On the night after Swans, legendary purveyors of bombast and gore, played Bristol’s Trinity Centre, it might be expected that US duo Matmos’ gig at Colston Hall’s Lantern venue would provide some respite for Avon ears. However, what ensued could easily… Continue Reading
“I’m in a Pirate mood” explains Matt Goud (aka Northcote) as he takes the mic to “debut these songs on the water“. Born and raised in the small-town of Saskatchewan in Canada, Goud has made it, along with his guitarist Stephen,… Continue Reading
In conjunction with the lovely people over at Bristol’s excellent Watershed we at The Fix bring you previews/reviews of the best in cinema, events, festivals, artist commissions, tours and conferences that this Bristol landmark has to offer. For more on… Continue Reading
Needless to say, we at The Fix are big fans of live music, and we feel honoured to be based in and around Bristol, one of the UK’s best cities for gigs. From festivals like Love Saves the Day to… Continue Reading
Mixing free running dancers, a silent disco approach to sound and a collection of concept songs that Pete Townsend would be proud of ‘The Roof’ combines some disparate but clever ideas to provide a compelling and engaging experience that is… Continue Reading
Following the news that Bristol’s beloved The Fleece venue is under threat from a housing development we look back at what has made the venue so legendary. Originally known as The Wool Hall, the building was constructed in 1830 to house… Continue Reading
This Sunday at 2pm, The Venue in Wells, Somerset, will be hosting their first mini music festival with performances from a whole host of Mid Somerset’s finest local talent. All in aid of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, entry is… Continue Reading
Review by Hannah Bailey – Photos by Will Fahy (willfahy.co.uk) Roots and jam bands are all about the live performance, and character-filled Australian threesome John Butler Trio did not disappoint when they played to a raucous and sweaty sell-out crowd… Continue Reading