS... 1. What have you learned today? There is a part of your brain called the Nucleus Accumbens. When this part is stimulated, you spontaneously smile (I travel a lot to and from gigs in one of my bands and the bassist is teaching himself about neuroscience, which passes the time on these long journeys). 2. Favourite track of all time? Summer Madness by Kool & The Gang. 3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson. You cannot sit still when this comes on. 4. Who are your top three acts right now? Thundercat, Anderson Paak and Radiohead. 5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? I’ve worked in the music industry since I was 15 (I’m currently 29), but I used to have ambitions of working in the vice squad when I was younger. I think that would have been influenced by the ITV series back in 1999. Perhaps I would chase that half-baked dream?

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7. Favourite thing on TV? Curb Your Enthusiasm, which isn’t strictly on TV until October, but I’ve waited impatiently for six years.

1. What have you learned today? I’ve learnt that catching a train from Brighton to Bristol on a Wednesday is no better than a Friday.

8. Are you afraid of anything? Yep – frogs and toads. It has an actual term: Ranidaphobia. So there must be enough fellow wimps out there to collectively give the fear of innocent little green hoppy amphibians a proper name.

2. Favourite track of all time? I can’t answer that...

9. Tell us something people don’t know about you... I have used Nord keyboards for about 10 years now. However, I have gotten through on average one a year, as I’m so heavy handed. It’s part of the show, but I’m basically a gorilla behind the keys.

4. Who are your top three acts right now? The Family Rain, The Stone Foxes and Locks.

10. What are you doing tomorrow? Walking my massive dog, arguing with my cat, cleaning up the excessive fluff from said cat and dog, writing music, managing two bands, then gigging at night – a standard Monday through to Sunday really.

3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? Bee Gees – Staying Alive.

5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? A diving instructor.

6. What was the last book you read? God Save The Kinks by Rob Jovanovic. 7. Favourite thing on TV? Better Call Saul / Blood Line / F Is For Family / Archer / House Of Cards and am watching Seinfeld for the first time. 8. Are you afraid of anything? Spiders, spiders, spiders... I almost lost an arm to a spider in Zambia, fo’ realz. 9. Tell us something people don’t know about you... You might not know that Stos is doing this interview and not Miti. Or is he? Or... is Jakey? Or is Cassy? I mean you just don’t know... unless you present a spider to all four touring members. 10. What are you doing tomorrow? Another interview in Bristol for #BBCIntroInTheWest.

6. What was the last book you read? The Men’s Guide to Pregnancy by Mark Woods. My fiancé and I are expecting a baby by the way – I’m not a strange loner reading about the bodily changes of a woman and growth of a foetus for the fun of it…

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EVERMOOR SOUND

Bonding over beer and Bailey’s serving preferences (we’re firmly in the no-ice camp), we meet Bristol reggae and dub trio Evermoor Sound in the back room of Old Market’s To The Moon. Shuffled up together on the leather sofas, the two boys Dan and James scrunch shoulder-to-shoulder with vocalist Summer, creating a wall of togetherness that is very much projected into their music. Deriving from an old school friendship and blossoming into a little family, Evermoor originated on the streets of Bristol and continue to represent the city’s underground through their releases, record label and regular dub and reggae nights. With a solid six years of sound creation and vinyl selection behind them, fronted by an explosive first show at St Pauls Carnival in 2011, Evermoor Sound have invested their time, money and hearts into the creation of their music and spreading their message of peace and acceptance throughout Bristol.

Beginning initially with just James and Dan producing instrumental reggae and dub, Evermoor Sound has grown to include vocalist Summer, plus an extended Evermoor family. The now-trio not only create tunes together, they also live together. ‘She’s a late addition, we found her on the street,’ James chuckles and nudges Summer in the ribs. ‘We couldn’t be without her though. After we found Summer, everything just clicked. She brings our music to life with her lyrics and I feel like we truly support and lift each other up as a group to achieve greater heights. She was the missing piece of the puzzle; Summer transformed the instrumental music we were making and put the Evermoor stamp on it with her vocals.’ Summer explains: ‘I moved to Bristol three years ago and I wanted to put on my first event in the city. So I booked the boys after seeing them at Dub Lounge and we fell into contact. A few months later they came into Shake, Wrap, Roll, where I work and we got chatting about housing. We ended

up finding a place to live together and started jamming some tunes.

Summer transformed the instrumental music we were making and put the Evermoor stamp on it with her vocals ‘I’ve always been more of a writer and sung a little bit on the side, but we ended up experimenting and recording a tune together, which led onto doing the vocals at my first gig with Evermoor at Bristol Dub Club. ‘That was years ago, but we certainly couldn’t be without

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each other now. I wouldn’t be able to do any of what I do today without the boys. Their music has given me a platform to develop my singing and writing, and their support has given me the energy to perform like I do. We feed off each other’s energy.’ Inspired by the deeply ingrained reggae-rub soundsystem culture in Bristol, combined with a love of skate culture and a youth spent listening to hip hop, Dan and James created Evermoor Sound as an outlet both for their music and as a way to project their positive values. With the city’s underground providing a perfect platform for their sound, Evermoor begun a successful journey, which has today grown into their Dub Theories record label and regular residency of the same name at Bristol reggae hub Cosies. ‘Coming from Norwich, where the soundsystem culture is more based in jungle and drum and bass, Bristol was a breath of fresh air for me,’ says Summer. ‘To me Bristol has always been the home of reggae and dub, and the soundsystem culture here is so embedded within the underground scene,

it’s like a family. There’s such a close-knit, family scene, and I really love that about Bristol.’ Dan agrees: ‘Without a doubt in my mind, if it wasn’t for Bristol, Evermoor Sound wouldn’t be around. The love and support you get from the beautiful people on the scene gave us the confidence and capacity to open our hearts and project our sound out there into the city. When we were younger, we would go to the dances and come back feeling so inspired by the passion and the vibe of the city, and isn’t that what it’s all about? It set me on fire and still does.’ By consciously embodying the positive energy and peaceful vibes of the millennial reggae revival movement, Evermoor are striving to create music that inspires a better world. Dan continues: ‘The original message of roots music back in the 1960s and 1970s is still so relevant today. We want to produce music that people can really relate to. Music that makes you really feel something and that exists to let the world know how you’re feeling. We want to produce something real, something positive that inspires other people

to create and to have their voices heard. Music is so personal, it’s a precious piece of your heart that can be so inspiring and rewarding but it can also be an escape. We are striving to create music that is socially relevant but honest and peaceful.’ With two records currently recorded and available on vinyl, plus a handful of tunes available to stream online, Evermoor have big plans to get their material down with some serious studio time. Juggling fulltime work, festival season and playing live shows at their resident Dub Theories night at Cosies isn’t proving easy, however the group are determined that the next step for them will be an album release.

