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SUMMARY:Music: Firestations
DESCRIPTION:Here Comes Midnight Presents Firestations\nWe’re excited to be back with one of our favourite bands\, Firestations! Playing a beautiful stripped-back show from their new album and beyond\, this will be warm and layered treat. \nIn the Chicken Shed with support from Melinda Bronstein and Andy Skellam.\n————-\nMany White Horses is the brand-new album by eclectic London art-pop ensemble Firestations. Set for release on Lost Map Records on limited-edition 12” vinyl and via digital services on April 25\, 2025\, the album is a collection of sea-soaked acoustic songs and instrumentals\, interwoven with field recordings and lyrics drawn from the immediate surroundings of a sailing expedition\, all brought together with warm\, textured production. \nFirestations are Mike Cranny\, Laura Copsey\, Martin Thompson (aka Bit Cloudy)\, Tom Hargreaves and Neil Walsh. Their music spans genres from shoegaze to alt-pop and harmony-driven psychedelia. Their second album and their debut for Lost Map\, The Year Dot\, released in 2018\, was followed by sonic collage album Dream Home in 2020 and the Automatic Tendencies EP project in 2020-21. The latter took the form of three EPs over a six-month period\, each including alternative “sunken” versions by the band as well as covers and remixes of the band’s tracks by other artists. Thick Terrain\, released in 2023\, saw Firestations return to album format with ten tracks ranging from hypnotic sci-fi landscapes to addictive dream-pop jangles\, exploring ideas around identity\, conflict\, progress and sanity.\n———–\nMelinda Bronstein – Melinda is a multi-instrumentalist\, producer\, photographer and filmmaker currently living in Margate. She started as keyboardist and backing singer for Americana-tinged Absentee\, before shifting to the drums for grungy Wet Paint\, indie-rockers Singing Adams and many other bands in between including\, in recent years\, as percussionist and backing singer with The Leaf Library. \nHer band Sea Glass\, a collaboration with Matt from The Leaf Library\, was her first outing as the main vocalist and songwriter\, a situation that has opened the door to an outpouring of solo recordings. In Reverse was recorded at home between March 2020 and February 2021\, a year of massive shifts\, it is haunted by a very human introspection\, an unease manifesting in buried loops\, vocal drones and cyclical lyrics. \nPurely intuitive in her approach\, Melinda fully immersed herself in using improvisation to explore the voice as multi-faceted instrument\, the poised hum of experimentation clear throughout the album. As she says\, “I approach making music without any expectation\, plan or idea of what will come out. The un-knowing is the exciting part which allows me to surprise myself. I follow a thread and keep weaving. Once a piece is finished I listen back as though it did not come from me” – a reminder that expression will find its way out by any means. \nIn Reverse is the eleventh release on The Leaf Library’s Objects Forever label\, and is the first joint release with Detroit label Metaphysical Powers run by artist\, writer and producer Kristen Gallerneaux and writer Bernie Brooks.\n————————–\nAndy Skellam – Andy’s music has been said to play like a surreal dreamscape\, perhaps because it is the product of late nights spent hunched over a guitar beside the glowing embers of a fire whilst everyone sleeps. It has spawned from the dusty corners & dank barns of his feral childhood wedged roughly between Welsh mountains and English riverbeds. \n“Andy Skellam’s Brighten Up the Place (Pear O’Legs) is a lovely\, somnambulist set of songs about wayward hearts\, bluebirds and bloodhounds\, made intimate in every soft squeak of its chord changes\, the whispery husk of Skellam’s voice\, and the drawing bows of a cello.” – The Guardian
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-firestations/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-pop,Live music,singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Music: Peter Case\, with Sid Griffin.
DESCRIPTION:An evening with American song writing legends\, Peter Case and Sid Griffin. \nPeter Case is a three time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter from the USA who has a most impressive resume. He was the founder of the Nerves\, the very first American indie band to put together a nationwide tour and one of the very first to release their own indie EP. He then was the founder and leader of the legendary Plimsouls\, an incredibly influential L.A. rock and roll band which drew praise from everyone from Elvis Costello to Tom Petty to critics nationwide. \nFor the past thirty-some years Peter Case has been a solo troubadour in the great tradition of Dylan\, Guthrie\, and Pete Seeger. Early on he was produced by T-Bone Burnett and he’s played with and been championed by Roger McGuinn\, Van Dyke Parks\, Mike Campbell of Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers and many more. His latest album is The Midnight Broadcast and it just might be his very best album. \nSid Griffin is best known by his leadership of the Long Ryders\, the founding fathers of alt-country and Americana. He is also the proud artist behind four well-received solo albums\, was the leader of the wonderful ‘alt-bluegrass’ UK band\, The Coal Porters\, he was the Resident Musicologist on BBC 6 Music’s Radcliffe & Maconie radio show for over a decade and Sid has written four books. Sid’s most recent book\, Million Dollar Bash: Bob Dylan\, The Band\, and the Basement Tapes\, has been reissued twice and Sid did the liner notes for that collection of legendary Dylan tracks.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-peter-case-with-sid-griffin/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Americana,Live music,singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Music: Gabriel Moreno & El Hall
