Welcome to the gig guide magazine for Glastonbury. We have had such a great year and this New Years Eve rounds off an amazing year for music in Glastonbury. Happy New Year to you all.
Gig of the week
So little to pick between them so a joint one this week.
Sunday 31st DecemberNew Years Eve
UK:ID presents New YEARS EVE at The King Arthur Neon Apocalyptic madness is gonna go down this New Years Eve!!! Come one, come all and witness in the new year with a fantastic mixed blend of musical talent, all contained in a crazy transformed room at The King Arthur. This is one event not to be missed. Remember people dress to impress... in a Neon Apocalyptic kind of way... Best dressed person wins a free UK:ID T. Go crazy with this :) DJ NLBeCool - 12pm - 1am UK:ID - 11:10pm - 11:55pm These Septic Stars - 10:05pm - 10:50pm
Oska Zaky - 9:20pm - 9:50pm
Tickets: £7 Adv - Available at The King Arthur £10 OTD New Year's Spectacular. Swampgrass, Marsh Fires, Steve Henderson- Hawthorns Hotel See in 2018 dressed in your finest 1920s outfit, sipping prohibited liquor and dancing until your limbs fall off. Prizes for best dressed and spot prizes all night. Expect blues, Swing and a whole lot of fun. Music from Swampgrass
Marsh Fires
Steve Henderson with late night electro swing to keep you dancing. An evening finger buffet is included in the ticket price.
Advance tickets are £10 and have sold out the last two years so don't expect any door sales. If there are any tickets on the door they will be £15.
ElectricFox-Moonwatcher-Invisible Gem- The King Arthur A night of high octane soul powered rock and gypsy fuelled folk swing. They haven't played in town for over a year!! Electric Fox are a 4-piece from Glastonbury/Bristol, stepping out and burning bright, Electric Fox are a rock band with fierce tunes and a whole lot of soul. With their hearts worn proudly, these young men invoke an irresistible and vital world of hope,rising through feral and keen melody and rhythm that drives on a knife edge. From moments of brooding tenderness the music ascends and writhes in an explosion of electric guitar, howling and twisting to uncompromising beats, so full to the brim with movement and feeling that it spills out into the audience, leaving them bouncing off the walls, their feet and hearts pounding. Lyrical loving infused with a sense of humanity reverberates with a passion and sincerity that looks you in the eye. This is a band that sing their truth. And as the music takes on a life force of its own, Electric Fox want just one thing: to capture your heart and take you for the ride.
Moonwatcher are a three-piece indie-punk band from Somerset, consisting of Arthur Bachini, Flo Parker Bombosch, and Reece Crossley. Invisible Gem World music trio featuring Voice,Violin,Piano,Guitar and Percussion. Bringing your heartbeat to the dance
Pixels ft Jurango + Pixels DJs- Bocabar/ Red Brick Pixels returns to the Bocabar this winter for a night of festive fun. Whack on your snow shoes and wrap up warm, Glastonbury's coldest DJ's will be shelling down the walls of the Red Brick Building on December 29th. -Line Up- MOWGLEE
SEENOUT
CROWMAN
Namaste
Jurango
//TECHNO//JUNGLE//GRIME//DUBSTEP// DNB// XYZ Crimbo Limbo-Riflemans XYZ have got you covered in that limbo time between Christmas Day & New Years Eve with another amazing FREE ENTRY event. It's the perfect excuse for a get together with friends for a catch up, a few festive drinks and more importantly the best chance to show off that knitted Christmas jumper you just cant wait to rock. DJ's KICKBACK (Ghetto Dub) (Jungle/Drum and Bass) GRIBZY (Future Follower) (House) CONNOR C & MC FANATIC (Drum and Bass) CHOPBOX (Bassline) NOKEM (Liquid) SMOKEY B (Hip Hop & Party Classics) Host Mc Boxy & J-Gone
Saturday 30th December
The Syndicate- G&P A four piece Somerset band producing well crafted music for any event.
Invisible Gem- Riflemans Arms
See above
Sunday 31st December
NYE Mardi Gras Party-Red Brick/Bocabar Bocabar and the Red Brick Building are excited to present their New Year’s Eve Mardi Gras Party. Featuring live music from Bristol-based Baila La Cumbia (10 piece Cumbia band - Colombian-influenced dance music) along with wicked DJ line up in the main events space including DJ Max Pashm (House, break-beat, DnB) + guests. DJs Mr Slim & Squash (Funk, soul, disco, hip hop, reggae) + guests in Bocabar and a separate Silent Disco room (3 DJ channels). Cocktail and shot bar, projections, glitter and UV bar, and lots more. Dress code: carnival, mask, glitter, feathers. Limited number of Early Bird tickets £15 (SOLD OUT); advanced tier 1 tickets £18 (SOLD OUT) - tier 2 tickets £20; OTD £25 (if available). 18+
Assembly Rooms New Years Eve 2017 PsyTribal NYE shenanigans with ZETAN SPORE, Gloworm, Dawn of Reality, Holy Ghost, Toulliche and more. After an unavoidable late cancellation of the Temple Ball, some of the folk helping with the event decided to pull together to make sure the show goes on. Vesica Productions, The Rogue's Gallery and The Assembly Rooms of Glastonbury are preparing to host a most spectacular, vibe-secure NYE PsyTrance celebration. See you on the dance floor! Late licence til 4am. Only £20 a ticket for a full 8 hours of dancing! Tickets available from Bristol Ticket Shop £20 plus £2 booking fee The Rogue's Gallery, Glastonbury High Street available from 12 December £20 cash only
New Year's Eve at The King Billy! Extractor are a rock, blues and occasionally pop band, who also write and play their own material. Anything from the classic sixties stuff by the Kinks and the Small Faces, all the way through punk and classic rock of the 70’s. We take a little detour to the pop of the eighties, such as the Eurythmics, with our own take on it, all the way through to some more modern songs by the likes of Feeder, Snow Patrol and Green Day.
UK:ID presents New YEARS EVE at The King Arthur See above New Year's Spectacular. Swampgrass, Marsh Fires, Steve Henderson- Hawthorns Hotel See above
Monday 1st January
Happy New Year
Tuesday 2nd January
Open Mic- Hawthorns Hotel The seemingly unstoppable Glastonbury Open Mic night is on every week at Hawthorns Hotel in Glastonbury. Sign up at 8pm and perform somewhere between 8.30 and 11pm (ish).
Wednesday 3rd January
Open Mic-The King Arthur
Future tickets on sale
Saturday 20th January- Neville Staple and Flipron Gig for Mind-The Bocabar The Return of Judge Roughneck. There will be plenty of shouts of Rude Boy and full on dancing as the band will create a full on party for all of those that attend. Flipron last headlined Night at the Abbey in Glastonbury where they entertained with a greatest hits set and were thoroughly enjoyable in the rain. Just don’t press that red button.
Saturday 24th February- Glastonbury Calling
Popular Glastonbury Festival in Glastonbury which sold out last year have a limited number of discounted tickets on sale now. Over the Bocabar, Assembly Rooms, King Arthur, Hawthorns Hotel, Glastonbury Football Club and Riflemans Arms. Newly announced are Banco De Gaia (DJ set), Bristol reggae veterans Talisman, Monarks, Lonely Tourist, Jack By The Hedge, In Brackets, Liquid State, Toby Marks [Banco De Gaia] and Andrew Heath ambient set with visuals from Patrick Dunn, Tom Clements, We Merry Kings, Marsh Fires, Village Hall Feedback, 2Drunk2Funk, Brave Ones, Steve Henderson, Papa John, Minor Works Unit, and Mark Kelly. They join the previously announced acts which include Leylines, Moody Will and the Roll, Port Erin, Foreign Correspondence, View From The Beach, Sean McGowen, PG Haze, Moonwatcher, Dave Beech, Hoodoo Dub, Invisble Gem., and many more
The Godney Gathering 2018 Over 50 acts, 10 hours and 1 amazing day. Family Friendly. reasonably priced tickets and refreshments, most dietary requirements catered for (e.g.Coeliacs, vegan, vegetarian). Wide and diverse range of artists to suit a range of ages and eclectic tastes.
