A gig held at The Louisiana on Thursday 29th June. The event starts at 19:30pm.
Rita Lynch is a household name in the Bristol live music scene. Having been active on the local circuit for 28 years, Rita formerly lived through the punk music era of the 1980s, starting her own band before relocating to Bristol where she found her niche with like minded musicians.
For those of us familiar with Bristol’s Blue Aeroplanes, you might well be aware of Rita’s contributions as bassist for this local band. Prior to this, Rita had her own punk band in the 1980s, which she formed in London having been inspired by the compulsive and political era bubbling beneath the surface and coined by bands including The Clash, The Jam and The Slits. When Rita and the Piss Artists folded, she joined God Bless You, initially as bassist and then as vocalist and eventually branching out to forge her own singer-songwriter career with the release of her debut album ‘Call Me Your Girlfriend’ in 1991.
Attending Catholic school in south London, 10 year old Rita was taught guitar by a nun who planted the seeds of something that would turn out to be much greater than Rita at first might have imagined. Garnering an incentive to take up guitar after being inspired by the likes of Patti Smith, Roxy Music, Iggy Pop and PJ Harvey, Rita dedicated her youth to pursuing the mastery of her music and art:
“When I was about 23 years old I got into Patti Smith, it kind of changed my life, it was completely liberating. I loved PJ Harvey and her earlier albums. She is still the queen of rock ‘n’ roll.” Rita says.
Living in a commune of sorts, Rita would cross paths with the people who would make waves – both politically, artistically and musically – people whom she would form friendships with and create communities based on the mutual passion for music. The ideas generated by the adoration for certain artists, would thread through their conversations and act as catalysts for the musical work they would produce themselves:
“I didn’t actually see Patti Smith live. It was just enough to listen to her records and talk about her with my friends. We were punks, it felt quite revolutionary. She is hugely influential.” Rita recalls.
http://ritalynch.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/rita.lynch.121
Husky Tones’ punk blues style favours the common rawness, simplicity and emotion shared between the punk and blues genres. Live it is delivered by the unique set up of a female drummer singer Victoria Bourne and guitarist Chris Harper. They have built a reputation for intense live shows. Performing around the UK and at National Festivals.
‘Husky Tones are keen on breaking into new ground completely. There are loose rules to Blues of course, but this band have just torn up the rule-book. It has a primal earthiness about it, redolent of both early Blues and Punk Rock – unusual bed-mates that strangely have united thanks to Victoria and Chris.There are some uncompromisingly good heavy guitar riffs present in many of the tracks, and some haunting and unique vocals. Lyrics are very good throughout, dealing with various topical historical, social, and political themes. This is refreshing subject matter for a Blues band to handle’. Phil The Music Quill
This is the raw, urban blues with attitude their unique interpretation of contemporary blues as they ask Who Will I Turn To Now? This is blues that is fresh, full of zing and attitude. The album, Who Will I Turn To Now takes you on a journey via the power of Victoria’s drumming, the eloquence of her vocals and the guitar that radiates the texture of blues with attitude. Chris makes the six-strings purr, howl and jump for joy. 9/10 Bluesdoodles
www.huskytones.com
https://www.facebook.com/huskytones/
Drunken Butterfly are a Bristol based three piece drawing inspiration from the likes of Kim Gordon, Babes in Toyland, PJ Harvey and Patti Smith. Combining guitar, bass and drums with ukulele and melodica they create a fusion of snarly fuzzy punk rock and acoustic folk.
https://drunkenbutterfly.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/pg/drunkenbutterflyuk/
Entry requirements:
For those of us familiar with Bristol’s Blue Aeroplanes, you might well be aware of Rita’s contributions as bassist for this local band. Prior to this, Rita had her own punk band in the 1980s, which she formed in London having been inspired by the compulsive and political era bubbling beneath the surface and coined by bands including The Clash, The Jam and The Slits. When Rita and the Piss Artists folded, she joined God Bless You, initially as bassist and then as vocalist and eventually branching out to forge her own singer-songwriter career with the release of her debut album ‘Call Me Your Girlfriend’ in 1991.
Attending Catholic school in south London, 10 year old Rita was taught guitar by a nun who planted the seeds of something that would turn out to be much greater than Rita at first might have imagined. Garnering an incentive to take up guitar after being inspired by the likes of Patti Smith, Roxy Music, Iggy Pop and PJ Harvey, Rita dedicated her youth to pursuing the mastery of her music and art:
“When I was about 23 years old I got into Patti Smith, it kind of changed my life, it was completely liberating. I loved PJ Harvey and her earlier albums. She is still the queen of rock ‘n’ roll.” Rita says.
Living in a commune of sorts, Rita would cross paths with the people who would make waves – both politically, artistically and musically – people whom she would form friendships with and create communities based on the mutual passion for music. The ideas generated by the adoration for certain artists, would thread through their conversations and act as catalysts for the musical work they would produce themselves:
“I didn’t actually see Patti Smith live. It was just enough to listen to her records and talk about her with my friends. We were punks, it felt quite revolutionary. She is hugely influential.” Rita recalls.
http://ritalynch.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/rita.lynch.121
Husky Tones’ punk blues style favours the common rawness, simplicity and emotion shared between the punk and blues genres. Live it is delivered by the unique set up of a female drummer singer Victoria Bourne and guitarist Chris Harper. They have built a reputation for intense live shows. Performing around the UK and at National Festivals.
‘Husky Tones are keen on breaking into new ground completely. There are loose rules to Blues of course, but this band have just torn up the rule-book. It has a primal earthiness about it, redolent of both early Blues and Punk Rock – unusual bed-mates that strangely have united thanks to Victoria and Chris.There are some uncompromisingly good heavy guitar riffs present in many of the tracks, and some haunting and unique vocals. Lyrics are very good throughout, dealing with various topical historical, social, and political themes. This is refreshing subject matter for a Blues band to handle’. Phil The Music Quill
This is the raw, urban blues with attitude their unique interpretation of contemporary blues as they ask Who Will I Turn To Now? This is blues that is fresh, full of zing and attitude. The album, Who Will I Turn To Now takes you on a journey via the power of Victoria’s drumming, the eloquence of her vocals and the guitar that radiates the texture of blues with attitude. Chris makes the six-strings purr, howl and jump for joy. 9/10 Bluesdoodles
www.huskytones.com
https://www.facebook.com/huskytones/
Drunken Butterfly are a Bristol based three piece drawing inspiration from the likes of Kim Gordon, Babes in Toyland, PJ Harvey and Patti Smith. Combining guitar, bass and drums with ukulele and melodica they create a fusion of snarly fuzzy punk rock and acoustic folk.
https://drunkenbutterfly.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/pg/drunkenbutterflyuk/
Entry requirements: