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LOCAL TALENT OH91 28-31

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7 July // £12 // Lakota

8 July // £30 // Trinity Centre

8 July // £8 // Crofters Rights

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THE GORIES, RON GALLO, SPECTRES, THE SHIVAS

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ROMMEK, PROGRESSION, ORGANCHRIST, KRASH

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4. NIGHTBUS PRESENTS: BOMBS // PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS

5.SEQUENCES FESTIVAL

6.DIFFERENT CIRCLES X PTS

15 July // £3 // Mr Wolf’s

29 July // £20-£35 // Motion

28 July // £4.50 // Crofters Rights

BOMBS, SUPPORT TBC

CHASE & STATUS, MEFJUS, KAHN & NEEK

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MUMDANCE B2B LOGOS, DJ STORM, PARRIS

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7.FUNCTION 16: THE BOAT PARTY

8. HOTSTEPPIN’

9.MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA

30 July // £15-£18 // Tower Belle Boat

22 Sep // £8+ // Trinity Centre

28 Oct // £16 // SWX

CAPO LEE, EL-B, DR CRYPTIC X A-BEE

SOLO BANTON AND THE UPPERCUT BAND & ARIES

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1. GOGOL BORDELLO

Rising to international acclaim with their gypsy-punk sound, Gogol Bordello will electrify Bristol this July, with their blend of metal, rap, flamenco, roots reggae and a gyspy two-step rhythm.

4 Jul // 7.30pm – 11pm // £25.85 inc bf // O2 Academy

2. CAPTAIN SÜÜN + INDIGOS + PLEASANT TREES

Invisible Llama Music proudly present a night of genre boundary annihilation. Featuring, Captain Süün, Indigos and Pleasant Trees.

Warning: May induce synesthesia.

4 Jul // 7.30pm – Late // Donations Welcome // Exchange

3. FIRE FENCES + KARMA CLUB + TELL THE HOI

Get ready for some of the most exciting indie bands to break through Wales and Bath. With a line-up featuring Fire Fences, Karma Club and more, you are going to be in for a treat.

6 Jul // 9pm – 4am // £3/£4 OTD // Mr Wolf’s

4. DETONATION BOULEVARD: THE AWAKENING

Get ready for a night of pure madness, as Detonation Boulevard comes to the legendary Lakota for some Jungle, Drum n Bass and Dancehall Riddims. Featuring Kenny Ken, Nicky Blackmarket, Dr S Catchet and more.

7 Jul // 10pm – 6am // £7.50/ £12 adv // Lakota

5. NO24 PRESENTS: THE AVENUE

No24 want to connect people with music. Their next event sees the return to Blue Mountain, with more main room techno and deep house/garage, featuring Darren C, Gerninus, Janty and more.

7 Jul // 10pm – 5am £5/£8/£12 inc bf // Blue Mountain

6. EAT SLEEP DRAG REPEAT PRESENTS: SHARON NEEDLES & WILLIAM BELLI

Calling all Rupaul’s Drag Race Fans: Sharon Needles and Willam are set to take centre stage at SWX for one hell of a sickening show. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, what are you waiting for?

7 Jul // 10pm – Late // £27.50 inc bf // SWX

7. PRIDE PARTY

Pride is always a fun time of year. To celebrate, To The Moon’s Pride party will feature DJ L Pet, bringing all the funky beats. Open until 2am with 2 for 1 cocktails until 10pm.

8 Jul // 8pm – 2am // Free // To The Moon

8. MAPLE SYRUP PRESENTS: POST-PRIDE GIG

Looking for the perfect Pride after party to continue dancing the night away? Well Maple Syrup have got you covered with a line-up of some of the greatest local names, including Cosmic Ninja, Muff Said, Flowerpot and Tina Hart.

8 Jul // 8.3pm – 2am // £3 // Full Moon & Attic Bar

9. REVOLUTION BRISTOL PRIDE AFTERPARTY: CHARLOTTE CHURCH’S LATE NIGHT POP DUNGEON

Join the Official Bristol Pride Afterparty this summer as Revolution bring you Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon, Horse Meat Disco and many other acts that will keep you going well into the morning hours.

8 Jul // 10pm – Late // £14.35 inc bf // O2 Academy

10. THE BACK YARD BASH STREET PARTY

The Golden Lion’s annual street party returns on Sat 8th July.

Featuring the Kirris Riviere Blues Band, The Redhillbillies, Medicine Creek, The Backbone Blues Band, Rachel Laven & The Rosellys, plus the Atomic Rays.

8 Jul // Noon - Midnight // Free Entry // Golden Lion

11. BRISTOL PSYCH FEST 2017

Stolen Body Records presents Bristol Psych Fest 4, featuring a weighty line up of some of the best rock acts, including The Gories, Ron Gallo, Spectres, Kill West , This Shivas and more.

8 Jul // 12pm – 1am // £20adv // Trinity Centre

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12. TRUK PRESENTS: ROMMEK + PROGRESSION

Bringing a new Techno event to Bristol, TRUK present Blueprint Records Rommek, alongside Progression from Mord Records.

Showcasing established artists and up and coming talent.

8 Jul // 10pm – 3am // £8 inc bf // Crofters Rights

13. WILL HOGE

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.

12 July // 7pm – Late // £15.40 inc bf // Thekla

14. DOO WOP: ROCK N ROLL PARTY

A Rock & Roll Party provided by Dollsnatch and Marilyn Morose. Get ready to dance until the early hours of the morning with some of the best music and drinks deals in town.

14 July // 9pm – 3am // £3 // The Lanes

15. MARTHA WAINWRIGHT

Canadian-American singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright is best known for her confessional writing style and distinctive voice.

Come and celebrate her new album ‘Goodnight City’ with this unforgettable show.

15 Jul // 7.30pm – 11pm // £19.50 inc bf // Colston Hall

16. SKANKERS SUMMER SKANK OUT

Skankers Summer Skank out are ready to knock your socks off with the heaviest line up to date for your summer pleasure. Featuring Guv, Eksman Herbzie, Logan D Spyda and powered by the Mighty RC1 Sound System.

15 Jul // 10pm – 6am // £20/£25 +bf // Lakota

17. NIGHTBUS PRESENTS: B O M B S + SUPPORT THE CONDUCTOR

B O M B S are joining Night Bus UK and Mr. Wolf’s Bristol for a huge summer show. Combining trip-hop rhythms with a rock and roll attitude, creating an edgy and individual sound.

15 Jul // 9pm – 4am // £3/£4 OTD // Mr Wolf’s

18. TOBINFEST 2017

Celebrating the 75th birthday of Mike Tobin, one of the founding fathers of Bristol Music. This will be a special weekend, featuring Ricky Cool & The In Crowd, The Mutter Slater Band and many more.

15 + 16 July // 1pm - Late // £11 inc bf // The Fleece

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19. THE MORNING AFTER CLUB - HARRY POTTER’S BDAY MONTH

22. THE OUTLOOK ORCHESTRA

20. DON GALLARDO / RACHEL LAVEN / THE ROSELLYS

23. BRISTOL HARBOUR FESTIVAL

21. THE MJR GROUP PRESENTS: LUCY ROSE – SOMETHING’S CHANGING- THE CINEMA TOUR

24. WRONGTOM MEETS THE RAGGA TWINS + DJ DAD

To celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter, No.51 will be vegging out watching the entire HP collection. Cosy sofas + Pizza and Butter Beer for a tenner...it’s like stumbling across Gryffindor’s sword in a lake.

16/23/30 July // 4pm – 10pm // Free // No.51

A night of Americana is in store as Nashville’s Don Gallardo and San Antonio’s Rachel Laven are supported The Rosellys from Bristol. All playing with full bands, this will be a truly inspiring evening.

20 Jul // 7.30pm – Late // £7 Door // Golden Lion

The MJR group are happy to present a unique evening with Lucy Rose. Showcasing material from her upcoming album and a screening of her South American tour documentary ‘Something’s Changing’.

21 Jul // 7pm – 10.30pm // Sold Out // Arnolfini

To celebrate their 150th anniversary, Colston Hall presents a very special outdoor performance from The Outlook Orchestra, featuring some of the UK’s best musicians and a string of special guests live at the Lloyds Amphitheatre on Bristol Harbourside.

21 Jul // 6pm – Late // £31.50 inc bf // Lloyds Amphitheatre

It’s that time for one of Bristol’s most loved summer events. Check out the food stalls and live entertainment at this year’s Harbour Festival. Guaranteed to be the local highlight of your summer.

21/22/23 Jul // All day // Free // Bristol Harbour

Following this year’s Tru Thoughts collaboration with ‘Wrongtom Meets The Ragga Twins’ the legendary breakbeat/jungle MC’s are taking stage with the South London based producer Wrongtom, to showcase their collaborative project live.

21 Jul // 8.30pm – 2am // £3 // Full Moon & Attic Bar

25. SHADE NOT FADE: DAY AND NIGHT PARTY

On a summer holiday to their hometown, Bristol. Shall Not Fade are bringing a selection of artists from around the world, including Mall Grab and Frits Wentink, get ready for some dancing and good vibes.

22 Jul // 2pm – 4am // £10-£12 adv // Motion

26. MR. FITZ / HARBOURSIDE FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY Has this year’s Harbourside Festival left you wanting more? Mr. Fitz is No.51’s DJ of choice, with hip hop, funk, swing, and all the beats in-between. Taking you into the early hours of the morning.

22 Jul // 10pm – 4am // Free // No.51

27. MARK MORRISS (THE BLUETONES)

Mark Morriss returns to Bristol for a special show, along with over 15 of the best local acoustic artists. Playing a mix of new tracks and classics from the The Bluetones.

23 Jul // 12.30pm - late // £11inc bf (all ages) // The Fleece

28. CROSSTOWN PRESENTS: THE INDIGO GIRLS + LUCY WAINWRIGHT ROCHE

Grammy Award-winning, contemporary, folk, rock duo Indigo Girls certainly know how to deliver a sensational live performance.

Celebrating their extensive music catalogue, this intimate performance will wow your socks off.

25 Jul // 7pm – 10pm // £27.50 inc bf // Bristol Bierkeller

29. HARDSIDE + WILL TO DIE + STIKEBACK

This heavy hardcore line up will have you weak at the knees.

Including San Antonio based Hardside, hardcore crossover band Will To Die from Tennessee and local lads Strike Back.

25 Jul // 6.30pm – Late // £6 adv // Exchange

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30. SPRINGBREAK + BEVERLY SHRILLS + FELINA + LORALIE

Following their incredible performance at Dot To Dot Festival in Bristol we are proud to announce Springbreak will be headlining The Crofters Rightsin Bristol. With some very Special Guests, including Beverly Shrills, Felina and Loralie.

28 Jul // 7pm – 10.30pm // £6 // Crofters Rights

31. UPFEST

Europe’s largest free street art and graffiti festival returns to Bristol.

The Old Bookshop will play host to live art, live music, DJs, food stalls,dodgy disco and the glitterati girls.

29 Jul // 11am // Free entry // The Old Bookshop

32. FAT LIP FEST 2017

Fat Lip will be hosting its first festival, bringing some incredible talent from the best and the biggest bands in the country. Get set for a lineup featuring Young Guns, Feed The Rhino and more.

29 Jul // 1pm – 11.30pm // £17 inc bf // The Lanes

33. FUNTION 16: THE BOAT PARTY

Over the last 2 years, Function 16 have thrown some of Bath’s most memorable parties, and this year is no exception. Line-up includes Capo Lee, El-B, Majora x Nofile and Dr Cryptic x A-bee.

30 Jul // 6.30pm – 2am // £18.70 inc bf

34. MOTHERS RUIN QUIZ

Join Ash and co as they take you through the latest in music, news and general knowledge, in the Ruin’s very own test of skill and endurance. Winning team takes pot, plus bonus games and free food.

Every Tuesday // 9pm – Late // £1 per person // Mothers Ruin.

35. BACKBEAT

A weekly residency with Mike Deniran presenting forward thinking funk and soul. With a shifting line-up of special guests joining the house band, plus tribute sessions and jam nights.

Every Thursday // 8pm – Late // Free // The Gallimaufry

36. HIT THE DECK FESTIVAL ALL-DAYER

Bristol’s favourite rock festival returns in August. Featuring local punk rock heroes Milk Teeth, their emo tour buddies Wallflower, the big riffs of Big Spring and Heck side project HCBP. 5 Aug // 2pm – 10pm // £11 inc. BF // Thekla

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Run by volunteers and with all surplus cash going straight to charities and other good causes, Fieldview has donated over £28,000 since its 2009 inception, spreading the good vibes well beyond the three-day annual knees up.

This year’s lineup boasts Palace, Fickle Friends, Lakuta, Island and Youngr, as well as a strong showing of South West talent, including Eva Lazarus, Cousin Kula and True Strays – plus a whole load of workshops, games and silliness to boot. More info and full lineup at fieldviewfestival.co.uk.

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Elliot Adamson

After a short but noticeable break, we’re happy to say that Bristol alt rock outfit BOMBS are taking to the Mr Wolf’s stage this July for a special comeback show with the NightBus family – a collective of passionate promoters from across Bristol and Bath, who combine all their knowledge and pull in all the favours they can in the name of putting on their favourite new and local bands.

Five-piece BOMBS combine trip hop, rock, soul and blues music to create a totally unique sound. We asked front man Charlie Fitzgerald to answer our 10 questions…

Newcastle’s Elliot Adamson is one of the most exciting – and funny – young producers on the house and techno scene at the moment, having been handpicked by houseturned-techno giant, Bristol’s own Eats Everything to play at his last few Edible parties.

He will, of course, also be playing at the Bristol edition this month, the Edible Summer BBQ, which is in honour of the label’s 10th release, a two-track EP from newly-signed Adamson, featuring Still Workin’ and Where the F***s My Flanger At.

Upcoming shows: 15 July, Mr Wolfs

Upcoming shows: 15 July, The Marble Factory

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He’ll be playing alongside Waze & Odyssey, Melé and Lord Leopard, in the surrounds of the Marble Factory garden with plenty of summer vibes and BBQ treats.

THOSE QUESTIONS...

1. What have you learned today?

That packing for Glastonbury in the roasting English summer is best done with ice cream, a fan, and regular G&Ts. 2. Favourite track of all time?

You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate.

3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again?

You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate.

4. Who are your top three acts right now?

Tungz, The Desert, Mount Nakara.

5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead?

Well I used to be a tree surgeon, so probably still be doing that.

6. What was the last book you read?

The Noise of Time by Julian Barnes.

7. Favourite thing on TV? How I Met Your Mother.

8. Are you afraid of anything?

I’m really, really afraid of wasps and hornets.

9. Tell us something people don’t know about you...

I have most of the Harry Potter audio books in my car and listen to them regularly. It’s narrated by Stephen Fry, so it’s totally legit.

10. What are you doing tomorrow?

Playing at Glastonbury.

bombsmusic.com // fb.com/bombsmusic // @bombsmusic

THOSE QUESTIONS...

1. What have you learned today?

Probably that the worst way to get woken up is by the primary school out the back hammering on tribal drums at 9am.

2. Favourite track of all time?

Digital Justice – Profit (No Till).

3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again?

Well I’d just go to a different party if it’s winding down at 3am, cause if it’s winding down at 3am it’s probably fucking shite.

4. Who are your top three acts right now?

Alex Virgo, Kanye West and Jeremy Corbyn.

6. What was the last book you read?

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari.

7. Favourite thing on TV? Well, I’m watching House of Cards at the moment.

8. Are you afraid of anything?

Myself.

9. Tell us something people don’t know about you...

I nearly got murdered when I was younger.

10. What are you doing tomorrow?

Fuck all!

5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead?

Famous celebrity.

soundcloud.com/ElliotAdamson // fb.com/elliot.adamson // @ElliotAdamson

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LOCAL TALENT

OH91

Bristol producer Omari Champagnie, better known as OH91, has been quietly making waves on Bristol’s underground scene since his first release with Coyote Records in 2013.

Keeping circles with the likes of the Bandulu collective, and with mentors including Sir Sypro and Gradmixxer, it’s clear that he’s been marked as a serious talent, despite only a handful of official releases.

However, don’t let the fact he hasn’t put much out fool you into thinking he doesn’t take his craft very, very seriously.

‘The people who are around me see me making music every day. But with me, I see music as art – you can’t rush art. When people ask me how come I haven’t released this or that, it’s my art – I’d rather it be good, than putting a piece of shit out.

a dad from Jamaica and a mum from Trinidad, plus all the influences of a youthood in Bristol, he’s a producer that draws on a variety of sounds and inspirations.

‘I make music. One day I’ll wake up and I’ll make drum and bass, one day I’ll wake up and I’ll make house. It’s music – if it’s going to touch you in a way that you can connect with it, it shouldn’t actually matter what category it fits into. That’s how I see it.

‘People say they can hear bits of what I’ve been listening to in my music, and I do that a lot – referencing from other music, not copying, but referencing.’

‘There’s going to be more releases – way more vinyls – but at the moment it’s just ironing, I guess.’

Having been working at producing from the age of around 13 after a couple of friends introduced him to FruityLoops and Reason, Omari explains how his first release with Coyote Records, his Stealth EP, came about:

OH91 is an artist who is a bit too readily shoehorned into the label of a grime producer or a dubstep producer, but with

‘That tune was actually half finished, but I’m really good friends with Royal-T – outside of music I’m best friends with

him – and he was at my house when I was making it and he was like, “just send it, just send it – it doesn’t matter if it’s half finished”, and it got signed there and then within 10 minutes, so that really helped push my career up.

It’s kind of the same circuit, but doing it again, and doing it differently ‘Before that, I never really had a reason to leave the city, but after that I was going to gigs in London, Birmingham, up north, down south; then in 2015 I played my first ever international gig in New York and that was sick – to have an experience like that and to have people coming up to me that

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listen to my tunes and follow me on social media from across the pond.’

local lineups for a good few months, despite being such a big part of the Bristol scene.

We’ve seen a lot more of OH91 on the local scene in the last couple of months, including a prime time slot at Love Saves the Day, warming up for Clipz on the Lost Gardens stage; and he’s due to play Sequences festival at the end of this month.

But prior to that, the producer had been noticeably absent on

‘Last year, I kind of took a break to look over my music and sort of rebrand – to just look over my tunes and see what’s actually being played and not being played, and what I’ve got to finish. It’s kind of the same circuit, but doing it again, and doing it differently.

‘Sir Sypro – who I’m also really good friends with, he’s like my mentor – he would push me a lot and there was one tune I made and I thought it was shit, but he really liked it. And he just played it every grime show without fail and, again, that picked up the barriers for me.

‘How we became friends is a funny story. I used to see Spyro at Motion and stuff, and one day he stopped me and was like,

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“Yo, I like your face. You’ve got a joke face – it’s funny, it kind of reminds me of me.” This was at Motion years ago and then we had a show together in Manchester where we exchanged numbers and got mad close. He says, “Bruv, your mixing is like me – when I was young.” I was there when he made Side By Side, all those tunes... He’s a real good guy to know.

‘And I’ve got another mentor, Grandmixxer – he’s one of my boys. We have reasonings and talk for hours about the scene, not dissing or anything, just what we would do to better ourselves and create a wave to get where we want to go.

‘It’s all about building relationships with people you can get on with and share information with – it’s not about getting a tune signed and thinking you’re clear, because you’re not, really.’

This attitude is more than evident while we’re with Omari, as he stops every few minutes to say hello to another person around Montpellier; as well as just clearly being an all-round friendly and approachable character (who actually stops to invite us to his BBQ before we part ways).

‘Bristol is so small, you’ll be walking along and see Joker driving past in his fast-ass car, or you’ll see Mensah, you might see Kahn and Neek – it’s so close and it’s so small that it’s never going to be one of those cities where people don’t get along.

‘I went to Cotham School and there used to be a record shop called Rooted Records on Gloucester Road, big up

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Peverelist who used to own it. I used to go into that record shop on the way home every day after school – I used to bun lessons sometimes and go in there and buy records; I know I shouldn’t have, but I still passed my GCSEs. ‘I used to go there and talk to him and get information about certain Bristol artists that were releasing music – ones I didn’t even know were from Bristol that I was listening to already.’

As a born and bred, we asked Omari what he thought about Bristol attracting new producers who may not have the same musical education as many of Bristol’s greats, with gentrification putting a dampener on the rave scene(s) that many of them came up through.

‘Bristol is always going to have that vibe though. It’s so open and everyone is so friendly that it doesn’t really matter where you’re from – if you come here you’re just going to get that vibe straight away.’

With his latest track on the circuit, Shuttle, already lined up for release, Omari reveals that he’s also got a four-track grime EP on the way.

I’ve released seven vinyls now and I’m happy with all of them, but the work I put into this one was mad ‘I’ve released seven vinyls now and I’m happy with all of them, but the work I put into this one was mad. I’m just trying to look for a home for it at the moment.

‘The four MCs I’ve got on it, no one is going to believe. It’s four grime tunes and people have definitely heard them – people are definitely going to be like, “Oh my god, you made this?” or “it was you that made this instrumental?” which has happened before.’

Other than that, Omari says that we can look forward more gigs, more tours and more releases, and potentially his own label on the horizon.

Words: Rachel Morris Photography: Dominika Schiebinger Shoot Location: Montpellier OH91 LIVE: 29 July – Sequences, Motion

14 July – Blue Mountain soundcloud.com/oh91

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PREVIEW

FAT LIP FEST WITH YOUNG GUNS 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 and pop-punk scenes right now, including ROAM, Blood Youth, Feed The Rhino and WSTR, headlined by the brilliant Young Guns.

Young Guns frontman Gustav Wood spoke to Nitelife ahead of the festival, to talk about their touring schedule and what fans can look forward to, after the band’s longest break from touring to date.

Young Guns first came to our attention in 2009 with the release of their first EP Mirrors. Since then, the band’s success has reached the masses with their extensive catalogue of music, including the release of their successful fourth album Echoes in 2016. Reflecting back on the band’s career since their first EP, Gustav talks about how Young Guns have progressed since their first release so many years ago.

‘It’s been nearly a decade of Young Guns and that’s terrifying! We’ve been touring nonstop and in some ways it still feels like we are a new band, but then there are other times when it really doesn’t feel that way at all.

‘When the band first got together, I said I’d sing until we found a proper singer… but I guess we never got another singer. It was all one big happy accident really, but I’m forever grateful, because I’m doing what I’m most passionate about.’

After nearly ten years together, with four albums and several global tours under their belts, Young Guns spend a lot of time focusing on the importance of keeping their sound fresh, whilst still continuing to follow the beat of their own drum.

‘I think when you’re in a band for some time, it can be hard to remain engaged and excited about what you’re doing, particularly if others are doing the same thing. So for us, it’s always been about “how do we remain excited by what we’re doing?”

We try not to concern ourselves with what’s cool and what’s not, or what’s contemporary or vogue.

We just write music in the hope that people will appreciate it ‘We’ve had to look at different ways of writing music to keep it fresh. When we first started writing, we would just sit in a room and make a noise until we did something we thought was cool. These days, John and I might sit around a piano or at our laptops and build songs that way.

‘We try not to concern ourselves with what’s cool and what’s not, or what’s contemporary or vogue. We just write music in the hope that people will appreciate it.’

The Young Guns sound has not only reached all corners of the UK, but their success has stretched worldwide, including the home of rock n roll – The United States.

‘One thing I’ve found is that there’s a real appetite for rock music there. Thousands of radio stations play exclusively rock music, so people are hungry for it. It’s nice to go over there and be a part of it. I think the style of music we play is generally more accepted over there, so that tends to offer us a lot more opportunities. We’ve done stuff we never thought we’d be able to do, like perform at Wrestlemania, Vans Warped Tour and even tour with rock bands like Seether.’

Just one look at Young Guns touring schedule and you can see how much the band love to tour worldwide with their live shows, but whilst taking time out this year to write and spend time with loved ones, Gus reflects back on what drives the band to stay on the road.

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‘I’ve never looked at chart musicians or the amount of albums sold as a particularly useful barometer of how well or badly the band are doing. The thing I enjoy seeing the most is people coming through the door and standing at the front of the stage and singing along. It might only be a handful of people or a big crowd, but that’s the thing I enjoy the most.

‘I think we’ve always just wanted to be out on the road performing. That’s the thing we all fantasised about when we were younger.

‘The truth is you travel a lot, you get really tired and you want to go home. But then you get home; you sit there for a few days and eventually get bored and think, ‘what the fuck am I doing?’ There isn’t anything else we’d rather be doing.

That being said, the band made a conscious decision this year to take a step back to re-charge their batteries and get their creative juices flowing in preparation for Young Guns’ inevitable fifth album.

‘We actively decided to take a step back this year so we could spend time with families and take a break, because we haven’t stopped in so long. John and I are in the middle of writing a new album though. I know it’s cliché to say, but it is probably the best work we’ve ever done. We’re really excited about this one and we want to get it released and out there as soon as we can.’

Finishing up the interview, Gus talks about Young Guns headline performance at Fat Lip Fest at The Lanes and Bristol Bierkeller later this July.

‘Because we spent the last two months hiding away writing new music, we are all itching to get back out there and perform again. This is the longest period we haven’t toured, so get ready to see a band that is really hungry, eager and grateful to be back on stage again.

‘We have some new material too, but we’re still deciding whether or not to play it out yet, so watch this space…’

WORDS: Abi Lewis YOUNG GUNS LIVE: 29 July – Fat Lip Fest, The Lanes & Bristol Bierkeller weareyoungguns.com

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THE INFLUENCERS // BEHIND THE SCENES WITH

LAILA MCKENZIE Laila Mckenzie Age: Occupation:

32 Promotions manager at Lakota & founder of Parallel Dimensions

Having only been in Bristol for three and a half years, Lakota promotions manager and independent promoter Laila Mckenzie has already had a significant impact on the city’s nightlife scene – managing the diary of one of Bristol’s most important clubs, as well as launching her own house and techno brand, Parallel Dimensions.

‘I’ve worked in the music industry for 15 years now in different capacities, and I’ve done promotions for 10 years. I come from up north, so I was involved in the club scene up there – Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds…’

However, after moving to Bristol during the height of the commercial crap house machine, Laila noticed a lack of authentic house nights and so, naturally, decided to start her own.

parents. I’m a single mum and I did university when my kids were babies, so I’ve always juggled my career with kids, but it is hard.

‘There are still a lot of barriers for women in the music industry, I think on both sides of the fence – artists and promoters. I’m not an artist, but I know a lot of women artists and they’ve had to move mountains to get to where they’ve got to get, and they’ll still get held down or people will say, “She got where she is because she’s a woman” – but actually they’ve had to work twice as hard as their male counterparts.

‘On the management side of things, again, it’s a man’s world, still. There’s been a lot of times where it’s felt like until people get to know me properly and find out what I’m about, they try and pull the wool over my eyes a bit.

‘Then people will turn around and say “Oh, she’s hardcore”, or this, that and the other – but for men it wouldn’t have been like that, it would just be normal.

But because everyone expects a woman to be subtle, it’s like it’s something out of the ordinary. So there are definitely still stereotypes there.

At first, going all out with décor and aerialists and other performers, but quickly deciding to strip the nights right back down and just focus solely on the music and the atmosphere it brings all on its own.

In terms of what advice Laila would give to promoters starting out, it’s some pretty sensible stuff: ‘With everything that I do, I always put 100% in.

Sometimes it pulls off, you might do amazing, you might make loads of money, it’s a good party, loads of people come. And then there are other times where I’ve still put my all into it and it’s flopped, I’ve lost money and I’ve felt disappointed.

‘And when I was going to house music events, it was just seeming that it wasn’t very mixed at all – it was very student focused, I wasn’t noticing many black people in there, and I found that quite disappointing because it is a music of black origin.’

‘I always offer my support to the community – any community projects, really, I try to get involved with, especially within the Caribbean music community.

‘I’ve also got a particular interest in woman in music and I want to start doing some projects around that – but it’s finding the time because I have two kids as well.

‘It is harder for women in the industry, especially

‘There’s been a lot of times where I think, what am I doing this for? It’s long hours and I’ve got kids. You don’t really have a social life anymore – your work becomes your social life and your friends become people who are in the industry as well, and the boundaries… there aren’t any anymore.

‘My friends, family, people I know have been in the game 30 years plus – whether they’ve been club owners, DJs or promoters. They don’t need to do it anymore, financially they’re good, and so it must be addictive. It’s a career and it’s a lifestyle.’

‘When I came to Bristol three and half years ago, it was house that was dominating the mass market at that time – I know Bristol will always be drum and bass and jungle – but that was the bandwagon sound at the time.

‘I do a lot of things in the community. I used to work for the old organisers of St Paul’s Carnival as their operations coordinator. And I will get involved in Carnival again, once they’ve decided what route they’re going to go down next year.

You have to have some kind of madness to be able to survive in the industry

‘But at the same time, the flipside to it is that if you’re doing something you love, you never get bored of it.

Even if you’re tired and you don’t want to do it, you still feel that push inside of you, because you’ve got a passion for it. It’s addictive!

Because everyone expects a woman to be subtle, it’s like it’s something out of the ordinary

Outside of work, Laila also tries to use her events experience to benefit the local community, having been heavily involved with St Paul’s Carnival before it went on hiatus.

‘When you’re doing something where you really love the music, you’ll be blinded and you won’t see certain things, and you’ll just keep going and throwing money at it – and that’s okay, but at the end of the day, it is a business and if it’s your career and your bread and butter, you do need it to sustain you financially, so there’s a balance to be found.

‘You’ve got to be very strict and disciplined to keep boundaries in place, because you could work 24 hours a day.

‘Parallel Dimensions is a house and techno brand, but it’s authentic old school stuff with the pioneers. We’ve tried to stay really true to house music and what it sounds like and how it feels, how it’s supposed to be – bringing people together.

For a night dedicated to old school sounds, what better way to keep it authentic than by booking some of the house scene greats? Over the years, Laila has booked the likes of 808 State, Graeme Park, Grooverider, Fabio, Evil Eddie, K-Klass and John De Silva, as well as welcoming Bristol’s own house icon Deli-G as a regular Parallel resident.

better for me, because in business terms, I’m making decisions based on logic instead of passion.

‘You only have to look at statistics to see that there are far more men in the industry – it’s in your face that there is – but I question, why? Is it because they are doing a better a job, or is it because more doors get opened for them by other men?’

But despite having to work harder at times to prove herself, 15 years into a career in the industry, it’s clearly something that Laila is passionate about.

It’s a career and it’s a lifestyle ‘You have to have some kind of madness to be able to survive in the industry. There’s no structure, a lot of it is winging it, there’s a lot of risks, and you can put in a lot of hard work and not get much out of it. So you’ve got to have some sort of yearn inside you for the music or for events to be able to do it.

‘I’ve found that when I put on events with music that I’m passionate about, I don’t always make the right decisions. But when I put on events with music that’s not my music, or something I’d go out to, I find that works

‘What I say to other promoters is to always put 100% into it, because then if it doesn’t work out, but you know that you’ve ticked every box and there was nothing you could change, then you know that whatever made it not work isn’t down to you.

‘Because there are lots of factors we’re not in control of.

An event might pop up that’s better than yours – you might have checked out all the local events beforehand, but it could be somebody from out of town that just rocks up and puts on a big event that sucks up your customers. It could be the weather! Loads of stuff…

‘I’ve booked an act before where it was a collective, and I got a call a couple of days before the show to say that the main guy had got locked up in prison. Things like that are completely out of your control.

‘Also, it doesn’t always have to be a big capacity to be a good party – it’s to do with the vibe. I’ve been to parties where there are 5000 people in there and there’s no vibe at all, just people standing around like zombies. And I’ve been to parties with 200 capacity where people have been proper vibing. It’s down to the effort you put in.’

pdnights.com photography by Martin Thompson FB: Thefacecollective

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51 stokes croft

38 // VENUES

51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP | Twitter - Coming soon | facebook.com/51stokescroft | 01179 148 048 | 51stokescroft.com

A vibrant and welcoming venue with traditional and historic roots, being one of the oldest Public Houses in Stokes Croft. Our space is versatile and creative, blending homemade, locally sourced food with livemusic, art and late night party DJs. Our beautiful garden offers a sunny sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle of Stokes Croft.

THE MORNING AFTER CLUB - HARRY POTTER’S BDAY MONTH To celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter, No.51 will be vegging out watching the entire HP collection. Cosy sofas + Pizza and Butter Beer for a tenner...it’s like stumbling across Gryffindor’s sword in a lake.

16/23/30 Jul // 4pm – 10pm // Free

MR. FITZ / HARBOURSIDE FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY

Has the Harbourside Festival left you wanting more? Mr. Fitz is our DJ of choice, with hip hop, funk and swing and all the beats in-between, taking you into the early hours of the morning.

22 Jul // 10pm – 4am // Free

02 academy

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Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA | @o2academybris | facebook.com/o2academybristol | 0905 5020 3999 | o2academybristol.co.uk

The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s busiest music venues playing host to major touring acts as well as up and coming artists. We’ve established ourselves as one of the best venues to catch your favourite bands in the Southwest. We’re also home to Ramshackle - Bristol’s Notorious Weekly Rave: A fine selection of all thats good in music mixed by Patrick Nazemi, Chezney & Guests.

GOGOL BORDELLO

facebook.com/o2academybristol twitter.com/o2academybris instagram.com/o2academybris facebook.com/o2academybristol youtube.com/o2academytv

Rising to international acclaim with their gypsy-punk sound, Gogol Bordello have been electrifying the world with their blend of metal, rap, flamenco, roots reggae and a gypsy two-step rhythm.

twitter.com/o2academybris instagram.com/o2academybris youtube.com/o2academytv

4 Jul // 7.30pm – 11pm // £25.85 inc bf Mon 5th Jun • £5 adv

Fri 1st Sep • £12 adv

Sat 28th Oct • £18.50 adv

BEAT IT

Guns 2 Roses

Sleaford Mods

A live music charity event supporting

Wed 6th Sep • £27.50 adv

Teenage Cancer Trust & Penny Brohn

The Psychedelic Furs

Sat 10th Jun • £19.50 adv

Fri 15th Sep • £12 adv

2-Tone Tribute Tour

The Velvets

Thu 15th Jun • £18 adv

Fri 22nd Sep • £13 adv

The Wedding Present

The Smyths

Playing “George Best”

+ Nachthexen

Thu 2nd Nov • £25 adv

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Tue 14th Nov • £29.50 adv

Happy Mondays + Jon Dasilva

+ Young Romance

Tue 25th Sep • £27.50 adv

Sun 18th Jun • £18 adv

Bush

House Of Pain

Tue 26th Sep • £24 adv

+ Mushroomhead

Sun 25th Jun • £20 adv

Sparks

Sun 19th Nov • £22 adv

Dead Kennedys

Thu 28th Sep • £15 adv

Newton Faulkner

Sundara Karma

Wed 22nd Nov • £19.50 adv

Fri 29th Sep • £18 adv

PVRIS

Thu 29th Jun • £27.50 adv

Cheap Trick

Mayday Parade

Tue 4th Jul • £22 adv

Wed 4th Oct • £17.50 adv

Gogol Bordello

Thu 16th Nov • £22.50 adv

Insane Clown Posse

Sat 25th Nov • From £14.90 adv 10pm-3am • over 18s only

+ Dave Hause and The Mermaid

Loyle Carner

Festival Of The Dead

Wed 2nd Aug • £20 adv

Thu 5th Oct • £22.50 adv

Fri 1st Dec • £16.50 adv

Bad Religion

New Found Glory

Thu 3rd Aug • £6 adv

Fri 6th Oct • £22.50 adv

YES LAD

DJ Shadow

Sun 6th Aug • £18 adv

Wed 11th Oct • £35 adv

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Mon 4th Dec • £22.50 adv / £85 VIP

Scouting For Girls

Dru Hill feat. Sisqo, 112 & Ginuwine

Wed 13th Dec • £27.50 adv

+ Csar + Mista Bibs

Thu 14th Dec • £24 adv

Wed 18th Oct • £16 adv

Shed Seven

+ General Roots + Stick figure

Mura Masa

+ Cast

+ Matt Stocks (DJ Set)

Mon 23th Oct • £16 adv

Sat 26th Aug • From £12 adv

MØ

10pm-5am • over 18s only

+ Skott

Purple Rain A Celebration of Prince

Breakin Science

Wed 25th Oct • £22.50 adv

Thu 21st Dec • £21.25 adv

Bristol Bank Holiday Special

W.A.S.P.

The Twang

Kate Nash + Skating Polly

Sat 12th Aug • £22.50 adv

Sublime with Rome

Fish

Fri 15th Dec • £19.50 adv

O2 Academy Bristol Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5NA • Doors 7pm unless stated

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Venue box office opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 4pm

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o2academybristol.co.uk

June • 2017

REVOLUTION BRISTOL PRIDE AFTERPARTY: CHARLOTTE CHURCH’S LATE NIGHT POP DUNGEON Revolution bring you Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon, Horse Meat Disco and many other acts that will keep you going well into the morning hours.

8 Jul // 10pm – Late // £14.35 inc bf

the bootlegger XX

40 // VENUES

233 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5QP | @Brstlbootlegger | facebook.com/BristolBootlegger | 0117 942 2700 | bristolbootlegger.co.uk

The Bootlegger, an independent, family run business welcoming all who look for a friendly company, good conversation, and an amazing selection of Liquor. Our liquor, our service and our music are inspired by Prohibition-era traditions but also offer the very best of contemporary modern America. Live Music and a great atmosphere are at the heart of the Bootlegger.

AWESOME WELLS

DJ Awesome Wells will take you from swing to electro swing, making stops at rock ‘n’ roll, blues and ska.

Every Saturday // 11pm – 2am // Free

LEARN TO BE A BOOTLEGGER COCKTAIL MASTER ShAKE IT, STRAIN IT, BuILd IT, dRINK IT!

Learn 3 different cocktaiL techniques with your own personaL bootLegger, then choose your two favourite drinks you’ve seen being made,

to make and enjoy for yourseLf! THE DELICIOUS CHOICES

MOJITO • Old fashioned • LONG ISLAND ESPRESSO MARTINI • Cosmopolitan • martini £20 per person. Free Glass oF prosecco on arrival.

Groups oF up to 16 welcome.

Book Your slots everYdaY Between 5 - 7 pm & 7:30 - 930 pm At Info@Bristolbootlegger.co.uk

WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS FESTIVE SEASON? BOOK NOW FOR YOUR XMAS PARTY ON 0117 9422700

HAPPY HOUR

Our Happy Hour features old classics as well as some of our own inhouse creations. In more of a “Happy Night” fashion, it runs all night from Sunday to Thursday and until 9pm on Friday’s and Saturday’s.

Sunday – Thursday all night Friday & Saturday 4pm – 9pm// 2 for £10

colston hall

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Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR | @Colston_Hall | facebook.com/ColstonHall | 0117 203 4040 | colstonhall.org

‘Colston Hall is Bristol’s largest concert hall, presenting major names in rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical music such as Laura Marling, John Grant, Richard Hawley, Robert Plant and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. It houses world-class comedy, film screenings and light entertainment, as well as local choirs, orchestras and schools.

MERCURY REV & THE ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA Mercury Rev will be joined on stage by Simon Raymonde and the Royal Northern Sinfonia, for a magical and intimate orchestral performance of Mercury Rev’s 13-album back catalogue.

summer at colston hall 0117 203 4040 colstonhall.org

13 Jul // 7.30pm – 11pm // £19.50 inc. bf sun 2 jul darlingside

sun 16 jul yola carter

tue 12 – wed 13 sep erased tapes is 10

sun 2 jul bristol plays music summer festival

mon 17 jul mavis staples & the james hunter six

tue 12 sep kiasmos & rival consoles

tue 4 jul steve winwood

wed 26 jul the spooky men’s chorale

tue 12 sep lubomyr melnyk & douglas dare

thu 27 jul raghu dixit

wed 13 sep penguin café, allred & broderick, masayoshi fujita & daniel brandt

tue 4 jul lee fields & the expressions thu 13 jul mercury rev & the royal northern sinfonia fri 14 – mon 17 jul river town: bristol’s americana weekend fri 14 jul jon cleary & amythyst kiah fri 14 jul the shires & ward thomas sat 15 jul jim lauderdale & my darling clementine sat 15 jul martha wainwright & angaleena presley sun 16 jul nick lowe, paul carrack & andy fairweather low

sun 13 aug the flaming lips tue 15 – thu 17 aug hoo-ha! children’s festival thu 17 aug laura gibson & karl blau full band tue 22 aug holy f*ck thu 31 aug – fri 1 sep the magnetic fields: 50 song memoir sat 2 sep neil hilborn sun 3 sep courtney marie andrews sun 10 sep martin & eliza carthy

fri 15 sep dylan leblanc sat 16 sep the bristol sessions live sun 17 sep thea gilmore mon 18 sep danny & the champions of the world thu 21 sep ne-yo thu 21 sep charlie fink sun 24 sep suzanne vega fri 29 sep yolanda brown

MARTHA WAINWRIGHT

Canadian-American singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright is best known for her confessional writing style and distinctive voice. Come and celebrate her new album ‘Goodnight City’ with this unforgettable show.

15 Jul // 7.30pm – 11pm // £19.50 inc bf

crofters XX rights

42 // VENUES

117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RW | @Crofters_Rights | Facebook.com/croftersrights | 0117 2310079 | croftersrights.co.uk

Situated in the heart of Stokes Croft, Crofters Rights brings you fine craft beer, exciting street food and a big versatile arts space for the local community. Passionate about beer, we are dedicated to seeking out the finest beers the UK craft beer scene has to offer. Our carefully selected list includes some lovely local beers from Bristol as well as some interesting international beers.

TRUK PRESENTS: ROMMEK + PROGRESSION

Bringing a new Techno event to Bristol, TRUK present Blueprint Records Rommek, alongside Progression from Mord Records.

Showcasing established artists and up and coming talent.

8 Jul // 10pm – 3am // £8 inc bf

SPRINGBREAK + BEVERLY SHRILLS + FELINA + LORALIE Following their incredible performance at Dot To Dot Festival in Bristol we are proud to announce Springbreak will be headlining The Crofters Rightsin Bristol with some very Special Guests, including Beverly Shrills, Felina and Loralie.

28 Jul // 7pm – 10.30pm // £6

dutch

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16 West St, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0DF | @dutch.bristol | facebook.com/Dutch.Bristol | 0117 330 2905 | dutchbristol.com

Dutch is a new specialist gin bar, restaurant and event space in the heart of Old Market. Aiming to stock in excess of 350 types of gin and throwing regular parties with some of Bristol’s favourite promoters, the Dutch is perfect for gin and music lovers alike.

BITCH, PLEASE!

To celebrate Bristol Pride, impeccable LGBT+ party-throwers Bitch.

Please! will be taking over the Dutch with a night full of quality underground music with plenty of sass.

8 July // 8pm – 2am // Free Entry

Saturday 1st July

DISCO MUTANE COSMIC FUNK * MUTANT DISCO * BAMBOO BOOGIE

Thursday 6th July

WORM DISCO * CUMBIA * SALSA * AFRO * DISCO * FUNK * SAMBA * RUMBA * CALYPSO * JAZZ * SOUL

Saturday 8th July

BITCH, PLEASE! MIDNIGHT RUNWAY - BRISTOL PRIDE FESTIVAL

Sunday 9th July FLORIDA BOY PRESENTS

B.Y.O.V BRING YOUR OWN VINYL Friday 14th July

DUTCH PRESENTS THE DIRTY DUKES CLUB GOOD TIMES RHYTHM AND BLUES.

Thursday 20th July

WORM DISCO BACK AGAIN BUT IF IT’S NICE PLAY IT TWICE!

WE ARE A LIVE MUSIC, EVENT SPACE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS WE ALSO OFFER PRIVATE GIN TASTING PARTIES PLEASE CALL TO MAKE A BOOKING **DOWNSTAIRS PRIVATE HIRE AVAILABLE SOON**

WWW.DUTCHBRISTOL.COM 16 WEST ST, OLD MARKLET, BRISTOL BS2 0DF FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK @DUTCH.BRISTOL

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THE DIRTY DUKES CLUB

The Dirty Dukes house band will be beating out floor stomping retro grooves from the likes Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Howlin’ Wolf.

Enjoy a night full of R&B, blues and rock n roll, while you sip on a house special bootleg cocktail.

14 July // 8pm – 2am // Free Entry

the fleece

44 // VENUES

12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ | @FleeceBristol | facebook.com/fleecebristol | 0117 945 0996 | thefleece.co.uk

Legendary live music venue previously hosting the likes of Oasis, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and Bloc Party. Live music 7 nights a week and new club nights coming soon The Fleece is a must for music lovers and students. The in-house promotions team are also responsible for promoting many gigs across the city in other venues so follow us on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates on our upcoming gigs

TOBINFEST 2017

Celebrating the 75th birthday of Mike Tobin, one of the founding fathers of Bristol Music. This will be a special weekend, featuring Ricky Cool & The In Crowd, The Mutter Slater Band and many more.

15 + 16 Jul // 1pm - Late // ÂŁ11 inc bf

MARK MORRISS (THE BLUETONES)

Mark Morriss returns to Bristol for a special show, alongside over 15 of the best local acoustic artists. Playing a mix of new tracks and classics from the The Bluetones.

23 Jul // 12.30pm - late // ÂŁ11inc bf (all ages)

THE FULL MOON / ATTIC BAR

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1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR | Twitter - Coming soon | facebook.com/pages/The-Full-Moon-and-Attic-Bar | 01179 245 007 | fmbristol.co.uk

The Full Moon pub, Attic bar, with its Moonshine bar and Shisha bar are all the on the same grounds. This really is a hub for all nightime activities from events, parties, drink and food. To add to this there is also a backpackers hotel which adds an international vibe to a great night out.

What more could you ask for?

MAPLE SYRUP PRESENTS: POST-PRIDE GIG

Looking for the perfect Pride after party to continue dancing the night away to? Well Maple Syrup have got you covered. With a line-up of some of the greatest local names, including Cosmic Ninja, Muff Said, Flowerpot and Tina Hart.

8 Jul // 8.3pm – 2am // £3

WRONGTOM MEETS THE RAGGA TWINS + DJ DAD Following this year’s Tru Thoughts collaboration with ‘Wrongtom Meets The Ragga Twins’ the legendary breakbeat/jungle MC’s are taking stage with the South London based producer Wrongtom, to showcase their collaborative project live.

21 Jul // 8.30pm – 2am // £3

the gallimaufry

46 // VENUES

26-28 The Promenade, Gloucester Road, BS7 8AL | @thegallibristol | facebook.com/TheGallimaufryBristol | 01179 42 7 319 | thegallimaufry.co.uk

An independent bar, restaurant and music venue on the Gloucester Rd. A relaxed coffee shop vibe in the day, ‘The Galli’ serves food and drinks all day with live music and DJs 7 nights a week (always free entry). Working with local suppliers, artists & artisans wherever possible. Check www. thegallimaufry.co.uk for up-todate info on menus and events.

A weekly residency with Mike Deniran presenting forward thinking funk and soul. With a shifting line-up of special guests joining the house band, plus tribute sessions and jam nights.

Every Thursday // 8pm – Late // Free

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Weekly DJ residency with selectors Withdrawn, VMO$ (Young Echo), Windows 97 and guests. On 1st July get ready for a St Pauls Weekend Special, with guests: Boofy, Wu Yen, Parris & Jiinx.

Every Saturday // 9pm - Late // Free

the golden lion

VENUES // 47

244 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NZ | @goldenlionbriz | facebook.com/goldenlionbristol | 0117 924 6449 | goldenlionbristol.co.uk

Live music 6 nights a week! Mondays - Open Mic Night. Tuesdays - A live evening of Folk music hosted my Nuala Honan. Wednesays Uberphonic: A surprise mix bag encompassing the whole music spectrum. Keep up to date on our Social Media pages for full listings and details. Bar open ‘til 1am Friday and Saturday, and midnight on Sunday -Thursday.

GOLDEN LION

THE BACK YARD BASH STREET PARTY

The Golden Lions annual street party returns on Sat 8th July.

Featuring the Kirris Riviere Blues Band, The Redhillbillies, Medicine Creek, The Backbone Blues Band, Rachel Laven & The Rosellys, plus the Atomic Rays.

8 Jul // Noon - Midnight // Free Entry

LIVE MUSIC JULY 2017

BIG FAT MOSTLY MUSIC QUIZ - MONDAY @ 9pm SAT

1st

THE ALBINO FROGS

70’s Inspired Funk

THU 6th JAMES MORTON’s GROOVE DEN New Residency FRI 7th BARBARELLAS BANG BANG Euro Gypsy Punk SAT 8th BACK YARD BASH STREET PARTY 12-8pm KIRRIS RIVIERE BLUES BAND - THE REDHILLBILLIES THE BACKBONE BLUES BAND - MEDICINE CREEK THE ROSELLYS - RACHEL LAVEN (Texas) Blues, Booze, Burgers n Boogie Woogie!

THU FRI SAT THU

13th 14th 15th 20th

ENTER THE LION Songwriters Showcase THE HOT TIN ROOFS Jump Blues & Swing THE LOVE VULTURES Lively Covers Band DON GALLARDO (Nashville, TN) RACHEL LAVEN (San Antonio, TX) THE ROSELLYS (Bristol, UK)

£7 Tickets available at www.bristolticketshop.co.uk

FRI SAT

21st LILTING BANSHEES Bristol’s Newest Irish Band 22nd MELLOW DOWN EASY Rockin Harmonica Blues

THU FRI SAT

27th PIGSTY HILL BLUES CLUB Open Blues Jam 28th THE AMIGOS FIRECORNER DJ’s Ska / Rocksteady 29th TBC DON GALLARDO / RACHEL LAVEN / THE ROSELLYS

A night of the finest Americana is in store as Nashville’s Don Gallardo and San Antonio’s Rachel Laven are supported The Rosellys from Bristol. All playing with full bands this will be a truly inspiring evening.

20 Jul // 7.30pm – Late // £7 Door or Bristol Ticket Shop

lakota

48 // VENUES

6 Upper York St, Bristol, BS2 8QN | @LakotaBristol | facebook.com/lakotabristol | 01179 232 225 | lakota.co.uk

Situated in a converted warehouse, hosting a wide range of underground events. It now welcomes a larger crowd of people owing to the mix in music styles on show. The club covers 3 storeys, 4 dance areas, a huge balcony. Lakota also boasts a massive outside smoking area.

Lakota remains one of Bristol’s big players.

DETONATION BOULEVARD: THE AWAKENING

Get ready for a night of pure madness, as Detonation Boulevard comes to the legendary Lakota for some Jungle, Drum n Bass and Dancehall Riddims. Featuring Kenny Ken, Nicky Blackmarket, Dr S Catchet and more.

7 Jul // 10pm – 6am // £7.50/ £12 adv

SATURDAY 1ST JULY

LAKOTA CARNIVAL DAY PARTY IN ASSOCIATION WITH ST PAULS CARNIVAL CIC CREWS FROM 12:34, CUBANA, CARNIVAL, PARALLEL DIMENSIONS AND WHO?¿CARES SATURDAY 1ST JULY

CUBANA - JUNGLE CARNIVAL - W/ GROOVERIDER FRIDAY 7TH JULY

DETONATION BOULEVARD PRESENTS THE AWAKENING W/ KENNY KEN

SATURDAY 8TH JULY

WORK HARD & PLAY HARD 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

FRIDAY 14TH JULY

HARDCORE RESURRECTION W/ DARREN STYLES

SATURDAY 15TH JULY

SKANKERS SUMMER SKANK OUT W/ DJ GUV

WEDNESDAY 16TH AUGUST

LOW DOWN DEEP & KRONIC BASS PRESENTS: THE SUMMER BASH (UNDER 18) W/LOGAN D

-SATURDAY 19TH AUGUST

TRAJECTIONS W/ CASISDEAD

W/ TONY V SOUND

SKANKERS SUMMER SKANK OUT

Skankers Summer Skank out are ready to knock your socks off with the heaviest line up to date for your summer pleasure. Featuring Guv, Eksman, Herbzie, Logan D and powered by the Mighty RC1 Sound System.

15 Jul // 10pm – 6am // £20/£25 +bf

the lanes

VENUES // 49

22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE | @thelanesbristol | facebook.com/lanes.bristol | 01173 251 979 | thelanesbristol.co.uk

Rapidly establishing itself amongst the ranks of city’s most respected music venues. As well as playing host to both international and local live music and clubnights, The Lanes also offers round the clock bowling, an Italian style pizzeria, karaoke, a vintage shop and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere.

DOO WOP: ROCK N ROLL PARTY

A Rock & Roll Party provided by Dollsnatch and Marilyn Morose. Get ready to dance until the early hours of the morning with some of the best music and drinks deals in town.

14 Jul // 9pm – 3am // £3

FAT LIP FEST 2017

Fat Lip will be hosting its first festival, bringing some incredible talent from the best and the biggest bands in the country. Get set for a lineup featuring Young Guns, Feed The Rhino and more.

29 Jul // 1pm – 11.30pm // £17 inc bf

the lantern XX

50 // VENUES

Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR | @Colston_Hall | facebook.com/ColstonHall | 0117 203 4040 | colstonhall.org

The Lantern at Colston Hall presents a packed programme of cutting edge artists playing everything from jazz, electronica and pop, to folk, world and hip hop. Recent visitors include Kamasi Washington, Julia Holter, Slum Village, This Is The Kit and Saul Williams. Grab a bite to eat at Beerd and relax in Colston Hall’s stylish modern foyer before you head to the show.

LEE FIELDS AND THE EXPRESSIONS

Legendary American soul artist Lee Fields has been making funk and soul anthems since 1969. With a catalogue ranging from James Brown-style funk to lo-fi blues, this show will definitely be a treat for the ears.

4 Jul // 8pm – Late // £16.50 inc. bf

Highlights Sun 2 Jul Darlingside Tue 4 Jul Lee Fields & The Expressions Fri 14 – Mon 17 Jul River Town: Bristol’s Americana Weekend Fri 14 Jul Jon Cleary & Amythyst Kiah

Sun 3 Sep Courtney Marie Andrews

Sun 1 Oct Micah P. Hinson & the Holy Strangers

Sun 10 Sep Martin & Eliza Carthy

Mon 2 Oct Jolie Holland & Samantha Parton

Tue 12 Sep Erased Tapes is 10: lubomyr melnyk & Douglas Dare

Mon 9 Oct James Yorkston & Kris Drever & Withered Hand

Fri 15 Sep Dylan LeBlanc

Wed 11 Oct The Young ’uns

Sat 15 Jul Jim Lauderdale & My Darling Clementine

Sat 16 Sep The Bristol Sessions Live

Fri 13 Oct Lankum (Lynched)

Sun 16 Jul Yola Carter

Sun 17 Sep Thea Gilmore

Thu 27 Jul Raghu Dixit

Mon 18 Sep Danny & The Champions Of The World

Tue 15 – Thu 17 Aug Hoo-Ha! Children’s Festival Tue 22 Aug Holy F*ck Sat 2 Sep Neil Hilborn

Thu 21 Sep Charlie Fink: Cover My Tracks Fri 29 Sep YolanDa Brown

www.facebook.com/colstonhall @colston_hall instagram.com/colstonhall

Sat 14 Oct The Haggis Horns Mon 16 Oct Forest Swords Wed 18 Oct Martin Simpson Mon 23 Oct Dan Owen Thu 26 Oct Justin Currie & The Pallbearers

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

Box Office: 0117 203 4040 www.colstonhall.org/the-lantern

JOHN CLEARY

Highly respected pianist, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter John Cleary will be performing music from his latest album ‘Go Go Juice’ (2016) The Lantern this July. Come witness his expert piano-led funk and rnb style.

14 Jul // 8pm – Late // £15.25/£16.95 inc.bf

Marble Factory

VENUES // 51

74-78 Avon Street, Bristol | 0117 972 3111 | @MarbleFactoryUK | facebook.com/marblefactorybristol | marblefactorybristol.com

Set in what was formerly a skate park, Bristol’s newest live venue The Marble Factory has been completely re-developed and re-configured to host live music, club nights and much more.

The philosophy applied throughout the process of developing the venue was to offer artists and promoters an enjoyable and affordable option with the emphasis on having everything needed in-house and ready to go.

T.LOVE

Polish rock band T.Love are finally hitting Bristol with their electrifying live show, featuring rock hits from their 30+ year back catalogue.

Die hard T.Love fans get ready, because this is going to be an unforgettable show.

22 Sep // 6.30pm – 10pm // £27.50 adv

ANATHEMA AND ALCEST

Formed in 1990, Anathema have long lived up to their name: a band that transcends transient fashion in favour of the tireless pursuit of songwriting perfection, sonic substance and the wide-eyed conquering of new musical ground.

28 Sep // 7pm – 11pm // £22 +bf

mother’s XX ruin

52 // VENUES

7-9 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UE | @TheMothersRuin | facebook.com/The-Mothers-Ruin | 07546 082 009 | mothersruinbristol.co.uk

Bright Red, behind the market on St Nicks street, a three floor mad funhouse that specialises in super sweaty aural delights of Rock n Roll, Pop and Disco. We pride ourselves on being Free to enter nearly every night, without compromising on our entertainment. Upstairs or downstairs you won’t be going anywhere quite like here!

MOTHERS RUIN QUIZ

Join Ash and co as they take you through the latest in music, news and general knowledge, in the Ruin’s very own test of skill and endurance. Winning team takes pot, plus bonus games and free food.

Every Tuesday // 9pm – Late // £1 per person

JACK RABBIT SLIMS

A free entry evening of the best current and classic music from the past 70 years, including funk, soul and rock n roll. Come boogie the night away.

21 Jul // 9pm – Late // Free Entry

mr wolfs XX

VENUES // 53

32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1TG | @MrWolfsBristol | facebook.com/MrWolfs | 0117 923 2565 | mrwolfs.com

Wolfies is the place for live music and late night party. It’s the place you’ll get the opportunity to see up and coming bands, to bust some moves on the dance floor, to watch talented artists paint live, to hear some quality musicians come together and jam their hearts out. We are open 7 nights a week and look forward to seeing you soon....

NIGHTBUS PRESENTS: B O M B S + SUPPORT // THE CONDUCTOR B O M B S are joining Night Bus UK and Mr. Wolf’s Bristol for a huge summer show. Combining trip-hop rhythms with a rock and roll attitude, creating an edgy and individual sound.

15 Jul // 9pm - 4am // £3/£4 OTD

FIRE FENCES + KARMA CLUB + TELL THE HOI // DJ KIBBLA Get ready for some of the most exciting indie bands to break through Wales and Bath. With a line-up featuring Fire Fences, Karma Club and more, you are going to be in for a treat.

6 Jul // 9pm – 4am // £3/£4 OTD

the oldXX bookshop

54 // VENUES

65 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1ES | @theoldbookshop | The Old Bookshop | 0117 953 5222 | theoldbookshop.co.uk

The Old Bookshop is an informal, sociable café-bar located on North Street. With its eclectic decor, homemade food, unique cocktail bar, boatyard beer garden, and famous Sunday roasts, The Old Bookshop is known for doing things its own way. The bar showcases guest ales and local craft beers week-by-week, and the ever-changing menu from guest chefs, pop-ups and street food vendors.

UPFEST

Europe’s largest free street art and graffiti festival returns to Bristol.

The Old Bookshop will play host to live art, live music, DJs, food stalls,dodgy disco and the glitterati girls.

29 Jul // 11am // Free Entry

WAX ON

A strictly vinyl only night with DJs playing blues, soul, funk, disco, and guilty pleasures. DJs on rotation: Lord Drubs, Slow and Low, Michael Vinyl, Ben Bookshop, We don’t talk.

Every Thursday // 8pm // Free Entry

SWX

VENUES // 55

15 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2JY | @swxbristol | facebook.com/swxbristol | 0117 945 0325 | swxbristol.com

SWX is a live music venue and event space in Bristol city centre. Equipped with a state of the art sound & lighting system, we’ll be playing host to some of the best gigs the city has to offer, as well as being home to two of Bristols most loved Club Nights; Far Fetched every Friday and CODEC every Saturday night. Head to SWXBristol.com for our latest listings

EAT SLEEP DRAG REPEAT PRESENTS: SHARON NEEDLES & WILLIAM BELLI Calling all Rupaul’s Drag Race Fans: Sharon Needles and Willam are set to take centre stage at SWX for one hell of a sickening show. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, what are you waiting for?

7 Jul // 10pm – Late // £27.50 inc bf

FRI 7TH JULY

SAT 14TH OCT

EAT SLEEP DRAG REPEAT. PRESENTS:

DOORS 6:30PM / CURFEW 10:30PM

SHARON NEEDLES & WILLAM BELLI From £25 + BF

THE AMAZONS From £12 + BF

THUR 17TH OCT DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

THUR 13TH JULY DOORS 7:30PM / CURFEW 11PM

SUNN O))) From £22.50 + BF

JP COOPER From £16.50 + BF

THUR 26TH OCT DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

THUR 17TH JULY

TOM ZANETTI & K.O KANE From £4 + BF

FRI 25TH AUG

SOULTRAIN

FT. THE REAL THING LIVE IN CONCERT

THE PIGEON DETECTIVES

+ LITTLE COMETS From £18+ BF

JULY DEC 2017

TUE 7TH NOV DOORS 7:30PM / CURFEW 11PM

SYLVAN ESSO From £15+ BF

From £18 + BF

SUN 27TH AUG

THUR 9TH NOV DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

KISSTORY

RIDE

LINE UP TBA

FRI 24TH NOV

THE BEST OLD SKOOL ANTHEMS

From £25+ BF

DOORS 6:30PM / CURFEW 10PM

WED 13TH SEPT DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

TASH SULTANA From £13 + BF

THUR 14TH SEPT DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

LOWKEY From £16 + BF

WED 20TH SEPT DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

THE SHERLOCKS From £12 + BF

FRI 29TH SEPT DOORS 6PM / CURFEW 10PM

ALDOUS HARDING + KATIE VON SCHLEICHER From £10+ BF

WED 6TH DEC DOORS 7PM / CURFEW 11PM

SIKTH From £15+ BF

SAT 9TH DEC DOORS 6PM / CURFEW 10PM

BEANS ON TOAST + SKINNY LISTER DOUBLE TROUBLE TOUR From £15+ BF

COASTS From £8 + BF

CODEC

This month, Codec presents the best of old school garage, rnb and hip hop, along with a bunch of new bangers. Expect to hear sounds from R Kelly to Usher. First 200 pre-ordered tickets are free.

8 Jul // 10.30pm – 4am // Free/£7

thekla XX

56 // VENUES

The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB | @theklabristol | facebook.com/theklabristol | 0117 929 3301 | theklabristol.co.uk

Bristol’s only music venue and club on a boat!

From live toe-tapping Americana to the dirtiest Dubstep this side of London and everything in between, we have all your musical needs covered.

We play host to the cream of the city’s weekly club nights as well as national and international touring live acts every week. Welcome aboard!

WILL HOGE

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.

THEKLA

LIVE LISTINGS The Grove East Mud Dock Bristol BS1 4RB theklabristol.co.uk | thekla.club F L theklabristol | I X theklabris

12 July // 7pm – Late // £15.40 inc bf

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SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 1ST JULY

FLORALYN GEORGE

GOLDRAY + RAPTOR

TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 10TH JULY

PAUL KELLY

PIERCE BROTHERS

WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 3RD OCTOBER

GIRLPOOL

GAVIN JAMES

+ IAN SWEET

THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 12TH JULY

SAN CISCO

WILL HOGE + HANS CHEW

SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

ALVVAYS

FRIDAY 21ST - SUNDAY 23RD JULY

BRISTOL HARBOUR FESTIVAL

FREE ENTRY

SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST

HIT THE DECK ALL DAYER

WEDNESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH THURSDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

THE MAINE

TUESDAY 8TH AUGUST

LUCKY CHOPS

SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

JARET REDDICK

SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST

BOO SEEKA

SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

THE VEILS

SUNDAY 20TH AUGUST

LONELY ROBOT

MONDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

+ TILT

JAKE ISAAC

MONDAY 21ST AUGUST

TIMBER TIMBRE

SOLD OUT

FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER

PAUL DRAPER

+ ESTRONS

THURSDAY 24TH AUGUST

RYAN HAMILTON & THE TRAITORS + FORT HOPE

MACMILLAN FEST 2017

SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 27TH AUGUST

ART IS HARD PRESENTS: HARDLY A PARTY WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST

MO PITNEY

SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

+ FRANKIE DAVIES

AQUILO

THURSDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER

TOM GRENNAN FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER

VAN ZELLER + LEECHES + MILO’S PLANES

HIT THE DECK FESTIVAL ALL-DAYER

Bristol’s favourite rock festival returns in August. Featuring local punk rock heroes Milk Teeth, their emo tour buddies Wallflower, the big riffs of Big Spring and Heck side project HCBP.

5 Aug // 2pm – 10pm // £11 inc bf

to the XXmoon

VENUES // 57

27-29 Midland Road, Old Market, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0JT | @tothemoonbris | facebook.com/pg/tothemoonbristol | 07845 700194 | tothemoon.cc

A new venue off the beaten track of Old Market’s main streets, To The Moon is a bar-come-boutique and vintage shop, serving up awesome cocktails, local beers and Pieminister pies, with a great spirit collection – particularly when it comes to rum, with over 20 top-notch rums to try. To The Moon also puts on a growing range of club nights and gigs and are currently on the lookout for more DJs and promoters to get involved.

SPACE PIRATES

Check out To The Moon’s bi monthly night, featuring Nick Dear and Benny G with a whole load of reggae and jungle. Exclusive cocktail specials for the night and 2 for 1 on all cocktails until 8pm.

1 Jul // 7pm – 12am // Free

PRIDE PARTY

Pride is always a fun time of year. To celebrate, To The Moon’s Pride party will feature DJ L Pet, bringing all the funky beats. Open until 2am with 2 for 1 cocktails until 10pm.

8 Jul // 8pm – 2am // Free

trinity XX

58 // VENUES

The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS2 0NW | @trinitybristol | facebook.com/trinitybristol | 0117 935 1200 | 3ca.org.uk Xxxxxxxxx

One of the few truly independent venues with performances from the likes of Gorillaz, Daniel Johnston, Roni Size and Animal Collective as well as a venue for great club nights like Teachings in Dub and now Bump Rollerdisco. Famous for hosting some legendary band names such as U2, Massive Attack, Portishead, Public Enemy and The Specials. Trinity can rightly claim to be the birthplace of the Bristol sound.

TREMOR PRESENTS: THE BIG SUMMER BBQ

Last year’s summer BBQ was such a success, Tremor cannot wait to do it all over again. Come and enjoy some great live music, with the likes of A.Skillz, Ed Solo, The Correspondents and more.

1 Jul // 1pm – 9pm // £10/£13 adv

BRISTOL PSYCH FEST 2017

Stolen Body Records presents Bristol Psych Fest 4, featuring a weighty line up of some of the best rock acts, including The Gories, Ron Gallo, Spectres, Kill West , This Shivas and more.

8 Jul // 12pm – 1am // £20 adv

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