9 Unmissable Gigs in Bristol This Month | March Live Highlights
Posted on: 04 Mar 2020Don't miss a heady mix of local and international talent on Bristol's favourite stages this month.
We've officially hit March, which means Bristol's renowned festival season is almost underway. Check out our rundown of the very best gigs and live performances going down across the city, with the Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival and Ritual Union both on the way before the end of the month.
Stanlaey @ The Canteen | Wednesday 11 March
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bethany Stenning's Stanlaey project is quickly becoming a major part of Bristol's burgeoning jazz scene.
Laying somewhere between the realms of folk, jazz and pop, her varied and far-reaching sound takes influence from the likes of Sigur Ros and Hiatus Kaiyote, and has been tipped by fellow Bristol outfits Waldo's Gift and Ishmael Ensemble.
Denny Illett @ The Future Inn | Thursday 12 March
March is always a busy month for guitar virtuoso Denny Illett, well known up and down the country as the Artistic Director for the Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival.
The esteemed British musician has played with world-renowned artists and acts including The Meters, Dr John and Harry Connick Jr over the years, and you can catch him on stage for a solo performance at The Future Inn ahead of the 2020 edition of the jazz festival.
LICE @ The Island | Thursday 19 March
Prolific Bristol promoters 1% of One have put together a local showcase at The Island this month, topped by energetic and fast-rising four-piece, LICE.
They'll be joined on the night by fellow Bristol acts wych elm and Home Counties, making this one an absolute must for indie fans.
Benjamin Francis Leftwich @ St George's Concert Hall | Friday 20 March
Touring in support of new single, 'Elephant', renowned singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich is taking his live show on the road to venues he's never played before, with a Bristol leg scheduled at St George's Concert Hall on Friday 20 March.
Leftwich's signature combination of soft vocals and delicate guitar notes should be a perfect fit for St George's, in our opinion one of Bristol's most stirring live spaces.
Check out our review of Benjamin Francis Leftwich's most recent Bristol performance, at Thekla back in April 2019.
The Subways @ O2 Academy Bristol | Friday 20 March
Garage rock trio The Subways are on their way to Bristol this month, playing the O2 Academy as part of their Young for Eternity anniversary tour.
To celebrate the 15th birthday of their acclaimed debut record, which featured hit tracks like 'Rock & Roll Queen' and 'Oh Yeah', they'll be playing it from start to finish on Friday 20 March. With support coming from Art Brut, this is certain to be a throwback gig to remember.
Princess Nokia @ The Marble Factory | Saturday 21 March
Renowned for her no-holds-barred approach to her craft, Princess Nokia arrives in Bristol this month in support of her recent double album release.
Everything Sucks and Everything is Beautiful represent the New York rapper's most ambitious work to date - don't miss her at The Marble Factory as part of an extensive UK & European tour.
Andy Shauf @ Fiddlers | Saturday 21 March
Canadian songwriter Andy Shauf makes his Bristol debut on Saturday 21 March, ready to bring his "keen, emotive ear for complex arrangements" (NPR) to Fiddlers for the first time.
Acclaimed by the likes of Flying Lotus and Thundercat, Shauf's reputation for earnest songwriting and witty lyricism make his one of the must-see Bristol shows of this month.
Worm Discs Launch Party @ Fiddlers | Friday 27 March
Worm Disco Club are hosting some of the best events in Bristol right now, so this showcase of hometown acts to celebrate the launch of their new label, Worm Discs, promises to be a night to remember.
Put together as part of WDC's involvement in this year's Bristol International Jazz Festival, expect stellar live sets from Waldo's Gift, Snazzback and Run Logan Run, with a steady stream of groovers in between courtesy of the WDC resident DJs.
Ritual Union Festival @ Multiple Venues | Saturday 28 March
Ritual Union is going down in Bristol this month for the first time, inviting an exciting lineup of up-and-coming British acts to perform across three city-centre venues on Saturday 28 March.
As well as headliners Marika Hackman, Warmduscher and Dream Wife, Bristol acts Pet Shimmers, wych elm and Milo's Planes all appear on a day and night programme spread across SWX, The Lanes and Rough Trade.
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