Weekly picks: 9 – 15 April // From Japanese Krautrock to RAM Records, nine shows to see in Bristol this week
Tuesday // Girl Ray, Thekla North-London based, estrogen-pop band Girl Ray are returning to Bristol this April for a memorable show, following the release of their debut LP Earl Grey via Moshi Moshi Records. Taking influence from bands like The Beatles, Pixies and The Beach Boys, the trio will be stopping into Thekla to deliver their deep, …
14 April // BOMBS
The People’s Front Room Collective present a night filled with the sounds of some local legends at Mr Wolf’s with BOMBS and Clayton Blizzard in aid of their current fundraising campaign. The diverse group of artists and musicians work collaboratively to put on accessible, affordable events across the country and are saving up for a van, …
Weekly picks: 26 – 1 April // Our picks for the Bank Holiday weekend, including High Focus Records’ 8th birthday and Fishstock punk all-dayer
Thursday // High Focus Records’ 8th Birthday with The Four Owls, SWX High Focus Records is eight years old, can you believe it?! It feels like only yesterday that we were bouncing around to Dirty Dike’s Hi I’m James on repeat. Join them for an almighty celebration at Bristol’s SWX this March, with appearances from …
31 March // The Hat Club
With exceptional stage presence and igniting lyrical content, female fronted band The Hat Club sure know how to work a crowd. With their eclectic mix of dub, ska, funk and gypsy style jazz, their sound is unique and contains a particular style and finesse that sets them apart. Taking centre stage at Mr Wolf’s this …
Weekly picks: 19 – 25 March // 17 unmissable live gigs and parties to choose between this week
Wednesday // Wyvern Lingo, The Louisiana Best friend trio Wyvern Lingo originally bonded over hand-me-down albums by Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchel and Simon & Garfunkel, as well as being junior school alliances withstanding all obstacles that their teenage rites of passage had to offer. Now in their twenties, the group bring their individual …
24 March // Skata Tones
Mr Wolf’s presents the impeccably dressed and swaggeringly cool Skata Tones, who will be bringing their fun fusion of ska, dub, reggae and all-round party vibes to the den. If you are looking for a night filled with non-stop dancing, jumping, skanking and singalong vibes, look no further. Support will be provided by hip hop …
Weekly picks: 12 – 18 Feb // Hollie Cook, anti-Valentine’s parties and Hell is for Heroes anniversary tour
Tuesday // Hollie Cook, Thekla The phenomenal Hollie Cook returns to Bristol this February for another reggae heavy show. Accentuating reggae, dub and rocksteady vibes that touch on 1960s acid rock and the heavy synths of the early 80s, Hollie will be celebrating the release of her pristine third solo album Vessel of Love.. Full info, …
16 February // Selby and The Dharma Blitz
Alternative hip hop-funk project Selby and The Dharma Blitz combine funky brass and tight hip hoppy beats with rap poetry to produce a unique and infectious sound. The talented eight-piece share a mutual love of dub, fusing together folkloric storytelling with a bucketload of groove-ridden beats. Their animated performances create the kind of night you won’t …
Weekly Picks: 5 – 11 Feb // 10 shows to see this week, including Iglooghost, Tornado Wallace, The Kelly Twins, Haus and a bucket load of bass
Wednesday// Revinyl Sessions, Cosies Revinyl Sessions will be returning to Cosies to deliver another night of eclectic sound from artists who share the love for all things vinyl. New World Audio signed and dubstep Don Dadda DJ Squarewave will be bringing you his techno-infused set and will be sure to deliver both a dynamic and …
10 February // Robert J Hunter + Jukes + Aldo Vanucci
Pop down to Mr. Wolf’s for a night of dirty rhythm and blues from the depths of Alderney, provided by the Robert J. Hunter band. Island born Robert combines his gruff and powerful voice with the wild thud of overdriven blues guitar. His incredible debut album ‘Songs for the Weary’ received blues charts success and …