After playing the thnks fr the mmries festival last year sonic sunrise havew decided to bring theyre take on pop rock legends busted this time with a full headline set its a night you wont want to miss its sure tto be a present for everyone
GOODHOUND BLANG
Bristol based tribute band playing all your favourite blood hound gang hits and more
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574601296409
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e132586
Man (also known as The Manband) are a Welsh rock band. The group were formed in November 1968 by Micky Jones (guitar and vocals), Deke Leonard (guitar and vocals), Clive John (guitar, keyboards and vocals), Ray Williams (bass guitar) and Jeff Jones (drums), in Merthyr Tydfil, out of previous local band The Bystanders. They were active through to 1976 with an ever-changing personnel, the last line-up consisting of Jones and Leonard with John McKenzie (bass), Terry Williams (drums) and Phil Ryan (keyboards). Amongst others, Martin Ace (guitar and bass) had a significant spell with group. They released nine studio albums, including the UK charting albums Back into the Future (#23), Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics (#24) and the live album Maximum Darkness (#25). Their musical style is rock encompassing elements of psychedelia and progressive, and they are noted for their extended live improvisations.
The group reformed in 1983 with Jones, Leonard and Ace being joined by new drummer John Weathers. The band are presently active, with Ace being the only ever-present member after further personnel changes. They have released a further eight studio albums.
THE COASTAL PATH
Glastonbury based four-piece band playing accessible, trippy, ambient indie rock.
£12 adv £15 otd
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e132386
WILLOW HILL
Recently named one of Rolling Stone's “Bands to Watch,” Willow Hill has rapidly established themselves as one of Nashville's most unique and exciting new country acts. The powerhouse duo, fronted by husband and wife Alexandra and CT Fields, is known for their electrifying live performances and their innovative spin on classic country music. Described as a fusion of Lady Gaga meets Kenny Chesney, their sound blends modern pop energy with timeless country storytelling.
Their debut album, Highway One, was recorded at Nashville’s historic Benchmark Studios and produced by Zach Abend and Jeff Cohen (credits include Sugarland, Big & Rich, and Hardy). Willow Hill’s music catalog spans hundreds of original songs, and they are gearing up for a sophomore release in early 2024, making now the perfect time to experience them live.
BILLY DRISCOLL
Billy has the audience glued to his raw, outlandish performance, bringing a raspy, but soulful voice to the stage, alongside his big acoustic guitar tone.
https://www.instagram.com/billyjdriscoll/
RHIANNON PAIGE
Hailing from Bristol, Rhiannon Paige is a country-pop-rock powerhouse with a story as inspiring as her songs. Born with significant hearing loss, she didn’t let that stop her from falling in love with music—and now, she’s making serious waves in the UK country scene. Think Alanis Morissette’s raw energy meets Kacey Musgraves’ clever storytelling, all wrapped up in powerful vocals and an irresistible stage presence.
https://www.rhiannonpaige.com/
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e133093
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GURP
Formed in summer 2023, GURP is a bristol-based folk-grunge band bringing a fresh, chaotic charm to the city's music scene. GURP started as two families jamming together on blissful sunday evenings. out of that joyful chaos grew a full-bodied sound that fuses darkly comic lyrics with high energy folk. drawing on influences from klezmer to grunge and jazz to pop punk, GURP blends clarinet, accordian, violin, guitar and drums to create something both raucous and yearning. GURP (Andy,Emily,Joe,Michael and Ramona) don't take themselves too seriously - but their sound is seriously infectious
https://www.instagram.com/gurp.band/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/20bWN8HgHilPDLCdIEyYw6
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e133186
HISSY FIST
HISSY FIST are a queer, femme and non-binary collective that are here
to tear down walls - both sonic and societal. With a genre-straddling
fusion of distorted punk rawness, electrifying beats and ethereal bog
witch harmonies, their tough and tender offerings are the soundtrack
to resistance and community building. Prepare to be lured into the
depths of your own rage. Anti-state, anti-fascist, anti-conformist.
https://www.instagram.com/hissyfist/
https://www.youtube.com/@HISSYFIST
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574762647104
https://on.soundcloud.com/uf792wsF6Ai4Dcqh7
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e133192
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Adam and the Hellcats bring their new Album 9 Lives to The Thunderbolt - new riffs but the same fantastic show. Joined by the ever popular FUGITVE and locals Blufin.
Following on from their highly acclaimed debut Album and the success of Catalyst Adam and his Hellcats return with a new musical offering showing a diverse range of talent from the band.
Now setting out on their Fourth UK Tour - this time as Headline they will be bringing the Kitty magic to many town and cities.
Fugitive are celebrating 35 years of rock will be coming down from Liverpool to kick off the party along with local rising stars Blufin.
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e130996
Rushed are a three-piece authentic tribute act performing the music of Canada’s finest progressive Rock trio – Rush.
They deliver a monster three-hour Rush show (2 sets) with authentic sound, covering all 4 decades of the vast Rush catalogue while priding themselves on performing a large amount of early material. replicating the raw energy that Rush always delivered consistently back in the 70’s.
“Geddy” belts out those high notes in the original keys whilst at the same time playing blistering complex base lines and keyboards.
“Neil” keeps the band together during the complex time changes and structures on every song. He loves his tech and uses the latest gear to replicate those iconic Rush sounds.
“Alex” has spent hours learning that unique style of playing and guitar tone.
It’s a night not to be missed by any Rush fan - 120 Places only - book early!
http://www.rushedisaband.co.uk/
TICKETS: £16Adv
https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-thunderbolt/fri-28-nov-rushed-130236#e130236
THE EMPERIALS are a long running major force on the UK’s Ska scene with a live reputation for fun, entertaining, professional and very lively shows.
With an 8 piece line up; the rock solid drums, pounding bass, skanking guitar and Hammond keyboard provide the basis of the band, with the tightest and most energetic brass section in the land adding the blasting horn lines, all topped off by versatile lead & backing vocals.
With a set consisting of our own take on classic ska songs, from the days of 2tone, Trojan and Studio One, we never fail to fill a venue, get the dance floor packed and the crowds singing, dancing and shouting for more.
ONSTAGE AT 9PM
Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets: £10advance / £12 on the door.
Ticket Link: https://hdfst.uk/e132377
🎄 The Thunderbolt welcomes you to our special Xmas Eve “FAMILY FRIENDLY” event on MONDAY DEC 24th between from 4-8pm.
We will have a FIRE PIT in the garden, Mark will be ROASTING CHESTNUTS on the fire!🎄
❄️6pm: DJ ELLA MC Dzz ❄️
❄️4pm- 'DJ PEANUT: XMAS SEASONAL NUTS.…..Macadamia? Pecans? Brazil Nuts? Walnuts? No! You need DJ PEANUT . The Peanut will be spinning Xmas bangers alright! inc The Waitresses, Kinks, Pogues, Phil Spector etc. and some old soul, reggae, punk etc. - groovy good time tunes, I'd say!
🎄🎄 FREE ENTRY 🎄 🎄 4-8pm
