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THE OLD BOOKSHOP 49

Small Horse SOCIAL 50

Stag and Hounds 51

START THE BUS 52

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COMPETITIONWin 4 tickets to Just jack 10th Birthday at motion 21

HIGHLIGHTSbest events this month 22-25

INTERVIEW // LOCAL TALENTlocal talent meets Havana club - Reece gibb 26-27

EVENT PREVIEWJust jack 10th Birthday 28-29

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Win two tickets to Just Jack 10th Birthday

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We’ve teamed up with Just Jack to offer you the chance to win two tickets to their massive 10th Birthday blowout at Motion, 6th February.

Bristol house music institution Just Jack are celebrating 10 years of outrageous parties, with an all night long extravaganza from 10pm-10am. They’re keeping the line up to this one top secret, but you can be sure they won’t disappoint.

For more information visit motionbristol.com.

To enter: visit us on facebook.com/nitelifebristol and post: ‘Just Jack 10th Birthday’ to our wall. Enter by 31 December. Winner will be selected by prize draw and notified via facebook.

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HIGHLIGHTS JANUARY 6. THE MORNING AFTER CLUB

Come and join us for the perfect lazy Sunday, where we will be screening some of the best films throughout the day in the downstairs bar. Grab a duvet and take advantage of our food and drinks offers. Check our Facebook page for details.10th Jan // 4pm - Late // Free // No.51 Stokes Croft

7. MOTORCITY - MOTOWN / SOUL / FUNK / DISCO Motorcity drops a refreshing but classic mix of all the best Motown, Soul, Funk, Disco and Rock ‘n’ Roll greats, to keep your feet stomping into the early hours. Come on down to enjoy classics from residents The Junk Soul Brothers & Sisters and check out our foot shuffling drinks deals. 15th Jan // 9pm – 3am // £3 // The Lanes

8. SOUL INGREDIENTSThe thunderous roar of Pete Coggins’ vocal and tight horn parts over dirty, funky grooves and tough driving rhythms – this 6 piece is guaranteed to blow you away with its excellent musicianship and dynamic energy. 16th Jan // 9pm – Late // FREE // Golden Lion

1. BRISTOL LOVEBristol Love plan to take over your Saturday night with their own brand of Underground House music, from some of Bristol’s finest DJ’s. Come and be part of Bristol’s local House scene. 2nd Jan // 12-6am // £5/£7 after 1am // Dojo

2. JAZZ-FUNK-SOUL SOCIETY Featuring the finest bands on the Bristol scene, and weekly jams open to musicians and singers of all abilities. Hosted by the University Of Bristol Jazz Funk Soul Society. 5th Jan // 8pm – Late // Free // Small Horse Inn

3. NOTORIOUS BS3 + THE MAITREE EXPRESS + DJ VALLEEFancy some live Hip Hop and Reggae/Dub? Notorious BS3 are back and will be bringing you a night of lyrical genius and banging beats, plus support from the reggae inspired band - The Maitree Express. Be sure to stick around after for some Funk and Soul from DJ Vallee. 9th Jan // 9pm- Late // £3-£4 // Mr. Wolf’s

4. DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT: BLITZKRIEG CITY Legendary Bristol club night Department S are back to kick off the new year with a dynamite mix of Two Tone, Northern Soul and 60’s Garage Beats. Plus, Indie Rock/Alternative Punk trio, Blitzkrieg City, will hit the stage with their big guitar sound and huge melodic harmonies. 9th Jan // 9pm – 3am // £5 // The Lanes

5. DUB THEORIES PRESENTS: I.D.G FEST LAUNCH PARTY + SINAI SOUND + EVERMOOR SOUNDWe welcome you to the first Dub Theories of 2016 with an official launch party for Dub Academy’s International Dub Gathering Festival, in Barcelona this March. Featuring the great Sinai Sound System (DJ Set) and Evermoor Sound. 9th Jan // 10pm – Late // £3 // Cosies

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9. HOUSE STEPPERSSly Logic and Saysana aim to kick off the New Year with their showcase of the more ‘fun side’ of House music. Get ready for some House, Techno and definite booty shaking. 16th Jan // 12am – 6am // £6/£7 after 1am // Dojo

10. CLOUDY APPLE + RAZ O’CONNOR + MOREAnother instalment of the ‘Free For All Festival’. Hailing from the West Country and inspired by our Rock n Roll heroes, Cloudy Apple were born to provide anthem-like tunes and smoking riffs.17th Jan // 12pm – Late // FREE // Stag & Hounds

11. JASON ISBELLWith the release of his new album, Something More Than Free, Jason Isbell further cements his status as an incredible songwriter and brings his talents to the stage for some UK shows.20th Jan // 7pm-11pm // £17.50 + BF // O2 Academy Bristol

12. MAD4BRIT Mad4Brit are one of the most energetic and engaging Britpop and Madchester tribute bands, taking their audience on a nostalgic trip. Playing hits by from the likes of Happy Mondays, Stone Roses, Blur Oasis and Suede. If the 90s was your thing, this is not to be missed. 22nd Jan // 7:00pm –Late // £10adv // The Fleece

13. WOODNOTE, LIL RHYS & EVA LAZARUS + CONTRABAND BREAKS ENSEMBLE + MORENotorious Street-Performers, Mr.Woodnote, Lil Rhys & Eva Lazarus have harvested their bouncy Funk & Bass to produce their latest release, Late Heavy Bombardment. Come down to the Attic Bar to witness this unmissable show. 22nd Jan // 8:30pm – 2am // £3 after 9:30pm // Full Moon / Attic Bar

14. CUBANA Shaking out the rum barrel this season for some spiced flavours, Cubana welcome the newly self-formed, Bass and Garage back-to-back playing super group - TQD. Better known by their individual alter-alias: Royal T, DJ Q and Flava D.23rd Jan // 10pm -6am // £6/£8/£10/£20 // Lakota

15. CAVANAUGH (OPEN MIKE EAGLE & SERENGETI) + AWKWARD & BENJAMIN ONE + SUZUKIMixing ‘90s flow and mysterious beats, Cavanaugh are a rap duo with a difference. Unleashing their debut single Screen Play, the long-time friends play on the roles of maintenance workers, with slick, laidback production that draw focus to the duo’s witty, engaging lyrics.23rd Jan // 10pm – Late // £4adv // Start The Bus

16. PATTY GRIFFINPatty Griffin is an American Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and musician. Known for her stripped-down song writing style, centered around the Folk music genre, her songs have been covered by a host of musicians including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, and the Dixie Chicks.23rd Jan // 7pm – late // £22 + BF // Trinity Centre

17. THE GLAXO BABIES + KAREN Bristol based post Punk band Glaxo Babies set to show off their back catalogue of releases, right back to 1977’s debut EP This Is Your Life. Featuring support from Dave Woodward’s new project ‘Karen’, as he experiments with sounds from the Bristol Indie movement. 23rd Jan // 7:30pm – Late // £7adv // Exchange

18. GRIEVED The Stockholm based heavy Hardcore Punk band is set to take stage to celebrate the release of their new album ST. Having previously toured with the likes of Hatebreed and Full of Hell, this ‘pay what you want entry’ will be worth every penny. 24th Jan // 7:30pm // Pay What You Feel // Stag & Hounds

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HIGHLIGHTS JANUARY 24. BEACH SLANG

As part of Independent Venue Week 2016, American band Beach Slang, will take to the stage to show off their unique blend of Rock and Punk- Rock. Described as “a one-night stand between The Psychedelic Furs and The Replacements”.28th Jan // 8pm – Late // £8.80adv // Exchange

25. PURE BATHING CULTUREPortland, OR-based band Pure Bathing Culture have always evolved naturally and at a steady pace in their musical process. Come hear Sarah Versprille and Daniel Hindman’s latest album Pray For Rain come to life on stage. 28th Jan // 7:00pm – Late // £5.50 // Crofters Rights

26. THE ALLERGIES [GROOVE RECORDS]Bristolian duo DJ Moneyshot & Rackabeat have made it their mission to take vintage sounds and reshape them for the modern dancefloor. Prepare to dance till the early hours. 28th Jan // 9pm – Late // £2 // Golden Lion

19. NAHKO AND MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE American World Music Collective, Nahko and Medicine for the People, are back in the UK for another radiant show. Bringing a fusion of various musical influences and spreading the awareness of harmony, this collective want to inspire and motivate. This will be an unforgettable show. 24th Jan // 7pm-11pm // £15 + BF // O2 Academy Bristol

20. CHALI 2NA (JURASSIC 5) + THE FUNK HUNTERS Having left audiences breathless at festivals and shows across North America, Chali 2na and The Funk Hunters are ready to take their sound system overseas. Bringing together their extensive back catalogues, this crew blur the lines between Electronic Dance Music and Hip Hop in this one-of-a-kind audio-visual experience.24th Jan // 7:30pm – Late //£10adv // The Fleece

21. TRUST FUNDTrust Fund make the kind of melancholy Power-Pop you wish you heard during your awkward years. Rough strumming, yearning, ranged vocals and with a hint of ‘Elliott Smith delicacy’, it’s the perfect combination to fall in love with. 26th Jan // 7:30pm – Late // £7.70adv // Exchange

22. MUTEMATHMutemath, American alternative rock band from New Orleans, are set to bring their sound to the UK in a brand new tour. Drawing heavily from influenced sounds from the 1960s, 70s soul, psychedelic rock, and jam band styles, this band will showcase tracks from their latest album.27th Jan // 7pm – Late // £14adv // Exchange

23. SCRIBBLE ‘N’ SCRATCH NIGHT WITH LIVE DRAWING AND DJSWe’ve got a great night ahead as the Scribble ‘N’ Scratch crew take a stop at Mr. Wolf’s for a drawing battle like no other. Join in the creative fun and witness some all-round turntable trickery, with a mash up of Hip-Hop, Funk and Soul.28th Jan // 9pm – Late // £3 - £4 // Mr. Wolf’s

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27. DROP BEATS NOT BOMBS FUNDRAISER The Drop Beats Not Bombs DJ’s Adnate, Miss Radida, Pete not Bombs and Dan Thorman will be spinning the finest Funk, Hip Hop, Rockabilly, Soul, Disco and much, much more. All proceeds go to the Refugee Kitchen in Calais.29th Jan // 9pm – Late // £3 // No.51

28. RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE 12:34 are back with their fourth instalment of Rumble in a Jungle and their Big Birthday Bash. After two amazing years in Bristol, 12:34 are back once again with a monstrous line up featuring Top Cat, Ragga Twins, Mungos Hi Fi (Jungle Set), Laid Blak and much more. 29th Jan // 10pm – 7am // £6 - £17.50 OTD Lakota & Coroners Court

29. RUFFNECK Taking over the Attic bar with their fourth instalment, Ruffneck Ting set to start off the New Year with a bang. Bringing huge vibes with a line up featuring, T>I, The Force , DJ Dazee, Vytol, Habitat and more. 29th Jan // 9pm – 2am // £3 after 9:30pm Full Moon / Attic Bar

30. IVAN AVE & MNDSGN + SPECIAL GUESTS Start The Bus welcome two of the most exciting talents in Hip Hop: MC Ivan Ave and producer Mndsgn. Ivan signed to Berlin based label Jakarta Records and collaborated with Stone Throws’ Mndsgn to form the five track phenomenon Lo Jams. This will be a very special show. 30th Jan // 10pm – Late // £3adv // Start The Bus

31. ROGORA KHARTInfluenced by Eastern European music, and brought together, by the compelling desire to entertain audiences. Welcome to the exciting world of Rogora Khart. 30th Jan // 9pm – Late // FREE // Golden Lion

32. PLANET SHROOMTrinity Centre welcome another night of full-power, bangin’ Psytrance to Bristol this January. Expect the usual weapons grade decor, lasers, lighting and hard hitting tunes delivered on The Best Rig in Bristol. Line up TBA.30th Jan // 10pm – 6am // TBA // Trinity Centre

33. JACK COOKSONAs part of this month’s ‘Free For All Festival’, songwriter and multi –instrumentalist Jack Cookson, will showcase his Roots-Folk inspired music, including his latest album Revolt & Resolve. 30th Jan // 12pm – Late // FREE // Stag & Hounds

34. MARK MORRISS (THE BLUETONES)Mark Morriss of The Bluetones returns to The Fleece for a special show as a part of Independent Venue Week. Supported by a selection of Bristol’s finest acoustic and solo acts, this special event consists of 12 hours of music from 11:30am.31st Jan // 11:30am – Late // £9adv // The Fleece

35. SLIM’S PICKINGS HOSTED BY HENRY SLIMHenry Slim presents a night of live Rhythm & Blues every Wednesday, plucking Bristol’s finest purveyors of fine jazz, blues & jugband music from the Prohibition era.Every Wednesday / 9-11.30pm / Free entry / The Gallimaufry

36. THE GROOVE DEN HOSTED BY JAMES MORTONJames Morton hosts an evening of live Funk, Soul & Beats with an all-star cast. Come on down every Thursday for the chance to shake your tail feather. Every Thursday / 9pm-11.30pm / Free entry / The Gallimaufry

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INTERVIEW // LOCAL TALENT

This issue, we shine the light on the oft-overlooked bartenders that help make your night out. In an era of MasterChef and Bake Off, the abilities of chefs and pastry chefs are revered, but the same could be said for high-level bartending.

Last month, Nitelife was invited to sit on the judging panel at the illustrious Havana Rum Club Gran Prix. A global bartending competition in search of the ‘next Cuban classic’ using, very specifically, either Havana 3YO, Especial, 7YO or Seleccion De Maestro.

But it wasn’t just the opportunity to drink lots of rum that made us clear our diary… From atop our bar stool, we get a glimpse into the serious world of mixology.

10 contestants from Birmingham, Bath, Exeter, Cardiff and Bristol have just five minutes each to present and mix their creation. Up for grabs is a place at the UK Final in London, with the potential to go on to the Grand Final in Havana, Cuba; where over five days the best in the world will compete for the global title — an opportunity that could rocket launch someone’s career.

It was 22-year-old Reece Gibb who walked away with the regional title, a big coup for the Bristol barman who,

For me, bartending is massively about personality. You could be the best technically in the world, but if you have no social skills, I don’t think you’d get very far.

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Follow Reece’s progress in the competition at havana-club.co.uk or pop in and try one of his creations at Her Majesty’s Secret Service on Whiteladies Road, Clifton.

skewer marshmallows, seal little tins for the ‘Scouts Honour’… There’s two and a half hours of my day prepping before we open at 4pm, and we serve until 12am weekdays and 1am on the weekend, then a two hour clean up.

