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Yarrr! The Captain's Beard be a company o' travelin' troubadors on a quest te bring the finest o' sea shantys and forebitters to the ears of all who'll listen. We play songs of the grog, grot and grime that comes o' travelling the high seas. Fer all who enjoy the pirates life let us be yer soundtrack.
https://www.facebook.com/thecaptainsbeard
Tickets: £9 advance / £10 on the door
TED MILTON & BLURT
A gig held at The Thunderbolt on Friday 22rd June. The event starts at 19:30. The event has been tagged in the acid jazz, experimental rock, post-punk and art rock categories.
Ted Milton, returns to the Thunderbolt with his iconic eighties band, Blurt.Milton, like his namesake the poet, is a man with his own unique creative expression. Puppeteer-turned-eccentric saxophonist, he is perhaps the epitome of warped genius.
His nearly tuneful squawks and lyrics shouted like a newspaper seller are as inspired as his song titles, which include My Mother Was a Friend of an Enemy of the People.
Founded in Stroud in 1979, the band were one of the early Factory records signings, and shared bills with Joy Division and A Certain Ratio before falling out of favour with Tony Wilson for likening the label to the lifestyle-chain Habitat. They were also championed at the time by John Peel.
The band have been through a number of line-up changes but never really went away, and continued to release albums and singles on a number of different labels, the most recent being Cut It! in 2010.
“This sprawling 14 track album perfectly encapsulates the sheer ferocity, ingenuity and originality that are BLURT” LOUDER THAN WAR
“Phenomenal live and on record and supremely underrated” OPTIMO MUSIC
"UK modal sax-punk originals inna James Chance meltdown style. Blurt and Ted Milton are still a mutant jazz hurricane to be reckoned with, 40 years on from their first release." Headfirst
HIDE: 'Local 3 piece on a timeless quest to make their audience dance and cry simultaneously. Hide play 'sample-heavy' instrumentals featuring guitars, drums and heartfelt saxophone.'
Doors Open: 7.30pm Admission: £15 on the Door
Tickets: £12 + BF from headfirstbristol.com £15 on the door
TICKETS: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/600863
The Monochrome Set return to The Thunderbolt to promote their new album of 'Marc Riley Sessions from 2011 to 2022.'. The band feature original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and Andy Warren (bass) with Athen Ayren on keyboards and Stephen Gilchrist on drums.
The Monochrome Set formed in 1978, and were heavily influential in the post-punk scene that evolved after the initial scorched earth of punk. The band's early releases were on the legendary Rough Trade Label before signing with Virgin offshoot Din Disc. They also released several albums on the Cherry Red label, making a notable appearance on that labels' well known "Pillows and Prayers" compilation.
Though The Monochrome Set split in 1985 the next decade saw several reunions for both live gigs and further studio recordings. After a hiatus of over a decade the band reformed full time in 2010 and have since toured all over the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA, whilst also releasing seven new, critically acclaimed, studio albums. Now in their 46th year, they are beginning a new series of gigs promoting their latest album and playing songs old and new.
TICKETS: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/600863/
The Monochrome Set return to The Thunderbolt to promote their new album of 'Marc Riley Sessions from 2011 to 2022.'. The band feature original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and Andy Warren (bass) with Athen Ayren on keyboards and Stephen Gilchrist on drums.
The Monochrome Set formed in 1978, and were heavily influential in the post-punk scene that evolved after the initial scorched earth of punk. The band's early releases were on the legendary Rough Trade Label before signing with Virgin offshoot Din Disc. They also released several albums on the Cherry Red label, making a notable appearance on that labels' well known "Pillows and Prayers" compilation.
Though The Monochrome Set split in 1985 the next decade saw several reunions for both live gigs and further studio recordings. After a hiatus of over a decade the band reformed full time in 2010 and have since toured all over the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA, whilst also releasing seven new, critically acclaimed, studio albums. Now in their 46th year, they are beginning a new series of gigs promoting their latest album and playing songs old and new.
