What's On Thursday 8th July in Bristol

Events on Thursday 8th July

“Tormented by a romance jeopardised by class prejudice and rendered insane by being barred from the land which inspired his verse – his story speaks of a gross injustice which still effects us all, seven generations later.”
From: Fairytales for grown-ups - ON COMMON GROUND

“You've probably (musta?!) heard of Ben Vince by now, his instantly recognisable style of loop-based saxophone improvisations and fervent collaborations have seen him record and play with the likes of *deep breath*:”
From: Schwet with Ben Vince & Yokel D.HAM & Franco Franc

“The team behind Shangri-La is coming back to reality this summer festival season, with everyone’s dream IRL venue. Lost Horizon HQ. A brand new independent arts centre & bar in the heart of Bristol.”
From: BINBAG WISDOM, HEIDI BROWNE, DJ DAD

“Launching on Thursday 8th July, this series of live sessions will bring you some of our favourite acts from Bristol and across the country. Over the past year Firejam have built a good relationship with some truly talented musicians by making live session videos with them, and we have waited patiently to bring you them live.”
From: FIREJAM PRESENTS LOCO KLUB GARDEN SESSIONS

“Go to any gig and you get the acoustic opener, the big main band and the afterparty DJ. Fuse them together and you’re starting to get close to Funke and the Two Tone Baby. A one-man phenomenon that mixes folky singalong anthems with blistering blues riffs, juxtaposed with fat bass, big beats and sub kicks. A frenzied amalgamation of organic and electronic that defies all preconception.”
From: Funke & the Two Tone Baby & She Robot