The Solstice is in just a couple of days. The darkest of days followed by a gradual, slow lifting, when light is, finally, allowed back into the world. It’s a winter-y festival full of hope and the celebration of togetherness. It is entirely fitting, then, that The Unthanks are touring their magnificent In Winter album, just inContinue reading “The Unthanks – Bristol Beacon – December”
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Bellowhead – Bristol Beacon – November
Life’s a bit rubbish really, isn’t it? It’s cold, for starters. And America has lost its mind (again). And the criminals that have run our country for the best part of fifteen years are still not behind bars. It’s just as well we have music to cheer us up. It’s just as well Bellowhead are touring again.Continue reading “Bellowhead – Bristol Beacon – November”
Fairground Attraction – Bristol Beacon – October
Just a few days ago, 80s popstrel, Rick Astley, was on the radio talking about “nostalgia shows”. Presumably to make himself feel a bit better, he said something like “every band that’s released more than about three singles plays nostalgia shows”. Thirty-five years after their acrimonious split, Fairground Attraction are back and happy to celebrate the oldContinue reading “Fairground Attraction – Bristol Beacon – October”
Oysterband & June Tabor – Bristol Beacon – October
After forty-five years of touring, folk-rockers Oysterband have decided that the time is right to retire. They are, of course, taking a long, long time to say goodbye with a huge tour that spills well into 2025 and they’re bringing along a special guest too. The three albums that they have made with June Tabor are absoluteContinue reading “Oysterband & June Tabor – Bristol Beacon – October”
Little Big Town – Bristol Beacon – September
Now, this is the sort of show that Bristol has been missing out on whilst The Beacon has been closed. Country superstars with massive cross generational appeal don’t mosey through these parts too often so it’s no surprise that Alabama’s Little Big Town were welcomed like a sparkly pink Stetson at a Taylor Swift show.Continue reading “Little Big Town – Bristol Beacon – September”
Transatlantic Sessions – Bristol Beacon – Feburary
It’s been a little while since Bristol has seen The Transatlantic Sessions, that celebration of the interweaving of Americana, Bluegrass and the folk traditions of Ireland and Scotland. A little while since some of the greatest traditional musicians have arrayed themselves across this stage. It is so good to see them again, so good to be enfoldedContinue reading “Transatlantic Sessions – Bristol Beacon – Feburary”
Martin Green Lighting the Dark – Lantern Hall – December
It’s nearly Christmas. Just a few more days of anticipation, of last-minute dashes, of tinsel and baubles. That also means that it is very nearly the Solstice, the shortest day, the moment when the year turns. Both celebrations fall together – one of light, one of darkness. Martin Green, accordionist with Folk experimentalists Lau, knowsContinue reading “Martin Green Lighting the Dark – Lantern Hall – December”
Kate Rusby – Bristol Beacon – December
Did you ever have a favourite aunt? One who would crash into your house on Christmas day, armed with presents, stories and endless chat. One that would brighten the corners, spread mischievous glee and make life just a bit better? One who, when they left, left a hole that could only be filled next year?Continue reading “Kate Rusby – Bristol Beacon – December”
Billy Bragg – Bristol Beacon – December
“You have a lovely room here” says Billy Bragg, “look after it”, and so ends the second “proper” night at the all new, all singing, all dancing Bristol Beacon. It might have cost a couple more quid than originally planned, but Bragg is absolutely right, it is a lovely room. It feels beautifully spacious, soundsContinue reading “Billy Bragg – Bristol Beacon – December”
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