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"Snarling, chaotic, punked-out rock burners, Pleasure Dome are the high octane Bristol band you need to curb your Idles obsession. Catch them before they blow the hell up."
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A gig held at The Louisiana on Friday 17th May. The event starts at 19:30.
Alpaca Presents
The Pleasure Dome
+ Wakey Wakey Rise & Shine, Sometimes, AVA
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The Pleasure Dome - formed in Bristol in July 2019 and are made up of Bobby Spender - Guitar and Vocals, Loz Fancourt – Bass, and Bert Elvin – Drums. Known for their high intensity live set they mix a lively punk sound with grunge and indie rock.
In the lyrics, Bobby discusses themes of love, drug addiction and recovery, his struggles with mental health, therapy and issues in society such as austerity and social media. The band have enjoyed a busy and extensive live schedule over the last 18 months, playing multiple festivals around the UK, tour dates with the likes of The Magic Gang, Frauds, Clt Drp, Yawners, The Byker Grove Fan Club, a headline tour in France and multiple festival appearances in Holland.
They have released several singles recorded with producers such as Theo Verney (Pip Blom, Egyptian Blue), James Trevascus (Beak>) and Josh Ace (Gonhill). The band have had extensive radio airplay BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, numerous regional BBC stations across the UK as well as many stations around the world. Latest single ‘If Meaning’ out now.
Entry requirements: 18+
The Pleasure Dome
+ Wakey Wakey Rise & Shine, Sometimes, AVA
•———•———•———•
The Pleasure Dome - formed in Bristol in July 2019 and are made up of Bobby Spender - Guitar and Vocals, Loz Fancourt – Bass, and Bert Elvin – Drums. Known for their high intensity live set they mix a lively punk sound with grunge and indie rock.
In the lyrics, Bobby discusses themes of love, drug addiction and recovery, his struggles with mental health, therapy and issues in society such as austerity and social media. The band have enjoyed a busy and extensive live schedule over the last 18 months, playing multiple festivals around the UK, tour dates with the likes of The Magic Gang, Frauds, Clt Drp, Yawners, The Byker Grove Fan Club, a headline tour in France and multiple festival appearances in Holland.
They have released several singles recorded with producers such as Theo Verney (Pip Blom, Egyptian Blue), James Trevascus (Beak>) and Josh Ace (Gonhill). The band have had extensive radio airplay BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, numerous regional BBC stations across the UK as well as many stations around the world. Latest single ‘If Meaning’ out now.
Entry requirements: 18+
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