4 November // Department S: The Moons’ Andy Crofts (DJ set)
For this month’s Department S clubnight, The Lanes welcomes Andy Crofts from The Moons for a guest DJ set to celebrate the completion of his epic long U.S tour with Paul Weller. Plus, resident DJ John the Mod will be bringing his usual mix of two tone, northern soul and more. 4 November // 9pm – …
Interview // We get behind the making of Verb T and Pitch 92’s collaborative project
This month saw the release of the long-awaited collaborative album Good Evening from MC Verb T and producer Pitch 92 on High Focus Records. The hip hop duo kicked off their album launch with a party at Bristol’s very own bowling-meets-live music venue, The Lanes. Hosted by Bristol Kulture, the album launch party showcased a …
15 September // The Travis Waltons + The Black Rattles
Bristol based band The Travis Waltons showcase a glorious variety of sounds, from melodic indie sounds to foot-stomping, catchy rock. Reminiscent to the distorted sounds of The White Stripes and Black Keys, The Travis Waltons are ready to bombard The Lanes in all their energetic glory. Plus, support from rock n roll duo with a mutual …
Weekly picks: 4 – 10 August // Hip hop with Gypsy Unit, reggae from Blend Mishkin, and a huge drum & bass lineup for RUN: All Day
Wednesday // Monika Ze, To the Moon Monika Ze brings her experimental electronic show to To the Moon’s intimate stage, for what is sure to be a unique live experience. Full info, tickets and more… Thursday // Vula Viel, The Canteen Backed with high praise by the likes of Gilles Peterson and Iggy Pop, impeccable jazz …
8 September // Gypsy Unit + Traffic MC + Lounge Cat Ideals
‘Gyp-hop’ pioneers Gypsy Unit and their booming, bouncy basslines are more than just your average fusion act. Veering closer towards hip hop, but with a surprisingly fitting gypsy twist, this group go all-in with every live show, so expect high energy, foot-stomping beats. Plus, Traffic MC, Octo Pi, Twitchee Cordz and Lounge Cat Ideals. 8 …
LGBT charity event at The Lanes replaces a headline gig pulled after homophobic comment
The Bristol band community is standing up against hate, after an allegation of homophobic behavior hit Twitter over the weekend. The tweet describes an extremely hateful comment from one member of a Bristol band towards Luke Rainsford, an acoustic punk artist who was in the city to play at Fat Lip festival. Within minutes, the …
We meet Bristol rock newcomers Wild Eyed ahead of their show at The Lanes
A warm tribute to the camaraderie and rock ’n’ roll spirit that much of Bristol’s live music scene thrives upon, Wild Eyed are an easy-going group, snapping at the ankles of the city’s most polished musicians despite only playing as a fully formed band for less than a year. Fronted by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sam …
Interview // Young Guns headline Fat Lip Fest this July
South West’s most notorious alternative pop-punk party Fat Lip is returning to The Lanes this July, but this time for their first all-dayer festival, with tonnes of live band action across three stages at The Lanes and Bristol Bierkeller. The Fat Lip Fest lineup is packed with some of the best names from the indie …
Weekly picks: 12 – 16 July // Some serious skanking, rock n roll, trip-hop and one of the founding fathers of Bristol music
Wednesday // Will Hoge, Thekla An extremely prolific songwriter with ten albums under his belt, Will Hoge never fits neatly into a genre box. Come and witness the singer songwriter as he plays music that moves him.. Full info, tickets and more… Friday// Doo Wop: A Rock n Roll Party, The Lanes A Rock & …
14 July // Doo Wop: rock n roll party
After a successful launch in February, Doo Wop is back for round two at The Lanes. Join them for rock n roll party hosted by rockabilly DJ duo Dollsnatch and Marilyn Morose. 14 July // 9pm – 3am // £3 // The Lanes Facebook event