First band event in the series of SongSmith nights tying in with the promotions of the first Rugby League International for over 100 years in Bristol featuring a typically eclectic SongSmith mix from Grime through Soul/Funk to Folk both traditional and modern via good old Pop/Rock.

Burning Bandits : An acoustic band from Bristol who have recently released their EP entitled"The Mirror Can't Look Me In The Eyes"

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Playing together since 2009 they have been described as a"Homegrown Bristol troubadour-duo with a fresh take on back-to-basics acoustic indie-folk. " Their the first album was released after a year of writing and playing this material, a highlight being supporting Yoav on his UK tour.

"gorgeous, poetic, clever, fresh and just beautiful really" Live Music Scene

"...very satisfying" South Sonic

Steve Parkhouse (Jelli Records) "A great sound...Highly recommended"

Careen : Careen are a folk group drawing inspiration from all walks of life and music alike. From reggae to opera the mix of sounds involved could not be more eclectic and they all blend into an ear friendly, easy listening folk experience. After 6 months of being together Careen have released their first album and it has been received wonderfully.

The PickUps: The PickUpS are a rock/folk/pop band with a punk attitude and eclectic influences. Formed in East Bristol in 2012 there is an international feel to the line-up with Fabio Jr Conti on lead; Igor Nowadczyk on bass; Damian Cunningham on guitar, bodhran and percussion; David Peek on rhythm and the vocals being shared around.

We combine punk attitude with eclectic influences from folk, pop and rock in their original songs, performed alongside well known covers done in their own style.

Expect energy, sweat and amazing solos from our own Hendrix (Fabio Jr Conti).

Stanz : A flaming hurricane of audio and visual delight; the fattest chops behind the choicest cuts. Having emerged from the Rugby back-drop, Stantz refined his musical learning through the burly streets of London, Brighton and Bristol. Crafting texture from sounds as far as the four corners, melodies are painted by the fiery shadow of the bass-lines. Punching the snare and kicking the bass, rhythms are delivered by the re:introduced DK.

With Nell & I : Bristol based With Nell & I are an original funk and soul band from Devon. Described as a'stylish female singer' Nell fronts the band with her soulful vocals and unique songwriting. Taking their inspiration from Chic and Prince there's a brilliant coming together of'folk-rootsiness with soul sensibility in everything they do'.

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