The original message of roots music back in the 1960s and 1970s is still so relevant today. We want to produce music that people can really relate to ‘We have all the material there, we’ve just got to find the time to put our heads together and get it recorded,’ says Summer. ‘It’s on the horizon for us. All the pieces are there and we’re really excited for it to come together.’ ‘It’s only getting bigger and better,’ James adds. ‘We hope that in the future an album will open doors for us. The Evermoor studio that we’re putting together is expanding. We want to put as much music out there as possible and on a much bigger scale, to access as many people as we can. We want to show people what we have to offer and keep doing shows, keeping the Evermoor spirit alive.’ With festival slots in the pipeline at Shambala and Boomtown, Evermoor Sound are planning to be back in Bristol full force and causing some damage by September. Look out for them appearing at Bristol Dub Club in the autumn, and continuing their brilliant collaborative Dub Theories nights at Cosies.

Words: Molly Chinner Photos: Dominika Scheibinger FB.com/evermoorsound // soundcloud.com/evermoorsound

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GROOVE ARMADA AT CLIFTON DOWNS

After a phenomenal debut year in 2016, The Downs festival returns to Clifton Downs this September, bringing a lineup that is essentially all headline acts, including Elbow, Soul II Soul, De La Soul, Roni Size, David Rodigan and enduring dance music legends Groove Armada.

We’ve probably got an EP coming out with what you would think of as a more classic groove Armada Sound Groove Armada this year celebrate 20 years since the release of their debut album Northern Star. The album included what is still one of their best-known tracks, At The River, which samples Patti Page’s balmy Old Cape Cod.

They’re not the only act on the bill celebrating a milestone, with 2017 also marking 20 years of Roni Size’s New Forms; and fellow late 80s/ 90s icons Soul II Soul and De La Soul nearing 30 years in the game. However, the word nostalgia is far from anyone’s lips and the presence of these acts on the lineup is a simple testament to a great era of dance music that still permeates tastes today. And that’s, of course, aside from some major successes for these acts – particularly Groove Armada – in the decades since. Nitelife had the pleasure of speaking to Groove Armada’s Tom Findley about their incredible career, breaking the underground and their performance at The Downs. ‘All those sort of acts – Soul II Soul, Roni Size and ourselves – the roots of what we do is mining something that’s rooted in southern soul, funk, roots and dub. I think if you did a Venn diagram of the three of us, that’s probably where we’d be crossing over. That never really seems to loose its sense of

time or place, and I think that kind of music really gets to the core of dance music.’ Interestingly, Groove Armada began as a club night run by Tom and Andy Cato (the other half of the electronic duo). Now known for their spectacularly produced, super entertaining shows, we wondered whether coming from the world of promotions, as opposed to being bedroom-born producers, had something to do with this… ‘It’s why we started producing,’ Tom explains. ‘We started producing initially to promote the nights, so our music writing partnership was born out of necessity. ‘The thing that has probably had the greatest impact on us as producers and DJs was pulling the live band together. And I think club promotion does the same thing, you put the crowd desires in front of your own. ‘I always find it hard getting on conceptually with selfindulgent DJs. The role of the DJ is to entertain, first and

PREVIEW // 33 ‘For us, our day job now is playing in Ibiza, playing in clubs and playing festivals, so we’re in house music mode most of the time. Lucky for us, house music has been pretty good now for a while. It has found a route to return to something a bit more rooted in that Chicago, proper house sound. At The Downs festival we’re going to be trying to find something that puts that sound first, but has enough sparkle to work on a bigger stage. ‘That’s where our experience as live musicians comes to the fore really. One of our skills as DJs is stepping it up to play bigger stages. We’ve got a way of working with the equipment and experience of working with a crowd. ‘It’s going to be a groovy house thing. And we bring our own lighting rigs, so we’re in control of the lights as well while we’re mixing. It’s quite a full on show once we get going!’ While the duo continue to put out EPs, singles and remixes, Tom explains why another Groove Armada album is unlikely, as well as which tracks would make it onto a new Best Of album, now that it’s 10 years since their Greatest Hits. ‘I don’t think there will ever be another album. We’re both on different paths of life now and Andy is a very committed farmer and bread maker – he’s done an Alex James, but in a more wholesome way. ‘It’s hard to find the time to commit to a project of that length, but we have got new music coming out. We’ve just done a remix of Paul Simon and a remix of London Grammar. We’ve probably got an EP coming out with what you would think of as a more classic Groove Armada sound, and we’re making house records all the time. ‘In a way, that’s where we’re at – that’s the sort of music we’re motivated to make. I would never ever say never, but the way our lives are at the moment, an album is unlikely, sadly!

I always find it hard getting on conceptually with self-indulgent DJs. The role of the DJ is to entertain, first and foremost, rather than educate

foremost, rather than educate. Our live performances really brought that home, and being promoters – if particularly awful promoters, which we were – has definitely played a part in that feeling, yeah.’ In their 20 years making and DJing music, Groove Armada have been able continually reinvent their sound, proving to be versatile and capable producers across every conceivable offshoot of house, as well as funk, techno and even touching on some rockier electronic sounds. Their latest release, the Tune 101 EP released on Snatch! Records is a tech house masterpiece with a deeply underground sound, which is where they’ve been focusing their efforts for the past few years. Consequently, they were invited to do a Fabriclive compilation last year. Tom explains why this was important for the duo: ‘It was great, because of the commitment that we felt we had made to that underground dance scene over the last four or five years. We’d made a decision that that’s where our hearts were, and it actually took a while to persuade people that that’s what we were doing. But we stuck at it quite belligerently, so it meant a lot when we were asked to do the mix. ‘We’ve been playing there for years. We played the opening weekend of Fabric in 1999, so we have had a long history with the venue and they’re good people. We’ve been really lucky in that sense, all the things we wanted to do – Back to Mine, Late Night Tales and now Fabriclive – all those compilation series that I’ve always loved, luckily we’ve had a go at all of them.

It’s going to be a groovy house thing ‘What’s also really nice is that all our old albums are getting reissued on vinyl, which is great – because I don’t have half of them. I lost most of my Groove Armada vinyls somehow. They’re putting out Vertigo, Goodbye Country, Lovebox and Soundboy Rock over the next year. So to do the Fabriclive mix and at the same time have all these old records be reissued on vinyl is great, because it’s two ends of the same process.’ However, in terms of what we’re likely to hear from their Downs performance, Tom returns to that idea of the DJ as entertainer, suggesting that we’re going to get a more lighthearted, festival-appropriate show.

‘Anyone who knows the process of making an album, it shouldn’t be that complicated to make 12 songs, but it usually becomes a most involving project and, really, that has to be the centre of your world, and there isn’t quite the room for that now. ‘We’ve been around for 20 odd years now, so there probably will be another greatest hits of some sort! It’s hard to go back to albums like Vertigo, which we made so long ago – I can’t quite wrap my head around it – but it would draw quite broadly across all the records. ‘I think we feel that as a piece of work in itself, our last album Black Lights was the strongest sounding album we ever did. So like our live shows, it would draw quite heavily on that. But there’s lots of other stuff – collaborations with Nenah Cherry and Richie Havens – that would definitely feature from earlier records. ‘I’m getting to a point now in my venerated career, where I can go back and listen to those things and I can enjoy them for what they were, even At The River! I think At The River would have to stay – I’d be in trouble if not.’

2 September – The Downs Festival, Clifton Downs thedownsbristol.com Words: Rachel Morris

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PREVIEW

HORACE ANDY Roots reggae and singer songwriter Horace Andy is, without question, one of the soundsystem greats. Recognised instantly by his unique, distinctive vocal style, his single Skylarking is an out-and-out reggae classic the world over. His longstanding collaborations with Massive Attack – contributing to all five studio albums over almost two decades – means that Horace Andy is also no stranger to the Bristol music scene. Nitelife managed to have a quick chat with the influential Jamaican reggae singer ahead of his first Bristol headline performance in five years at The Fleece this August, with support from Bristol reggae treasures Laid Blak. ‘I’m excited to come back to Bristol to headline. I just want to play good music and for people to be able to enjoy themselves. ‘I think I’m going to play some new music, but to be honest I’m not too sure yet. The main thing is there will definitely be good vibes.’ Horace Andy began making music in the early seventies with his friends, before he realised his voice stood out from the rest. It was only when he began recording his first material at Jamaica’s iconic Studio One in the early seventies, that he realised he was onto something. ‘I think my friends discovered my voice first, because every time I’d sing they’d say “boy, why do you sing so good?” At the time I thought, “what are they saying?” But after we started practicing, there was one time when I was singing in the bathroom, so I could really hear myself – that’s when I realised I had a good voice. ‘Honestly, it all just started out as a bit of fun. We used to do lots of singing contests, but after a while everyone was saying, “Why don’t you be a singer?” When I went to record my first song, I didn’t really know that it was going to end up like this. I wasn’t a singer at the time, but after practicing and practicing, I went to Studio One in 1970 and that’s when I started to think yes, I can do this and actually think about making music a career.’ Nearly fifty years on, Horace Andy looks at the younger generation’s interpretation of reggae music and shares his opinion on some of the newer reggae sounds.

I always listen to the youth’s music, but some of the lyrics are just too disrespectful to women ‘I like listening to the younger musicians like Chronixx. There is definitely some good music out there, but for some of the artists, some of the lyrics I don’t really go for. Don’t get me wrong, I think their music is wicked and their ideas are brilliant, but they might not be that respectful to women. I always listen to the youth’s music, but some of the lyrics are just too disrespectful to women. It’s a different generation thing. I don’t think it’s down to freedom of speech or anything, I just don’t think they know what they are talking about. ‘It’s really disrespectful, but some of them don’t even care that they’re doing it. They just do it to make money and now everybody is jumping on the band wagon. But I’m not bringing them down, like I said, it’s a different generation thing. If I were their age, maybe I’d be doing the same thing. Just know that when they are with their friends, they do their thing, but as soon as they get home I guarantee they act all innocent!’ Although boasting an extensive solo career, in terms of mainstream success, Horace Andy is best known for his work with Massive Attack, featuring and even part-writing some of their best known tracks, including Angel. Horace Andy explains how their collaborative relationship first came about and how they are still working together today. ‘It was just really brilliant, you know. I respect 3D (Robert) one million percent because he let me sing in a way I never

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thought I could. I was born singing reggae music. The one person I’d really like to thank is Dick Jewell, I haven’t seen him in years, but he was the one who said his friend has a group and they were looking for a singer. If it wasn’t for Dick introducing me, I would never have collaborated with Massive Attack. ‘The first time I ever came to Bristol to record with Massive Attack, it was a really good experience. All the guys were there and it was brilliant – all really original people. 3D is the one that keeps it going though. Daddy G goes off and does his own thing, but 3D is the one who sits in the studio and does all the recording. If it wasn’t for 3D, Massive Attack would not be around today.

I have my own project coming up, but I am still working with Massive Attack. I’ve done about six songs for their new album ‘I have my own project coming up, but I am still working with Massive Attack. I’ve done about six songs for their new album, which 3D has been working on for the past five years or so.’ As we wrap up our chat with Horace Andy, we can’t let him go without hearing his thoughts on Goldie’s apparent revelation/slip up on Scroobius Pip’s Distraction Pieces Podcast this June, which seemed to strongly indicate that long-time suspect Robert Del Naja (3D) is in fact Bristol street artist Banksy. Unfortunately, our reception seems to break up at that moment, before Horace tells us he ‘hasn’t heard of’ Banksy.

