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IN:MOTION PRESENTS ---------MOUNT KIMBIE [LIVE] KELLY LEE OWENS
03 NOV
25 YEARS OF RAM RECORDS ---------ANDY C WILKINSON KILLBOX RENE LA VICE FRANKEE MOVING FUSION SHIMON JAYDROP TS2W
04 NOV
DRUMCODE ---------ADAM BEYER ALAN FITZPATRICK B TRAITS DENSE & PIKA IDA ENGBERG LAYTON GIORDANI MONIKA KRUSE SOLD OUT
10 NOV
GORGON CITY PRESENTS KINGDOM ---------GORGON CITY SHADOW CHILD MAX CHAPMAN KLOSE ONE [ALL NIGHT LONG] MANT
10 NOV
IN:MOTION PRESENTS ---------HOLY GOOF SIR SPYRO BASSBOY MACKY GEE THE BLAST DJS SOLD OUT
11 NOV
SHAPES ---------TALE OF US MIND AGAINST AUDION[DJ SET] MOSCOMAN SHAPES SPECIAL GUEST GEORGE FITZGERALD [ALL NIGHT LONG]
17 NOV
PERCOLATE ---------BICEP[LIVE] MANO LE TOUGH LEON VYNEHALL GERD JANSON AVALON EMERSON ITALOJOHNSON KRYWALD & FARRER SOLD OUT
18 NOV
LOST TAPES TOUR ---------KURUPT FM BIG NARSTIE TODDLA T DJ TARGET NICKY BLACKMARKET THE BLAST DJS
20 NOV
IN:MOTION PRESENTS ---------KING KRULE[LIVE] SOLD OUT
24 NOV
WORLDWIDE FM ---------GILLES PETERSON JULIO BASHMORE SESSION VICTIM ROMARE[LIVE] BENJI B MOXIE NABIHAH IQBAL [THROWING SHADE] WILL LV METHODS
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RUN X PLAYAZ ---------DJ HYPE HAZARD RANDALL B2B KRUST LOGAN D MAJISTRATE PHANTASY & SAS ROCKWELL ANNIX EKSMAN SPECIAL GUEST DIMENSION
01 DEC
BUGGED OUT ---------THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS [DJ SET] EROL ALKAN LEMMY ASHTON NATHAN DETROIT SOLD OUT
ARTWORK PRESENTS ARTS HOUSE W/ JASPER JAMES
02 DEC
RESISTANCE ---------ANDRES CAMPO B TRAITS EATS EVERYTHING JOHN DIGWEED MATADOR PACO OSUNA TECHNASIA
08 DEC
ABODE ---------SPECIAL GUESTS TBA
09 DEC
CRACK MAGAZINE ---------BEN UFO MOODYMANN HUNEE HELENA HAUFF TAMA SUMO PALMS TRAX OVERMONO [TESSELA & TRUSS] [DJ SET] GRAMRCY DAISY MOON MR PRICE SOLD OUT
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STRAF_WERK ---------RICHY AHMED B2B PATRICK TOPPING KINK HEIDI LUK VAN DIJK EM WILLIAMS WAIFS & STRAYS ANOTR WOUTER S SPECIAL GUEST SKREAM [ALL NIGHT LONG]
26 dec
THE BLAST: BOXING DAY ---------CHASE & STATUS [DJ SET] & RAGE HEARTLESS CREW DIMENSION DARKZY SAM BINGA VOLTAGE MOLLIE COLLINS NASTEE BOI AFT SHOWCASE RZFM
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IN:MOTION PRESENTS ---------BEN KLOCK [4 HOUR SET] SETH TROXLER [4 HOUR SET] MIKE SERVITO SHANTI CELESTE
31 DEC
NEW YEARS EVE ---------ELROW: FROM LOST TO THE RIVER SOLD OUT
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9th NOVEMBER 2017 20:00-22:00
COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE PRESENTS: PROPER JOKES NOVEMBER ANSON ROOMS Join us as our comedy season continues with a night of comedy courtesy of award-winning Dane Baptiste with support from Jake Lambert and Christopher MacArthur Boyd!
18th NOVEMBER 2017 19:00-22:00
MAREN MORRIS ANSON ROOMS Rising from an acclaimed country starlet straight into the mainstream with her debut LP, HERO. Maren Morris is thrilled to bring The Hero Tour 2017 to the UK and Ireland for the first time this Winter, with support act Ryan Hurd.
1st DECEMBER 2017 19:00-22:00
SONGHOY BLUES ANSON ROOMS We're delighted to announce that Songhoy Blues will be joining us this December to play their new release 'Resistance', an album featuring guest appearances from Iggy Pop, Elf Kid and more.
3rd FEBRUARY 2018 19:00-22:00
NATALIE IMBRUGLIA ANSON ROOMS Following the success of last year’s ‘Acoustic Tour’, superstar Natalie Imbruglia returns to the stage for a string of UK dates. Natalie’s career has seen her achieve platinum selling albums as well as acclaimed live tours.
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1. SEMI PEPPERED W/ MLE (RHYTHM SECTION)
2. DJ GUV AND FRIENDS UK LAUNCH
3. DUCKING PUNCHES AND WE BLESS THIS MESS
9 Nov // £3 // Noche Negra
11 Nov // £8-£15 // Lakota
15 Nov // £6 // Exchange
MLE, YUKI AME, MARKO, CDWA AND DONNAGAN
SUBZERO, HEDEX, NU ELEMENTZ, EKSMAN AND MORE
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DUCKING PUNCHES, WE BLESS THIS MESS, TBC
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4. THE AVENUE
5. THE LOUISIANA’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-DAYER
6. LIQUID LUNAR SESSIONS
18 Nov // £5 // Blue Mountain
26 Nov // £6.50 // The Louisiana
26 Nov // Free // To The Moon
DARREN C, GEMINUS, JOE BURTON (NO24) AND MORE
BUBBA, LICE, OCTOBER DRIFT, HUMAN BONES AND MORE
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TO THE MOON RESIDENT DJ’S
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Darren C Topof Robert Van Ryn B ATerry KKO S • TOMMY VERCETTI Bird Geminus Antony Davies • Arran Wells • Darren C
Saturday 23 December Fordy • Geminus • Joe Burton • Jordon B Blue Mountain Keith • Lloyd Kelsall • Louis Hodge 10 Newman til 6 Martyn Stillman • Nico Luss • Ollie Higgs Christm
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8. CLUB TROPICANA 80S NIGHT XMAS SPECIAL THE FLEECE RESIDENT DJ’S
Robert Van Ryn • Simon Lloyd 9. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DARREN C, TOPOF, ROBERT VAN RYN, TERRYBird BIRD AND MORE Sly Logic • Terry • Topof
8 Dec // £12.50 // The Fleece
15 Dec // £14 // The Fleece
23 Dec // £10 // Blue Mountain
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HIGHLIGHTS 1 SPACE PIRATES 7: RUM AND ROOTS MUSIC PARTY
Celebrating 1 year of Space Pirates with To The Moon’s regular rum and roots music party. Expect cocktail specials, discounts on over 25 top quality rums, plus DJs all night with Ash Miles (Fat Stash) and James King (That Loko Sound). The perfect weekend treat. 4 Nov // 7pm – 12am // Free // To The Moon
2 THE SCRIBES
The Scribes return to The Golden Lion for another night of mayhem. Showcasing their unique form of soulful, uplifting hip hop, The Scribes are the best way to fight off the pre- winter blues. 4 Nov // 10pm – 12am // Free // The Golden Lion
3 DEPARTMENT S CLUB: ANDY CROFTS DJ SET
For this month’s Department S Club, The Lanes welcomes guest DJ Andy Crofts from The Moons to the decks, to celebrate the completion of his epic long U.S tour with Paul Weller. Plus, resident DJ John The Mod and a mix of two tone, northern soul and more. 4 Nov // 9pm – 3am // £5 /£6 // The Lanes
4 FIGHT KLUB® LIVE
Have you witnessed the high energy DnB kick boxing viral videos? Well now is your chance to be part of it! The Fight Club® returns to Bristol once again for another smashing 90-minute DnB work out, with the one and only DJ Randall. Let’s get a sweat on. 4 Nov // 10am – 12pm // £15/£17/£19 // Trinity Centre
7 TRANSGLOBAL UNDERGROUND
U.K based, worldwide collective Transglobal Underground fuse together all different kinds of music that’s inspired by the band members listening taste and cultural backgrounds. With a mutual love for dance, avant-garde and Arabic, Transglobal Underground deliver the perfect display of world music. 9 Nov // 7.30pm – 11pm // £12 // The Fleece
8 KUDU BLUE
This modest quartet is a pretty sophisticated musical operation. With their big production sound, Kudu Blue manage to fuse together the fractured echoes of grime against the ethereal trip-hop mysticism. 10 Nov // 10.30pm – Late // Free // The Canteen
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9 MR TEA AND THE MINIONS
6 TÊTES DE POIS
10 THUG TEARS
After their first successful night, Comedy Central Live are back to give you laugh out loud entertainment. With award-winning Dane Baptiste and support from Jake Lambert and Christopher MacArthur Boy, prepare for some proper belly laughs. 9 Nov // 8pm – 10pm // £3/£5 // Bristol SU Live
Leeds based band Têtes de Pois with their mixing pot of funk, jazz, afrobeat and more, know how to turn it out when it comes to performing on stage. With nifty solo playing and super catchy grooves, you won’t want to be anywhere else this evening. 9 Nov // 9.30pm – Late // Free // The Canteen
Mr Tea and The Minions return to Bristol after another mind-blowing festival season. Playing their own blend of gypsy ska, dub, swing and everything in between, Mr Tea and The Minions will have you straight on the dance floor. 10 Nov // 10pm – Late // Free // The Old Market Assembly
What better way to spend your Friday night than in the comfortable hands of Thug Tears. With an overflowing line up featuring contemporary rapper Phundo Art, Flyboystm, Kinny, Jay Grande and more, 10 Nov // 7pm – Late // Free // Hy-Brasil
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11 GOAT GIRL
After releasing just one single, the South London four piece found themselves signed to Rough Trade. With the band tearing down the toxic arrogance that characterised the masculinity still found in indie today, Goat Girl have an ethic that will make you want to break down boundaries with them. 11 Nov // 7.30pm – 11pm // £7.50 // Crofters Rights
12 DJ GUV AND FRIENDS UK LAUNCH
Starting off in one of his favourite cities, join DJ Guv and friends for an explosive start to his first ever UK tour. Featuring Eksman, Sub Zero, Nu Elements and loads more, this is bound to be a massive night inside one of Bristol’s most iconic venues. 11 Nov // 10pm – 6am // £12-15 // Lakota
13 TROJAN RECORDS + PAMA INTERNATIONAL
Prepare for Pama International and their Trojan Records songbook that will feature music from the most iconic reggae label, plus favourites from their original Love and Austerity set. Every customer attending the show will receive a Trojan songbook which features all the lyrics and history of each song. 11 Nov // 8.30pm – 2am // £4 // Full Moon & Attic Bar
