Ruled By Raptors are heading down South as part of their Spring tour and can't wait to head back to Thunderbolt, Bristol.
Supporting are locals Redshift and Hope Through Grace!
Tickets available here- https://www.seetickets.com/.../the-thunderbolt/3344262
Bristol skate punks Los Savages bring their surf-garage mix to the stage with support from dirty blues two piece Mossy Banks and Rock'n'roll newcomers Rocky and The Racketeers
TICKETS:https://hdfst.uk/e125180
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA
The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show based in the UK dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tenacious D, Probot & Them Crooked Vultures.
MORALES
Indie band based in Bristol
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SOMERSET VELVET
Psychedelic Folk Funk from Bath and beyond 🌞🍷
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HAPPY RITUAL
heavy alt rock
TICKETS:https://hdfst.uk/e125993
MOOSEHEAD Plus support from Venice Treacle - live at The Thunderbolt, Bristol -Thursday 3rd April
The Thunderbolt
124 Bath Road
Totterdown
Bristol
BS4 3ED
England
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e125999
***TOUR UPDATE***
We're pleased and not a little relieved to be able to tell you that Michael has been given a clean bill of health, completed a fitness check and been named in the first team for the Manchester show on Friday. Ticket links for next weekend's shows in Manchester and Sheffield below.
The BRISTOL show at Thunderbolt Bristol has now been rearranged for Friday 4th April. All tickets remain valid for this show, if you are unable to attend you will receive instructions about how to get a refund from your point of sale. We'll update regarding the Brighton show as soon as we can.
In the meantime, don't forget we've got a TOP 50 album out there
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Bristol-based quartet (previously knoiwn as Shozzo) comprising songwriter Shaun McCrindle (guitar & vocal), John Slattery on bouzouki & guitar, James Anderson on double-bass, and violinist Paul Meager. Their diverse music could be described as alternative or New Wave folk music. Shaun has been writing songs in Bristol bands for over 30 years and has recorded many albums, and has been described as “Bristol’s very own Jonathan Richman” (Venue magazine). The band’s debut album, ‘Shanti Time’, was recorded last summer in a country house in Devon and is due for release in the Spring of 2025.
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TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e126684
OPEN RETURN
Based in Bristol, we’re an indie rock band featuring Lily on vocals, Hal on drums, and Charlie, Jacob and Josh on guitar and bass
after impresing everyone at their first show supporting swurve the indie rockers are back this time to headline and bring the party to the bolt
https://www.instagram.com/openreturnband/
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e126007
Get ready for an electrifying night of live music as All Ears Avow headline The Thunderbolt with support from Alt Rockers The Alchemy. Finalising the lineup are Spitfire Tides and Roses both bringing their own blends of infectious riffs and high-energy rock.
Whether you're a longtime fan or looking to discover your next favourite band, this is a show you don’t want to miss!
AFFECTION PLACE are an alternative rock group based in Lyon, France, born out of the international New-Wave / Post-Punk music scene of the 80’s. The original formation played from 1979 to 1981 performing many concerts in France and Switzerland and touring with groups such as Magazine, the Cramps, A Certain Ratio, Marquis de Sade and many more.
In 2019 the group reformed and released a compilation of unreleased tracks dating from the 80’s on Caméléon Records. A major exhibition in Lyon “Lyon Capitale du Rock 1978-1983” at the Municipal Library of Lyon highlighted Affection Place as a force majeur of the Lyon music scene of the early 80’s.
A french TV documentary followed on France 3 called ‘Sauvages’ highlighting the importance of bands such as Affection Place in the 80’s.
Since 2019, the band has filmed music videos and performed numerous concerts with much music press interest. Affection Place formed a close relationship with keyboard player and producer Dave Formula from the band Magazine/Visage. Dave produced and features on 4 tracks recorded during lockdown.
In 2022 Affection Place recorded an album Smouldering Fire in Dave Formula’s studio (The Sweet Factory) in the UK and is available now on CD/LP/DIGITAL and all STREAMING platforms.
Affection Place are prepping for a 2nd UK visit end of April 2025 featuring Dave Formula on Keyboards. Playing London, Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham etc..
Support
The Charlie Tipper Rebellion
The Charile Tipper Rebellion is the fourth incarnation of a band who's prolific nature has seen them release nine LPs in just over a decade. Compared to everyone from Luna and Pavement to Belle and Sebastian and the Go Betweens, the band have doggedly ploughed their own furrow. Guitars always to the forefront, their latest LP 'Second Time Around' (Old Bad Habits) was released in summer 2024 and showcased a slightly more polished sound than previous offerings - but as ever with the songwriting at the centre. The band have always shared the vocals around, but singer Linda is now taking a more prominent position, handling main vocal duties on some of the band's new material for the first time.
Doors 7.30pm
Tickets £10.00 advance/£12.00 on the door
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Fake Me Back To Dear Old Blighty”
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Still The Smiths, the UK’s freshest tribute to the legendary band that shaped a generation! This electrifying ensemble breathes life into the poetic brilliance, dark humour, and razor-sharp wit of Morrissey’s lyrics, while capturing the melodic genius of Johnny Marr.