30 August – Horace Andy & Laid Blak, The Fleece thefleece.co.uk Words: Abi Lewis

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THE INFLUENCERS // BEHIND THE SCENES WITH

THE BLAST the blast Rob Harvey: 35 Tom Hoyle: 38 Kane Anson: 24

Bass music purveyors The Blast have been a part of the Bristol scene for well over a decade now, from involvement in Bristol’s iconic Blowpop nights in the early days, to now running around 70 shows a year across Bristol and London, including festival stages around the world, and their own fully-fledged festival, Sequences, which rang in its second year this August.

We met The Blast’s core three members Tom Hoyle, Rob Harvey and Kane Anson in their Stokes Croft office to talk about the roots of The Blast and how they came to be one of Bristol’s biggest promoters. Rob predominantly works on the booking side of things, while Tom takes care of logistics, marketing and promotion; with all-rounder Kane working across both sides. However, they’re quick to explain that The Blast family extends far beyond the three of them, with an extended network of residents and friends supporting them along the way. ‘We share ideas on everything,’ says Kane. ‘There’s the core three of us, but the actual Blast team is a wide variety of people.’

Tom explains: ‘We’ve got a very chaotic Facebook group that goes on with all of our residents, where everyone is constantly saying, “why don’t you do this? We should get so and so to do that. Look at this flyer, it’s cool…” So there’s quite a lot of different input from different places.’ ‘If you make yourself too insular, you can become repetitive,’ says Rob. ‘You can see winning formulas, but it’s not just about that. It’s about treading new ground as well, like new combinations of acts around each other, or making sure that the support act for a big name is a little bit different.’ Like most good arrangements, The Blast began as a bit of a party with mates. Tom explains: ‘Me and Rob were both DJing at house parties and stuff, and we both wanted to get more club shows.’ Rob adds: ‘I think we were just struggling to DJ whatsoever, so we thought the logical step was to put our own parties on – and then we could book ourselves.’ ‘We had a little group of friends who were all in the same boat, so we put on a night and booked all our friends to play,’ says Tom. ‘The Arc bar, when it was run by Tom Paine from Team Love, was a bit of a hub for us earlier on,’ says Rob. ‘There was a lot of us in that bar, so that was our incubation. Part of what we liked about the scene in Bristol was that everyone did get together and do the collaborative thing – where your best ideas come at seven in the morning after a lock in… ‘From the outside, you always presume that to get into those things is quite aggressive and competitive, but we got into the more social aspect and the community spirit side of things and it went from there. ‘Originally there were three of us – myself, Tom and Ollie – but Ollie emigrated to Australia, so we replaced him with Kane.’ ‘I grew up going to The Blast when I was 18/19,’ says Kane. ‘And just through working at Motion, starting out handing out flyers and doing the guest list on the door, I got involved with these guys. I moved away for a bit to London, came back and got involved in a more officebased role. Now I’m a full time, full part of the crew.’ One of the things The Blast are known for – besides a great party – is taking risks with their lineups, showcasing smaller emerging acts on the same bill as some huge names. ‘We’re all constantly listening to new music and I think we’ve got a duty to give people a platform,’ says Tom. ‘With Sequences Festival, for example, people will come and see Chase & Status, but if there are other good people who deserve a good platform, we want to give them that chance.’ Rob agrees: ‘When you have someone like EZ, you have that option of who is going to play before him – who is going to play to the most rammed room ever. And for us, to book someone like Conducta to play and have him on that platform, playing to that many people and absolutely destroying it, that’s kind of what we want. We got into this industry because we like listening to music, we like talking about music and we want to represent that and share it with people.’ ‘I guess it’s the contemporary version of telling your mates,’ says Tom. ‘There’s so many sick people in Bristol doing good things at the moment and it’s great to give them a platform – whether it’s the cave or the main room of Motion,’ says Kane. ‘There are so many new guys coming up that are really, really fucking good and people we’d like to get involved with our nights, like Motu, DJ Stolen, or L U C Y – she’s absolutely incredible.’

THE INFLUENCERS // 37 It’s a reminder of The Blast’s other USP, which is a representation of good music across lots of genres, including drum and bass, dubstep, grime and house – with a common theme of bass. ‘We always made a point of not being pigeon holed with one genre,’ says Tom. ‘When we first started, there was quite a lot of drum and bass, or hip hop nights, and dubstep was becoming a thing, but we always made a point of trying to showcase a bit of everything.’ Currently, The Blast residents include Koast, Jaydrop, Fire Man Sam and K-Stylz. But there are also a few other names popping up frequently on their lineups who can be considered part of the Blast crew. We asked what it takes to get booked for a Blast party… ‘Crowd interaction is a really important thing,’ says Tom. ‘You see a lot of people who have obviously gone out and planned a set, they’ve got their heads down and you can see they’ve got an agenda, which is fine, but I think it’s much more important when people are interacting with the crowd and you can see them change it up a bit. Certainly with all of our residents, we’ve seen them do that and that’s why they’re residents.’ ‘One of the main things for me when I’m booking someone is seeing them live,’ says Rob. ‘I’d never ever book anyone off Soundcloud links, I like to go and watch a DJ operate. Being in front of someone and being captivated by them is a very different thing to a studio mix.’ As well as their own events, The Blast also work with some major brands including Hospitality Bristol, Critical in London and Bristol, RUN and Fabriclive, as well as working with acts like SaSaSaS. ‘Sometimes we’ll book and it’s quite apparent we’ve done it, but other times we’ll work with people and we’ll just do the role from the shadows – without putting our name to it,’ says Rob. ‘It’s been fairly important to us that we’re not too public facing. I don’t think we’ve ever felt the need for public back pattery or anything.’

With such a huge amount of events to plan and pull off, Rob explains what a typical day or show night might look like for the team. ‘For me, there are two kinds of days,’ says Rob. ‘There’s a stressful day two months before an event and I’ve got to get it all done and get the artwork sorted. That’s when myself and Kane are still messaging each other at three in the morning.

