Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Jazz-pop perfection somewhere between St Vincent, Feist and Hiatus Kayote, Stevie Toddler’s grooving bass and unforgettable melodies float her gracefully to the top echelons of Bristol’s nu-jazz scene. For starters: Lawi Anywar spellbinds with his hypnotically heavy brand of shoegaze-funk, like a math-rock Yves Tumour."
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A gig held at The Louisiana on Tuesday 22nd October. The event starts at 20:00.
Alpaca Presents:
Stevie Toddler + Lawi Anywar
"Stevie Toddler is a Bristol based bassist, singer and songwriter. Her 2 albums received widespread attention, including plays from Guy Garvey (BBC Radio 6) and Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2).
“Love this song, love the way it’s produced. Love the whole sound of it. This beautiful mix of jazz and pop, it feels super contemporary. Stevie Toddler, based out of Bristol. I’ve been binge listening to that this week. Maybe you should too.” - Jamie Cullum (Radio 2)
“An artist called Stevie Toddler made something that really grabbed my attention last week…” - Guy Garvey (Radio 6)
Her second album 'Last Time Forever' was released in spring 2024 and is the next step in a career that has seen Stevie playing bass at major festivals (Glastonbury, Fusion (Germany), Shambala), on tour, and on record. Having supported artists such as Nick Mulvey and Alabaster Deplume, Stevie's live band comprises of:
Harriet Riley - Vibraphone/ percussion
Danny Tryani - Synths/ keyboard
Jon Clarke - Drum kit"
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Stevie Toddler + Lawi Anywar
"Stevie Toddler is a Bristol based bassist, singer and songwriter. Her 2 albums received widespread attention, including plays from Guy Garvey (BBC Radio 6) and Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2).
“Love this song, love the way it’s produced. Love the whole sound of it. This beautiful mix of jazz and pop, it feels super contemporary. Stevie Toddler, based out of Bristol. I’ve been binge listening to that this week. Maybe you should too.” - Jamie Cullum (Radio 2)
“An artist called Stevie Toddler made something that really grabbed my attention last week…” - Guy Garvey (Radio 6)
Her second album 'Last Time Forever' was released in spring 2024 and is the next step in a career that has seen Stevie playing bass at major festivals (Glastonbury, Fusion (Germany), Shambala), on tour, and on record. Having supported artists such as Nick Mulvey and Alabaster Deplume, Stevie's live band comprises of:
Harriet Riley - Vibraphone/ percussion
Danny Tryani - Synths/ keyboard
Jon Clarke - Drum kit"
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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