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Acts based in Bristol

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Atterkop

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Punk Hardcore

Politically charged Punk/Hardcore from Bristol, U.K.

Atto Mul

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Acoustic

A philosophical vision of unity runs through Attos crafted rhythmical poetry, his self taught percussive guitar style evolved from Europe and Africa creating a worldly folk music.

Backbeat Soundsystem

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Reggae | Dub | Bass

Backbeat Soundsystem remind the world that dub reggae is at the forefront of dance music culture.

Belle Day

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Blues / Soul

Belle Day is a Bristol based band fronted by Belinda Lee making the very best Soul, RnB and Blues music.

Black Sheep Harmony

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Ladies Chorus

Black Sheep Harmony are a dynamic female A Cappella Vocal Group based in Bristol, UK. They sing music from many eras from Swing, Popular, Show, modern and Christmas music.

Blown Away

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Wind Band

Blown Away! are a higher intermediate band catering for players between grades 4 and 6 who would like to improve. Many players eventually progress to playing in Bristol Concert Wind Band itself. Blown Away! plays at least one formal concert and summer outside gigs in and around Bristol each year.

Bristol Concert Wind Band

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Wind Band

Bristol Concert Wind Band is a community band that has been active and performing in Bristol, UK for over 35 years. Our family of bands and groups promote wind music in the region through tuition, development and performance opportunities for adults of all ages.

Bristol East and Kingswood Band

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Brass Band

Bristol East and Kingswood Band are a brass ensemble.

Bristol Easton Salvation Army Band

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Brass Band

The band has 18 members, a number of whom grew up in the corps at Easton and have learned to play in the Young People's Band. Indeed, just as the corps at Easton has a real family feel to it, so does the band. Currently there are two fathers who have sons / daughters playing alongside them, and eight members of the band are related.

Bristol Fashion Chorus

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Barbershop Chorus

Bristol Fashion is an exciting award-winning chorus of around 40 members, that has been meeting and making music since 1977.

Charlie and Jake

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Jazz

Bristol based vocal and piano/double bass duo, combining soulful originals with well loved jazz standards, sharing stories of friendship and sense of place

Chris Webb

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Folk

Solo acoustic performer of original contemporary folk songs with whimsical narrative and upbeat fingerstyle guitar playing. Guitarist for ‘Gaz Brookfield and the Company of Thieves’ and Lonely Tourist. Guitarist and co-writer with Plume Of Feather

City of Bristol Brass Band

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Brass Band

The City of Bristol Brass Band is currently graded as a 1st section contesting brass band having earned a promotion from the beginning of 2018. We also have a busy concert schedule

Clay Bottom Jug Busters

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Jug Band Blues

Blistering, booty shakin' blues and hard hootin' hokum from your fine neighbourhood jug band.

cLuMsY

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Reggae Fusion, Reggae, Roots, Ska, Funk

7-Piece Reggae Fusion band from Bristol

Count Bobo

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Ska and Rocksteady

Count Bobo are a 6 piece group from Bristol playing in the style of early ska and rocksteady. Formed in 2012, they are part of the Bloom collective.

Coyote Blue

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Blues and Americana

Dusty blues, soul and americana with awesome lyrics, stage presence and vocals.

Crawlin Kingsnakes

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rockabily and Rock n Roll

Forged from the remnants of vintage racing motorbikes, greased with the good stuff and kick-started to life, The Crawlin Kingsnakes play all the best Rockabilly and Rock n Roll jivers, strollers and boppers from the '50s and beyond!

Danny McMahon

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Country, Singer/Songwriter

Commercial songwriter who found his way into the spotlight front of stage at the Country2Country Festival in 2017, and hasn't stepped back since.

Dappa Don and the Playaz

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Reggae

Formed in 2006, the PLAYAZ band is fronted by one of the most charismatic, unsigned singers in Bristol, Dappa Don. He is backed by a superb line up of reggae artists playing authentic, classic reggae riddims for you. Powerful vocals combine with drum 'n' bass, a distinctive reggae horn section and skanking guitar. Hey people, get ready the PLAYAZ is rock steady!

Dysfunktional

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Covers

Are you holding a product launch, corporate event, wedding, ball, or university party? Look no further, we are the band for your event. We will go above and beyond to make sure that your event is amazing......see you on the dancefloor!

Ellie Moonshine and The Prohibition Band

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Swing and Jazz

Bristol based swing and jazz prohibition-esque band! Sassy and fun, we play music you can dance to, close your eyes and enjoy, and music to make you laugh...

