Our recent recommendations for The Thunderbolt
A deep dive into the political life of America’s definitive protest folkie, Woody Guthrie. Video, spoken word and live music evoke impassioned times on the picket line, dodging freight trains and hired thugs with that iconic 6 string Fascist-killing machine. All proceeds go to Medical Aid for Palestine too!
The life of the original USA protest singer, brough back to life with live music. spoken word and film.
Bristol’s enduring riot grrrrl rock’n’roll banshee Rita Lynch needs to be seen to be worshipped. The St Paul’s icon of razor-blade guitar anthems is always essential viewing FFO: PJ Harvey, Patti Smith, Screaming Females, Breeders, Ex Hex.
A Grey Muzzle Promotions event
OG cult UK horror punks! Back from the dead for their just deserts, to claim the undead throne of British deathrockin’ power-punk. With support from Costa Rican goth originators Last Dusk, this is a macabre must FFO: Eloise-era Damned, TSOL, Bauhaus, Misfits, Naut, Virgin in Veil, Horror Vacui.
Cheltenham legends joined by Goth from San Diego and Post Punk from Mexico
Triple-hitter of West Country DIY scene talent for less than the cost of a pint, headed up by the charming prehistory ballads of dino-concept emo pop sweeties Nervous Rex. On support: anarchic fuzz-punk duo Peacelily and high-octane queercore scrappers Ladyshoulders. Big fun FFO: The Menstrual Cramps, Spook School, Martha, Pink Suits, Gender Chores.
A Grey Muzzle Promotions event
Cult neon-punk legends at the Thunderbolt! Rubella Ballet were always total anomalies with their bouncy day-glo goth inspired anarcho image alienating them from crusts and vampires alike. Recent re-appraisal (thanks Dark Entries) proves they’re one of the 80s’ greatest. Essential FFO: Siouxise, Bone Orchard, Poison Girls, Crass, Omega Tribe.
A Grey Muzzle Promotions Event