14 ABSTRACT ORCHESTRA PLAYS MADVILLAINY
Taking one of hip hops greatest collaborative albums of all time and morphing it into an electrifying live experience, Abstract Orchestra take on the album Madvillainy. Expect an ALL CAPS experience from the orchestral group, with interpretations of some of your favourite MF Doom and Madlib tracks. 11 Nov // 6pm – 10pm // £15.95 // Marble Factory
15 JOHNS & NOWAK
Fun English duo meets American folk melodies; Camilla Johns and Andy Nowak are no ordinary acoustic musicians. Weaving together mandolin and guitar, this new duo has already received praise with debut album of the year and tuition from some of America’s greatest acoustic musicians. Get your tickets now. 11 Nov // 9pm – Late // Free // Kingsdown Vaults
16 JUICE CREW
Legendary hip hop collective Juice Crew are returning to the UK for the first time in over 20 years. Featuring Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Craig G, Roxanne Shante and MC Shan, this is the perfect opportunity to witness the artists who paved the direction of hip hop. 12 Nov // 7pm – 11pm // £23 - £28.65 // O2 Academy Bristol
17 DAZED: PANTHA + TAIKI NULIGHT + NOTION KILLA P + SELECTA
Since their launch in Bristol over a year ago, Dazed have come a long way making a huge impact on the underground scene. This month they are bringing down legendary bassline veteran Pantha, alongside their biggest support line up to date. This is definitely one for the diary. 14 Nov // 10pm – 3am // £7 // Lakota
18 EZRA COLLECTIVE
Championed by Gilles Peterson, London’s award-winning Ezra Collective are at the vanguard of the UK’s blossoming young jazz scene, fusing Afrobeat, reggae and hip hop into their high-octane sound. Support comes from Bristol’s own hotly tipped soul-jazz adventurers Feelgood Experiment, channeling cosmic lyrics and impressive improvisation. 15 Nov // 7pm – 11pm // £14.51 // The Lantern
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HIGHLIGHTS 19 FUNNEL PRESENTS: SCOTT LAVENE + STOKES CROFT + RUBY DONADEL
Funnel present another night of exciting up-and-coming music, featuring two of their emerging artists and special guests; alternative rock duo Stokes Croft. Scott Lavene’s mesmerising spectacle and pop sounds from Ruby Donadel promise an unforgettable evening. 16 Nov // 7pm – 11.30pm // Free // Hy-Brasil
20 DJ REVRT
Revrt is a party-rocker turntablist that dwells within the realms of hip hop, funk, RnB, soul and pretty much anything else that’ll make you bust a groove. Delivering a live performance of scratching, beat juggling and all-round turntable wizardry he is one of our fave residents. 17 Nov // 10pm – 4am // £3 OTD // No.51 Stokes Croft
21 RUTH ROYALL // DJ ROCKIT SCIENCE
25 BIG BUSINESS
22 ME & MY FRIENDS
26 SONIC BOOM SIX + JAKE & THE JELLYFISH
23 THE SLOW READERS CLUB
27 HEY STUDENT!
Sultry jazz singer Ruth Royall is a true legend on the Bristol scene. Along with releasing her own material, she is the founder of The Bristol Sessions at The Lantern. Now, Ruth is on tour with her new single, #4U, and will be gracing Mr. Wolfs stage on the 17th Nov. 17 Nov // 9pm –- 4am // £3 / £4 OTD // Mr. Wolf’s
Uk-based 5-piece Me & My Friends does exactly what it says on the tin. With a mutual love of afrobeat, roots and reggae, Me & My Friends came together to re-invent these influences into their own unique sounds. 17 Nov //10pm – Late // £5/£6 // The Old Market Assembly
Manchester based four piece The Slow Readers Club specialise in indie, electro and doom pop. With appearances on BBC 6 Music and XFM, this highly praised band deserve all the credit they get. Catch them this month for what promises to be an electrifying show. 17 Nov // 7pm – 10pm // £12.10 // Thekla
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As part of her UK and Ireland ‘The Hero Tour’, Maren Morris has put her name firmly on the map for her eloquent country style and wonderfully sculptured sound. With support from Ryan Hurd, expect this night to be truly magical. 18 Nov // 7pm – 10pm // £20 // Bristol SU Live
Seattle based heavy metal band Big Business are jumping across the pond to perform music from their latest album ‘Command Your Weather’ at Bristol’s Exchange. Their bombastic sound and knee jittering guitar riffs promises a night of heavy frantic fun. 19 Nov // 7.30pm – 11pm // £10 // Exchange
Sonic Boom Six have a special art that enables them to morph ska, hip hop, grime and dubstep all into one whilst keeping in time with the current sound. Fresh from playing the Warped Tour, the band are ready to get back on the Exchange stage for another incredible show. 22 Nov // 7pm – 11pm // £10 // Exchange
Pinching those pennies already till next loan day? Well fear not student, because Mothers Ruin have got you covered. With special offers like a pint and a jagerbomb for a fiver, and four tequilas for a tenner, you’ll have leftover cash in your pockets to pay for that baked beans diet of yours.that should save you some extra cash to stick to that baked beans diet of yours. 22 Nov // 9pm – 2am // Free // Mothers Ruin
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34 REWS + STONE COLD FICTION // DJ REVRT
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32 TRANSPRIDE FASHION SHOW AND BRING YOUR OWN TRACKS
35 WALDO’S GIFT
33 MITCHELL AND VINCENT
36 MOTHERS RUIN QUIZ! FREE FOOD AND BONUS ROUNDS
Aldous Harding is more than just your ordinary singer. Her debut release with 4AD, ‘Party’ (produced with the award-winning John Parish; PJ Harvey, Sparklehorse) introduces a new pulse to the stark and unpopulated dramatic realm where the likes of Kate Bush and Scott Walker reside. An artist of rare caliber not to be missed live. 24 Nov // 7pm – 11pm // £11.20 // SWX
Unique multi-sensory extraordinaire Murlo is set to bring his unique dancefloor experience to Bristol after launching his first set of AV shows in London this year. Murlo’s hand-drawn animations and exclusive music combo will take this sensory experience to another level. Warning: This show contains flashing imagery. 24 Nov // 7pm – 11pm // £10 // The Lantern
30 GOLD DIGGERS
DJs and record collectors Mark and Jack are the duo behind Gold Diggers. On the last Friday of each month, come and check out their fine-tuning of funk, soul, disco and rare groove. ?45s?. Invite your friends and most importantly, bring your dancing shoes. Can you dig it? 24 Nov // 10pm – Late // Free // Noche Negra
Goldie MBE is touching down at Colston Hall this November for his highly anticipated show with the Heritage Orchestra. Performing tracks from his back catalogue, alongside fresh tracks from his forthcoming album ‘The Journey Man’, come and witness the first ever UK headline tour from the hip hop and jungle legend. 24 Nov // 8pm – Late // £21.50 - £64.50 // Colston Hall
To The Moon are delighted to be hosting Transpride 2017 Fashion Show, featuring the Baal Label and To The Moon boutique clothing. The fashion show will kick off from 5.30pm, but be sure to stick around in the evening for the monthly open decks night ‘Bring Your Own Tracks’. 25 Nov // 5.30pm – 12am // Free // To The Moon
Folk duo David Mitchell and Graham Vincent from Dorset and Somerset play a mix of traditional tunes, arranged for fiddle and guitar. Mixing both traditional and new-style songs they boast a unique sound that will no doubt make for a special and entertaining evening. 25 Nov // 9pm – Late // Free // Kingsdown Vaults
Mr Wolf’s are thrilled to host a night of such high calibre talent. London / Belfast based alternative rock pop female duo, REWS, have had plays on BBC 6 music and have been Huw Stephens “Pick of the Week”. Plus support from Bristol’s very own psych-blues Stone Cold Fiction. 1 Dec // 9pm – 4am // 3/4 OTD // Mr Wolf’s
Weekly residency with talented trio, Waldo’s Gift, bringing out-ofthis-world musicianship combining Math, Jazz, Groove and Electronic elements. With a shifting line-up of special guests and tribute sessions you can expect to hear something new and innovative every week. Every Wednesday // 8pm – Late // Free // The Gallimaufry
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. Every Tuesday // 9pm – Late // £1 per person //Mothers Ruin
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WIN TICKETS • WIN TICKETS • WIN TICKETS DEEP MEDI X TEACHINGS IN DUB: THE WEEKENDER
BUKEZ FINEZT. ABA SHANTI-I. COMMODO. EGOLESS. GOTH TRAD. KAIJU. OBF. KAHN competition Deep Medi and Teachings in Dub are back with the third installment of their almighty Weekender, where the worlds of dub and dubstep collide for a two-night celebration of soundsystem culture. This year also marks 10 years of Teachings in Dub, so it’s going to be an extra special party – and we’ve got two pairs of weekend tickets to giveaway. Friday’s monstrous lineup includes names like Bukez Finezt, Compa,
Commodo, Egoless, Kahn and, of course, Deep Medi head Mala. Saturday night will bring the likes of Aba Shanti-I, Dubkasm and Solo Banton, OBF feat. Sr Wilson, Gorgon Sound, plus an old skool set from Mala. Head to our website for full lineup info. For your chance to win, visit nitelifeonline.com/win/TiDxMedi Winner selected 20 November.
