folk and roots

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  Bristol’s month in Folk and Roots – October 2025

  There's no rest for folk fans this month with a slew of great gigs coming up

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  Bristol’s month in Folk and Roots – September 2025

  After a summer of flying free at festivals, Bristol gigs are back with a vengeance

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  Bristol’s month in Folk & Roots – August 2025

  A quiet month for gigs means the more intimate events take the spotlight

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  Review: Ham Farm Festival – ‘A hidden gem’

  A folk festival hidden in a garden tucked in a suburban corner of Emerson's Green... Who knew?!

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  Bristol’s month in Folk and Roots – July 2025

  While music is springing up in fields all over the place, there's plenty to enjoy in the city too

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  Review: Cara Dillon, Downend Folk & Roots – ‘Languid grace, tenderness and enormous fun’

  Acclaimed Irish singer Cara Dillon chose an oven-hot night to visit Bristol

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  Review: Sam Kelly, Thekla – ‘Huge-hearted euphoria’

  The boat plays host to a BBC Radio 2 Folk award-winner

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  Bristol’s month in Folk and Roots – June 2025

  Bristol is bursting with quality folk music of all descriptions this month

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