“Bartending is an unsociable job, but a sociable job. You meet so many people but you don’t get to socialise with them after hours because you finish at three or four in the morning.

“Winning would be massive for me. One of the reasons I came to this job was to travel and see new parts of the world, because I’ve never been outside of Europe, so going to Cuba is a definitely part of it. And this is my first comp win, so it’s a big really deal.

“This competition is very much first the steps toward having my own cocktail bar one day. It’s a dream of mine, and my dad’s as well, to own a bar off some shore, making cocktails and living the ideal life. He’ll sit on one side of the bar and I’ll make the drinks – I think he’s very much penciled that into his retirement plan.”

unbelievably, has been bartending for little over a year.

“For me, bartending is massively about personality. You could be the best technically in the world, but if you have no social skills, I don’t think you’d get very far.

“I’ve always been someone who wants to talk to people, in everything I’ve done. I studied sports therapy at university and my tutor said to me, ‘You’re not the best academically here, but you could be the best because of your people skills’. It’s all I’ve ever been told; I just love talking to people.”

While he might play down his technical skill, it’s clear he knows what he’s talking about when it comes to mixing drinks.

“Every week or month, I set myself my own competition — to constantly aspire to make new drinks, learning things about different spirits. Because the best way to make a drink is to learn about the spirit and learn the different flavour profiles, the history, the background and what works with it.”

Reece moved to Bristol last year for the opening of Her Majesty’s Secret Service (HMSS), a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Clifton run by his friend Ben Alcock, and which has already made the pages of GQ Magazine and Grazia, thanks its quirky cocktail offerings like ‘Sauvignon Private Ryan’ and ‘Welcome to Kentucky, Have a Nice Day’, which is served with a garnish of noodles.

“I start my day at 2pm, sometime earlier, to deep fry noodles in sugar and syrup for one of the garnishes, make candy floss,

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JUST JACK 10TH BIRTHDAY MOTION, 7TH FEBRUARY

Next month, Bristol house music institution Just Jack will celebrate their 10th Birthday. They’ve planned an all night long extravaganza at Motion from 10pm-10am, and in an unusual twist, they’ve decided to keep the line up completely under wraps until the event.

The first tier of tickets to the event sold out in less than a minute, so clearly the house lovers of Bristol trust them to put on an amazing party.

We caught up with Tom Rio, co-founder of Just Jack with his friend and fellow DJ / label owner, Dan Wild, ahead of what promises to be one of the biggest nights of 2016.…

How was Just Jack born?C-Section. The illegitimate love child of David Bowie and Jeff Mills, pulled out of the belly of Bristol kicking and screaming.

10 years on, has your vision been fulfilled? If I’m honest we never really had much of a vision in the beginning. We started because we wanted a party in our hometown that offered the music we loved. There was a gap and we filled it, but it was never a long-term plan. We were a bunch of complete chancers, and a total shambles for the first five years at least! Everything that’s come since then has been a massive bonus.

Are you primarily DJs, party throwers or record label owners? I think Dan and I would both always like to be seen more as DJs, but the lines definitely get very blurry.

What’s been the biggest moment in Just Jack history for you?Ricardo Villalobos playing in front of a giant projection-mapped clowns face was definitely a moment for me, it had been a long-term goal to get him to Bristol and he definitely delivered, great guy, too — he really lived up to our expectations. The 10th birthday is going to be the one though, 10 years is a long time, a massive milestone for us, and we can’t wait to celebrate everything we’ve done up until now.

What’s has been your favourite party moment ever? Oooh that’s a tough one. In terms of Just Jack I think it’s probably when we ran a secret after party on a boat. We rounded everyone up at 7am from the club and said, “Come with us if you want to party”, then set off down to the waterfront. No one knew where we were going. We got on a boat and set off down the river. We had two of the DJs down from Back to Basics, Buckley and James Barnsley and they played until we got closed down by the police. It was a lot of fun! Outside of Just Jack I went to a super intimate party in a storage cupboard at a mate’s house once, capacity was strictly limited to two people at any one time but it really booted off. Great vibe, the crowd was amazing.

Why did you decide to keep the line up under wraps this time? We wanted to do something different I guess. It’s our 10th

birthday and just doing a big line up at Motion seemed a bit predictable. We wanted to avoid running a big night of hyped acts where people are in and out to see one act or another and instead create something really special, where people turn up to dance and lose themselves, stay for hours, have a right old party and maybe see someone they wouldn’t have expected.

Your teaser line up poster revealing the hometown of each of the headliners got people in a bit of a frenzy... Will you be giving away any more clues?Most definitely. It’s too much fun not to! We’ve got a few lined up for the next few days actually, we’re posting them to the Facebook event so click attending to make sure you get all the notifications and stay up to date.

How do you decide on your line ups?It’s quite a fluid process normally, we all sit around as a team and chat (I say chat but really it’s like a friendly argument) for a while about a handful of people who we’d really like, then I go out and see who’s free. If a few of them come back then we slowly add bit names bit by bit, making sure the balance as a whole is right with every new addition. This tends to go on for a while until we have something we’re happy with. It’s tricky, because we’re quite picky and we always want to do something new and not just rehash old ideas.

First tier tickets to the event sold out in less than a minute. Why do you think your Just Jack parties are so popular?I’d like to think its because we’ve always put our all into every event. If we sell more tickets, we put that extra cash into our artist budget, or we build a giant clowns face with the extra money, or we put on a cabaret show in a tent out the front.

We take people having fun at our night very, very seriously!

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We argue for hours about who should play when or what room they should play in so that we get the programming just right, we literally waste hours thinking about the minute details like this, we always try to go that extra mile in any way we can to make the most out of what we have available to us and I’d like to think people have picked up on that and that they trust us now. We take people having fun at our night very, very seriously!

10pm - 10am?! How are you going to keep the party going? HOWSE MUSIC AW NIGHT LAWG YEAH! This isn’t our first rodeo remember, we’ve learnt a thing or two over the years…

What’s next in the pipeline for Just Jack?More of the same I’d like to think. More parties, more music! The dream would be to do more smaller events, we’d love to do a more regular thing somewhere where we can just do one guest each time, playing extended sets. We’ve had some bad luck with licensing of interesting unlicensed spaces which has put us off going down that route for a while but if we could find a great 500 capacity space then that would be the dream really.

Just Jack 10th Birthday@Motion, 7 Februaryjustjack.orgInterview by Rachel Morris

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Lukasz KaminskiAge: 36 Job title: Photographer

Photography by Martin Thompsonfb.com/Thefacecollective Interview by Rachel Morris

This month, we turn the lens around on Nitelife magazine’s own cameraman, Lukcasz Kaminski. He’s been photographing your nights out for the past six years, and seen all sides of Bristol’s nightlife, for better or worse.

With a degree in ecology and very varied work history (including a brief stint as a shepherd with a flock of 60 sheep), Lukcasz now works full time as a photographer. He’s even had his camera tattooed on his arm, so he’s in it for good, he says.

“I was never interested in photographing architecture or nature; I’ve always been interested in people. I like to save memories. Recording moments in life.”

Take a leaf through the pages of Nitelife and you’ll see that Lukcasz has a special talent for capturing the personalities of all of his photographic subjects, it’s not just groups of people grinning.

“When people are natural with themselves, they look beautiful. It’s not about smiling and looking happy, necessarily.

“When I was a kid, I saw my cousin doing pictures at a family party. And when I saw the pictures blown up in black and white I was blown away.