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Headed up by Bristol-based producer and DJ Shosh, 24hr Garage Girls is a growing collective of female garage DJs and devotees. In just a few years, their original concept has grown from raving out of burnt out cars at festivals and raves around the country, to soundclashing against Heartless Crew at Glastonbury’s Shangri-La this year. They’re also just about to drop their first EP and are throwing an intimate Bristol pool party to celebrate – Garage Girls style. Think blinging swimwear, inflatables, water guns and, of course, chest-rattling garage, with Shaun Dean, Mikey B, Ali Monsta and Shosh herself on the decks. The five-track EP, featuring tracks from Shaun Dean, Shosh, Mikey B, Cellardore and King Hydra, will be out for free download in early November. Look out for it on all major online platforms including Juno, Spotify and iTunes. Upcoming shows: 4 November – 24hr Garage Girls Pool Party, secret location
Descended from a family of musicians, French riddim maker, bass player and producer Manudigital first picked up the bass at the age of 13. Driven by his interest in Jamaican culture, style and form, Manu has been involved in the digital reggae music scene for over 15 years. Trained at the American School of Modern Music in Paris, he has worked with major artists like Beenie Man, Bounty Killer and Babylon Circus. Manu later discovered his love for digital equipment while building his own soundsystem, Digital Sound. Since then, he has made various web series (Digital Sessions, Back Inna Days) that took social media by storm and continue to inspire fans worldwide. Earlier this year, Manu collaborated with close friend and DJ legend Joseph Cotton on an album that celebrates the pure tradition of the digital reggae golden era. Since then, they have been touring the album worldwide. Manu is taking a break this month to stop into Bristol’s Trinity Centre to perform as a special guest at the Boom Sound meets Mungo’s Hi Fi show, where you can catch him live on the full Mungo’s soundsystem. Upcoming shows: 4 November – Boom Sound X Mungo’s Hi Fi, Trinity Centre
THOSE QUESTIONS...
THOSE QUESTIONS...
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1. What have you learned today? My housemate told me that there are over 100 names for woodlouse. He calls them cheesy bobs, for instance. There’s even a regional map for it… 2. Favourite track of all time? It changes constantly, that’s impossible. For UK garage, maybeee Right Before My Eyes by N’n’G & Little Nikki (the remix). I just feel like that song has all the best bits of garage combined. And it’s such a simple track. 3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? What kind of party winds down at 3am? Only Daniel Bedingfield would get us ‘thru’ a situation like that ;) 4. Who are your top three acts right now? I’m very lucky because Garage Girls enables me to support a lot of artists I personally feel are doing great things right now. Our lineups always reflect that. Lately, I’ve been working a lot with Mikey B and MC Vapour. Shaun Dean and Cellardore are also putting out some great tracks right now… Is that too many?
5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? Making cakes or writing books.
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1. What have you learned today? I’ve discovered my new MPC and it’s so maaaad!
6. What was the last book you read? No comment….
2. Favourite track of all time? Bob Marley – One Love.
7. Favourite thing on TV? I’m totally crazy about Game of Thrones.
7. Favourite thing on TV? Ricky & Morty and The Great British Bake Off. #GBBO!
3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? I would put on Foxy Brown & Spragga Benz – Oh Yeah.
8. Are you afraid of anything? Yes – death!
8. Are you afraid of anything? Failure and SPIDERS.
4. Who are your top three acts right now? Deekline, Major Lazer and Panda Dub.
9. Tell us something people don’t know about you... I’ve got a Masters in English and Creative Writing. I wrote a 170-page novel for my thesis about a little girl called Annette.
5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? I would be a fisherman!
6. What was the last book you read? The Child in Time by Ian McEwan.
9. Tell us something people don’t know about you? I’ve got some new projects prepared for 2018 (and a new tour). 10. What are you doing tomorrow? Probably making my best track yet…
10. What are you doing tomorrow? Preparing for my next gig and sending a bunch of emails – boring!
soundcloud.com/shosh_ukg // FB.com/24hrGarageGirls // @24hrGarageGirls
soundcloud.com/manudigital // FB.com/manudigital // @manudigital
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DBS MUSIC PRESENTS LOCAL TALENT
IDLES
IDLES have long been close to the heart of Bristol’s live scene, so the city’s chest swelled with pride when their 2017 debut album Brutalism received national acclaim and set them up with a headline European tour, not to mention the small matter of being handpicked by Foo Fighters to support them at their London gig in September, and a support slot with The Prodigy in Madrid last month. Routinely labeled as a post-punk band, lead singer Joe Talbot would tell you that they’re not interested in punk – what IDLES are interested in is honesty. ‘Punk is a label that makes it marketable for people. If people don’t know us, which most people don’t, they need some kind of binary – we are not a folk band. ‘I think punk is not an interesting thing anymore. There are political aspects to the album, and there are political aspects to most of the things in our life. I’m definitely not classed as a punk myself. I’m politically minded, but I don’t go to fucking Zara and buy myself a pair of ripped jeans. I’m not interested in labelling myself or living a lifestyle, I’m just being myself. I think Brutalism was for the first time on record us being ourselves.’ Honesty is a motif that prevails throughout everything IDLES do – their live shows, lyrics and studio recordings. The whole of Brutalism was recorded live with a maximum of three takes per track. It’s not touted as a live album and it’s not something easily recognisable on listening, which only speaks to their tightness as a group. ‘We wanted to sound like we do live, because we write for the live experience. The record was a real chore before that. We
were trying to capture our sound for a long time, then our producer Paul Frazer – or Space as he calls himself – decided that if you give yourself a restriction and you don’t have time to time overthink, or breathe, then you hear and you feel the energy more. It does feel a lot more live, and alive, because of that.’ To follow IDLES is to know IDLES, or at least to feel as though you do. On top of deeply personal lyrics (My old man’s a dustman / He’s a sculptor by his trade) and a good chance of exchanging sweat particles with them during a gig, Talbot also personally designs all of their merchandise. The album Brutalism is very ostensibly inspired by the life and death of Talbot’s mother, and so in the most physical way possible, he wanted to symbolise that by having her ashes pressed into 100 vinyl copies of the album, which are available on their online store. ‘It is a very basic, ankle deep, metaphorical gesture. She made that album happen, so I physically put her in the album. We’ve been having discussions about honesty and what honesty is for a long time and, for me, it’s about sacrificing as much as you can to your art. ‘It’s not all of my mum’s ashes, I spread her ashes in Paris a long time ago, but I kept some aside because I knew I wanted to do something creative with them. That’s what she encouraged in me – to be as daring and interesting and honest as possible.’ Although the album was only released in March, it’s been a working progress for years. During the writing of the album, his mum became sick and passed away, an event that wholly shaped the finished record.
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‘She brought me up on her own for much of my life. She worked her arse off, she became ill and died. She couldn’t speak – she was disabled since I was 16 – and so we didn’t have discussions about music because I wasn’t a musician before she had a stroke. It was more her being that inspired the album and me.’ The album cover art features a sculpture built by Talbot’s artist father, which is placed shrine-like beneath a portrait of his mother, representing the full circle of his relationship with her.
Yeezus was a massive influence on Brutalism because there was a real bravery to it ‘My dad left my mum when I was six months old, so I thought it would be cool to get my dad involved and come full circle, because I know he had a lot of respect for her. He’s been an amazing father to me – he didn’t abandon me or anything. The point of interest is to make the album as visceral and honest as possible, so my dad couldn’t have been a more appropriate person to get involved with that thing – which is a shrine to my mother and loss and death.’ Despite a year and a half between Brutalism and their last release, IDLES have remained a huge part of the music scene in Bristol and beyond, touring relentlessly and practicing religiously. Initially, IDLES began with Joe and bassist Adam
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Devonshire in around 2009. Next, they met lead guitarist Mark Bowen through DJing before he joined the band. Then came Jon Beavis on the drums and finally Lee Keiren on guitar. Eight years on, they are still best friends. ‘It’s very democratic – which is why we’ve taken so long to get to where we are. Democracy takes a lot longer than fascism, does it not? When writing, we’ll come to the group with a part and then we’ll all get involved and write our own parts or write each other’s parts until it’s finished. We try and get the songs finished as quickly as possible so we don’t have time to ponder on it too much. And then we throw them in a set to see if they feel good live. The audiences’ reactions mean a lot to us.’
