What's On Wednesday 16th May in Bristol

Events on Wednesday 16th May

“"The title Soft Sounds From Another Planet alludes to the promise of something that may or may not be there. Like a hope in something more. The songs are about human resilience and the strength it takes to claw out of the darkest of spaces."”
From: Japanese Breakfast

“Since scooping an Ivor Novello Award for his first single in 2007, Scott Matthews has continued to emerge as a master of bluesy acoustica. His “elegant, quietly soulful vocal work” (Guardian) and “beautiful…intense” (BBC) lyrics liken him to Paul Simon, Tim Buckley, Nick Drake and John Martyn. Returning to Bristol with a performance of well-loved tracks and material from the new album, Matthews delivers a stripped-back, acoustic “masterclass in original and layered folk music” (Renowned for Sound).”
From: Scott Matthews

“I’m With Her is Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan. From their early contributions in bands such as Nickel Creek and Crooked Still, these three musicians are noteworthy for their recent and extensive solo career successes, including several Grammy awards. An impromptu show in 2014 at the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride, CO, sparked the formation of I’m With Her and sent the trio touring the world together the next year.”
From: I'm With Her

“As UK country music makes waves across the world, award-winning duo The Shires are leading the charge. Singer-songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes offer up “big tunes delivered with real passion” (Express). Their distinctive brand of “country pop” (The Times) pays homage to the Nashville greats, with a distinctly British twist, and their second release was the fastest-selling UK country album in history.”
From: The Shires

“Previously she has collaborated with artists such as Tom Misch, Alfa Mist and Nick Leng. The EP 'Out to Sea', written with Misch, gained a number of supporters - from DJs such as Annie Mac and Zane Lowe to one of YouTube's biggest music channels, Majestic Casual. The track 'With You' was also crowned iTunes single of the week.”
From: Carmody