“I found my father’s old camera lying around the house. It was a FED, a Russian camera, and I bought a film loaded up, took the first film and after that I was hooked on photography.

“At that time I couldn’t afford to buy films, so I left it for a while. Then when I was in high school I met a girl who was studying photography.

“I picked my camera up again and bought all the gear and chemical I needed to develop my films, and I set up my own dark room in my father’s house.”

Lukcasz moved from Poland to Bristol 10 years go with a job and, like most people spend any time in Bristol, decided to stay.

“I love Bristol. I love the people here. I got involved with Nitelife magazine after picking it up on a night out, I saw an ad for photographers and got in touch. I never thought I would be able to make photography a full time thing, but I’ve been doing this for six years now.

“I’ve seen some things you wouldn’t normally see at work… I was at a student party once and the only light in the place was coming from my camera. I saw a group of people standing in a circle shouting and they called me over to take a photo. I was snapping away, when I saw the image on my screen. There was a guy with his trousers around his ankles and a girl on her knees!

“I’ve seen the same people through their Freshers’ Week and then out celebrating their graduation three years later.

“It can be lonely at times, because you see the same people all the time, but you don’t often get a chance to stay and socialise. Sometimes I’ll have a beer with people, but I always want to get the next photo. Every photo I take, I want to make it my best.

“But I’ve got to know all the club owners really well and met a lot of great people through Nitelife.”

With so many people calling themselves photographers today, you might worry about sheer volume diluting what is essentially an art, but Lukcasz doesn’t think that’s the case.

“Either that person will stop taking photos, or they will learn.

“I wouldn’t pick up a book about photography, I would pick up

a book about optics. It’s all about light and you need to know your camera like the back of your hand, so when you see a situation, you’re ready to take the shot. You need to know how your photo will look before you take the shot.”

“If someone was interested in becoming a club photographer, I would tell them to start with their friends. Choose an event you want to photograph and give it a go.

“Don’t go out straight out and buy expensive equipment – because it’s not cheap! And skilled photographer will take a better photo on a cheap camera than

“It takes a lot of years to get it right, and I’m still learning. Every photo I take, I think to myself, how can I do this differently or make it more interesting?

“My favourite thing about photography has always been giving the photos to people, my friends and family.”

“The thing I like most about my job is giving people a memory to keep. Moments fly away and in two years you might not remember them, but a photo will always be there.”

I’ve seen some things you wouldn’t normally see at work…

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DROP BEATS NOT BOMBS FUNDRAISER The Drop Beats Not Bombs DJ’s Adnate, Miss Radida, Pete not Bombs and Dan Thorman will be spinning the finest Funk, Hip Hop, Rockabilly, Soul and Disco. All proceeds to the Refugee Kitchen in Calais.

29th Jan // 9pm – late // £3

THE MORNING AFTER CLUB Join us for the perfect lazy Sunday, as we screen some of the best films throughout the day in the downstairs bar. Grab a duvet and take advantage of our food and drinks offers.

10th Jan // 4pm - late // free

A vibrant and welcoming venue with traditional and historic roots, being one of the oldest Public Houses in Stokes Croft. Our space is versatile and creative, blending homemade, locally sourced food with livemusic, art and late night party DJs. Our beautiful garden offers a sunny sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle of Stokes Croft.

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Jamie LawsonWed 20th Jan • £17.50 adv

Jason Isbell + John Moreland

Sun 24th Jan • £15 adv

Nahko and Medicine For The People+ Kim Churchill

Wed 27th Jan • £16 adv

Mayday Parade The Maine + Have Mercy + Beautiful Bodies

Mon 1st Feb • £25.60 adv

NME Award 2016 TourBloc Party, Drenge,Rat Boy, Bugzy Malone

Tue 2nd Feb • £19.50 adv

The Winery Dogs + Inglorious

Sat 28th Feb • £12.50/20 adv10pm-5am • over 18s only

Innovation BristolTue 9th Feb • £9 adv

Little SimzWed 10th Feb • £27.50 adv

The GameMon 15th Feb • £20 adv £60 VIP

Bowling For SoupTue 16th Feb • £16.50 adv

Gabrielle Aplin+ Hudson Taylor + Hannah Grace

Thu 17th Feb • £18 adv £50 VIP

Bars and Melody

Fri 19th Feb • £11 adv

Cash Paying respect to the man in black with full live band

Sun 21st Feb • £16 adv

Walk The Moon

Wed 24th Feb • £15 adv

Tonight AliveFri 26th Feb • £20 adv

Half Man Half BiscuitSun 28th Feb • SOLD OUT

Twenty One PilotsMon 29th Feb • £18.50 adv

Sleeping With SirensThu 3rd Mar • £25 adv £45 VIP

Fowler In BristolSun 6th Mar • £18.50 adv

Stiff Little FingersTue 8th Mar • £19 adv

Sabaton & Alestorm + Blood Bound

Wed 9th Mar • £13 adv

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsThu 10th Mar • £18.50 adv

ReefThu 17th Mar • £20 adv

The Wonder Stuff30th Anniversary Tour

Fri 18th Mar • £24 adv

HRH AOR On The Road Tour 2016 Sat 19th Mar • £24 adv

The Stranglers

Sun 20th Mar • £17.50 adv

Simple Plan + Ghost Town

Fri 25th Mar • £16 adv

WilkinsonThu 7th Apr • £15 adv

Jack GarrattSat 9th Apr • £12 adv

Sunset SonsSun 10th Apr • £20 adv

Brian Fallon &The CrowesTue 12th Apr • £23.50 adv £65 VIP

Ben HaenowMon 18th Apr • £17.50 adv

Hollywood UndeadSat 23rd Apr • £5/8/12.50/15 adv10pm-5am • over 18s only

Garage NationWed 27th Apr • £12 adv

Raleigh RitchieThu 28th Apr • £25 adv

Billy Ocean “When The Going Gets Tough” 30th Anniversary Tour

Fri 29th Apr • £18 adv

CastThu 5th May • £18 adv

Rend CollectiveFri 10th June • £16.50 adv

Sham 69 + Angelic Upstartss

Fri 23rd Sep • £12 adv

The SmythsFri 21st Oct • £20 adv

The Undertones

NAHKO AND MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE American World Music Collective, Nahko and Medicine for the People, are back in the UK for another radiant show. Bringing a fusion of various musical influences, this will be an unforgettable show.

24th Jan // 7pm-11pm // £15 + BF

JASON ISBELLWith the release of his new album, Something More Than Free, Jason Isbell further cements his status as an incredible songwriter and brings his talents to the stage for some UK shows.

20th Jan // 7pm-11pm // £17.50 + BF

The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s busiest music venues playing host to major touring acts as well as up and coming artists. We’ve established ourselves as one of the best venues to catch your favourite bands in the Southwest. We’re also home to Ramshackle - Bristol’s Notorious Weekly Rave: A fine selection of all thats good in music mixed by Patrick Nazemi, Chezney & Guests.

Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA | @o2academybris | facebook.com/o2academybristol | 0905 5020 3999 | o2academybristol.co.uk

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Housed within the University of Bristol Students’ Union building, the Anson Rooms has played a big part in Bristol’s arts and music programme since the 1960s, hosting internationally renowned acts including David Bowie, Radiohead and Amy Winehouse. With major improvements to the stage, bar area and backstage facilities, the improved venue is amongst the best in the region.

GRIMESMulti-media artist and critical darling, Grimes, will showcase her much-anticipated AC!D Reign European headline tour.

