A gig on Wednesday 9th October. The event starts at 20:00.
On Weds 9 Oct, Cuculi Presents an intimate launch gig with Bristol-based psychfolk trio Hands of the Heron to celebrate the launch of their third album Quiet Light. A long-running collaboration between Bec Garthwaite, Beth Roberts and Claire Vine, each musician brings a signature songwriting style to the band. Moving effortlessly between sparse choral folk and shimmering instrumental textures, their interlocking vocal harmonies are a constant thread running through the various hues of their dreamlike, mercurial songs. Quiet Light (Cuculi Records, 22 Nov 2024) is a seamless expression of blend and balance that explores the tension between tending for yourself and connecting with others.
Support from labelmate and friend Anna Anise, who's also celebrating the release of her EP 'Awakening' and will be joined onstage by local artist boci.
PLEASE NOTE: this event us upstairs and unfortunately there is not lift access.
There are three ticket prices available for this show:
General - £13
Community supporter - £16
Low income - £10
We ask that those who make more than £25k per year consider opting for Community Supporter as this allows us to subsidise low income tickets.. We consider low income to apply to those who earn less than £15k per year, but we don’t ask for any proof.
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HANDS OF THE HERON
Hands of the Heron is a dreamfolk trio from Bristol, UK. Their instantly recognisable vocal harmonies are delivered by three frontwomen - Bec Garthwaite, Beth Roberts & Claire Vine - each of whom brings a signature writing style to the band's mercurial sound. Their latest album Quiet Light is due to be released in November 2024 on their own DIY label Cuculi Records. Esteemed jazz critic Ted Gioia recommended 13 Moons as one of his top recordings for 2021, and it's also been described as "a wondrous collection of curious story-songs, choral singing and carefully layered instrumentation" (Joyzine) with "songwriting mastery that perfectly delivers reverberating folk-pop" (Tap The Feed). The band founded Cuculi Records together as a DIY space to release their own music, as well as music from their friends & collaborators from the grassroots folk-ish community including Anna Anise, Fritillaries, Thomas Calladine and Something Sleeps.
They’ve played a diverse range of festivals, including Fire in the Mountain, Purbeck Valley Folk, Green Man, Summer’s End Prog Festival, Fanny’s Meadow and Green Gathering. Recent shows include a sold-out Bristol headline show in September 2022 as part of the prestigious Outlandish Nights series, alongside Lisa O’Neill and Mikey Kenney. In 2023, they sold-out a double bill with Rachael Dadd at St Ambrose (Bristol), and also sold out headline gigs at Barrelhouse (Totnes), Exeter Library and Plymouth Aquarium. In 2024, they’re headlining prog event Eppyfest (28 July), and have played at Bristol Folk Festival and The Harrison All-Day Folk Fest in London, before embarking on a substantial album release tour in the autumn.
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ANNA ANISE
Anna is a warm summer breeze of trad-influenced folk, captivating audiences with her lyrical storytelling and glorious melodies. Anna’s passion for community through music is evident in her infectious energy onstage and ability to bring a whole room together with a hooky chorus.
Genres: trad folk, alt folk, singer-songwriter, acoustic / For fans of: The Staves, Joni Mitchell, First Aid Kit, Laura Marling
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CUCULI RECORDS
Cuculi Records is a DIY label based in Bristol, run by a woman-led collective of musicians and songwriters with the aim of helping grassroots artists navigate the complexities of releasing music independently. We work with bedroom composers, folk singers, ambient explorers and unusual ensembles, often creating beautiful sounds that don't have a name yet.
Cuculi Presents is an opportunity to hear both local & national artists live in listening spaces around Bristol.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Support from labelmate and friend Anna Anise, who's also celebrating the release of her EP 'Awakening' and will be joined onstage by local artist boci.
PLEASE NOTE: this event us upstairs and unfortunately there is not lift access.
There are three ticket prices available for this show:
General - £13
Community supporter - £16
Low income - £10
We ask that those who make more than £25k per year consider opting for Community Supporter as this allows us to subsidise low income tickets.. We consider low income to apply to those who earn less than £15k per year, but we don’t ask for any proof.
***
HANDS OF THE HERON
Hands of the Heron is a dreamfolk trio from Bristol, UK. Their instantly recognisable vocal harmonies are delivered by three frontwomen - Bec Garthwaite, Beth Roberts & Claire Vine - each of whom brings a signature writing style to the band's mercurial sound. Their latest album Quiet Light is due to be released in November 2024 on their own DIY label Cuculi Records. Esteemed jazz critic Ted Gioia recommended 13 Moons as one of his top recordings for 2021, and it's also been described as "a wondrous collection of curious story-songs, choral singing and carefully layered instrumentation" (Joyzine) with "songwriting mastery that perfectly delivers reverberating folk-pop" (Tap The Feed). The band founded Cuculi Records together as a DIY space to release their own music, as well as music from their friends & collaborators from the grassroots folk-ish community including Anna Anise, Fritillaries, Thomas Calladine and Something Sleeps.
They’ve played a diverse range of festivals, including Fire in the Mountain, Purbeck Valley Folk, Green Man, Summer’s End Prog Festival, Fanny’s Meadow and Green Gathering. Recent shows include a sold-out Bristol headline show in September 2022 as part of the prestigious Outlandish Nights series, alongside Lisa O’Neill and Mikey Kenney. In 2023, they sold-out a double bill with Rachael Dadd at St Ambrose (Bristol), and also sold out headline gigs at Barrelhouse (Totnes), Exeter Library and Plymouth Aquarium. In 2024, they’re headlining prog event Eppyfest (28 July), and have played at Bristol Folk Festival and The Harrison All-Day Folk Fest in London, before embarking on a substantial album release tour in the autumn.
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ANNA ANISE
Anna is a warm summer breeze of trad-influenced folk, captivating audiences with her lyrical storytelling and glorious melodies. Anna’s passion for community through music is evident in her infectious energy onstage and ability to bring a whole room together with a hooky chorus.
Genres: trad folk, alt folk, singer-songwriter, acoustic / For fans of: The Staves, Joni Mitchell, First Aid Kit, Laura Marling
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CUCULI RECORDS
Cuculi Records is a DIY label based in Bristol, run by a woman-led collective of musicians and songwriters with the aim of helping grassroots artists navigate the complexities of releasing music independently. We work with bedroom composers, folk singers, ambient explorers and unusual ensembles, often creating beautiful sounds that don't have a name yet.
Cuculi Presents is an opportunity to hear both local & national artists live in listening spaces around Bristol.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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