Finlay Shakespeare

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Electronic

Electronic musician

Franssen Effect

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rock, Pop and Classic Floor Filler Covers

Franssen Effect are a high energy rock covers band based in Bristol. Covering all types of music from the 50's to the present day. New songs being added all the time. Come and join us, we think you might like it, we do.

Fromage en Feu

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Klezmer, Tango, Oompah, Acoustic.

The quintessential faux-french, fiery six piece gypsy band.

Funk Husky

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Funkin' party

Funkin' party band based in Bristol.
Your party needs us.

Garden Party Pills

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Indie Rock

3 Piece Indie Rock from Bristol.

Girly World

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Punk & Post Rock

Boy band from Bristol UK

Good God No

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rock

Good God No! play mainly classic and contemporary rock, happily straying into blues and pop when it takes our (or your) fancy, and we write original material too.

Heavy Lungs

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Punk / Garage / Noise Rock

Post punk band from Bristol, UK.

Hells Bells

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : AC/DC Tribute

Hells Bells are an accomplished AC/DC Tribute Band who have performed all over the UK as well as Portugal, Austria, Russia, Belgium, Czech Republic and the Middle East.

4 gigs listed

Hooper

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Covers

Hooper are contemporary four piece cover band who have been thrilling crowds nationally over the last 15 years.

Inscape

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Electronic Alternative Rock

Inscape are an electronic alternative rock band from Swansea, now currently based in Bristol.

For the past 4 years, We have consistently been gigging around South Wales and playing small festivals such as Nozstock.

Jack Calloways Dance Band

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Jazz and Swing

Authentic, foot-tapping, jive-talking jazz & swing.

Ji and the Rainbirds

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter / Soul / Folk

Ji & the Rainbirds are a 4-piece band from Bristol UK playing an up-beat blend of feel-good folk and sun-kissed soul.

Jimmy Lee's Ragged Company

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rock / Blues / Folk / Country

Based on the music of rock legends such as The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, T-Rex, Chuck Berry and many more. The band also throw in a few of their own songs which blend seamlessly alongside classics we all know and love.

JJ Gatsby

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Swing, Jazz, Latin and Hepcat

We are a 4/5- Piece band playing Swing, Jazz, Latin, Hepcat in our own style and post modern. We are available function, parties, pubs and community events. Full band or trio available.

Just 3 Harmony

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Soul, Gospel, Motown, Harmony Pop

Just 3 are a professional vocal harmony trio who perform their own arrangements of well known soul/motown, gospel & pop songs. Also available as a 5 piece.

Kearney’s Jig

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Punk

4 piece punk band from Bristol, England.

Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Acoustic Folk and Roots

Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow are a Bristol based duo playing acoustic, folk and roots music.

The pair have work with many artists including Seth Lakeman, Afro Celt Sound system, Yola Carter, Mad Dog Mcrea, Sheelanagig and Roni Size to name a few but what unites them is a passion for folk music. They draw on their many influences to created unique arrangements of traditional song and tunes, as well as their own compositions. The live show is a musical journey through Europe and beyond; combining dazzling playing with a fine sense of musicality and showmanship.

Laid Blak

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Reggae

Laid Blak dubbed Bristol's Urban Heavyweights hit the live music and underground club scene by storm. Earning nominations and awards for best live act!

They have jammed to crowds at Festivals across the country from Glastonbury, Boom Town, Shambala to overseas at Ostrada Reggae festival!

Lewis Clark and the Essentials

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Folk & Blues

Lewis Clark & The Essentials became a fully-fledged band in September 2015.

Based around the core trio of Lewis Clark (guitar & vocals), Pasquale Votino (Double Bass) and Tom Gilkes (drums)

London Calling

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Clash Tribute

Consisting of 4 guys from Bristol, London Calling put on a performance with energy and enthusiasm recreating the sound and intensity of The Clash.

18 gigs listed

Medicine Creek

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Country / Bluegrass

Footstomping Bristol old time string band

Metallica Reloaded

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Metallica Tribute

"Metallica Reloaded was established in 2010 and has gone on to become one of the most respected Metallica tribute acts in the UK."

1 gig listed

Mike Dennis

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Violinica

Mike Dennis is a classically-trained violinist whose boyhood love of Run DMC, Beastie Boys and Gangstarr led him to create a unique kind of string-heavy hip hop music he refers to as Violinica.

Mr Tea and the Minions

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Cheeky Balkan Party music!

Cheeky Balkan Party music! Gypsy flavoured Ska, Dub and Swing with an infusion of soulful melodies and cheeky Eastern riffs.

