The gigs you need to see this October
Posted on: 02 Oct 2019We think – believe, in fact – that Bristol has the best music scene in the whole of the South West. But who wouldn’t? Just take a look at October’s gig schedule.
Pop-folk, punk and afrobeat: it’s a month of incredible gigs happening across the city. But don’t spend hours trawling through those listings – we’ve done the work for you. Here’s the gigs we think you should be spending your hard-earned cash on this October.
The Album Leaf @ St George’s | Thursday 3 October
Classical jazz, post-rock and ambient instrumentalism unite together inside The Album Leaf’s discovery. The band will perform their seminal album In A Safe Place.
Gender Roles, Sun Spot & Grandmas House @ Rough Trade Bristol | Saturday 5 October
Indie punk revived: Brighton trio Gender Roles are to headline this Rough Trade showcase of young bands. And for Bristol music fans: don’t miss local outfit Grandma’s House with their riotgrrl punk.
Gender Roles
Walter Trout @ The Fleece | Tuesday 8 October
The heart of the modern blues-rock scene? Find out for yourself when esteemed blues artist Walter Trout plays The Fleece in support of his brand-new album, Survivor Blues.
The Cosmic Dead @ The Lanes | Friday 11 October
Pysch, Krautrock doom: The Cosmic Dead have been curating enveloping sonic narratives for nearly a decade.
Fela Kuti Birthday Ft. Dele Sosimi & No Go Stop @ Fiddlers | 11 October
Fela Kuti is no doubt the pioneer of the Afrobeat – and Dele Sosimi knows it. Teaming up with Bristol-based afrobeat band No Stop Go, the legendary vocal and keys player will be playing a 4-hour set of nonstop Kuti tunes.
Dele Sosimi
Bess Atwell @ The Louisiana | Saturday 12 October
The Guardian, The Independent and more have raved about Bess Atwell – and with good reason. Armed with some cool folk-pop, she dropped out of uni to pursue music.
Pizzagirl @ Rough Trade | Monday 14 October
Glossy bedroom pop is the order of the day with Liverpool’s Pizzagirl. Retro, a bit ironic and loads of synth.
Rozi Plain @ Thekla | Friday 18 October
Alt-folk musician Rozi Plain creates intricate, off-kilter melodies with her electro-acoustic learnings. Reminiscent (and backed by) the likes of This Is The Kit, she’s been making music since 2008.
Rozi Plain
Who Are You? x The Rhythm Method & Lynks Afrikka @ The Exchange | Friday 18 October
A night hosted by local music blog WAX Music and DIY mag So Young, this Friday night soiree welcomes London duo The Rhythm Method. The real star of the show? It’s got to be Lynks Afrikka; an unapologetically queer performer combining drag, theatre and sound.
Thyla @ The Lousiana | 18 October
Last one for 18 October – we promise! Brighton post-punks Thyla will be stopping off in Bristol on their U.K. tour.
Waldo’s Gift @ The Gallimaufry, Wednesday 23 October
They’ve only been part of Bristol’s jazz scene for two years, but Waldo’s Gift have made waves with their experimental approach to drums, guitar and bass. 6Music loves ‘em.
Waldo's Gift
Turnover @ Anson Rooms | Friday 25 October
It’s a big one: Virginian dream/punk-pop outfit Turnover will play in Clifton at the end of the month. Evolving from their pop-punk of 2012, the band is now working on breezy melodies and ethereal guitars: it’s one way to brighten up the autumn nights.
MUSH @ Crofters Rights | Sunday 27 October
In many ways, Leeds is a lot like Bristol – its music scene included. So, why not meet Leeds art-rock outfit MUSH to see off October?
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