An oft overlooked pleasure in the gig-going pursuit of a favourite artist is that, if your fandom endures for long enough, a descending career trajectory can see one baring witness to heroes in settings surprisingly intimate. On the back of… Continue Reading
Already one of the most unusual and captivating experiences in Bristol, Wake the Tiger is continuing to expand its otherworldly offering with late-night celestial celebration Moonfrost. Featuring live music, performance, interactive quests and mind-blowing circus performers, the event should perfectly capture… Continue Reading
Mark Thomas enters the Factory Theatre in unassuming manner. Strolling on with a cup of tea in his hand and the house lights fully on, he thanks the audience genuinely for their lack of applause. A man clearly comfortable… Continue Reading
(Divide and Dissolve) On the night of Wednesday 6th September I ‘popped my cherry’ in more ways than one; I attended my first live metal/drone gig, and I wrote my first gig review. The acts to not-so-gently welcome me… Continue Reading
An early September weekend with thousands of Bristolians flooding northwards across the Downs can only mean one thing – Forwards Festival is back, bringing together the city for a brace of line-ups combining heritage acts with up and coming stars.… Continue Reading
After it’s inaugural outing last year, the second annual Forwards Festival – featuring a healthy line up combining established artists with up and coming talent – returns to Clifton Downs on 1st and 2nd September. A slight format shift sees… Continue Reading
With the pair approaching their ninth decades on planet rock, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltry seem intent on seeing out what may be their final live tour with affability and sonic punches. Famously grouchy and often at political loggerheads,… Continue Reading
(Photo by Michael Schmelling) It makes one endeared to the Bristol music scene that – on an evening whereby live music alternatives are available in the form of the Glastonbury Festival and James’ concurrent appearance at the harbourside – there’s… Continue Reading