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  Review: Mirador, Trinity – ‘Glorious guitar riffs and drum solos’

  The stand-out Blues-rock gig was mired by excessive use of strobes

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• Reviews / simple things

  Review: Simple Things – ‘Testing the boundaries’

  Everyone's favourite festival of the eclectic, esoteric and experimental leaves crowds wanting more

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• Music / community

  ‘Historic milestone’ as grassroots venue comes into community ownership

  The long term future of the Croft has been secured just months away from its 25th birthday

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Broadside Hacks, the Wardrobe Theatre – ‘A welcoming fireplace in the cold season’

  Two bands presenting a new take on trad folk is met with enthusiasm by the audience

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: DOGSHOW, the Jam Jar – ‘Joyful anarchy’

  The phenomenon that is 'Crufts on a trip to space' hit Bristol

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• Music / Bristol gig listings

  Bristol’s month in Folk and Roots – November 2025

  As the nights draw in, it's time to get cosy with some fiddles

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: The Lovely Eggs, Trinity Centre – ‘Build a life you like’

  It's the last stop on the rebellious pair's 20 year anniversary tour

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Holysseus Fly, Strange Brew – ‘Joy in creativity’

  The alt-pop sensation's show is typically filled with theatrics, dancing and big hats

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