ALIEN STASH TIN + DAVE PURPLES HOT WIRES + UNCLE RUSTYS POCKET SAND

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ALIEN STASH TIN

Alien Stash Tin hail from Bristol, UK. Performing a crazy mix of space rock, classic rock and punk

https://www.facebook.com/alienstashtin

DAVE PURPLES HOT WIRES

Passionate playing 3 piece of guitar, harmonica, bass & drums. Bluesy funky and rock style originals and covers

https://www.facebook.com/DavePurplesHotWires

UNCLE RUSTYS POCKET SAND

UNCLE RUSTYS POCKET SAND

Here for a good time, and a bad time.

We don't know what we're doing, but we're having fun doing it.

Bristol, UK

https://unclerustypocketsand.bandcamp.com/community

https://www.instagram.com/uncle.rustys.pocket.sand/

TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e137810

Rapture events presents MY MATE DENNIS//Viduals//Fall Of The West

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My Mate Dennis are new, loud and somehow managing to unite the Midlands, South Wales, and the South West in one gloriously messy sound. They’re the kind of band you’ll brag about seeing early so now’s your chance.

Main support comes from Viduals, a Bristol/Swindon outfit who really know what they’re doing and gracefully supporting My Mate Dennis as they grow. They’re tight, seasoned and always enjoying what they do.

Opening the night are Fall of the West, flying the Bristol flag with noisy precision and just the right amount of nonchalant coolness.

It’s live music.

It’s loud.

It’s probably exactly what you need.

TICKETS: https://www.fatsoma.com/e/2ljinnzm/my-mate-dennis-support

BEAKER // The Freakshow//Sac Religion

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BEAKER

Legendary late-90s Oxford indie group Beaker are back at the thunderbolt again

The all-female group garnered a loyal following during the heady days of the late-90s Oxford rock scene.

Despite not having performed together since 1999, band members were brought together by the tragic death of bassist Kim Parsons in 2023. The mutual support they provided to each other in a time of sadness rekindled #social and musical relationships, and inevitably led to talk of getting the old band together.

The band will be formed by original members Clare, Teresa, and Sam, and they will be joined by the wonderful Hayley Wright on bass, formerly of Harry Angel and the fabulous Emma Hunter, who really needs no introduction as she is her own musical sensation

https://open.spotify.com/track/46wsjNTR0lJH60UGS0EAAa?si=eNxiagLPQjSfwc_J0GG78Q

THE FREAK SHOW

Bristol based girlies making folky pop chaos

https://www.instagram.com/thefreakshow_band/

SACRELIGION

https://www.instagram.com/sac.religion/

TICKETS: 6 adv £7 otd https://hdfst.uk/e137811

Wicked World Presents SIGILS + Shadow Of Icarus + Redshift

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WICKED WORLD PROMOTIONS is proud to present the third of the monthly metal nights at the thunderbolt this time featuring

SIGILS

coming all the way from macclesfield this four piece are committed to creating emotional melodies, sonic vastness and cathartic moments.

coming off the release of their debut album '108' they are set to bring their towering, immersive soundscapes to the Bristol metal scene

https://www.instagram.com/sigils_band/

SHADOW OF ICARUS

newcomers to the Bristol metal scene but making their presence know with hard hitting performances not to be missed. this will be only the second time gracing the stage at the thunderbolt but will definitely be one not to be missed

https://www.instagram.com/shadowoficarus/

REDSHIFT

a progressive metal trio who balance aggressive technical passages with inviting hooks. the last time these guys graced the stage at the thunderbolt was back in march and we cant wait to have them back

https://www.instagram.com/redshiftbanduk/

TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e136417

THE BRACKISH "Album Launch- Pack it in my Liege" + Earl Temple Foundation + Thee Psychics

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THE BRACKISH return to The Thunderbolt for their "Album Launch- Pack it in my Liege" Pig Records

The Brackish are very pleased to announce the release of their new album ' Pack it in My Liege' on Bristol's Pig Records. Recorded live at Giant Wafer studios, self produced and mastered by Stephen Kerrison, it's their most captivating to date and is garnering some rave reviews..

Guitarist Magazine ( 5 stars - 'Guitarist Choice' ) 

On Heavy Rotation review...'Right from the bombastic opener “Welter” to the frankly extraordinary centrepiece “SIAB” and through to the fuzzed out exotica of the closing track “Blue Zombie”, “Pack It My Liege” is a real journey.  The Brackish have an innate ability to transport us as listeners to unexpected but perfectly formed musical universes. 

I always think of their music in highest terms of movement, colour, shape and an almost active texture. This for me at least has always been characteristic of what they’re doing, but now there is an even firmer confidence while still holding onto a wonderfully big hearted sense of play, always an elusive quality in any band.  One of this years finest records of any genre.'

Available on vinyl, CD & digital.

THE BRACKISH

The Brackish are a 4-piece experimental band from Bristol, UK. First formed in 2012, the band have released five albums and their sixth album “Pack it in my Liege” is out now!

Constantly evolving, the band draws inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, art, films, places and people. The Brackish sound is characterised by its use of dynamics, long-form composition and improvisation. Face melting heavyness gives way to gentle, spacious soundscapes within a single composition. Kraut-like grooves, polyrhythms, violent melodic statements and psychedelic, freeform improvisation are present in equal measure. Always expressed with a strong emphasis on melody and narrative, aiming to take the listener on journeys of much needed escapism.

https://www.thebrackish.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/thebrackishmusic/

EARL TEMPLE FOUNDATION

Emerging from the verdant slopes of Strouds five valleys, Earl Temple Foundation play juzzpankjazzpuzzjunk: Neo-post-punk-motorik-proto-disco-juzz

https://www.instagram.com/earltemplefoundation/

THEE PSYCHICS

Garage Punk Psych from Bristol UK

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564174042550&locale=be_BY

£9Adv from Headfirst https://hdfst.uk/e141307 £10 on the Door

PRIVATE PARTY...

THE THUNDERBOLT IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY!

GRIMTOWN + The Problem Souls + 213 Park Avenue

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GRIMTOWN

Ye mums new fav band, indie up and comers music from Bristol

https://www.instagram.com/grimtown_/

THE PROBLEM SOULS

A brand new band from Bristol (Dino Brewster, Dan Pye, Matt Kempa) they have a Britpop-influenced sound and soulful melodies tied to unforgettable hooks!

https://www.instagram.com/theproblemsouls/

213 PARK AVENUE

The best in 70's Glam rock & Punk. 213 Park Avenue brings you the music of Lou Reed, David Bowie, The New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders and more.

https://213parkavenue.uk/

TICKETS: £6Adv from Bristol.com £7 on the door

https://hdfst.uk/e139568