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"Brighton’s smoothest operators, Tru Thoughts, bring us a rare Bristol treat with this double live soul/rnb showcase. Steven Bamidel creates truly stunning electronic soul anthems equal parts classic (D'Angelo) and contemporary (Kenneth Whalum with a dash of Thundercat). Melonyx concoct an upful mix of neo-soul, lovers rock and hip-hop - 24 carat gold FFO: Solange, Erykah Badu or Georgia Ann Muldrow."
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A gig held at The Old Market Assembly on Friday 15th September. The event starts at 22:00.
*** Tru Thoughts vinyl albums to the first 50 through the door! ***
LINEUP:
Steven Bamidele (Live)
MELONYX (Live)
WheelUP (DJ)
Slowe (DJ)
Rhys Baker (Tru Thoughts Resident) (DJ)
Brighton-based independent label Tru Thoughts – who have released music by the likes of Quantic, Hot 8 Brass Band, Bonobo, Alice Russell, Moonchild and many more – return to Bristol with a heavyweight line-up of DJ and live talent, showcasing the new generation of the label's roster.
Live sets come courtesy of Tru Thoughts' newest signee, London-based singer, songwriter, and producer Steven Bamidele and the sound of modern black British soul, Nottingham duo MELONYX. While DJs – WheelUP, the moniker of West London broken beat producer Danny Wheeler, and Bristol-local artist Slowe (aka Sophie Hawes), will be on decks taking you into the depths of their selections.
Entry requirements:
LINEUP:
Steven Bamidele (Live)
MELONYX (Live)
WheelUP (DJ)
Slowe (DJ)
Rhys Baker (Tru Thoughts Resident) (DJ)
Brighton-based independent label Tru Thoughts – who have released music by the likes of Quantic, Hot 8 Brass Band, Bonobo, Alice Russell, Moonchild and many more – return to Bristol with a heavyweight line-up of DJ and live talent, showcasing the new generation of the label's roster.
Live sets come courtesy of Tru Thoughts' newest signee, London-based singer, songwriter, and producer Steven Bamidele and the sound of modern black British soul, Nottingham duo MELONYX. While DJs – WheelUP, the moniker of West London broken beat producer Danny Wheeler, and Bristol-local artist Slowe (aka Sophie Hawes), will be on decks taking you into the depths of their selections.
Entry requirements:
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