Downend Folk & Roots
@downendfolkroots.bsky.social
Monthly folk, roots and acoustic music concerts in Downend, near Bristol, UK.
We just wanted to remind you that if next Friday's @knightandspiers.bsky.social concert sells out, or you can't make it in person for whatever reason, you can stream the whole event to the comfort of your own home, thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.
Buy tickets – Knight & Spiers + Fly Yeti Fly – Zoom
Knight & Spiers + Fly Yeti Fly – Zoom, Fri 21 Nov 2025 - This hybrid gig is being livestreamed in partnership with Downend Folk & Roots. You can go along to the gig in person at Christ Church Down...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We just wanted to remind you that if next Friday's @knightandspiers.bsky.social concert sells out, or you can't make it in person for whatever reason, you can stream the whole event to the comfort of your own home, thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Signing up to our mailing list is the very best way to keep in touch with everything that's going on. We only send out one email per month, plus three extras when we announce new programmes, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
SUBSCRIBE HERE: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/co...
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As always, we’ll be getting our evening underway in fine style at this month’s concert next Friday (21st November).
Before Knight and Spiers take to the stage, we’ll have a set from Fly Yeti Fly. Here’s a video.
Info & tckets: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
#livemusic #downend #bristol
Before Knight and Spiers take to the stage, we’ll have a set from Fly Yeti Fly. Here’s a video.
Info & tckets: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
#livemusic #downend #bristol
Next at Downend Folk & Roots: Fly Yeti Fly (support)
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November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
As always, we’ll be getting our evening underway in fine style at this month’s concert next Friday (21st November).
Before Knight and Spiers take to the stage, we’ll have a set from Fly Yeti Fly. Here’s a video.
Info & tckets: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
#livemusic #downend #bristol
Before Knight and Spiers take to the stage, we’ll have a set from Fly Yeti Fly. Here’s a video.
Info & tckets: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
#livemusic #downend #bristol
On Friday evening @stgeorgesbris.bsky.social conclude their Autumn 'Rising Folk' series, with Lou Shepherd the featured artist. Then, on Sunday evening, it's over to Bristol Folk House for a solo show from @hannahscottuk.bsky.social.
#livemusic #songersongwriter #contemporaryfolk #bristol
#livemusic #songersongwriter #contemporaryfolk #bristol
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On Friday evening @stgeorgesbris.bsky.social conclude their Autumn 'Rising Folk' series, with Lou Shepherd the featured artist. Then, on Sunday evening, it's over to Bristol Folk House for a solo show from @hannahscottuk.bsky.social.
#livemusic #songersongwriter #contemporaryfolk #bristol
#livemusic #songersongwriter #contemporaryfolk #bristol
“It’s nothing short of exhilarating – something of a privilege to lend your ears to these two stellar musicians as they tease the best from each other, right there in a tune.”
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“It’s nothing short of exhilarating – something of a privilege to lend your ears to these two stellar musicians as they tease the best from each other, right there in a tune.”
Here's a little taste of what to expect from @knightandspiers.bsky.social on Friday 21 November. You can watch the full video via the link in the comments, where you'll also find a link for more information and tjckets.
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
November 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Here's a little taste of what to expect from @knightandspiers.bsky.social on Friday 21 November. You can watch the full video via the link in the comments, where you'll also find a link for more information and tjckets.
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
NEXT AT DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS
Knight & Spiers, Friday 21 November 2025.
Tjckets are available now via the website or from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend (cash only).
The concert will also be live-streamed in partnership with @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
Knight & Spiers, Friday 21 November 2025.
Tjckets are available now via the website or from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend (cash only).
The concert will also be live-streamed in partnership with @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NEXT AT DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS
Knight & Spiers, Friday 21 November 2025.
Tjckets are available now via the website or from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend (cash only).
The concert will also be live-streamed in partnership with @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
Knight & Spiers, Friday 21 November 2025.
Tjckets are available now via the website or from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend (cash only).
The concert will also be live-streamed in partnership with @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
Just a reminder than our three Spring 2026 concerts are on-sale now.
INFORMATION & T|CKETS: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
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October 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Just a reminder than our three Spring 2026 concerts are on-sale now.
INFORMATION & T|CKETS: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
INFORMATION & T|CKETS: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
There’s a third and final video from Friday evening up on our YouTube channel. This is ‘Little Wooden Shoes’ from The Shackleton Trio.
The Shackleton Trio - Little Wooden Shoes
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October 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
There’s a third and final video from Friday evening up on our YouTube channel. This is ‘Little Wooden Shoes’ from The Shackleton Trio.
Here’s a video of The Ashen Keys performing 'Ellerby Hoard' last Friday evening, having endured a five-and-a-half hour journey from Kent to play a brilliantly-received opening set.
The Ashen Keys - Ellerby Horde (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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October 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Here’s a video of The Ashen Keys performing 'Ellerby Hoard' last Friday evening, having endured a five-and-a-half hour journey from Kent to play a brilliantly-received opening set.
This set of three jigs from The Shackleton Trio on Friday was a real highlight of the evening. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel while you’re there.
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
The Shackleton Trio - Set of Jigs (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This set of three jigs from The Shackleton Trio on Friday was a real highlight of the evening. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel while you’re there.
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
“Three instruments, gloriously intricate, full of possibility, sparking utter joy. The power of three in human form.” (Gavin McNamara, from our review).
The first video of The Shackleton Trio from Friday evening is now up on our YouTube channel.
The first video of The Shackleton Trio from Friday evening is now up on our YouTube channel.
The Shackleton Trio - Bows of London (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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October 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“Three instruments, gloriously intricate, full of possibility, sparking utter joy. The power of three in human form.” (Gavin McNamara, from our review).
The first video of The Shackleton Trio from Friday evening is now up on our YouTube channel.
The first video of The Shackleton Trio from Friday evening is now up on our YouTube channel.
Our review of last night’s concert, which featured The Shackleton Trio with support from The Ashen Keys, is now up on our website. It was also great to welcome back Gavin McNamara and Barry Savell to provide words and pictures respectively!
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October 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Our review of last night’s concert, which featured The Shackleton Trio with support from The Ashen Keys, is now up on our website. It was also great to welcome back Gavin McNamara and Barry Savell to provide words and pictures respectively!
downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
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Advance online sales for tonight's concert, but you will be able to pay on the door, pictured 🤣
Cash or card, nicely stocked bar, a friendly welcome and, most importantly, top quality music. What could be better on a Friday evening?
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
Cash or card, nicely stocked bar, a friendly welcome and, most importantly, top quality music. What could be better on a Friday evening?
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
October 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Advance online sales for tonight's concert, but you will be able to pay on the door, pictured 🤣
Cash or card, nicely stocked bar, a friendly welcome and, most importantly, top quality music. What could be better on a Friday evening?
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
Cash or card, nicely stocked bar, a friendly welcome and, most importantly, top quality music. What could be better on a Friday evening?
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
As always, we’ve not just got one great band on Friday, we’ve got two!
The Ashen Keys will get us underway before The Shackleton Trio take to the stage, and it’s going to be a real treat.
The Ashen Keys will get us underway before The Shackleton Trio take to the stage, and it’s going to be a real treat.
October 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
As always, we’ve not just got one great band on Friday, we’ve got two!
The Ashen Keys will get us underway before The Shackleton Trio take to the stage, and it’s going to be a real treat.
The Ashen Keys will get us underway before The Shackleton Trio take to the stage, and it’s going to be a real treat.
Here’s a little taste of what you can expect from The Shackleton Trio next Friday (17 October). You can watch the full version of the video on our YouTube channel via the link in the comments, where there’s also a link for more information and tickets.
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
October 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Here’s a little taste of what you can expect from The Shackleton Trio next Friday (17 October). You can watch the full version of the video on our YouTube channel via the link in the comments, where there’s also a link for more information and tickets.
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
NEXT AT DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS
We welcome The Shackleton Trio, on Friday 17 October. The Ashen Keys will get the evening underway.
T1ckets are available now via the website or from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend (cash only). Please book well in advance, it really does make a huge difference.
We welcome The Shackleton Trio, on Friday 17 October. The Ashen Keys will get the evening underway.
T1ckets are available now via the website or from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend (cash only). Please book well in advance, it really does make a huge difference.
September 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
NEXT AT DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS
We welcome The Shackleton Trio, on Friday 17 October. The Ashen Keys will get the evening underway.
T1ckets are available now via the website or from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend (cash only). Please book well in advance, it really does make a huge difference.
We welcome The Shackleton Trio, on Friday 17 October. The Ashen Keys will get the evening underway.