‘That goes out to our residents as well. If something happens, we know that the whole team is going to rally around. If we need to get somewhere, someone going to lend up a car, or drive us there.’ ‘Likewise with the other promoters in Bristol,’ says Tom. ‘We can call in favours from people that we work with and it’s good to have those people giving you a different perspective on things.’

‘Then by the time event comes around, that’s when Tom gets no sleep. When the event comes, I do fuck all. I get to hang around with my heroes and my peers and have a few drinks, and Tom’s normally having some sort of aneurism. ‘

‘I think having really great nights and other promoters around you is an inspiration in itself,’ says Rob. ‘It’s positive for everyone in the scene, being able to take inspiration from each other and move forward. It’s not a city where people particularly go at each other.’

‘On show day it’s my responsibility to make sure the rider is there, make sure everything is set up and everyone’s got the right equipment to play off,’ says Tom. ‘Usually about two or three in the morning is when I get to relax, because I know nothing has gone wrong and from that point onwards it’s probably fine.

‘So many of our room hosts and takeovers are other Bristol brands. I’d say that all of our shows have at least one takeover in some aspect,’ says Tom.

‘And on a normal day, we’re usually sat here in the office having conversations about who we can book for another show.’ ‘We spend a lot of time in London too,’ says Rob. ‘For the next two days me and Kane will be in London, meeting brands and meeting other agents, checking out some other music, and there’s a few nights to check out as well – majority of the same stuff we do in Bristol.’ ‘Bristol’s got a great music scene, but you can get a bit insular, so it’s good to keep it open and see what else is going on in the country,’ says Tom. Despite each bringing their own strengths to the table, The Blast are very clear that they work much as a team, with all three of them (and often their residents and friends) having a say in every important decision. ‘I see no positives to working independently,’ says Rob. ‘Whether it be celebration or stress, having that shared across a team is much better. Just knowing that someone has your back and knowing that there is someone you can say to: “fucking hell, we’re fucked”.

‘I think our lineup is very forward-thinking,’ Kane continues. ‘We don’t stick to the norm of how to programme a night. Everything is still credible and still fun, though.’ ‘I think that’s the important thing for us,’ Tom adds. ‘To tread that really fine line of putting on really good music, but making it fun and accessible at the same time. You can get too pigeon holed into really niche stuff, which might be great, but it’s not necessarily a party. ‘You want people to go away and say “I had a great night at The Blast”, not that they had a great night seeing independent sets,’ says Rob. ‘The lineup is the sum of its parts, not just the headliner,’ says Tom, ‘we want to showcase as much of the scene as possible.’

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51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP | Twitter - Coming soon | facebook.com/51stokescroft | 01179 148 048 | 51stokescroft.com

A vibrant and welcoming venue with traditional and historic roots, being one of the oldest Public Houses in Stokes Croft. Our space is versatile and creative, blending homemade, locally sourced food with livemusic, art and late night party DJs. Our beautiful garden offers a sunny sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle of Stokes Croft.

DJ LAWI

DJ Lawi playing all his top tunes. As a long-standing resident DJ, he’ll bring you only the best funk, disco, reggae, hip hop, you name it, it’s happening!

5 Aug // 10pm – 4am // £3/4 OTD

DJ DARREN JUDGE

26 Aug // 10pm – 4am // £3/4 OTD

02 academy

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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. We’ve established ourselves as one of the best venues to catch your favourite bands in the Southwest. We’re also home to Ramshackle - Bristol’s Notorious Weekly Rave: A fine selection of all thats good in music mixed by Patrick Nazemi, Chezney & Guests.

KATE NASH

6 Aug // 7pm – 11pm // £21

TONY MATTERHORN

Dancehall reggae deejay Tony Matterhorn is making the trip across the Atlantic from Kingston, Jamaica to O2 Academy Bristol.

19 Aug // 9pm – Late // £23

the bootlegger XX

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233 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5QP | @Brstlbootlegger | facebook.com/BristolBootlegger | 0117 942 2700 | bristolbootlegger.co.uk

The Bootlegger, an independent, family run business welcoming all who look for a friendly company, good conversation, and an amazing selection of Liquor. Our liquor, our service and our music are inspired by Prohibition-era traditions but also offer the very best of contemporary modern America. Live Music and a great atmosphere are at the heart of the Bootlegger.

AWESOME WELLS

DJ Awesome Wells will take you from swing to electro swing, making stops at rock ‘n’ roll, blues and ska.

Every Saturday // 11pm – 2am // Free

LEARN TO BE A BOOTLEGGER COCKTAIL MASTER ShAKE IT, STRAIN IT, BuILd IT, dRINK IT!

Learn 3 different cocktaiL techniques with your own personaL bootLegger, then choose your two favourite drinks you’ve seen being made,

to make and enjoy for yourseLf! THE DELICIOUS CHOICES

MOJITO • Old fashioned • LONG ISLAND ESPRESSO MARTINI • Cosmopolitan • martini £20 per person. Free Glass oF prosecco on arrival. Groups oF up to 16 welcome. Book Your slots everYdaY Between 5 - 7 pm & 7:30 - 930 pm At Info@Bristolbootlegger.co.uk

WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS FESTIVE SEASON? BOOK NOW FOR YOUR XMAS PARTY ON 0117 9422700

HAPPY HOUR

Our Happy Hour features old classics as well as some of our own inhouse creations. In more of a “Happy Night” fashion, it runs all night from Sunday to Thursday and until 9pm on Friday’s and Saturday’s.

Sunday – Thursday all night Friday & Saturday 4pm – 9pm// 2 for £10

colston hall

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

‘Colston Hall is Bristol’s largest concert hall, presenting major names in rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical music such as Laura Marling, John Grant, Richard Hawley, Robert Plant and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. It houses world-class comedy, film screenings and light entertainment, as well as local choirs, orchestras and schools.

