Hip-hop titan Ghostface Killah returns to the UK this summer for a special series of intimate club shows.
One of the leading swordsmen from seminal NYC rap ensemble the Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface is widely seen as one of the greatest MCs ever to bless the mic: his intricate wordplay creating and conjuring vivid stories from the grittier side of street life in New York’s Long Island and beyond.
With a devastating arsenal of acclaimed solo studio albums (Supreme Clientele anyone?) as well as critically lauded collaborative projects with the likes of BADBADNOTGOOD, MF Doom, Adrian Younge amongst others – Ghost’s position at the top of the hip-hop pecking order is hard to dispute.
Prepare yourself for a night packed full of Ghostface classics and Wu-Tang bangers, as you get to see true rap royalty up close and personal.
13/06/2018
Starts 19:30 to 23:00
TICKET PRICE – £14 / £18 adv + bf
AGE LIMIT – 14 + (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Teachings In Dub present their last session before their summer break and they’re extremely happy to invite the mighty King Shiloh Sound System all the way from Amsterdam
Shiloh will be taking their unique and powerful sound on the ferry and driving all the way to Bristol for this one-off exclusive night.
And as if that’s not enough – we’ve also invited the rootical sounds of Kibir La Amlak who will be bringing their live dub show which has been taking festivals by storm!
Support from Bristol’s very own Haile Bless Official with a bag full a tune.
As if that’s not enough – they still have more names to announce
This will be a heavyweight session and a real roots family affair.
Resonators are at the forefront of the UK dub scene, forging their love of 70’s roots reggae with diverse contemporary influences to deliver their own exciting sound. Fronted by dual vocal power house Faye Houston and Kassia Zermon, this nine-piece takes us on a sonic excursion which reaches from the light and soulful, to the dark and gritty.
Ten years on from their beginning, their objective is more relevant than ever, to bring something reflective and positive to the world. Through the formidable craftsmanship of dub engineer DarrenJamtone at the controls, Resonators offer a powerful, psychedelic and euphoric experience both on record and on stage. Resonators have gained notoriety for their awesome live shows, as well as support slots for greats such as The Skatalites, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Jimmy Cliff, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Horace Andy to name but a few.
In the winter of 2016 Resonators released their third album, ‘Imaginary People’, “nine tracks of beautifully crafted, exquisite roots reggae”. (rootsreggaereview.com). 2018 sees them follow this up with two 12” releases (Wah Wah 45s) of previously unreleased material. Suited to the current global climate, the music gets darker and heavier. The message remains one of optimism, however, and the capacity for love and growth to conquer.
To launch these new releases, Resonators will conduct a UK tour. Having previously played legendary venues such as Brixton Academy and Brighton Dome, as well as major festivals across the UK and Europe (eg Glastonbury, Dour, Outlook), highlights from 2017 include “best live music” award-winning show of the Brighton Fringe festival,and O2 Forum in Kentish Town featuring Mykal Rose with Black Uhuru, Mad Professor and Coxsone Sound.
Resonators have received continued radio support across their three album releases and various single releases with airplay on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, 6Music and a live session on Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’.
“…a return to dub music of rare subtlety and imagination… the UK reggae act to watch.” John Masouri, Echoes Magazine
A night of knees up vibes, raising money for a great cause
With generous support from Trinity Community Arts this event is a fundraiser for the fantastic Misfits Theatre Company – providing creative opportunities for people with learning disabilities in Bristol.
‘I love this crazy place and these people. I’m a performer.’ Nick (Misfits actor).
Honeyfeet. Bristol’s favourite Mancunian export, Honeyfeet touch blues, folk, soul, jazz, hip hop and rock. Someone once called it ‘folk-hop and barrelhouse-pop’. Honeyfeet have spent 8 years tearing up festivals, theatres & clubs far & wide. It helps that they are fronted by Ríoghnach Connolly, Real World’s newest signing and “a remarkable singer and flautist who can ease from Irish traditional influences to soul.” (The Guardian).
Honeyfeet are proud to be part of the Wah Wah 45 family. The single “Sinner” was released in October 2017, with “Whatever You Do” following in early March 2018. Their new album, Orange Whip is expected late March 2018.
“I’m in love with Honeyfeet” – Benjamin Zephaniah
“Great” – Jools Holland
“Remarkable” – The Guardian
Nuala Honan. Close your eyes. Imagine Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch & Bonnie Raitt’s Australian love child. She’s alone on a massive stage in a cotton print frock and farmer boots, singing self-penned, heart-melt songs – just to you. This will happen.
Binbag Wisdom. Original organic Bristol hip hop. Flitting between darkness and light, heartfelt and flippant, serious and stupid, Binbag wisdom will delight your peepers & ear oles.
DJ Dad. Turning the tables before, between, after & forever.
Sally Reader. Mixed in Doncaster, proofed in Bristol & Brighton and currently baking to perfection in the Forest of Dean, Sally is our poetic hoster & toaster.
