LIVE AT
COTHAM CLUB
BRISTOL:

BONFIRE RADICALS
+ KENNY BRADY (THE FALL)

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A raucous and danceable feast of exotic folk/world music.

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A HIGH-ENERGY, WILFULLY ECLECTIC, RIDICULOUSLY FUN LIVE SET BY ELECTRIFYING BRUMMIE PROG-FOLKERS AND WORLD MUSIC MAESTROS.

★★★★☆
'A serious powerhouse of a performance... foot-stomping and adrenalin-powered.'
The Artsdesk

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Michelle Holloway: recorders, flute, vocals
Katie Stevens: clarinet, kaval, whistle, vocals
Sarah Farmer: fiddles, vocals
Emma Reading: guitar, percussion
Pete Churchill: bass, accordion, vocals
Ilias Lintzos: drums

plus:
Kenny Brady: violin (solo)

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It is hard not to be infected with the pure joy Birmingham's fiery (un)traditional folk sextet brings to their musical maelstrom. Drawing on a rich melting pot of British, Balkan, Greek, Nordic and wider European folk traditions, their vibrant sound is intensely creative, astonishingly eclectic, wholly unpredictable, ferociously danceable, and irresistibly fun. An intoxicating blend of seriously hypnotic global grooves, instrumental fireworks, emotive vocals, and rich harmonies, propelled by a punchy rhythm section, their live set is a frenzy of energy - 'dynamic and high-octane' (Fatea Magazine). Unashamedly entertaining, the Bonfire Radicals' music dares you not to dance.

In support, an exhilarating and evocative solo set by violinist Kenny Brady, former member of iconic post-punk band The Fall.

★★★★☆
'With an electrifying global sound, the radicals deliver a swaggering, sweaty set guaranteed to get listeners up and dancing. Exhilarating and exuberant.'
Songlines Magazine

★★★★☆
Liverpool Sound And Vision

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For further concerts in the 2025 Cotham Club season, visit: https://hdfst.uk/cotham-club

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Cotham Club: a brilliant, eclectic monthly live global music club with a passion for community at its core.

Music, with all its subtlety and spirit, has immense power to unite people. It is the universal language of mankind. The sounds of Africa, America, Eurasia, and Oceania have always found a home in Bristol, and there are few better examples of the city's cultural cross-pollination than Cotham Club, a celebration in sound of what unites rather than divides. Each month we showcase some of the most diverse and brilliant musicians from Bristol and beyond, linking audiences to great music and to each other.

'Community-focused gigs welcoming an array of global musicians and gig-goers
of all ages, genders, neurotypes, and ethnicities.'
Bristol 24/7

epic cross-generational gigs (+) grassroots vibes (+) warmest crowds (in) brilliant space (w/) unique atmosphere (+) intimate feel (=) great night out

Website: https://cothamparishchurch.org/cotham-club
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cotham.club
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotham.club

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Book tickets:
standard ticket prices (unless otherwise indicated):
£14 in advance | £16 on the door | £5 concessions | £2 under-18s

in advance:
from Headfirst Bristol online ticket shop: hdfst.uk/cotham-club
all tickets bought online should be printed or presented on your mobile phone/device

on-the-door:
tickets available in person from 7pm (subject to availability)

discounts:
● £5 concession tickets are available for: recipients of Universal and Pension Credit or Jobseekers Allowance; full-time students (NUS or valid student ID card); people with registered disabilities; and members of the Musicians' Union (The MU)
● £2 concession tickets are available for: accompanied under-18s
● free tickets are available for: asylum seekers/refugees, personal/care assistants or essential companions, and accompanied under-5s

pay-it-forward:
if you're feeling generous and you have the means, please consider choosing this rate | each Pay-It-Forward ticket helps to subsidise concession tickets and enables us to engage all communities of Bristol, helping more people experience the delight of watching live music

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Venue address:
Cotham Parish Church, Cotham Road (top of St Michael's Hill), Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DR

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Drink & eat:
choose from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (including wine, beer, and cider), hot drinks, soft drinks, and snacks

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Access:
level access from street to foyer, box office, auditorium, bar, and toilets

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Toilets:
accessible/wheelchair-accessible toilets available

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Travel:
bus: Firstbus service 72 (Bristol Temple Meads Station to UWE Frenchay Campus): firstbus.co.uk
train: 10-minute walk from Clifton Down Train Station: gwr.com | 15-minute walk from Redland Train Station: gwr.com
walking: 15-minute walk up St. Michael's Hill from Christmas Steps | 10-minute walk from Everyman Cinema, Whiteladies Road | 15-minute walk from The Arches, Cheltenham Road

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Car parking:
on-street parking available | limited on-site accessible parking available for Blue Badge holders

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Entry requirements: no age restrictions — Read more — Read less