Muffin Men + Denny Walley
One of the original tribute bands, Frank Zappa appreciators Muffin Men are celebrating 27 years on the road and almost 2000 European dates. The power quartet are coming to Stag & Hounds as part of a UK tour with special guest, ex-Zappa guitarist Denny Walley (Bongo Fury + Joe’s Garage). 10 April // 8pm – 11pm // £10adv // …
Frances + Outlya
After the announcement of her debut album Things I’ve Never Said, Berkshire-born songwriter and multi-award-nominated vocalist Frances has announced her biggest European tour to date this spring, stopping off in our favourite church on 9 April. Support comes from indie-pop trio Outlya, who recently brought down the house at Bristol Sofar Sounds. 9 April // 7.30pm …
10 Questions with Harry & The Gondolas
A three-piece alternative folk band bringing a selection of raw, foot-stomping songs infused with Mumford-esque harmonies and bubbly bass lines. Comprising of Harry Gould on lead vocals and guitar, Bubba Eriksonon on bass, and Samuel Snell on the cajón, percussion and backing vocals, Bristol’s Harry & The Gondolas are beginning to gain the attention of the …
Behind the scenes with Hot Buttered Soul
In our INLFUENCERS series, we meet the good souls working hard behind the scenes to make Bristol’s nightlife scene so beautiful. This month, we speak to Hot Buttered Soul ‘collector- selector’, Mike Shawe. In a nutshell, what is Hot Buttered Soul? Hot Buttered Soul is an underground night pulling on the sound of lesser-known 70s …
Snuff
Unhappy with what they were hearing on the radio, punk rock group Snuff got together in 1986 with a plan to take the piss out of mainstream music. The Fleece are excited to have them back this April for what promises to be a memorable show. Support comes from ‘21st century punks’ Wonk Unit, who …
BRITISH SEA POWER + BAD BOHEMIAN
Brighton-based band British Sea Power formed in 2000 and have since released seven albums, becoming one of the most respected cult acts in indie rock. They hit the road this April with their new record, Let The Dancers Inherit The Party – kicking off their European tour at Bristol’s Trinity Centre. If you missed out …
Interview // Beth Rowley
A sell-out show is never something to be sniffed at, especially in the free musical buffet that is Bristol. Therefore, a packed- out Thursday night at The Lantern is credit to the love Bristol has for its own singer-soulstress Beth Rowley, as she returned to Colston Hall on her latest mini-tour of the UK. Supported …
Behind the scenes with Bristol Women in Music
In our INFLUENCERS series, we meet the good souls working hard behind the scenes to make Bristol’s nightlife scene so beautiful. This month, we speak to Jenna Knight, music publicist and one of the directors of Bristol Women in Music. Jenna Knight has over 10 years experience in the music industry, working with brands from …
10 Questions with Amber Run
Nottingham indie rockers Amber Run head to SWX this February as part of a UK tour of their new album For a Moment I Was Lost, which is released this month. It follows their 2015 effort 5am and comes with a newly slimmed-down lineup consisting of Joe Keogh, Will Jones, Tomas Sperring, and Henry Wyeth, …
10 Questions with Typesun
Well known in the Bristol music scene not just for his iconic productions, but as a hard working and creative drummer, band leader and DJ, Typesun aka Luke Harney has been paying dues from way before the recent attention garnered from his last few releases on Root Elevation. Along with Andy Mac and Jay-L he …