6th Mar // 7.30-11pm // £18.50

HALF MOON RUNHalf Moon Run bring elements of indie, rock, pop and folk with rhythmic harmonies, delicate guitar lines and a hint of warm electronica.

15th Mar // 7pm – 11pm // £15 adv

anson roomsBristol SU, Richmond Building, 105 Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1LN | @AnsonRooms | facebook.com/ansonrooms | 0117 331 8663 | bristolsu.org.uk/ansonrooms

Anson Rooms

For tickets for these gigs and more visit

www.ansonrooms.co.uk

matt corby

9 march

half moon run15 march

VENUES // 35XX

DUB THEORIES PRESENTS: I.D.G FEST LAUNCH PARTY + SINAI SOUND + EVERMOOR SOUNDAn official launch party for Dub Academy’s ‘International Dub Gathering Festival’ in Barcelona this March. Featuring the great Sinai Sound System (DJ Set) and Evermoor Sound.

9th Jan // 10pm – late // £3

FAT STASHTo celebrate Gardna’s ‘21st Birthday Mad Up’, Fat Stash will take you on a journey, from underground instrumental Hip-Hop, through to Dubwise and Jungle mash ups.

14th Jan // 9pm – late // £3

34 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8RG | @CosiesBristol | facebook.com/cosies.bristol | 01179 424 110 | cosies.co.uk

Low expense, no pretence still supplying the alternative, cheap booze, church pews, all set to music from the hippest cats and kittens. There’s no shortage of top DJ’s playing at this legendary little venue. Music wise the remit is mainly Reggae and Hip Hop, Bristol Bass and Funky Stuff with a friendly party vibe for all ages.

cosies

S U N 3 R D J A N U A R Y £ 2 / 3 / 1 0 - L AT E

REGGAE SUNDAYSKYLION & GUESTR E G G A E / D U B

F R I D A Y 8 T H J A N U A R Y -

PRIVATE PARTY--

S A T 9 T H J A N U A R Y £ 3 / 1 0 - L AT E

DUB THEORIES:INTERNATIONAL DUB GATHERING LAUNCHSINAI SOUND (DJ SET), EVERMOOR SOUNDD U B

S U N 1 0 T H J A N U A R Y £ 2 / 3 / 1 0 - L AT E

REGGAE SUNDAYAPOLLO & CONROYR E G G A E / D U B

T H U 1 4 T H J A N U A R Y £ 5 A D V / M OT D / 1 0 - L AT E

FAT STASH:GARDNAʼS 21ST BIRTHDAYGARDNA, DR MEAKER, JINX IN DUB, ARIES B2B KELVIN 373THE ASBO DISCO B2B WONKAVISION & MORER E G G A E / D U B / J U N G L E

F R I 1 5 T H J A N U A R Y -

DUBCONSCIOUS MOVEMENTBLISS ZION, LATRO, CJ, BRUNETOC & SHMIKER E G G A E / D U B / J U N G L E

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S A T 1 6 T H J A N U A R Y £ 3 / 1 0 - L AT E

COYOTE RECORDSTOM E. VERCETTI, FAZA MIYAKE, ODEKO, JURANGOSPECIAL GUEST: WENG R I M E / B A S S

34 PORTLAND SQUAREBRISTOL BS2 8RG

J A N U A RY 2 0 1 6

S U N 1 7 T H J A N U A R Y £ 2 / 3 / 1 0 - L AT E

REGGAE SUNDAYDADDY ROOTS & TAPPAR E G G A E / D U B

F R I 2 2 N D J A N U A R Y £ 4 / 1 0 - L AT E

TBCJOE HART, JLF, GILBATRON & TOMMY SPARKLESI TA L O / A C I D / E L E C T R O

S A T 2 3 R D J A N U A R Y £ 3 / 1 0 - L AT E

HOLLABLISS ZION, DJ DAD & CHRIS MUNKYH I P H O P / D U B / D R U M A N D B A S S

S U N 2 4 T H J A N U A R Y £ 2 / 3 / 1 0 - L AT E

REGGAE SUNDAYROOTS INJECTION CREWR E G G A E / D U B

W E D 2 7 T H J A N U A R Y F R E E / 9 - L AT E

METRORHYTHMIC THEORY, FACTA & GUESTSH O U S E / T E C H N O

T H U 2 8 T H J A N U A R Y £ 2 / 1 0 - L AT E

BRISTOL REGGAE SOCIETYBRS SELECTORS WITH LIVE HORNS & SPECIAL GUESTSR E G G A E

F R I 2 9 T H J A N U A R Y £ T B C / 1 0 - L AT E

HAPPY SKULLTHE KELLY TWINS & GUESTSH O U S E / T E C H N O / B A S S

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january

fat hat

crofters comedy open mic

pure bathing culture

daz and ed

at the crofters

fiction section

join la dots

throwback radio

verbal remedies

prjkts label launch

WILL ROBERT Will Robert released his first full studio length album Transitions in October 2014. Since he has had huge success including recognition from BBC Radio One. Crofters welcome Will Robert to showcase his finest work.

9th Feb // 7pm – late // £6 adv

PURE BATHING CULTUREPortland, OR-based band Pure Bathing Culture have always evolved naturally and at a steady pace in their musical process. Come hear Sarah Versprille and Daniel Hindman’s latest album Pray For Rain come to life on stage.

28th Jan // 7:00pm – late // £5.50

117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RW | @Crofters_Rights | Facebook.com/croftersrights | 0117 2310079 | croftersrights.co.uk

Situated in the heart of Stokes Croft, Crofters Rights brings you fine craft beer, exciting street food and a big versatile arts space for the local community. Passionate about beer, we are dedicated to seeking out the finest beers the UK craft beer scene has to offer. Our carefully selected list includes some lovely local beers from Bristol as well as some interesting international beers.

crofters rights

VENUES // 37XX

HOUSE STEPPERSSly Logic and Saysana aim to kick off the New Year with their showcase of the more ‘fun side’ of House music. Get ready for some House, Techno and definite booty shaking.

16th Jan // 12am – 6am // £6/£7 after 1am

BRISTOL LOVEBristol Love plan to take over your Saturday night with their own brand of Underground House music from some of Bristol’ finest DJ’s. Come and be part of Bristol’s local House scene.

2nd Jan // 12-6am // £5/£7 after 1am

12-16 Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ | @DojosBristol | facebook.com/dojo.bristol | 01179 251 177 | dojolounge.co.uk

Dojo has become one of Bristol’s leading venues for underground electronic music. This intimate venues see’s international DJ’s play to one of the best crowds in the city. A good sound system, dancefloor and beautiful outdoor terrace makes this the perfect small venue. Last entry is now 2am for non members and 4am for members.

dojo

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MARK MORRISS (THE BLUETONES)Mark Morriss of The Bluetones returns to The Fleece for a special show as a part of Independent Venue Week, supported by a selection of Bristol’s finest acoustic and solo acts.

31st Jan // 11:30am – late // £9 adv

MAD4BRIT Mad4Brit are one of the most energetic and engaging Britpop and Madchester tribute bands, taking their audience on a nostalgic trip. Playing hits by from the likes of Happy Mondays, Stone Roses, Blur and Oasis.

