Bristol Folk House
Adult education centre on Park Street.
Through a doorway on Parkstreet, down a narrow corridor and across a sunny (sudject to weather) courtyard, the unexpectedly large building of the Bristol Folk House has stood since 1963, and is still being discoverd in its bs1 hiding place by life long Bristol dwellers to this day. It's an adult education centre, venue, meeting space and cafe,
providing courses in arts and crafts, creative writing, languages and more.
As a venue the BFH has been long famous for live music in Bristol. Running a weekend program of music featuring Folk, acoustic, roots, Americana and music of all flavours with both local, national and international acts. As an adult education centre,the BFH provides variety of part-time day and evening courses and workshops for over 18's.The Folk House is a welcoming environment in which to explore your creativity and learn new skills.
As a venue the BFH has been long famous for live music in Bristol. Running a weekend program of music featuring Folk, acoustic, roots, Americana and music of all flavours with both local, national and international acts. As an adult education centre,the BFH provides variety of part-time day and evening courses and workshops for over 18's.The Folk House is a welcoming environment in which to explore your creativity and learn new skills.
What's On At Bristol Folk House
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world
open mic
theatre
spoken word
poetry
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jazz
blues
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spoken word
poetry
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workshops & classes
lgbtq+
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experimental
lo-fi
exhibition
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folk
jazz
soul
singer-songwriter
a cappella
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singer-songwriter
traditional folk
indie folk
Get a feel for Bristol Folk House
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Big one for fans of lore, necromancy and mob mentality: freak folk tales from forgotten lands meet a horologist bound to the ‘techno rock promise’. Scops perform the mythical avant-garde opera of Greya and Glibyun before committing their oral mythology to record, joined by enigmatic experimental quester Goodiepal.
Scops will be performing their sonic folk tale “Greya and Glibyun” for the first time this year. The somewhat mythological Faroese experimental electronic musician and horologist, Goodiepal (Gæoudjiparl), will be bringing some good ole Nordic eccentricity to the folk house.
Ian A. Anderson marks six decades in Bristol’s folk scene with a night of earthy country blues. His hymn-like melodies ripple with twangy, good-natured campfire warmth – a living archive of timeless folk craft, performed with unassuming brilliance. FFO: Nick Drake, Grateful Dead, CSNY.
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Sell out warning! Tireless bard Andy Irvine returns to Bristol wielding mandolas, bouzoukis, and stories of workers struggles from bygone days. He threads personal tales with historical reckonings, quietly affirming his status as an Irish legend whose prophecies reverberate through modern folk.
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Granny’s Attic craft a mischievous folk playground, weaving original tunes into centuries-old reels and laments with effortless virtuosity. Crisp melodies, playful textures, and infectious energy celebrate the living, breathing pulse of the folk tradition. Joyous foot-stomping magic FFO: Jack Rutter, Eliza Carthy, Salt House.
This outstanding trio can hold audiences in the palm of their hand.