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Music & Clubs picks, Oct 10-16
Monday: The Pigeon Detectives, The Louisiana
Scruffy but energetic UK rock ‘n’ rollers with no shortage of swagger. They’ve played with the Kaiser Chiefs and have been championed by Zane Lowe.
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Tuesday: Stephen Johnson & English Piano Trio, The Lantern
Intimate chamber performance of Tchaikovsky’s grief-laden Piano Trio in A minor, presented by music critic and radio presenter Johnson.
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Wednesday: Sudden Infant / Lice / Hacker, Exchange
Now in its third decade, Joke Lanz’s Sudden Infant project blurs the line between body art, noise and musical improvisation. Main support comes from explosive Bristol post-punk band Lice.
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Wednesday: Awesome Tapes from Africa, The Lantern
Brian Shimkovitz’s Awesome Tapes From Africa blog has been unearthing amazing obscurities for the last 10 years. Here he presents two fascinating artists from Ghana – DJ Katapila, and funk / synthwave specialist Ata Kak.
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Wednesday: Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Fiddlers
One of the most legendary Jamaican artists of all time, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry produced everyone from the Heptones to Bob Marley and The Clash. One of the inventors of dub, his influence on modern music would be almost impossible to overstate.
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Thursday: Clare Teal & Her Trio, St George’s
Although known for her Big Band performances, Teal’s vocal performances and showmanship are just as enjoyable in a more intimate setting. Expect swing standards and sumptuous ballads interspersed with warm, witty anecdotes.
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Thursday: Marc O’Reilly / L’Aupaire, The Louisiana. Irish songwriter O’Reilly has a gritty modern take on folk and blues that’s drawn favourable comparisons with John Martyn and Bon Iver. Support from Tom Waits-ish multi-instrumentalist L’Aupaire.
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Friday: Goan Dogs / China Bowls / Sam Brokington, St Thomas the Martyr
Goan Dogs have attracted a rabid following for their soaring, Americana-tinged indie rock sound. This gig in Redcliffe’s elegant 18th Century church marks the release of ace new single Devil Inside, and features support from fellow Bristol artists China Bowls and Sam Brockington.
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Friday: The Comet Is Coming, Malthouse Studios
Mercury Prize nominees The Comet Is Coming bring their mind-bending blend of cosmic jazz, afro funk and heavy groove electronics to the Malt House studios. Support from Bristol psychonauts Asteroid Deluxe, and the Worm Disco Club DJs.
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Friday: Soulection, Marble Factory
Like Brainfeeder before them, LA-based indie label and creative collective Soulection are known for blending hip-hop and R&B through cutting edge electronica. Co-founder Joe Kay is joined on the decks by labelmates Sosupersam and The Whooligan.
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Friday: Elder / Cough / Elephant Tree / Goram, Exchange
Elder’s distillation of stoner metal, doom and psychedelic rock has won them a deserved cult following. The Massachusetts trio’s music continues to grow in sophistication as demonstrated by 2015’s third album Lore.
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Saturday: Oxjam Bristol Takeover
The UK’s biggest charity music festival takes over Stokes Croft, raising money to fight poverty around the world. Acts announced so far include Three Kings High, China Bowls, Funkinsteins, DJ Shapes, Pigpen DJs, and Bristol A Capella.
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Saturday: Critical Sound, Motion
An In:Motion session hosted by London based label Critical Sound, whose creative approach continues to breathe new life into the drum & bass genre. Label chief Kasra is joined by Mefjus, Ivy Lab, Signal, Mantmast and Remidy.
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Saturday: The Hallé & Benjamin Grosvenor, Colston Hall
Conducted by Sir Mark Elder, the Manchester orchestra return to Bristol with Brave New World, a concert loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The programme includes Tchaikovsky, Liszt and Dvorak.
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Saturday: Bangface Bristol, Lakota
After 13 years of insane parties Bangface’s ‘neo-rave armageddon’ finally arrives in Bristol with sets from Billain, Krome & Time, Bizzy B, D.A.V.E the Drummer, The DJ Producer and Broken Note. Expect crowd surfing on rubber dinghies, handmade banners with daft slogans, and lots of other silliness.
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Sunday: Angel Olson, Motion
Indie singer-songwriter Angel Olsen is already a firm favourite on BBC 6Music. Veering from punk-driven pop to haunting ballads her new album My Woman, Angel looks set to bring her to a wider audience.
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Sunday: Chas & Dave, O2 Academy
Household names in the ’80s thanks to their near constant presence on British TV, Chas & Dave are far from being a mere novelty act. Their comic take on rock ‘n’ roll is based on great songwriting, ace musicianship and a total immersion in Cockney culture.
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