Funk And Soul Nights in Bristol
Manfredi Funk Initiative
Live Funk in Bristol
Funk isn't huge in Bristol but there are still some good funk bands playing regular gigs, even if the market is slightly smaller than it used to be. Quality hammond led jazz-funk jams can often be found at the Golden Lion on Gloucester road. For faster more sweaty funk gigs, keep and eye on what's on at the Mr Wolfs in Bristol city centre.
Live Soul in Bristol
In the early 2000's there was a much needed soul revival in the UK. At the core of this revival was Brighton and in particular it's Tru-Thoughts record label. Artists like Alice Russell and Belleruche ventured into 'nu-soul', while bands like the Quantic Soul Orchestra revisited raw early funk. While the albums made during this period were nothing hugely special, the performances that came with them were a welcome return of quality and engaging soul music. Being an important city in the UK's live music scene, Bristol and it's venues were (and still are) a key tour-stop for modern soul gigs.
Whilst the revival is not as strong as it was, there are still some consistent soul and funk venues in Bristol to check whats on. Metropolis is the new home of Tru-thoughts / Stones Throw / Freestyle Recs type tours, with recent (2010) Bristol events including Belleruche, Speedometer and The Bamboos. The 02 Academy, Colston Hall and the Bristol Thekla are Bristol's main venues for bigger name musicians or comeback tours for legendary Motown and soul singers. It's also worth checking the Start the Bus listings, they seem to have a great ability of booking upcoming talent before it hits the big time. While not strictly soul or funk, the venue has hosted some great cross over artists including Little Dragon and The Apples.
The Park Bar in Clifton with it's Hot Buttered Soul nights is also worth looking into.
If you're looking for disco clubnights in Bristol check the mainstream city centre venues (which we don't list on this website).
Funk & Soul Gigs
SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic
All the flamenco flavoured jazzy bluesy rocky....
Presents. . . Twelve Ten
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Every Wednesday is Wanted Records
With DJ Simon Hyde, Little Eris, TR Clemmett.....
Live hard hitting Funk
Stunning vocals and guitar performance
Funk // Soul // Boogie // Hip Hop
Riddim Fruit Present'The Funk Hunters'
Migrate, Celebrate, Goose Party!
It's a Secret Festival 25th - 27th May 2012
Playing house, disco and wonky pop
Fight The Bear + CluMsY
Broken Beat, Nu-Jazz, Electronica, Beats
Feat. Dirtytalk Disco + Vast n Bulbous
Tru Thoughts present DJ Hint
Wht Collective - Relapse EP Launch Party!
Funk, soul, breaks, house, jungle
Live music, kids zone, great food, market stalls
See Finley Quaye & Dub Mafia For Free
A tribute the Prince of soul
Best Bristolian swingabilly-rockin' in town!
Tremor Presents.......dodge And Fuski
Showcase of fresh Female DJs, Vocalists & Artists
Funkystepz Kidnap Kid Pusherman Woz
Pardon My French
Migrate, Celebrate, Goose Party!
Heads Down No Nonsense Boogie. Free
SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic
Feat. The 45's (live) & more // Soul & RockNRoll
45min Beginners ukulele lesson
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Halfnaked's Summer Party feat. Shapes + more
Every Wednesday is Wanted Records
The Jesse Dansons+benny Sensus+more......
Funk // Soul // Boogie // Hip Hop
'Silent Hobo' launch
An uplifting jazz quartet
Conrad The Scoundral Alembic J-top Fidelity
A little bit everything to get the weekend going!
Bass Kitchen presents Ed Solo Fri 1 June Tb2
Bristol Bass Presents Cottonmouth!
Making people dance world wide for years.
Handmade & Gift Fair - Gloucester Road - 10am-3pm
(Tobacco Factory back yard)
Sir @ Upfest
Soul Singer
(Tobacco Factory back yard)
Sir @ Upfest
Mash up of jazz, swing, hiphop, dancehall, reggae
Lstd Gets Together With Shapes And Half Naked
Masquerade, Cabaret, Music
Chilled beats / 2-4-1 Pizza
Ska/soul Disco
SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic
A night of poetry and spoken word
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Funk & soul, classic hip-hop, and party breaks
Good ol' rockin' blues and swing .....
Joyous roots dance music
Mainly Original Ska Band
Laid back beats, Slo-house, Funk & Electronica
Classic Hip-hop, Boogie, Nu-disco & Dance Floor
Jubilee gala event devised by Gathering Voices
Hip Hop // Funk // Soul // Disco // House
SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic
Contrabass Sessions Presents The Damn Busters
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Featuring Up And Coming New Artists From Bimm
Jazz, Funk, Soul and RnB
Original soul, blues and r'n'b
Warm Beats, Slomo House, Funk
Bass music and dirty dance-floor beats
5 piece classic rock covers band........
African music/AfroBeat/Tuku/funk/Latin/Balkan....
SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic
Contraband Sessions Presents Twelve Ten
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Vintage vinyl cuts, mainly 60-70s, Reggae & Funk.
Playing house, disco and wonky pop
Warm beats, Disco, Funk, Slo-house
Victoria Klewin & the True Tones
Funk, soul, breaks, house, jungle.
Hip Hop // Funk // Soul // Disco // House
SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Super funky bubbly number of a night!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keeping it dirty since 2010.....................
Funk, Disco, World & Warm beats
A tribute to the worlds best female vocalists
Ghetto Funk, House, Hip-hop, Breaks
Dusty Jazz, Broken Beat, Funk & Slo-House
SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic
SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician
Horseplay present the official Bristol Pride Afte
Nu-Jazz, Funk & Soul
Far Too Loud, Kanji Kinetic, Olmec,oood + More
Electronica, Slo-House & Warm Beats
Dub Fx, Snareophobe, Dub Mafia, Woodnote,lil Rhys
The maddest Fair in the world.... Just got madder
The Maddest Festival in the UK just got madder :)
Bristol singers are wanted for Open Mic UK!