Best of Bristol: New Years Eve 2017- Hy-Brasil Music Club- Bristol Some of the best of Bristol together for one hell of party this New Years Eve at Hy-Brasil Music Club! Each company involved have brought forward their favourite artist that will perform at the event - expect live music, DJs, one hell of an MC, prizes and more throughout the evening. Elder Island (DJ Set) After a stonking debut at Lost Village Festival this summer, Elder Island bring their DJ set to Bristol for the first time. Join them for a boogie to some of the music that they love, alongside some dancefloor reworks from other major artists; plus a rare opportunity to hear some exclusive DJ edits of their own work.
The Gnarwhals Bristol's party starters return! Formed in San Diego in '79 this loveable skate-rock power trio has stormed the billboard chart time and time again with albums "Till Death Do Us Party", "The Robot House (Is Mega Sweet For Mega Party Boarding)" and more recently "Fuck Cameron".
Harvey Causon Calm and understated, Bristol’s Harvey Causon is not looking to blow you away with a wall of sound. You’ll be blown away instead by his soft, glitching electronica, deft take on contemporary R&B, and reeled by his rich vocals, that sound far more world wearied than his 19 years. With nods to other contemporary producers Jamie Isaac and James Blake, Harvey’s sound is pop at heart; but his clever, minimal production, rich, heart stopping vocal and dulcet guitar tones set him apart.
No Violet Bristol-based 4 piece, No Violet, powerfully retain your attention with their enthralling performances of their idiosyncratic blend of fuzz-infused grunge/alt rock and semi-contorted math rock. Ellie (vox), Pete (drums), Rhys (guitar), and Kerry (bass) captivate their audience through a manipulating dynamic range that echoes early Pixies with an added split personality disorder. Having just released their 2nd single, ‘America’ in October 2017, they have featured regularly on BBC Intro radioplay and are moving into and even fuzzier 2018 with the release of their debut EP.
Rozelle bridge the gap between experimental electronic music and chart pop. The group was brought together by songwriter and front woman Hayley Smith, who began writing short stories and poetry throughout her childhood. Fascinated by evolution, art and social complexity, her writing style speaks about life’s curiosities and what she sees. Their live shows take you on a memorable journey, leading you through dreamy soundscapes with punchy upbeat dance rhythms. Rozelle create a sound that you can’t quite put your finger on. They bring back a 90’s nostalgia, with a mix of electro sound bites and gritty guitars, but deliver an air of Wolf Alice with hints of Florence and the Machine, bringing a current yet entrancing vibe, which sits perfectly on festival stages
Wavey Wish UK Rapper from Bristol who grew up in the cultural and creative streets of st pauls. This has inspired Wish to carefully perfect his craft to become the poet/wordsmith he is today. Expect broad vocabulary of real rap from the Official Recordings artist YOUTH are a four-piece alternative/rock band based in Bristol. Starting in 2013, they have slowly made a name for themselves within the local music scene and surrounding areas. They gather influences from various different genres of music and have frequently met with people unable to quite put a finger on their sound. Mixing intricate and emotive beauty with overdriven, reverb drenched noise, backed up by punchy and attacking drum sections. New Year's Eve Party with The Leylines Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-super-Mare The Leylines West-country collective established in 2013, with a genre-defying, eclectic sound that ranges from traditional folk to full blown festival rock. The Leylines are: Dan Thompson (electric guitar); Dave Burbidge (drums); Hannah Johns (violin); Matthew Wilkins (acoustic guitar); Sean Booth (bass); and Steve Mitchell (vocals/guitar). The Leylines was founded by a group of musicians in Weston-super-Mare (via Bristol), wishing to combine their individual musical styles into something that isn’t quite folk, sort of punk, 100% heart-pounding revelry. This unique sound, combined with frontman Steve Mitchell’s lyrics centred around life on the road and the state of society, has launched the band into the heart of the live music community and made them firm favourites of the festival circuit. The band released their debut album, ‘Along The Old Straight Track’ in June 2016, produced by Sean Lakeman, recorded at The Metway studios in Brighton and mixed by Al Scott. With this team on board, inevitably the record has drawn strong comparison to the likes of The Levellers, Mad Dog Mcrea and Ferocious Dog, whilst remaining an album by a band which have forged their own sound and identity. With a fiercely loyal and ever-growing fan base, The Leylines guarantee to have their audiences up on their feet – and they will be having as much fun as their audience while they’re doing it!
Welcome to the gig guide magazine for Glastonbury. It’s been a fantastic year for gigs and will only get better in 2018. Have a great Christmas and hopefully we will see you out. Don’t forget to get any NYE tickets early as these will sell out and there are great value gifts for Christmas presents in the Neville Staple Gig and Glastonbury Calling, give your friends a present they will remember.
Gig of the week
Saturday 23rd December
Cable Co's LAST EVER SHOW!!!- The King William We say farewell to one of Glastonbury’s longest running bands with a substantial history behind them. After 20 years, 4 albums and well over 500 gigs Cable Co now have only one more to play. A celebration of 2 decades worth of our own songs as well as the covers. Guaranteed to be a fantastic and busy evening. FREE ENTRY
Thursday 21st December
Lazy Daze Solstice Christmas Celebrations- Hundred Monkeys Old Lazy Daze Christmas tunes have been dragged out of the loft and polished to a shine, and their new Christmas song is all ready to be unwrapped. They may even have a surprise cover or two hidden in their sack of goodies!
Friday 22nd December
Safehaus- Hawthorns Hotel Safehaus beautifully crafted melodic songs, closing out their 2017, an emotional and challenging year for the band after the sudden loss of front man, Ben Kench. Now fronted by brother, Jim, with Paul O'Rielly, Robin Davey and Alison Wilmshurst,
Global Grooves ft DJ Paulo Fernandez-Bocabar/ Red Brick English folk meets afrobeat, soukous and roots reggae + dance music from around the globe NIK TURNER'S space ritual- The King Arthur After light years of travel through hyper-space, learning and experiencing the ancient rituals, the cosmic wheel, the hurricanes and solar winds from a far off nebulae, the great shifting of astromonical tides - the vermillion deserts and jewelled forests of other planes and planets, through electric madness and asteroid storms, black holes, exploding galaxies, supernovae, red dwarfs, influence of anti-matter, fantemattir, through solar flares, past the rabbit in the moon, back again on course now through the galaxies of love and light to beam down to your beloved Terra Earth Base 1. Returning for a rare manifestation on the material plane at a stabilised energy vibration-point near you - after their long search for intelligent life throughout the cosmos (despite some problems with some Earth cultures) but performing the ritual of uniting the tribes - all beings at different levels of sprititual developement communicate the groove, joining in the true spirit, aspiring to the flame. The bright white light, the one love, loving awareness, getting higher together, have fun, greet and meet, move seat and feet to the beat, with Space☆Ritual on tour.
Kirtan night with Asim & Jamuna- Shekin Ashram Fusion of traditional gaudiya bhajans, Krsna conscious urban poetry and Krsna conscious reggae ! Whether you'd like to dance some energy off, sing your hearts prayers or just sit in peaceful meditation, we look forward to sharing this sacred space with you all.
Saturday 23rd December
Charlie Miller and the Soul Agents- Bocabar/ Red Brick Charlie Miller and The Soul Agents play original soul music and a selection of the very best classic soul and funk hits. This full live band oozes sweetness, grooves hard and makes you want to get up and dance all night. Performing at Popular venues, Festivals, Parties, Weddings and Corporate functions around the UK and Europe, Charlie Miller & The Soul Agents will make your event one to remember. Composed of players who boast the finest pedigrees in Soul, R&B and Funk. “You gotta get up to get down”. Crawfish Junction Christmas Party- Hawthorns Hotel Christmas fun with Glastonburys finest rock and roll band fronted by Papa John, plus support. Free entry.
Chris Jagger's Rocking Kronies-The King Arthur Chris’ first records were made during the 1970’s for David Geffen of Asylum in Los Angeles and he toured the USA and the UK. He revitalised his song writing in the late 1980’s after a long break and helped his brother Mick out on the Stones acclaimed albums ‘Dirty Work’ and then later ‘Steel Wheels.’ Performing an original, infectious blend of Cajun and rock ‘n roll sounds, this band of established and well-travelled musicians won’t fail to get The King Arthur rocking.