22nd Jan // 7:00pm –Late // £10 adv

12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ | @FleeceBristol | facebook.com/fleecebristol | 0117 945 0996 | thefleece.co.uk

Legendary live music venue previously hosting the likes of Oasis, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and Bloc Party. Live music 7 nights a week and new club nights coming soon The Fleece is a must for music lovers and students. The in-house promotions team are also responsible for promoting many gigs across the city in other venues so follow us on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates on our upcoming gigs

the fleece

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RUFFNECK With their fourth instalment, Ruffneck Ting set to start off the New Year with a bang. Bringing huge vibes with a line up featuring, T>I, The Force , DJ Dazee and more.

29th Jan // 9pm – 2am // £3 after 9:30pm

WOODNOTE, LIL RHYS & EVA LAZARUS + CONTRABAND BREAKS ENSEMBLE + MORENotorious Street-Performers, Mr.Woodnote, Lil Rhys & Eva Lazarus have harvested their bouncy Funk & Bass to produce their latest release, Late Heavy Bombardment.

22nd Jan // 8:30pm – 2am // £3 after 9:30pm

The Full moon pub, Attic bar, with its Moonshine bar and Shisha bar are all the on the same grounds. This really is a hub for all nightime activities from events, parties, drink and food. To add to this there is also a backpackers hotel which adds an international vibe to a great night out. What more could you ask for?

1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR | Twitter - Coming soon | facebook.com/pages/The-Full-Moon-and-Attic-Bar | 01179 245 007 | fmbristol.co.uk

THE FULL MOON / ATTIC BAR

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thegallimaufry.co.uk

january mondays

Open Mic Hosted by Chuman

tuesdays5th ‘Introducing’ 3 talented newcomers from December’s Open Mic

12th Lewis Creaven & Patrick Farrell19th Mary Spender

thurs

day

s

The Groove

Den James Morton

hosts an

evening of live

Funk, Soul &

Beats with an

all-star cast

saturdays

Better GroovesCentre For Better Grooves

DJs play funk, soul, disco

& hip-hop vinyl from the

vaults.

DWithdrawn, Simiah,

Mont’s Mosaic & DJ Skint

on rotation

wed

nes

day

s Slim’s Pickings Live Rhythm & Blues 6th The Slimline Shufflers13th Leonie Evans20th Johnny B. & the Hale-Bopp27th Ruzz Guitar’s Blues Revue

frid

ays

Soul Shakin’ Soul 45s featuring Ben Summers + guests8th Si Jubb15th DJ Blindbat22nd Rocker Rosehip29th John Stapleton

sunday

s Sleazy Harry’s Charity Shop Pic n MixSunday sundowner vinyl

SLIM’S PICKINGS HOSTED BY HENRY SLIMHenry Slim presents a night of live Rhythm & Blues every Wednesday, plucking Bristol’s finest purveyors of fine jazz, blues & jugband music from the Prohibition era.

Every Wednesday // 9-11.30pm // free

THE GROOVE DEN HOSTED BY JAMES MORTONJames Morton hosts an evening of live Funk, Soul & Beats with an all-star cast. Come on down every Thursday for the chance to shake your tail feather.

Every Thursday / 9pm-11.30pm // free

26-28 The Promenade, Gloucester Road, BS7 8AL | @thegallibristol | facebook.com/TheGallimaufryBristol | 01179 42 7 319 | thegallimaufry.co.uk

An independent bar, restaurant and music venue on the Gloucester Rd. A relaxed coffee shop vibe in the day, ‘The Galli’ serves food and drinks all day with live music and DJs 7 nights a week (always free entry). Working with local suppliers, artists & artisans wherever possible. Check www.thegallimaufry.co.uk for up-todate info on menus and events.

thegallimaufry.co.uk

Wednesday / Slim’s PickingsLive rhythm & blues hosted by Henry Slim

October7th The Slap Ya Mama Big Band A melting pot of country, blues, jazz & hokum inspired by bands of New Orleans

14th Johnny B & the Blue Beats Vintage electric blues with swing & swagger, invoking the juke joints of 1950s Chicago

21st Leonie Evans Old blues & jazz sung with a unique ethereal beauty.

28th Those Damn Kirris Shuffl ers Simmeringly soulful rhythm`n`blues inspired by Muddy Waters & his contemporaries

the gallimaufry

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THE ALLERGIES [GROOVE RECORDS]Bristolian duo DJ Moneyshot & Rackabeat have made it their mission to take vintage sounds and reshape them for the modern dancefloor. Prepare to dance till the early hours.

28th Jan // 9pm – late // £2

ROGORA KHARTInfluenced by Eastern European music, and brought together, as a group, by the compelling desire to entertain audiences. Welcome to the exciting world of Rogora Khart.

30th Jan // 9pm – late // free

244 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NZ | @goldenlionbriz | facebook.com/goldenlionbristol | 0117 924 6449 | goldenlionbristol.co.uk

Live music 6 nights a week! Mondays - Open Mic Night. Tuesdays - A live evening of Folk music hosted my Nuala Honan. Wednesays - Uberphonic: A surprise mix bag encompassing the whole music spectrum. Keep up to date on our Social Media pages for full listings and details. Bar open ‘til 1am Friday and Saturday, and midnight on Sunday -Thursday.

the golden lion

Events - January 2016

BIG FAT MUSIC QUIZ£1 Entry CASH JACKPOT 8.30pm

MondaysLIVE IN THE LIONS DEN

Musical Intimacy with Nuala Honan 8.30pm

Tuesdays

SAT 2nd MY BOOGALOO! - Hot Jazz, RnB & Ska From the darktown strutters ball of New Orleans to the dancehalls of downtown Kingston, Pete Cunning & friends spin tropical gems to keep you on your feet

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THUR 14th BAND - E - OKE - Live Band Karaoke Session Front your own band! Let rip with some PUNK or smooth things over with a SOUL classic. Our house band “The Golden Boys” willbe right behind you.

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SAT 16th SOUL INGREDIENTS - Stax style soul and R&B The thunderous roar of Pete Coggins' vocal and tight horn parts over dirty, funky grooves and tough driving rhythms - this 6 piece is guaranteed to blow you away with its excellent musicianship and dynamic energy!

THURS 21st BRISTOL SESSIONS - Stax style soul and R&B Fast becoming Bristol’s finest Soul & RnB Jam! Ruth Royall brings together a wealth of talent to showcase their skills. Astounding, 1st class musicianship.

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FRI 22nd THE ALLERGIES - (Goodgroove Records) Bristolian duo DJ Moneyshot & Rackabeat have made it their mission to take vintage sounds and reshape them for the modern dance floor. £2 Door

.................................................THURS 28th INTRODUCING - New Bands Showcase A new night giving fresh bands from in and around Bristol the chance to showcase their material and talent on the live stage. Any bands wishing to feature should message the Golden Lion Facebook page

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SAT 30th ROGORA KHART - Bizarre, Frenzied, Punk Influenced by Eastern European music, and brought together, as a group, by the compelling desire to entertain audiences.

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CUBANA Cubana welcome the newly self-formed, Bass and Garage back-to-back playing super group - TQD. Better known by their individual alter-alias: Royal T, DJ Q and Flava D.

23rd Jan // 10pm -6am // £6/£8/£10/£20

RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE 12:34 are back with their fourth instalment of Rumble in a Jungle and their Big Birthday Bash. Featuring Top Cat, Ragga Twins, Mungos Hi Fi (Jungle Set), Laid Blak and much more.

29th Jan // 10pm – 7am // £6 - £17.50 OTD

6 Upper York St, Bristol, BS2 8QN | @LakotaBristol | facebook.com/lakotabristol | 01179 232 225 | lakota.co.uk

Situated in a converted warehouse, hosting a wide range of underground events. It now welcomes a larger crowd of people owing to the mix in music styles on show. The club covers 3 storeys, 4 dance areas, a huge balcony. Lakota also boasts a massive outside smoking area. Lakota remains one of Bristol’s big players.

lakota

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MOTORCITY - MOTOWN / SOUL / FUNK / DISCO Motorcity drops a refreshing but classic mix of all the best Motown, Soul, Funk, Disco & Rock ‘n’ Roll greats to keep your feet stomping into the early hours.

15th Jan // 9pm – 3am // £3

DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT: BLITZKRIEG CITY Legendary club night Department S are back to kick off the new year with a dynamite mix of Two Tone, Northern Soul and 60’s Garage Beats, plus sounds from Indie Rock/Alternative Punk trio, Blitzkr ieg City.

9th Jan // 9pm – 3am // £5

22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE | @thelanesbristol | facebook.com/lanes.bristol | 01173 251 979 | thelanesbristol.co.uk

Rapidly establishing itself amongst the ranks of city’s most respected music venues. As well as playing host to both international and local live music and clubnights, The Lanes also offers round the clock bowling, an Italian style pizzeria, karaoke, a vintage shop and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere.

the lanes

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08.01 / Sprung presents XO09.01 / Roasted Birthday14.01 / MUSU15.01 / Dusty Donuts16.01 / Dirtytalk20.01 / Apex21.01 / Slix Disco ft The Revenge22.01 / Soulworks ft Chaos in the CBD23.01 / Love Fever presents LIPS ft. Andy Bird & Kasra V28.01 / Slime Recordings29.01 / Future Garden30.01 / Drag Queen Bingo ft Placid31.01 / Back To Ours Special

SOULWORKS: CHAOS IN THE CBD. New Zealand brothers Ben and Louis Heliker-Hales have worked together for the past 8 years, producing and DJing informed House and Techno as Chaos In The CBD.

22nd Jan // 10pm – late // £3/£4

LOVE FEVER PRESENTS LIPS: ANDY BIRD & KASRA VLondon based record label Love Fever can always promise to deliever the finest House music. Label artists Andy Bird & Kasra V are taking over the Love Inn this January to push the clubbing boundaries.

23rd Jan // 10pm – late // £3/£4

84 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY | @TheLoveInn | facebook.com/theloveinnbristol | 0117 923 2565 | theloveinn.com

The Love Inn is a brand new neighbourhood bar with a healthy emphasis on quality food and drink brought to you by Team Love, the minds behind Love saves the Day. The spacious and slickly-outfitted venue offers a tasty selection of dishes during the day, whilst evenings are given over to exotic cocktails and soundtracked by visiting DJs from Bristol and beyond.

the love inn

VENUES // 45XXMANOS

PRIVATE HIREPerfect for any occasion on any night, enquire about our upstairs Private Bar & Lounge for hire till 4am.

Enquire on 01179 255 266

2-4-1 COCKTAILS The perfect way to wind down after work or set yourself up for a great night ahead!

2-4-1 cocktails until 10pm every night

Moved from the North to the West Side of Clifton’s Triangle, Manos brings a breath of fresh air and well needed feeling of Independence. Fine Liquors, Carefully Crafted (& affordable) Cocktails, Quality ales, lagers and Good Times! Our Dj’s bring you the best in musical beats & treats until 4am, our Private Bar & Lounge is the only place to celebrate your party! so come party!

37 The Triangle West, Bristol BS8 1ER | @ManosBristol | facebook.com/ManosBristol | 01179 255 266 | manosbarbristol.co.uk

46 // VENUES XXMarble Factory

Set in what was formerly a skate park, Bristol’s newest live venue The Marble Factory has been completely re-developed and re-configured to host live music, club nights and much more. The philosophy applied throughout the process of developing the venue was to offer artists and promoters an enjoyable and affordable option with the emphasis on having everything needed in-house and ready to go.

08710 220 0260 (24HR HOTLINE) SEETICKETS.COM GIGANTIC .COM THEMJRGROUP.COM

SAT 19TH DECEMBER

LAID BLAK CHRISTMAS PARTYTHE MARBLE FACTORY

TUES 22ND DECEMBER

BROOKLYN ZOO CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWNMOTION

T H E M J R G R O U P P R E S E N T S

LIVE IN BRISTOL

FRI 15TH JANUARY

TURNOVEREXCHANGE

SAT 16TH JANUARY

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDERTHE FLEECE

SUN 17TH JANUARY

CANCER BATSTHE MARBLE FACTORY

TUE 26TH JANUARY

DILLY DALLYTHE LOUISIANA

TUE 2ND FEBRUARY

LINDI ORTEGATHEKLA

SUN 7TH FEBRUARY

BASEMENTW/ TIGERS JAW & ALEX GTHE MARBLE FACTORY

19DEC

02FEB

15JAN

22DEC

16JAN

6-7FEB

18FEB

07FEB

29FEB

17JAN

26JAN

12FEB

02MAR

SAT 6TH - SUN 7TH FEBRUARY

LUCERO2 DAY RESIDENCY - 2 DIFFERENT SETSEXCHANGE

FRI 12TH FEBRUARY

GENTLEMAN’S DUB CLUBMOTION

THU 18TH FEBRUARY

ENSIFERUMTHE MARBLE FACTORY

MON 29TH FEBRUARY

EMANCIPATORTHE MARBLE FACTORY

WED 2ND MARCH

DECAPITATEDW/ SYLOSISTHE MARBLE FACTORY

SOULFLYAmerican Metal band Soulfly will be storming the Marble Factory stage to perform material off their latest album Archangel. Soulfly incorporate many styles of Metal with Brazilian tribal and World Music.

31st Jan // 7:30pm – 11pm // £18 +BF

CANCER BATS Cancer Bats are a Canadian Hardcore Punk band from Toronto, Ontario. Come and check out their live show this January to witness electric energy on stage.

17th Jan // 7:30pm – 10pm // £11 adv

74-78 Avon Street, Bristol | 0117 972 3111 | @MarbleFactoryUK | facebook.com/marblefactorybristol | marblefactorybristol.com

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SHUFFLE New genre hopping club night Shuffle will provide a whole host of live music to start off the night, including your favourite pop, punk, rock, hip-hop, metal and cheese classics.

Every Friday // 9pm – 2am // free

RUIN QUIZTired of spending your Tuesday evenings in front of your TV? Come on down to Mothers Ruin to test your knowledge at the Ruin Quiz, whilst devouring our delicious curry. Arrive early to ensure your seat.

Tuesday // 8:30pm – Late // £1

Bright Red, behind the market on St Nicks street, a three floor mad funhouse that specialises in super sweaty aural delights of Rock n Roll, Pop and Disco. We pride ourselves on being Free to enter nearly every night, without compromising on our entertainment. Upstairs or downstairs you won’t be going anywhere quite like here!

7-9 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UE | @TheMothersRuin | facebook.com/The-Mothers-Ruin | 07546 082 009 | mothersruinbristol.co.uk

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NOTORIOUS BS3 + THE MAITREE EXPRESS + DJ VALLEEFancy some live Hip Hop and Reggae/Dub? Notorious BS3 are back and will be bringing you a night of lyrical genius and banging beats, plus support from the reggae inspired band The Maitree Express.