1 gig listed

Natty Daps

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Ska

A Ska, Soul, Funk. Rock, Reggae Dance Band.
Doing covers of songs you might never expect to hear played in the way we do.
We like to make people dance and are pretty handy at getting a party started.

No Pulse

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Punk

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No Violet

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Grunge / Alt Indie

Bristol-based 4 piece, No Violet, powerfully retain your attention with their enthralling performances of their idiosyncratic blend of fuzz-infused grunge/alt rock and semi-contorted math rock.

Peanut Shuffle Club

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Swing and Jazz

Sweet and nutty pop songs from the 30s and 40s - old-timey swing tunes to fill your heart with gladness and your boots with dances

Phil King

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Acoustic Soul / Folk / Blues / Roots

Phil King has performed all over the UK, at festivals and fayres, in pubs, clubs and bars, on bandstands and boats, and once in a beautiful treehouse.

Polka Dot Socks

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Punk Rock

Jumping Dirty Punk Rock from Bristol.

Ragged Union

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Sleazy Alt-Country

Southern rock from a band that mean it - a cross between Tom Petty's Heartbreakers, a Nashville juke joint and Sons Of Anarchy

Redland Wind Band

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Wind Band

We are a Bristol wind band based in Redland that meets every Monday evening to rehearse a wide range of music. Redland Wind Band has been playing for 25 years and we’re still going strong.

Samuel Wulf

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Folk Sing`rap

Devon born Samuel Wulf, is a dynamic singer/songwriter known for his soulful melodies with Funk & hip-hop influenced delivery

Sheelanagig

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Folk

Putting both groove and stomp into a selection of traditional and original European folk music dating from the medieval times to present day.

Shoot The Moon

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Ska Punk

7 Piece Ska Punk band from Bristol, UK

Siblings Of Us

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Alternative Synth Wave

Siblings Of Us are an Alternative Synthwave Trio consisting of Fonzy (Vocals, Guitar, Synth) Zack Reed (Vocals Synth) and Ellie Daymond (Drums) from Bristol, UK established in January 2016.

Slimline Shufflers

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Blues and Boogie

The Slimline Shufflers play New Orleans inspired blues and boogie, with a fresh take on timeless classics alongside our own compositions.

Sons Of Liberty

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Southern Rock

The UKs hardest working, most authentic, popular and experienced original Southern Rock band....the band are currently touring their second independent release ‘Aged In Oak’. following hot on the heels of their highly acclaimed debut EP '...Shinola'.

3 gigs listed

Soul Reason

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Soul and Motown

Soul Reason are a Bristol-based four piece band combining covers of Soul and Motown classics with upbeat and gutsy Rock and Roll.

Soul Strutters

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Soul / Funk

Unlike many wedding and corporate function bands, the Soul Strutters formed absolutely organically, with the single intention of jamming together for fun. Since then, they have become a full-time band gigging at a variety of special events, including weddings, anniversaries, birthday celebrations and charity events.

Stanlaey

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Folk / Jazz / Pop

Stanlaey is currently a trio led by Bethany Stenning (vocals, electric guitar) with Ed Holland (Bass, soundscapes), and Ben Docwra (drum-kit, congas, percussion) where the band's soundscape has developed in a diverse genre pool of folk/jazz/pop, drawing influence from artists such as Joanna Newsom, Dirty Projectors and Kate Bush.

Supersonic

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Covers

The result of five Bristol-based accomplished musicians who came together to put their own unique stamp on the Ultimate Rock & Contemporary Covers Set-List

Swamp Donkey

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Acoustic Country blues

Up beat tub thumping Country Blues...

THC Dreams

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Emo

As 4 Bristol born and bred 20 somethings, unskilled and uneducated, feeling hopeless growing up in Tory Britain, our ears turned across the Atlantic. We were raised on a diet of Kerrang, Scuzz and emo; we barely avoided giving ourselves the big sweeping fringes.

The Bad Losers

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : R&B

Three minute bursts of punchy, psych-tinged R&B delivered with a swagger.

The Bogtrotters

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Irish

Ceol Agus Craic ... Music And Fun.
An Irish music group who also play more modern folk based songs and shanties from many other different countries.

The Ceili

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Irish

The Ceili have been playing at Seamus O'Donnells for over 8 Years, and have become there House Band playing on the 1st Thurs of every month and pulling crowds from all around.

The Dukes of Mumbai

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Surf Pop and Rock'n'roll

Instrumental Garage Surf from the west coast of India (sort of).

