folk and roots

• Music / Reviews

  Review: Hayden Thorpe & Propellor Ensemble, Bristol Beacon – ‘An extraordinary journey’

  An alt-folk collective transports a spellbound crowd to a former nuclear testing site

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• Music / folk

  Bristol’s month in folk and roots – January 2025

  New year, new music: there are tons of folky gigs to go out and enjoy this month

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• Music / folk and roots

  Bristol’s month in folk and roots – December 2024

  The flow of gigs doesn't slow this month, with pre-Christmas musical gifts for everyone

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Bristol Beacon – ‘In perfection was a lack of engagement’

  Multi-Grammy award winning Isbell brought his southern folk tales for the modern era across the pond

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• Music / whats on

  Bristol’s month in folk and roots – November 2024

  Emerging, renowned; traditional, experimental; this month has all folk bases covered

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Tarren / Maddie Morris, St George’s – ‘Important stories shared’

  This folk double-header brought stories of identity and home, and a warm sense of community

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• Music / What's On

  Bristol’s month in folk and roots – October 2024

  Many old folk favourites make a return to the city this month

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