DESCRIPTION:Masters of their crafts\, Moreno (Spain) and Hall (UK) are songwriter-poets born two weeks apart\, hermanos you might say. Gabriel Moreno (cultural ambassador for Gibraltar\, Spain) and El Hall (founder of mental health and music organisation Mind Your Music\, Bristol\, UK) are both outstanding songwriters and entertainers\, each with one foot in Spain and one here in the UK. \nWith countless published books of poetry under his belt along with multiple album releases\, charismatic and larger-than-life Moreno – currently living in London – is selling out shows all over the country. Often accompanied by friends on violin or clarinet\, he woos the audience with tales of ‘bohemia’\, foot stomping and hip shaking\, and it is impossible not to get swept up and sing along. \n  \n‘An offshoot of Leonard Cohen and Neil Dimaond. I love it!’ Cerys Matthews Radio 6 \nFamously making the leap ‘from psychiatric ward to the concert hall’ Hall spent many younger years battling significant demons. He now runs mental health and music organisation Mind Your Music\, helping others to do the same. Although born and bred in the UK\, Hall – often touted to be ‘UK’s answer to Bob Dylan’ – is a self-taught Spanish speaker interested in flamenco music and\, like Moreno\, the poetry of Lorca\, and this shows in his music. Powerful\, romantic\, beautiful and shocking\, his words and melodies will stay with you long after the show. \n‘Congratulations\, this is the best set of songs I’ve ever been asked to review.’ Alex Lee Thompson\, NME journalist \n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-gabriel-moreno-ed-hall/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Live music,Poetry,singer-songwriter,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Music: Xpress Fest Grand Finale
DESCRIPTION:Seven days… Seven events giving back… It was all building up to this. Come join Xpress Fest for our grand finale of exceptional local music talent\, all to raise funds for vital mental health charities\, one of which is Mind Your Music whose founders you may also know as Sarah and Elliott\, hosts of our open mic night. \nExpress Fest is Bristol’s newest grassroots music and comedy festival running from 11 May to 17 May. The line-up at the Hen is: \nPaul Antony Brookshaw AKA Tall Paul\nThe man who puts himself into self-expression.\nWatch Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWzGYqMDN6p/ \nFeud\nThis funky\, fun 5-piece is part of the Bristol Youth Studios project created by Bristol Beacon for 13 – 18-year-old singers and musicians.Watch Feud on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWtGNYniCbt/ \nBand of Buggers\nA chaotic affair of silliness\, slapstick and singing accompanied by a uniquely bluesy whisky sound.\nWatch Band of Buggers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEHp5NquZzU/ \nPilot Scheme\nEarworms and mind treats from the Bristol story-song guy and a nice line in audience participation.\nListen on Bandcamp: https://thebighowever.bandcamp.com/track/static-caravan-single \nOdessa Steps\nThe West Country’s observant tunesmiths that blend catchy folk with other flavours.\nWatch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4362095210672714 \nBethany Jane\nBethany is Bethany: a singer-songwriter of immense emotional power with a gorgeous voice.\nWatch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3989176168037509 \nThe Open Mic Surgeons\nPilot Scheme and buddies become The Open Mic Surgeons in a brassy voiced romp from New Orleans of the 30s to the Talking Heads era of New York. \nSam Elliott\nWe’re privileged to host the debut performance by very talented Bristol songwriter Sam Elliott. Expect beautifully melodic\, poetic song in the mould of Waterboys\, Doves and Prefab Sprouts.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-xpress-fest-grand-finale/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-pop,Alternative,American roots,Americana,Band,blues,Blues rock,Bristol Comedy,Folk,Folk Music,Funk,Live music,singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Music: Joe H. Henry - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:CRH Music regrets to announce Joe H. Henry’s performance\, due for Thursday 4th  June\, 2026 has been cancelled for reasons beyond our control. Ticket purchasers will be contacted.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-joe-h-henry-a-solo-singer-songwriter-performance/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,American roots,blues,contempory folk,Folk,Folk Music,Live music,Rhythm & Blues,singer-songwriter,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Music: North Street Sounds
DESCRIPTION:A brand new music event for North Street this Summer. \nNorth Street venues have joined together to organise a one-of-a-kind walking music festival. \nAll day\, live music\, bands\, DJs\, and good vibes! \n  \nThe Hen & Chicken Show Case \nSaturday 6th June from 3 pm | Free Live Music \nJoin us as Bristol’s brilliant grassroots performers take to the stage\, performing in the main bar.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/muisc-north-street-sounds/
LOCATION:Hen and Chicken\, 210 North Street\, Southville\,\, Bristol\, BS3 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-country,Alt-Folk,alt-pop,alt-rock,American roots,Americana,blues,Brit pop,brit rock,Brit-pop folk,Brit-rock,contempory folk,Festival,Folk Music,Funk,Funky Jazz,indie,indie-Folk,indie-pop,Live music,Open Mic,pop-folk,pop-rock,singer-songwriter,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Sophie Moore
DESCRIPTION:UK-based singer-songwriter Sophie Moore has recently made her welcome return to the music scene\, bringing with her a unique brand of alternative country\, brought to life with former members of Nashville-based Lambchop. \n“What a breath of fresh air. You continue to give voice to simple truths. It’s got so much heart\,” former Lambchop pianist Tony Crow shares. \nDuring her musical journey\, in the 1980s\, Sophie Moore toured internationally as part of the London indie group Foggy Cry. She went on to support the likes of Labi Siffre during her solo career whilst also collaborating on a range of other artist’s projects including releasing tracks on Okra Records in the USA in the early 1990s with Jeb Loy Nichols. \nCapturing her sound in the studio\, her well-received single “Closer Than” presented the first taste of her upcoming album Trouble In Mind. Now\, with intimate live shows\, she’s offering a rare opportunity to hear the new material performed live with musicians from the US recording sessions. \nJoined by Houston bassist Mark Riddell and from Nashville\, Tony Crow\, these world class musicians form a transatlantic ensemble that’s set to perform a limited number of  UK  tour dates in June 2026. \nPraise for her first single: \n“A stellar showcase of Sophie Moore’s songwriting talent and performance panache.”\n— Plastic Magazine \n“Closer Than” embodies that powerful message alongside a stirringly melodic production and consuming vocal presence.”\n— Obscure Sound
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/sophie-moore/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Live music,singer-songwriter,UK Alt-country,What's on Bristol
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