If there was a time in Bristol where many of the larger stages were reserved for electronic acts, it’s certainly the case no longer. At least some of this shift can be credited to acts like IDLES that have helped close the gap between different musical styles. While the end result could be crudely called guitar music, IDLES embrace the whole sonic spectrum with influences coming from far and wide. In fact, one of the bigger influences on Brutalism was Kanye’s Yeezus. Their 2005 Meat EP received remixes from Slint’s David Pajo and The Vaccines’ Pete Robertson, as well as getting the electronic treatment from alt-J’s Thom Sonny Green and Bristol trio Sly One on a follow up Meta EP.
‘Bristol as a community celebrates each other’s differences, so there was never any tension between genres. We always played with electronic acts and a lot of people like Howling Owl, for example, embrace guitar music and electronic music at the same time. ‘If you look at the lineup for Simple Things, there’s quite a mixed bag of interest. There’s always going to be an air of excitement in Bristol, because people like to stay naive and subversive at the same time, which is cool. ‘Yeezus was a massive influence on Brutalism, because there was a real bravery to it. There were blocks of sound that
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After hearing that they’d been shortlisted for the opportunity, the band decided to send Foo Fighters a jigsaw puzzle with an image of bass player Adam in his pants, saying ‘pick IDLES’. They covered up the image on the front and wrote ‘if you build it, they will come.’ And they did. ‘It was a real pleasant surprise, because I was expecting to get chewed up and spat out by this big industry, in an industrial building and feel like a piece of shit. But what actually happened is that it was a really warm reception. Foo Fighters’ fans were really warm and understanding and appreciated that we were just five lads from Bristol.’ On the topic of ‘making it’ as a band, Joe is humble. Which holds them – and fans – in good stead for their next album and the years to come. ‘I think we’ll have made it when we make a really, fucking amazing album’. What that entails? ‘Fuck knows. If I knew, we’d have made it by now. There are things I want to do – I want to play Jools Holland, I want to play on the Park Stage at Glastonbury, I want to tour the world and I want to be a father…
The really important thing for the second album was to not think too much, because when you do, you end up writing for other people
then just cut out and things felt like they were cut and paste together. We were sounding like that already, but we thought that was a bad thing. Then we realised that you can’t want to sound like someone else, you’ve just got to do what you enjoy and are good at. Yeezus came about at the perfect time to show us that bravery is fun. ‘I love all sorts of music. I DJ’d hip hop, garage and grime for a long time. I grew up on hip hop. Lyrics and vocal attack and intonation is a big point of interest when it comes to hip hop for me. I think rappers do their lyrics a lot of justice. And I can’t sing, so that’s kind of convenient for me – I can just shout stuff.’ Joe took the opportunity to showcase some of these mixed influences when he was asked to fill in for Steve Lamacq on his BBC Radio 6 Recommends show this summer, where young South London grime artist DeeJillz shared the hour with Nadine Shah and The KLF. Joe also gave a noticeable nod to the Bristol scene with tracks from St Pierre Snake Invasion, LICE and Taos Humm. ‘I also played a Spectres song but they cut it out! I viewed it as a platform for me to play bands that I know and love, who might not necessarily get played. There’s no point in
me playing songs by artists who are getting played on BBC 6 anyway. ‘I know that the bands are amazing and I knew they’d be loved by listeners, so I thought I’d use that vehicle to push people that I care about. But I wouldn’t do it if they were shit. I genuinely think they’re amazing bands, so why not? It’s what BBC Radio 6 is all about, isn’t it?’
The best part of being in a band is the doing. It’s like a therapy that never gets old It’s hard not to feel excited by the buzz surrounding IDLES. The news that they had been personally chosen by Foo Fighters to support them at their London show felt strangely like an accolade to the people who had supported them since their Welcome EP in 2012.
‘I don’t think people ever make it. If you think you’ve made it, then you’d probably be miserable. Also, if you become obsessed with making it, you’re in the wrong job. The best part of being in a band is the doing. It’s like a therapy that never gets old and it’s really truthful. It’s a beautiful experience most of the time and you get to hang out with people you care about.’ From the outside looking in, at least two of those dreams seem within a few years’ reach. Especially given the fact that their second album will be hitting shelves this spring, while the eyes of the world are already fixed on them. ‘The really important thing for the second album was to not think too much, because when you do, you end up writing for other people. We’re doing pre-production at the moment, but it’s nearly done. It will definitely sound like an IDLES album – we’re not writing any pop songs!’ Asked whether he had any closing words, the lad from Bristol says: ‘I’d like to say hello to my girlfriend Beth, and that I love her – can you put that in?’
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PREVIEW
GHOSTPOET Obaro Ejimiwe, better known as Ghostpoet, is back with his conscious new album Dark Days and Canapés and a major UK and European tour, which stops in to Bristol’s Marble Factory this November. Recently relocated to the burgeoning creative hub of Margate, Obaro took a break from helping with construction at the site of his new radio station, café and bar to have a chat with us on the phone about the new album and tour. Throughout our conversation, Obaro resists me the whole way, from the notion of a title track (‘that sounds like a rule’), to the existence of trip hop. Though I have little doubt that this questioning nature is what inspires the challenging and moving music that’s, so far, earned him two Mercury Prize nominations. Dark Days and Canapés straight away stirs up emotions on the ideas of privilege, unrest and bystander effect. This is compounded by tracks like Immigrant Boogie, which tells a first person account of a refugee, ‘my two kids and my lovely wife’ on an crowded, sinking boat.
It’s not a political statement, it’s not me putting my flag in the ground Immigrant Boogie, released in April, was the comeback single after his Mercury Prize-nominated 2015 album Shedding Skin and set us up for some heavy listening. However, Ghostpoet is not here to lead us to revolution. Musicians and artists have always commented on present-day society and there’s no question that these are dark days. ‘I don’t like spoon-feeding. I put it out there for people to interpret how they want. I don’t class the album as a sociopolitical album, it’s just a continuation of what I’ve always been doing, which is reflection on social matters. ‘Immigrant Boogie is a reflection of a crisis that we’re all affected by in some shape or form, be it through media exposure or through direct contact through family or friends, and it felt like something I needed to talk about. It’s not a political statement, it’s not me putting my flag in the ground or stating that this is what I’m doing. It was just one of many things I felt I wanted to talk about on the record. ‘In terms of it being the first single, I don’t care about stuff like that. It’s what the label – through discussions with me – thought would be a good one to put out first. That’s as far as it goes in terms of a statement.’ Like all of Ghostpoet’s output, there is an overarching impression of darkness. And, though it’s something that’s always been there, Dark Days and Canapés delves further into a flirtation with deep and dark, gloomy Southern blues. ‘It’s definitely music I listen to a lot, I love the blues. I embrace the rawness of it. With any kind of music or artist that I listen to, I never sit down and try and create a carbon copy, I just allow it to soak into my consciousness. If it comes out in a particular way, it does. It’s definitely in the mix, blues is one of my favourite styles of music so I’m not surprised that it’s in there in some shape or form.’ However, when it comes to an association with the likes of Massive Attack, Tricky and Portishead, Obaro wholly rejects the trip hop label he is so often branded with. ‘I’m influenced by all types of music, so I couldn’t pinpoint any of those acts as key influences, they’re in the mix for sure – it’s great music. I love dark music, hence me liking the blues. I like the music that they make because they’re able to create amazing, vast, sonic worlds that are experimental in nature but appeal to a large audience – which is what I’m trying to do long term. So I definitely take that on board and I respect that, but that’s as far as it goes.’ Aside from Ghostpoet’s collaborations with Massive Attack – featuring on their 2016 The Spoils EP and getting Daddy G on his Dark Days and Canapés – track Woe Is Meee – it’s the weighty, explorative soundscapes that parenthesize his music that sees him grouped together with these acts. However, Obaro is quick to point out that this is not an achievement
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‘It was the midst of winter, so I was going from an at-the-time quite violent and very moody atmosphere in Margate, to the bustling metropolis of London. Doing that every day was quite interesting. I guess everything you experience or are exposed to affects what you do, be it creatively or otherwise. So I guess it affected me in some shape or form – I can’t put my finger on how.’
limited to those artists falling under the trip hop umbrella. ‘You could say the same thing about Leonard Cohen, you could say PJ Harvey, you could say Nick Cave… I don’t care for genre, I never have and I never will. ‘Don’t get me wrong; being connected to people like Massive Attack and Portishead is an honour. They’re amazing acts that have proved themselves over a long period of time. That’s what I’m trying to do. But I’m trying to be me; I’m not trying to be anyone else. ‘I met Daddy G in a European city somewhere, we were on the same bill for something. He handed me a CD and said, “We’ve
been wanting to work with you, here’s some music. Check it out and if anything takes your fancy, write to it.” So I did and the result was the track in question. It was such an honour to work with them because I’ve been a fan for a very long time, and it was great being able to get Daddy G on my record off the back of starting that relationship. Now thinking back to the trip hop thing – this doesn’t help my cause!’ Although the album was already written before Obaro made the move from London to Margate, during the recording process, he was travelling back and forth to the studio in London every day, which – like any significant change in an artist’s personal life – likely had an impact on the finished record.
