The best of The Fleece Bristol - March 2018

The best of The Fleece Bristol - March 2018

Posted on: 02 Mar 2018

The Fleece is one of the first names that comes to mind when you think of Bristol's bustling music scene. Hosting a huge range of events from Hip-Hop to Dub, students nights to discos, they've got it all. Gaining huge support from the public in its fight to stay open recently, The Fleece is one of the city's favourite venues, and rewards the adoration with a lineup full of your favourites. Highlights in March 2018 include Ultimate 40 with Retro Chic, a special Indie all-day event and Hip-Hop royalty Pharoahe Monch.

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Ultimate 40 and Retro Chic.

Ultimate 40 & Retro Chic - Saturday 3rd March

First up, UB40 tribute Ultimate 40 and Chic tribute Retro Chic - what more could you ask for? A whole evening dedicated to the greatest hits of two of the greatest acts of all time, expect non-stop groovers as Ultimate 40 kick things off with classic like Red Red Wine and Can't Help Falling In Love, before Retro Chic take over to bring you some of the funkiest disco tunes ever made by Nile Rodgers and co.

 

Indie All-Dayer - Sunday 4th March

The Fleece Presents a whole day of local music: ten indie/alternative bands from around the South West including Perfect Body making their debut appearance at The Fleece! Support comes from BEAVER & THE FOGHORNS, LOWER LOVEDAY, AMBER LIGHTS, DUTCH CRIMINAL RECORDS, CLOCK RADIO, ANIMAL BAR, RISORIUS, FALLING FISH and FISH BISCUIT. The special all-day event is a real one-off, not to be missed for any and all indie fans in the area - the perfect chance to discover some new music.

 

London Calling - Saturday 17th March

London Calling are widely regarded as the best Clash tribute act in the UK right now.

After a few years off and several line-up changes, London Calling's accomplished tribute to The Clash has now settled down to: Reg Shaw aka Joe Strummer, Dave Devonald aka Mick Jones, Joe Guatieri aka Paul Simonon and Shane Tremlin aka Topper Headon. They have played in the USA and Europe and been in the Julien Temple-directed Joe Strummer film biopic, The Future is Unwritten. London Calling's audiences have been growing and growing over the years, a testament to their ability to cover one of the UK's great musical acts.

 

Supersonic: Madchester Special - Friday 23rd March

With tickets on sale for just £4 each of 5 for a tenner with a group booking, you'd be Mad to miss out on this one. Supersonic returns to The Fleece with a one-off Madchester Special, spinning the best of The Stone Roses, The Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets and many more, as well as the usual Britpop classics. Expect tunes from Blur, Oasis, Pulp, The Verve, Suede and more on the night.

 

Pharoahe Monch - Tuesday 27th March

Renowned Hip-Hop artist Pharoahe Monch is set to play at The Fleece this month.

 

Pharoahe Monch is as exciting today as he was in the golden era of Hip-Hop. As likely to provoke thought as he is a mosh pit this is an underground MC speaking the truth through the real hip-hop. The Queens, NY MC has been around since the early 90s when he was one half of seminal hip-hop duo Organized Konfusion, highly respected and acclaimed in the underground scene, responsible for classic albums like 'Stress: The Extinction Agenda'. Don't miss him at The Fleece this month, you're unlikely to get a chance to see him on Bristol soil again any time soon.

 

Tickets for all of the above events are still available at the time of writing, but availability is subject to change. For more information, to book tickets or to follow ticket updates, head to The Fleece's official website or check out their Facebook page.


Article by:

Matt Robson

 

Editor - 365Bristol.com & LOUD Magazine
 

Matt is a Journalism graduate and writer, passionate about supporting Bristol music, art and independent business. Get in touch via email at matt@365bristol.com.