• Jazz: Trinomika

    Chicken Shed

    Greg Sterland - tenor sax, Pasquale Votino - bass, Paolo Adamo - drums This trio were heard recently hosting one of the jam sessions at the Stag and Hounds and impressed greatly with their well structured set and careful use of the chordless instrumentation. Very much a cooperative venture, the compositions developed as a group...

    £13
  • Jazz: Dom Franks’ StrayHorn

    Chicken Shed

    Dom Franks - saxophones, Matt Hopkins - guitar, Anders Olinder - organ, Andy Tween - drums Established in 2010 as a vehicle for the accessible, groove driven compositions of saxophonist Dom Franks, StrayHorn Quartet come to the club fresh from a UK tour and on the back of a glowing 4* Jazzwise review of their...

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  • Jazz: Benn Clatworthy Quartet

    Chicken Shed

    Benn Clatworthy - tenor sax, Jim Blomfield - piano, Riaan Vosloo - bass, Andy Hague - drums Benn Clatworthy is a truly impressive modern jazz tenor saxophonist who was rated by the late Ronnie Scott as one of the best UK players that he had heard. Although born in London Benn has been resident in...

    £14
  • Jazz: Nick Malcolm and Martin Kolarides Quartetand Martin Kolarides

    Chicken Shed

    Nick Malcolm - trumpet, Martin Kolarides - guitar, Greg Cordez - bass, Mark Whitlam - drums Trumpeter Nick Malcolm should be well known to Bristol audiences and has a growing national reputation. A fearless and inventive soloist, he moves effortlessly between completely free improvisation and blistering hard-bop. He is known for his work with Out...

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  • Jazz: Andy Hague’s Sixty-tet

    Chicken Shed

    Andy Hague - trumpet, Luke Annesley - alto sax,  Ben Waghorn - tenor sax, Jim Blomfield - piano, Riaan Vosloo - bass, Ryan Thrupp - drums - plus possibly a guest or two! The big day has arrived for trumpeter Andy Hague, who presents an all-star sextet to mark the occasion. Andy has accumulated a...

    £14
  • Jazz: Eddie Gripper & Alex Clarke Quartet

    Chicken Shed

    Alex Clarke - saxes, Eddie Gripper - piano, Nick Kacal - bass, Ronan Ristord - drums Following on from their spring tour in 2024 the quartet reunites for a swift, heavy hitting UK tour of hard-bop and feel good swing. As a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, winner of...

    £14
  • Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv – November Triple Bill

    Chicken Shed

    Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show continues with a triple bill packed with quick wit, bold characters, and stories made up on the spot. Join us for a midweek comedy boost featuring three of Bristol's sharpest improv acts - each one creating a brand-new show right before your eyes, all inspired by audience suggestions. BIRDWATCHERS: Birdwatchers...

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  • Jazz: Rob Brian Quartet

    Chicken Shed

    Rob Brian - drums, Mat Sibley - tenor sax, John-Paul Gard - piano, Paul Jefferies - bass The Robert Brian Quartet delivers an eclectic and electrifying mix of jazz styles—from classic swing to latin grooves, funk, drum & bass, and everything in between. With a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation, the quartet puts a...

    £13
  • Music: Triple Scoop Big Band at The Chicken Shed

    Chicken Shed

    Triple Scoop: a Jazz, Funk & Soul 12-Piece Big Band playing a double set in the Chicken Shed at the Hen & Chicken in Bedminster, Bristol! We've got saxes, trumpets, trombones, guitar, bass, keys, drums - everything you could want from a jazz band! Triple Scoop's fun and jazzy vibe covers a large selection of...

    £6
  • Music: Julie July Band Acoustic

    Chicken Shed

    Four members of the touring Folk Rock Band performing original music inspired by the folk, rock and blues movement of the 60s & 70s but with a contemporary 21st Century twist.  With over a decade of gigging and recording experience, they make their debut performance at the Hen and Chicken Bristol - celebrating a new...

    £14.50
  • Jazz: Howl Quartet

    Chicken Shed

    Dan Smith - alto sax, Harry Brunt - tenor sax, Pete Komor - bass, Matt Parkinson - drums We're excited to present this fantastic London based group as part of an extensive tour to promote their third album release Night Song. Their tour takes in dates in Germany, Netherlands and Ireland alongside prestigious UK bookings...

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  • Jazz: Yetii

    Chicken Shed

    Alex Veitch - piano, Ashley John Long - bass, Alex Goodyear - drums Yetii return to the club to celebrate the release of their second album Inner Worlds. Inner Worlds is about what goes on beneath the surface. Each composition immerses the listener in a different experience or state of mind. Singing melodies open and...

    £13