Obaro says he made the move to Margate to escape towering house prices in London and find a slower pace within a different creative environment. Now there, he’s in the process of setting up his own cross-genre internet radio station, which will be home to a variety of talk shows as well as creating a new music platform for the area. He launched a crowd funder campaign to get the idea off the ground, and the project is now well underway. ‘There’s been a creative scene in Margate for a long time; it’s only now starting to get a bit more mainstream exposure.
I’m trying to be me; I’m not trying to be anyone else ‘I wanted to do a radio station, and one of the things when I was moving here was that if it wasn’t done by the time I moved down, I’d give it a go. I’ve loved radio for many years, partly because I’m this fan of music and also because I’ve always like the idea of exposing artists to people who listen to my music. ‘So I went about doing it and it’s become something a bit more than I expected. I just wanted a bit of space to start the online radio station, but now I’ve got a space where I can do a café during the day, a bar at night and a radio station within it.’ There will be a soft launch of the radio station before Obaro sets off on his Dark Days and Canapés tour, though he plans to open properly once he’s done touring mid-February and focus on growing the new cultural platform. Bristol is one of the first dates on his tour, where he’ll be bringing a full live band to play with him at Marble Factory. ‘I’ll be coming to Bristol with a full band and we’ll be playing songs from this album and other albums. With everything I do creatively, I put in maximum effort, so we’ll all work as hard as possible and hopefully people enjoy the show.’
14 November – Ghostpoet, Marble Factory ghostpoet.co.uk Words: Rachel Morris Photos: Steve Gullick
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THE INFLUENCERS // BEHIND THE SCENES WITH
BOOM SOUND Bristol MC and Boom Sound label manager Luke Gardna – better known as Gardna – is a rapidly growing name on the Bristol music scene. With involvement across so many of the city’s underground channels, Luke is easily one of the hardest working artists currently operating within the city and is looking forward to a bright future, adding more exciting collaborations and projects to his repertoire. After the success of his Gardna X Kreed EP, which came out on Boom Sound last summer, Luke is currently working on an album of his own, whilst just finishing up a jam-packed summer spent touring the country playing blowout shows and festivals with his quickly expanding label. He’s about to put on his biggest Boom Sound show yet: Boom Sound Meets Mungo’s Hi Fi. This month, the full Mungo’s Hi Fi soundsystem and crew will be mashing up the dance at Trinity Centre alongside special guest Manudigital and some of the Boom Sound crew, including Gardna, Kreed, Parly B and more. We caught up on the blower with Luke to have a chat about his new album, The Boom Sound label and smashing Europe, whilst he curled up on the comfort of his own sofa with a posh goats cheese tart.
There’s such a great vibe between us and we’re super into promoting each other’s work Embracing Bristol’s truly independent style of music management, Luke’s label Boom Sound emerged from humble beginnings in Bristol’s own Hamilton House. ‘After a few bad experiences with labels, I decided I’d like to put out music on a label where the artist has full control. Beginning in the Boom Artists office, originally in Hamilton House, we put our heads together and decided to launch our own label. We’re just a big family really.’ The Boom Sound family includes Fat Stash’s Jack Corfield, as well as members of Wonka Vision and Asbo Disco, plus a huge extended family of artists and promoters on the underground dub and reggae scene. ‘Artists are free to come and go as they like, but we’ve got some wicked names down at the moment including Eva Lazurus, Asbo Disco, Parly B and Kreed alongside myself, and we’re taking the crew around the country doing big blowout parties with some amazing headliners like Mungo’s and Gentleman’s Dub Club. It’s all about the family vibe, there’s nothing better than that feeling of killing it at a show with your crew.’ Exceptionally young to be the face of an emerging record label, 22-year-old Luke is managing the label roster with an open, laid back and contemporary approach, firmly embedded with his unbending artist respect, love for the live show and family values. ‘I absolutely love running the label. The feeling of shelling out at a show with your crew, there’s really nothing like it. The parties and Boom Sound takeovers are insane, I just live for the dance and the crowd really goes off. Boom Sound label is a bit of a ‘fam-jam’ if I’m honest. We’re all best mates, it honestly feels just like performing with family. There’s such a great vibe between us and we’re super into promoting each other’s work and helping each other get a foot up, or just collaborating and bouncing off each other.’ Mixing contemporary management style with a respectful nod to vintage sounds, Luke is keen to maintain the elements of original roots music in his production. ‘I really love pressing vinyl. It’s so nice to have a vinyl pressing of your work with some sick artwork done.’ After a packed out summer bouncing between shows and festivals, he finished up the season with a smattering of performances at Bristol’s own Tokyo World, including a guest spot on stage with Gentlemen’s Dub Club for a live preview of their forthcoming track Rude Boy. However, the hard-working artist and label boss will most definitely not be heading into hibernation this winter, with some major plans lined up for the next few months, including his debut album drop.
‘It’s been a pretty crazy summer. I’ve actually just recorded three tunes for the new Gentleman’s Dub Club album, plus we’re gearing up at Boom Sound to do a UK tour with Mungo’s Hi Fi. We’ve got five dates across the country, including a sold out night at Bristol Trinity Centre on 4 November. ‘I’m also really excited to announce that I am working on my first album. It’s just in the early stages at the moment but we’ve planned out the tracks we’re going to use and are now working on getting it down. There’s loads of wicked collaborations coming up on there and I’m so excited to be working with some incredible artists. ‘I just want to focus on making sure more and more people are hearing my music and getting the Gardna name out there. There’s still a lot of work to do and I’m set on promoting my new music to a wider and wider base. It’s all about putting the legwork in. Once the album is done I’ll be doing as many shows, parties and festivals as I can to get my sound out there. The next step will obviously be recording the album, then I’ll
be taking the album around the UK and hopefully smashing Europe!’ Well on his way to carving a place on the forefront of the Bristol live music scene and leading the way for a better future between label management and artists, Luke sheds some light on achieving success for anybody looking to break into the industry: ‘It took me ages to get off the ground and get to somewhere I was happy with what I was putting out on stage. Keep raving, keep working and keep being inspired. It’s really about getting out there and gaining the experience and the inspiration for yourself. Get down to the rave and smash it.’
4 November – Boom Sound x Mungo’s Hi Fi, Trinity Centre boomsound.co Words: Molly Chinner Photos: Martin Thompson // TheFaceCollective
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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. The space is versatile and creative, blending homemade, locally sourced food with live music, art and late night party DJs and the beautiful garden offers a sunny sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle of Stokes Croft.
DJ REVRT
Revrt is a party-rocker turntablist that dwells within the realms of hip hop, funk, RnB,and soul. Delivering a live performance of all-round turntable wizardry, he is one of our fave residents.
17 Nov // 10pm - 4am // £3 OTD
DJ YODELLING SHEEP
Raised by Bavarian wolves in sheep’s clothing, Yodelling Sheep is a wild and savage beast, grooving hard to only the swingiest and funkiest music while ranging the wild hillsides and pastures of his adopted home - Bristol.
23 Nov // 10pm – Late // 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 Ramshackle - Bristol’s Notorious Weekly Rave: A fine selection of all thats good in music mixed by Patrick Nazemi, Chezney & Guests.
INSANE CLOWN POSSE + MUSHROOMHEAD + DEATH BLOOMS
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Hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse first broke onto Detroit’s underground music scene in the 90s. This month they return to the UK for the first time since 2003, with special guests Mushroomhead.
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16 Nov // 7pm – 11pm // £22.50 Wed 1st Nov • SOLD OUT
Sun 19th Nov • £22 adv
Thu 2nd Nov • £25 adv
Tue 21st Nov • £28.50 adv
J Hus
Newton Faulkner
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Opeth
+ Enslaved
Wed 22nd Nov • SOLD OUT
Fri 3rd Nov • £7 adv
Krept & Konan Konvict Kartel w/ Akon Sun 5th Nov • SECOND DATE • £25 adv
Konvict Kartel w/ Akon Mon 6th Nov • £36.50 adv
Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul Tue 7th Nov • SOLD OUT
Oh Wonder + Sigrid
Wed 8th Nov • SOLD OUT
Wolf Alice
+ Sunflower Bean + Superfood
Thu 9th Nov • SOLD OUT
Goldfrapp
Airbourne
+ Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons + The Wild!
Sun 26th Nov • SOLD OUT
Wed 7th Mar • £27.50 adv
Mac DeMarco
Fri 1st Dec • SOLD OUT
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes
Tue 14th Nov • £29.50 adv
Happy Mondays
+ Jon Dasilva
Moose Blood + Therapy?
