support from Hmnahmna + Roxanne: The Early Years
(Fri 20th / 7pm / £4 adv)

Three acts. All totally enchanting, unusual and perfect to sup cool drinks too. Budget price and ice meltingly special. Summer never sounded so good.

Directing Hand are Alex Nielson (drums/vocals) and Vinnie Blackwell (vocals, cello, harp and harmonium). Alex has been round these parts a lot recently, attesting to his amazing pursuit of musical adventure in all forms. In 2007 alone he has played with Alasdair Roberts (The Cube) , Motor Ghost
(Louisiana/Venn), Bonnie Prince Billy (Colston Hall) and Tight Meat Duo (Seymours Family Club). This is probably his most personal project and one we take delight in hosting.

Hmnahmna excite us too, for they incarnate Spooky blues, lyrical tunes and disco shoes. They present stories of vivisectionists, performance poets, and canine defenestration. A Bristol based multi-instrumental five-piece with music that seems to draw on the best of Lounge, English lyricism and Weird Out. Chant it and you'll understand.