by Freya Waters
Here to distract you from the gloom and doom of Sunday blues, we have a selection of gigs for you this week – something to look forward to after our dreary office jobs. From Grove, the producer and vocalist who combines Bass, Dancehall and Hip-Hop to create fierce tracks, to Johnny Nash, regarded as a distinctive voice in the ambient scene, there’s something for everyone in our city this week.
Y + ELLiS D + Horsefair
Where: The Lanes
When: Sunday 1st February, doors at 19:30
Vibes: Experimental, Jazz Fusion
Y is Adam Brennan and Sophie Coppin, who blend shared tastes with contrasting stylistic approaches. This paradox birthed the eclectic, unpredictable sound that defines Y—playfully described as “wonk rock,” “Gameboy thrash,” and even “Egyptian wedding music.”
Jonny Nash + Ezra Feinberg
Where: Strange Brew
When: Monday 2nd February, starting at 19:00
Vibe: Ambient, Contemporary classical, Jazz, Electronic
Expect washed-out guitar textures, e-bow and electronics. Jonny Nash is a main player in the new wave of ambient music. Tonight he performs a duo set with Japanese cello player Tomo Katsurada.
Grove
Where: Strange Brew
When: Wednesday 4th February, starting at 19:00
Vibes: Dancehall, Jungle, Punk, Hip-Hop
One of Bristol’s own, Grove draws influences from punk, dancehall, dubstep, jungle, and experimental electronics.
Black Dahlia + Kelan + Shoun Shoun
Where: Cafe Kino
When: Wednesday 4th February, doors at 19:00
Vibes: Alt pop, Art pop, Art rock, LGBTQ+, Experimental
An experimental musician and performance artist, Black Dahlia blurs the boundaries between theatre, sound, and surreal spectacle.
Trash Boat
Where: Exchange
When: Thursday 5th February, starts at 20:00
Vibes: Alt-rock, Punk-rock
Trash Boat, formed in 2014, come to provide Bristol with proper punk rock. Expect some mosh pits!
Lacross Club + The Meritones + Indecision
Where: The Lanes
When: Saturday 7th February, doors at 19:00
Vibes: Punk, Garage Rock
Lacross Club are bringing some Welsh punk – expect loud guitars and high energy! The group came together during their studies, quickly finding a shared passion for raw punk rock.
//Words: Freya Waters//