Skid Row
LANY
The Stranglers
Tue 20th Mar • £25 adv + TOSELAND
Wed 13th Dec • £27.50 adv
Thu 22nd Mar • £25 adv
Thu 14th Dec • SOLD OUT
Thu 29th Mar • £17.50 adv
Shed Seven + Cast
Purple Rain
Mon 18th Dec • £30 adv
Blue October The Fratellis
Fri 30th Mar • £20 adv
Alabama 3
Sat 7th Apr • £16 adv RESCHEDULED DATE
Extreme
MØ + Skott
Thu 21st Dec • £21.25 adv
Epica
+ Dan Reed Network
The Twang + Methods
+ Cane Hill + Ice Nine Kills
Motionless In White
Fri 17th Nov • SOLD OUT
Tue 6th Feb • £18 adv
+ Sir the Baptist
+ Soil + Local H
Eskimo Dance
Fri 9th Mar • £16 adv
Tue 5th Dec • £12.50 adv
+ Mushroomhead + Death Blooms
Sat 18th Nov • £15/£20 adv 10pm-4am • over 18s only
Feeder
Thu 15th Mar • £27.50 adv
Fri 19th Jan • £17 adv
Nelly
Cash - A Tribute to The Man In Black
Scouting For Girls
Thu 16th Nov • £22.50 adv
Insane Clown Posse
Fri 2nd Mar • £12 adv
Mon 4th Dec • £22.50 adv / £85 VIP
A Celebration of Prince
+ Darlia + July Talk
The Front Bottoms
+ Basement + Ecca Vandal
Feat. Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Craig G, Roxanne Shante & MC Shan
Nothing But Thieves
+ A + Vex Red
+ The Smith Street Band + Brick & Mortar
Festival Of The Dead
Fri 15th Dec • £19.50 adv
Mon 13th Nov • SOLD OUT
Hell Is For Heroes Tue 27th Feb • £17 adv
Sun 12th Nov • From £20 adv
Juice Crew
Fri 16th Feb • £20 adv
Sat 25th Nov • SOLD OUT 10pm-3am • over 18s only
Fish
Sat 11th Nov • SOLD OUT
Arch Enemy
PVRIS
+ COIN + TYNE
Sat 4th Nov • SOLD OUT
Wed 14th Feb • £19.50 adv + Wintersun + Tribulation
Alien Ant Farm Sat 10th Feb • £26 adv
The Damned + Slim Jim Phantom
Sun 8th Apr • £19.50 adv Thu 12th Apr • £25 adv
Love From Stourbridge
The Wonder Stuff + Ned’s Atomic Dustbin + Graham Crabb DJ set (P.W.E.I.)
Fri 20th Apr • £16.50 adv
The White Buffalo Fri 20th Apr • £27.50 adv
Machine Head
Fri 20th Apr • £13.50 adv
Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana
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ESKIMO DANCE
Nov • 2017
Get ready for the first Eskimo Dance of the year. With sets from the likes of Ghetts, Delvin and more, there’s no way you’re going to want to spend the night in on the sofa.
18 Nov // 10pm – 4am // £22.50
canteen XX
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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.
KUDU BLUE
This modest quartet is a pretty sophisticated musical operation. With their big production sound, Kudu Blue manage to fuse together the fractured echoes of grime against the ethereal trip-hop mysticism.
10 Nov // 10.30pm – Late // Free
Sat 4th FRI 10th Wormwood
feat. Pierre
Kwenders
Arriving in Canada as a teenager, Pierre Kwenders soon found himself blending his Congolese roots into contemporary Western pop. Singles like Mardi Gras and Sexus Plexus Nexus have cemented his reputation as a top class world music performer with a style all his own.
Fri 17th
Normanton
Street Fresher than fresh trio Normanton Street add a Bradford accent to Brighton hipness and come up with a surprisingly ‘Bristol’ sound, mashing nu-soulful songs to compelling deep grooves and clever jazz infusions.
Kudu Blue
Modestly describing themselves as ‘four kids making tunes’ this quartet is a pretty sophisticated musical operation. Their big-production sound sets the fractured echo of grime against an ethereal trip-hop mysticism, with Clementine’s dance diva vocals ringing true throughout.
sat 18th
Jouis
If you’ve ever heard Pink Floyd’s early work, or the debut Crosby, Stills and Nash LP you’ll catch those cosmic echoes in the harmony vocals and drifting instrumental riffs.
Tue Seamus
21st Fogarty
Irish songwriter and storyteller Seamus Fogarty is not really like anyone else, happily, and he finds all kinds of musical ways to let us know this while being fabulously entertaining. Bar-room blues, ambient electronica and rooted Americana collide in his head before coming out perfectly formed as surprisingly catchy songs, albeit strange.
canteenbristol.co.uk * The Canteen, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY
TÊTES DE POIS
Leeds based band Têtes de Pois and mixing pot of funk, jazz, afrobeat. With nifty solo playing and super catchy grooves, you won’t want to be anywhere else this evening.
9 Nov // 9.30pm – Late // Free
colston hall
VENUES // 39
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.
AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM
Afro Celt Sound System are up there as one of the most memorable live performances you’ll ever witness. With their captivating global rhythms and roof-shaking beats, this cross-cultural collaboration is a force to be reckoned with.
autumn at colston hall 0117 203 4040 colstonhall.org
19 Nov // 7.30pm – 11pm // £26.88
thu 2 & fri 3 nov tedxbristol 2017: dare to disrupt sat 4 nov rob brydon sun 5 nov record & cd fair sun 5 nov john mayall sun 5 nov paul chowdhry mon 6 nov julien baker tue 7 nov abc wed 8 nov the stylistics wed 8 nov the saze project thu 9 nov nick helm fri 10 nov simon amstell sat 11 nov duke special
sun 12 nov soul summit: average white band & kokomo sun 12 nov ed gamble mon 13 nov collabro mon 13 nov ady suleiman tue 14 nov joanne shaw taylor wed 15 nov ezra collective fri 17 nov robert plant fri 17 nov bing & ruth sat 18 nov rhiannon giddens sat 18 nov omar sosa & seckou keita sun 19 nov afro celt sound system
sun 19 nov jayde adams tue 21 nov van morrison wed 22 nov bananarama thu 23 nov alison moyet fri 24 nov goldie fri 24 nov murlo av sat 25 nov jacob collier sun 26 nov the divine comedy sun 26 nov phil wang tue 28 nov paul heaton & jacqui abbott thu 30 nov greg davies
GOLDIE
Goldie MBE is touching down at Colston Hall this November for the highly anticipated show with the Heritage Orchestra, to perform tracks from his back catalogue alongside fresh tracks from his forthcoming album ‘The Journey Man’.
24 Nov // 8pm – Late // £21.50 - £64.50
crofters XX rights
40 // 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.
GOAT GIRL
With this band tearing down the toxic arrogance that characterised the masculinity still found in indie today, Goat Girl have an ethic that will make you want to break down boundaries with them.
11 Nov // 7.30pm – 11pm // £7.50
CHILD CARE
Fresh from their arena tour supporting Bastille, London based outfit Child Care bring their neat guitar-pop to Bristol this November. Showcasing material from their latest EP ‘Made Simple’ and maybe a few new treats in between.
25 Nov // 7.30pm – 11pm // £6.50
exchange XX
VENUES // 41
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.
BIG BUSINESS
Seattle based heavy metal band Big Business are jumping across the pond to perform music from their latest album ‘Command Your Weather’ at Bristol’s Exchange.
19 Nov // 7.30pm – 11pm // £10
SONIC BOOM SIX + JAKE & THE JELLYFISH
Sonic Boom Six have a special art that enables them to morph ska, hip hop, grime and dubstep all into one, whilst keeping in time with the current sound but with their own diverse style.
22 Nov // 7pm – 11pm // £10
the fleece
42 // VENUES
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 them on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates on their upcoming gigs
TRANSGLOBAL UNDERGROUND
U.K based, worldwide collective Transglobal Underground, fuse together all different kinds of sounds. With a mutual love for dance, avant-garde and Arabic, Transglobal Underground deliver the perfect display of world music.
9 Nov // 7.30pm – 11pm // £12
ALBOROSIE
The Fleece welcomes Italian reggae artist Alborosie to The Fleece this November, to hear a selection of his classics. This multiinstrumentalist and singer is an unlikely dancehall and reggae singer you do not want to miss.
21 Nov // 7pm – Late // £20
THE FULL MOON / ATTIC BAR
VENUES // 43
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 HEMPOLICS
The Hempolics are out to put those organic rootsy vibes back into music with their bumping soundsystem bass. Plus, support from Jazz Reggae Sessions and Bliss Zion, with Trivial Pursuits keeping it lively in the Full Moon.
3 Nov // 8.30pm – 2am // £3
FREQ NASTY
Internationally renowned music producer and DJ FreQ Nasty is considered a pioneer of the breakbeat and bass genres. Having collaborated with KRS One, Roots Manuva and Fatboy Slim, DJ FreQ Nasty is a master in the manipulation of sound.
4 Nov // 8.30pm – 2am // £4
the gallimaufry
44 // VENUES
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.
FORTH & BACK: GOLDEN ERA HIP HOP HOUSE BAND
21 Nov // 8pm – Late // Free
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WALDO’S GIFT
Weekly residency with talented trio, Waldo’s Gift, bringing out-of-thisworld musicianship combining Math, Jazz, Groove and Electronic elements. With a shifting line-up of special guests and tribute sessions you can expect to hear something new and innovative every week.
Every Wednesday // 8pm – Late // Free
the golden lion
VENUES // 45
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 on Sunday -Thursday.
GOLDEN LION
THE SCRIBES
The Scribes return to The Golden Lion for another night of mayhem. Showcasing their unique form of soulful, uplifting hip hop, The Scribes are the best way to fight off the pre- Winter blues.