The Gin Bowlers

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Swing & Vulgar Beats

The Gin Bowlers are a rowdy and exciting swing band from Bristol. Their dynamic stage shows have gained them a reputation as purveyors of the finest, filthiest swing. Sleazy horns, original arrangements and sultry rich harmonies make up their unique sound.

The Hawkmen

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rhythm'n'Blues / Northern Soul / Country / Rockabilly

The Hawkmen draw from an array of influences such as rhythm’n’blues, soul, and rock’n’roll which they bring together in a classic, rootsy, hybrid blend.

The Hucklebuck

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Blues

The Hucklebuck are a five piece band playing straight ahead blues, with original interpretations of traditional electric styles, from early jump blues to later Texas and Chicago material, all played with real authenticity and swing.

The Jumps

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rock / Indie Covers

Founded by Del Walker (Drums), current line up of Lisa Harman (Vocals), Paul Brown (rythym Guitar), Will Sissons (Bass guitar) and Lewis Weyman (lead Guitar)

The Lazy River Band

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Jazz and Swing

Lazy River Band, hailing from Bristol, play a mix of classic jazz and swing tunes from the 1920's onwards.

The Lewis Creaven Band

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rock / Blues / Funk

Bristol's hardest working Blues Band! Bringing you electrifying Texas Blues, Funk, Rock and Jazz, with a goodly amount of Psychedlia too!

The Lilting Banshees

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Irish

Formed in 2017, The Lilting Banshees are a group of young Bristol based musicians who collectively play Irish tunes to suit any occasion.

The Love Reggae Band

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Reggae

A 5 piece reggae covers band from Bristol - come and hear us play or book us for your own event.

The Mayfair Players

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Covers

The Mayfair Players are a Bristol-based covers band playing a mixed repertoire of modern and classic tracks, all with a soulful and funky twist.

The Minor Setbacks

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : A Cappella

From the Swingle Singers to James Bond 'mash-ups', from Rag'n'Bone Man to Oscar Hammerstein...with something to suit everyone. Many of our performance numbers are original arrangements by Setback members themselves.

The Open Secrets

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Americana

Combining the best of modern country and old-time mountain music. Their brand of Americana will put you in mind of the Old Crow Medicine Show, Gillian Welch the Band. They write and play with an emotional intensity that is all their own.

The Raskals

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rock Covers

4 piece covers band from Bristol. Music to stir the soul. The repertoire is wide but polished. All with a Raskal's twist

The Rocker Covers

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rock and Roll/Rockabilly

The Rocker Covers came together in 2010 when Kris Passmore and Scott Milsom decided to play around with authentic sounding rockabilly versions of modern contemporary pop songs.

The Severn Jazz Men

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Jazz

Since their formation in 1967 the Severn Jazzmen have been resident on Mondays at the world famous Old Duke jazz pub in Bristol. Their style is very much trad/Dixieland including vocals from the band leader Dave "Fats" Millman on the piano. This easy listening music will appeal to jazz connoisseurs and those who just want to hear some interesting happy swinging music.

The Stiff Upper Lips

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Party Band

Providing a great party atmosphere, delivering up-tempo, floor-filling songs from the 1960s to the present day!

The Undercover Hippy

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Singer-Songwritter

The Undercover Hippy is actually UK based singer-songwriter Billy Rowan.

2 gigs listed

Trip For Biscuits

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Party Band

Leave your troubles outside and join us for some 1920's, toe tapping, tassel shaking covers. Some of those well loved tunes but not as you know them.

True Strays

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rock n Roll

The True Strays. Rhythm and blues fuelled, good time vintage roots rock and roll.

1 gig listed

Uptones

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Soul, R&B, Pop, Funk

5 piece covers band combining Soul, RnB and Motown jams with energetic delivery that will leave the audience wanting more!

We are The Lost Boys

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rock / Pop Covers

Bristol's best rock/pop covers band, oozing energy and ready to rock your socks off !!

We Used To See The Sky

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Indie Rock

Alternative rock band from Bristol, UK. We play lots of lovely original songs

Wild Card

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Rock - Indie - Pop

Formed in 2010, WildCard are a four piece powerhouse of rock, Indie and pop comprising melodic guitar licks backed by a foundation shaking rhythm section...Add to that soaring vocals, often with 3 part harmonies and you can see why we never fail to make an impression wherever we play!!!

Woody Woodchuck

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Covers

A Talented Musician , playing all well know covers from country, irish folk, 70's pop.

Worried Men

Bristol, Bristol

Genre Type : Blues, Heavy R & B.

THE WORRIED MEN have toured the UK and Europe non-stop …. Performed at countless festivals …. And these road tested veterans have only just begun!

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