The Thunderbolt
Small gig venue in Totterdown.
The Thunderbolt is an independent music & arts venue on the Bath Road, Totterdown. The intimate venue is a restored Grade 2 listed former 1830's tollhouse with a large, rear garden.
The Thunderbolt's music policy is broad and includes indie, folk, punk, country, roots, rock and ska. Local bands like Yes Rebels, John Vistic Experience, Archimedes, Phantom Limb, Annette Berlin, The Liftmen, Empty Pools, First Degree Burns, Ruckus Collective amongst many others have played gigs at the Thunderbolt.
The Thunderbolt has become established as a "circuit venue" on the live music scene, with previous touring bands including:
Nationally John Parish (PJ Harvey), Ian Mclagan (Faces/Small Faces), Hugh Cornwell, Miles Hunt, Will Self, Howe Gelb, John Cooper Clarke, Howard Marks, Jerry Dammers, Carleen Carter, Louisiana Red, Wilko Johnson, Wayne Hussey, The Pretty Things, Justin Sullivan, Jim Bob (Carter USM), The Christians, DJ Don Letts, Roy Bailey, Wreckless Eric, John Power (Cast/The La's), John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett, Zoot Money, Justin Townes Earle, Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets), John Hegley, Dr Feelgood, Blue Aeroplanes, Jim Bob (Carter USM) & Chris Difford.
The Thunderbolt's music policy is broad and includes indie, folk, punk, country, roots, rock and ska. Local bands like Yes Rebels, John Vistic Experience, Archimedes, Phantom Limb, Annette Berlin, The Liftmen, Empty Pools, First Degree Burns, Ruckus Collective amongst many others have played gigs at the Thunderbolt.
The Thunderbolt has become established as a "circuit venue" on the live music scene, with previous touring bands including:
Nationally John Parish (PJ Harvey), Ian Mclagan (Faces/Small Faces), Hugh Cornwell, Miles Hunt, Will Self, Howe Gelb, John Cooper Clarke, Howard Marks, Jerry Dammers, Carleen Carter, Louisiana Red, Wilko Johnson, Wayne Hussey, The Pretty Things, Justin Sullivan, Jim Bob (Carter USM), The Christians, DJ Don Letts, Roy Bailey, Wreckless Eric, John Power (Cast/The La's), John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett, Zoot Money, Justin Townes Earle, Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets), John Hegley, Dr Feelgood, Blue Aeroplanes, Jim Bob (Carter USM) & Chris Difford.
What's On At The Thunderbolt
— The Thunderbolt
alternative rock
punk
— The Thunderbolt
post-hardcore
rock
alternative rock
punk
shoegaze
— The Thunderbolt
post-grunge
punk
post-punk
garage rock
art rock
— The Thunderbolt
alternative pop
alternative rock
post-punk
pop punk
Get a feel for The Thunderbolt
Our recent recommendations for The Thunderbolt
Bristol’s enduring riot grrrrl rock’n’roll banshee Rita Lynch needs to be seen to be worshipped. The St Paul’s icon of razor-blade guitar anthems is always essential viewing FFO: PJ Harvey, Patti Smith, Screaming Females, Breeders, Ex Hex.
A Grey Muzzle Promotions event
OG cult UK horror punks! Back from the dead for their just deserts, to claim the undead throne of British deathrockin’ power-punk. With support from Costa Rican goth originators Last Dusk, this is a macabre must FFO: Eloise-era Damned, TSOL, Bauhaus, Misfits, Naut, Virgin in Veil, Horror Vacui.
Cheltenham legends joined by Goth from San Diego and Post Punk from Mexico
Triple-hitter of West Country DIY scene talent for less than the cost of a pint, headed up by the charming prehistory ballads of dino-concept emo pop sweeties Nervous Rex. On support: anarchic fuzz-punk duo Peacelily and high-octane queercore scrappers Ladyshoulders. Big fun FFO: The Menstrual Cramps, Spook School, Martha, Pink Suits, Gender Chores.
A Grey Muzzle Promotions event
Cult neon-punk legends at the Thunderbolt! Rubella Ballet were always total anomalies with their bouncy day-glo goth inspired anarcho image alienating them from crusts and vampires alike. Recent re-appraisal (thanks Dark Entries) proves they’re one of the 80s’ greatest. Essential FFO: Siouxise, Bone Orchard, Poison Girls, Crass, Omega Tribe.
A Grey Muzzle Promotions Event
Jazz-pop perfection somewhere between Stanlaey, t l k and Jessie Ware; Stevie Toddler’s grooving double bass and unforgettable melodies float her gracefully to the top echelons of Bristol’s nu-jazz scene.
A Grey Muzzle Promtions event