Matt Stockham Brown is a drummer/composer born and living in Bristol, England. His approach is firmly rooted in groove whilst also being open to the exploration of texture, melody, freedom, energy and angles behind the kit. He is well known for his work with Run Logan Run, Dakhla Brass and most recent project 6161. Matt has...
Bristol Modern Jive Club Classes offer modern LeRoc Classes in Bristol. No need to bring a partner as we all move around the room. Warning! Dancing seriously improves your health, including: Balance, coordination and spatial awareness Memory and mental fitness Cardiovascular (good for your heart) Meet new people and make new friends Stress relief Weight...
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 Front, Dee Byrne's Outlines, Rebecca Nash and has recently ended a long tenure with the Jazz...
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. GREENWOOD LANE...
Hailing from rural Leicestershire with Welsh roots, Nye Banfield is a distinctly creative saxophonist and composer. Now based in Birmingham after a 9 year stint in South London, Nye is embracing the challenge of forming the next part of his artistic career in a new scene. A graduate of Trinity Laban, Nye combines influences from...
Bristol Modern Jive Club Classes offer modern LeRoc Classes in Bristol. No need to bring a partner as we all move around the room. Warning! Dancing seriously improves your health, including: Balance, coordination and spatial awareness Memory and mental fitness Cardiovascular (good for your heart) Meet new people and make new friends Stress relief Weight...
Bristol's Digsby bring their Americana tinged ‘sophisticated retro-pop’ to the Chicken Shed to mark the release of their debut album, 'Death of the Party'. Digsby combine big guitars and killer choruses with Laurel Canyon-esque harmonies. Since the release of their debut EP in 2019, Digsby have earned international airplay and growing acclaim, becoming finalists for...
Following the quintet’s previous projects ‘A Hole in One’ and ‘A Hole in Two’, they now have a new project for 2026 - ‘2 Down and 1 Across’ featuring new interpretations of tunes from Songbook, arguably the finest album by Kenny Garrett, alongside new and not so new tunes by pianist/composer Dave Jones. The opening...
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...
Following the cancellation by Shades of Shearin,g we are very grateful to Swiss born saxophonist Martin Kern for stepping in and assembling this fine quartet at short notice. Martin Kern grew up in Bülach near Zürich in Switzerland and first started to play classical cello, then later at age 17 picked up the saxophone. He...
Storytelling from the stage and the page - performing in our unique intimate surroundings. Amy Rigby has established herself as one of America’s enduring underground/cult/indie artists, combining the insight and humour of country and folk songwriting with classic rock craftsmanship and punk DIY spirit. Raised in Pittsburgh, schooled in late 70s lower Manhattan, she formed...
Guitarist Joe Steels is based in Appleby in Westmorland and has assembled a band featuring some of the best players in the North East. Expect shimmering harmonies, intricate lines, and an instinct for space that lets every note breathe. Joe's playing moves between lyrical storytelling and fearless improvisation, drawing on influences from modern jazz, folk...