Support from The Big However
Bristol based art folk garage indie collective. Using discarded musicians sourced locally. Melodic, intelligent, yet unintelligent popular music. Non-iconic & sustainable. "Poignant". Cello mandolin guitars bass drums clarinet accordion and soaring harmonies.
and These Vagabond Shoes
Long lost, 1986, Nottingham band These Vagabond Shoes finally make their Bristol debut. Entangled with early pre-Tindersticks in various confusing ways they managed to release one EP “Pale Blue Ties” as part of the Crimplene Collective before disintegrating due to some reason or other that no one involved can quite remember
TICKET LINK: https://hdfst.uk/e109134
HEARTBEAT RECORDS: Set up in 1978, to provide a platform for music from the Bristol (UK) area to reach a wider audience. Initially run as a partnership between Tony Dodd (Tony's Records, & ace guitar man) and Simon Edwards (local musician & manager), though after the first release Tony decided to concentrate on the shop & Heartbeat became a one man operation. A number of singles & albums were subsequently released around the label flagship "Avon Calling" - The Bristol Compilation LP, which went on to bring Bristol music much deserved critical acclaim & thanks to John Peel a good deal of national airplay. Bristol Archive Records
GLAXO BABIES: One of the greatest UK post-punk band you've never heard. Formed in Bristol in late 1977 and named after the British pharmaceutical giant who allegedly inoculated thousands with a toxic vaccine, the band's pioneering mix of metallic guitar, dubbed-out rhythms and shamanistic chants found its way into the bloodlines of generations on both sides of the pond. Naturally, Glaxo members later joined The Pop Group and Maximum Joy.: Superior Viaduct
https://www.facebook.com/glaxobabiesdinosaurdisco/
PRIVATE DICKS: Private Dicks were an amazing punk - power pop band from Bristol (UK). They formed in 1979 and in the same year they released one of the best UK punk pop 7”’s in that season, ‘She Said Go’ on Heartbeat records.
The band was discovered some years ago and bootleged on ‘Killed by Death’ serie, but also seriously produced by the ‘cult’ japanese label 1977 on cd. The band recorded also various GREAT quality studio material that you’ll find here, in this amazing Lp. You can also hear the energy of the band with the three live tracks enclosed.Well, if you're a fan of Jam, Undertones, Buzzcocks… this band will change your ‘homelife’ !
https://www.facebook.com/privatedicks/
SOCIAL SECURITY: SOCIAL SECURITY The first band to have a record released on Heartbeat, and a true DIY producion - a four track EP recorded live in the drummers' basement. Hailed as charming rustic by John Peel, the band also had tracks on the legendary Avon Calling releases. They were one of the hardest working live acts around, easily recognisable by the unique sound of the Vox Teardrop guitar. .
:https://bristolarchiverecords.bandcamp.com/track/self-confession
LOUD SNOTTY AND CRAP DJS
A club night for brats of all ages. We play Junkshop Glam, Power pop, New Wave, Mod Revival & Punk
https://www.facebook.com/youngloudandsnottyclub
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THIS THUNDERBOLT IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY
THIS THUNDERBOLT IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY
THIS THUNDERBOLT IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY
2 FOR PRICE ONE! Delighted to be welcoming back Bristol indie music legend Davey Woodward with his wonderful bands the Winter Orphans and Karen. The band have become Firm favourites at 6 music. Performing songs from their two critically acclaimed albums. Expect reflection, beauty and folk'n'roll. New album “ Mystic Science” out now…
https://louderthanwar.com/davey-woodward-the-winter-orphans-mystic-science-album-review/
£5.00 on the door, no advance tickets. Defo not to be missed!!
Ticket Link https://www.wegottickets.com/event/620330
From the age of 9, John Otway knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his sister's Beatles and Stones records, he knew he would never be able to do what they do. However, when his sister got the latest Bob Dylan album, he knew there was a place for him and he set about learning how to play guitar.
Otway had to wait until 1977 and the rise of punk before his dream of fame and fortune would finally become a reality. Having caught the eye of the producers of the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test, Otway's performance on that show would grab the attention of the watching audience. Otway, ever the showman, decided to jump on to the amplifier of his colleague during a performance of Bob Lind's Cheryl's Going Home. (Un)fortunately for Otway, he misjudged his leap and sent Wild Willy Barrett's amplifier tumbling as he crashed down straddling the box under the amp.
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THE EMPERIALS are a long running major force on the UK’s Ska scene with a live reputation for fun, entertaining, professional and very lively shows.
With an 8 piece line up; the rock solid drums, pounding bass, skanking guitar and Hammond keyboard provide the basis of the band, with the tightest and most energetic brass section in the land adding the blasting horn lines, all topped off by versatile lead & backing vocals.
With a set consisting of our own take on classic ska songs, from the days of 2tone, Trojan and Studio One, we never fail to fill a venue, get the dance floor packed and the crowds singing, dancing and shouting for more.
ONSTAGE AT 9PM
Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets: £9 advance / £10 on the door.
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