Sunday 24th December
Dr Hoodoo's Voodoo Jam- The King Arthur
Blues Jam-Hawthorns Hotel The Historic Blues Jam
Monday 25th December
Tuesday 26th December
Open Mic- Hawthorns Hotel The seemingly unstoppable Glastonbury Open Mic night is on every week at Hawthorns Hotel in Glastonbury. Sign up at 8pm and perform somewhere between 8.30 and 11pm (ish).
Wednesday 27th December
Open Mic-The King Arthur
Future tickets on sale
New Years Eve
UK:ID presents New YEARS EVE at The King Arthur Neon Apocalyptic madness is gonna go down this New Years Eve!!! Come one, come all and witness in the new year with a fantastic mixed blend of musical talent, all contained in a crazy transformed room at The King Arthur. This is one event not to be missed. Remember people dress to impress... in a Neon Apocalyptic kind of way... Best dressed person wins a free UK:ID T. Go crazy with this :) DJ NLBeCool - 12pm - 1am UK:ID - 11:10pm - 11:55pm These Septic Stars - 10:05pm - 10:50pm Oska Zaky - 9:20pm - 9:50pm Tickets: £7 Adv - Available at The King Arthur £10 OTD New Year's Spectacular. Swampgrass, Marsh Fires, Steve Henderson- Hawthorns Hotel See in 2018 dressed in your finest 1920s outfit, sipping prohibited liquor and dancing until your limbs fall off. Prizes for best dressed and spot prizes all night. Expect blues, Swing and a whole lot of fun. Music from Swampgrass, Marsh Fires & Steve Henderson with late night electro swing to keep you dancing. An evening finger buffet is included in the ticket price. Purchase your ticket before December 1st to be in the draw to win a dinner for two at The Hawthorns. Advance tickets are £10 and have sold out the last two years so don't expect any door sales. If there are any tickets on the door they will be £15.
Saturday 20th January- Neville Staple and Flipron Gig for Mind-The Bocabar The Return of Judge Roughneck. There will be plenty of shouts of Rude Boy and full on dancing as the band will create a full on party for all of those that attend. Flipron last headlined Night at the Abbey in Glastonbury where they entertained with a greatest hits set and were thoroughly enjoyable in the rain. Just don’t press that red button.
Saturday 24th February- Glastonbury Calling Popular Glastonbury Festival in Glastonbury which sold out last year have a limited number of discounted tickets on sale now. Over the Bocabar, Assembly Rooms, King Arthur, Hawthorns Hotel, Glastonbury Football Club and Riflemans Arms. Newly announced are Banco De Gaia (DJ set), Bristol reggae veterans Talisman, Monarks, Lonely Tourist, Jack By The Hedge, In Brackets, Liquid State, Toby Marks [Banco De Gaia] and Andrew Heath ambient set with visuals from Patrick Dunn, Tom Clements, We Merry Kings, Marsh Fires, Village Hall Feedback, 2Drunk2Funk, Brave Ones, Steve Henderson, Papa John, Minor Works Unit, and Mark Kelly. They join the previously announced acts which include Leylines, Moody Will and the Roll, Port Erin, Foreign Correspondence, View From The Beach, Sean McGowen, PG Haze, Moonwatcher, Dave Beech, Hoodoo Dub, Invisble Gem., and many more
The Godney Gathering 2018 Over 50 acts, 10 hours and 1 amazing day. Family Friendly. reasonably priced tickets and refreshments, most dietary requirements catered for (e.g.Coeliacs, vegan, vegetarian). Wide and diverse range of artists to suit a range of ages and eclectic tastes.
Shoot The Moon + SN Dubstation // DJ Asian Hawk- Mr Wolfs- Bristol Fusing together frantic brass lines and addictive vocal hooks with driving bass lines and booming drum grooves. Shoot The Moon bring a distinctive, dynamic and uplifting sound that breathes Punk Rock fire and sweats stomping Ska rhythm. SN Dubstation Swindon based reggae/Dub/Ska band. Merging influence from all genres of music, their sound will get you into party mode. The sound merges trippy synths, twangy guitars, melodic horns, pounding bass lines and beats you can't help but move to.