4 Nov // 10pm – 12am // Free
LIVE MUSIC NOV 2017
BIG FAT MOSTLY MUSIC QUIZ - MONDAY @ 9pm “NEW” OPEN MIC NIGHT - WEDS @ 8pm WED THU FRI SAT SUN
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
HANNAH ALDRIDGE (USA) / JETBONE £8 LATIN DESCARGA New Latino Live Jam Night NO GO STOP Bristol’s Mighty Afrobeat 12-Piece £4 THE SCRIBES New Wave Alt Soul Hip Hop SHOOTIN’ THE CROW Americana/Country 4pm
THU FRI SAT SUN
9th ENTER THE LION Songwriters Showcase 10th BLACK JAM CIRCUS Cheeky Ska Funk Punk Pop 11th THE SCHMOOZENBERGS Gypsy Jazz & Swing 12th SLIM’S JELLY ROLLERS New Blues Project 4pm
THU FRI SAT SUN
16th 17th 18th 19th
ONE DROP REGGAE JAM Hotsteppas are Back! DISS MISS (Dutty Girl) DJ SET Hiphop to House HARLEM RHYTHM CATS Boogie Woogie LOST ELEVEN Country Rockin’ Blues 4pm
THU FRI SAT SUN
23rd 24th 25th 26th
GOLDEN LION JAZZ SESSIONS New Jazz Night SOUL INGREDIENTS STAX Style Soul & Blues HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS Gyp Folk Rock £4 MARNIE Acoustic Soul Funk Blues 4pm
THU
30th PIGSTY HILL BLUES CLUB Monthly Blues Jam
FREE ENTRY UNLESS STATED - BAND DONATIONS GRATEFULLY RECEIVED
MARNIE
West Country band Marnie bring another dimension to their raw, pure, heartfelt music, engaging fans of all music genres.
26 Nov // 4pm – Late // Free
Hy-Brasil XX
46 // VENUES
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.
THUG TEARS
What better way to spend your Friday night than in the comfortable hands of Thug Tears. With a overflowing line up featuring contemporary rapper Phundo Art, Flyboystm, Kinny, Jay Grande and more,
10 Nov // 7pm – 11.30pm // Free
FUNNEL PRESENTS: SCOTT LAVENE + STOKES CROFT RUBY DONADEL Scott Lavene’s mesmerising spectacle and pop sounds from Ruby Donadel promise an unforgettable evening.
16 Nov // 7pm – 11.30pm // Free
kingsdown XX vaults
VENUES // 47
31 Kingsdown Parade, Bristol BS6 5UE | @TheKingsdownVaults | facebook.com/TheKingsdownVaults | 0117 942 4353
A quirky city boozer that offers plenty of fun with an eclectic mix of live music, BYO vinyl and open mic nights, old-skool quizzes and loads more. A proper good local.
JOHNS & NOWAK
Fun English duo meets American folk melodies; Camilla Johns and Andy Nowak are no ordinary acoustic musicians. Weaving together mandolin and guitar, this new duo has already received praise from some of America’s greatest acoustic musicians.
11 Nov // 9pm – Late // Free
LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS - NOVEMBER 2017
Tues 9pm Thurs 8pm
Mr. Bridges’ Game Show Quiz Open Mic Sessions
Fri 3rd Sat 4th Sun 5th
The Shillings - Somerset Country/Folk Kevin Brown & the Shackdusters - Blues Leonie Evans - Dreamy, Jazzy song craft - 5pm Irish Music Night - Bristol Hibernia - 8pm
Fri 10th Sat 11th Sun 12th
Lost Eleven - Electric Country Blues Johns & Nowak - Joyful & Wistful Americana Athea - New Spontanious Improv Duo - 5pm
Fri 17th Sat 18th Sun 19th
The Hot House Four - Early American Roots Newton Country - Local Country 4-Piece Flamenco Loco - Vibrant Spanish Flair - 5pm Irish Music Night - Bristol Hibernia - 8pm
Fri 24th Sat 25th Sun 26th
Ponchartrain - Vintage Americana Mitchell & Vincent - Dorset Folk Duo MacQuarrie and Toms - Cornish Folk - 5pm
free entry - please donate to the hat K i n g s d o w n Va u l t s , 2 9 - 3 1 K i n g s d o w n P a r a d e , B S 6 5 U E kingsdownvaultsbristol@gmail.com 0117 942 4353
MITCHELL AND VINCENT
Folk duo David Mitchell and Graham Vincent from Dorset and Somerset play a mix of traditional tunes, arranged for fiddle and guitar, mixing traditional and new-style songs.
25 Nov // 9pm – Late // Free
theXX lanes
48 // 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.
DEPARTMENT S CLUB: ANDY CROFTS DJ SET
For this month’s Department S Club, The Lanes welcomes guest DJ Andy Crofts from The Moons to the decks. Plus, resident DJ John The Mod and a mix of two tone, northern soul and more.
4 Nov // 9pm – 3am // £5 /£6
MORE THAN PRESENTS: LA DISCOTHEQUE 1ST BIRTHDAY After a year of some of the finest nights of illicit material and disco cuts all around Bristol, More Than are celebrating their first birthday in style at The Lanes.
8 Nov // 9pm – Late // £5/£7/£10
the lantern
VENUES // 49
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.
EZRA COLLECTIVE
Championed by Gilles Peterson, London’s award-winning Ezra Collective are at the vanguard of the UK’s blossoming young jazz scene, fusing Afrobeat, reggae and hip hop into their high-octane sound. Support from Bristol’s hotly tipped Feelgood Experiment.
15 Nov // 7pm – 11pm // £14.51
Highlights Sun 5 Nov Paul Chowdhry
Fri 17 Nov Bing & Ruth
Mon 6 Nov Julien Baker
Sat 18 Nov Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita
Wed 8 Nov The Saze Project
Sun 19 Nov Jayde Adams
Thu 9 Nov Nick Helm
Fri 24 Nov Murlo AV
Sat 11 Nov Duke Special
Sat 25 Nov Jacob Collier
Sun 12 Nov Ed Gamble
Sun 26 Nov Phil Wang
Mon 13 Nov Ady Suleiman
Tue 13 Feb Nick Hakim
Wed 15 Nov Ezra Collective
Tue 27 Feb Chouk Bwa Libete
www.facebook.com/colstonhall @colston_hall instagram.com/colstonhall
New music in The Lantern sponsored by
Box Office: 0117 203 4040 www.colstonhall.org/the-lantern
MURLO AV
Unique multi-sensory extraordinaire Murlo is set to bring his unique dancefloor experience to Bristol. Murlo’s hand-drawn animations and exclusive music combo will take this sensory experience to another level. Warning: This show contains flashing imagery.
24 Nov // 7pm – 11pm // £10
MarbleXXFactory
50 // VENUES
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.
ABSTRACT ORCHESTRA PLAYS MADVILLAINY
Taking one of hip hops greatest collaborative albums of all time, Abstract Orchestra take on the album Madvillainy. Expect an ALL CAPS experience from the orchestral group, with interpretations of some of your favourite MF Doom and Madlib tracks.
11 Nov // 6pm – 10pm // £15.95
PUSSYRIOT
Finally, the notorious protest punk, rock group from Moscow, Pussyriot are setting foot in Bristol to showcase their unapologetic sounds and frank attitudes. The energy from this band will leave an ever-lasting impression.
18 Nov // 6.30pm – 10pm // £16.50
mothers’ ruin
VENUES // 51
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. The Mothers’ Ruin pride themselves on being Free to enter nearly every night, without compromising on entertainment. Upstairs or downstairs you won’t be going anywhere quite like here!
MOTHERS RUIN QUIZ! FREE FOOD AND BONUS ROUNDS 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.
Every Tuesday // 9pm – Late // £1 per person
HEY STUDENT!
Pinching those pennies already till next loan day? Well fear not student, because Mothers Ruin have got you covered. With drinks offers like pint & jagerbomb for a fiver, you can’t go wrong.
22 Nov // 9pm – 2am // Free
mr wolfs
52 // VENUES
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....
RUTH ROYALL // DJ ROCKIT SCIENCE
Sultry, jazz singer Ruth Royall is a true legend on the Bristol scene. Now, Ruth is on tour with her new single, #4U, and will be gracing the Mr. Wolfs stage on the 17th Nov.
17 Nov // 9pm – 4am // £3 / £4 OTD
REWS + STONE COLD FICTION // DJ REVRT
Mr Wolf’s are thrilled to host a night of such high calibre talent, including London / Belfast based alternative rock pop female duo, REWS, who have had plays on BBC 6 music, plus, support from Bristol’s very own psych-blues Stone Cold Fiction.
1 Dec // 9pm – 4am // 3/4 OTD
NocheXXNegra
VENUES // 53
30 Clare Street Bristol, United Kingdom | @patanegrabristol | facebook.com/patanegrabristol | 0117 927 6762 | patanegrabristol.com
Venture up the stairs above Pata Negra on Corn Street and you’ll discover Noche Negra, a Latin inspired secret cocktail bar and nightclub serving fruit laden cocktails in a relaxed party atmosphere. Enjoy student Thursdays, funk and soul Fridays and house, disco and classics on a Saturday in one of the city’s best kept secret venues!
SEMI PEPPERED + MLE
Semi Peppered’s next event features rising talent and new Rhythm Section affiliate: MLe. A close friend to Semi Peppered and a steadily rising star, MLe moulds her style and knowledge to become the ultimate boundary-pushing party girl.
9 Nov // 10pm – Late // Free
GOLD DIGGERS
DJs and record collectors Mark and Jack and the duo behind Gold Diggers. On the last Friday of each month come and check out the finest in funk, soul, disco and rare groove 45s from Gold Diggers.