Prepare for a nostalgic journey as they perform beloved hits like “This Charming Man,” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now,” “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out,” and “Bigmouth Strikes Again.” They dive deep into the treasure trove of B-sides and classic album tracks, ensuring that every show is a delightful surprise.
✨ “Amazing!”
✨ “Wow, what a night! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but you guys were brilliant. The place was packed, and everyone was dancing. Please come back!”
✨ “They play all the best tunes and sound fantastic! I will definitely be out to watch them again. Great band!”
TICKETS: £9Adv £10 on the door https://hdfst.uk/e125984
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WASTED YOUTH+ Jamie Perrett, Carniepunks, Dub Punk DJ
WASTED YOUTH the original post-punk pre-goth cult band from 1979-82,
features original members Ken Scott (Vocals) and Rocco Barker (Gtr), with new
members Alan Temple (Drums), Josef Rosam (Gtr) and Sabrina Amade (Bass).
Whilst paying respect and having great love for the ‘old’ Wasted Youth, the
‘new’ Wasted Youth are not a nostalgia act and are keen to prove that they
have something new to offer, both visually and sonically.
Wasted Youth, who reformed initially for one gig in February 2022, have gone
from strength to strength ever since. They supported the Psychedelic Furs on
all dates of their UK tour in 2022, including the iconic Royal Albert Hall. They
built on the demand for more shows by playing four more sold-out headline
shows in London before the year was out.
In 2023, Wasted Youth took their vibrant and contemporary sound to fans old
and new around the country. Wasted Youth played the Wide-Awake Festival
in London, the Rebellion Festival in Blackpool and headlined the Portobello
Live festival, not to mention club gigs in their own right all over the country.
2023 also saw the welcome re-release of ‘Wild and Wandering (Remaster)’
(WY Records), Wasted Youth’s seminal debut album from 1981, and out-of-
print for decades. Sales have so far been very good, with practically everyone
commenting on how good the remaster sounds when compared to the original
release.
Wasted Youth went back on the road in 2024 and played a series of successful
gigs and festivals throughout the year. Wanting to capitalise on this success
and fans eager for a new Wasted Youth record, a studio was booked. And now,
some six months later, the album is almost ready to go.
The new Wasted Youth album is called ‘NEO NOIR’ (WY Records) and is
scheduled for release in April, 2025. ‘NEO NOIR’ is the debut album by the
modern-day Wasted Youth and features ten original compositions.
Wasted Youth released ‘Wild and…Raw’ (WY Records) in December 2024, a
fantastic and unreleased studio recording from 1981, now available to
download from wastedyouth4.bandcamp.com
A limited vinyl edition (which has been remastered specifically for this release)
of ‘Wild and…Raw’ will be available in shops (via Rough Trade distribution) and
at live shows, from April 2025 onwards.. Also available at wastedyouth4.bandcamp.com
JAMIE PERRETT Growing up in an unconventional household, it was almost inevitable that Jamie Perrett
- the son of the man who wrote one of the most iconic punk songs, ‘Another Girl, Another Planet’ — would find music as both a refuge and a means of self - expression. Despite the early success of his father band Jamie’s childhood in South London was marked by extreme hardship due to his parents’ struggles with addiction. Music became his escape. Honing his guitar skills until he could play almost any Jimi Hendrix tune by the age of 12. Jamie has played a pivotal role in Peter Perrett's creative resurgence; contributing lead guitar, production and songwriting to his father’s solo work, released on Domino Records. Jamie produced Peter’s critically acclaimed LP “The Cleansing”, featuring guests Bobby Gillespie, Johnny Marr and Carlos O’Connell from Fontaines DC.
In 2021, Jamie began focusing on his solo work. He went on to release singles which were praised by Clash, KEXP, Radio X, Louder Than War, etc. In 2023, Jamie entered the studio to record an album, bringing an even darker edge to his
songwriting as he delved into themes of abuse, neglect, fractured relationships, and the complexities of growing up amid broken promises. Jamie’s music blends melodic rock with raw, infectious energy, resonating with vulnerability
and honesty. His debut is no ordinary rock record — it’s a testament to resilience, talent, and the unfiltered truth of growing up on the edge of rock and roll.
CARNIEPUNKS play 'Acid-crypt swamp-punkadelia'. They channel the spirits of early post-punk bands such as Killing Joke, Bauhaus and The Birthday Party and the deranged psychedelic blues of Dr John the Night Tripper. Carniepunks excavate the ghosts of their birthplace's dark heart in drum-heavy songs spiked with a tincture of dread. The fetid Avon delta is a cursed place full of bad magic.
DUB PUNK (DJ)
DUB PUNK is Pete Webb of ‘Statik Sound System’, ‘New Brand’ and future looking post punk band ‘Making Strange’. He DJ’s a mix of punk, post-punk and dub but will also stray into dub step, breaks and Jungle depending on the event. Versatile and steeped in alternative music history and releasing SSS’s compilation album ‘In Dub volume 1’ on vinyl in April this year, he will be on the decks at many events in 2025.
Doors 7.30pm
Tickets £14.00 in advance/£16.00 on the door
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