Welcome to the gig guide magazine for Glastonbury. I have no need to say we are all getting geared up for Christmas with loads on and bundles of parties. The town has some great stuff on in the run in and over the Christmas and new years periods to keep us all entertained. Don’t forget to get any NYE tickets early as these will sell out and there are great value gifts for Christmas presents in the Neville Staple Gig and Glastonbury Calling, give your friends a present they will remember.
Gig of the week
Friday 15th December
The Bocabash 2017 Becoming increasingly popular, The Bocabash is an occasional gig put on by Street-based singer/songwriter Nick Parker in which he invites friends from around the world to come and play in the middle of Somerset. Here is a little about this year's acts. Nick Parker and the False Alarms Sometimes folky, sometimes rocky, sometimes country-y, Street-based Nick Parker and his actually quite ruly cohorts The False Alarms never take themselves too seriously. With their tongues seldom far from their cheeks they romp around the stage with guitars, fiddle, mandolin, bass, drums and loads of vocals providing a beautifully shabby backdrop for Nick's astutely written songs. With strong melodies and hooks throughout, the songs are laden with clever lyrics which are as easy-to-relate-to as they are quirky. Over the last couple of years Nick - with or without the band - has played at festivals such as Chagstock, Farmer Phil's, 2000Trees, Glastonbury and Lakefest as well as many smaller festivals and spends nearly all his time touring around Europe where he is on the German record label Tonetoaster. "Lovely westcountry melody-and-energy-laced rockin' folkish stuff with a sense of humour and a hotline to your heart." - Bath Fringe
The Mosquitoes Originally rubber farmers, The Mosquitoes hit upon hard times during the great rubber famine of 1971 and were forced to turn to petty crime. They first met while serving time in Bogota penitentiary. During their stint behind bars, they were encouraged to attend music therapy workshops as an outlet for their aggression. All learnt to play an instrument apart from frontman Raul who was ejected from the rehabilitation exercise, in part due to a remarkable lack of timing and co-ordination, and also because he is tone deaf. Not only did they excel at music, they were talented sportsmen and were all picked for the prison football team. While playing for the side in an international tournament at the Bernabau in Madrid the team escaped through the changing room toilet window at half-time. Chico, Pedro, Raul, Jose and Torremolinos ran like the wind and kept on running until they took up political asylum in the far south west of Cornwall. Today, still wanted by the government from their home country they survive as musicians of fortune.
Lonely Tourist (full band) Bristol based Scot, Lonely Tourist plays 'pub-step' at the speed of a greyhound out the traps. Since 2011 he has released 3 albums (the fourth is due early 2018). His music has been played on the radio a fair bit too. Steve Lamacq had him in for a session on 6music in 2016. Gideon Coe, Tom Robinson, Cerys Matthews and Intro West have all played it as well as Janice Forsyth on BBC Scotland who made 2017 single Luxury Coach single of the week on her show. The Bocabar set will be Lonely Tourist's first full band gig since 2014
B-Sydes B-SYDES (AKA Ben Sydes) became a solo singer-songwriter after becoming disillusioned with the unpredictability of playing in band after band. He decided to strike out on his own in 2009 and is yet to look back. His first EP 'Handshakes Turn to Headlocks' (2010) proved to be a sampler of what he was capable of. It was said to have ‘Perfectly showcased his ultra stripped down folk ditties’ by the organisers of 2000 Trees Festival. This was followed up shortly after with his 2nd EP ‘Wrecked Vessels’ (2011), a release that showed all the progression you would expect from an artist growing both in confidence and stature. ‘Punktastic’ - “Nobody can deny the passion that Benjamin has thrown into these songs”. ‘Big Cheese Magazine’ - “Sydes folk-rooted songs deliver raw emotions with passion and conviction”. B-SYDES has been lucky enough to have shared stages with the likes of Frank Turner, Sam Duckworth, Chris T-T, Dave McPherson, Walter Schreifels, Ben Marwood, Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun, Oxygen Thief, Rob Lynch, Gaz Brookfield and The Retrospective Soundtrack Players to name a few.
As well as all the live music, Bonbambino will be DJing into the small hours. Tickets are £5 in advance from rbb.events/bocabash
Thursday 14th December
Rohan Black- The King Arthur Singer and Guitarist based in the UK, playing all styles from Rock to Blues, Folk and Pop.
Voice and Overtone Singing Workshop- Pendragon House Exploring the power of the singing voice including Overtone Singing, chakra toning and more... A voice workshop, with a focus on overtone singing and developing the power of the singing voice. Ravi is known for his ability to convey both the technical aspects as well as the esoteric and healing components of overtone singing. Even for those who do not think of themselves as singers, these workshops give confidence in finding your natural and powerful voice. Those of you who are already singers will find greater depths and possibilities in your voice "Breathing, and the sound of the voice are existential imperatives, one cannot wish them away. They connect us directly with our divine souls." The workshop will also include a sound journey and gong bath
Friday 15th December
Minor Works Unit- Hawthorns Hotel Funny, irreverent, witty, ironic, and challenging songs with a real dose of anarchic musicality......I hope you get the picture a fun night in store for us all.
Bocabash- Bocabar/Red Brick See Above Revolution ROCK- The King Arthur Dj Dr Amaqueen with his box of vinyl magic tricks and his dexterous choice of music to suit the occasion.
Kirtan with Indira- Shekin Ashram
Saturday 16th December
Fast Decline- Rifleman’s Arms Fast Decline are bringing a new style of Ska music from the Somerset levels. So far the band have produced an album titled ‘Gong Zarah’ plus an EP called ‘Funk the System’. Over the last three years the band have travelled around the UK gigging. Giving the same explosive shows at festivals, music events, energetic pub nights and lively parties, their dynamic blend of fast moving rhythms, catchy chants and roaring sax lines will never let you down. The band have played at events such as BoomTown, One Love Festival, Godney Gathering, Pilton Party, Green Gathering and the Brixton Jamm. Fast Decline have had the pleasure to share the stage with names such as Foals, UB40, Ella Eyre, Neville Staple (The Specials), Dr Meaker, Laid Blak and more.
Mike Francis- Hawthorns Hotel An open invitation to join, international Bluesman, Mike Francis and his friends for a celebration of his 60th, Open Mic/Jam session with the man himself.
DJ Spinthief + DJ Waxmouse- Bocabar/Red Brick Nineties and Noughties, Hip-Hop, R'n'B, Old Skool House
Invisible Gem- The King Arthur World music trio featuring Voice,Violin,Piano,Guitar and Percussion.
Omer Makessa & Ravi- Pendragon House the concert will be held in the intimate surroundings of the beautiful main room at Pendragon House (cusions, sofas, and rugs on the floor) ; there will be opportunities to sing together, listen to beautiful heart songs and go on a sound journey and gong bath
"Ravi has been an inspirational to us over the years as he continues to cross borders and boundaries in his quest for musical expression and freedom" Deva Premal and Miten Omer Makessa is a master percussionist and singer/songwriter from Martinique . Omer sings in three languages, reflecting the fusion of cultures in the Caribbean. It is rare for audiences in the UK to have the opportunity to listen to songs in French, Creole, and English.
Sunday 17th December
Olde Boston Tea Party- The King Arthur A collection of some of the areas finest musicians Jazz it up
Blues Jam-Hawthorns Hotel The Historic Blues Jam
Tuesday 19th December
Open Mic- Hawthorns Hotel The seemingly unstoppable Glastonbury Open Mic night is on every week at Hawthorns Hotel in Glastonbury. Sign up at 8pm and perform somewhere between 8.30 and 11pm (ish).
Wednesday 20th December Dragonsfly- Winter Solstice Celebration- Bocabar/ Red Brick Going strong after 17 years of honing their group skill, Dragonsfly is delivering celebratory, connecting, heart-warming, nourishing, uplifting, hypnotic, life-affirming music. This music will change your life. A gig with Dragonsfly is a fully immersive experience harnessing energies of European Celtic acoustic folk-trance and Eastern grooves and moods, brought to life by soaring melodies, lush harmonies and intelligent instrumentals. The infectious, compelling charisma of the band can urge you into wild and vibey and yet nourishing and expansive dimensions, getting right under your skin.