THE FLAMING LIPS

summer at colston hall 0117 203 4040 colstonhall.org

13 Aug // 7.30pm – 10.30pm // £32.50-£42.40 sun 13 aug the flaming lips thu 17 aug laura gibson & karl blau tue 15 – thu 17 aug hoo-ha! children's festival sat 20 aug – sun 3 sep colston hall 150: hall of memories

tue 12 sep lubomyr melnyk & douglas dare wed 13 sep penguin cafe, allred & broderick, masayoshi fujita & daniel brandt fri 15 sep dylan leblanc sat 16 sep the bristol sessions live

tue 22 aug holy f*ck

sun 17 sep thea gilmore

thu 31 aug – fri 1 sep the magnetic fields: 50 song memoir

mon 18 sep danny & the champions of the world

sat 2 sep neil hilborn sun 3 sep courtney marie andrews fri 8 sep an evening with david sedaris sun 10 sep martin & eliza carthy

tue 19 sep adam buxton's best of bug wed 20 sep colston hall 150: colston hall's 150th birthday bash thu 21 sep ne-yo

tue 12 – wed 13 sep erased tapes is ten

thu 21 sep charlie fink: cover my tracks

tue 12 sep kiasmos & rival consoles

fri 22 sep la la land in concert with live orchestra

sat 23 sep colston hall 150: the big anniversary sing with bbc radio bristol sun 24 sep suzanne vega fri 29 sep yolanda brown sat 30 sep sheelanagig sun 1 oct micah p. hinson & the holy strangers mon 2 oct the australian pink floyd mon 2 oct jolie holland & samantha parton tue 3 oct little big town thu 5 oct gary numan thu 5 oct an evening with fenne lily, paul thomas saunders, sivu & siv jakobsen fri 6 oct texas

THE MAGNETIC FIELDS: 50 SONG MEMOIR

The Magnetic Fields present a live showcase of their brand-new album 50 Song Memoir. Written by illustrious songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Stephin Merritt, each of the album’s fifty songs commemorate a year of his life.

31 Aug/ 1 Sep // 7.30pm – 10.30pm // £24.50 inc.bf

crofters XX rights

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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.

BPF PRESENTS: KIKAGAKU MOYO

Bristol Psych Fest and Stolen Body Records are happy to bring Japanese psych giants and Tokyo-based psychedelic rock band Kikagaku Moyo to Bristol and The Crofters Rights.

21 Aug // 8pm – 11.30pm // £12

BASILICA PRESENTS: LAMONT & CO

Flavours of Techno, Dubstep and Bristol Bass Music. Bring your ears and feet for a proper Stokes Croft dance, featuring Lamont, Pan:ic, Eyez & Sleepa, Fumes and more.

25 Aug // 10pm – 3am // £4

the fleece XX

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

Legendary live music venue previously hosting the likes of Oasis, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and Bloc Party. Live music 7 nights a week and new club nights coming soon 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 us on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates on our upcoming gigs

MAIN SOURCE

East Coast rap group, Main Source, celebrate 25 years since the release of ‘Breaking Atoms’ with 2 UK headline dates at Bristol Fleece and Manchester Sound Control in August.

20 Aug // 7.30pm – 11pm // £15

HORACE ANDY

30 Aug // 7pm – 11pm // £22.50

THE FULL MOON XX / ATTIC BAR

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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?

THE ZEN HUSSIES

Bristol’s stomping swing band The Zen Hussies will be getting feet moving in Attic Bar, with support from Lady Nade, and DJ Stevie Bear in the Full Moon till late.

4 Aug // 8.30pm-2pm // £3

RAISER RECORDS TAKEOVER

Raiser Records take over Attic Bar for a special showcase with Parley B, Peppery, Blackout Jan and Duppy, with DJs in The Full Moon.

5 Aug // 8.30pm-2am // £3

the gallimaufry XX

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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 www. thegallimaufry.co.uk for up-todate info on menus and events.

Introudicing versitle vocalist Char B, and a night of new and old school R&b with some of Bristol’s finest, from Mariah to Robert Glasper.

10 Aug // 9pm – 11.30 // Free

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Waldo’s Gift

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Hip-hop, Math, Jazz, Groove & Electronica

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music from Seriously intense groove dudes outer space. Three young d on to the painting their alien soun scene. canvas of the London jazz

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soul and old school R& B with some of Bristol’s finest, from Ma riah to Robert Glasper. 17th House Band : ft Beth Robe Reworking Hand rts s of Heron’s Be th Roberts’ folky sounds. Vo cals from Juliet Temko. 24th House Band : Standards Revit Fresh arrangem alized: ents of jazz sta ndards with vocals fro m Holly Wellin gton.

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the golden XX lion

48 // VENUES

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

Live music 6 nights a week! Mondays - Open Mic Night. Tuesdays - A live evening of Folk music hosted my Nuala Honan. Wednesays Uberphonic: A surprise mix bag encompassing the whole music spectrum. Keep up to date on our Social Media pages for full listings and details. Bar open ‘til 1am Friday and Saturday, and midnight on Sunday -Thursday.

THIN WIRE FENCE

Thin Wire Fence’s music is inspired by the grittier side of the alternative rock/ country movement and their mission is to write good songs to make people feel something. Catch them at Golden Lion this August.

5 Aug // 9pm – 11pm // Free

MATT WOOD

Americans, country and Southern roots singer songwriter Matt Wood drops into The Golden Lion as part of his European tour.

31 Aug // 9pm – 11.30pm // Free

the lanes

VENUES // 49

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.

MOTORCITY

Motorcity is BACK at The Lanes for another packed out night of dancing to them Gold Sounds. Dropping a refreshing but classic mix of all the best Motown, Soul and funk.

4 Aug // 9pm – 3am // £4

RICK AND MORTY HOUSE PARTY

Rick and Morty returned in April for Season 3, and to celebrate this very fact, we are hosting Rick and Morty’s House Party - an unofficial party that just like an official load of fun. Get Schwifty all night long.

25 Aug // 9pm – 3am // £9

the lantern XX

50 // VENUES

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

The Lantern at Colston Hall presents a packed programme of cutting edge artists playing everything from jazz, electronica and pop, to folk, world and hip hop. Recent visitors include Kamasi Washington, Julia Holter, Slum Village, This Is The Kit and Saul Williams. Grab a bite to eat at Beerd and relax in Colston Hall’s stylish modern foyer before you head to the show.

