Guitarist Denny Ilett is of course well-known as the organiser of Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival and is one of the few musicians around able to play convincingly in almost any style. He can be found performing in groups ranging from Gypsy Jazz through to Frank Sinatra and Led Zeppelin tributes. And along the way...
Daliso Chaponda & Ola plus Compere. Daliso Chaponda began his comedy career in Canada with the acclaimed one-man show ‘Feed This Black Man’. Following this, he began honing his craft in comedy clubs across the country. He regularly appears in comedy clubs and theatres across the world. He has been part of the Melbourne, Edinburgh,...
The Dave Jones Quartet line-up is impressive with Ben Waghorn on saxes and flutes (NYJO, Tommy Chase, Slowly Rolling Camera and Keith Tippett, Goldfrapp, Kasabian and Portishead), Ashley John Long on bass (John Law, Brandon Allen, Geoff Eales, Alan Barnes, Scott Hamilton, and London Philharmonic Orchestra), Andy Hague on drums (trumpeter for Portishead, and Be-Bop...
We are now showing the final British & Irish Lions test this Saturday, in The Chicken Shed. The room will open from 3 pm with kick-off at 5 pm. You will be able to order food before and during the match and we are taking bookings for tables. To book your table call us on...
We are so excited to announce the return of The Hen & Chicken Open Mic Night. We can not wait to have talented, local musicians sharing their music with us again. The evening will be hosted by James Slater, Elliot Hall & Sarah Larkham and will be a monthly event, every 2nd Monday. To...
The hosts of this event have had to postpone due to Covid. We will announce a new date when we have one. Join hosts Gabe Cook, Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman for their first (and possibly last) live recording of the podcast, happening during the 2021 Bristol Cider Salon. Throughout lockdowns, the triumvirate of triumph got together weekly to put...
Nashville singer-songwriter Kevin Montgomery is returning to Bristol. With his sidekick Sean Snook, the pair will bring us a very special evening of music and laughter. Tickets are £15 each + booking fee, in advance or £18 each on the door (cash only). Tickets are limited, so grab yours now! https://youtu.be/Ges_fGFaYTw
Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming back to Bristol's Hen & Chicken Studio with his highly anticipated "work-in-progress" stand up show. It's a real privilege to have someone of John Bishop's status come and try out some new stuff in front of an intimate crowd for two more nights. Over the years, John has achieved huge success...
Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming back to Bristol's Hen & Chicken Studio with his highly anticipated "work-in-progress" stand up show. It's a real privilege to have someone of John Bishop's status come and try out some new stuff in front of an intimate crowd for two more nights. Over the years, John has achieved huge...
Rod Picott has decided to postpone his September tour, citing the recent spread of Covid among the fully vaccinated in the U.S. and the ever-changing regulations in both the U.S. and the U.K. This was a very difficult decision to make but there were simply too many variables in play that pushed him to postpone....
Stand Up For The Weekend returns in September with Alistair Barrie and guest Steve Bugeja and compere Robin Morgan. Alistair Barrie is one of the top headliners on the international comedy circuit. He has performed in over 40 countries including acclaimed performances in Australia, Cape Town, Mumbai, New Zealand and the legendary Comedy Cellar in...
Described in Jazzwise Magazine as evoking a “Metheny-esque lyricism”, guitarist Steve Banks presents a quintet featuring musicians from the forefront of UK jazz. In 2021, Steve will be releasing ‘Emboldened’, an Arts Council England supported suite of his original music alongside recording an album of compositions with the quintet. Steve’s captivating style, lyricism and versatility...
