Josie Blakelock + Teorstan + Bram Bourbon at The Louisiana
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"Local songbird Josie Blakelock plays her sweeping, confessional dream spells. Sonically, she drapes the room in velvet with candlelit keys, gauzy guitars, and hovering vocals. Grandeur in miniature and quiet epiphanies FFO: Jeff Buckley, Lana Del Rey, Laura Marling."

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A gig held at The Louisiana on Friday 22nd August. The event starts at 20:00.


Josie Blakelock is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Bristol. Her music weaves together elements of autobiography with storytelling and poetic lyricism. Inspired by her love of literature and classic novels, she endeavours to write music that captures a feeling of truth, exploring themes such as loss, heartbreak, and the human condition. Inspired by artists such as Kate Bush, Nick Cave, Laura Marling, and Lana Del Rey, her live performances are uniquely captivating.

“Cinematic sound” – BBC Introducing

“Shimmering debut . . . mesmerising vocals” – Mystic Sons
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Teorstan is led by songwriter, singer, and guitarist Tom Martin. Named for the Old English word for the river that runs through his hometown, Teorstan's songs combine the storytelling tradition of folk music with a modern feel, pairing a poetic pen with raw, real emotion.
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Bram Bourbon - Mixing baritone vocals, introspective lyrics and gloomy yet mellow guitar, the music of Bram Bourbon is both haunting and heartfelt: a melodic monument to melancholy.

Entry requirements: 16+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio

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