Country, alt.country, americana, singers, songwriters etc. etc.


Doors open for all shows at 7.30 p.m. Support acts are usually on stage at about 8 p.m. and main acts at 9 p.m., but this can vary and all times are approximate. Please get in touch for further details.

Ticket prices (advance prices shown, expect to pay more on the door) exclude any booking outlet fees, credit card supplements, postage etc.   

If you buy from the link on this page you will not receive tickets through the post. All you have to do is bring along the receipt that you will receive when you have made your purchase. 

Date
Act Preview Venue and price
Tuesday 7th. February MADISON VIOLET

Madison Violet, Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac, have over the last few years become one of the most cherished acts to have played at St., Bonaventure’s, with their annual appearances a highlight in many people’s musical diaries. The Canadian couple have made so many friends because their perfect harmonies, poignantly beautiful songs and enchanting stage presence have made their performances simply unmissable. Previous records such as Caravan and No Fool for Trying have earned critical acclaim and won every Canadian songwriter’s award going. Their new release The Good In Goodbye is commonly though to be their best yet.

 

St. Bonaventures

£12


 

Saturday 18th. February KEVIN MONTGOMERY

Kevin Montgomery is another Bristol favourite. He’s back this time with The Roadtrippers and another evening of incendiary country rock delivered with a vengeance is promised.
The Tunnels

£14

Sunday 19th. February THE WIYOS

“The Wiyos made it the hard way. Named after a 19th-century New York Irish street gang, they started out in Brooklyn nine years ago, and developed their slick, rhythmic and unpredictable style as they travelled across the States. They spent time in New Orleans and busked on the streets when they couldn't get gigs. Now, after a personal invitation from Bob Dylan to join him on tour, they look set to become celebrities of the Americana scene. Based very loosely on The Wizard of Oz, their new album is their most adventurous to date, a collage of ragtime, vaudeville, blues and jazz, with a dash of close-harmony vocals, scat, twanging surf-guitar work and tuneful pop balladry added in. This is (mostly) old-time music played with contagious enthusiasm and given a contemporary twist, with most of the songs switching between different styles. Mary mixes stomping harmonica-backed blues with a scat workout, Penny Arcade matches quirky balladry with a brassy New Orleans stomp, and the theatrical Mama is an accordion-backed psych-folk horror tale that shows off their fine harmony vocals. They are touring here next month and should be worth checking out.” Robin Deneslow – The Guardian.

 

The Tunnels

£12
Tuesday 21st. February

JOE PUG

“While most singer/songwriters are content to warble out a few semi-clever turns of phrase, Pug’s scorching poetry and soulful, ‘every phrase could be my last’ voice will stop you cold. If you want to read the actual endorsement, touch the braille stretching up my arms. Twenty years from now, lazy journalists will compare every halfway decent songwriter to Joe Pug. Mark my words.”– Paste Magazine
“Not only does Chicago-based singer have a beautifully mature voice, but the lyrics on Pug’s debut possess wisdom seemingly beyond his age. Pair that with his powerful songwriting and it’s nearly impossible to avoid drawing comparisons between Pug and folk legends like Bob Dylan or contemporaries like Josh Ritter.”– NPR

 

St. Bonaventures

£10

Thursday 1st. March SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION

A welcome St. Bonaventure's debut for he Edinburgh based roots collective who specialise in a gloriously upbeat and stirringly melancholic mix of bluegrass, gospel, country, folk and pop. 
“The band knock up a fierce, raw and earthy music that is the stuff of Mumford & Sons dreams. The results are as compelling as they are oppressively bleak” Maddy Costa, The Guardian

 

St. Bonaventures

£10

Monday 5th. March CHRIS SMITHER

Smither is an American original, a product of the musical melting pot, and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world. Associated Press
Bathed in the flickering glow of passing headlights and neon bar signs, Smither’s roots are as blue as they come. There is plenty of misty Louisiana and Lightnin’ Hopkins in Smither’s weathered singing and unhurried picking. So fine. Rolling Stone
The masterful combination of pure folk songwriting and intricate guitar blues are tangible signs of the singer-songwriter’s vigorous genius. A megawatt solo performer. Wired
St. Bonaventures

£12


Tickets also available for the following shows. 
Full details av
ailable shortly.
Thursday 12th. April WILLIE NILE
Monday 16th. April CHUCK PROPHET and Mission Express
Wednesday 18th. April CHRISTIAAN WEBB and JOSHUA CAOLE

Thursday 19th. April DAVID FENLEY, SIMON TODD and SEAN SNOOK
Thursday 26th. April KEVIN WELCH

  Tuesday 29th. May SARAH JAROSZ
Thursday 31st. May BILL KIRCHEN
Wednesday 20th. June THE TOY HEARTS


VENUES

St. Bonaventure's
Egerton Road
Bishopston
Bristol
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Polish Club
50 St. Pauls Rd
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1LP
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Colston Hall
13 Colston Street
Bristol
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St. Georges
Great George Street, 
Off Park Street, 
Bristol 
BS1 5RR
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Redgrave Theatre
2 Percival Road 
Clifton 
Bristol 
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The Tunnels
Temple Meads
Bristol
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