9th Jan // 9pm- Late // £3 - £4

SCRIBBLE ‘N’ SCRATCH NIGHT WITH LIVE DRAWING AND DJSWe’ve got a great night ahead as the Scribble ‘N’ Scratch crew take a stop at Mr. Wolf’s for a drawing battle like no other, and a mash up of Hip-Hop, Funk and Soul.

28th Jan // 9pm – Late // £3 - £4

Wolfies is the place for live music and late night party. It’s the place you’ll get the opportunity to see up and coming bands, to bust some moves on the dance floor, to watch talented artists paint live, to hear some quality musicians come together and jam their hearts out. We are open 7 nights a week and look forward to seeing you soon....

32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1TG | @MrWolfsBristol | facebook.com/MrWolfs | 0117 923 2565 | mrwolfs.com

mr wolfs

VENUES // 49

SUNDAY SERVICEFancy a hearty meal to get you through your Sunday hangover? Come on down to The Old Bookshop to feast on a legendary Sunday roast. Ring to book a table in advance.

Every Sunday // 12pm – 6pm

DRINKSThirsty for some Craft beer? The Old Bookshop have got that covered. Be sure to take advantage of our unique cocktail bar and great selection of beer.

65 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1ES | @theoldbookshop | The Old Bookshop | 0117 953 5222 | theoldbookshop.co.uk

The Old Bookshop is an informal, sociable café-bar located on North Street. With its eclectic decor, homemade food, unique cocktail bar, boat-yard beer garden, and famous Sunday roasts, The Old Bookshop is known for doing things its own way. The bar showcases guest ales and local craft beers week-by-week, and the ever-changing menu from guest chefs, pop-ups and street food vendors.

the old bookshop

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J A N U A R Y

A B R A N D N E W C I T Y C E N T R E V E N U E B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y T E A M L O V ET H E C R E W B E H I N D L O V E S AV E S T H E D AY & T H E L O V E I N

F R I D AY 8 T H J A N U A R Y

JAY L & STEVE BONGOS AT U R D AY 9 T H J A N U A R Y

BOZAK & FRIENDSft. Mike Shawe

F R I D AY 1 5 T H J A N U A R Y

SELECTORft. Tim Goldsworthy

Ali Tillett & Dave Harvey

S AT U R D AY 1 6 T H J A N U A R Y

TURBODISCOF R I D AY 2 2 N D J A N U A R Y

LOVE FOR SALEft Damiano Von Erckert

S AT U R D AY 2 3 R D J A N U A R Y

SLOSHW E D N E S D AY 2 7 T H J A N U A R Y

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JAZZ-FUNK-SOUL SOCIETY Featuring the finest bands on the Bristol scene and weekly jams open to musicians and singers of all abilities. Hosted by the University Of Bristol Jazz Funk Soul Society.

5th Jan // 8pm – late // free

DAMIANO VON ERCKERT Damiano Von Erckert represents a growing breed of artists not bound by genre specific constraints. Providing a varied selection of Soul, Hip Hop and Funk, Damiano will keep your feet firmly on the dance floor.

22nd Jan// 10pm - Late // £3/£4

A brand new bar from the mighty Team Love. The Small Horse Inn has been dubbed the “slightly upmarket sister of The Love Inn” on Stokes Croft. Serving up decadent desserts from Gourmet Dessert Club, as well as excellent music, drinks and dancing till the early hours. The Small Horse Inn is a brilliant new addition to the city centre.

The Small Horse SOCIAL CLUB15 Small St, Bristol, BS1 1DE | @SmallhorseInn | facebook.com/The-Small-Horse-Inn | 0117 929 8074 | thesmallhorseinn.co.uk

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GRIEVED The Stockholm based heavy Hardcore Punk band is set to take stage to celebrate the release of their new album ST. This ‘pay what you want entry’ will be worth every penny.

24th Jan // 7:30pm // Pay what you feel

JACK COOKSONAs part of this month’s ‘Free For All Festival’, songwriter and multi –instrumentalist Jack Cookson, will showcase his Roots-Folk inspired music, including his latest album Revolt & Resolve.

30th Jan // 12pm – late // free

A well-established pub dating back to the 15th century, with friendly staff serving real ales and a great selection of pub classics until 8pm. The downstairs stage hosts some of Bristol’s best live bands and international artists, including jazz, punk, folk, and indie rock. “The Stag” is one of Bristol’s most eclectic live venues. Another reason to head into Old Market.

74 Old Market Street, Bristol, BS2 0EJ | @Stagandhounds | facebook.com/The Stag and Hounds | 0117 329 2141 | stagandhoundsbristol.co.uk

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Start The Bus

7―9 Baldwin StreetBristol BS1 1RU0117 930 4370

startthebus.tv @startthebus #Start The Bus

JANUARY LISTINGS01 FREE ENTRY PARTY 02 FREE ENTRY PARTY05 2-4-1 BURGER NIGHT08 START THE BUS DISCO09 MILO’S PLANES15 CRRRM PARTY16 NEW YEAR/ NEW NOISE AFTER PARTY22 COLOURS NIGHT

23 CAVANAUGH (OPEN MIKE EAGLE & SERENGETI)27 THE DRINK28 NGOD29 DUTTY GIRL30 IVAN AVE & MNDSGN31 SHELTER POINTAND IN FEB...03 STONE FOXES + BITE THE BUFFALO

CAVANAUGH (OPEN MIKE EAGLE & SERENGETI) + AWKWARD & BENJAMIN ONE + SUZUKIMixing ‘90s flow and mysterious beats, Cavanaugh are a rap duo with a difference. Unleashing slick, laidback production and drawing focus to the duo’s witty, engaging lyrics.

23rd Jan // 10pm – late // £4 adv

IVAN AVE & MNDSGN + SPECIAL GUESTS Start The Bus welcome two of the most exciting talents in Hip Hop: MC Ivan Ave and producer Mndsgn. This will be a very special show.

30th Jan // 10pm – Late // £3 adv

Music.Food.Art - Start The Bus, a unique music venue that caters for all music tastes. From club nights to punk gigs to showcasing the next rising star. The venue holds a capacity of 200 while the club nights open up to 350 on the weekends. Great Diner style food, fine beer, ale, cider and wine selections ensure you’ll love your time there.

7-9 Baldwin Street Bristol BS1 1RU | @StarttheBus | facebook.com/startthebus | 0117 930 4370 | startthebus.tv

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PATTY GRIFFINAmerican Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and musician. Known for her stripped-down song writing style centered around the Folk music genre, her songs have been covered by a host of musicians including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, and the Dixie Chicks.

23rd Jan // 7pm – late // £22 + bf

PLANET SHROOMTrinity Centre welcome another night of full-power, bangin’ Psytrance to Bristol this January. Expect the usual weapons grade decor, lasers, lighting and hard hitting tunes delivered on The Best Rig in Bristol. Line up TBA.

30th Jan // 10pm – 6am // tba

The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS2 0NW | @trinitybristol | facebook.com/trinitybristol | 0117 935 1200 | 3ca.org.uk Xxxxxxxxx

One of the few truly independent venues with performances from the likes of Gorillaz, Daniel Johnston, Roni Size and Animal Collective as well as a venue for great club nights like Teachings in Dub and now Bump Rollerdisco. Famous for hosting some legendary band names such as U2, Massive Attack, Portishead, Public Enemy and The Specials. Trinity can rightly claim to be the birthplace of the Bristol sound.

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