Magic Barnes Reviews https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Acoustic heartfelt folk’ – Nick Mulvey at SWX in Bristol Melancholic and melodic – American singer Weyes Blood mesmerises the SWX Bristol crowd Arctic Monkeys rock Ashton Gate in Bristol – review of ‘perfect set’ ‘Cardigan-swinging delight’: Belle and Sebastian at Bristol’s Lloyds Amphitheatre – review and pictures ‘Pure emotion’: Dean Lewis makes waves at SWX in Bristol at packed-out show ‘Fabulously confused glory’ – Elvana delivers perfect unplugged gig at Marble Factory in Bristol Folk duo First Aid Kit dazzle at Bristol Sounds 2022 – review Forwards Bristol 2022: Jamie XX sends crowd crazy, Khruangbin a massive highlight and spoken word from Lemn Sissay Forwards Festival 2022: Billy Nomates bring swagger, Kae Tempest left me in tears, Chemical Brothers incredible ‘Forwards Festival delivers again’ – 2023 two-day festival review IDLES and Portishead deliver at special charity gig at Bristol’s O2 Academy – review ‘Intense joy with a cherry on top’ – Young Fathers at SWX review The War on Drugs close Bristol Sounds 2022 with a gig to remember – review ‘This is close your eyes music’ – Ishmael Ensemble thrill a sold-out crowd at Trinity Centre in Bristol Mud baths to fireworks, stunning views to great live music – the perfect summer festival near Bristol Watch the incredible moment Mika jumps in the crowd at Bristol Sounds 2023 ‘What a performance, what a voice’ – Gaz Coombes at SWX in Bristol, review Yo La Tengo at SWX in Bristol – review Live Review | Erotic Secrets Of Pompeii @ Rough Trade, Bristol Live Review | Groove Village Festival Madison Cunningham at Thekla, Bristol – review Nile Rodgers and Chic dazzle at Bristol’s Lloyds Amphitheatre – review and pictures Shame at SWX Bristol: Sparks fly at high energy gig from the raucous Londoners Steve Harley and his Acoustic Band at St George’s Bristol – review The Amity Affliction at SWX Bristol – review Live Review | Kae Tempest @ O2 Academy, Bristol LIVE REVIEW: A night of friendship, emotion, and musical triumph – PRIMA QUEEN & LILO @ Thekla, Bristol – 21 May 2025 LIVE REVIEW: Bristol hosts RITUAL UNION FESTIVAL 2025 – What a day! LIVE REVIEW: Divorce @ Strange Brew, Bristol, March 31st, 2025 – A night to be treasured…. LIVE REVIEW: EZRA FURMAN took over ROUGH TRADE in BRISTOL for a glimpse at her new record ‘Goodbye Small Head’ LIVE REVIEW: Forwards Festival 2025: A Bristol love letter in sound…. REVIEW: ONLY THE POETS dazzled The Louisiana in Bristol with a ‘ghoulish’ Halloween performance REVIEW: Bristol’s OUTER TOWN was a day of sonic bliss, read our live review… Live Review: Getdown Services @ Loves Cafe, Weston-super-Mare, 15/03/2025 LIVE REVIEW: Oswald Slain’s “Bucky” Launch at Jam Jar Bristol 6th November 2025 REVIEW: ONLY THE POETS took over The Fleece in the heart of Bristol for their ONE MORE NIGHT tour…. REVIEW: Sleaford Mods, supported by Big Special & Emily Breeze – 02 Academy Bristol 30/11/2023 REVIEW: THE HIVES descend upon Bristol and tear the O2 Academy a new one…. LIVE REVIEW: Outer Town Festival 2025: A riotous celebration of Bristol’s DIY spirit…. REVIEW: THE LAST DINNER PARTY delighted the audience at Bristol’s Rough Trade with an acoustic set to promote their debut album LIVE REVIEW: OUTERTOWN 2026 – A day of discovery, disorder and pure Bristol magic LIVE REVIEW: Remi Wolf at O2 Academy Bristol – A night of dream pop and funky energy LIVE REVIEW: Simple Things Festival 2025: From harp-led bliss to sax-fuelled chaos LIVE REVIEW: Sports Team at Trinity Hall, Bristol – A night of indie mayhem LIVE REVIEW: The Darkness at Bristol Beacon: glitter, guts, and good times… LIVE REVIEW: The Horrors @ Strange Brew, Bristol – 13/12/24 REVIEW: We attended multi venue Bristol festival RITUAL UNION and saw some amazing bands…. REVIEW: YARD ACT take over Rough Trade Bristol to showcase their new record ‘Where’s My Utopia?’ Punk Rock, Power Chords and Pure Joy Frank Turner & Bowling For Soup Bring Cardiff Castle to Life REVIEW: The Mysterines showcase a stripped back offering of their forthcoming long player at Rough Trade Bristol on 12 June 2024