LAURA GIBSON & KARL BLAU

17 Aug // 8pm – 11pm // £13.97 inc.bf

Highlights Tue 15 – Thu 17 Aug Hoo-Ha! Children’s Festival Thu 17 Aug Laura Gibson & Karl Blau Tue 22 Aug Holy F*ck Sat 2 Sep Neil Hilborn Sun 3 Sep Courtney Marie Andrews Sun 10 Sep Martin & Eliza Carthy Tue 12 Sep Erased Tapes is Ten: Lubomyr Melnyk & Douglas Dare Fri 15 Sep Dylan LeBlanc Sat 16 Sep The Bristol Sessions Live

Sun 17 Sep Thea Gilmore Mon 18 Sep Danny & The Champions Of The World Wed 20 Sep Colston Hall 150: Colston Hall’s 150th Birthday Bash Thu 21 Sep Charlie Fink: Cover My Tracks

Thu 5 Oct An Evening with Fenne Lily, Paul Thomas Saunders, Sivu & Siv Jakobsen Mon 9 Oct James Yorkston / Kris Drever / Withered Hand Wed 11 Oct The Young’uns Fri 13 Oct Lankum (Lynched)

Fri 29 Sep YolanDa Brown

Sat 14 Oct The Haggis Horns

Sat 30 Sep Sheelanagig

Mon 16 Oct Forest Swords

Sun 1 Oct Micah P. Hinson & the Holy Strangers

Wed 18 Oct Martin Simpson

Mon 2 Oct Jolie Holland & Samantha Parton

www.facebook.com/colstonhall @colston_hall instagram.com/colstonhall

Mon 23 Oct Dan Owen Wed 25 Oct Ross & Ali

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

Box Office: 0117 203 4040 www.colstonhall.org/the-lantern

HOLY F*CK

22 Aug // 8pm – 11pm // £12.90 inc.bf

Marble Factory

VENUES // 51

74-78 Avon Street, Bristol | 0117 972 3111 | @MarbleFactoryUK | facebook.com/marblefactorybristol | marblefactorybristol.com

Set in what was formerly a skate park, Bristol’s newest live venue The Marble Factory has been completely re-developed and re-configured to host live music, club nights and much more. The philosophy applied throughout the process of developing the venue was to offer artists and promoters an enjoyable and affordable option with the emphasis on having everything needed in-house and ready to go.

T.LOVE

80s Polish rockers T.Love (formerly known as Teenage Love Alternative) are coming to Marble Factory this September as part if their 2017 tour - celebrating 35 years in the game.

18 Sep // 7pm – 11pm // £25

ANATHEMA

Anathema bring their 2017 album Optimist to the Marble Factory. Formed in 1990, Anthema transcend transient trends in the pursuit of songwriting perfection, sonic substance and conquering of new musical ground.

28 Sept // 6.30pm-10pm // £20

mother’s XX ruin

52 // VENUES

7-9 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UE | @TheMothersRuin | facebook.com/The-Mothers-Ruin | 07546 082 009 | mothersruinbristol.co.uk

Bright Red, behind the market on St Nicks street, a three floor mad funhouse that specialises in super sweaty aural delights of Rock n Roll, Pop and Disco. We pride ourselves on being Free to enter nearly every night, without compromising on our entertainment. Upstairs or downstairs you won’t be going anywhere quite like here!

ZOLLE

6 Aug // 7.30pm – 11pm // Pay What You Feel

MOTHERS RUIN QUIZ

Join Ash and co as they take you through the latest in music, news and general knowledge, in the Ruin’s very own test of skill and endurance. Winning team takes pot, plus bonus games and free food.

Every Tuesday // 9pm – Late // £1 per person

mr wolfs XX

VENUES // 53

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

Wolfies is the place for live music and late night party. It’s the place you’ll get the opportunity to see up and coming bands, to bust some moves on the dance floor, to watch talented artists paint live, to hear some quality musicians come together and jam their hearts out. We are open 7 nights a week and look forward to seeing you soon....

GIN JAM SPECIAL - WITH LIVE SET FROM JIMI NEEDLES Mr. Wolf’s wonderful open mic Gin Jam will be followed by a special treat from legendary Jimi Needles. Scratch DJ, drummer, multi-genre producer and bootlegger, he brings his brand new live band to Bristol for an exclusive first show.

2 Aug // 8pm – 4am // £3/4 OTD

I, THE LION + LUNG MONEY + OUR NAMELESS BOY // DJ NINO Mr Wolfs are proud (AF) to announce a post-punk / progressive / fast paced rock night, from these incredible bands, featuring Gloucester based I, The Lion, Lung Money and Our Nameless Boy. Plus DJ Nino.

17 Aug // 9pm – 4am // £3/4 OTD

the oldXX bookshop

54 // VENUES

65 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1ES | @theoldbookshop | The Old Bookshop | 0117 953 5222 | theoldbookshop.co.uk

The Old Bookshop is an informal, sociable café-bar located on North Street. With its eclectic decor, homemade food, unique cocktail bar, boatyard beer garden, and famous Sunday roasts, The Old Bookshop is known for doing things its own way. The bar showcases guest ales and local craft beers week-by-week, and the ever-changing menu from guest chefs, pop-ups and street food vendors.

MONTPELIER TO MONTPELIER CHARITY FUNDRAISER Live music and DJs, charity raffle, and specialty food and drinks all for the incredible people at World Cycling Relief.

5 Aug // 5pm – 11pm // Free

THE BIG BEMMY BANQUET

North Street will be closed off for the day to provide live entertainment, children’s activities, displays and demonstrations, and a huge banquet for the people of Bedminster.

20 Aug // 11am – 4pm // Free

SWX

VENUES // 55

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, we’ll be playing host to some of the best gigs the city has to offer, as well as being home to two of Bristols most loved Club Nights; Far Fetched every Friday and CODEC every Saturday night. Head to SWXBristol.com for our latest listings

THE BLUETONES

The Bluetones play a special festival warm up show this August at SWX Bristol. From their first release back in 1993, The Bluetunes continue to go from strength to strength over twenty years on.

