Live Music Highlights in Bristol this week 20th - 26th November 2017
Posted on: 20 Nov 2017There is, as always, loads going on this week in terms of live music in Bristol, and it can occasionally be hard to choose where to invest that ticket money. We have done the hard work for you and narrowed it down to a few key gigs you cant afford to miss this week!
Monday 20th - THE MAGIC BAND PLAY THE MUSIC OF CAPTAIN BEEFHEART: FAREWELL TOUR - The Fleece - MORE INFO
Former Captain Beefheart musical director and drummer, John “Drumbo” French leads out the latest version of The Magic Band for one final tour of the UK. A faithful rendition of the best of Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band’s music is guaranteed.
Tuesday 21st - OPETH - O2 Academy - MORE INFO
After seeing their latest studio album, Sorceress, come in at number 8 on the U.S Billboard chart, the Swedish prog-rock outfit Opeth embark on a UK headline tour.
Wednesday 22nd - JAWS - The Fleece - MORE INFO
JAWS new album ‘Simplicity’ featuring ‘Cast’, ‘Right In Front Of Me’, ‘What We Haven’t Got Yet’ & ‘Just A Boy’ will be the starting point for their live show
Thursday 23rd - ALISON MOYET - The Colston Hall - MORE INFO
Pop legend Alison Moyet embarks on a world tour to launch her brand new album ‘Other’, due to be released on 16 June 2017. Maintaining her legacy as a determined musical explorer, she delves into questions of ‘otherness’, framing her observational lyrics in a collection of songs marked by her customary transcendence of genre and bursting with clarity and vitality.
Friday 24th - GOLDIE - Colston Hall - MORE INFO
In his first ever live UK headline tour, hiphop and jungle legend Goldie MBE teams up with members of the Heritage Orchestra and special guests to perform iconic hits and new material on the Colston Hall stage. Alongside classics from his revered back catalogue, the MOBO Award-winning songwriter, DJ and producer will perform fresh tracks from his forthcoming album, ‘The Journey Man’, which takes inspiration from Brooklyn’s B-boy culture.
Saturday 25th - COCKNEY REJECTS - The Fleece - MORE INFO
Fiercely working class in stance and attitude, the band eschewed the political ramblings of punk’s first wave and sang about the circumstances that surrounded them and millions of street kids in Britain’s inner cities- Police harassment, street battles and football to name three. Signed by EMI after playing four local gigs (less than the pistols!) they found themselves playing sell out tours the length and breadth of the UK and seeing their debut album storm the charts.
Sunday 26th - MAC DEMARCO - O2 Academy - MORE INFO
Mac DeMarco’s year has been nothing but meteoric; releasing his album This Old Dog to critical acclaim, performing two of his biggest headline shows at O2 Academy Brixton while also making his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Don't miss the rising star this November.
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Miri is an English literature student at the University of Bristol who enjoys folk-punk & math-rock music, trailing round art galleries, and playing video games. She is a keen follower of politics and will read any science fiction you throw her way. Having lived in and around Bristol for many years she has developed a keen interest in the Bristol underground music scene and independent restaurants.