Open Mic-The King Arthur
Future tickets on sale
New Years Eve
UK:ID presents New YEARS EVE at The King Arthur Neon Apocalyptic madness is gonna go down this New Years Eve!!! Come one, come all and witness in the new year with a fantastic mixed blend of musical talent, all contained in a crazy transformed room at The King Arthur. This is one event not to be missed. Remember people dress to impress... in a Neon Apocalyptic kind of way... Best dressed person wins a free UK:ID T. Go crazy with this :) DJ NLBeCool - 12pm - 1am UK:ID - 11:10pm - 11:55pm These Septic Stars - 10:05pm - 10:50pm Oska Zaky - 9:20pm - 9:50pm Tickets: £7 Adv - Available at The King Arthur £10 OTD New Year's Spectacular. Swampgrass, Marsh Fires, Steve Henderson- Hawthorns Hotel See in 2018 dressed in your finest 1920s outfit, sipping prohibited liquor and dancing until your limbs fall off. Prizes for best dressed and spot prizes all night. Expect blues, Swing and a whole lot of fun. Music from Swampgrass, Marsh Fires & Steve Henderson with late night electro swing to keep you dancing. An evening finger buffet is included in the ticket price. Purchase your ticket before December 1st to be in the draw to win a dinner for two at The Hawthorns. Advance tickets are £10 and have sold out the last two years so don't expect any door sales. If there are any tickets on the door they will be £15.
Saturday 20th January- Neville Staple and Flipron Gig for Mind-The Bocabar The Return of Judge Roughneck. There will be plenty of shouts of Rude Boy and full on dancing as the band will create a full on party for all of those that attend. Flipron last headlined Night at the Abbey in Glastonbury where they entertained with a greatest hits set and were thoroughly enjoyable in the rain. Just don’t press that red button.
Saturday 24th February- Glastonbury Calling Popular Glastonbury Festival in Glastonbury which sold out last year have a limited number of discounted tickets on sale now. Over the Bocabar, Assembly Rooms, King Arthur, Hawthorns Hotel, Glastonbury Football Club and Riflemans Arms. Newly announced are Banco De Gaia (DJ set), Bristol reggae veterans Talisman, Monarks, Lonely Tourist, Jack By The Hedge, In Brackets, Liquid State, Toby Marks [Banco De Gaia] and Andrew Heath ambient set with visuals from Patrick Dunn, Tom Clements, We Merry Kings, Marsh Fires, Village Hall Feedback, 2Drunk2Funk, Brave Ones, Steve Henderson, Papa John, Minor Works Unit, and Mark Kelly. They join the previously announced acts which include Leylines, Moody Will and the Roll, Port Erin, Foreign Correspondence, View From The Beach, Sean McGowen, PG Haze, Moonwatcher, Dave Beech, Hoodoo Dub, Invisble Gem., and many more
Gaz Brookfield and The Company of Thieves-Bierkeller-Bristol GAZ BROOKFIELDis a solo acoustic musician based in Bristol. Since winning Acoustic magazine's 2010 Singer Songwriter of the year, he has spent his time on the road, touring the UK and Europe. In this time he has shared the stage with the likes of The Levellers, Frank Turner, New Model Army, Nick Harper, Newton Faulkner, Miles Hunt, Seth Lakeman and many more, racking up over 1000 gigs to date. Gaz remains the only unsigned solo artist to sell out The Fleece, Bristol. A feat he has now achieved five times, the last three selling out over six months in advance. Often playing as many as 200 gigs a year, Gaz's relentless and never-ending tour schedule takes him to every corner of the country and beyond. The last few years saw Brookfield play at over 100 UK festivals, including Glastonbury, Beautiful Days, Bearded Theory and many more, firmly cementing him as a festival favourite for the future. His latest studio album I Know My Place is out now, available on CD, limited edition 12" Vinyl and digitally from Bandcamp. All of Gaz's previous albums are available digitally on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon and many other digital outlets.
LONELY TOURIST See Above. B-SYDES See Above Samuel Jack- The Chapel- Bruton Raised on Blues, Motown and Soul music, BB King and Etta James provided the soundtrack for Samuel's formative years in London before moving to England's south west. From within the walls of his caravan in the rolling hills of Somerset Samuel Jack has spent the last two years honing his songwriting craft. Now fully fuelled and ready to go, from his first ever performance was at Glastonbury 2015, and continued support from BBC Introducing, Graham Norton and Radio 2,