SUN 27TH AUG

SAT 28TH OCT

KISSTORY

DOORS 6PM / CURFEW 10PM

THE BEST OLD SKOOL ANTHEMS

SPECIAL GUEST - SERANI

3 Aug // 7pm – 11pm // £15

From £8 + BF

WED 13TH SEPT

2017 - 2018

DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

TASH SULTANA Sold Out

THUR 14TH SEPT DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

LOWKEY + AWATE

From £16 + BF

WED 20TH SEPT DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

THE SHERLOCKS From £12 + BF

FRI 29TH SEPT DOORS 6PM / CURFEW 10PM

COASTS From £11 + BF

SAT 14TH OCT DOORS 6:30PM / CURFEW 10:30PM

THUR 3RD AUG DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

THE BLUETONES From £15 + BF

THUR 17TH AUG

TOM ZANETTI & K.O KANE ALEVELS RESULTS PARTY From £4 + BF

FRI 25TH AUG

SOULTRAIN

FT. THE REAL THING LIVE IN CONCERT + AFTERPARTY From £18 + BF

THE AMAZONS From £12 + BF

TUE 17TH OCT DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

JP COOPER From £16.50 + BF

THUR 19TH OCT DOORS 6:30PM / CURFEW 10PM

TOM LUMLEY +

FIRE LADY LUCK, YOUR ILLUMINATIONS From £6 + BF

THUR 26TH OCT DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

THE PIGEON DETECTIVES

MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA From £18 + BF

TUE 7TH NOV DOORS 7:30PM / CURFEW 11PM

SYLVAN ESSO From £15 + BF

THUR 9TH NOV DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

RIDE

+ ULRIKA SPACEK From £25 + BF

FRI 24TH NOV DOORS 6:30PM / CURFEW 10PM

ALDOUS HARDING + KATIE VON SCHLEICHER From £10 + BF

FRI 1ST DEC DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 10:30PM

HANG MASSIVE From £15 + BF

WED 6TH DEC DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

SIKTH From £15 + BF

SAT 9TH DEC DOORS 6PM / CURFEW 10PM

BEANS ON TOAST + SKINNY LISTER DOUBLE TROUBLE TOUR From £15 + BF

SAT 10TH FEB DOORS 4:30PM / CURFEW 10:30PM

LEGENDS OF DARTS From £18.50 + BF

+ LITTLE COMETS From £18 + BF

THE REAL THING

British soul group The Real Thing’ are taking some of their biggest dance hits of all time including ‘You to Me’ to SWX this August. Put on your dancing shoes because you’re about to be taken back in time.

25 Aug // 7pm – 11pm // £19.50

thekla XX

56 // VENUES

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

Bristol’s only music venue and club on a boat! From live toe-tapping Americana to the dirtiest Dubstep this side of London and everything in between, we have all your musical needs covered. We play host to the cream of the city’s weekly club nights as well as national and international touring live acts every week. Welcome aboard!

RYAN HAMILTON & THE TRAITORS

Texan Country-rock, blending witty lyrics with catchy melodies from People on Vacation’s Ryan Hamilton.

THEKLA

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

24 Aug // 7pm – 10pm // £14.85 inc.bf

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WEDNESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST

HIT THE DECK FESTIVAL ALL DAYER

CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH THURSDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 8TH AUGUST

THE MAINE

LUCKY CHOPS

SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST

BOO SEEKA

JARET REDDICK

+ GOLD MEMBER

SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 20TH AUGUST

THE VEILS

LONELY ROBOT + TILT

MONDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

JAKE ISAAC

MONDAY 21ST AUGUST

TIMBER TIMBRE SOLD OUT

THURSDAY 24TH AUGUST

RYAN HAMILTON & THE TRAITORS + FORT HOPE

FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER

PAUL DRAPER

+ ESTRONS

SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

MACMILLAN FEST 2017

SUNDAY 27TH AUGUST

ART IS HARD PRESENTS: HARDLY A PARTY

SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

AQUILO

THURSDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST

MO PITNEY

+ FRANKIE DAVIES

SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER

TOM GRENNAN FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER

FLORALYN GEORGE

VAN ZELLER + LEECHES + MILO’S PLANES

TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

PAUL KELLY

SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

HANNI EL KHATIB

WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

GIRLPOOL

THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER

+ IAN SWEET

SAN CISCO SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

ALVVAYS

SUNDAY 1ST OCTOBER

THIS FEELING ALIVE TOUR 2017 MONDAY 2ND OCTOBER

THE DRUMS

TUESDAY 4TH OCTOBER

MY BABY

ART IS HARD PRESENTS: HARDLY A PARTY

27 Aug // 2pm – 10pm // £19.80 inc.bf

to the XXmoon

VENUES // 57

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

A new venue off the beaten track of Old Market’s main streets, To The Moon is a bar-come-boutique 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 are currently on the lookout for more DJs and promoters to get involved.

BANG!

After an amazing night first time round Bang are back for a night of all vinyl playing shambles of a lo-fi party, playing indie, glam, new wave, punk, post punk, 60s garage, northern soul, ska, surf and fifties rock’n’roll.

5 Aug // 7pm – 12pm // Free

GROOVE ALLEIGANCE

A new residency at To theMoon, a night of the best funk and soul supplied by DJs Ed Oldham and Vicky Wynn.

19 Aug // 8pm – 12pm // Free

trinity XX

58 // VENUES

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

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.

BUSHMAN & SANDRA ROSS

Roots reggae and dancehall extraordinaire and Bushman will be taking centre at Trinity Centre this August, with one of the leading forces of England’s ‘lover’s rock’ era, Sandra Cross.

12 Aug // 9pm – 4am // £16.50 £22

LAMBCHOP & ROXANNE DE BASTION

Lambchop has the incredible talent to create an album like no one else, or, completely, unmistakably, like himself. His lyrics take you on an unmissable journey, with perfectly placed piano parts.

17 Aug // 7pm – 11pm // £25

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