Kayla Kelley is a singer/songwriter. Hailing from the vibrant city of Bristol, Kayla is attracting a lot of attention with her unique fusion of blues, soul, reggae, and funk. Her original material is a testament to her rich musical influences, creating a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. With soaring vocals that captivate and inspire,...
Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty invites you to experience a world where sound knows no limits. With a genre-fluid approach that blends spacey atmospheres, head-bobbing grooves, and immersive soundscapes, this ground-breaking ensemble pushes the boundaries of traditional music to create a fresh, modern sound that captivates and inspires. Originally launched as a studio project in 2014,...
Bristol saxophonist Craig Crofton and pianist Martin Jenkins team up to host a night dedicated to the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. For most jazz lovers Monk’s music is instantly recognisable, known for his unique style on the piano and quirky melodies that seem to instantly become earworms! Monk’s formative years were spent...
Manuals of Fire is an organ trio fronted by John-Paul Gard who have for a number of years played a monthly Sunday residency at The Old Fish Market. Similar to last week's presentation in which the band was formed following a meeting between saxophonists Ben and Dan at a jam session, tonight's gig has arisen...
"A creatively fearless artist... 5/5" - RnR Magazine Joshua Burnell makes retro pop-rock for the modern world. His latest album, Glass Knight - which according to the Financial Times, "plays like a lost out-take from Spiders-From-Mars-era Bowie" - won over a lot of new fans upon its release in 2023. Expect hooky melodies drenched in...
An evening of original new songs performed intimately at the piano. Join Man at Sea as he celebrates the release of his latest EP 'In The Light Of A Dying Star'. Man at Sea is the moniker of Bristol based singer-songwriter David Hewson. Often compared to the likes of Rufus Wainwright and Thom Yorke, his...
The tradition of two tenor saxes slugging it out in a creative and non-confrontational way is a long one in jazz, with the legendary albums by Johnny Griffin and Eddie Lockjaw Davis being the famous USA example, whilst here in the UK Ronnie Scott and Tubby Hayes did their thing as The Jazz Couriers. Tonight's...
Welcome to our monthly Open Mic Night (1st Wednesday of every month) Hosted by Sarah Larkham & Elliot Hall, we welcome musicians and music lovers alike. We can get very busy, so if you wish to play, you can book your slot in advance. Simply message us on our dedicated Facebook Page (clickable link below)...
Joe Bradford assembles a quintet of some of Bristol's finest players to pay homage to JJ Johnson, the most influential jazz trombonist in history. Expect high tempo bebop, weaving melodies, and learn about the role of the trombone in the bebop lineage. The group will play a selection of JJ's works, hoping to bring to...
We're pleased to welcome back veteran pianist Ray D’Inverno who last visited in March 2023. 2023 was a milestone year for Ray as he reached 80 years of age, and celebrated his birthday with a sell-out gala concert at Southampton's Turner Sims concert hall featuring Quintessential Groove with special guests including his son Mark D'Inverno and...
Internationally award-winning saxophonist/composer Tom Thorp presents his exciting new quintet – ILUMETRIS. They join us in the first part of their UK/European tour, with the release of new album Here, There be Monsters… Thorp’s music blends melodic lyricism with complex texture and exploratory improvisations. Freely dipping into an eclectic plethora of genres for its inspiration,...
It's £3 per person to play games all night which includes an exclusive 25% off pizzas and burgers*! Our games nights are perfect for individuals as well as groups of any size, as we curate things at the start of the night to make sure you start gaming as soon as possible with a table...