T1ckets are available now via the website or from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend (cash only). Please book well in advance, it really does make a huge difference.
We are thrilled to reveal our programme for Spring 2026 as we continue to deliver on our promise to bring the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music to Downend.
There’s more information via the link in the comments.
INFORMATION & TICKETS: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
There’s more information via the link in the comments.
INFORMATION & TICKETS: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
September 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We are thrilled to reveal our programme for Spring 2026 as we continue to deliver on our promise to bring the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music to Downend.
There’s more information via the link in the comments.
INFORMATION & TICKETS: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
There’s more information via the link in the comments.
INFORMATION & TICKETS: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
A third (and final) video of @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social from last Friday is now up on our YouTube channel.
Sarah McQuaid - West Virginia Boys (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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September 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
A third (and final) video of @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social from last Friday is now up on our YouTube channel.
“Weaver is a gifted songwriter, his songs are deep, thoughtful and personal, and are delivered with a gentle simplicity. ‘Chasing Squirrels’, written in honour of his beloved dog, is a particular highlight.” - From our review.
Mike Weaver - Chasing Squirrels (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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September 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
“Weaver is a gifted songwriter, his songs are deep, thoughtful and personal, and are delivered with a gentle simplicity. ‘Chasing Squirrels’, written in honour of his beloved dog, is a particular highlight.” - From our review.
Confession time: our esteemed leader Ant was so engrossed in the performance that he forgot to change the camera angle from guitar to piano for this song. But @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social's version of Radiohead’s ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ is far too good to not share!
Sarah McQuaid - Fake Plastic Trees (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Confession time: our esteemed leader Ant was so engrossed in the performance that he forgot to change the camera angle from guitar to piano for this song. But @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social's version of Radiohead’s ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ is far too good to not share!
“’In Derby Cathedral’ was a particular delight as McQuaid closed her set with a haunting set of layered vocals.” (from our review).
Here’s a video of @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social from last Friday evening. Do subscribe on YouTube while you're there!
#livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
Here’s a video of @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social from last Friday evening. Do subscribe on YouTube while you're there!
#livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
Sarah McQuaid - In Derby Cathedral (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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September 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
“’In Derby Cathedral’ was a particular delight as McQuaid closed her set with a haunting set of layered vocals.” (from our review).
Here’s a video of @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social from last Friday evening. Do subscribe on YouTube while you're there!
#livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
Here’s a video of @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social from last Friday evening. Do subscribe on YouTube while you're there!
#livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
“McQuaid’s voice is often described as lush and chocolatey. It’s hard to know exactly what that means, but when you hear it, the description suddenly makes sense. Her voice is a magical thing that just leaves you spellbound.”
September 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“McQuaid’s voice is often described as lush and chocolatey. It’s hard to know exactly what that means, but when you hear it, the description suddenly makes sense. Her voice is a magical thing that just leaves you spellbound.”
ADVANCE SALES CLOSED. T1CKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR.
We've now closed the advance sales for this evening's concert, which features Sarah McQuaid with support from Mike Weaver. But fear not, you can pay on the door at Christ Church Downend and enjoy a late Summer's evening of top quality music!
We've now closed the advance sales for this evening's concert, which features Sarah McQuaid with support from Mike Weaver. But fear not, you can pay on the door at Christ Church Downend and enjoy a late Summer's evening of top quality music!
September 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
ADVANCE SALES CLOSED. T1CKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR.
We've now closed the advance sales for this evening's concert, which features Sarah McQuaid with support from Mike Weaver. But fear not, you can pay on the door at Christ Church Downend and enjoy a late Summer's evening of top quality music!
We've now closed the advance sales for this evening's concert, which features Sarah McQuaid with support from Mike Weaver. But fear not, you can pay on the door at Christ Church Downend and enjoy a late Summer's evening of top quality music!
Thanks to Downend Voice for including this preview of Friday's concert in their September edition. Make sure you grab a copy, it's full of loads of local news, a what's on guide and much much more.
#livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
#livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
September 2025: DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS PREVIEW - Downend Voice
SARAH McQUAID + MIKE WEAVER FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2025 Downend Folk & Roots kick off their Autumn/Winter programme with Sarah McQuaid, whose lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality...
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September 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Thanks to Downend Voice for including this preview of Friday's concert in their September edition. Make sure you grab a copy, it's full of loads of local news, a what's on guide and much much more.
#livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
#livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol