Music & Clubs picks, October 3-9

Monday: Stars Of The Lid, The Lantern
Drone duo from Austin, Texas. Taking influence from minimalist composers from Arvo Part to Brian Eno, they create dynamic beatless soundscapes from effects-treated guitar, piano, strings and horns. 
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/electronic/stars-of-the-lid-bristol?time=1475449200

Tuesday: Royal Academy of Music Flute Trio, The Lantern. 
Colston Hall joins forces with the Royal Academy of Music to present rising stars of classical music. This youthful, talented trio features flautist Silvija Scerbaviciute, cellist William Robertson and Asagi Nakata on the piano.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/electronic/stars-of-the-lid-bristol?time=1475449200

Wednesday: Sisters With Voices, St Georges
Ujima Radio presents an all-female lineup of singers, spoken-word performers and DJs inspired by female community activists like Princess Campbell, Leotta Goodridge and Carmen Beckford. Performers include Dionne Draper, Sophia May, Celestine, and Chantaleaze.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/classical/sisters-with-voices-bristol?time=1475622000

Wednesday: Keith Tippett / Paul Dumnall Quartet, The Lantern
Bristol-born Tippett is a giant of improv music who is considered one of the most innovative British musicians of his time. Here he’s joined by the Paul Dunmall Quintet, featuring Hamid Drake (drums), Percy Pursglove (trumpet), Steve Tromans (piano) and Dave Kane (bass).
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/jazz/keith-tippett-paul-dunmall-quintet-bristol?time=1475622000

Thursday: Mykki Blanco / Law Holt, Exchange
Incendiary U.S rapper and performance artist whose “ghetto riot grrrl rap” tackles personal topics like drug use and love and intimacy. Support from Young Fathers collaborators Law Holt. 
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/hip-hop/mykki-blanco-law-holt?time=1475708400

Thursday: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Colston Hall
Tchaikovsky, Walton and Lysenko are all on the menu as Colston regulars the BSO return to Bristol. Conductor Kirill Karabits is joined by soloist Sunwook Kim, the youngest ever winner of the Leeds Piano Competition. 
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/classical/bournemouth-symphony-orchestra-1474202981-bristol?time=1475708400

Thursday: Bedroom Community, The Lantern
The Icelandic label and artist collective work at the confluence of indie, electronica and contemporary classical music. Here they celebrate their 10th anniversary with a fluid 120 showcase arranged for strings, vocals and electronics. 
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/indiealternative/bedroom-community-bristol?time=1475708400

Friday: Idles, Exchange
While they’ve been one of Bristol’s most promising bands for some time, Idles have now honed their lacerating post-punk sound to perfection. It’s won them a passionate following, and airplay from tastemakers like Annie Mac and Huw Stephens.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/punk/idles-bristol?time=1475794800 

Friday: Bryan G, Serum and more, Crofters Rights.
Bristol clothing brand Inkh celebrates its second birthday with a party headlined by a very special surprise guest. Drum & bass legend Bryan G (V Recordings) will also feature on the bill. Expect live music, stage dancers and exclusive giveaways.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/bryan-gee-serum-more-surprise-guest-bristol?time=1475794800

Friday: Resonators, Trinity.
Trinity celebrate 40 years as a music venue with a night of roots and dub. The headliners are top UK reggae band Resonators, and support comes from Count Bobo, Downbeat Melody Soundsystem and Roots Factory.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/reggae/resonators-1474473336-bristol?time=1475794800

Saturday: Room 237, Old Coroner’s Court
Old Coroner’s Court is one of the creepiest and most atmospheric venues in town. Bristol’s most reliable techno and electronica specialists kick off their new season with sets from Clouds, Randomer, Aleksi Perälä, DJ October, Basic Rhythm and more. 
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/clouds-randomer-aleksi-perÃlÃ-more-bristol-1474624538?time=1475881200

Saturday: Phoenix River Band / BACHE, Bristol Fringe
The Phoenix River Band, who headlined The Market Stage at this year’s Redfest, return with their blend of Southern country rock, soul and Americana. BACHE kicks things off with his infectious, charming take on folk-pop. All proceeds go to Reddest, Bristol’s biggest grass roots community festival.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/folkcountry/phoenix-river-band-bache?time=1475881200

Saturday: White Denim, O2 Academy
Supporting their new album Stiff, Austin rockers White Denim will bring their frantic garage influenced upbeat pop rock to the O2.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/rock/white-denim-bristol?time=1475881200

Saturday: Coyote Records, Crofters Rights
A night of futuristic grime beats headlined by the amazing Logos, who surely ranks as one of the most interesting UK producers of the last few years. Support comes from Parris, Last Japan and more.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/coyote-records-bristol?time=1475881200

Saturday: Troubadour 50th, St George’s
In the late ’60s and early ’70s, Clifton’s Troubadour was one of the leading folk clubs in the country. This tribute show features songs from the golden age of British folk performed by artists as diverse as Ian A Anderson, Three Cane Whale, Jim Moray and Jasper Carrott.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/folkcountry/the-troubadour-50th-bristol?time=1475881200

Saturday: Bob Mould / Thought Forms, SWX
Welcome return to Bristol for the great Bob Mould, whose work with Hüsker Dü (and later Sugar) laid down the blueprint for U.S alternative rock. Tour support comes from Bristol / Wiltshire trio Thought Forms, whose forthcoming third album Songs About Drowning looks set to confirm them as one of the UK’s leading exponents of guitar noise.
https://main-staging.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/rock/bob-mould-thought-forms?time=1475881200

Saturday: Courtroom Drama, Old Crown Court
Parallel Dimensions party playing across the underground prison cells and wood-aneled courtrooms. Witnesses for the prosecution include Terry Francis, DJ Food, Dave Cridge and Bunjy.  
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/court-room-drama-bristol?time=1475881200

Sunday: Claudia Aurora
Formerly resident in Bristol, Claudia Aurora is a traditional Portuguese folk singer, who makes Fado music steeped in Spanish history. Her songs of love and longing are steeped in saudade, best translated as “the love that remains after something is gone”.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/folkcountry/claudia-aurora-bristol?time=1475967600

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