24 Nov // 10pm – Late // Free
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.
THOMAS FORD + HENRY SLIM
Blues shouter, guitar picker and harmonica fire-breather Thomas Ford is no stranger to taking the crowd on a music journey. Mixing delta blues traditions with nu-blues songwriting, this blues infused singer will leave you gasping for more.
11 Nov // 7pm – 9pm // Free
SLAPFACE & THE HOAGIES
Slapface & The Hoagies walk to the beat of their own drum. This five-piece man-band featuring vocal harmonies, harmonica, drums, guitars, double bass, banjo and mandolin, will deliver bluegrass, country and rockin’ hillbilly, just for you.
18 Nov // 7pm – 9pm // Free
the Old Market Assembly
VENUES // 55
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.
MR TEA AND THE MINIONS
Playing their own blend of gypsy ska, swing and everything in between, Mr Tea and The Minions will have you straight on the dance floor.
10 Nov // 10pm – Late // Free
FRIDAY 3RD
CC SMUGGLERS WITH SUPPORT FROM ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS
Described as ‘genuinely innovative, creative and contemporary’ CC Smugglers have developed a reputation for unique original compositions and red hot live shows. Catch them with folk quartet All Our Exes Live in Texas for a catchy, captivating and awesome show.
SATURDAY 18TH
A BRAND NEW DRAG NIGHT FOR BRISTOL: CATEGORY IS HUBBLE BUBBLE YOU’RE IN TROUBLE
SATURDAY 4TH
A night dedicated to showcasing all the styles and versatility the British & European drag scenes have to offer. Along with our fabulous host Alyssa Van Delle, we will be opening our doors & celebrating the wonderful world of drag in all it’s forms, with the theme changing each event to keep you guessing!
Performances from Isadora Vibes and Dis Charge and tunes provided by Duchess DJs Bristol and resident DTYM DJs Mr Morgan and ElectroNic… PLUS a very special guest all the way from Norway.. Indieseksuell!
UNDERCOVER HIPPY
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FRIDAY 10TH
MR TEA AND THE MINIONS
Combining Gypsy flavoured Ska, Dub and Swing with an infusion of soulful melodies, cheeky Eastern riffs and booming beats and bass to put a smile on your face and your knees up past your ears!
6 FRIDAY 17TH
ME & MY FRIENDS
Bound by a mutual love of the sun-drenched vintage sounds of afrobeat, soukous, highlife and roots reggae, the UK-based 5-piece, Me & My Friends re-invent these influences around the instantly recognisable voice and finger-style guitar of songwriter and singer Nick Rasle.
FRIday 24NOV
Undercover Hippy otherwise known as ex Drum & Bass MC, Billy Rowan, brings together soulful vocals, infectious reggae rhythms and the lyrical delivery of a skilled mc.
6
SATurday 25TH NOV
TRANS PRIDE NIGHT
As part of 2017’s trans pride celebrations The Old Market Assembly is hosting an evening of raucous dancing promoting equality and diversity through visibility, celebrating the unique history of the trans community and gender diversity.
The Old Market Assembly, 25 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0DF bookings@oldmarketassembly.co.uk ; 0117 373 8199
ME & MY FRIENDS
Me & My Friends does exactly what it says on the tin. With a mutual love of afrobeat roots and reggae, Me & My Friends came together to re-invent these influences into their own unique sounds.
17 Nov //10pm – Late // £5/£6
SWX XX
56 // VENUES
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.
JAGUAR SKILLS + STAR.ONE
Honing his craft and love of music for the last 20 years Jaguar Skills has remained true to his school, keeping a mysterious edge to his character. 2000 people + Three rooms of music = 1 huge party.
11 Nov // 10pm – 4am // £7
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DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM
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DOORS 6PM / CURFEW 10PM
MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA + SLOTHRUST From £18 + BF
SAT 28TH OCT
NIGHTMARE ON NELSON STREET From £6 + BF
TUE 31ST OCT
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SASHA VELOUR From £20 + BF
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LORD HURON From £5 + BF
WED 31ST JAN
THE MENZINGERS
THUR 30TH NOV - SWX 2 PUP & CAYETANA DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM
LEWIS CAPALDI From £7 + BF
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HANG MASSIVE From £15 + BF
SAT 2ND DEC DOORS 10:30PM
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FRI 16TH MAR
WHITE COLLAR BOXING
TOM GRENNAN
WED 6TH DEC DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM
SIKTH From £15 + BF
DOORS 11PM / CURFEW 4AM
AFISHAL
From £15 + BF
SUN 10TH DEC
From £28.50 + BF
From £7 + BF
SAT 28TH OCT
DOUBLE TROUBLE TOUR
FRI 8TH DEC
DOORS 6.30PM / CURFEW 10PM From £13 + BF
SAT 21ST APR DOORS 6.30PM / CURFEW 10PM
AKALA From £16.50 + BF
SUN 22ND APR
DOORS 6:30PM / CURFEW 10:30PM DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM
SAINT ETIENNE From £25 + BF
PROPAGANDHI From £18 + BF
SAT 28TH APR DOORS 6PM / CURFEW 10PM
THE SHAWHAWK DUO
ALDOUS HARDING
Aldous Harding is more than just your ordinary singer. Her debut release with 4AD, ‘Party’ introduces a new pulse to a stark and unpopulated dramatic realm. An artist of rare caliber not to be missed live.
24 Nov // 7pm – 11pm // £11.20
thekla
VENUES // 57
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!
THE SLOW READERS CLUB
Manchester based four piece The Slow Readers Club specialise in indie electro, doom pop. With appearances on BBC 6 Music and XFM, this promises to be an electrifying show.
THEKLA
LIVE LISTINGS The Grove East Mud Dock Bristol BS1 4RB theklabristol.co.uk | thekla.club F L theklabristol | I X theklabris
17 Nov // 7pm – 10pm // £12.10
alt-tickets.co.uk • gigantic.com • bristolticketshop.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
SOLD OUT
BIG THIEF
SKERRYVORE
WEDNESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER
THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
MARIKA HACKMAN
THE TRAVELLING BAND
SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER
FRIDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
THE BACK TO AFRICA ROOTS TOUR
JULIA JACKLIN SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER
THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS + SKIMMITY HITCHERS TUESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
PARCELS
SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER
SOLD OUT
+ GALLOPS + MEMORY OF ELEPHANTS
SOLD OUT
+ HUSH MOSS
AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR MONDAY 27TH NOVEMBER
BETSY
WEDNESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER
BAD SOUNDS
+ SWIMMING GIRLS + COUSIN KULA
TUESDAY 28TH NOVEMBER
IAN FELICE
THURSDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
BRIX & THE EXTRICATED FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER
COURAGE MY LOVE
FREE ENTRY
ARDYN
THURSDAY 30TH NOVEMBER
JESCA HOOP
SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER
+ LUCAS OSWALD
VENOM PRISON + CORRUPT MORAL ALTAR + GOD COMPLEX
FRIDAY 1ST DECEMBER
BLAENAVON
SOLD OUT
+ THE NIGHT CAFE
SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER
MY VITRIOL
+ ...AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD
SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER
THE SPITFIRES + THE NOVATONES
WEDNESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER
DJ FORMAT + ABDOMINAL
TUESDAY 5TH DECEMBER
PUMAROSA
FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
THE SLOW READERS CLUB
THURSDAY 7TH DECEMBER
BROKEN WITT REBELS MONDAY 11TH DECEMBER
SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
WOLF PARADE
CLOUD NOTHINGS & THE HOTELIER
OFF ME NUT RECORDS
All aboard the great ship Thekla for another dose of jungle and bassline from Off Me Nut Records, plus special guests including Hixxy, Dr. Cryptic and more. Tickets will fly out fast, so don’t hang about.
17 Nov // 10pm – 4am // £10
to the moon
58 // VENUES
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.
SPACE PIRATES 7: RUM AND ROOTS MUSIC PARTY Celebrating 1 year of Space Pirates with To The Moon’s regular rum and roots music party. Expect cocktail specials, discounts on over 25 top quality rums, plus DJs all night with Ash Miles (Fat Stash) and James King (That Loko Sound). The perfect weekend treat.
4 Nov // 7pm – 12am // Free
TRANS PRIDE FASHION SHOW + BRING YOUR OWN TRACKS To The Moon are delighted to be hosting Trans Pride 2017 Fashion Show, featuring the Baal Label and To The Moon boutique clothing. The fashion show will kick off from 5.30pm, but be sure to stick around in the evening for the monthly open decks night.
25 Nov // 5.30pm – 12am // Free
trinity
VENUES // 59
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.
FIGHT KLUB® LIVE
The Fight Club® returns to Bristol once again for another smashing 90-minute DnB work out, with the one and only DJ Randall. Let’s get a sweat on.
4 Nov // 10am – 12pm // £15/£17/£19
LTJ BUKEM
Get ready, as D’Arke Promotions present the god father of DnB - LTJ Bukem DJ. Alongside the LTJ, there will also be other legends of the scene making an appearance and ‘too hot to handle’ sounds.
10 Nov // 11pm – 5am // £16.50/£17.50
EVERY saturday 11PM-4AM the fleece 12 St Thomas St, Bristol BS1 6JJ
drinks from £1 entry from £4
Tickets and info: www.thepropaganda.com propaganda djs playing Arctic Monkeys Blink-182 bastille blossoms The Strokes The 1975 ed sheeran CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN & more!